Pot Handle

I don't even have one pot, but count me in for both.

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t.

<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ December 18, 2005 11:30 PM: Message edited by: RobbiQuest ]</font>

Can those who have pots and a handle clarify the use of the handle? Is it just meant to hook onto the side handle attachment of the triple pots OR does it also work to pull the double and single pots out by the handles on the top of the lids?
Ann

OK in regards to the pots with a place to hold or store your pot handle/lifter on the outside of the pot. (Before I lost mine it worked nicely to lift the pot/s in and out of the T-well. Tongs or a pot holder works fine too.)
I looked at 1 of 3 pot set that came with my 1939 14-B and yes there is a place to "hang your handle" on the outside. On the other 2 ( I got from E-bay) which seems to have been made after 1939, no place to "hang your handle". On my 7qt, no place either.

If you need pics, let me know.
Berlyn

I have a place on my triples for a handle to slide in. I use a pot holder to lift out with top handle,carefully levering the grip because one of each clamp doesn't fit snugly.
I,too, would be interested in a handle for the side to lift the pot out...V

interesting thread,
the original hndles were machine stamped. ie tool and die. they could be duplicated by machining but i think the cost would be prohibitive. at least it would be in my shop.
all you need is someone to supply an original, on loan, to cast a die from. then hot press an appropriate metal, say 6010 aluminum, to shape.
a single piece w/b expensive but a "production run" would make each piece relatively cheap.
i can cast the dies and make the parts if you send me the originals to pattern.
**** , ill do it for fun. materials plus shipping if theres enough interest.
tom

Hi Tom;
What a generous offer. You will probably be less expensive than my friend, since he would want a little something for his time.
The names I have so far for the pot handle are:
Me, Robert, Peter, Warren, Berlyn (x2), Chipper, Debbie, and Vicki.
Is that enough to make it worth while? Can you give us a ballpark cost estimate?
Also, I don't know who would be interested in the broiler lifter.
Ann
ps

I'm in on the pot handle, but I'm really interested the most in the broiler handle. Count me in on a broiler handle too please. I'm waiting until the price of the pots go down, and I'm going to hop over to Indiana come spring and start checking out the flea markets and antique shops.

Debbie

A broiler handle??? I've never heard of that accessory. Can someone explain more????

I have Mom looking at flea markets, estate sales, garage sales, Goodwill, Salvation Army,
etc... for any and all Chambers accessories. She's retired & recently widowed, so that gives her something to occupy her time. She grew up with a Chambers too!! If she does come across any pots or pots sets, I want to be able to offer them to the members of this board and not E-bay. So far no luck, but we still have our eyes opened for them. Along with yellow panels too!!
I feel we on this board have a love & passion for anything & everything Chambers and I want to "keep the spirit going" and not make a quick buck. My Big Bertha was a freebie and I just love cooking on her so much and want to share!!
and that's my story...........

Berlyn

Just checked our pots and found that niether the 2 double boilers nor the 2 pot set have the side hooks for the handle. What's more, I dropped one in the Tw and found that the potlifter handle doesn't reach to where the side hook would have been! Too short, and with the angle of hte handle it doesn't want to slide in between the pot and the side of the Tw. I'll just keep hooking the handle on the lid with it.

I'd be interested in the broiler platter lifter for sure. I use the broiler more than the Tw anyway.