Straightening a Strap Handle the safe and easy way

[Lumpy Coal]

Great write up!

I also love how there are so many 'concerned' kettles watching.
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[Maxmbob]

@Idahawk, Used this tip this morning.  Worked great thanks

[apt323]

Does someone have a trick to help straighten this lid handle.  I gave a small pull on it and porcelain tried to crackel up on it and wanted to make sure that was no other way to getting it straightened up. 

[Idahawk]

Does someone have a trick to help straighten this lid handle.  I gave a small pull on it and porcelain tried to crackel up on it and wanted to make sure that was no other way to getting it straightened up. 

Get it good and hot with a load of coal and gently pull it back into place , you'll hear some crunching but it won't be near as bad as when it's cold . G/L


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[apt323]

Ok i will do that.  Thanks for the tip.

[MINIgrillin]

Nice write up.  Would it be a good idea to place a spacer at the bottom to prevent stress on the welds?

[weldboy]

Great write up, thanks for passing it along


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[apt323]

It worked out good, it actually moved really easy compared to no heat on it.  I doesnt even look like it added any damage to the handle area. 

[charred]

Procedure works well. Thanks, @Idahawk!

[RumBar]

Great idea! Thank you.


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[Idahawk]

That's great , glad the idea is helping out a few guys !


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[Travis]

What a great tip. Thanks.


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[DirectDrive]

Nice write-up Ida !
Miniature Porta Power !

[Kneab]

It worked out good, it actually moved really easy compared to no heat on it.  I doesnt even look like it added any damage to the handle area.

I am glad it worked well for you. I have one bent the same as yours. I'm going to heat mine with my homemade vortex.

addicted to charcoal......

[AZ Monsoon]

Great idea. Thanks!