Problem is, there are no holes in the lid or the handle at all...the old 'rivets' were just welded to the outside of the old lid, if that makes any sense...perhaps I misspoke before and the original lid was simply welded on. Either way, there are no holes in the lid or the handle, so I don't think the fix you're describing is workable. But, if I'm just not getting it (which is quite possible), please say so =R= A Drill will solve your problem.