Ugly Drum Smoker
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Wahoo95
Knows what a fatty is.
I mounted a cheap pizza pan to the bottom of my coal basket. When I pull my basket out all the ash comes with it. I give the basket a few twist and it slings all the ash out leaving me leftover coals for the next cook.
bvbull200
Take a breath!
I don't have too many more (any more, even?) pictures of the construction of it, but the radio portion is a Kenwood deck with 4 6x9 speakers (2 front, 2 rear). The rear speakers are on a switch so that they can be turned off independently of the fronts. The batteries are a couple of small sealed lead acid batteries with a 7aH capacity, connected in parallel. They are also connected to the two terminal posts you see on the outside so that you can charge them without getting to the batteries.
Putting the radio in is easy, though. Cut holes and connect it like any other stereo. The new walls/floor is the labor intensive part. A lot of bonding of different materials, trimming to size, adhering to existing walls, filling gaps, etc. I basically just added a false bottom, though, a couple of walls, and some caps over the electronics, then sealed them all in. It took two days of trouble shooting to identify and fix a small leak, but it is all sealed, now.
If you are any more interested, PM me and I'd be glad to help.
LPcreation
Found some matches.
I've been searching for a drum for MONTHS and I think I found one. Here's a pic....
Here's the reply I got when I asked him what was in it...
I do not know that answer. I obtained the drum about 20 years ago, it was clean through and through, no residue, no original top, no markings of any kind. I painted over the original black as shown in the ad. I filled it with water and used it to run my outboard engine.
I live in town (not really a city) and I'm not sure what sort of burn in I'd be able to do. Anybody have any opinions on whether or not I should jump on this?
Here's the reply I got when I asked him what was in it...
I do not know that answer. I obtained the drum about 20 years ago, it was clean through and through, no residue, no original top, no markings of any kind. I painted over the original black as shown in the ad. I filled it with water and used it to run my outboard engine.
I live in town (not really a city) and I'm not sure what sort of burn in I'd be able to do. Anybody have any opinions on whether or not I should jump on this?
bvbull200
Take a breath!
Get the drum, then give me the little dolly that it sits on :-D.
I live in a town, too, and burned out a drum without any real drama. You get a good fire going, no doubt, but it isn't like some crazy bonfire type thing. I just did it in my driveway.
I live in a town, too, and burned out a drum without any real drama. You get a good fire going, no doubt, but it isn't like some crazy bonfire type thing. I just did it in my driveway.
LPcreation
Found some matches.
Rounder
Got Wood.
Google some stuff on cooler stereo/radio. Aquatic audio has these ready made. Tons of info out there on them.
bvbull200
Take a breath!
I have seen them before, but best I can tell, they don't hold beer. No mention on their site and only one picture that alludes to it with the Yeti.
The closest to what I built is from http://www.icechestradios.net/default.asp. Pricey, though, and no rear speakers, which are an absolute necessity when floating the river.
Besides, this is the Ugly Drum Smoker thread. Who wants ready made?
:wink:
Spargo
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
jonumberone
Well-known member
I love that cart.
Terrific job!
Terrific job!
beechnut
MemberGot rid of the matchlight.
Like the cart ideal,Spargo. Might still the ideal - building my first UDS
Not a true uds but plenty ugly
coachmccoy543
Knows what a fatty is.
Nice Look Drum
I like the cart neighbor. Mt Sterling here. Here is one of mine I have built.
I like the cart neighbor. Mt Sterling here. Here is one of mine I have built.
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RT
Full Fledged Farker
Nice cart Spargo.
Mettle Man
Found some matches.
...so i made a slight modification to my fire basket. i divided the basket with a folded piece of expanded metal. my thought is that it allows air to flow more freely and directly to the charcoal. the first smoke worked really well. a side benefit is that i can burn a smaller amount if i choose to light just one side. thoughts?
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