Weber kettle UDS mod

ComputerMike · 06-11-2008, 08:36 AM

I was thinking, if the lid from a kettle fits a 45 gallon drum, wouldn't the base fit as well? Assuming of course the addition of a flange so the drum slots inside the base. De-lid the bottom and place it on top of the base. Add flange so it slots inside the base and sits on top. Cut down and bend the legs of the kettle (or make shorter new ones) and you have an instant UDS. Three vents ready to go, easy access to ash, charcoal grate just needs a ring and you are set to Q.

Anyone tried this? Cool part is if you make the shorter legs the kettle is still unmodified.

Dr_KY · 06-11-2008, 08:42 AM

I keep picturing a WSM.

ComputerMike · 06-11-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_KY

I keep picturing a WSM.

It would look like a huge @ss WSM but still basically function like a UDS.

Smokin Gator · 06-11-2008, 08:57 AM

Somebody did this a while back... I can't remember who. It worked well. Seems like it was with a OTG.

Mark · 06-11-2008, 09:44 AM

Mike:

Yes you can stretch a Weber kettle (and similar) into a big WSM with a section of a 55-gallon drum. Here's one example and how the same extension ring is used on my UDS.

SmokeWatcher · 06-12-2008, 07:39 AM

Like this???

http://web.dbtech.net/~johnson/cooke...um/magnum.html

06-11-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
ComputerMike Take a breath! Join Date: 04-28-08 Location: Carvel, AB Canada	Weber kettle UDS mod I was thinking, if the lid from a kettle fits a 45 gallon drum, wouldn't the base fit as well? Assuming of course the addition of a flange so the drum slots inside the base. De-lid the bottom and place it on top of the base. Add flange so it slots inside the base and sits on top. Cut down and bend the legs of the kettle (or make shorter new ones) and you have an instant UDS. Three vents ready to go, easy access to ash, charcoal grate just needs a ring and you are set to Q. Anyone tried this? Cool part is if you make the shorter legs the kettle is still unmodified. __________________ UDS Stumps Clone

06-11-2008, 08:42 AM	#2
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	I keep picturing a WSM. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

06-11-2008, 08:57 AM	#4
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06-11-2008, 09:44 AM	#5
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551 Name/Nickname : Mark	Mike: Yes you can stretch a Weber kettle (and similar) into a big WSM with a section of a 55-gallon drum. Here's one example and how the same extension ring is used on my UDS. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality. Last edited by Mark; 02-26-2010 at 01:30 PM..

06-12-2008, 07:39 AM	#6
SmokeWatcher is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-06-07 Location: Florence, Az	Like this??? http://web.dbtech.net/~johnson/cooke...um/magnum.html __________________ If it ain't right, don't do it....If it ain't true, don't say it....If it ain't yours, don't take it.