UPDATE: 26.75" OTP ; or Should I Fix This Leg Socket?

[jcnaz]

The front leg on my 26 OTG has always been a little wobbly. Last week the socket popped clean off! It looks like all three of the spot welds were very weak.
I have been researching ways to reattach the socket, and I have not found any really good options. Any sort of bolt or rivet will obstruct the ash sweeps. Welding will mess up the porcelain.
Then I got creative and mocked this up:







This could work very easily.  The only thing is that I really like my OTP/Rotisserie set up and I don't want to break it up.
So what do you guys and gals think? Does anyone have a good repair options for the socket?
Does anyone have an extra OTG or SS Performer frame lying around?

Decisions,decisions. 

[MrHoss]

That cooker is less than 10 years old....call Weber and register the grill for a warranty claim. Bet you get a new bowl.

[jcnaz]

I am sure that I could get it replaced,  but this one is special!   This grill starred in an installment of Steven Raichlen's show a few years ago.
I would not be able to bring myself to get rid of the bowl, and then I would be storing it somewhere until I found/bought enough parts to make it work as a table or cart mounted kettle. I could just make the mods now and save myself some time!

[jkolantern]

Buy another OTP? Best of both worlds.

[jkolantern]

Also, that's a really good story about it being used in a Raichlen show. I like that he generally uses Webers.

[AZ_MIKEY]

Pictures of the damaged area? Socket and bowl?

[pbe gummi bear]

can the bowl be warranteed?

[jcnaz]

Pictures of the damaged area? Socket and bowl?

I will take some pics in the morning, but there is virtually no damage. The welds just seperated.

[1911Ron]

Inspiration  maybe?  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-%27tall-boy%27-conversion-done!/

[Troy]

can the bowl be warranteed?

I am sure that he could get it replaced,  but this one is special!   This grill starred in an installment of Steven Raichlen's show a few years ago.
He would not be able to bring himself to get rid of the bowl, and then he would be storing it somewhere until he found/bought enough parts to make it work as a table or cart mounted kettle. He could just make the mods now and save himself some time!

[austin87]

Everyone wants a 26" performer! Sock that big boy in the cart and call it good!

[charred]

Change should be embraced, not feared. 

[northwestkettle]

whats holding it in the stand ?

[MartyG]

Um. Gravity.

[northwestkettle]

Maybe i should have said what is your plan to anchor it to the stand