Weber Kettle Appreciation Society

[trp1fox]

I love my Weber Kettle.

We have a UDS Thread. This is the start of the Weber Kettle Appreciation Thread.

What have you done with and/or to a Weber Kettle.

You can also join the new Weber Kettle Appreciation Social Group...

[FatDaddy]

I've melted a hamburger bun sack to the lid. That was a pain to get off. still has a little spot on it. Other than that no mods really. I did make an elevated rack for the WSM out of a 18" grate and some SS bolts, and I use it more in the 22.5 kettle than the WSM. It is great for Roadside chicken or anything else that would benefit from the extra space between the coals and the food.

[ThomEmery]

I have enjoyed one for years
Gave it to my Son Kyle today
when They bought me a Ranch Kettle for Fathers day

[JD McGee]

I did this to my SJP (little kettle)...:biggrin:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x206/johnrhana/SJP%20Mods/IMG_4169.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x206/johnrhana/SJP%20Mods/IMG_3435.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x206/johnrhana/SJP%20Mods/IMG_3432.jpg

I rescued this guy from certain doom and neglect...then added a thermometer in the lid...:biggrin:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x206/johnrhana/Friday%20Night%20Steak%20Night/IMG_4371.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x206/johnrhana/Friday%20Night%20Steak%20Night/IMG_4372.jpg

[N8man]

Made a Smoker out of my 18 incher
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7727&d=1180228507http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7503&stc=1&d=1179453481
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7505&stc=1&d=1179453557http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7507&stc=1&d=1179453612http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7746&d=1180234784
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15795&d=1211745284

[CornFed]

N8man thats cool

[D.B.Cooper]

I’ve used Weber kettles since I was 16 (I’m 39 now). My parents had this huge/fancy natural gas grill. One day our Ace Hardware had a sale so I bought one. That was the best burgers I’ve ever had. Been hooked ever since.

I just wish Weber would come back out with the red colored ones. I’d be buying three of them. One for cooking and the other two…just in case.

[mbshop]

i have three 22.5 kettles. i need about four more. i like looking at them and cooking on them. i'm hard pressed to justify using anything else for grilling or low and slow. i think they are as close to perfect as a tool can get.

[txschutte]

Just got a 22.5 kettle today!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[smokeandbeer]

I really love my Weber's too. I have done some extreme mods to my 22.5, because I wanted a side burner and shelf, which were chronicled under the FrankenWeber thread (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41895&highlight=frankenweber) and have done a few more mods (added hook for Cast Iron Pan, mounted the grill tools and the propane tank) so here is the final result...

16621

Also I made smokers out of two 18.5 kettles I had and those are chronicled under the Bride of FrankenWeber thread (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42961&highlight=frankenweber), and I have mounted both of these on casters, but don't have a recent photo. So this is basically what they look like...
16622

I also made a custom water baffle from some beer cans for the 22.5 chronicled under the Smokin on the kettle thread (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38163) and have since made a revised version out of a coffee can, and some aluminum tape.

I am thinking I am going to do the Mods to my SJP that JD did, but haven't quite gotten enough time recently.

Love my Weber equipment. Top of the rung for the backyarder like myself IMO.

[puff]

N8man thats cool
Way cool! :shock:
(Puff needing plans from N8man) :icon_cool

[Harbormaster]

Personally, I think that when the Germans invented the Bratwurst, they did so knowing that in the fullness of time Mr. Stephens and Mr. Weber were going to invent and market the kettle grill.
They were made to be together.

[Ron_L]

One of the first things i bought when i moved into my first apartment (1980) was a 22.5" kettle. I still have it. It has faded to a mottled gray, has one wheel that falls off, is missing half of the handle and has a dent in the lid from my wife's car, but it still cooks! I call it "Lucky". I now have an older model Performer and, as of yesterday at the Elk Grove IL Rib fest I have a One Touch Silver still in the box. It may be time to retire "Lucky".

[Big George's BBQ]

I love my weber kettle. I beleve I have had three. Got my team a second in chicken at a Comp

[SmokeyBear]

I've done mods similar to Mr. McGee's to a SJP.

[Single Fin Smoker]

So far I've rescued 2 from cl(10 bucks each), and one from the neighbors trash.
One from the neighbors trash is used almost daily, and one of my others was morphed into my uds.
Seems that all of them were hardly ever used, cleaned up real easy.

I love looking at the news at the hardware store for.......$84.00.

[motor mouth]

N8man - Nice!

Started my outdoor cooking on a kettle. It is tired and I need to dump it on one of y'all. Cooks great, looks good, but the lid does not fit perfect due to a fall on the top handle. Pop gave me a Performer so the 22.5 needs to go. May post a thread one of these days to off load the old one.

Everyone should have to try a Kettle.

[swamprb]

I was never really into Weber kettles until i saw a Yellow Homer Simpson 22.5" on craigslist for $20. I thought it was one fugly grill! I posted it on the WSM board and people started responding about how rare they were, it was gone by the time I replied, but someone off the site got it. Then someone was lamenting the fact that Weber should not have discontinued the Red Kettles-sometimes these are a dime a dozen around here. So I started picking them up. I'm partial to the Reds and I've flipped a few, had a Green for about an hour and sold it and I'm rebuilding a Genesis gasser with a Blue lid to match a Master-Touch to take to my Moms house. Free to cheep is how I roll with them.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2302.jpg

Sometimes they need a little attention and paint

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2282.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2283.jpg

Blue Master-Touch w/rotis ring

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1425.jpg

Rescued during the Winter months.
Yellow Bar-B-Kettle with no date stamp.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2100.jpg

What to do with the stray kettle that you used the lid for a UDS???
Weber Redneck firepit!

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1714.jpg


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2326.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2303.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/pnwbaHD/100_2607.jpg

It all tastes better on a RED Weber!

[SmokeyBear]

There is a house down the road from me that has one the yellow kettles as pictured above out in their yard, but it is missing the legs. Next time I see someone out in the yard, I may stop by and see if they are willing to sell it.

[Big George's BBQ]

That is quite a collection of Webbers that you have

[bowhnter]

Way cool! :shock:
(Puff needing plans from N8man) :icon_cool

I would think about adding a WSM stacker to that...

[smokinvic]

My uncle gave me his 22.5" Weber Kettle when I was 21 (over 10 yrs ago:eek:) and that's when I started messing around with smoking spare ribs. Mostly it was burning spare ribs. I started by having the butcher cutting each individual rib (as opposed to cooking the slab as a whole). I burned many a rib before I finally figured out how to smoke those ribs. Adding wood chips eventually. Low and slow. That Weber was my learning partner. I think Im gonna tear up. I loved that thing. I eventually burned it out. :icon_sad Im sorry.... i can't go on..... too painful.....

[WineMaster]

Just got 1 for Fathers Day!!!!!!!!!!!
Im 40 years old and have never owned a Weber Kettle.
Maiden Voyage turned out great!!!
Country style Ribs 4
10 oz Tenderloin
24 oz Top Sirloin
Kebobs x 4

I love it but need to know more about what this thing can do!

Thanks Dan

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t298/WineGod/DSCF1131.jpg

[The Giggler]

Very versatile piece of equipment. Searing heat or slow and low, you just can't beat them. I've had my OTG for two years. Its well traveled and seasoned. Took it to the Outer Banks with the Family last year for grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and even a smoked Waygu Oyster Roast (from where the flat irons get cut). While the cost is reasonable, the results are exceptional.

Only wish Weber seemed to embrace the Competitive side of BBQ. If there was a Super WSM or a Kettle in between the 22.5" and the Ranch, I'd be a buyer of both.

[Ceedubya]

I own several, some bought some rescued from certain doom.

I have made two into the magnum cookers, I don't have a pic, but here is a link from where I got the idea and plans from.

http://www.randyq.addr.com/friends/mikey/magnum_force.htm

our bbq team has competed for going on three years with these cookers, and have a few awards for the effort.

My wife spied a red 22 1/2 someone had set out to be picked up, and upon further investigation we found it to be a complet unit but had a broken leg, and the wheels were shot. I had the spare legs and wheels I saved from the magnum project, so into the car it went.

our team won a 1st place chicken trophy on that weber last year at the MT State championship KCBS style competition in Stephensville. Used the side charcoal baskets to cook the chicken indirect.

the handle fell off of it last year, so I will need to bolt it on, and give it a paint job.

[Ceedubya]

Do any of you have issues with the one touch vents? Mine always seem to get bent or worn out, and don't seal as well as they should.

I wish I could find a few with the old style vents, like they have on the WSM.

Also, I managed to lose one of the bottom washers, and had a heck of a time finding one that would fit. My neighbor is a metal machinist, so he took a flat washer and made it work for me.

[trp1fox]

Do any of you have issues with the one touch vents? Mine always seem to get bent or worn out, and don't seal as well as they should.

I wish I could find a few with the old style vents, like they have on the WSM.

Also, I managed to lose one of the bottom washers, and had a heck of a time finding one that would fit. My neighbor is a metal machinist, so he took a flat washer and made it work for me.

Have you called Weber direct. They have always been able to hook me up with replacement parts.

[mbshop]

swamprb, how do you prep yer kettles and what paint and how does it work with high heat ?? winemaster, you sure don't look 40 !

[Quiggs]

N8Man, way cool mod, what is the top vent from??? Carvin mine up soon.... Thanks

Dave Q

[N8man]

N8Man, way cool mod, what is the top vent from??? Carvin mine up soon.... Thanks

Dave Q
Vent Cap is a Stove Pipe Reducer. If I had to do it over again, Smokeandbeer is the Brother I'd draw Inspiration from with his Weber Mods:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16622&d=1213565913
His is a Good Solid Design and Build, unlike my Mods, which required a lot of Hacksawing, Hammering, BlackSmithing, and Swearing...:wink:

[trp1fox]

The Weber Kettle Appreciation Thread is off to a good start. Great stuff..

Only 1,223 posts to go and we catch up with the Ugly Drum Smoker thread....

[Lowbrass]

I have 3 - 22 1/2ers now. The first is a bar b kettle which I paid $20 on CL for (EZ 1998 ). That is the one that has been used the most. The second is a OTS I got for free (DA 2001). It is a piece though. Don't know what I am going to do with it. I might donate or trade it to someone in St. Louis looking to build an UDS (I only have the lid and kettle, got rid of everything else, like I said this thing is a POS). The third one I rescued out of the trash tonight. It is a yellow bar b kettle (D 1982). Someone tried to spraypaint it black so I will need to get that off (any suggestions???). Once cleaned up, this will be my keeper. I will then use the original mentioned above to make my UDS with as I only need 1 kettle.

[swamprb]

swamprb, how do you prep yer kettles and what paint and how does it work with high heat ?? winemaster, you sure don't look 40 !

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=585341&postcount=1

I mask the rust spots off and just paint the chipped ceramic areas and try to blend it in, it won't be perfect, but from a distance you can't tell. I don't know why, but it seems the Red ones get beat up more than any Black kettle I've had. The Reds shine up pretty good with fine steel wool and if you really want it to shine I buff them with Meguiars Sealer/Glaze.
Dupli-Color Engine Red is a pretty good match.

[MTHank]

I learned on a Webber Kettle more years ago than I would like to admit :shock:

I have two 22 1/2" er's now... One dated "B" (was going to be a UDS) and the other dated "DI" (a Gold series). I bought them both new but about 25 :?: or 30 years apart. I also had a spare lid given to me with no date code... "UDS" mod. :idea: Saved the "B" from becoming a "UDS" for now anyway. :lol:

Rescued two Smokie Joes from "Freecycle" :biggrin: One dated "DH" and the other is dated "DD"... "DD" is going to be used for a mini UDS. The "DH" was "NEW", well it was used 2 times... New enough for me. I use it for grilling a couple of times a week, just my wife and I, no need to fire up the 22 1/2er's after work just for a burger or steak :-D


Not sure why I need two of each :confused: I just need more time to used them maybe :biggrin:

[smokeandbeer]

His is a Good Solid Design and Build, unlike my Mods, which required a lot of Hacksawing, Hammering, BlackSmithing, and Swearing...:wink:

Thanks for the props. The Bride design was pretty simplistic, but the results were so good that I only use those to smoke on now. They ain't pretty but they were easy to build and work great.

[N8man]

Thanks for the props. The Bride design was pretty simplistic, but the results were so good that I only use those to smoke on now. They ain't pretty but they were easy to build and work great.
I just call 'em like I see 'em..:wink:

[smokeandbeer]

WEBER RESCUE ALERT!

I am going tomorrow to rescue a 22.5 OTS and Smokey Joe Gold. $25 for the pair on CL. Will report back after I get them home.

[Sledneck]

No mods on any of mine other than adding a stoker to 2 of my wsms

[Smokin Gator]

I have had a 22 1/2 inch Weber Kettle non stop since 1979 when I was 19. I think I have bought a total of three during that time. I have rescued a bunch and given them to friends and family.

My favorite mod is to raise the fire grate so that it is about 3 inches under the cooking grate for steaks.

I am also really excited about my SJP with the JD McGee mod. It is a little cooking machine!!!

[Brian in So Cal]

Made a Smoker out of my 18 incher
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7727&d=1180228507http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7503&stc=1&d=1179453481
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7505&stc=1&d=1179453557http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7507&stc=1&d=1179453612http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7746&d=1180234784
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15795&d=1211745284


No way man, That is super cool!!!

[Brian in So Cal]

I was never really into Weber kettles until i saw a Yellow Homer Simpson 22.5" on craigslist for $20. I thought it was one fugly grill! I posted it on the WSM board and people started responding about how rare they were, it was gone by the time I replied, but someone off the site got it. Then someone was lamenting the fact that Weber should not have discontinued the Red Kettles-sometimes these are a dime a dozen around here. So I started picking them up. I'm partial to the Reds and I've flipped a few, had a Green for about an hour and sold it and I'm rebuilding a Genesis gasser with a Blue lid to match a Master-Touch to take to my Moms house. Free to cheep is how I roll with them.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2302.jpg

Sometimes they need a little attention and paint

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2282.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2283.jpg

Blue Master-Touch w/rotis ring

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1425.jpg

Rescued during the Winter months.
Yellow Bar-B-Kettle with no date stamp.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2100.jpg

What to do with the stray kettle that you used the lid for a UDS???
Weber Redneck firepit!

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1714.jpg


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2326.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2303.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/pnwbaHD/100_2607.jpg

It all tastes better on a RED Weber!

Brian I need to come visit you some day and see your BBQ stash!!!

[Big George's BBQ]

You have a nice collection. Very impressive

[snoqualmiesmoker]

Growing up we had a kettle. Many a great meal was made on that old kettle. My dad, who passed this last month, would man that grill with an enthusiasm I had never seen as a child. I learned my chops on that old grill. He would cook BBQ chicken that was out of this world. He would oil the chicken and put them on the grill. Then he would constantly butter them and duck as the smoke would engulf the deck. As he got older he gave up on the kettle and gave it to my brother in law.

My Brother in law had to let go of my fathers weber just this last month, as rust took its toll. it was beyond saving. It served us for well over 30 years. It was replaced with, you guessed it, a weber kettle.

My Blue 22.5 was rescued about 6 years ago. I saw it sitting on the side of the road, with a missing bolt on the leg. The sign said free to good home, so in the back of my delivery truck it went. It was in perfect condition, but did fall over and dent the lid slightly. It sits in the backyard and does its duty with no muss, no fuss. Every one knows I mean business when I get out the weber.

I also have my weber genesis for those quick grills. But lets not talk about that.

[blues brother]

Bought my first kettle about 10 years ago after several propane(aaauuuuggghh!!!) grills burnt out(the last one was a webber that I have re-built twice). Bought a back up webber kettle( both are 22.5") last year. Also bought a smokey joe 18"(dont like it much). Cussed out my best friend for trashing a 22.5 cause the grates were shot(what a dumb a$$)
LOVE MY KETTLES!!

Love the thread!

[Single Fin Smoker]

Cooked a few sausages, couple a spatchcock chicks and some artichokes tonite for one of my opposing little league coaches tonite, using nothing but soaked staters hickory chips and two week old recycled charcoal out of my uds.
The Weber 22.5 is king!

[Brauma]

This is a beautiful thread. I've teared up twice.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h123/Brauma54/BraumaBurgers052608009Medium.jpg

[Browser]

Bought my first 22.5" kettle earlier this year, will not be going back to a gasser (or anthing else for that matter) ever! Only annoyance is our crappy weather combined with seeming to be at work all the flamin' time stopping me from using it!

[Quiggs]

I got WSM, two kettles and Smokey Joe, no better way to do the Thanksgiving Turkey than the kettles, count the brickets, watch the clock and tada!

Has anyone played with the rotisserie option? I use roto on a custom built open face monster my Gramps built 65 years ago and love it, but saw the Weber vesion and though Hmmm even better turkey maybe...

[Quiggs]

Oh one other question, has anyone tried the tool holder that fits between the kettle and lid? Looks to me like it would not let the lid cloce all the way in pictures I have seen...

[Cabntmkr1]

Great thread, Trpfox1!
Makes me want to go out and buy a Weber...:mrgreen:

[Browser]

Yup, I've got the tool holder, no, it doens't stop the lid closing, thought it does make it tad awkward to close i.e. you have to fiddle a bit to get the lid just so so it'll sit nicely.:-D

[Big George's BBQ]

Nice table setting. I especially like the roses. They look like ones I use to grow- Perfume Delight

[Pyle's BBQ]

I added to my Weber collection today. I picked up the performer today for $20 from craigslist. The 22.5 Kettle was bought for $10 last summer.

[Bbq Bubba]

Hey guys, sorry i missed this thread, been busy lately.
I wanna join in! Bought this to chop up for a Drum until i noticed the date stamp.....wasnt one, meaning pre 79! Classic restore job in great shape!

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/8390/misc012it6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Also have 2 more Kettles and a Smokey Joe!

[BIGWILLY]

"This is a beautiful thread. I've teared up twice"

was one of the "tear ups" for the PBR

[Dr_KY]

My Weber loves me.

http://i28.tinypic.com/15ryzrk.jpg

[Big George's BBQ]

You obviously love her in return

[Kenny 13]

Just got my first kettle a few months ago - 22.5" OTG. Intended on having it for weeknight cooks or as something I could grill on while smoking in the CG or UDS. It has immediately become my main grill because of it's versatility and ease of use.

Haven't done any mods, but I do have one in mind. If I ever get around to doing it I'll post pics.

[michiana mark]

Added a 22.5" to the arsenal recently. I love it. Easy to use and great flavor. Look forward to many years of using it.

[Dr_KY]

You obviously love her in return
Oh yes I even took her to the Pub Sunday.

[Big George's BBQ]

That was very nice of you

[BobBrisket]

I really love my Weber's too. I have done some extreme mods to my 22.5, because I wanted a side burner and shelf, which were chronicled under the FrankenWeber thread (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41895&highlight=frankenweber) and have done a few more mods (added hook for Cast Iron Pan, mounted the grill tools and the propane tank) so here is the final result...

16621

Also I made smokers out of two 18.5 kettles I had and those are chronicled under the Bride of FrankenWeber thread (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42961&highlight=frankenweber), and I have mounted both of these on casters, but don't have a recent photo. So this is basically what they look like...
16622

I also made a custom water baffle from some beer cans for the 22.5 chronicled under the Smokin on the kettle thread (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38163) and have since made a revised version out of a coffee can, and some aluminum tape.

I am thinking I am going to do the Mods to my SJP that JD did, but haven't quite gotten enough time recently.

Love my Weber equipment. Top of the rung for the backyarder like myself IMO.

I love that Kettle Kart. Kicks arse!

This is a beautiful thread. I've teared up twice.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h123/Brauma54/BraumaBurgers052608009Medium.jpg
That egg under the deck seems to be giving the kettle the stink eye!

Hey guys, sorry i missed this thread, been busy lately.
I wanna join in! Bought this to chop up for a Drum until i noticed the date stamp.....wasnt one, meaning pre 79! Classic restore job in great shape!

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/8390/misc012it6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Also have 2 more Kettles and a Smokey Joe!
Bubba, that's a Klassic. Save her and bring back into service!

Here's my posse!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2606965128_d3dc6142b7_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2606965130_229caed757_o.jpg
My Baby!! An 18.5 BarBKettle, No date stamp!! This was my first grill ever!! I lost my grilling virginity with her!!:wink:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2606965138_3ff849acb5_o.jpg
Let me find some kettle action shots!!
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/717562880_f1b46a5fc4_o.jpg
Here's a pic of the 22.5 A stamp kettle my dad has that belonged to his FIL.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1362/717562754_9350000f1b_o.jpg
Interior pic of my dad's A stamp kettle. Those are the original grates.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=22&pictureid=95
Here's a money shot!
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg238/bobbrisket/Smoke004.jpg
Or this one!
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg238/bobbrisket/Smoke002.jpg
They really are like family!

[Neil]

My first kettle was a wedding present from my B-I-L in 1980. Marriage only lasted 7 years but I'm still with kettle 28 years later!:biggrin: The legs are gone so she now sits atop a wrought iron plant stand. I mainly use my Performer which was purchased in 87' or 88' and have a smokey joe and another 22.5" kettle I picked up for $20 two weeks ago.

[cardiac_cadet002]

I purchased a demo model 22.5" Weber OTS last year and absolutely LOVE it! I am amazed by all the diffrent setups you can use to cook on one of these, from smoking BBB to grilling steaks it can not be beat! My next purchase for it will be a rotisserie setup for chickens. I found a video on youtube of a guy doing brick-oven style pizza on his performer, gonna be doing that later in the week. Here is a link for the pizza. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVeQBHludGs

[Harbormaster]

bump

[Bigdog]

"This is a beautiful thread. I've teared up twice"

was one of the "tear ups" for the PBR

I agree, and they were long neck bottles as well. Haven't had one of those in years. :icon_cool

[trp1fox]

Bump

We've got some newbies and I wanted to share this thread with them.

[swamprb]

You had to do it, didn't you, Larry? Well I would have anyway!

Here is something that just followed me home, kinda rough like all my REDS, but it should clean up OK!

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2774.jpg

It's an "F" (1984) 22.5" One Touch Silver (OTS) Wood handles are in good shape, rust and chipped porcelain in the usual spots, but not bad for a 24 year old Kettle. And the price was right, FREE.

And I finally got a BLUE lid for the Genesis Silver B, I picked up a couple months back. Also FREE

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_2775.jpg

It's cleaned and tuned, all I need are a couple fasteners for the Weber logo plaque and it and the Blue Master-Touch are headed to my mom's house!

craigslist RAWKS!!

[HB-BBQ]

Brian you are definitely the Weber king, nice score!

[milehigh]

Weber King....Kamado King...He NEEDS the Burger King sign for sure.:wink:

Paul

[ipls3355]

How is it this thread has 5 pages to it, yet this is the first time I've seen it?:icon_blush:

[trp1fox]

Stopped by the local ACE Hardware store yesterday to inquire about the new 26" Kettle that is being released in 2009.

No word on it yet. They took my name and phone number and promised to call me the minute it is available to order. Also, will be waiting for the new 22" WSM.

They wanted to know how I knew all this information and they were dealers and didn't know it. I explained that they needed to be part of the BBQ Brethren. Let's see if they show up.

[ComputerMike]

I bought this one for $40 to use for A UDS but turns out it has an A date stamp.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/BBQ/redkettle1.jpg

I recused this one from the dump for the UDS

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/BBQ/Kettle/kettle2_02.jpg

And this one from the dump as well
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/BBQ/Kettle/18kettle.jpg

[Bacon]

I will announce my membership to the Kettle Appreciation Society. I have had mine for a little over 1 month. And Wednesday, this past wendnesday. I grilled Brat's the way they were supposed to be grilled. Over charcoal.

My gasser usually cooked them too fast, though decent, were never what I had imagined what they should be. I see the light in clear view.

[Browser]

The only grills that get dumped over here are the single-use disposable type. I have never EVER seen a dumped Weber, and if I did it'd probably be totally shafted!
Not that I'm jealous or anything, no, perish the thought!

[trp1fox]

The only grills that get dumped over here are the single-use disposable type. I have never EVER seen a dumped Weber, and if I did it'd probably be totally shafted!
Not that I'm jealous or anything, no, perish the thought!

If I ever catch anyone shafting my kettle I'll....oh never mind.

[Browser]

Oh yes I even took her to the Pub Sunday.

Ookaaaay, I'm now officially worried about you Doc!:wink:
The more I use mine the more impressed I get at how easy they are to cook on. We had friends over recently and I did cedr plank salmon fillets, bacon burgers from the local pork farm (yes, they were very good!) and some good quality Lincolnshire sausages. Yes, I know, no pictures=didn't happen, I forgot OKAY!!!:tongue:
Anyhoo, Mrs Browser commented on how much more relaxed cooking on the kettle seemed to be compared to our old gasser which "...always had huge flames coming out of it"! I had to agree and I realised I hardly ever do totally direct grilling any more as I always bank the coals either to the side or down the middle leaving enough space to indirect cook most of the food as (a) it cooks mor eslowly & evenly and (b) it tastes better that way. I'm even happier since my birthday on the 22nd 'cos I got a Weber warming rack and side table and, yes, I promise I'll take some pictures next time I'm grilling:biggrin:

[Bacon]

Had to revive this thread. After this thanksgiving, and cooking almost completely on it and turning out the food that I did. I am truly grateful for this magnificent entity.

Currently smoking a rack of ribs and tomorrow a Butt is going on.

I appreciate my Kettle. Yes I do.

[gpalasz]

Love the kette! After seeing some turkey pron on here w/ the rotissire I ordered one from amazon...it will be here wed. I love shopping and drinking, I always get something good the following week:mrgreen: Ive been putting it off for some time...so I deserve it.

[swamprb]

Post some pics in the Social Groups

[Bacon]

I love shopping and drinking, I always get something good the following week:mrgreen:


That is the most fantastic thing I have heard allday.:lol:

In a little bit, when I finish cleaning, eating a rack of ribs, with fries and beans, cornbread. I will begin my shots of Meukow and proceed to order another Mortar and Pestle, Meat Grinder for sausage, and PM Bubba for another Cutting board "smaller one for veggies".

Aww yeah, nothing beats coming home and finding a ups sticker on the door and remembering you bought something.

:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

[Richard_]

I bought mine 14 years ago , took it camping quite a few times ,it needs some new handles , it's a 18.5 , been looking for a 22.5 for the lid for my UDS ,

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j95/Richard_A_2006/Rubi069.jpg?t=1228016098

I also have a smokey Joe , it doesn't see much action , but it makes a nice little fire pit
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j95/Richard_A_2006/6-11-2006012.jpg?t=1228016056

[farklf]

I have a Weber. The lid went to the UDS. No complaints. The Weber was a good learning tool. It's kind of hard to go back now. I also have a Grillware. I will keep the bottom for something useful.

[trp1fox]

It's kind of hard to go back now.

This is an interesting statement. I have/had various smokers including a UDS and never thought breaking out the Weber Kettle as going back. The UDS and the Kettle have two different uses.

You never grill a steak or burger? What about fish? The Weber Kettle is grill first and foremost. It's a smoker out of neccessity for some people.

[gpalasz]

This is an interesting statement. I have/had various smokers including a UDS and never thought breaking out the Weber Kettle as going back. The UDS and the Kettle have two different uses.

You never grill a steak or burger? What about fish? The Weber Kettle is grill first and foremost. It's a smoker out of neccessity for some people.


I agree. Going back? Thats a cheap shot to the kettle...please apologize:-D

[fordman]

This worth $20?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/fordman86/grillpic.jpg

[qman]

^^^^^^^^^^^^Yes.

[gooose53]

I've cooked, grilled and smoked about everything one can think of on my Weber! Recently purchased a Smokenator for it.....it really helps when you want to smoke some meat. Cool thread!!

[fordman]

It's not a done deal yet but can get it for 20.00 one person ahead of me though.

[Gemp]

I picked up a old 22.5 off CL for $20 for a UDS a few months back with no plans on using it for a grill, just parts. It was a Sunday when I brought it home. My brother and I decided to send the old grill off with one last cook. We did some burgers for the football game. Well....I been using it all the time now, It cooks to good.

[wlh3]

I don't know about anybody else but since I have joined this site,built a coupla UD'S that my skills with the weber have improved alot. My skills with cooking also have improved. Ie learning to use the tools as they were intended. I use my weber as much as I use the drum......only better:icon_bigsmil

[raiderx]

Here's a 22 I just picked up tonight for $20. Including the tools and half a bag of Kingsford! I had to leave the bottle of lighter fluid the guy gave to me out of the picture. Just didn't seem right.


http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=157&pictureid=1046

[Skidder]

I found this out back of a ladies house. I stopped and asked if she wanted to sell it and she said just take it. It looks to be about early seventies from what I'm told. 18",red and free works for me. Cleaned up real nice too. Gonna make a new wooden handle unless a brother knows where I can get one. Also needs a new 6" wheel. Old ones don't say Weber on them.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q64/Skidder1/Picture619.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q64/Skidder1/Picture620.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q64/Skidder1/Picture621.jpg

[gpalasz]

Here's a 22 I just picked up tonight for $20. Including the tools and half a bag of Kingsford! I had to leave the bottle of lighter fluid the guy gave to me out of the picture. Just didn't seem right.


http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=157&pictureid=1046
Nice score

[Smokey Al Gold]

My weber OTG making my favorite thing. Burgers! I love brisket, pork and fatties but burgers with cheese and bacon and a cold Shiner Bock does it for me.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/bbq-brethren/Picture063.jpg

[Big George's BBQ]

Looks really good to me. Love a good burger and some Beverage too

[DaChief]

My son did a mod on one of mine...used it as a firepit while camping and now the handles are shaped much differently....after they melted:rolleyes:

[fordman]

Just picked up the one I posted earlyer and has a G on the vent. I searched and think it is a 1985 is that right?

[Beerwolf]

I just scored one with no mark on it in AVOCADO GREEN... Ive never seen one that color. Going to pick it up this weekend. I think Ill give it to the daughter, outta really piss her off. She hates that color!

[raiderx]

Here's a CL listing I thought was interesting:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/942900339.html


Brand new in the box 22 1/2 in Weber BBQ from the 1970's. Series 70000. Very unusual blue color for your patio. Never used. contains all parts, unassembled.

http://i34.tinypic.com/1tpkec.jpg

$195 seems steep to me right now, but if I had the cash and was in a collectiing mood, I might go for it.

[gpalasz]

My weber OTG making my favorite thing. Burgers! I love brisket, pork and fatties but burgers with cheese and bacon and a cold Shiner Bock does it for me.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/bbq-brethren/Picture063.jpg

Ever make brisket burgers? They are the best of both worlds.

[gpalasz]

Here's a CL listing I thought was interesting:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/942900339.html


Brand new in the box 22 1/2 in Weber BBQ from the 1970's. Series 70000. Very unusual blue color for your patio. Never used. contains all parts, unassembled.

http://i34.tinypic.com/1tpkec.jpg

$195 seems steep to me right now, but if I had the cash and was in a collectiing mood, I might go for it.

Man! Brand new...I dont think the price is too much. If that was close to me...Id buy....what a beauty

[fordman]

where is a good place to get resto parts for this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/fordman86/grillpic.jpg

[trp1fox]

where is a good place to get resto parts for this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/fordman86/grillpic.jpg

Craigslist! I bought several OLD webers to make one old weber.

[The Anchorman]

Man! Brand new...I dont think the price is too much. If that was close to me...Id buy....what a beauty


I would see if I really needed it... yeah right me the weber restraint guy.
But I would haggle with him for the price, if you can wait him out he will go down in price.

[fordman]

Craigslist! I bought several OLD webers to make one old weber.


That is where I got this one very few and far between aroung here. Found a couple sites and then also weber online but there store is down now.

[trp1fox]

What parts do you need?

[Harbormaster]

Fordman,
If you take those handles off, sand them, and hit them with a couple coats of teak oil all over, they will look like new and the teak oil is water resistant. Only downside is that the Weber logo will likely be gone.
Or, present day resin ones will fit, but you lose the retro look.

EDIT: Just popped into the Virtual Weber Bullet site, and there was a thread about wood handles. Looks like some in Fort Worth is selling them. Here's a link http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/for/943199314.html

[RangerJ]

Where is the "Weber Stamps for Idiots" reference material located?

I see them all them time out by the street for disposal and of course on CraigsList. I might have to start pulling over for rescue.

Home office does have its perks.

Edited to add - and is there a Weber specific paint?

[swamprb]

For all you Weber rescuer's out there in Brethrenland, here is the place to start your journey! http://www.weber.com/PublicSchematic/Default.aspx

Gas or Charcoal this link for schematics will help in identifying any parts you may need.

The Weber online store is down until January-this to me is a sign the end times are near! WTF is up with that???

[fordman]

What parts do you need?

Well l need the ash pan the one on there had cut outs for the legs needs to be solid since I have the leg clips. Also tried to take the one touch apart and broke the thumb screw and had to cut the handle apart to get it the paddles out. I was thinking some type of sealer for the handles since there in good shape.

[fordman]

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/wsmage.html

[trp1fox]

Well l need the ash pan the one on there had cut outs for the legs needs to be solid since I have the leg clips. Also tried to take the one touch apart and broke the thumb screw and had to cut the handle apart to get it the paddles out. I was thinking some type of sealer for the handles since there in good shape.

You should be able to just order those parts direct from Weber.

[Bbq Bubba]

And we got one.....

[gpalasz]

And we got one.....

Man that rancher is a beast. Id love to cook on one.

[fordman]

never mind found out my trouble.

[Single Fin Smoker]

This and uds are my favorite threads...

[fordman]

On the weber I just bought off CL the lid damper is very loose has anyone made theres tighter with out drilling out and using a nut and bolt?

[BigAl]

I scored my first weber for $4.00 and it included an unopened bag of Kingsford (small):-D. I asked the kitchenbitchamatic to pick up a pork butt, not a shoulder (after 40 years, I should have know better!). She came home with home with a 5.6 lb "Bone-in shoulder pork butt" for $10.00.

So, I placed it on my weber score and the lid would not close, DUH. So off to HD for Mod material to make an "extender". While I was at it, I added a Charcoal "ring" (left over expanded metal from my NB fire box design) and a water pan (cut down large Bush Bean tin can). The "extender" worked better than I expected, no smoke leaks!

The extender is made from Aluminum roofing ridge material. It is sold at Home Depot in the roofing area and comes in several widths in 25 ft long rolls (they also have galvanized, do not use that). I bought the 8 inch width and used two layers where the second layer over laps the first by about 2.5 inches.

This worked out great as the food rack lets the extender fits snug between it and the inside lip of the bottom half of the grill. I used 5 Aluminum "pop rivets" at the layer over lap to hold it together. The extension is easily removed and inserted while attending to the fire.

I was very happy with the fit as NO SMOKE came out at either end of the extender and heat loss on the Aluminum extender was about half of what the black sections of the Weber was radiating.

Mods in place and some pecan wood chips I was ready to Q!

Next mods, I plan to add a bird spinner to the extender, modify the air intake and add an ash catcher attachment, when I get around to it. The existing ash holes clog up on long unattended cooks.

Some "PRON" below...temp was stable at 222 F for 1.5 hrs, so I went inside to watch football and when half time was over and me and the game were in the third quarter, I rembered to go check on the Q. Temp was down to 140 F because the bottom holes were cloged full of ash, duh, more mods needed! It is not a NB Bandera, no ash room. So I adjusted the fire and it got done and my butt was great.

Slaw and smoked pork butt great eats!:icon_bigsmil

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21637&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21638&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21639&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21640&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21641&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21642&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21643&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21644&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21645&stc=1&d=1228968332 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21646&stc=1&d=1228968332

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[hav]

Picked this 22.5" OTG in great condition off of CL for $50.

They included the Weber Chimney and Weber Cover as well!

I love it!

Planning on smoking some B Backs this Sunday...let see...Pron should follow...

[Skidder]

Very nice score.

[mbshop]

a couple of days ago there was a weber rancher on cl in the sf bay area for 65.00 . it didn't stay on for very long.

[EatonHoggBBQ]

Found both of my red Weber kettles this past summer on Craigslist. The 18.5" one is in mint condition and has never been used. It still had the purchase receipt in it dated 20 Aug 75 when I bought it. It also came with one of those electric charcoal igniters and a groovy 70's style flowery cover.

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7958/dsc05736fw7.jpg

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/2899/dsc06116tj2.jpg

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5788/dsc06117vu9.jpg

receipt dated Aug 20th 1975
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2692/dsc06115zr7.jpg


John

[gpalasz]

Nice looking kettles.

[BigAl]

Here is a link to the post,
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53756

Anyone here know what ER indicates or where to find the date on this Weber?:confused::confused::confused:

[EatonHoggBBQ]

Here is a link to the post,
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53756

Anyone here know what ER indicates or where to find the date on this Weber?:confused::confused::confused:


Try this website. http://virtualweberbullet.com/wsmage.html :wink:
(http://virtualweberbullet.com/wsmage.html)

[BigAl]

Try this website. http://virtualweberbullet.com/wsmage.html :wink:
(http://virtualweberbullet.com/wsmage.html)

Thanks,
Looks like the Green one is from 1996 and the $4.00 small one that I bought is from 1981, it only has a "C" stamped on the vents.:eusa_clap

[grillboy823]

Nice ones Eaton, just goes to show that the Weber Kettles are the best charcoal grills (http://www.bobbysbest.com/Best-Gas-Charcoal-Grill-Reviews.html) every made. 20+ years old and they are still shiny as new! Though I'm sure they've had good upkeep :wink:

[kickassbbq]

I have a lot of smokers, but I have to admit that I can smoke the Badest Rack of Ribs ever on my Weber!!!
And that ain't no Chit.

[Sofa Q]

I made a couple of mods to one of my ol weber kettles. The damper blades got bent when I tryed to make it digest some lump and wouldnt choke the fire completly so I welded a ring to the damper blades.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/unknown073.jpg

The stock fire grate let to much charcoal fall through so I covered it with a piece of 3/4x9 expanded.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Cacus/unknown384.jpg


Made a ring to hold some charcoal for low-n-slo. Along with some 6" pieces to allow more air under the charcoal and help let the ashes fall through.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Cacus/unknown389.jpg

A new cooking grate.
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Cacus/unknown390.jpg

I'm to cheap to buy a performer so I emprovised. I also made a tool to scrape the grease and stuff with, an old hoe that I ground to the same radius as the kettle and a log / charcoal lighter. I stick the log lighter into the air supply on my bbq to get it started also.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/unknown013.jpg

.
Its all tuned up now and I can get well over 12 hours cook time from 1 load of charcoal at 225*. Figured I might as well have a snack while I waited for it to burn out.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/unknown060.jpg

A butt I cooked about 6 months ago on another kettle.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/mybutt035.jpg

[bigabyte]

Cool! Do you light the coals in one area on the outside of that ring and let it snake around?

[Sofa Q]

Cool! Do you light the coals in one area on the outside of that ring and let it snake around?

Yes.

[bigabyte]

OK, one more question about the charcoal ring, do you have it set up in some way that it snakes around in only one direction, or does it burn around both sides until it reaches the opposite side and burns out?

[sfbbqguy]

I made a couple of mods to one of my ol weber kettles. The damper blades got bent when I tryed to make it digest some lump and wouldnt choke the fire completly so I welded a ring to the damper blades.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/unknown073.jpg

The stock fire grate let to much charcoal fall through so I covered it with a piece of 3/4x9 expanded.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Cacus/unknown384.jpg


Made a ring to hold some charcoal for low-n-slo. Along with some 6" pieces to allow more air under the charcoal and help let the ashes fall through.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Cacus/unknown389.jpg

A new cooking grate.
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Cacus/unknown390.jpg

I'm to cheap to buy a performer so I emprovised. I also made a tool to scrape the grease and stuff with, an old hoe that I ground to the same radius as the kettle and a log / charcoal lighter. I stick the log lighter into the air supply on my bbq to get it started also.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/unknown013.jpg

.
Its all tuned up now and I can get well over 12 hours cook time from 1 load of charcoal at 225*. Figured I might as well have a snack while I waited for it to burn out.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/unknown060.jpg

A butt I cooked about 6 months ago on another kettle.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/americanwest/mybutt035.jpg

Love this! Is the 6" expando on the inside around the edges just to hold the fuel? What is the diameter of your charcoal ring?

Don't tell the drumheads but with something like this I might be able to nix the UDS...not that I'm looking for a reason to do that but if you can easily get 12 hours at 225* .

[Sofa Q]

OK, one more question about the charcoal ring, do you have it set up in some way that it snakes around in only one direction, or does it burn around both sides until it reaches the opposite side and burns out?

I start the fire so it only goes one direction generaly. I just leave a space between the begining and the end, about 2". If the fire jumps to the other end I just get my tongs and move the hot coals to the other side,but its not usualy a problem because the one touch gives outstanding controll.

If I want to fast track and cook at 300* or so I will light both ends because it tends to overheat the meat on one side if I dont.

The pic with the fattys was from before I started using the 6" pieces around the outside and the charcoal would not burn thoroghly every time. With them in there occasionaly there will be a filbert sized chunk of lump charcoal or wood that dident burn all the way.

If I am in a hurry I light about 1/3 of a weber chimney of charcoal and dump it in then add the rest of the charcoal + chunks.

[Sofa Q]

Love this! Is the 6" expando on the inside around the edges just to hold the fuel? What is the diameter of your charcoal ring?

Don't tell the drumheads but with something like this I might be able to nix the UDS...not that I'm looking for a reason to do that but if you can easily get 12 hours at 225* .

I think to make it work on the UDS youll need to make a basket shaped like a doenut with the hole in the middle about 6" wide, and the about 10+ inches tall. Youll need about 1/2 - 3/4" space all the way around between the barrel and the basket I assume. To get an efficient burn.

On Bbq Bubba's basket, over at TQJ, his basket is 8" tall and about 19" wide. You would need to make up for the volume lost in the center of the doenut to get the burn time you would from a traditional style basket by making the doenut, or whatever you want to call it, taller.

On edit:Bubba's ring cant be 19" it is a 8" X 48" piece overlaped about 1-1/2 - 2". My ring is 14".

[Hachie Qer]

Hey y'all. My first post. I started with a Smokey Joe over 20 years ago. Great little grill. After the legs rusted off a friend took it and fabricated new legs and kept it smokin'. Later I got a 22.5 which served me well for years. I had to leave it in New Mexico cuz it wouldn't fit in the trailer when I moved back to TX. :frown: I will have another one! I have a new Smokey Joe which works fine for the wife and I, but too small for entertaining. I've been using a cheap Uniflame kettle for now, but it's not the same. Definitely not built to last like a Weber.

Glad to be here. Lots of great info. Watch for my post in a few days about my rescue of a NB offset smoker. Needs work but the firebox and cooking chamber are still intact.

[sfbbqguy]

I think to make it work on the UDS youll need to make a basket shaped like a doenut with the hole in the middle about 6" wide, and the about 10+ inches tall. Youll need about 1/2 - 3/4" space all the way around between the barrel and the basket I assume. To get an efficient burn.

On Bbq Bubba's basket, over at TQJ, his basket is 8" tall and about 19" wide. You would need to make up for the volume lost in the center of the doenut to get the burn time you would from a traditional style basket by making the doenut, or whatever you want to call it, taller.

On edit:Bubba's ring cant be 19" it is a 8" X 48" piece overlaped about 1-1/2 - 2". My ring is 14".

This is good...thanks. Actually not thinking of doing this with UDS but I also have a Weber 22.5 that i was considering this for.

[Big George's BBQ]

Impressive Very nice improvements