I thought I would give all of you a follow-up on this. As advised by some the JB Weld did not work, it broke loose after a few days. I would not recommend this on a grill. I would not risk breaking off, melting or potential fumes. If you cannot get it welded properly drill a hole and use a bolt and nut. If I were doing this again I would look for a welding shop and asked for help first. Sadly, since my EE kettle was rusting at the sockets I decide to buy a new weber original kettle at HD and gave the old one away. I will miss the three vent daisy system but I will not miss all the years of the legs dropping off. The new kettle has push pin leg attachment but I wish it did not have a bolt on lid handle. it is still a nice grill and has been improved in the leg attachment design. I cannot detect anything like thinner metal or inferior finish, it is still weber quality and was steal at $89, but without a wood handle that is welded to the top it does not feel the same and it will take time to get accustomed to the difference.