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bmonkman
12-05-2012, 04:39 AM
Does anyone know or could recommend where I could get a couple of handles to attach to the middle section of my WSM 22.5"?

I have been to the Weber site and it looks like the only handles available are lid handles. Since they only use a single screw I'm not sure whether they wold be strong enough.

Thanks in advance.

Brian

Bluebird
12-05-2012, 05:14 AM
I put the Genie garage door handles on mine, can't remember the model number right off but I'm sure someone on here has it. They fit almost perfect with just a minor adjustment with some pliers. They fit on the grate support bolts.

IamMadMan
12-05-2012, 05:14 AM
Does anyone know or could recommend where I could get a couple of handles to attach to the middle section of my WSM 22.5"?

I have been to the Weber site and it looks like the only handles available are lid handles. Since they only use a single screw I'm not sure whether they wold be strong enough.

Thanks in advance.

Brian

These are weber two screw handles....

Weber Handles on Amazon

bmonkman
12-05-2012, 05:52 AM
I put the Genie garage door handles on mine, can't remember the model number right off but I'm sure someone on here has it. They fit almost perfect with just a minor adjustment with some pliers. They fit on the grate support bolts.

Thanks I will check into that. Hopefully someone will have the model number handy.

Brian

bmonkman
12-05-2012, 05:55 AM
These are weber two screw handles....

Weber Handles on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Weber-3619-Lid-Handle/dp/B00023CWRO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1354705973&sr=8-4&keywords=weber+grill+handles)

Unfortunately I don't think they are. If you look at the photo there is only one screw in the middle. I compared this to the handle on the Weber site and I think they are the same.

Thanks for the suggestion - I do appreciate it.

Brian

Harbormaster
12-05-2012, 06:35 AM
Garage door handles attached with the grate support bolts.

Here's what you do:

Take a ruler or a tape measurer. Measure the distance between the grate support mounting holes center to center. Take the measurement to your nearest HD, Lowes, Menards or Menards and buy garage door handles with the same, or nearly the same, measurement between the mounting holes.

Easy Peasy.

Pappy
12-05-2012, 08:49 AM
I just made my own out of some flat bar from Home Depot.
Sears Hardware had the exact nuts & bolts that Weber uses on their WSM.

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k591/Pappy1954/WSM%2018%20CL%20find/IMG_3901.jpg

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k591/Pappy1954/WSM%2018%20CL%20find/IMG_3904.jpg

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k591/Pappy1954/WSM%2018%20CL%20find/IMG_3907.jpg

BobM
12-05-2012, 10:21 AM
"Pappy", nice job and thanks for the pics.
I'm going to try doing the same here to my WSMs.

Bob

Dr_KY
12-05-2012, 03:11 PM
Those look great!

pal251
12-05-2012, 05:37 PM
That thing sure is clean pappy.

NIce looking

Pappy
12-05-2012, 06:38 PM
That thing sure is clean pappy.

NIce looking

It's old too. It's my 1983 Craigslist score.

Bluebird
12-06-2012, 04:07 AM
You sure keep it clean and grease free.

PaPaQ
12-06-2012, 06:47 AM
Does look good Pappy.

Where could I find a set of those wheels?

Pappy
12-06-2012, 08:00 AM
Does look good Pappy.

Where could I find a set of those wheels?

Off the shelf at Wal-mart.......... $6 each
Wheels give it a wider base for better stability.

Dirtbuddy
12-06-2012, 09:24 AM
Genie garage door handles...

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7637/geniehandle3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/geniehandle3.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/5670/geniehandle1.jpg

swamprb
12-06-2012, 10:13 AM
IKEA Handle mod is sleek!

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_4355.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_4354.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_4357.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_4358.jpg

When paired with Cajun Bandit accessories.


I found the universal garage door handles that I have on my 18" WSM's do not fit the 22" bullet, they require a Stanley or off brand gate handle if you want to secure it to the grate holder fasteners.

Another thing to consider when adding Weber handles to the center section is the covers that come with the WSM's are pretty snug and its a PITA to get it on or off with the handles protruding. Not so much with the IKEA handles.

Dirtbuddy
12-06-2012, 10:15 AM
Very nice indeed!

javahog2002
12-07-2012, 02:44 AM
Home depot sells a black garage door handle. I used on my performer. The colors an exact match. Around $5.00.

pal251
12-07-2012, 07:10 AM
How you keep it so clean? Oven cleaner or what?

javahog2002
12-07-2012, 08:53 AM
Home depot sells a black garage door handle. I used on my performer. The colors an exact match. Around $5.00.

Here's the handle on the performer:

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/DSCN1011_zps39e81ae1.jpg