Broken propane grill.

[HFS]

I don't know about fixing the existing hinge.
How about buying a hinge from the hardware store, the kind who a long end on one side.
Then bending it to fit the lip of the grill, drilling a couple of holes in top and bottom of grill and using nuts and bolts to attach the hinge.
^^After reading that and thinking for a minute...a George Foreman does seem like an easier solution.
If you do go propane, Mr Hoddy is right, those little bottles don't hold much and get pricey pretty quick.

 

[fishincoop]

Or….. gut the broken grill, add grate and make open top charcoal, then ho find you one of these on the list of Craig

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/d/oklahoma-city-weber-propane-grill/7447563198.html
Great grills, I’ve been using a Weber Q for 10 yrs since kids all grew up. Plus Weber has been good on having parts. For $20, hard to beat. Just carry some “eye bleach” and your new old mini 14 just in case

 

[OkieJoe72]

The wife changed her mind (again) so I am going to try and repair this grill. I guess it is okay since it was one of our back up cooking methods in case the electric was out for long. I am thinking something like JB Weld. Any other suggestions? And yes she took the pics on her phone.

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Baling wire will get it done.

 

[RickN]

I am still in discussions with the wife. So far we seem to have hit an impasse. Binding arbitration may be needed.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Bust the other hinge and use a pair of welding gloves to set the lid off and on.

 

[TerryMiller]

I am still in discussions with the wife. So far we seem to have hit an impasse. Binding arbitration may be needed.

I'm not sure the use of the word "binding" is appropriate around here....

 

[RickN]

I'm not sure the use of the word "binding" is appropriate around here....

You never know!

 

[okietool]

I mentioned in another thread about the wind blowing over our propane grill and breaking a hinge on the lid. Looking at it today I noticed a pretty big crack in the burner. Enough to insert my pocket knife blade into. A replacement burner is going to cost at least $50 plus repairing the lid, on a grill I can not even use. Is it worth repairing? I do not feel that it is but wanted opinions. I can get a used electric grill for about the same amount that I can use, not just the wife.

You might see if anyone has the skills to braze the burner I don’t and they might fix the lid too. It won’t be pretty but.

 

[GlockPride]

The problem with trying to fix that lid is that it’s cast. If it was forged or machined would be easier and better. Likely anything you do is either going to weaken the casting or cause further complications.
I’m a JB Weld fan, but I don’t know that it would be good for this instance. Plus, it’d be hard to clean the surface after applying because it’s going to squish out and not be pretty.
There is always: Can it be done and/or Should it be done?

Good luck in your adventures.

 

[GlockPride]

The problem with trying to fix that lid is that it’s cast. If it was forged or machined would be easier and better. Likely anything you do is either going to weaken the casting or cause further complications.
I’m a JB Weld fan, but I don’t know that it would be good for this instance. Plus, it’d be hard to clean up the surface after applying because it’s going to squish out and not be pretty.
There are videos out there with welders that can weld on cast aluminum, but would the price be worth it?
There is always: Can it be done and/or Should it be done?

Good luck in your adventures