First UDS Build

mshick68 · Feb 4, 2013

Hello,
New member, first post. I just started my first UDS build and have a question. I want to try and use the lid from the sealed barrel. I cut it off about an inch and a half from the top(see pic) So I was thinking of welding a 2 inch strap on the inside of the barrel leaving about an inch exposed then I can slide the lid down in. Do you guys think this would be a good plan or should I just find a webber top and use it. Thanks for the input!

Mike

rob_stang2000 · Feb 4, 2013

Sounds like a good idea.
Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

Bludawg · Feb 4, 2013

Yep should work good and give a good seal.

SmokinJohn · Feb 4, 2013

I second and third the above...

jrn · Feb 4, 2013

Either way. Weber lid will fit like you have it. Next time we're gonna need a better shot of your motorcycle with any barrel pics! :becky:

mshick68 · Feb 4, 2013

Wow great info, thanks! and yes I will just happen to include the newley built cycle with any barrel pics!. Was thinking I might rivet the strapping in position. Welding that thin metal is tough. Maybe a combination of both. Will let you k now how it goes. Thanks!

mshick68 · Feb 5, 2013

Ok so I riveted in some 2 inch strapping on the inside of the barrel. Worked great and the lid has a nice tight fit. More to come...

cowgirl · Feb 5, 2013

Good luck with the drum.

I have to say... great looking bike in the background!!

Neonnblack · Feb 5, 2013

Argh, im late to the party, the strap is a very good idea, I would have put a gasket in it though. or come to think of it use high heat silicone around the outside edge. Good looking build i have a drum for my brothers, and i may go this route now.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Feb 5, 2013

It looks like you can use a weber lid too if you ever feel the urge.

mshick68 · Feb 14, 2013

Thanks everyone. Thanks cowgirl for the bike comment. Well I have progressed and have finished the build pretty much. I was lucky to score some heavy duty expanded metal from the local scrap yard. 20 cents per pound. Gotta love that. Anyway I did not re invent the wheel on this as I just learned from all the build post's etc... I burnt the barrel 3 times so I had to wire brush the inside to do a final clean. I welded a quick tool to help clean the inside of the barrel. See pic. Next I welded a basic charcoal basket and drip pan, put a slide vent in the front and added a 3/4 nipple vent in the back just in case. Welded a cool grate from the expanded metal too. I found this Ice Tea sign at the scrap yard and thought it looked cool. Quick coat of black paint and I am now ready for my first smoke this weekend. Oh and the bike made it in a picture or two. Let me know what you think. Thanks!!

Carbon · Feb 14, 2013

Nice build!
And that vent design looks very familiar.

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cowgirl · Feb 14, 2013

Great looking drum, nice job!!

Have to say the bike looks even better than it did before lol ... love it! :mrgreen:

Yleekyoti · Feb 15, 2013

Great job on that drum!!

mshick68 · Feb 18, 2013

Ok thanks everyone. Thanks for the tip Carbon! I completed my first smoke. Details and pics. 2 Boston Butts, Wally Worrld B &B lump charcoal, Hickory chunks. Started the smoker at 7am. Lit 10lbs of the lump with 6 lumps started in a chimney. Let it go for about 45 minutes until the thicker white smoke let up and the temp settled to about 230 or so. Very few ntake adjustments. When the smoke looked a light blue I put the meat on. Took meat out at 180 and wraped in foil. Finished to 210. Came out fantiastic for me anyway. Sorta light on the rub I thew together. And yes it freeking snowed in SC. I'm 50 minutes for the beach. Well the smpoking must go on. Thanks for all the ideas and support. You folks are wonderful. Later Mike

oifmarine2003 · Feb 18, 2013

looks good. Nice work!

mshick68 · Feb 18, 2013

Thanks it was fun

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