UDS Smoker

dport7 · 11-27-2013, 07:38 AM

Whats the best lid for it, ring with a bolt or a snap tight?
Thanks for your opinions.

c farmer · 11-27-2013, 07:40 AM

I don't have a lock ring for mine.

After a couple uses it fits nice and tight.

dport7 · 11-27-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by c farmer

I don't have a lock ring for mine.

After a couple uses it fits nice and tight.

ok, thanks c farmer.

Fwismoker · 11-27-2013, 08:51 AM

When i first built mine i thought i'd use the locking ring but soon realized there was no need.

J-Rod · 11-27-2013, 09:39 AM

Just use the drum lid sans lock ring. It'll seal just fine without it.

sincitydisciple01 · 11-27-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Rod

Just use the drum lid sans lock ring. It'll seal just fine without it.

Yep. We've built 6-7 drums and all of the came w/ locking rings. As long as you have a good fitting lid, a ring isn't really critical.

SmittyJonz · 11-27-2013, 10:15 AM

Just drop ur lid a cpl times and it'll fit Real Tight and actually be hard to get off........

ajstrider · 11-27-2013, 12:30 PM

Locking ring got thrown out on both of mine, no need for it. If you burn it out, do not put the lid on it, you will warp it at that high of temperature.

dport7 · 11-27-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

Just drop ur lid a cpl times and it'll fit Real Tight and actually be hard to get off........

Is that a pic of yours?

SmittyJonz · 11-27-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dport7

Is that a pic of yours?

I wouldn't use someone else's as my Avatar........LOL
His name is Frank..........

dport7 · 11-27-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

I wouldn't use someone else's as my Avatar........LOL
His name is Frank..........

Thanks, you better not use anybody else's LOL
I picked up a couple barrels today, so I'm gathering pics, to get ideas.
Frank looks like a good one and how did he come to be Frank?

SmittyJonz · 11-27-2013, 08:45 PM

He just looks like a Frank.

Bigr314 · 11-27-2013, 10:52 PM

Frank is a cool looking dude

11-27-2013, 07:38 AM	#1
dport7 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-08-13 Location: North East Georgia.	UDS Smoker Whats the best lid for it, ring with a bolt or a snap tight? Thanks for your opinions. __________________ If it turns out good, eat it, if it turns out bad, eat it anyway! Finish Strong!

11-27-2013, 07:40 AM	#2
c farmer Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-13-13 Location: pa	I don't have a lock ring for mine. After a couple uses it fits nice and tight. __________________ Adam Gold mini wsm 1st gen mes, amazin dust and pellet smoker, and the uds. Double O' Seven == Rotisserie/Grill/Smoker Hybrid and offset.

11-27-2013, 08:51 AM	#4
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11-27-2013, 09:39 AM	#5
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	Just use the drum lid sans lock ring. It'll seal just fine without it. __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.

11-27-2013, 10:15 AM	#7
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Just drop ur lid a cpl times and it'll fit Real Tight and actually be hard to get off........ __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

11-27-2013, 12:30 PM	#8
ajstrider is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-12 Location: Kentucky	Locking ring got thrown out on both of mine, no need for it. If you burn it out, do not put the lid on it, you will warp it at that high of temperature. __________________ Weber Summit Charcoal Grill and 22” WSM. Former user of pellet grills and XL BGE
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11-27-2013, 08:45 PM	#12
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	He just looks like a Frank. __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

11-27-2013, 10:52 PM	#13
Bigr314 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-20-13 Location: Uniontown,Pa	Frank is a cool looking dude __________________ Ron-Born and proudly raised in New Orleans, Louisiana Pastry Chef Weber 22.5 Kettle,Blackstone 36 Griddle,UDS Shirley Fabrication 24x50 RF with warmer(Boss Hogg) Tab Benoit- Must listen to this artist. A cross between southern blues,Stevie Ray, and Louisiana cajun. Great listening while having a brew and tending the stick burner.