Weber kettle lid bail on uds?

[cmwr]

Has anyone installed one of these on a 55-gallon drum and had it work well? I had a Weber performer grill one time and I never could get the lid to sit in the bail worth a crap. My son and I just built some UDS's this weekend with Weber lids and I'm getting tired already of having to set the lid on the ground every time I switch racks or check the meat temperatures lol.
https://www.weber.com/US/en/grills/charcoal-grills/charcoal-replacement-parts/lid-parts/63058.html

 

[charrederhead]

I don't have a UDS, but suggest you try to get Weber part #65188, which is the newer, improved bail that allows the lid to sit at 90 degrees and give full access to the grate.

 

[cmwr]

I don't have a UDS, but suggest you try to get Weber part #65188, which is the newer, improved bail that allows the lid to sit at 90 degrees and give full access to the grate.

I think maybe that was the problem. My performer must have been an older one because my lid wouldn't sit up much more than 30 degrees so it seems pretty useless.

 

[kls44]

Take a look at a lid from a weber that is not a performer. It has a hook on the inside that allows the lid to hang on the edge of the kettle. I duplicated this on my uds flat lid by using a conduit hanger cut in have, works great.

 

[cmwr]

Take a look at a lid from a weber that is not a performer. It has a hook on the inside that allows the lid to hang on the edge of the kettle. I duplicated this on my uds flat lid by using a conduit hanger cut in have, works great.

We built 2 this weekend. Mine has an old performer lid and my boys has a standard lid with the hook. His hook is about to break off. I don’t know any easy way to drill and mount a hook as the porcelain paint is rock hard and chips real bad. I don’t wanna ruin my lid otherwise I would. My flat lids had a hook like that also.

 

[kls44]

I don’t know any easy way to drill and mount a hook as the porcelain paint is rock hard and chips real bad. I don’t wanna ruin my lid otherwise I would. My flat lids had a hook like that also.

When I drilled the old weber lid for a thermometer, I put masking tape on it and took it easy. No chipping no problem.

 

[charrederhead]

We built 2 this weekend. Mine has an old performer lid and my boys has a standard lid with the hook. His hook is about to break off. I don’t know any easy way to drill and mount a hook as the porcelain paint is rock hard and chips real bad. I don’t wanna ruin my lid otherwise I would. My flat lids had a hook like that also.

I've drilled into Weber kettles a few times over the years and have had luck using a step bit after making a starter hole using a 1/16th followed by a 1/8th bit.

I apply masking tape over the spot to be drilled, then after drilling touch up with paint to prevent rust.

 

[rque]

I've drilled into Weber kettles a few times over the years and have had luck using a step bit after making a starter hole using a 1/16th followed by a 1/8th bit.

This, I drilled a hole in my kettle the same way, no problems with chipping.

 

[cmwr]

I've drilled into Weber kettles a few times over the years and have had luck using a step bit after making a starter hole using a 1/16th followed by a 1/8th bit.

I apply masking tape over the spot to be drilled, then after drilling touch up with paint to prevent rust.

Thanks for the tips!

 

[Pyle's BBQ]

What about putting 2 J hooks on the side of the UDS, where it will hold it against the barrel.

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[cmwr]

What about putting 2 J hooks on the side of the UDS, where it will hold it against the barrel.

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Pics?

 

[LifeLongWNYer]

Before I built my first UDS, somebody posted a drawing which could be used to make a hinge for a Weber lid on a UDS. I didn't save it, figuring that once I built my UDS, I would be able to find it again. No dice, never could find it again, but now is a good time to mention it, in case anyone remembers it.




Take care,





JBP

 

[cmwr]

I did this tonight with a stainless steel eye bolt. Works really nice

 

[effinUker]

You could try the hinge kit by Unknown BBQ.

https://unknownbbq.com/product/weber-kettle-lid-hinge/