Handle disappointment! 22" Jumbo Joe Premium

[swamprb]

OK, So, I'm going to use the JJP for a drum smoker project, and went to remove the handles to add onto the OTS I'm giving a co-worker, and lo and behold I noticed Weber slipped us the weenie on the bolt on handle frames.



Notice what I'm seeing??



Are all the Taco/bolt on handles like this or is this a JJP thing??

[swamprb]

So.... a 90* Phillips drive is in order...

[MacEggs]

Are all the Taco/bolt on handles like this or is this a JJP thing??

The taco lid handle was pre-assembled for my Ivory MT.  Just had to fasten it to the lid.  So, I think that's how they are for all.

Ya, the only way to remove the plastic handle is to remove the entire lid handle assembly, then remove the "taco" piece.

[greenweb]

Are all the Taco/bolt on handles like this or is this a JJP thing??

The taco lid handle was pre-assembled for my Ivory MT.  Just had to fasten it to the lid.  So, I think that's how they are for all.

Ya, the only way to remove the plastic handle is to remove the entire lid handle assembly, then remove the "taco" piece.

Yes, all new kettles come with handles like this.  Cleaner looking with no screw hole or screw to get rusty on top is what I am thinking for the new design.  Once the handle assy. is on the lid, they figured no one would mess with it anyways.  Wrong!

[Craig]

Are all the Taco/bolt on handles like this or is this a JJP thing??

The taco lid handle was pre-assembled for my Ivory MT.  Just had to fasten it to the lid.  So, I think that's how they are for all.

Ya, the only way to remove the plastic handle is to remove the entire lid handle assembly, then remove the "taco" piece.

Yes, all new kettles come with handles like this.  Cleaner looking with no screw hole or screw to get rusty on top is what I am thinking for the new design.  Once the handle assy. is on the lid, they figured no one would mess with it anyways.  Wrong!

They are probably also thinking "no more easy swap outs to put on replicas of antique wooden handles." Said some WS engineer.

Just kidding. I never noticed that before..

[Hell Fire Grill]

When I first seen they went to a bolt on handle I started looking around at "other junk" that could be bolted on.

Its kinda like an opportunity to put something that works on it.

[HoosierKettle]

When I first seen they went to a bolt on handle I started looking around at "other junk" that could be bolted on.

Its kinda like an opportunity to put something that works on it.

Good point. It does lend itself to some easy mods


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[Cellar2ful]

@swamprb - Discovered this issue when putting a set of Zav's on my 26". No need to remove the handle.  I find these angled screwdrivers meet the challenge Weber created with the new handles. IMHO, the less you mess with those handle bolts, the less chance of cracking porcelain.



There are also ratcheting models available.

[swamprb]

So.... a 90* Phillips drive is in order...

@swamprb - Discovered this issue when putting a set of Zav's on my 26". No need to remove the handle.  I find these angled screwdrivers meet the challenge Weber created with the new handles. IMHO, the less you mess with those handle bolts, the less chance of cracking porcelain.



There are also ratcheting models available.

Yes. I used the 90* Phillips to mount the handles to the 2012 AU OTS.  My 26.75" OTG had the Taco handle, but the bowl handle screws in from the front.

Another thing that pisses me off is the new style bowl handle brackets don't have pegs for the wooden handles - they spin unless you do some drilling and modding.

[Bob BQ]

Another thing that pisses me off is the new style bowl handle brackets don't have pegs for the wooden handles - they spin unless you do some drilling and modding.

What drilling/modding did you have to do to make wooden handles work?

[MacEggs]

Another thing that pisses me off is the new style bowl handle brackets don't have pegs for the wooden handles - they spin unless you do some drilling and modding.

What drilling/modding did you have to do to make wooden handles work?

Suppose it's not completely necessary, but, I did THIS.

[Darko]

I just unscrewed the handle of the lid. It isn't that difficult

[swamprb]

Another thing that pisses me off is the new style bowl handle brackets don't have pegs for the wooden handles - they spin unless you do some drilling and modding.

What drilling/modding did you have to do to make wooden handles work?

MacEggs beat me to it!

Another thing that pisses me off is the new style bowl handle brackets don't have pegs for the wooden handles - they spin unless you do some drilling and modding.

What drilling/modding did you have to do to make wooden handles work?

Suppose it's not completely necessary, but, I did THIS.

Yes, that is what I meant!

I just unscrewed the handle of the lid. It isn't that difficult

Well DUH! But we wanted to add to an older handle bracket that is welded.

[Darko]

My bad. I didn't realize that. Just reread the original post.