Ranch Handles?

Bman · April 05, 2013, 07:26:49 PM

Searching the interwebs using a Weber part number, I came across this place. Curious, I looked at all the Weber products they sell. Back when I was planning & modding my WSM, the talk of using Ranch Kettle handles kept popping up. If Weber even sold them to you, they were pretty pricey. Are these the same handles for only $3.37? A little late to "call to check stock" but...

http://www.prosupplyco.com/40260301-ranchkettlehandlekit.aspx

Bbqmiller · April 05, 2013, 07:50:24 PM

The handles on mine (2005) have screws. It looks from the pics the new RK have riveted handles. I gave seen several sites that list the RK handle kit as being out of stock or unavailable.

Heyjude · April 05, 2013, 07:51:02 PM

I think these are differnet than the old handles. I don't think you can put old style wood on these newer style handle.

Bbqmiller · April 05, 2013, 08:02:21 PM

I guess I was wrong - the new ones have screws as well, but as HJ said the seem more curved as compared with the old style. I can take some pics of mine and post them tomorrow.

Bbqmiller · April 05, 2013, 08:03:09 PM

What is that black thumbscrew thing for?

Heyjude · April 05, 2013, 08:07:40 PM

I'm thinking its some kind of tool to install the nuts.. OK, don't say it..

Bman · April 05, 2013, 08:15:44 PM

Ah, I see. The new style handles look nothing like the wood version. Looks cheaper/flimsier too...

Hogsy · April 05, 2013, 10:45:28 PM

I think the timber ones will fit

Or at least Brian's will

zavod44 · April 05, 2013, 11:18:40 PM

Jeff · April 06, 2013, 03:13:15 AM

Quote from: Hogsy on April 05, 2013, 10:45:28 PM
I think the timber ones will fit

Or at least Brian's will

That handle is awesome. What type of wood did he make those out of?

Hogsy · April 06, 2013, 03:44:46 AM

It's Koa

jacoblee · April 06, 2013, 07:50:03 AM

That handle is awesome I know I will have to get one soon

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Heyjude · April 06, 2013, 09:19:44 AM

I'm not a fan of these newer handle designs.. I prefer the Classic design.. Just my opionon.
The wood handle helps for sure.

zavod44 · April 06, 2013, 09:19:53 AM

As I said if people need stuff and they are gonna be at the June Chicago meetup let me know now....

Hogsy · April 06, 2013, 12:29:56 PM

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of the handle design either
I guess the SS I can live with but I don't like the screw on design it looks a bit cheap and takes away from the original design
Couldn't imagine it would be that much more cost effective than having the handle welded on in the factory

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