Uds dent

scayne62 · 03-03-2013, 03:13 PM

I was given a barrel to use on my uds build but it has a dent in it Down low. Won't effect the cooking grates that I can tell. Will it mess anything else up as far as airflow or anything? Should I look for another barrel?

Carbon · 03-03-2013, 03:42 PM

When I picked up a refurbished 55 gal drum it came with a couple of minor, but somewhat noticeable dings. Not perfect, I was able to bang those out.

cheapbeer · 03-03-2013, 04:32 PM

There is a reason it is called an ugly drum. Because ugly can create excellent bbq it is a beautiful thing.............. Use it

1911Ron · 03-03-2013, 06:00 PM

It wont matter at all, use it as is.

J-Rod · 03-03-2013, 06:13 PM

It's not gonna affect cooking characteristics, but if it bothers you, pound it out with a ball peen hammer. Thats what I did with mine and it was a huge dent with a crease about a foot long. Looks fine now.

J'ville Grill · 03-03-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Rod

It's not gonna affect cooking characteristics, but if it bothers you, pound it out with a ball peen hammer. Thats what I did with mine and it was a huge dent with a crease about a foot long. Looks fine now.

+1 pound it out if it's going to bother you.

ssbbqguy · 03-03-2013, 07:54 PM

As long as it does not change the way the lid seals you should be OK. I use small hammers and dollies to remove dents. Steve.

BobBrisket · 03-03-2013, 09:44 PM

It comes with Battle Scars......................GO for it!

scayne62 · 03-04-2013, 11:25 AM

I by no means give a crap how it looks I just did not want it jacking up my cooking, that is the most important thing, I cannot wait to finish my dang bathroom remodel so I can get this farking thing built and cooking, y'all make me hungry!

03-03-2013, 03:13 PM	#1
scayne62 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 02-03-13 Location: Hoopeston IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Uds dent I was given a barrel to use on my uds build but it has a dent in it Down low. Won't effect the cooking grates that I can tell. Will it mess anything else up as far as airflow or anything? Should I look for another barrel? __________________ If it ain't smokin' it must be broken!
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03-03-2013, 03:42 PM	#2
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I picked up a refurbished 55 gal drum it came with a couple of minor, but somewhat noticeable dings. Not perfect, I was able to bang those out. __________________ UDS / Mini-WSM / Weber 22.5 OTG / Modified ECB / Lodge hibachi / 34" WFO.

03-03-2013, 04:32 PM	#3
cheapbeer On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-07-12 Location: Westfield, Wisconsin Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There is a reason it is called an ugly drum. Because ugly can create excellent bbq it is a beautiful thing.............. Use it __________________ 2 1/2 Ugly Drums, 22.5 wsm and 2 18.5 wsm's

03-03-2013, 06:00 PM	#4
1911Ron is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Ft. Mudge, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It wont matter at all, use it as is. __________________ It all started with a Redhead! 22" Redhead OTS 22" Blue OTS22" Grey 3 wheeler, Ethel (62-63) 18" Grey 3 wheeler18" Black OTS X2 18" Black Jumbo Joe,Mini-WSM,Smokey Joe 22" Blue Platinum OTP,22" Black OTG (on sale for $99) British Racing Green Thermapen More grilling stuff than what i know what to do with

03-03-2013, 06:13 PM	#5
J-Rod is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Detroit Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's not gonna affect cooking characteristics, but if it bothers you, pound it out with a ball peen hammer. Thats what I did with mine and it was a huge dent with a crease about a foot long. Looks fine now. __________________ "Hey careful man there's a beverage here!!!"

03-03-2013, 07:54 PM	#7
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As long as it does not change the way the lid seals you should be OK. I use small hammers and dollies to remove dents. Steve.

03-03-2013, 09:44 PM	#8
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It comes with Battle Scars......................GO for it! __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

03-04-2013, 11:25 AM	#9
scayne62 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 02-03-13 Location: Hoopeston IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I by no means give a crap how it looks I just did not want it jacking up my cooking, that is the most important thing, I cannot wait to finish my dang bathroom remodel so I can get this farking thing built and cooking, y'all make me hungry! __________________ If it ain't smokin' it must be broken!