Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 94

Meat Burner · 07-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Just IMHO, don't get carried away with the handles, they don't get hot so go cheap keeping with the purpose of a UDS. KEEP IT SIMPLE..... Great thread! Just my $.02.

Norcoredneck · 07-23-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meat Burner

Just IMHO, don't get carried away with the handles, they don't get hot so go cheap keeping with the purpose of a UDS. KEEP IT SIMPLE..... Great thread! Just my $.02.

Personally I wouldn't use these. Fin wanted them so I made them. Simple garage door handles work just fine. But the do scream "Smoker"

Meat Burner · 07-23-2008, 10:34 PM

Norco knows!

Single Fin Smoker · 07-24-2008, 12:15 AM

F'n AAAAAAAAA!!!!!

I feel like I'm in love already.

Personally, I like the recycled ecb handles on my first uds. The financier of our operation decided on those handles.

When this comes to my house(after the Spice Thermometers get to you), I will provide further pics after its Cardinal & Gold paint job.

Well done Sir Norco. You have found you new job......when you retire.

Them wire handles do look pretty good...

Bbq Bubba · 07-24-2008, 06:59 AM

Wow, Fin gets a smoker before Brian???

You need to hook that brother up!!

P.S. Project X looks very interesting.

Single Fin Smoker · 07-24-2008, 11:31 AM

Brian already got his. Saw it the other nite, and its a damn fine looking cooker to be sure.
Those handles were NOT my first choice. The ecb handles on my first drum work great.
I'll be using my gloves.

michiana mark · 07-24-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdSmoke

I did go back to teh steel yard today and found another barrel that looks the same as mine (blue paint with dark red interior. It had a sticker on the lid that was very faded and but I think it said Sherwin Williams. I also saw the the word exterior.

I am thinking that it maybe contained exterior latex paint. That makes sense considering the drum had what appeared to be streaks of white paint on the inside.

Can I use this? I have been looking for a source for a "food grade" barrel and simply cannot find one I know is of this type. For that matter, I don't know how "food grade" is different then "not food grade".

I just wanna get started on this.

I believe BBQ Bubba uses these all the time, Shoot him a pm on it.

BobF · 07-26-2008, 04:09 PM

Got my drum. Got the 1" holes drilled around the bottom for the inlets. Picked up various bits of black pipe fittings to make the inlets. I am going to use the nuts for electric conduit cause I don't feel like rigging a connection for the welder.
I got a Weber charcoal grate from HD and a piece of expanded metal at the hardware store (HD doesn't have it in my area). This piece is 16" x 32". I plan to cut in half giving 2 8" x 32" pieces. This should wrap around the grid. I plan to mount the grate about 2" up, this will give about a 6" tall coal holder with a 17' diameter.
Is this about right? Any tips for "rolling" the expanded metal?

Dr_KY · 07-26-2008, 04:24 PM

One inch holes are kinda big. How many did you drill?

BobF · 07-26-2008, 04:35 PM

1" holes fit the 3/4 pipe stuff just right. Drilled 3. Will install 3/4 pipe nipples, 2 with caps and 1 with ball valve.

charliesarmy · 07-26-2008, 08:48 PM

I had holes drilled today also. I had four 1/2 inch holes in the lid and four of the same size at the bottom.... the guy who helped me out did not have any larger bits... I ran to Lowes to get a 7/8ths bit for the thermo but they did not have that size.....

My question is will I need bigger holes for the air intake.... I am cheap and will be using magnets for the air control....

Any advice is appreciated...

jiarby · 07-26-2008, 09:23 PM

fire it up.. see how it runs, and drill more small holes if needed.

Mad Max · 07-26-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by charliesarmy

I had holes drilled today also. I had four 1/2 inch holes in the lid and four of the same size at the bottom.... the guy who helped me out did not have any larger bits... I ran to Lowes to get a 7/8ths bit for the thermo but they did not have that size.....

My question is will I need bigger holes for the air intake.... I am cheap and will be using magnets for the air control....

Any advice is appreciated...

If you find you need the bigger drill bits, check Harbor Freight Tools, they had the bits you would need or about $12 or $14 bucks.

Barbarian · 07-26-2008, 10:09 PM

look for step bits. They work great for drillin the intake and exhaust holes.

charliesarmy · 07-27-2008, 08:31 AM

I have the guy who is putting together my fire ring coming over for lunch after church today..... I will see if he has a bit that fits if not it is off to Harbor Tools and hopefully we will be seasoning the ol'UDS today!!!! Pics to come if it works out....

07-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#1396
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just IMHO, don't get carried away with the handles, they don't get hot so go cheap keeping with the purpose of a UDS. KEEP IT SIMPLE..... Great thread! Just my $.02. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

07-23-2008, 10:34 PM	#1398
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Norco knows! __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

07-24-2008, 12:15 AM	#1399
Single Fin Smoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-11-06 Location: Huntington Beach California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	F'n AAAAAAAAA!!!!! I feel like I'm in love already. Personally, I like the recycled ecb handles on my first uds. The financier of our operation decided on those handles. When this comes to my house(after the Spice Thermometers get to you), I will provide further pics after its Cardinal & Gold paint job. Well done Sir Norco. You have found you new job......when you retire. Them wire handles do look pretty good... __________________ Sidartha translated: Every wish fullfilled Keiki Kai UDS(Norco II) WSM Webber Kettle True stainless kegerator w/cheap 1/2 barrel 10'6 EC single fin 10' Minchington 2-1 set up

07-24-2008, 06:59 AM	#1400
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow, Fin gets a smoker before Brian??? You need to hook that brother up!! P.S. Project X looks very interesting. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

07-24-2008, 11:31 AM	#1401
Single Fin Smoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-11-06 Location: Huntington Beach California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brian already got his. Saw it the other nite, and its a damn fine looking cooker to be sure. Those handles were NOT my first choice. The ecb handles on my first drum work great. I'll be using my gloves. __________________ Sidartha translated: Every wish fullfilled Keiki Kai UDS(Norco II) WSM Webber Kettle True stainless kegerator w/cheap 1/2 barrel 10'6 EC single fin 10' Minchington 2-1 set up

07-26-2008, 04:09 PM	#1403
BobF Take a breath! Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Savannah, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Got my drum. Got the 1" holes drilled around the bottom for the inlets. Picked up various bits of black pipe fittings to make the inlets. I am going to use the nuts for electric conduit cause I don't feel like rigging a connection for the welder. I got a Weber charcoal grate from HD and a piece of expanded metal at the hardware store (HD doesn't have it in my area). This piece is 16" x 32". I plan to cut in half giving 2 8" x 32" pieces. This should wrap around the grid. I plan to mount the grate about 2" up, this will give about a 6" tall coal holder with a 17' diameter. Is this about right? Any tips for "rolling" the expanded metal?

07-26-2008, 04:24 PM	#1404
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One inch holes are kinda big. How many did you drill? __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

07-26-2008, 04:35 PM	#1405
BobF Take a breath! Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Savannah, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1" holes fit the 3/4 pipe stuff just right. Drilled 3. Will install 3/4 pipe nipples, 2 with caps and 1 with ball valve.

07-26-2008, 08:48 PM	#1406
charliesarmy Got Wood. Join Date: 07-22-08 Location: Oakes, ND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had holes drilled today also. I had four 1/2 inch holes in the lid and four of the same size at the bottom.... the guy who helped me out did not have any larger bits... I ran to Lowes to get a 7/8ths bit for the thermo but they did not have that size..... My question is will I need bigger holes for the air intake.... I am cheap and will be using magnets for the air control.... Any advice is appreciated...

07-26-2008, 09:23 PM	#1407
jiarby Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-22-04 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	fire it up.. see how it runs, and drill more small holes if needed.

07-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#1409
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	look for step bits. They work great for drillin the intake and exhaust holes. __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

07-27-2008, 08:31 AM	#1410
charliesarmy Got Wood. Join Date: 07-22-08 Location: Oakes, ND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the guy who is putting together my fire ring coming over for lunch after church today..... I will see if he has a bit that fits if not it is off to Harbor Tools and hopefully we will be seasoning the ol'UDS today!!!! Pics to come if it works out....

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