Weber Handles mod. Why not? (photos)
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No worries here, Doug. Thanks for sharing your info. I'm sure we'd all appreciate a photo or two when you get them installed.
Just a note for those ordering parts from WEBER:
The Customer Service seems fantastic, but be specific. I ordered the handles and got just the "outer part". If you look at the handles they are made of two pieces. Yep, I didn't get the inner parts...
Anyone need a couple of outer handle parts....?
The Customer Service seems fantastic, but be specific. I ordered the handles and got just the "outer part". If you look at the handles they are made of two pieces. Yep, I didn't get the inner parts...
Anyone need a couple of outer handle parts....?
Ken, I agree that makes no sense. Mine came in a sealed plastic bag, inners/outers/screw! My sincerest apologies! I would call back and question where are the inner pieces, and why weren't they included--I do think they should be.
Even at Ace, a handle set includes both pieces.
BTW, I have been very busy or maybe lazy , and still haven't mounted mine...
Tom Ferguson
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I wonder if one could get a set of the handles that come with the ProQ Stacker and use those on the middle section of the WSM?
I really don't mind that they lie flat when not in use... in fact I prefer it that way. When they lay flat you can still get the WSM cover on and off.
Perfect solution in my mind.
I really don't mind that they lie flat when not in use... in fact I prefer it that way. When they lay flat you can still get the WSM cover on and off.
Perfect solution in my mind.
I'd think the cover would be baggy enough to fit, however its been awhile since I have even tried to put it on.
I wouldn't want the handles any closer to the sides though. I'm not into using welding gloves while I fiddle with it. Only because I don't own any, and they would have very little use other than for that one purpose.
I wouldn't want the handles any closer to the sides though. I'm not into using welding gloves while I fiddle with it. Only because I don't own any, and they would have very little use other than for that one purpose.
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I was wondering the same thing. In fact, last week I toured a few hardware stores to determine whether similar flat handles could be modified/contoured to fit the WSM. Doesn't appear likely. If someone found out whether ProQ sells the handles separately, I would seriously consider buying a pair... if shipping wasn't prohibitively high.
George Curtis
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i saw some handles similar to the pro q at hd and they seemed that they would work just fine.
i personally like the folding style.
i personally like the folding style.
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Yeah, but George... if you bend 'em to sit flush on the WSM, won't the hinged-handle bind?
George Curtis
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i looked at it with this in mind. far as i can see, if the handle is bent a bit it will work. course i havn't done it so it could actually be a problem. nothing a heat wrench won't cure.
Alan D
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I think there are a lot of handles that will work. Stanley makes some I think, I need to check. I want handles on mine, definitely. I'd like to put some clips like the ProQ had also, so that I could move the smoker in one piece as it is smoking, with coals in it, should I want to do that...I don't know why...but I often roll the kettle around also...building a cart with wheels is probably a better idea. I think that is what I will end up doing, even if I do add handles to the mid section, that is needed for certain.
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ProQ Handles follow-up:
I called Fred's this morning. Bob told me they don't currently have any parts in stock, and no way of knowing when or if they might. In fact, I believe he said they are currently sold out of the WSM - ProQ Stackers, and waiting for more.
I called Fred's this morning. Bob told me they don't currently have any parts in stock, and no way of knowing when or if they might. In fact, I believe he said they are currently sold out of the WSM - ProQ Stackers, and waiting for more.
Kevin Hoober
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I'm using the "garage door handles" from HD, in a vertical orientation.
I've found that the cover still works pretty well after cutting the elastic at the bottom . But there is not much extra room in there--sometimes I feel like it should be applied by "rolling it down"
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Originally posted by Kevin Hoober:
--sometimes I feel like it should be applied by "rolling it down"
Chris Finney
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Did that mod a few years back and it works great. I've used mine in comps for years and it helps to tie them down during transport as well as moving them around the cook site.
http://tvwbb.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8680069052/m/8090057214/p/1
you have to go to the bottom of the page to see pics.
I think I still have drawings of the brackets somewhere.
http://tvwbb.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8680069052/m/8090057214/p/1
you have to go to the bottom of the page to see pics.
I think I still have drawings of the brackets somewhere.
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Substituting eyelets for bolts is, admittedly, clever. However, I agree with you – only bolts will hold my grate straps. If I can drill holes for a thermometer and intake venting, two tiny holes for eyelets won't likely pose much of a challenge.
Nice handles.
Chris Finney
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Glad I could inspire 'something'.
