LT72884
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50$ ay HD and lowes. im hoping harbor fraight gots em
Ugly Drum Smoker
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50$ ay HD and lowes. im hoping harbor fraight gots em
Infamous Dave
Got Wood.
Would the system used in this picture work well for your air intake? Is the reason you guys use ball valves because this system would leak too much air?
I was thinking of using a system like this or air vents from a weber kettle so that I don't have anything sticking out of the sides. I want my UDS to be highly mobile.
I was thinking of using a system like this or air vents from a weber kettle so that I don't have anything sticking out of the sides. I want my UDS to be highly mobile.
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sfbbqguy
is one Smokin' Farker
You sound like a good candidate for magnets over the holes.
What type of lid are you looking at using?
What type of lid are you looking at using?
LT72884
Babbling Farker
If you dont want anything sticking out from the sides, just drill your 4 3/4 inch holes and use flat strips of magnets to cover as much of the hole as you need covered. OR use plugs to plug the holes. BDS's work that way
http://www.bigdrumsmokers.com/smokers.htm
click on the mini1427 and youll see the hole at the bottom. He uses plugs to cover the holes.
LT72884
Babbling Farker
dam you, you type faster
Infamous Dave
Got Wood.
Well,I haven't found a drum I want to use yet in my price range that I want to pay(free) but if it works I will probably use the lid off of my $29 cheap a$$ Chinese weber kettle knock-off. Otherwise if that lid don't work I am going to get 2 drums and weld an extra section to the bottom so that I can comfortably fit 2 cooking racks.
I'm not sure if I want to go with the magnets because I want to take this thing with me camping and other places and I am afraid that they will fall off and I won't have any way to control temps when I get to my destination.
Yes.............I worry about such things.
sfbbqguy
is one Smokin' Farker
Infamous Dave
Got Wood.
Yeah, from what I can see, that looks pretty much like what I was thinking.
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HOTANDCOLD
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i i am new to the brethren. i have seen these uds in miller/welds, which brought me here. i just finished making one this past weekend on mothers day. i love this thing but i have tolearn more on how to use it. i will post pics of mine.
Bbq Bubba
somebody shut me the fark up.
Save your money, HF step bits won't last 1 barrel...
Mark
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Same concept but from the bottom and capable of much higher intake flows:
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HOTANDCOLD
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my firtst burn
first cook on mothers day
my set up for that day
2 half chickens, 3 tri tips,and 2 racks of ribs.
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HOTANDCOLD
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this the web site that showed me how to make my uds.
http://riverwalkerssurvivalgear.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-build-smoker-barrel.html
http://riverwalkerssurvivalgear.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-build-smoker-barrel.html
Beerwolf
Take a breath!
Funny... I used mine on Stainless Steel beer Kegs and 4 Drums so far and countless other jobs, such as propane tanks (purged of course) If you take your time and dont cook the bit, they will do as well as they can.
pinghacker
Knows what a fatty is.
Finished!
Finished my UDS. It would have been easier with a welder. The floor connector on the air intake went well. I may caulk it, some smoke did leak there.
Fired it up Sunday and it worked like a champ. Went to 225 and stayed there with the ball valve half cracked. Opened everything up and it went to 350. I only had about half a basket of charcoal in it. After 2 hours the handle was still cool enough to grab without a mitt (wood between handle and lid with stainless fasteners).
I could only let it go for about 2 hours. Do I need to cure it further before I cook in it?
I want to make baby backs next weekend. I need some old fashioned time and temp tips. I don't have a thermo that I can keep in there (maybe for Father's day). Also thinking about some pork steaks in there. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks Iwasaseabee for the tip on the drum source.
Finished my UDS. It would have been easier with a welder. The floor connector on the air intake went well. I may caulk it, some smoke did leak there.
Fired it up Sunday and it worked like a champ. Went to 225 and stayed there with the ball valve half cracked. Opened everything up and it went to 350. I only had about half a basket of charcoal in it. After 2 hours the handle was still cool enough to grab without a mitt (wood between handle and lid with stainless fasteners).
I could only let it go for about 2 hours. Do I need to cure it further before I cook in it?
I want to make baby backs next weekend. I need some old fashioned time and temp tips. I don't have a thermo that I can keep in there (maybe for Father's day). Also thinking about some pork steaks in there. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks Iwasaseabee for the tip on the drum source.
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pinghacker
Knows what a fatty is.
Free Drum
Got a drum for somebody in the Detroit metro area. It is pre-drilled but needs a burning. I got the drum from a honey producer, he burned the drum but probably not enough. I live in an area where burning a pallet in the backyard will get you in serious crap. The drum has some dents, but the U does stand for ugly. If you are in the Troy area, send me a PM and it's yours.
Got a drum for somebody in the Detroit metro area. It is pre-drilled but needs a burning. I got the drum from a honey producer, he burned the drum but probably not enough. I live in an area where burning a pallet in the backyard will get you in serious crap. The drum has some dents, but the U does stand for ugly. If you are in the Troy area, send me a PM and it's yours.
iwasaseabee
Well-known member
Nice looking cooker. That barrel looks familiar!
JTank70
Knows what a fatty is.
Weiser, Isn't today tomorrow? :smile: Lets see it!
I am sure you are working on it. I am just excited to see the pics.
JTank70
Knows what a fatty is.
Pinghacker, Nice Drum there. I like the Idea of the wood under the handle. I also like the use of the flange where the riser pipe connects to the barrel to strengthen it and the hook on the side of the drum instead of on the inside of the lid.
Mine has a 2" exhaust in the center of the lid. I have a couple of extra lids and I am also going to try the 8 holes in the lid thing to see wich one I like better.
Some good thinking and workmanship there. Very nice
Mine has a 2" exhaust in the center of the lid. I have a couple of extra lids and I am also going to try the 8 holes in the lid thing to see wich one I like better.
Some good thinking and workmanship there. Very nice
JTank70
Knows what a fatty is.
HotandCold,
The eats are looking good on the drum there. That has got to be the tallest riser I have ever seen for an intake. How does it work for you.
The eats are looking good on the drum there. That has got to be the tallest riser I have ever seen for an intake. How does it work for you.
