scm1226
is one Smokin' Farker
Strange I know But i have fallen into a top from a friends WSM (some warranty issue). Has anyone ever used the top for a UDS??? If so have any pictures?
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WSM top for a UDS??
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JMSetzler
Babbling Farker
Lots of folks use them on drums. It takes some specific size drum or you will need to modify the top of the drum to make it fit, but it works well.
Wampus
somebody shut me the fark up.
Yep, I have one on mine. It didn't fit around the "rolled" top of my drum and since I also use this lid for my OTS at times, I didn't want to modify it. So instead, I just welded on some short tabs inside the drum at the top to prevent the lid from falling off. Basically, my lid sits directly on top of the rolled bead at the top of the drum.
You can see the tabs in this photo....the ones that run vertically.....hard to see. I wish I had better pic.
As you can see, the Weber lid sits on the top of the rolled edge.
You can see the tabs in this photo....the ones that run vertically.....hard to see. I wish I had better pic.
As you can see, the Weber lid sits on the top of the rolled edge.
scm1226
is one Smokin' Farker
Yep, I have one on mine. It didn't fit around the "rolled" top of my drum and since I also use this lid for my OTS at times, I didn't want to modify it. So instead, I just welded on some short tabs inside the drum at the top to prevent the lid from falling off. Basically, my lid sits directly on top of the rolled bead at the top of the drum.
You can see the tabs in this photo....the ones that run vertically.....hard to see. I wish I had better pic.
As you can see, the Weber lid sits on the top of the rolled edge.
Is that a WSM or OTS top? Looks like a kettle top.
HeSmellsLikeSmoke
somebody shut me the fark up.
Just to make sure. You are talking about a 22.5" WSM top, aren't you?
scm1226
is one Smokin' Farker
YEs a 22.5 inch WSM top. Is there anyway to fit it to a UDS?
HeSmellsLikeSmoke
somebody shut me the fark up.
I remember one build that used a WSM lid. Let me see if I can find who did it.
Wampus
somebody shut me the fark up.
:doh:
:crazy:
Sorry. Yep....it's from my OTS. TOTALLY misread the OP. My fault.....
I read it as "Weber" top.
:tsk: Dumbarse......:tape:
Wampus
somebody shut me the fark up.
Here's a post put up by brother 4dueces. Is THIS a top or bottom?
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1541023&postcount=34
You'll have to ask him how he attached it.
Forgive me....I don't own a WSM so I'm not sure if that's a bottom or top.
I really AM trying to help here......:laugh:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1541023&postcount=34
You'll have to ask him how he attached it.
Forgive me....I don't own a WSM so I'm not sure if that's a bottom or top.
I really AM trying to help here......:laugh:
swamprb
somebody shut me the fark up.
The lid of a Kettle and a WSM are formed differently.
A kettle lid fits over the bowl, and a WSM fits into the center section and will not fit its own base. A kettle lid will fit the base of a WSM.
I have yet to find an open 55 gallon drum that will accept a kettle lid without the soon to be patented swamprb Kettle Flange mod or flaring the lip of the kettle lid to fit.
Mine are removable to utilize the drum lid, rotisserie rings or the Weber lid.
The majority of closed drums that I have built have been able to accept the Weber lids without any mods. Just be sure to cut the top off inside the lip edge of the barrel.
The lids of a Smokey Joe will fit on 15 gallon drums.
And my 26.75" Weber Bar-B-Q-Kettle lid fits on my 85 gallon drum.
I also have an open 30 gallon drum that is too wide for the 18" Weber lids but the flange mod will take care of the fit issue. I'll probably make that a Winter project.
YMMV
So to answer the original question - IMO, No - the WSM lid will not fit or be a suitable lid for a Drum Smoker. (but you can send it to me and I'll trade you a kettle for it!)
A kettle lid fits over the bowl, and a WSM fits into the center section and will not fit its own base. A kettle lid will fit the base of a WSM.
I have yet to find an open 55 gallon drum that will accept a kettle lid without the soon to be patented swamprb Kettle Flange mod or flaring the lip of the kettle lid to fit.
Mine are removable to utilize the drum lid, rotisserie rings or the Weber lid.
The majority of closed drums that I have built have been able to accept the Weber lids without any mods. Just be sure to cut the top off inside the lip edge of the barrel.
The lids of a Smokey Joe will fit on 15 gallon drums.
And my 26.75" Weber Bar-B-Q-Kettle lid fits on my 85 gallon drum.
I also have an open 30 gallon drum that is too wide for the 18" Weber lids but the flange mod will take care of the fit issue. I'll probably make that a Winter project.
YMMV
So to answer the original question - IMO, No - the WSM lid will not fit or be a suitable lid for a Drum Smoker. (but you can send it to me and I'll trade you a kettle for it!)
swamprb
somebody shut me the fark up.
scm1226
is one Smokin' Farker
Thanks for the responses. I will however play around with it this summer, I will send you the pics if I come up with anything. My UDS currently has a otg lid, not a great fit though, we shall see.
Thanks,
Thanks,
smokeyw
is Blowin Smoke!
My 22.5" Weber kettle lids fit my drums perfect, no mods or anything. I am told that if you get drums with a bolt on locking ring instead of a clamp on locking ring it will fit. These drums contained food grade grease and had the bolted locking ring.
Rich Parker
Babbling Farker
I use Weber lids on all mine. The only modification i made was to bend out the lip on the lid and then tap it back in place with a rubber hammer.
swamprb
somebody shut me the fark up.
My 22.5" Weber kettle lids fit my drums perfect, no mods or anything. I am told that if you get drums with a bolt on locking ring instead of a clamp on locking ring it will fit. These drums contained food grade grease and had the bolted locking ring.
Nice setup!
I have (and had) drums that had both the bolt on and clamp on styles of lid rings and none of them fit the kettle lids. Early on in my drum smoker journey I used lube barrels with plastic bladders to hold the grease and they had had the bolted rings.
But looking at yours the opening is nothing like the ones I've used or seen at the local drum and barrel recycler. Nice to know they are out there!
I still feel the drum lids cook best!
Johnny_Crunch
Babbling Farker
Did anyone actually read the original question? 
scm1226
is one Smokin' Farker
Better
Does anyone have an answer to the OP? That would be better. A 22.5 inch weber Smokey mountain Top on a UDS.? Don't want to get rid of a WSM top, want to put it to use.
Does anyone have an answer to the OP? That would be better. A 22.5 inch weber Smokey mountain Top on a UDS.? Don't want to get rid of a WSM top, want to put it to use.
swamprb
somebody shut me the fark up.
Yes, as a matter of fact I did read the original post.
And tried to show with pics the reasons a WSM lid will not fit. Now if someone else has any ideas, I'd like to see them. I have one idea, but its just a brain fart.
What part of my response in thread #10 don't we understand (besides not wanting to trade)?
just sayin'
And tried to show with pics the reasons a WSM lid will not fit. Now if someone else has any ideas, I'd like to see them. I have one idea, but its just a brain fart.
What part of my response in thread #10 don't we understand (besides not wanting to trade)?
just sayin'
scm1226
is one Smokin' Farker
I hear yeah swamp and I appreciate your responses. Trade really? Thought up you were joking. I don't think the shipping costs would be worth it.
swamprb
somebody shut me the fark up.
Here is something for you to consider-
Since you already have the 22" WSM lid, check with Weber to see how much it would cost to buy a center section, bowl, everything to make a smoker-it will be the best pit on your deck. It might cost almost the same as a new one, but you won't be disappointed. You never know?
I'll bet you can sell the lid on craigslist for $75, there are guys out there like me that have had warranty issues (like my out of round center section that I converted to a rotisserie) I could use the lid on my center and set it on a Performer or kettle. Yea shipping would be a $$$ pita.
Go simple on the Drum, check out the Big Drum Smoker site and look at the various cook pics. All mine are BDS clones and I couldn't be happier with the design.
