Bbq Bubba
somebody shut me the fark up.
The only problem i see Bob is that you'll have to lift the lid to shake the handle, you will find with the drum that you NEVER have to lift the lid!! :wink:
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txschutte
Quintessential Chatty Farker
How about a rod placed low in the drum, underneath the basket, extending outside the drum? Place a pivot point at the drum side, seal with a couple of washers. No needy to open drum lid...I'm contemplating this basket design....
You guys like my Artist's Rendition? Yeah, I'm bored!!
I plan to attach a metal rod, which also will serve as a handle for pulling out and dropping in the basket, in the middle of the basket. The rod will extend to just below the 2nd grate. The idea is that I will be able to tap the handle/rod with some tongs or whatever and shake any excess ash loose without having to kick the barrel if the temps begin to drop. What do you guys think?
Think trash can with flip lid, like you see at the Doctor's Office.
ASHKICKIN' MOD!!:biggrin:
BobBrisket
Moderator
I thought about the idea because I remember reading somewhere that shaking off extra ash was a problem. I won't know what this thing can do until I actually cook on it and finger out the subtle nuances of the UDS. If nothing else the long handle will make basket removal easier. I already have a shelf mod in mind.
Bubba--what are the dimensions of the wooden wheel base you made for the Spartan drum?
Is high temp paint necessary? I'm going with "sports" theme and want to know if they make high temp in colors other than black..........like red and white!! Also, will the porcelain on the lid take paint well?
Bubba--what are the dimensions of the wooden wheel base you made for the Spartan drum?
Is high temp paint necessary? I'm going with "sports" theme and want to know if they make high temp in colors other than black..........like red and white!! Also, will the porcelain on the lid take paint well?
BobBrisket
Moderator
I'm gonna come up with something. I also thought about a small chain or wire attached to the top of the handle and run horizontally through the drum.............a couple easy tugs on the wire would do the trick too and I wouldn't need to remove the lid.
Dr_KY
Quintessential Chatty Farker
I have done the same thing!! I'll post a picture for you if ya like.I'm contemplating this basket design....
You guys like my Artist's Rendition? Yeah, I'm bored!!
I plan to attach a metal rod, which also will serve as a handle for pulling out and dropping in the basket, in the middle of the basket. The rod will extend to just below the 2nd grate. The idea is that I will be able to tap the handle/rod with some tongs or whatever and shake any excess ash loose without having to kick the barrel if the temps begin to drop. What do you guys think?
BobBrisket
Moderator
Please post........the more ideas the better.
txschutte
Quintessential Chatty Farker
With Rib Girl doing the "shake" on the basket:twisted:
Mods...Not woodpile.I'm going to my room now.:icon_shy
Norcoredneck
somebody shut me the fark up.
Just give the can a kick or two. All I ever needed to shake ash loose, even with Rancher!
southie73
Found some matches.
Regarding different color high temp paint, I was in Northern Tool yesterday and they had spray cans of "Engine Enamel", advertised upto 500 degrees. Plenty of colors to choose from
txschutte
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Regular spray paint will work on the outside, as long as it's Black/Crimson.
Pretty sure the Red/White will burn.
BobBrisket
Moderator
The red and white's gonna be on FIRE!!:wink:
I hope to have the drum burned and ready to go this weekend. The basket still needs a couple hours worth of work on it though.
I hope to have the drum burned and ready to go this weekend. The basket still needs a couple hours worth of work on it though.
