A question on fitting of Weber lids.

elkhorn98

Meat Mopper

Feb 4, 2007

200

17

Occidental, CA

• Mar 28, 2015

• #41

Anyone ever try a removable ring? I have a new weber but need it for the grill. I use the drum lid but was thinking I could make a ring with bolts sticking out the outside to stop it from sliding inside. I know it would leak a little but then i could use either lid.

 

themule69

Epic Pitmaster

Oct 7, 2012

12,884

350

live north of fort smith arkansas between alma and

• Mar 28, 2015

• #42

I think it is wort the effort to add a ring or take a grinder and remove the lip from the top of the drum. The lid is powder coated and once you crack it the rust will start a lot sooner. Yes you can use high temp paint. But since you already have a good coating I prefer not to mess it up.

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• themule69
• Apr 24, 2013

Happy smoken.

David

 

chiefusn

Smoke Blower

Feb 22, 2013

123

16

Chesapeake, VA

• Mar 30, 2015

• #43

I used the outer edge of the flat lid. Welded it to the Weber lid, cut out the center, and put a rope gasket in it. Has worked like a champ for 2 seasons now.



Here is my hinge setup as well.