Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 267

Norcoredneck · 08-31-2009, 09:14 AM

For those looking for Gauges I found these on Ebay. I just got in 4 and they are nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Bbq Bubba · 08-31-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

For those looking for Gauges I found these on Ebay. I just got in 4 and they are nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

And for those looking for a thermo that you can actually afford AND read.....

http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/p...7&categoryId=6

Norcoredneck · 08-31-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

And for those looking for a thermo that you can actually afford AND read.....

http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/p...7&categoryId=6

Your right Bubba they are nice at 2 1/2 times the price. How can an all stainless thermometer be anodized aluminum?

Bbq Bubba · 08-31-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Your right Bubba they are nice at 2 1/2 times the price. How can an all stainless thermometer be anodized aluminum?

Just the face bro!

jswordy · 08-31-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

See your partner has the essential tool in his Left hand. Important part of any UDS Build.

And 2 empties on the table!

Far as the great gauge debate, I know the Wally World gauges get a lot of abuse here, but they are cheap and they have worked for me. Reading one is no problem. I put a mark on it at 250 with red marker. I can see that from inside my house with a pair of binoculars. I am not saying a gauge that costs nearly $50 with the shipping isn't somehow better, I am just saying these work for me at $15 plus sales tax.

TrustTheDust · 08-31-2009, 10:17 AM

Total UDS Paradise.

Norcoredneck · 08-31-2009, 10:19 AM

To possibly clear up confusion I paid $63 for 4 gauges which included shipping $15.75 each, and you can recalibrate them. Bubba is right Tele Tru are very nice gauges that you can trust. If it was a more expensive smoker then it would be worth spending the extra cash.

Bbq Bubba · 08-31-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

To possibly clear up confusion I paid $63 for 4 gauges which included shipping $15.75 each, and you can recalibrate them. Bubba is right Tele Tru are very nice gauges that you can trust. If it was a more expensive smoker then it would be worth spending the extra cash.

And then i apologize to Norco, thought you got ripped off bro!

(i should know better than that!) even if they are made in Japan.

Norcoredneck · 08-31-2009, 10:24 AM

Gonna go and check when I get home! Farker!

Norcoredneck · 08-31-2009, 10:25 AM

Norcoredneck · 08-31-2009, 10:25 AM

4000th post you can quit waiting!

Bbq Bubba · 08-31-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

4000th post you can quit waiting!

Lets end this here and start a new thread.....maybe how a hillbilly can build a better drum?

TheRedHorseman · 08-31-2009, 11:01 AM

Thanks to you guys for the how to and inspiration:

phDog · 08-31-2009, 12:41 PM

I've read a good deal of this thread but have not gotten the specific answers i am looking for so forgive me if i am repeating -

instead of building a coal basket i took a smokey joe knock off (Thermos) and cuty the legs down to 2 inch and drilled a bunch of holes in the bottom. i put an eye ring in the center so i can retrieve it with a fireplace poker.

also, i bought a 1" ball valve that i am going to attach with a steel flange for my air control. i alos drilled two 1/4" holes on the sides of the drum 2" off the ground.

anybody see any problems with either of these 2 modifications?

I'll get some pics up later tonight..

Babyboomerboy · 08-31-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by phDog

i alos drilled two 1/4" holes on the sides of the drum 2" off the ground.

anybody see any problems with either of these 2 modifications?

I'll get some pics up later tonight..

I must have missed something because I can't figure out what the 1/4" holes are for?

08-31-2009, 09:14 AM	#3991
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For those looking for Gauges I found these on Ebay. I just got in 4 and they are nice. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

08-31-2009, 10:19 AM	#3997
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To possibly clear up confusion I paid $63 for 4 gauges which included shipping $15.75 each, and you can recalibrate them. Bubba is right Tele Tru are very nice gauges that you can trust. If it was a more expensive smoker then it would be worth spending the extra cash. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

08-31-2009, 10:24 AM	#3999
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gonna go and check when I get home! Farker! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

08-31-2009, 10:25 AM	#4000
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	99 __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

08-31-2009, 10:25 AM	#4001
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	4000th post you can quit waiting! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

08-31-2009, 10:17 AM	#3996
TrustTheDust Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-29-09 Location: Prairie Village, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Total UDS Paradise.

08-31-2009, 11:01 AM	#4003
TheRedHorseman Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-12-09 Location: Tucson, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks to you guys for the how to and inspiration:

08-31-2009, 12:41 PM	#4004
phDog Got Wood. Join Date: 08-28-09 Location: jc, nj Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've read a good deal of this thread but have not gotten the specific answers i am looking for so forgive me if i am repeating - instead of building a coal basket i took a smokey joe knock off (Thermos) and cuty the legs down to 2 inch and drilled a bunch of holes in the bottom. i put an eye ring in the center so i can retrieve it with a fireplace poker. also, i bought a 1" ball valve that i am going to attach with a steel flange for my air control. i alos drilled two 1/4" holes on the sides of the drum 2" off the ground. anybody see any problems with either of these 2 modifications? I'll get some pics up later tonight.. Last edited by phDog; 08-31-2009 at 01:01 PM..

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