sparky66
Knows what a fatty is.
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Fark, I thought I would be 10k. this thread is crazy long. I had to stop reading for a while at page 125.
Hmm...not sure I know what you mean. Why would I want to put a stack on it with a cap. Putting a cap on it is still closing it up. From what I've read from some of the early Pioneers in this thread, using a stack really is just for aesthetics and offers no improvement on air flow. I already have a ball valve on one of the 3/4" intakes. Honestly, I think it is just a matter of starting with way less pre-burned coals to start. Then I should be able to leave the exhaust open more. Going to try on my next cook.
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My design is pretty much as simple as they get and I have not tried to reinvent the wheel here. I appreciate the feedback Razr.
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Carefully. Too much heat will warp the lid.
Many have done the sandblasting and said it was well worth the
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Ok,
I'm a newbie to the UDS, but am determined to build one. I have a old weber 22.5 kettle that is rusted at the bottom. Plan on making a UDS with as much left over parts from the kettle as possible.
Found a drum company that has:
"Item: DCS55OH
“New” 55-g open-head steel drum / Removable lid / Black w/white top
Price: $56.75 each"
His website says it is 12gauge and 22.5 diameter.
Raw steel interior
Is this a reasonable price? Would my kettle top fit directly on the top or would I have to modify?
Thank in advance with any help!!!
Just got a barrel today and it has a lining. I live in a neighborhood where a full-blown burn would be frowned upon. Has anyone tried sandblasting or chemical stripping to get down to the bare metal?
Thanks in advance
You are correct they do work and pretty well.You can use a weed burner from the outside and it will remove the inside liner. I did it in a neighborhood with no issues.
Ok,
I'm a newbie to the UDS, but am determined to build one. I have a old weber 22.5 kettle that is rusted at the bottom. Plan on making a UDS with as much left over parts from the kettle as possible.
Found a drum company that has:
"Item: DCS55OH
“New” 55-g open-head steel drum / Removable lid / Black w/white top
Price: $56.75 each"
His website says it is 12gauge and 22.5 diameter.
Raw steel interior
Is this a reasonable price? Would my kettle top fit directly on the top or would I have to modify?
Thank in advance with any help!!!
I agree the price is decent for a new, clean drum. You'd have to test your Weber lid for fit (never know if you get lucky) but most likely the top edge of the drum wall is rolled over to create a lip that makes the top of the drum slightly thicker than the 22.5 diameter of the inside walls. Some people cut off the lip and others bolt or weld a ring of thin metal inside the top of the drum and sticking above the lip maybe 1/8" or 1/4 inch for the Weber top to rest on. That may need to be hammered to get a tight fit fit when you put on the top. Make sense?
Didn't have much luck searching the thread so...
Anyone in the KC area know where I can get a drum sandblasted?