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Title: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: tomcrete1 on November 18, 2017, 07:09:29 PM
Weber 22" Kettle Modifications removing the rivet for the upper vent so the underside can be cleaned


http://youtu.be/l-EB3WGhZic
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: Tailgating is my game on November 18, 2017, 10:57:47 PM
Tom what a riveting video ;) ;) ;) ;)

I was wondering why my 18 inch vent was sticking.......now i know Thanks for the heads up. I may try my steam cleaner first but if not come spring......out with my drill.


As always thanks
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: tomcrete1 on November 18, 2017, 11:17:07 PM
Tom what a riveting video ;) ;) ;) ;)

I was wondering why my 12 inch vent was sticking.......now i know Thanks for the heads up. I amy try my steam cleaner first but if not come spring......out with my drill.


As always thanks

That steam cleaner will most likely work just fine, Thanks for Watching!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: cookiecdcmk on November 19, 2017, 11:20:24 AM
Tom:  Just wondered where you got the wooden handle?  I did not see any when I looked on-line at Lowes and Home Depot.  All your modifications are top notch.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: tomcrete1 on November 19, 2017, 01:19:47 PM
Tom:  Just wondered where you got the wooden handle?  I did not see any when I looked on-line at Lowes and Home Depot.  All your modifications are top notch.

Thank you! The file handle is from Nicholson files you can it online or most local Ace Hardware stores have them.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: Big Dawg on November 19, 2017, 04:14:40 PM
Tom what a riveting video ;) ;) ;) ;)


OUCH ! ! !

I did the same thing on my WSM.  But then it was because the disc was not fitting flat on the dome.  I took it off to massage it a little.  Same result as yours, though.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: tomcrete1 on November 19, 2017, 07:25:18 PM
Tom what a riveting video ;) ;) ;) ;)


OUCH ! ! !

I did the same thing on my WSM.  But then it was because the disc was not fitting flat on the dome.  I took it off to massage it a little.  Same result as yours, though.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: HighOnSmoke on November 19, 2017, 08:36:02 PM
Nice mod Tom!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Modified removing rivet from upper vent so underside can be cleaned
Post by: tomcrete1 on November 19, 2017, 08:37:16 PM
Nice mod Tom!

Thanks Mike!