UDS Lid (Bottom of Weber grill)

eyenology · 12-03-2009, 09:55 AM

When we did our build BIL had a couple bottoms of Weber 22.5 grills left over from previous builds. We decided to weld this to the lid of the drum and cutout the lid with a sawzall creating a rim that fits perfectly.

It was a "pretty close" fit, and to make it perfect I needed to slightly bend out the rolled rim on the grill, but it wasn't too much. We tested several lids before we found one that fit both the drum and the grill.

We didn't take photos during the build, but here's some detail shots of the finished lid. Let me know if there are other shots you'd like to see and I'll try to get them up.

Phubar · 12-03-2009, 09:58 AM

Nice!
Thanks for the show and tell!

willkat98 · 12-03-2009, 09:58 AM

Nice work!

Like how you even flipped the handles on the old kettle bottom!

eyenology · 12-03-2009, 10:00 AM

Yeah, we took the handle off to paint and it just made sense. Also forgot to mention that we cut the leg supports off with an angle grinder.

BobBrisket · 12-03-2009, 10:03 AM

I see. So you welded the Weber bottom to the ring cut out of the drum lid? Makes sense to me. The drum lid is already a perfect fit to the drum so then just weld the lid to it. Very nice. How did you go about removing the porcelain coating so the that welds would stick?

Kack · 12-03-2009, 10:06 AM

A flap disk on a grinder will remove the coating

eyenology · 12-03-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobBrisket

I see. So you welded the Weber bottom to the ring cut out of the drum lid? Makes sense to me. The drum lid is already a perfect fit to the drum so then just weld the lid to it. Very nice. How did you go about removing the porcelain coating so the that welds would stick?

We just used the angle grinder to get metal on metal the entire way around. Also, we cutout the lid AFTER the weld. I think it would have been very difficult to cutout before welding. We used the shortest blade we could find on the sawzall to avoid hitting the side of the dome.

BlkJeep · 12-03-2009, 10:06 AM

Awesome! Thanks. One question? What is that white stuff? It's everywhere roofs, smoker, and ground.....

eyenology · 12-03-2009, 10:07 AM

this thing kicks up A LOT of ash :) just kidding

It's been snowing here off and on the last couple of days...

sfbbqguy · 12-03-2009, 10:15 AM

Very nice! More room under dome is great and air vents are perfect.

BobBrisket · 12-03-2009, 10:19 AM

Waiting to cut the lid out till the end will probably save on warping during the welding process too. While I don't have an extra Weber bottom, I do have an extra lid I have beens saving. I think I'm gonna use this technique but with a Weber lid instead. Makes perfect sense and makes for one perfect, airtight fit.

Thanks for the pics and tutorial. Now all I need is another drum.

Hmm, so let's say a person can't weld or doesn't have access to a welder etc, do you all think JB Weld would work and hold as an alternative?

eyenology · 12-03-2009, 10:26 PM

I'm not sure, never used JB Weld. I'm sure someone out there has more experience with this than me.

Burt · 12-04-2009, 09:09 PM

Sweet mod. I need me some similar mod parts. Oh. And to learn how to weld.

Stef · 12-04-2009, 09:24 PM

A coworker asked me if simply soldering the pipe nipples i the intake holes would be enough? Sounds interesting is you used lead-free solder, but would there be enough surface contact for that to be secure?

Drifter · 12-04-2009, 11:47 PM

Looks good, great idea for a lid with left over parts!!

12-03-2009, 09:58 AM	#2
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice! Thanks for the show and tell! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 *Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow

12-03-2009, 09:58 AM	#3
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice work! Like how you even flipped the handles on the old kettle bottom! __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

12-03-2009, 10:00 AM	#4
eyenology Got Wood. Join Date: 11-26-09 Location: Rock Springs, WY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, we took the handle off to paint and it just made sense. Also forgot to mention that we cut the leg supports off with an angle grinder. __________________ UDS + Weber Gasser

12-03-2009, 10:03 AM	#5
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I see. So you welded the Weber bottom to the ring cut out of the drum lid? Makes sense to me. The drum lid is already a perfect fit to the drum so then just weld the lid to it. Very nice. How did you go about removing the porcelain coating so the that welds would stick? __________________ 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!

12-03-2009, 10:06 AM	#8
BlkJeep is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Centralia, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome! Thanks. One question? What is that white stuff? It's everywhere roofs, smoker, and ground..... __________________ Jud 1-Weber Silver 22.5" 1-Jeep® UDS 1-Topless 22.5" Red Weber Kettle

12-03-2009, 10:06 AM	#6
Kack Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-25-09 Location: Hazzard County, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A flap disk on a grinder will remove the coating

12-03-2009, 10:07 AM	#9
eyenology Got Wood. Join Date: 11-26-09 Location: Rock Springs, WY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	this thing kicks up A LOT of ash :) just kidding It's been snowing here off and on the last couple of days... __________________ UDS + Weber Gasser

12-03-2009, 10:15 AM	#10
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice! More room under dome is great and air vents are perfect. __________________ 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

12-03-2009, 10:19 AM	#11
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Waiting to cut the lid out till the end will probably save on warping during the welding process too. While I don't have an extra Weber bottom, I do have an extra lid I have beens saving. I think I'm gonna use this technique but with a Weber lid instead. Makes perfect sense and makes for one perfect, airtight fit. Thanks for the pics and tutorial. Now all I need is another drum. Hmm, so let's say a person can't weld or doesn't have access to a welder etc, do you all think JB Weld would work and hold as an alternative? __________________ 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! Last edited by BobBrisket; 12-03-2009 at 10:54 AM..

12-03-2009, 10:26 PM	#12
eyenology Got Wood. Join Date: 11-26-09 Location: Rock Springs, WY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not sure, never used JB Weld. I'm sure someone out there has more experience with this than me. __________________ UDS + Weber Gasser

12-04-2009, 09:09 PM	#13
Burt Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-27-09 Location: Redcrest, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sweet mod. I need me some similar mod parts. Oh. And to learn how to weld. __________________ Burt [UBS newb, but smokin'!]

12-04-2009, 09:24 PM	#14
Stef Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-28-09 Location: Brighton, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A coworker asked me if simply soldering the pipe nipples i the intake holes would be enough? Sounds interesting is you used lead-free solder, but would there be enough surface contact for that to be secure? __________________ Just a Weber OTS 22.5. For now...

12-04-2009, 11:47 PM	#15
Drifter is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-02-09 Location: Brookland, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks good, great idea for a lid with left over parts!! __________________ Weber 22.5 OTG; UDS; knockoff Char-Griller sidebox smoker; Char-Broil RED gasser

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