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snoqualmiesmoker
snoqualmiesmoker Posts: 265
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Looking to upgrade my Large handle to the new style.  search isn't working for me.  Haven't hear back from the Mothership yet.
Anyone know if this is possible?  If so how much does it run?  It looks like it involves a new bracket and handle.  

TIA!

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    I called the mother ship a while ago about handles , not new model and they were like $12 or so. They should have everything you need at the store. Give it a call.
    Seattle, WA
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Switching to old style short handle to newer style longer handle takes a new band as well.  Predrilled holes on old band doesn't match the new bolt patterns needed for new handle assembly.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • snoqualmiesmoker
    snoqualmiesmoker Posts: 265
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    SMITTYtheSMOKER said:
    Switching to old style short handle to newer style longer handle takes a new band as well.  Predrilled holes on old band doesn't match the new bolt patterns needed for new handle assembly.

    Can you order a new band?  or is it band and the hinge as well.  Guess its cheaper to have a handle made haha.

    jjbbqcompany.com
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Complete band assembly includes a new hinge/bands/handle.  I don't see bands as an option to order.  We see new bands every once in a while when bands are replaced.  I have given away a few of these bands so Eggers could do exactly what you speak of (upgrade to newer handles).

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
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    Do you just not like your present handle design? If so then investigate a custom made replacement. That would be a far cheaper route. Or you could make your own for whatever size you want and then drill holes in your band and attach it. Here's a rigid metal one I made to replace the bale style handle on my Mini. Then the wood handle itself was made by the Lawn Ranger to match my other handles from him.


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