Down and simple, smallest eye bolts that fit the holes in the cover... use a nut and washer on each side of the cover, then cut a section of wood dowel the length of space between the eye bolts. Predrill holes in the dowel and use some wood screws and a washer to fix the eye bolt to the dowel..>>OR drill the dowel end for a brass insert,,, and then use a machine screw and washer though the eye bolt end.9mmfan wrote:I have an older Weber 22.5" kettle charcoal grill that needs a new lid handle. Spot welds that hold the mounts on gave up the ghost, so a simple replacement handle isn't going to work.
This happened while the grill was on extended loan to a relative who never ended up using it, lest anyone gets the idea I don't take care of things.
Anyway, there are two holes where the spot welds used to be, and I'm thinking I can clean up the bit of rust, drill the holes a skosh bigger if need be, and get a couple stainless eye bolts, four nuts, and some washers. I can hit the whole contraption with some high-temp spray paint so it doesn't look too crappy.
My question is what to use to span twixt the bolts to form the handle. Thought of chain, but am concerned it would get too hot. Maybe a hardwood dowel with more washers and screws?
Hoping some here might have some ideas or inspiration.
I know a new grill is only $99 but other than this it's in pretty good shape, and it's a shame to just toss this one.
Thanks.
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