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Title: A couple of restoration questions.
Post by: Talus on October 11, 2017, 04:39:08 AM
Hey everyone, I have a couple of questions regarding an older 22" original that I was given.  First, will current sweeps fit a "J" from'87?  Also, can an ash catcher be fitted to a kettle that originally came with a clip on catcher?   Lastly, can linseed oil restore a lid that has turned grey?   I put some linseed oil on the wooden handles and some got on the lid. I wiped it and it turned black.  Will this be permanent or it revert as the oil dries up?   Thanks!


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Title: Re: A couple of restoration questions.
Post by: Neil_VT00 on October 11, 2017, 05:26:55 AM
QuoteFirst, will current sweeps fit a "J" from'87? 
Yes, the current sweeps will fit.

QuoteAlso, can an ash catcher be fitted to a kettle that originally came with a clip on catcher?   
You can add the ash catcher but it will likely require some modification. Here are some methods, but you can search around for others.
http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/03/03/converting-a-weber-ots-to-otg/

QuoteLastly, can linseed oil restore a lid that has turned grey?   I put some linseed oil on the wooden handles and some got on the lid. I wiped it and it turned black.  Will this be permanent or it revert as the oil dries up?
I don't know anything about linseed oil, but a lot of people use Pam.  It's not permanent and will revert over time...
Title: Re: A couple of restoration questions.
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on October 11, 2017, 05:53:52 AM
Right, the faded color is faded paint. Oil darkens it until the oil disappears. Reapply, or forget about it.

I'll include a vote for the hose clamp method.
Title: Re: A couple of restoration questions.
Post by: Neil_VT00 on October 11, 2017, 07:11:39 AM
Here's another method of attachment for the ash bucket that I plan to try on my next project.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/it's-not-ez-being-red/

Title: Re: A couple of restoration questions.
Post by: Talus on October 11, 2017, 12:53:18 PM
thanks everyone.
Title: Re: A couple of restoration questions.
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on October 11, 2017, 01:24:33 PM
I think after time the faded look will grow on you .... I know that it has for me .


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