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I got a working prototype together. I'll likely get a smaller diameter dowel that fits inside the eyes. This one was a short section left on the cutting station, so the fine folks at Home Depot gave it to me for free.


Thanks for all your input, it is appreciated.

Post Script: yes, I will be cleaning all that dirt off the lid...

Thanks for the link, I like that. I wonder if'n there's anywhere in Weatherford (doubtful) or Fort Worth might stock something like those. We have a stove shop (wood burning, also antiques and some other random bits) a couple miles away. Maybe I'll stop in there.

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.