Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 211

masiewiz · 05-12-2009, 12:05 AM

I finally finished my first UDS. The pulled pork it cranked out was amazing, I'm becoming the neighborhood BBQ Guru thanks to you guys. This has a Turkey therm mod, 3-3/4 intakes with one gate valve. Painted John Deere green. I used mostly parts that I found here and there. Total cost to build, about $10.

Masiewicz

LT72884 · 05-12-2009, 12:49 AM

10$... im into it 110$ because my drum was 85$ new. i still need to buy 2 cooking grates, a thermometer and a unibit.

Norcoredneck · 05-12-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LT72884

10$... im into it 110$ .

Easily made up from savings by not eating out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT72884

10$... I still need to buy a unibit.

And be glad you did! The second, third, fourth time you use it.

Dr_KY · 05-12-2009, 04:50 AM

Agreed!

05-12-2009, 05:38 AM

I have a quick question. I ma getting a reconditioned drum. This drum has been media blasted on the inside and rinsed. Will a burn out still be necessary to clean the inside or will I need it to to remove the paint from the outside?

Norcoredneck · 05-12-2009, 06:18 AM

I'd burn it just to be safe, besides nothing like a roaring fire to make you feel manly!

05-12-2009, 07:26 AM

So a burn is what I will do...will that take all the paint off the outside?

I can't wait to cook in this thing

iwasaseabee · 05-12-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man

From time to time I mop my Pork Butts during Smoke Sessions on my DrumPit, you just have to plan for it, shut down your air intakes 5 minutes before mop time, lift that lid and get in there and out as quick as you can.
Leave air intakes shut down for another 5 minutes then open it back up to where you had it before and the temp spikes will be almost nonexistent.

Thats a great tip... Thanks!!!

Norcoredneck · 05-12-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by StayDown

So a burn is what I will do...will that take all the paint off the outside?

I can't wait to cook in this thing

Leave it if it doesn't peel, scuff it and paint. Unless you want the classy look.

05-12-2009, 10:32 AM

I could care less about classy as long as I get great Q out of it!

LT72884 · 05-12-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Easily made up from savings by not eating out.

10$... i still need a unibit..And be glad you did! The second, third, fourth time you use it.

50$ ay HD and lowes. im hoping harbor fraight gots em

Infamous Dave · 05-12-2009, 10:46 AM

Would the system used in this picture work well for your air intake? Is the reason you guys use ball valves because this system would leak too much air?

I was thinking of using a system like this or air vents from a weber kettle so that I don't have anything sticking out of the sides. I want my UDS to be highly mobile.

sfbbqguy · 05-12-2009, 10:53 AM

You sound like a good candidate for magnets over the holes.
What type of lid are you looking at using?

LT72884 · 05-12-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Infamous Dave

Would the system used in this picture work well for your air intake? Is the reason you guys use ball valves because this system would leak too much air?

I was thinking of using a system like this or air vents from a weber kettle so that I don't have anything sticking out of the sides. I want my UDS to be highly mobile.

If you dont want anything sticking out from the sides, just drill your 4 3/4 inch holes and use flat strips of magnets to cover as much of the hole as you need covered. OR use plugs to plug the holes. BDS's work that way

http://www.bigdrumsmokers.com/smokers.htm

click on the mini1427 and youll see the hole at the bottom. He uses plugs to cover the holes.

LT72884 · 05-12-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sfbbqguy

You sound like a good candidate for magnets over the holes.
What type of lid are you looking at using?

dam you, you type faster

05-12-2009, 12:49 AM	#3152
LT72884 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-07-09 Location: Draper Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	10$... im into it 110$ because my drum was 85$ new. i still need to buy 2 cooking grates, a thermometer and a unibit. __________________ http://grillofmydreams.blogspot.com http://thebreadjournal.blogspot.com

05-12-2009, 04:50 AM	#3154
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Agreed! __________________ 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

05-12-2009, 06:18 AM	#3156
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd burn it just to be safe, besides nothing like a roaring fire to make you feel manly! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

05-12-2009, 10:53 AM	#3163
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You sound like a good candidate for magnets over the holes. What type of lid are you looking at using? __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

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05-12-2009, 05:38 AM	#3155
StayDown Guest Downloads: Uploads:	I have a quick question. I ma getting a reconditioned drum. This drum has been media blasted on the inside and rinsed. Will a burn out still be necessary to clean the inside or will I need it to to remove the paint from the outside?

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StayDown Guest Downloads: Uploads:	So a burn is what I will do...will that take all the paint off the outside? I can't wait to cook in this thing

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StayDown Guest Downloads: Uploads:	I could care less about classy as long as I get great Q out of it!