Flattening out a warped drum lid

raiderx · 11-19-2008, 02:21 PM

Anyone have any tips on fixing a warped drum lid? I was burning off the paint on the lid last night and now it looks a little like a pringles chip. I figure if I really need to, I can brace it straight by screwing some angle iron across the top, but I'd rather just find a way to flatten it out.

BBQ Grail · 11-19-2008, 02:23 PM

Where's Albuque and his hammer when you need it?

BobBrisket · 11-19-2008, 02:55 PM

The bottom of my drum warped when I burned it out. Luckily it warped upward into the drum so the dome shape kinda acts as a grease diverter and channels all the grease towards the drum wall. I tried everything and it would not flatten out. It would basically just bulge downward when I pressed against it. Can you just score a new lid maybe?

raiderx · 11-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobBrisket

Can you just score a new lid maybe?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I saw some extras at the yard where I got my drum. I was just thinking taking an "extended lunch" and running down there.

sfbbqguy · 11-19-2008, 03:21 PM

Maybe you could use the lid off that thing in your avatar...or maybe that would make the food smell/taste funny!

raiderx · 11-19-2008, 04:15 PM

To stay on topic, I'm heading out to look for a new lid.

sfbbqguy - Don't think I wouldn't! Here, I found you something: (http://cgi.ebay.com/Broncos-helmet-smoker-bbq-barbeque-NFL-Football-Denver_W0QQitemZ270302521469QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item270302521469&_trksid=p328 6.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1 |240%3A131

sfbbqguy · 11-19-2008, 05:36 PM

The thought has crossed my mind...not sure I could get away with that one.

raiderx · 11-19-2008, 05:45 PM

Well, everything works out - got another lid from the same place for two bucks.

I actually do have a Weber 22 lid - found a discarded One-Touch silver around the corner while walking the dog last week. The bottom is rusty, but the lid is fine. Just wanted to have the flat lid for smaller batches.

sfbbqguy · 11-19-2008, 05:54 PM

The dog walk thing is sort-of crazy as that's exactly how I found my Weber lid! So needless to say I wasn't afraid of bending the rim to fit my drum.
You better get that thing done for Sunday.

Norcoredneck · 11-19-2008, 06:15 PM

Use the band clamp. Try heating it when it's on.

raiderx · 11-19-2008, 06:20 PM

norcoredneck - I'll try that. I wouldn't mind having a spare lid to experiment with.

As far as the Weber goes, since I have the whole kettle, I'm going to grind off the top edge of the bowl to use as a collar insert for the drum and leave the lid as-is.

We'll see if this is ready to use by Sunday. I'm hating these short days. No daylight to do stuff after work.

Norcoredneck · 11-19-2008, 06:25 PM

Where did you get your drum? Most refurb places have spares that can be bought cheap.

raiderx · 11-19-2008, 06:38 PM

I picked up spare drum lid today - a couple of posts back.

11-19-2008, 02:21 PM	#1
raiderx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Richmond, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Flattening out a warped drum lid Anyone have any tips on fixing a warped drum lid? I was burning off the paint on the lid last night and now it looks a little like a pringles chip. I figure if I really need to, I can brace it straight by screwing some angle iron across the top, but I'd rather just find a way to flatten it out.

11-19-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where's Albuque and his hammer when you need it? __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

11-19-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The bottom of my drum warped when I burned it out. Luckily it warped upward into the drum so the dome shape kinda acts as a grease diverter and channels all the grease towards the drum wall. I tried everything and it would not flatten out. It would basically just bulge downward when I pressed against it. Can you just score a new lid maybe? __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

11-19-2008, 03:21 PM	#5
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maybe you could use the lid off that thing in your avatar...or maybe that would make the food smell/taste funny! __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

11-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#7
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The thought has crossed my mind...not sure I could get away with that one. __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

11-19-2008, 05:45 PM	#8
raiderx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Richmond, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, everything works out - got another lid from the same place for two bucks. I actually do have a Weber 22 lid - found a discarded One-Touch silver around the corner while walking the dog last week. The bottom is rusty, but the lid is fine. Just wanted to have the flat lid for smaller batches.

11-19-2008, 05:54 PM	#9
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The dog walk thing is sort-of crazy as that's exactly how I found my Weber lid! So needless to say I wasn't afraid of bending the rim to fit my drum. You better get that thing done for Sunday. __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

11-19-2008, 06:15 PM	#10
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Use the band clamp. Try heating it when it's on. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

11-19-2008, 06:20 PM	#11
raiderx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Richmond, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	norcoredneck - I'll try that. I wouldn't mind having a spare lid to experiment with. As far as the Weber goes, since I have the whole kettle, I'm going to grind off the top edge of the bowl to use as a collar insert for the drum and leave the lid as-is. We'll see if this is ready to use by Sunday. I'm hating these short days. No daylight to do stuff after work.

11-19-2008, 06:25 PM	#12
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where did you get your drum? Most refurb places have spares that can be bought cheap. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

11-19-2008, 06:38 PM	#13
raiderx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Richmond, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I picked up spare drum lid today - a couple of posts back.

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