While cleaning the door of my Lange 6303, I dropped it onto the flagstone and the handle broke off into 3 pieces. Is there a way to get a replacement handle?
Lange 6303 broken handle
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Qvist
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Not that I am aware of. It it's just the swinging handle latch maybe a machine shop or welder could make one, if it's the door casting too that could be difficult. Some can weld cast but it's hard to do. There is a foundry in PA that can make new parts from cast iron but I have no idea what they charge. Cattail foundry in Lancaster area maybe.
It is the swinging latch, yes. It broke into 3 pieces. A machine shop might be the answer - had not though of that. Would it have to be made of cast iron also? Thank you.
Qvist
Burning Hunk
It probably was cast originally but if it were mine I would weld up a steel replacement. It doesn't have to look the same as the old so long as it holds the door tight.
Very good idea. Yes, it was cast and I was amazed it broke, but I guess cast is brittle when hot. I should have waited until it cooled off. But the door was hot when I lifted it up to tighten one of the vents, and it slipped out of my hands and fell about 8" onto flagstone. Thanks for the great idea to have one made of steel.
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