Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 427

Jay871 · 07-26-2010, 09:36 AM

Thanks Dave and Souther Home Boy on the tips fop keeping the temp down during lid removal.

tntitan · 07-27-2010, 04:20 PM

all of you guys on face book i put a page on there for ugly drum smokers if you want to be a fan come join

FullBoar · 07-27-2010, 04:23 PM

Thats cool titan! I like the table you built for your drum. Nice touch!

colonel00 · 07-28-2010, 09:57 AM

Brothers, I am happy to report the following scoring update:

After a hard fought

, 3 day

, triple overtime battle

, I finally came out victorious.

Me : 1 Nasty-azz, PITA, are you farking kidding me, beige liner : 0

Scoreboard!

deadanddripping · 07-28-2010, 07:25 PM

Sorry guys, i'm new here and haven't managed to trawl all of this epic thread yet so if this has been addressed I apologise: how important is the shape of the charcoal basket? I planned to use a slightly dished mesh (10#) that is quite sturdy and made of stainless. Is this likely to cause me any problems? I was gonna use it as this is a basic as can be UDS build from whatever I can lay my hands on.

stglide · 07-28-2010, 08:59 PM

Got drum, solid top though, and tonight picked up a Weber 22" that I found on CL. Gradually getting the parts together to start the build!

Probably asked, so forgive me, but since my drum is a solid top, how is the best way to cut the top out, so the Weber lid will fit the best?

Tks in advance!

Boshizzle · 07-28-2010, 09:09 PM

deadanddripping, my charcoal basket is square and my UDS makes some great que. I think the most important things are capacity and air flow. If both of those are good, the shape doesn't matter.

Boshizzle · 07-28-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stglide

Got drum, solid top though, and tonight picked up a Weber 22" that I found on CL. Gradually getting the parts together to start the build!

Probably asked, so forgive me, but since my drum is a solid top, how is the best way to cut the top out, so the Weber lid will fit the best?

Tks in advance!

Take a look here. This may be your best bet.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=89382

NASCARican · 07-29-2010, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stglide

Got drum, solid top though, and tonight picked up a Weber 22" that I found on CL. Gradually getting the parts together to start the build!

Probably asked, so forgive me, but since my drum is a solid top, how is the best way to cut the top out, so the Weber lid will fit the best?

Tks in advance!

I'd check the fit first...my drum was a closed top, all I had to do was grind the top ring down some for a snug fit. The top ring on a open top drum is massive compared to a closed top.

Southern Home Boy · 07-29-2010, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stglide

Got drum, solid top though, and tonight picked up a Weber 22" that I found on CL. Gradually getting the parts together to start the build!

Probably asked, so forgive me, but since my drum is a solid top, how is the best way to cut the top out, so the Weber lid will fit the best?

Tks in advance!

I used a recip saw with a metal blade and just ran it along the inside diameter of the head. I got a little impatient in a couple of spots, so there were a few irregularities, but a hammer knocked those down quick enough and a quick hit with a grinder made sure there were no sharp edges.

For the lid, I flattened out the lip on a Weber dome, positioned it on top of the drum and carefully re-lipped it to fit the drum. Now, it's so tight it almost "snaps" into place like a tupperware lid.

stglide · 07-29-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NASCARican

I'd check the fit first...my drum was a closed top, all I had to do was grind the top ring down some for a snug fit. The top ring on a open top drum is massive compared to a closed top.

Slid it on top tonight. Looked like I may be able to do as you explained.

Decisions....Decisions.....

toddrod · 07-30-2010, 08:59 AM

Here is how mine is setup after breaking out the grinder and the welding machine on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD1aJoKmk2I

efield · 07-30-2010, 09:15 AM

I wanted a domed lid for several reasons but did not want to cut up or beat up my 22-1/2” Weber. Using ideas I found in this MOAUDS thread from several posters, I cut the lip from the drum lid with a pneumatic cutting wheel retaining a 1” rim all the way around. The lid from a 22-1/2” UniFlame grill from Wallyworld fit snugly inside the lip ring with some minor persuasion. Man, the metal on that cheap lid is thin. I was afraid it would blow right through if I tried to spot weld it to the ring; finally ended up using some medium temp brazing rod to attach it.

Neil · 07-30-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonel00

Brothers, I am happy to report the following scoring update:

After a hard fought

, 3 day

, triple overtime battle

, I finally came out victorious.

Me : 1 Nasty-azz, PITA, are you farking kidding me, beige liner : 0

Scoreboard!

Congratulations on a hard fought victory.

ChicagoSizzlin · 07-30-2010, 11:54 AM

Anyone got any hookups for drums in chicago area? The itch has become too hard to resist.

07-27-2010, 04:20 PM	#6392
tntitan On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-07 Location: Cape Coral Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	all of you guys on face book i put a page on there for ugly drum smokers if you want to be a fan come join __________________ -----custom made ugly drum smokers/ weber kettle-----STOK----kcbs judge----FBA----GO GATORS

07-27-2010, 04:23 PM	#6393
FullBoar On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-06-10 Location: Hanover, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thats cool titan! I like the table you built for your drum. Nice touch! __________________ Dave UDS Brinkmann Smoke n Pit Weber 22.5" OTG

07-28-2010, 09:57 AM	#6394
colonel00 Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brothers, I am happy to report the following scoring update: After a hard fought, 3 day, triple overtime battle, I finally came out victorious. Me : 1 Nasty-azz, PITA, are you farking kidding me, beige liner : 0 Scoreboard!

07-28-2010, 08:59 PM	#6396
stglide On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-23-10 Location: Charlotte NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Got drum, solid top though, and tonight picked up a Weber 22" that I found on CL. Gradually getting the parts together to start the build! Probably asked, so forgive me, but since my drum is a solid top, how is the best way to cut the top out, so the Weber lid will fit the best? Tks in advance! __________________ [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=Blue][SIZE=3]Bill[/SIZE] UDS - Ole Blue Weber 22.5 Kettle x 2 Charbroil Quantum 5 burner Brinkman SKD Offset w/ Mods [/COLOR][/FONT][/B]

07-28-2010, 09:09 PM	#6397
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	deadanddripping, my charcoal basket is square and my UDS makes some great que. I think the most important things are capacity and air flow. If both of those are good, the shape doesn't matter. __________________ Jambo Pit - UDS - Lang 60 (Sold) 18.5" & 22.5" Weber Kettles - Smokey Joe and Mini-WSM - Bubba Keg - #2 La Caja China Chargriller Outlaw Impeccably Accurate BLACK & RED Thermapens KCBS CBJ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it. Last edited by Boshizzle; 07-28-2010 at 09:47 PM..

07-26-2010, 09:36 AM	#6391
Jay871 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-15-10 Location: Byron,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Dave and Souther Home Boy on the tips fop keeping the temp down during lid removal.

07-28-2010, 07:25 PM	#6395
deadanddripping Found some matches. Join Date: 07-23-10 Location: midlands uk Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sorry guys, i'm new here and haven't managed to trawl all of this epic thread yet so if this has been addressed I apologise: how important is the shape of the charcoal basket? I planned to use a slightly dished mesh (10#) that is quite sturdy and made of stainless. Is this likely to cause me any problems? I was gonna use it as this is a basic as can be UDS build from whatever I can lay my hands on.

07-30-2010, 08:59 AM	#6402
toddrod On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Vacherie, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here is how mine is setup after breaking out the grinder and the welding machine on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD1aJoKmk2I

07-30-2010, 09:15 AM	#6403
efield Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 06-10-10 Location: Bakersfield, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wanted a domed lid for several reasons but did not want to cut up or beat up my 22-1/2” Weber. Using ideas I found in this MOAUDS thread from several posters, I cut the lip from the drum lid with a pneumatic cutting wheel retaining a 1” rim all the way around. The lid from a 22-1/2” UniFlame grill from Wallyworld fit snugly inside the lip ring with some minor persuasion. Man, the metal on that cheap lid is thin. I was afraid it would blow right through if I tried to spot weld it to the ring; finally ended up using some medium temp brazing rod to attach it.

07-30-2010, 11:54 AM	#6405
ChicagoSizzlin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-13-10 Location: Lockport,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Anyone got any hookups for drums in chicago area? The itch has become too hard to resist. __________________ 1 - 22.5 OTG 1 - 18.5 OTS Maverick ET-7 Proud Owner of a UDS & UDG My UDG - Ugly Drum Grill Member of the Drumhead Club

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