Ugly Drum Smoker

Norcoredneck · Jun 10, 2008

chinesebob said:
what about the lids that use all of the holes around the top? How do they adjust?

No adjustment needed. seems to be right combination. But if you must they sell same plugs that Swampb uses but are furniture plugs. Works good for storage to keep critters out.

9563K64Push-in Metal Plug Plain-Steel, Fits 1/2" ID, 21/32" Head DiameterIn stock at $8.90 per PackThis product is sold in Packs of 50

swamprb said:
I'll tell you it is a sight to behold to see the convection effect with the drum lid and my 8 vent holes swirling in the early morning of an all nighter with just my dining room light reflecting on the deck!

Oh so poetic, you should write romance novels. :biggrin:

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I just got the 1200th UDS thread post! Will it ever end?

wlh3 · Jun 10, 2008

Norcoredneck said:
Us it on all the Swedish Swimsuit models around my place. :biggrin:

The four legged kind

swamprb said:
I'll tell you it is a sight to behold to see the convection effect with the drum lid and my 8 vent holes swirling in the early morning of an all nighter with just my dining room light reflecting on the deck!

Was wondering how long it would take you to chime in :lol:

So Swampman do you have hot spots with the 8 hole lid configuration ?

Norcoredneck · Jun 10, 2008

Busy day in the 100 acre woods.

So continued on UDS builds. Took lid I cut out and cut out a circle.

Used it to stiffen ash pan.

Bolted square fence post plate on and welded 1/2 pipe to it. Also welded 1 1/4" heavy washer to charcoal grate (to be basket) and cut out center

Will use to lift out to empty ash and lower in full charcaol basket.

Now here is an added bonus.
I took a 14" wok and welded a 1/2" stud to bottom

Stud slips into pipe.

Why you ask? Drip pan/water pan/heat diffuser, removable.

Barbarian · Jun 10, 2008

Pat you got way to much time on your hands!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the drippings dropping on the fire.

Norcoredneck · Jun 10, 2008

Barbarian said:
Pat you got way to much time on your hands!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the drippings dropping on the fire.

So do I but building in options. Can add this 1/2 way through cook and have drippings for gravy or? That is why it is removable. Was a second thought after pipe was made to lift out ash pan set up.

Norcoredneck · Jun 10, 2008

wlh3 said:
The four legged kiind

Dude I tried to tell you those were only in your dreams!

Mark · Jun 11, 2008

Pat:

Either I missed it or you didn't explain what the bottom basin is from.

Norcoredneck · Jun 11, 2008

It is a cheapy bbq from a hispanic market. @$8.

Dr_KY · Jun 11, 2008

Norco I have been using one as an ash pan for several months and it works great.

N8man · Jun 11, 2008

Norcoredneck said:

Norco, you have unequivocally raised the bar in terms of UDS Fabrication Ten Fold, my Friend. The Design thus far is Quite Outstanding and Inspired.
Will you be adding this Segment of your Build to your "RedNeck Build" Thread, keeping it documented all within one Thread? Can't wait to see how it progresses from here.

radmanct · Jun 11, 2008

Can one paint the inside of a UDS? Example one that was lined but has been burned out and cleaned by a wire brush on an angle grinder.

Thanks

Bbq Bubba · Jun 11, 2008

radmanct said:
Can one paint the inside of a UDS? Example one that was lined but has been burned out and cleaned by a wire brush on an angle grinder.

Thanks

Why would you paint what you have spent so much time stripping??
The answer is no...paint and food don't mix!
When ready for seasoning, get a jar of Crisco shortening, put on a good coat on the inside of the drum and season away.
Puts a nice black coat on the bare steel that will never rust! :biggrin:

radmanct · Jun 11, 2008

Thanks
My drum just doesn't have the same look as the lined ones here, not shiny but a dull gray. I thought maybe high temp paint would work on the sides.

Can you send me a couple of inside pics of yours or maybe post here for others as well.

Bbq Bubba · Jun 11, 2008

Theyre only shiny till they use em...they're all black inside!

N8man · Jun 11, 2008

Before Seasoning:

Well Seasoned DrumPit:

Norcoredneck · Jun 12, 2008

Mark said:
Pat:

Either I missed it or you didn't explain what the bottom basin is from.

Norcoredneck · Jun 12, 2008

N8man said:
Norco, you have unequivocally raised the bar in terms of UDS Fabrication Ten Fold, my Friend. The Design thus far is Quite Outstanding and Inspired.
Will you be adding this Segment of your Build to your "RedNeck Build" Thread, keeping it documented all within one Thread? Can't wait to see how it progresses from here.

Thanks N8. I am going to consolidate all. First I am going to have basic build and links inserted on build options. Hopefully for a sticky. Several people have sent me info. Just got real busy at work. One thing to work 12's and sit and monitor, another when you have to do physical labor. This is why post slowed. Gonna pick up expanded metal at steel yard today. Had 4X8 sheet sheared into 6 8"X96" pieces. Will cut into 12 42.5" pieces for rings to go around 18" weber kettle charcoal grate which measures 13.5"dia. Have you noted this thread has over 100,000 views? Cool!

Bbq Bubba · Jun 12, 2008

Holy fark drumheads..........100,000 + views!!!

:lol::icon_cool

afreemaniii · Jun 12, 2008

These things are popular and for a good reason.

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