The Lid has a ding

[clarissa]

Wish my grill had a lid holder.  That little hook hanger inside is hard to use, especially when the lid is hot. I see that Weber discontinued the slide aside holder several years ago. I have dropped my lid (slid off a nearby table) and there is a small ding along the edge, but it is still round and fits fine.

Has anyone else dropped their lid or is it just me?  Now I will be more careful and probably set it on the ground to avoid any more possible accidents.

[Rub]

My buddy makes and sells a high quality stainless steel kettle hinge. He's applied for a received a patent on it. LMK if you'd like his contact info. It would solve your problem.

[HoosierKettle]

I have a round wrought iron table I set my lid. The table is very convenient for everything. I use the ground as well if need be.




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[Josh G]

I use the table technique as well.

[Foster Dahlet]

@clarissa , you can likely still find slide asides available on line at various sites for a reasonable price.  as for dropping lids, this thread should give you some comfort....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/dropped-a-lid/

here is a slide aside:
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/lid-holder-p-1475770.html

[clarissa]

The irony here is that I have a small WI table next to the grill.  But I was careless and put it on top of some other stuff that was on the table.....a metal baking sheet pan and a couple of tongs, so the lid was on an angle and slipped off onto my brick patio. Duh on me. Totally my fault.

When I was browsing for the lid holder everything I saw was expensive and not worth it. At the end of this season I may look for a sale on the one touch which has that feature anyway and then I will be a two grill person, which can't hurt.

[MacEggs]

This seems to be a regular topic lately ....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/dropped-a-lid/


Ooops, sorry for the repeat link .... 

[charred]

The hook can be carefully bent to a more effective angle if necessary. Also, using a slow, deliberate motion works every time. Lean the lid edge to edge with the bowl and slide it down, maintaining contact, until the hook grabs.

[Filibuster]

   I think weber still sells the slide aside they may be at low stock levels so give them a call. If your bowl has one handle you can drill three holes and install the lid bale system. Much cheaper than buying one that already has it.

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[Travis]

I don't use those hooks. It's just begging to fail or be knocked off. I keep a couple rounds of wood next to my grill pad and set the lids on them or if using the garage grill, I lay the lid on a couple spare boards down as not to lay the lid directly on concrete.




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