Unique options for pit handles

[OldUsedParts]

I really would like to do a nice wooden handle or a stainless handle. One of my concerns is that if I run with a stainless handle will it get hot?

my thoughts are if they are spring type stainless like KAM's then they should not get hot - - - here is one source for those SS handles if you're interested
http://www.bbqsmokersupply.com/index.ph ... ex&cPath=2

[iRIDElow]

I really would like to do a nice wooden handle or a stainless handle. One of my concerns is that if I run with a stainless handle will it get hot?

my thoughts are if they are spring type stainless like KAM's then they should not get hot - - - here is one source for those SS handles if you're interested
http://www.bbqsmokersupply.com/index.ph ... ex&cPath=2

Im not really interested in the typical spring handle. Im building a pit from ground up I would really like something a bit more custom/unique to my pit if that makes sense

[OldUsedParts]

sure does - - - nothing wrong with being creative and good luck with your design

[1484 FPC]

My buddy used old pipe wrenches for his build. Turned out pretty cool.

[iRIDElow]

My buddy used old pipe wrenches for his build. Turned out pretty cool.

sounds neat...have any pictures?

[OldUsedParts]

ruh roh you got my weird fabricating brain started now - - - you could also consider getting some old flat irons and there are many many styles - - some with wooden handles that you could put your own taste to - - - if one fit your design they might make good handles also - - - here are a few on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Collectible-Iro ... 245/i.html

I would also imagine that the iron part would absorb ALL of the heat once welded to the door

[iRIDElow]

ruh roh you got my weird fabricating brain started now - - - you could also consider getting some old flat irons and there are many many styles - - some with wooden handles that you could put your own taste to - - - if one fit your design they might make good handles also - - - here are a few on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Collectible-Iro ... 245/i.html

I would also imagine that the iron part would absorb ALL of the heat once welded to the door

That's good, that was the whole point of this thread was to see others ideas.

[OldUsedParts]

sometimes it takes me a while to snap - - - - "oldtimer's disease"

[bsooner75]

I've always thought the axe handles east Texas smoker company use look cool.

http://www.easttexassmokercompany.com/



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[iRIDElow]

I've always thought the axe handles east Texas smoker company use look cool.

http://www.easttexassmokercompany.com/

Ya those are pretty neat also......that was my first choice before I realized my doors were so big and I need a drop down handle

[OldUsedParts]

not very fancy but a little bending of the rod to turn the handle horizontally and these would serve the purpose
http://www.harborfreight.com/welding-ch ... 66389.html

see what you started ?

[Boots]

Good idea, using that slag hammer

[brentski]

I used gas grill SS handles and they do not get hot at all. The only thing that I did different was the handles were attached to the gas grill by a #10 bolt and I had a piece of SS welded into the inside of the handle to accommodate a 3/8" bolt since the pit lids are so much heavier.

[iRIDElow]

those are very nice brentski. I like the commercial cooker look.

[OldUsedParts]

can't help but ask about your user name - - - could that mean motorcycles, street rods or shetlands ?