Looking for feedback on UDS

virginiasmoke · Jul 26, 2013

I'm trying to decide if I'm going to build one from scratch, use a kit (https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/store/big-poppa-s-engineered-drum-smoker-kit) or bite the bullet and just buy one ready made.
I don't have much time and even less skill when it comes to metal work and welding.
I'm looking at http://barrelsmokers.net/
I know he's a member here but was hoping to get some feedback from anyone that has used one.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Jul 26, 2013

Most everyone that has one seems to love it. You don't need any welding to build a great UDS yourself, though.

SurrealOne · Jul 26, 2013

check out the UDS thread. It's in the road map at the top of the forum. FWIW, I'm building my own. Parts and barrel cost me less than $50.

sbrader · Jul 26, 2013

I recently built my own UDS. I picked up a barrel for $20 and have less than $100 total into it. I have used it twice and it did a great job. (The problem with my second cook was mine, not the smoker...) It didn't require much time or much skill (Good thing because I have limited quantities of both.)

Scott

Bludawg · Jul 26, 2013

All you need to make a Working UDS is about 2 hrs
Tools:
uni-bit that will cut a 1" hole( 14.00 at harbor freight)
pliers
wire cutters
small Adjustable wrench
cordless drill
A dressmakers tape measure & a Sharpie

Parts:
both grates from a 22" weber, bailing wire,
8X48 piece of expanded metal
the handle from a 5 gal bucket
the magnets from the refrigerator door in your kitchen
3- 2" X 3/8" bolts with 6 nuts
3- 4" carriage bolts with 6 nuts & 6 flat washers
a thermometer
two universal metal handles

ChuckS1 · Jul 26, 2013

Hardest part for me was finding a barrel and then burning it out and getting my Weber lid to fit. Rest was easy. You can buy new and reconditioned drums in Richmond. Did my second cook today. Still have a learning curve, but getting there.

RatRod · Jul 26, 2013

There's a dude here in Chesterfield on CL that sells drums for $20 , they are lined but had cooking oil in them.... Burning was a pain but doable.

RatRod · Jul 26, 2013

Not a "one" off he's got a barn full of them

http://richmond.craigslist.org/bfd/3936641412.html

SmittyJonz · Jul 28, 2013

I built my UDS for about $120 counting charcoal basket and 3 racks .....if I was to buy one I'd try : http://stores.barbequejunction.com/-strse-82/Drum-Smokers-Drum-Smoker/Detail.bok

Looking for feedback on UDS

virginiasmoke

MemberGot rid of the matchlight.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke

somebody shut me the fark up.

SurrealOne

Knows what a fatty is.

sbrader

Found some matches.

Bludawg

somebody shut me the fark up.

ChuckS1

Found some matches.

RatRod

Knows what a fatty is.

RatRod

Knows what a fatty is.

SmittyJonz

somebody shut me the fark up.

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