Attaching Ash Ring

[Seth1025]

Has anyone used the bailing wire method or something similar to attach the ash ring after ditching the cross bar? 
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/salvaging-the-old-style-ash-ring/msg46620/#msg46620

Would stainless steel zip ties work just as well?
http://a.co/5Cm6Su9

Any tips would be appreciated.  I really want to salvage the old ring and bucket. 

[RemoGaggi]

I've used wire to attach and it worked fine.  Use some needle-nose pliers to twist each one tight.  I've also read folks us stainless steel hose clamps.  I was going to try the hose clamps, but ended up selling that particular performer before making the switch. 

[Mr.CPHo]

I sourced a reproduction cross bar support from Zavodd44 last year, not sure if he still makes them.


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[swamprb]

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[Seth1025]

I've used wire to attach and it worked fine.  Use some needle-nose pliers to twist each one tight.  I've also read folks us stainless steel hose clamps.  I was going to try the hose clamps, but ended up selling that particular performer before making the switch.

I saw the hose clamps mod but it looked like I would need the newer ash ring with the leg socket tabs for it to work with the clamps. 


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[Seth1025]

I sourced a reproduction cross bar support from Zavodd44 last year, not sure if he still makes them.


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I’ve got the original crossbar but the thumbscrew sweeps are toast so I’m going to have to go to the newer Hdrive sweeps.  And from what I found it didn’t look like new sweeps would have enough clearance to work with the crossbar.   Could you gain enough clearance by leaving off the lower locking H disk ? Or would the handle not stay locked in without it?


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[charred]

I sourced a reproduction cross bar support from Zavodd44 last year, not sure if he still makes them.


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I’ve got the original crossbar but the thumbscrew sweeps are toast so I’m going to have to go to the newer Hdrive sweeps.  And from what I found it didn’t look like new sweeps would have enough clearance to work with the crossbar.   Could you gain enough clearance by leaving off the lower locking H disk ? Or would the handle not stay locked in without it?


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I've done the old-to-new switch w/o the bar, but I can't remember if it was herculean force which allowed the parts to fit as they should, or if I left something off so things would fit. I DO remember that it all works well enough, whatever I did. 

[RemoGaggi]

 I saw the hose clamps mod but it looked like I would need the newer ash ring with the leg socket tabs for it to work with the clamps [/quote]

I'm not sure the hose clamps wouldn't work.  On my 2nd Gen Performer (which I no longer have), I replaced the sweeper fins with the current model fins.  It was at that time that I discovered the ash catcher was attached by wire.  I rewired it and then later learned about the hose clamps.  My 2nd Gen Performer didn't have legs, but from my memory, I don't see why hose clamps wouldn't work.  Couldn't you just use a larger hose clamp and run it around the outside of the leg socket?  I think you can get clamps at home depot for a buck or two to find out.