To all,
Cutting 1/4" off both ends of the handle that hook onto the grill makes a pretty big difference/improvement. Still room for improvement; but at least I can keep it.
Meanwhile, still hoping to hear from a Weber representative . . .
Best, Scott
BTW: I agree that the old one was also a bit touchy. But I prefer the older ..... Both ash dumps might be improved with 3 longer legs so we do not have to bend over so much to fuss/reach it . . ?
ATTENTION WEBER ENGINEERS:
You can do better. Fortunately, I have a co-worker with powerful wire cutters that is fixing your design flaw -by cutting off about a 1/4" on BOTH ends of the handle that hooks onto the grill to fasten/catch the ashes. That lessons the force/pain that needs to squeeze...
Thank for the replies!
Looks like I need to design a better mousetrap and sell it to Weber. This morning I thought about cutting off the ends/tips that have to move inward as to allow the dumping. That would seemingly be a relatively easy fix for Weber as well.
Please keep the thoughts coming...
I have been a Weber ONLY enthusiast for over 35 years. Only BBQ grill I have ever owned. Grill 3-4 times a week except in the dead of winter (Indiana).
Bought their new Master Touch in May. Read many reviews online confirming WEBER was the still the best.
But HOUSTON, I have a...