I guess banking coals probably wasnt the cause, cause the inside part of the handle is fine.
Anyway, here are a couple pics of the redhead. I'm should probably drill and bolt the handles and leg sockets. Still thinking about just getting them welded though. I just need to have my buddy do it so I dont have to pay lol.
Emailed weber to ask the price on stainless ash sweepers, they are 30 and some change, plus 7 dollar shipping no matter how many you order its still just 7 bucks.
Oh, and how do you guys drill out your rivets on the damper? I got a little sloppy with this one, but the bolt head covers most of it