Sean "Puffy" Coals
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I think that IS a good idea. Heading to HD today to get the rest of my hardware. I'll update tonight or tomorrow with everything I get done today.
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I think that IS a good idea. Heading to HD today to get the rest of my hardware. I'll update tonight or tomorrow with everything I get done today.
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It Seems lke the pipe going to the bottom of your smoker will be in the way when you try to move it using the wheels. I would move the wheels on the other side of the drum. It also seems like your intake is "poking" through your ash-catch plate. If that is the case, there might be a problem with the ash clogging your intake. Edit: I would put a cone of sorts on top of the intake instead of simple plate on the basket.
Simple does not make it better. It just makes it simple. There is always room for improvement.
Simple does not make it better. It just makes it simple. There is always room for improvement.
McGurk
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This is my general blueprint:
Well, Dude, in all sincerity; Good Luck to you. Hopefully your design works out for you, but the biggest difference in your sketch compared to your old build is the elimination of the door. All of the rest of your mods are just details. As I said, Good Luck and keep us posted!
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I always like seeing what new Mods people come up with for their UDS. I hope it all works out for you. I usually like to do one mod at a time and see how it works but, that's just me. I thought you're first one "looked" really cool. It's kinda a bummer it hasn't worked well for you. Keep trying man!
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Progress as of 4-22-2010
Here's the barrel and stuff, fresh from the sand-blaster. Got a better deal
than I thought- only charged me $30 for all that. Inside and out.
That's all I could get done today. Was hoping to get further. BTW, I highly recommend getting your drum sand-blasted instead of burning it out. 4-6 hrs of burning + another 4-6 hrs of wire brushing and further cleaning VS 1 hr of driving to the shop and back + 10 minutes waiting + $30... no contest.
Fire away!
Here's the barrel and stuff, fresh from the sand-blaster. Got a better deal
than I thought- only charged me $30 for all that. Inside and out.
That's all I could get done today. Was hoping to get further. BTW, I highly recommend getting your drum sand-blasted instead of burning it out. 4-6 hrs of burning + another 4-6 hrs of wire brushing and further cleaning VS 1 hr of driving to the shop and back + 10 minutes waiting + $30... no contest.
Fire away!
Sean "Puffy" Coals
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Thanks. That's kinda why I started calling them SDS's (Sexy Drum Smokers). Too bad it was all style and no substance. I now refer to Sean Puffy Coals as my "concept smoker." I tried some ideas and they didn't work. That's why I decided to build "Tu-Pork." Oh well...
Life's a journey; dig it! Or something like that.
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Can the next one be called "The notorious eat-a-pig" :becky:
Might have to be an 85 gallon one though.
Might have to be an 85 gallon one though.
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The intake pipe will slide thru a round opening in ash pan, and shouldn't interfere with the wheels- I mocked it up and measured it today. I originally wanted a cone too, but after the fiasco of trying to make a metal funnel for my last build with my extremely limited knowledge and equipment made me think twice. Also, didn't see much different in functionality.
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Some creative ideas worth considering
No bottle opener?
No... don't actually drink a lot of beer... unless i'm at a party and that's all they have. Usually take a nice aged, dark rum and coke. Wine on occasion. Maybe I'll put a cork puller on it!
Sean "Puffy" Coals
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I wasn't really complaining, just explaining why I'm doing another build. But I understand what you're saying.
BINGO!
I know what happened... now. I admit I should have done a little more research before attempting the first build, but I thought I had a good enough handle on things. And thanks, I'll need it.
ComputerMike
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I LOVE the single intake from the bottom. Mine run fine without one but it looks like a cool idea. I've toyed wit hthe idea of mounting six UDS on a trailer (six pack mod) but the multiple intakes were always an issue. The bottom single intake would solve a lot of problems.
Keep us posted.
Keep us posted.
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Progress as of 4-23-2010
Got a couple of hrs in before work:
The copper clamps are just temporary while I make another trip to the Depot.
Even with this config, I can still lift the front end almost a foot off the ground before the intake starts to drag. Plenty of clearance!
I screwed the shelf brackets down to a junk 2 X 4 so they wouldn't wobble while I cut them.
All painty!
Might do a second coat.
Not gonna be able to get bcak to the lab for a few days. Will post more when I do.
Got a couple of hrs in before work:
The copper clamps are just temporary while I make another trip to the Depot.
Even with this config, I can still lift the front end almost a foot off the ground before the intake starts to drag. Plenty of clearance!
I screwed the shelf brackets down to a junk 2 X 4 so they wouldn't wobble while I cut them.
All painty!
Might do a second coat.
Not gonna be able to get bcak to the lab for a few days. Will post more when I do.
Sean "Puffy" Coals
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Ok, so I've bought 3 different types of hinges and I don't think any of them are going
to work without some serious modification to the lid, which I don't want to do
because of potential sealing problems and heat/smoke loss. This is what I think i'm
going to end up making- hopefully it'll work like I think it will.
It basically consists of 2 pieces of flat steel with pivot points at both ends. This
should allow the lid to fit flat on the barrel and swing up and out of the way when
open.
to work without some serious modification to the lid, which I don't want to do
because of potential sealing problems and heat/smoke loss. This is what I think i'm
going to end up making- hopefully it'll work like I think it will.
It basically consists of 2 pieces of flat steel with pivot points at both ends. This
should allow the lid to fit flat on the barrel and swing up and out of the way when
open.
Sean "Puffy" Coals
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Progress as of 4-26-2010
Snuck over to the lab for a few hours and got a little bit done:
$5 peg board basket, ordered online.
Peg hooks removed.
13" X 13" ash pan I fab'd up quick out of sheet steel.
Hoping to finish the basket and inlet cover next time I get back to the lab. Still have to strip the rust off the wheels and paint 'em, paint and mount the lid, cut, paint and attach the side shelf... so much to do, so little time.
Snuck over to the lab for a few hours and got a little bit done:
$5 peg board basket, ordered online.
Peg hooks removed.
13" X 13" ash pan I fab'd up quick out of sheet steel.
Hoping to finish the basket and inlet cover next time I get back to the lab. Still have to strip the rust off the wheels and paint 'em, paint and mount the lid, cut, paint and attach the side shelf... so much to do, so little time.
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I like the intake, it looks like the exhaust on my char griller. I am going to make my exhaust like that coming out of the 2" bung on the flat drum lid.
Sean "Puffy" Coals
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Progress as of 4-28-2010
Made it over to the lab for a few hours after work today. Didn't get much done, but what I did is kinda important:
Underside of ash pan w/ sleeve for air intake pipe.
Inside ash pan.
Assembled ash pan/coal basket.
Ash pan/basket in place.
Shelf w/ handle- all cut-out.
Wish could have gotten more done. Oh well, back at it again tomorrow.
Made it over to the lab for a few hours after work today. Didn't get much done, but what I did is kinda important:
Underside of ash pan w/ sleeve for air intake pipe.
Inside ash pan.
Assembled ash pan/coal basket.
Ash pan/basket in place.
Shelf w/ handle- all cut-out.
Wish could have gotten more done. Oh well, back at it again tomorrow.
Sean "Puffy" Coals
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Progress as of 4-29-2010
Finally nearing completion. I'll be able to cook on this baby for my whole vacation, which starts tomorrow! Here's what I got done yesterday:
Wheels stripped, painted and mounted.
Plenty of clearance to tilt back and move it.
Shelf all sanded and sprayed with a good soaking of "Plasti-dip" I had left over from last build. It's a rubberized coating that you'd usually use on tool handles. I thought it would seal the wood well.
All my hinge and handle holes laid-out and drilled.
Hinges installed. They work like a charm. Nice and sturdy and no problems with clearance or sealing to the drum. I did however take the precaution of bending the out lip of the lid out just a little more with a pair of pliers.
That was the last pic I could take before my camera battery died, but I did also get the handles attached, the stack pipe on, and painted the intake damper.
Still have to install my thermometers once they come in the mail, put the intake damper on and christen it, but that's all that's left to do.
It sure is beautiful! Can't wait to start using it.
Finally nearing completion. I'll be able to cook on this baby for my whole vacation, which starts tomorrow! Here's what I got done yesterday:
Wheels stripped, painted and mounted.
Plenty of clearance to tilt back and move it.
Shelf all sanded and sprayed with a good soaking of "Plasti-dip" I had left over from last build. It's a rubberized coating that you'd usually use on tool handles. I thought it would seal the wood well.
All my hinge and handle holes laid-out and drilled.
Hinges installed. They work like a charm. Nice and sturdy and no problems with clearance or sealing to the drum. I did however take the precaution of bending the out lip of the lid out just a little more with a pair of pliers.
That was the last pic I could take before my camera battery died, but I did also get the handles attached, the stack pipe on, and painted the intake damper.
Still have to install my thermometers once they come in the mail, put the intake damper on and christen it, but that's all that's left to do.
It sure is beautiful! Can't wait to start using it.
McGurk
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Looking good, Puffy. I was worried that your lid hinges might either restrict in opening if you have a tight lid, or not allow for a tight lid all together but it sounds like they work!
Did you get a center cap on the bottom of your ash pan? I'm sure you did, but I'd hate to see your intake get plugged on your first run. Good Luck on the smoke!
Did you get a center cap on the bottom of your ash pan? I'm sure you did, but I'd hate to see your intake get plugged on your first run. Good Luck on the smoke!
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Puffy...you're like the McGyver of drum builders... :clap2:
Imagine what you could do with a welder at your disposal!
I'm not sure I'd want all those do-dads and gizmo's on my drums, but your ability to accomplish things is remarkable.
One note...not sure how well your basket is going to hold up in extreme heat...and I would definitely remove all the paint off of it before putting any food in the drum with it.
Imagine what you could do with a welder at your disposal!
I'm not sure I'd want all those do-dads and gizmo's on my drums, but your ability to accomplish things is remarkable.
One note...not sure how well your basket is going to hold up in extreme heat...and I would definitely remove all the paint off of it before putting any food in the drum with it.
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I like the single bottom intake idea. I'm very anxious to see how it regulates/holds temp with that setup.
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