XL Ugly Drum Smoker
 

Since there are different issues with the build of a 85 gal UDS, I thought a separate thread would be helpful.

I am considering building a few of them. I will probably have to buy them new. Here is one choice which has "Interior Coating Mild Rust Inhibitor".

http://www.grainger.com/images/produ...d/XL-2GTX8.JPG

That barrel is from this source, but there may be better sources.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ite...-Drums-_-2GTY4

The specifications are:

Capacity (Gal.) 85
Height (In.) 39 1/4
Overall Height (In.) 39 1/2
Inside Dia. (In.) 26
Outside Dia. (In.) 27
Construction Rolled and Formed
Material Carbon Steel
Material Thickness (In.) 0.048
Interior Coating Mild Rust Inhibitor
UN Rating Solid 1A2/X440/S
UN Rating Liquid 1A2T/Y320/S
UN Certification 1A2/X440/S
Thickness (mm) 1.2
For Use With Packing Groups I, II and III of Hazardous Materials
Color Yellow with A Red Cover
Standards DOT 49 CFR173.3


I am not sure if the 26" Weber grills will fit in something exactly 26" inside diameter?

Keep us posted if the grates fit from a 26 in. weber!! That's nice looking barrel.

85 gal. UDS.Great minds deteriorate with great rapidity!
 

Well, so far I can't find either the size or a source for a Weber 26" replacement grate.

Lowes? Home Depot?

Just checked their web sites and both only carry up to the 22.5" size ones. The new 26" is so new, they probably don't think they need to carry any replacement parts yet.

Looked at the Weber.com site and they don't have 'em there either yet. I will give them a call Monday to see if they just haven't put them up on the site.

Here you go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Weber-26-inch-ch...3286.m20.l1116

Dang! Thanks a lot. :biggrin: I couldn't find a thing.

I just measured the grate for the 22.5 Weber and it is 21.5". This leads me to believe the grate for the 26.75 " Weber will be around 25.75" which just might fit this particular drum.

Seems to me that there may be room for three of them with that much extra height? Looking at Desert Dweller's BDS, you could get 15 butts in there with three grates.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/at...1&d=1236954627

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/at...1&d=1236954627

Just got a tweet from Larry (BBQGrail) who said he found his 26" grates at Weber. Thanks Bro!

Weber grates 25 3/8th
 

Went by the local grill and smoker store with tape. 25 3/8th in.
Should fit!

That is great news. Thanks for doing that! :biggrin:

The grate part number 71201 and that is $41.75 direct from Weber. You will have to tell them OVER and OVER that you have the part number or they will be asking for your grill model number, etc.

Very helpful and even cheaper than Ebay. Thanks!

HSLS, Hey, how ya gonna UGLY that beauty up? I mean that takes the U right out of UDS...