Lined barrels suck

[Hozman]

just saying...................:mad2:

 

[TexasAggie97]

Amen brother!

 

[ComputerMike]

You only deal with one lined barrel.

 

[EmilPatrick]

My last UDS was a lined barrel. Between the fires, torching, and grinding that went on to remove it, I think I severely aggravated most of my neighbors.

It’s all worth it once it’s up and running. Good luck!

 

[JMSetzler]

It's all about what you have cheap and easy access to. The idea of not being able to find an unlined barrel almost turned me away from building a UDS. For me, the whole idea of building a UDS was a huge challenge since I'm not very mechanically inclined. I was looking for the easiest way out without having to spend TOO much money. I ended up with a tan liner and a weed burner. The weed burner coupled with a wire brush wheel on my 3/8" drill took care of the dirty work for me...

 

[Teleking]

Or the other side of the coin is... If a weed burner or several hot fires don't take it off. You really think that a 225 fire will after seasoning????

Not to mention the laundry list of carcinogens in the smoke you cook your food in for 8 to 14+ hours. Burn it, wash it, season it, run it.

YMMV

 

[brewerjamie15]

Ya know, after having read multiple horror stories about the dreaded liner, I can truly say I will not buy a drum like that -ever-. I stumbled across a heavy duty drum for free. I did a burn, wipe out, burn, clean, done. If the dreaded day comes forth that I need to replace my lovely friend it will be as free of red liner as its predecessor.

 

[Bigg Higg's BBQ]

Yes they do !!

 

[Kack]

Build a bigger fire. Burns off every time.

 

[Hozman]

well two fires and about a hour of grinding the barrel is pretty much done. Going to burn it one more time to season the bare metal.

I had this barrel glowing red it was so hot and still did not remove all of the liner. I will never ever buy another barrel with a liner.

 

[SmokerKing]

Unlined, new barrels only for me, $50.00 all day long.

 

[razrbakcrzy]

I can buy clean barrels all day for 6.00 with rings.. they were Used for hand washing liquid soap..

 

[Carbon]

Depending on where you are finding the ideal barrel is the hardest part of the entire build.