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Grill Talk => Weber Kettle Forum => Topic started by: G$ on July 23, 2012, 07:57:00 PM

Title: Top vent handles.
Post by: G$ on July 23, 2012, 07:57:00 PM
Brian, have you ever thought about creating a wooden version of the top vent handle that intermittently shows up as available on some kettles?

Not sure how feasible it would be to make.
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Heyjude on July 23, 2012, 08:48:00 PM
You find those plastic vent handles on OTG's and Performers..
If anyone can make one, it woudl be Brain. I'm thinking it could be doen in 2 pieces.
Drill a hole and use a small screw and nut to hold it. 
Did I say I have thought of thsi before? Lol..
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: zavod44 on July 24, 2012, 05:39:24 AM
I have thought about it.  I'm sure it could be done.  My only concern is that it is subject to more heat than the handle.  It prob wouldn't hold up as well.  I have been thinking about the handle on the table of an old performer, the one that opens the trap door,

Brian
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: G$ on July 24, 2012, 05:53:41 AM
Brian, let me prototype it for you.......  8)
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Troy on July 24, 2012, 06:14:13 AM
there was a guy that had made one before (for himself)

he also made a wooden handle for the one-touch sweeper.

they looked amazing

i'd like one, as well as one to replace the rubber handle on the stainless steel access door on my old performer.
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: G$ on July 24, 2012, 06:23:09 AM
I think I saw the sweeper handle.  It did look excellent, but I thought it was a little 'large' if I recall correctly.  Talk about HOT, that part of my grill gets the hottest, because it is on the bowl next to where all my indirect coals go.  My idea for the ash sweepoer handle would actually be something that goes through the handle vertically.  Imaginf the backs of two handles sandwiched together and stuck through the existing OT handle.  Maybe shrunk in size a little bit.   
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Duke on July 24, 2012, 06:58:12 AM
Was that the red weber where he made the wood handles?
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: G$ on July 24, 2012, 07:27:11 AM
Yep, you know the one. 

These pictures are not the best, but I  found it:

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8BY6xDh1veI/TOF247lIM0I/AAAAAAAACB0/3-IwjXKjnMg/s640/DSCN3119.JPG)

Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Duke on July 24, 2012, 07:28:48 AM
That is an interesting grill isn't it? :D
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Heyjude on July 24, 2012, 07:38:53 AM
Cmon Brian, we all want to get our, "Woody" on!
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Ted B on July 24, 2012, 07:58:40 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on July 24, 2012, 05:39:24 AM
  I have been thinking about the handle on the table of an old performer, the one that opens the trap door,

Brian

I would be in on one of these.  I haven't loaded pics yet but the handles you sent me look AWESOME!!  I would love to wood out my entire performer.   ;D
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: zavod44 on July 24, 2012, 08:37:13 AM
I'm working on it...

Brian
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: G$ on July 24, 2013, 10:47:04 AM
Are they done yet?

But seriously, did you ever make any of these Brian?
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Bluesman on July 24, 2013, 11:52:37 AM
Count me in for a complete set of woodies. Top handle, Sweeper and SS door.............Invoice please...........
Title: Re: Top vent handles.
Post by: Hogsy on July 24, 2013, 12:24:33 PM
Awesome Bump G$
You can send a box full Downunder when your ready Brian  ;)
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