Need a UDS Oil Drum Lid??

DUCKSHOT · 01-03-2013, 11:49 AM

I have access to an empty oil drum with the top cut off with the special opener and still has the nice rounded edge on top. Don't know what I can use for a top that's free or very cheap. I have read some are using a 22" Weber top but don't know where to get one and I looked. I can say I don't like the idea of using the Weber top and having grease come off the top and roll down the drum, unless I'm missing something. I wanted the flat top type lid so I could use a chrome tip for exhaust.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

J'ville Grill · 01-03-2013, 12:16 PM

I don't see any issue with using a Weber lid. I use Weber lids on two of my kettles and my Cajun Bandit. Also I have a headless barrel that I got for a UDS project and the Weber lid fits like a glove. Another thing my Weber WSM uses a dome style lid also, no problem.

Militant83 · 01-03-2013, 01:00 PM

Hit craigslist and find an old weber kettle or similar grill and use the lid. Ive seen it done plenty if times and no one has had any complaints that i have seen.

Bludawg · 01-03-2013, 01:36 PM

Sheet metal and a MIG welder,

save the top piece possible uses Diffuser, Add castes and use it for a UDS cart, Ash pan for the fire basket.

DUCKSHOT · 01-03-2013, 06:14 PM

Checked Craigslist and no luck. No access to welder so I don't know where to look now. Weber kettle top is $50 plus shipping and tax., not what I want to pay.

Bludawg · 01-03-2013, 06:47 PM

Guess you should have got an open head drum

DUCKSHOT · 01-04-2013, 07:46 AM

Can't find any free open head drums.... I could buy a used one for 65 or buy a lid that I read may or may not fit. I looked at Walmart, Lowes and Home Depot websites and no luck with the other brands kettle cookers going for $25.

01-03-2013, 11:49 AM	#1
DUCKSHOT Found some matches. Join Date: 01-02-13 Location: Dickinson, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Need a UDS Oil Drum Lid?? I have access to an empty oil drum with the top cut off with the special opener and still has the nice rounded edge on top. Don't know what I can use for a top that's free or very cheap. I have read some are using a 22" Weber top but don't know where to get one and I looked. I can say I don't like the idea of using the Weber top and having grease come off the top and roll down the drum, unless I'm missing something. I wanted the flat top type lid so I could use a chrome tip for exhaust. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

01-03-2013, 12:16 PM	#2
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't see any issue with using a Weber lid. I use Weber lids on two of my kettles and my Cajun Bandit. Also I have a headless barrel that I got for a UDS project and the Weber lid fits like a glove. Another thing my Weber WSM uses a dome style lid also, no problem. __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

01-03-2013, 01:00 PM	#3
Militant83 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-11 Location: Lancaster, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hit craigslist and find an old weber kettle or similar grill and use the lid. Ive seen it done plenty if times and no one has had any complaints that i have seen. __________________ Custom 250 gal drum cooker,Weber OTG,Maverick ET-73,Covert Black Thermapen

01-03-2013, 01:36 PM	#4
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sheet metal and a MIG welder, save the top piece possible uses Diffuser, Add castes and use it for a UDS cart, Ash pan for the fire basket. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

01-03-2013, 06:47 PM	#6
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Guess you should have got an open head drum __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

01-03-2013, 06:14 PM	#5
DUCKSHOT Found some matches. Join Date: 01-02-13 Location: Dickinson, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Checked Craigslist and no luck. No access to welder so I don't know where to look now. Weber kettle top is $50 plus shipping and tax., not what I want to pay.

01-04-2013, 07:46 AM	#7
DUCKSHOT Found some matches. Join Date: 01-02-13 Location: Dickinson, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't find any free open head drums.... I could buy a used one for 65 or buy a lid that I read may or may not fit. I looked at Walmart, Lowes and Home Depot websites and no luck with the other brands kettle cookers going for $25.