Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 136

Meat Burner · 11-22-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Are you saying your drum is a stick burner???

Just curious about this! Always looking for a new way to improve on any technique.

JD McGee · 11-23-2008, 02:31 PM

Started work on my next build today...here's a few in progress pics.

Food grade...

Contents was EVOO...

Lid off...

Slide control layout...

Vent hole cut out...

Gonna use some leftover BGE gasket to seal...

Off to Home Depot for some stainless hardware...stay tuned.

Dr_KY · 11-23-2008, 05:05 PM

I'll be here, how about using allen heads for the bolts.

fordman · 11-23-2008, 05:14 PM

Stainless button heads would look lots better.

Dr_KY · 11-23-2008, 05:28 PM

Allen heads with a stainless washer matches the temp gauge better.

JD McGee · 11-23-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_KY

I'll be here, how about using allen heads for the bolts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordman

Stainless button heads would look lots better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_KY

Allen heads with a stainless washer matches the temp gauge better.

Sorry guys...I went with ugly cheapo machine screws. I'm doing something a bit different this time. I'm installing 3/8-16 x 1/2 long bolts and am drilling them out to accept a #8 screw that is 2 inches long. My goal is to be able to remove them at any time so I can nest my WSM inside for transport to and from competitions.

Mod pics...

STX Cue · 11-25-2008, 03:41 PM

That is a pretty sweet idea JD...not sure I could pull it off, but I like the idea.

Butt-A-Bing! · 11-25-2008, 07:19 PM

Hey, so I thought I would give the UDS a try. I aquired a drum today but I am not sure about it. I have looked through most of the posts and haven't seen one like it. It has no rolling rings and I am wondering if it is a heavy enough gauge. I had to cut the lip off to get the Weber lid on it and it seems a little "flimsy" now. Anyone ever used this type before?

JD McGee · 11-25-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by STX Cue

That is a pretty sweet idea JD...not sure I could pull it off, but I like the idea.

I'm pretty sure it will work...I'm limited as to how much stuff I can haul and want to streamline / downsize as much as possible. Being able to nest my two WSM's inside two UDS's along with charcoal baskets, charcoal, etc will be a big help. I'll finish the first UDS this weekend...if my charcoal baskets are finished by then. If not I'll do a dry run with the WSM ring.

JD McGee · 11-25-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butt-A-Bing!

Hey, so I thought I would give the UDS a try. I aquired a drum today but I am not sure about it. I have looked through most of the posts and haven't seen one like it. It has no rolling rings and I am wondering if it is a heavy enough gauge. I had to cut the lip off to get the Weber lid on it and it seems a little "flimsy" now. Anyone ever used this type before?

I've seen the rib-less ones but not one with the top ring cut off. Usually folks cut up the kettle bottom to fit inside. I imagine it is a bit flimsy without the support of that ring. Should still work just fine though...just be careful not to bend it out of shape moving it around.

The top looks like it fits great!

chinesebob · 11-25-2008, 07:36 PM

I want to see someone mod a uds with a 35 inside an 85 suspended with insulation and a protected fire pit and a grate that is adjustable and a heat defusing plate. Oh and then paint it green.

I'm looking for any reason to not go stuff 100 poppers.

Butt-A-Bing! · 11-25-2008, 08:24 PM

I didn't want to mess with the lid cause I still use it for my kettle. Ahh if it bends eventually I get another drum.

Chris

JD McGee · 11-25-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Butt-A-Bing!

I didn't want to mess with the lid cause I still use it for my kettle. Ahh if it bends eventually I get another drum.

Chris

That's the spirit...looks like a good build so far!

Bbq Bubba · 11-25-2008, 09:06 PM

JD, i'm lovin that slide intake!

Got any finished pics yet?

RazBarlow · 11-25-2008, 10:11 PM

JD,
Looks like it is time to change your coolant.It looks pretty rank . You using petroleum based or soy based coolant ?
Raz

11-23-2008, 02:31 PM	#2027
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS III with "Slide Control"... Started work on my next build today...here's a few in progress pics. Food grade... Contents was EVOO... Lid off... Slide control layout... Vent hole cut out... Gonna use some leftover BGE gasket to seal... Off to Home Depot for some stainless hardware...stay tuned. __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

11-23-2008, 05:05 PM	#2028
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll be here, how about using allen heads for the bolts. __________________ 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

11-23-2008, 05:28 PM	#2030
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Allen heads with a stainless washer matches the temp gauge better. __________________ 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

11-25-2008, 03:41 PM	#2032
STX Cue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-03-08 Location: Schertz, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is a pretty sweet idea JD...not sure I could pull it off, but I like the idea. __________________ Pitmaker BBQ Safe UDS Ver 1.5, 90 gallon Super UDS Beat-up, rusted-out, still-cooking NB Bandera Some thing that says Brinkman on it

11-25-2008, 07:36 PM	#2036
chinesebob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-07-07 Location: Westerville,OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I want to see someone mod a uds with a 35 inside an 85 suspended with insulation and a protected fire pit and a grate that is adjustable and a heat defusing plate. Oh and then paint it green. I'm looking for any reason to not go stuff 100 poppers. __________________ Chinesebob - Central Ohio A Chinese speaking white guy in search of the perfect bbq.

11-23-2008, 05:14 PM	#2029
fordman Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-29-08 Location: Fort Dodge, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stainless button heads would look lots better.

11-25-2008, 08:24 PM	#2037
Butt-A-Bing! Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-09-08 Location: Millersville, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I didn't want to mess with the lid cause I still use it for my kettle. Ahh if it bends eventually I get another drum. Chris

11-25-2008, 09:06 PM	#2039
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	JD, i'm lovin that slide intake! Got any finished pics yet? __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

11-25-2008, 10:11 PM	#2040
RazBarlow Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Rural Victor Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	JD, Looks like it is time to change your coolant.It looks pretty rank . You using petroleum based or soy based coolant ? Raz

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