How a redneck makes a weber dome lid fit on a UDS smoker

ladieu

So my weber dome lid was no where close to fitting on my new barrel. I estimate that my barrel is about 3/4" larger than the weber

So here is how I "fixed" it

Lid before cutting

Attack w/ Angle Grinder

If you had a welding rig you could then weld it to the lid. In my case drill holes and put bolts through it. Then buz the excess bolt off with the angle grinder

Yay! Now it has a perfect factory fit.

Final step (not pictured) Hit the seam w/ RTV permatex silicone gasket maker (the 700 degree red stuff from advance auto) and then hit it with grill paint after it dries.
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BabyHuey · Posted: Aug 17 2012 Post subject:

I like it! Idea

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smootz · Posted: Aug 17 2012 Post subject:

Nut'un "redneck" 'bout dat.

Looks like a good idea to me.
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DrunkPlumber · Posted: Aug 18 2012 Post subject:

That, my friend, is Appalachian Engineering at it's finest!
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smootz · Posted: Aug 18 2012 Post subject:

ladieu · Posted: Aug 18 2012 Post subject:

Hey, I'm from Pittsburgh PA.. no shame here.. just lack of filling out profile fully.

Thanks for the kudos gang!
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Weber Genesis
Heavily Modified Chargriller Smoking Pro
Smokey Joe w/ Tamale pot mod
UDS - coming soon

ladieu · Posted: Aug 18 2012 Post subject:

There ya go. Updated my profile and added all my various urls to the sig. Now it should be easy enough to figure out who I am
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Weber Genesis
Heavily Modified Chargriller Smoking Pro
Smokey Joe w/ Tamale pot mod
UDS - coming soon

ladieu · Posted: Aug 18 2012 Post subject:

Just a thought... a metal cutting blade on a jigsaw would be a better choice than an angle grinder here...
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Heavily Modified Chargriller Smoking Pro
Smokey Joe w/ Tamale pot mod
UDS - coming soon

DrunkPlumber · Posted: Aug 18 2012 Post subject:

donny · Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 16 Location: greenwood,mi

did that on my first one