Adding a bail

[greenweb]

Does anyone know if the lid bale I ordered 63058 is the same bale that's on the new master touch or are they different?


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Yes!  New master touch has older style lid bale. Only the new performers have the new style lid bale.

[HoosierKettle]

Does anyone know if the lid bale I ordered 63058 is the same bale that's on the new master touch or are they different?


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Yes!  New master touch has older style lid bale. Only the new performers have the new style lid bale.

Thanks again!  I knew you would know.


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[HoosierKettle]

Anyone have measurements on where to drill bowl?


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[HoosierKettle]

I probably just need the distance between the bowl and bale wire in the center. That will guide where to put upper holes. And ensure lid will fit in slot


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[HoosierKettle]

So far so good. I measured a friends old performer and still had to tweak to work right but it fits well.




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[greenweb]

That looks good. Nice work!  Sorry, I tried to get you the measurement but I got tied up with calling purolator for my package that was to be here yesterday. They are terrible! They could not even locate my pkg. today, and now I have to wait till next week to get it.

[Mr.CPHo]

That looks good. Nice work!  Sorry, I tried to get you the measurement but I got tied up with calling purolator for my package that was to be here yesterday. They are terrible! They could not even locate my pkg. today, and now I have to wait till next week to get it.

I feel for you, @greenweb.  I've been waiting on something since early November.


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[kettlebb]

Early November? Bummer. Hope it works out for you guys.


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[HoosierKettle]

That looks good. Nice work!  Sorry, I tried to get you the measurement but I got tied up with calling purolator for my package that was to be here yesterday. They are terrible! They could not even locate my pkg. today, and now I have to wait till next week to get it.

Thanks anyways. I went to lowes and Home Depot and neither one had a master touch on display I could measure. Then I remembered a friend close by that has an older performer. I took several measurements. In the end the only 2 measurements that matter is the distance from the outside of the bowl to the inside edge of lid bale. 3". And upper holes 1" from top edge. The other measurements did not work out to be the same which I can't quite wrap my head around. The main thing is just make sure to have the proper clearance between bowl and bail at the center. The rest falls into place.

Hopefully you guy's stuff arrives soon.


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[HoosierKettle]

I finished my dads upgrades today.




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[Craig]

Nice work! I did that to a black OTS I had a couple of years ago. When I sold it, I removed the lid bale and riveted the holes shut and spot shot them with high heat black paint. I saved the lid bale assembly for if I end up grabbing another OTS or BAR B KETTLE single bowl handle kettle. Again, sweet mod!

[Mr.CPHo]

Good job, @hoosierkettle. 


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[greenweb]

Looks great! I am sure your Dad will appreciate your effort and enjoy this kettle for many years to come.

Nice going with Weber thermo. Just looks nicer with it than other off brand one.