Handles for WSM middle

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

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Originally Posted by bmonkman

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

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Originally Posted by Bluebird

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

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Originally Posted by IamMadMan

These are weber two screw handles....

Weber Handles on Amazon

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.

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

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Originally Posted by pal251

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

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Originally Posted by PaPaQ

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...

12-05-2012, 04:39 AM	#1
bmonkman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-12 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Handles for WSM middle 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 __________________ Weber Performer w/smokenator WSM 22.5" White Thermapen Ex-pat Canadian When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

12-05-2012, 05:14 AM	#2
Bluebird Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-11-12 Location: Floyd Va Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Weber 18.5"OTS, Weber SS Performer, 18.5" WSM, Chargriller Akorn & Weber Genesis.

12-05-2012, 06:35 AM	#6
Harbormaster Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR, EE/DU mutt); Brinkman Cimmaron; Chuckwagon Cooker; 22.5" OTG (DT); Two 22.5" Bar-B-Kettles; One 18.5" Bar-B-Kettle; Red OTS (H); Smokey Joes (A, K); Genesis Silver C (DU); 3 WGAs (EZ, DE, N); 3 SJPs (DT, DU, DR). "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

12-05-2012, 08:49 AM	#7
Pappy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS") Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Performer, UDS, 1983 WSM, Frank-in-Weber, 120 Gallon Offset, IQ-110, ET-732

12-05-2012, 10:21 AM	#8
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Pappy", nice job and thanks for the pics. I'm going to try doing the same here to my WSMs. Bob __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

12-05-2012, 03:11 PM	#9
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Those look great! __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

12-05-2012, 05:37 PM	#10
pal251 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-07-12 Location: kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That thing sure is clean pappy. NIce looking

12-06-2012, 04:07 AM	#12
Bluebird Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-11-12 Location: Floyd Va Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You sure keep it clean and grease free. __________________ Weber 18.5"OTS, Weber SS Performer, 18.5" WSM, Chargriller Akorn & Weber Genesis.

12-06-2012, 06:47 AM	#13
PaPaQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-07-07 Location: Midland, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Does look good Pappy. Where could I find a set of those wheels? __________________ CTO SS-2 WSM 22.5" OTG / Cajun Bandit

12-06-2012, 09:24 AM	#15
Dirtbuddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-24-12 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Genie garage door handles... __________________ Kamado Joe Classic, 18.5" WSM w/ CyberQ WiFi, 22.5" OTG, Weber SJS