Ugly Drum Smoker

Bbq Bubba · Apr 10, 2009

Barbarian said:
Ah, that looks like a double coat hook. Clever . . . . . . .

You are correct, but i have a patent pending.......:biggrin:

Chenernator · Apr 11, 2009

Bbq Bubba said:
You are correct, but i have a patent pending.......:biggrin:

Do you like the double hook better than the single hook?

masiewiz · Apr 11, 2009

What is that brace?

Hi Guys,

I want to brace my intake valve like the one in this picture, but I can't find the brace at the hardware store. What is it called so I know what to look for. BTW whoever built this drum did a great job!!

Smokin' D · Apr 11, 2009

Not sure what it is called exactly, but if you look in the electrical section of the hardware store or the Big Orange Box near the electrical conduit stuff, you will find it. Conduit clamp perhaps?

rockyathabaska · Apr 11, 2009

long thermo

Thanks for the input about the long themo!
Cooked 18lb turkey yesterday;my second one ever,did my homework on the thread [or so I thought],brined the bird for 1 1\2 hrs rinsed and dried it ,put it in uds side temp 325 side temp.Little maple chunks for some smoke and let her go;boy did she ever smoke!!!!!
Took a look in 2 1\2 hrs to see if it was time to put in the spuds and the bird was already done!I was thinking it'd take another hour or so but bird came off @3:30,done.
Middle temp must have been 400+.
Bird was excellent!Fed 14 people with lots left for lunches.

I was really lucky! MUST get to wallyworld for the long thermo!

Lovin that UDS ,Happy Easter, Bros!

Rocky

JD McGee · Apr 11, 2009

Bbq Bubba said:
The latest smoker from the Michigan Drum Corps. :biggrin:

Hey Bubba...do you just have one intake on that puppy? Awesome lookin' pit BTW...

Skidder · Apr 11, 2009

Anyone ever use one of these for an intake? There called floor plates with attached ball valve. I figured just drill some holes and mount it no welding involved. Maybe seal with some high temp silicone if needed.

N8man · Apr 11, 2009

masiewiz said:
Hi Guys,

I want to brace my intake valve like the one in this picture, but I can't find the brace at the hardware store. What is it called so I know what to look for. BTW whoever built this drum did a great job!!

I used a Pipe Hanger on mine, in the electrical supplies aisle.

Bbq Bubba · Apr 11, 2009

Chenernator said:
Do you like the double hook better than the single hook?

Definetly! Nice and stable.

masiewiz said:
Hi Guys,

I want to brace my intake valve like the one in this picture, but I can't find the brace at the hardware store. What is it called so I know what to look for. BTW whoever built this drum did a great job!!

Thank you! :biggrin:

Smokin' D said:
Not sure what it is called exactly, but if you look in the electrical section of the hardware store or the Big Orange Box near the electrical conduit stuff, you will find it. Conduit clamp perhaps?

Thats it, a conduit clamp.

JD McGee said:
Hey Bubba...do you just have one intake on that puppy? Awesome lookin' pit BTW...

Nope, 3 intakes.
I've gone to the magnets for the other 2 intakes.
No more locknuts, rusted caps or trip hazzards!

BarberQue · Apr 11, 2009

Bbq Bubba said:
Funny you should ask...

Hey Bubba, Make sure you mark your hole from the right side, as they are not evenly across from each other......Don't ask me how I know that:icon_blush: dooohhh!!!

BarberQue · Apr 11, 2009

rockyathabaska said:
Thanks for the input about the long themo!
Cooked 18lb turkey yesterday;my second one ever,did my homework on the thread [or so I thought],brined the bird for 1 1\2 hrs rinsed and dried it ,put it in uds side temp 325 side temp.Little maple chunks for some smoke and let her go;boy did she ever smoke!!!!!
Took a look in 2 1\2 hrs to see if it was time to put in the spuds and the bird was already done!I was thinking it'd take another hour or so but bird came off @3:30,done.
Middle temp must have been 400+.
Bird was excellent!Fed 14 people with lots left for lunches.

I was really lucky! MUST get to wallyworld for the long thermo!

Lovin that UDS ,Happy Easter, Bros!

Rocky

I've been getting the 12 inch therms at Meijers for 2.99.they work great and look good.

h20loo · Apr 12, 2009

BBQ Bubba- you really do neeed to get a big sheet of cardboard!! LOL!

ferntj · Apr 12, 2009

This is my addition to the ugly drums.

Getting ready to burn out

Second smoke:

rockyathabaska · Apr 12, 2009

OK,OK
I'd love to find a 12" thermo from Meijers, I cant crack the labrynth of their website !
I thought I wuz getting pretty good @ the puter......but guess not.

any clues?

RockyAthabaska

PS; Nice build ferntj, digital and dial thermos.Hmmmmm....

Has anyone tried to straighten out one of those stainless electric probes ?

ferntj · Apr 12, 2009

Thanks rocky,
The dial is the cooking temperature, the digital is the meat thermometer.

This is the dial I bought, under $10 including shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-BARBECUE-GRILL-PIT-SMOKER-THERMOMETER-BBQ-TEMP-GAUGE_W0QQitemZ270369999116QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item270369999116&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

BarberQue · Apr 12, 2009

It's no myth, they are real. Here is what you are looking for. I picked these up for jtwisted13, looks like according to usps calculater they will ship anywhere in the us for around 3 dollars. and you can probably send 3 or 4 for that. They wiegh 1.7 ozs. with the cardboard they come on.

akarpf · Apr 12, 2009

Ok, i got my hands on two food-grade drums(54gals) saturday. I'm looking for alot of help. # of air intake & size , # of holes on the lid for exhaust? What size grate do i need to fit in the drum? How far does the grate need to be from the fire basket? I measured the drum and the i.d. Is 21 15/16 inches & 34 inches high. Where do i need to put the thermometer? Do i need a water pan?

Barbarian · Apr 12, 2009

Hey masiewiz, here is an easy option for the intake brace just a stainless eyebolt.

Barbarian · Apr 12, 2009

Hey akarpf, you gotta do what the rest of us did, read the bible (this thread) from cover to cover then you can go for it without to much help.

Digi · Apr 12, 2009

akarpf said:
Ok, i got my hands on two food-grade drums(54gals) saturday. I'm looking for alot of help. # of air intake & size , # of holes on the lid for exhaust? What size grate do i need to fit in the drum? How far does the grate need to be from the fire basket? I measured the drum and the i.d. Is 21 15/16 inches & 34 inches high. Where do i need to put the thermometer? Do i need a water pan?

spend a couple days reading this thread from the beginning... all your questions are answered... :lol:

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