Ugly Drum Smoker

[Richard_]

if you haven't seen this one , you have to check it out

http://www.grillsportverein.de/forum...ic.php?t=26030

[masiewiz]

Originally Posted by Richard_

if you haven't seen this one , you have to check it out

http://www.grillsportverein.de/forum...ic.php?t=26030

That is insanely cool! I wish it was in English. What do you guys think about his adding a water pan?

Masiewiz

[masiewiz]

Originally Posted by Barbarian

Hey masiewiz, here is an easy option for the intake brace just a stainless eyebolt.

I might give that go, it looks stable.

Masiewiz

[Dr_KY]

Originally Posted by akarpf

Ok, i got my hands on two food-grade drums(54gals) saturday.
I'm looking for alot of help.

# of air intake & size
# of holes on the lid for exhaust?
What size grate do i need to fit in the drum?
How far does the grate need to be from the fire basket?

I measured the drum and the i.d. Is 21 15/16 inches & 34 inches high. Where do i need to put the thermometer?

Do i need a water pan?

Start at the top of the thread and everything you will need to know is in here. Trust us it's something that needs to be done to help understand why the UDS works the way it does.

Best of luck and take plenty of pictures or everything you have a question about.

[udoughguy]

Read all the pages and decided I need one of these UDS. Went through my first build and did a "seasoning" fire last week. Yesterday I did 2 whole chickens then filled in the rack with wings. The result was wonderful. What impressed me was the ease of temp. control. This is going to be nothing but fun to work with. Thanks to everyone who posted ideas and advice on the build. This forum is great!

[jtwisted13]

Originally Posted by masiewiz

That is insanely cool! I wish it was in English. What do you guys think about his adding a water pan?

Masiewiz

here it is translated

[Bbq Bubba]

Originally Posted by akarpf

Ok, i got my hands on two food-grade drums(54gals) saturday. I'm looking for alot of help. # of air intake & size , # of holes on the lid for exhaust? What size grate do i need to fit in the drum? How far does the grate need to be from the fire basket? I measured the drum and the i.d. Is 21 15/16 inches & 34 inches high. Where do i need to put the thermometer? Do i need a water pan?

You got some reading to do.

No shortcuts here.

[jaronimo]

Originally Posted by Richard_

if you haven't seen this one , you have to check it out

http://www.grillsportverein.de/forum...ic.php?t=26030

That is cool, but I refuse to wear the red jumpsuit.

[EatonHoggBBQ]

Originally Posted by udoughguy

This is going to be nothing but fun to work with.

Hey Ron, now all you have to do is get it to bake bread and you'll be all set.

[seattlepitboss]

I just wanted to post that today I cut into a 55-gallon drum to make a cooking rack soaker out of one end, and I measured the wall thickness as 19 gauge steel. That's .042" thick. This is handy info for anyone planning to weld to this material. I don't know if all drums are made from the same gauge sheet, however.

seattlepitboss

[stimpson111]

Here is my version. Almost finished. Still need to finish the charcoal basket and make some tweeks here and there.

http://picasaweb.google.com/stimpy111/ASmokerIsBorn#

[seattlepitboss]

Originally Posted by seattlepitboss

I just wanted to post that today I cut into a 55-gallon drum to make a cooking rack soaker out of one end, and I measured the wall thickness as 19 gauge steel. That's .042" thick. This is handy info for anyone planning to weld to this material. I don't know if all drums are made from the same gauge sheet, however.

After a little more research, I have found out that drums come in 19, 18 or 16 gauge steel. The 16 ga. has nearly 50% more steel than the 19 ga. drum. Maybe that's why some drums hold temp better than others?

seattlepitboss

[Weiser]

Good thinking!!!
It all depends on the manufacturer.
Same goes for the diameter of the top lip,
they can vary by as much as 3/8".
That is why I say, get your lid first!
Take it with ya when you go to purchase a drum.

Weiser

Originally Posted by seattlepitboss

After a little more research, I have found out that drums come in 19, 18 or 16 gauge steel. The 16 ga. has nearly 50% more steel than the 19 ga. drum. Maybe that's why some drums hold temp better than others?

seattlepitboss

[Norcoredneck]

DOT drums have a code on them that denotes thickness and style of end attachment. It tells someone in the know what is allowed in them.


UN1A2/Y425/S; UN1A2/Y1.2/100

[Cigarbque]

Originally Posted by stimpson111

Here is my version. Almost finished. Still need to finish the charcoal basket and make some tweeks here and there.

http://picasaweb.google.com/stimpy111/ASmokerIsBorn#

Good looking drum Dude. Love the beer sign in the garage.