Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 191

Chavo27 · 04-15-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Thawley

You just looking for some encouragement? POST them...

PS: I love the blend of rust and unburned paint on your drum. True art. I wouldn't change a thing.

No I'm not looking for encouragement.. If it ever stops raining here maybe I can get the rest of the paint off. I was going to offer to paint your drum for FREE! Since your such a wise guy your going to have to pay now.
UDS UGLY drum smoker.. the key word is UGLY.. I'm sure your drum is going to be on display at the Smithsonian when your done with it...

Thawley · 04-15-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chavo27

If it ever stops raining here maybe I can get the rest of the paint off.

I was being completely serious. I think it's bitchen. Leave it alone and cook.

akarpf · 04-15-2009, 07:12 PM

Hey guys, I'm looking for a little advice. I'm debating where to drill the 8-1/2 holes on the lid for exhaust. Do I need to do it on the outside or more near the center around the handled.

Norcoredneck · 04-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Eight evenly spaced works great.

Barbarian · 04-15-2009, 08:39 PM

Hey Chavo, that is one farking ugly drum!!!!!!!!
Welcome to the drumhead nation.
It is fun being a drumhead and the food is good to.

Chavo27 · 04-15-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Thawley

I was being completely serious. I think it's bitchen. Leave it alone and cook.

Well I took you the wrong way then and I'm sorry..

Chavo27 · 04-15-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by akarpf

OK. I get sum parts today to build my UDS. I have been reading the threads and i've seen a few people who have the air intake 1" thur 3" off the bottom of the drum. My charcoal basket is 12" high and I do not want the cooking grate right on top of the coals. So may drum has a flat top. How far down should the cooking grate be form the top?

P.S. I take sum pics. go to http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt149/akarpf/

is your fire ring 1/2" expanded steel?
I took a 51" piece of 3/4" and made it into a cylinder. I see yours is cut in half and bolted together at two locations. I bet this is a hell of allot easier than the fight I went through to get mine together..

Cigarbque · 04-15-2009, 09:41 PM

My UDS version 2.0 on the right. I still need to add two thermometers and some bling but tonight was her first burn in and chicken cook. I used a Wally World Uniflame dome cover. I have never seen anything from China this cheesy before. Uniflame stuff is total garbage but I dig the hinges on the lid. It was holding temps much better than my version 1.o on the left. I think I'm going to get rid of the smoke stack and go with the eight holes.

Chicken off the UDS. Came out fantastic.

Barbarian · 04-15-2009, 09:54 PM

Two questions
1. why do you need two thermos?
2. why can't you use the one from V1.0?

Thawley · 04-15-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chavo27

Well I took you the wrong way then and I'm sorry..

S'okay. I get that a lot.

Cigarbque · 04-15-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbarian

Two questions
1. why do you need two thermos?
2. why can't you use the one from V1.0?

On version 2.0 I have two cooking grates. The Spicewine thermo on version 1.0 is bolted in so I can't remove it. On 2.0 I am going to go with the removable 12" turkey fryer thermo mod.

Chavo27 · 04-16-2009, 04:59 AM

Well, as many of you guys know I finished my drum and and my fire ring last night. She's ready to do a few dry runs in... I went out this morning to play around with it. The lid I was going to use off my old charcoal grill doesn't fit right. I was thinking of just using a sheet of wood with the 8 hole method until I can find myself a nice sized dome lid. Is there any reason why a sheet of ply wood or something similar to this wouldn't work?

Norcoredneck · 04-16-2009, 05:37 AM

Have seen someone use plywood. Worked fine.

Chavo27 · 04-16-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Have seen someone use plywood. Worked fine.

thank you!

rockyathabaska · 04-16-2009, 01:04 PM

Charvo,
plywood may be ok for a test burn ,but plywood is made from ureaformaldihyde glue, a known carcinogen.That would put it up there with galvanized fittings as big no no's for drum cookers.
How about a lid made from solid wood ,barn door style?Might even impart some flavour.
go drummers go!
RockyAthabaska
-----------------
UDS
18"weber one touch
weber performer
weber genesis gasser

04-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#2854
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Eight evenly spaced works great. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

04-15-2009, 08:39 PM	#2855
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California	Hey Chavo, that is one farking ugly drum!!!!!!!! Welcome to the drumhead nation. It is fun being a drumhead and the food is good to. __________________ 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

04-15-2009, 09:41 PM	#2858
Cigarbque Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-19-09 Location: N.W. New Jersey	My UDS version 2.0 on the right. I still need to add two thermometers and some bling but tonight was her first burn in and chicken cook. I used a Wally World Uniflame dome cover. I have never seen anything from China this cheesy before. Uniflame stuff is total garbage but I dig the hinges on the lid. It was holding temps much better than my version 1.o on the left. I think I'm going to get rid of the smoke stack and go with the eight holes. Chicken off the UDS. Came out fantastic. __________________ El Supremo BBQ 4 x Gateway Drums, Meadow Creek TS250 & BBQ42, Kamado Joe large.

04-15-2009, 09:54 PM	#2859
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California	Two questions 1. why do you need two thermos? 2. why can't you use the one from V1.0? __________________ 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

04-16-2009, 05:37 AM	#2863
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Have seen someone use plywood. Worked fine. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

04-15-2009, 07:12 PM	#2853
akarpf Got Wood. Join Date: 03-14-09 Location: Benton,LA	Hey guys, I'm looking for a little advice. I'm debating where to drill the 8-1/2 holes on the lid for exhaust. Do I need to do it on the outside or more near the center around the handled.

04-16-2009, 04:59 AM	#2862
Chavo27 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-09-09 Location: Hartford City, IN	Well, as many of you guys know I finished my drum and and my fire ring last night. She's ready to do a few dry runs in... I went out this morning to play around with it. The lid I was going to use off my old charcoal grill doesn't fit right. I was thinking of just using a sheet of wood with the 8 hole method until I can find myself a nice sized dome lid. Is there any reason why a sheet of ply wood or something similar to this wouldn't work?

04-16-2009, 01:04 PM	#2865
rockyathabaska On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-09-09 Location: vancouver b.c. Canada	Plywood drum lid Charvo, plywood may be ok for a test burn ,but plywood is made from ureaformaldihyde glue, a known carcinogen.That would put it up there with galvanized fittings as big no no's for drum cookers. How about a lid made from solid wood ,barn door style?Might even impart some flavour. go drummers go! RockyAthabaska ----------------- UDS 18"weber one touch weber performer weber genesis gasser

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