View Full Version : Cutting a 3" ring out of a drum
Roguejim
01-28-2016, 01:48 PM
I have an angle grinder for the cutting, but I don't know how to draw two parallel lines around the drum's center, as a cutting guide. My intention is to notch out the top, and then somehow mount the ring on my Big Poppa drum for a rotisserie. I'm no engineer...:oops:
Win nut
01-28-2016, 02:01 PM
I used a jig saw with a metal cutting blade on mine. I just made multiple measurements and used a 48" aluminum rule to connect the dots with a grease pen. Then cut away! I mounted the top 2" of a Weber grill and bolted it to my barrel for a weber lid upgrade. I could use a weber rotisserie with no issues.
Bludawg
01-28-2016, 02:04 PM
Make it easy on yourself make your cut just below the center of the rib. This way the lid will still fit and you can use a lid clamp to hold it to the drum. Lay the donor drum down on an overturned movers dolly so the casters act as a roller. This way you can hold the grinder and spin the drum getting an even cut.
rob g
01-28-2016, 02:05 PM
A drywall square should let you rest the datum edge on top of the drum and then you can hold a pencil against the graduations on the 48" length of the square. They aren't expensive and can be found at Home Depot or other building supply places
yakdung
01-28-2016, 03:10 PM
Just purchased a drywall square from Homo Depo for $11.00.
Rockinar
01-28-2016, 03:11 PM
Drill with a hole saw would give you less headaches.
IamMadMan
01-28-2016, 03:31 PM
Make it easy on yourself make your cut just below the center of the rib. This way the lid will still fit and you can use a lid clamp to hold it to the drum. Lay the donor drum down on an overturned movers dolly so the casters act as a roller. This way you can hold the grinder and spin the drum getting an even cut.
I agree, keep it below the lid, much easier to handle...
Drill with a hole saw would give you less headaches.
If you have a friend who is an electrician (or plumber), he should have a 3" hole saw or punch that will work well with no effort. If not Home Depot or Lowes sells hole saws and pilot mandrills.
Roguejim
01-28-2016, 07:03 PM
Wow, was I unclear in my original post. Sorry for the confusion.
I've seen guys mount a ring on top of their UDS to use for a roti, like a Weber roti ring, but home made, cut from another drum. Maybe this "ring" idea is unnecessary? Maybe I should just notch out the UDS rim for a roti. Is this a better idea rather than screwing around trying to cut a ring?
Fwismoker
01-28-2016, 07:09 PM
Wow, was I unclear in my original post. Sorry for the confusion.
I've seen guys mount a ring on top of their UDS to use for a roti, like a Weber roti ring, but home made, cut from another drum. Maybe this "ring" idea is unnecessary? Maybe I should just notch out the UDS rim for a roti. Is this a better idea rather than screwing around trying to cut a ring?
Most on here can't relate but a few can... yes start with the "bird barrel"
Roti over a fire is a multitude better than man made briquettes. Not everyone can cook with wood depending on their living situation and access to wood splits and I understand that. Since you can burn with wood....YES YES YES just notch out a drum for a dedicated wood cook barrel.
cowgirl
01-28-2016, 07:18 PM
My rotisserie ring is a lot bigger (taller), I just measured at different intervals around the sacrificial barrel, drew a cutting line and went from there.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95548&highlight=rotisserie
I used a strap to hang the rotisserie motor so it wouldn't be permanent. I used to use it while camping.
Good luck with your build!
Roguejim
01-28-2016, 08:36 PM
My rotisserie ring is a lot bigger (taller), I just measured at different intervals around the sacrificial barrel, drew a cutting line and went from there.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95548&highlight=rotisserie
I used a strap to hang the rotisserie motor so it wouldn't be permanent. I used to use it while camping.
Good luck with your build!
Very interesting design. It looks like you cut out that drum section right down the center of a rib so it would rest on top of the drum rim. Smart.
cowgirl
01-28-2016, 08:51 PM
Very interesting design. It looks like you cut out that drum section right down the center of a rib so it would rest on top of the drum rim. Smart.
Thank you Jim! It might be taller than what you had in mind. I like being able to use the rotisserie and still use the grate underneath for food.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95550&highlight=venison+brats
Good luck with what ever you come up with!
ebijack
01-29-2016, 04:04 AM
I have an angle grinder for the cutting, but I don't know how to draw two parallel lines around the drum's center, as a cutting guide. My intention is to notch out the top, and then somehow mount the ring on my Big Poppa drum for a rotisserie. I'm no engineer...:oops:
Easy, A 4" tall piece of 2X4, 2X6 for a 3" tall ring piece. I would recommend not cutting out of the middle of a drum, that would be 2 cuts and not as sturdy as one end that would still have a solid edge/end ring and only make 1 cut. Drill a hole at your required height up from a square end cut in that piece of wood. The hole should be just large enough to hold your scribe or what ever you want to use. Stand the drum on a flat surface. Run the scribe and holder around the drum resting it on the cement. Put drum into a double wheeled wheel barrel with the scribed end sticking out. Cut the drum. Easily rotate the drum as you go. Nice work height too. If you messed up you still have more drum to work with.
effinUker
01-29-2016, 05:14 AM
Drill with a hole saw would give you less headaches.
Only if he was making a hole, he wants to make a ring.
Dweverett
01-29-2016, 05:30 AM
Making marks with multiple measurements is accurate enough but another option is to find/ make a long strip of paper the width you want ant wrap it around for marking. Easier to get the parallel lines on the flat surface
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