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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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09-06-2012, 08:08 PM | #10021 | |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-15-12
Location: Annpolis Maryland
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09-07-2012, 01:40 PM | #10022 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 09-03-12
Location: Louisiana
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I just scored a used 55gal drum that previously had Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) in it. It is a closed head but in outstanding condition. And it was FREE!
Am I good to go? |
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09-07-2012, 08:46 PM | #10023 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 09-03-12
Location: Hutchinson Ks
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Starting on my UDS
After reading through, just about every post in this thread; I have headed down the path to the dark side. Picked up an empty glue barrel from work and started burning it out tonight, for tommorow we build!
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09-08-2012, 08:06 PM | #10024 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 09-05-12
Location: Sellersburg IN
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I'm getting my drum sandblasted to avoid the burnoff and cleanup. Do I need to have the outside blasted too? If so, will grill paint be sufficient to cover the outside surface or another type of paint?
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09-08-2012, 09:55 PM | #10025 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 06-12-12
Location: Louisville,KY
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Be VERY careful removing the head on any drum that had flammables in it!!!! No sparks.
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09-09-2012, 08:03 AM | #10026 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 08-30-11
Location: Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
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Residue on charcoal basket
I did my first drum burnout last night and put my charcoal basket into the drum at the start of the burn to removal any oil/production chemical residue on the expanded and the weldable steel rod I bent for a handle. While cleaning up this morning I noticed maroon or brick red residue on the expanded steel wall of the basket and handle. Is that going to be a further food safety/removal concern, or just corrosion from the heat during the burnout?
Thanks in advance, Matt |
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09-09-2012, 09:34 AM | #10027 | |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-06-12
Location: Aurora, Mo
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09-09-2012, 09:54 AM | #10028 | |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 09-03-12
Location: Louisiana
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More worried about getting the tan lining off. I didn't think a drum that was carrying rubbing alcohol would have a lining but this one sure does. |
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09-09-2012, 06:48 PM | #10029 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-15-12
Location: Annpolis Maryland
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A little more practice with my UDS this evening. Cooked up four turkey thighs that I brined for 24 hours and lightly rubbed with a little concoction I made up..... The drum did pretty good at holding around 225*.... I did get a big temperature spike after opening the lid to turn the food, and then of course I over compensated and the temp dropped to 160* for a little while. Seems like closing the intakes before opening the lid is good advice
Tasted great right off the drum. Probably will be even better tomorrow on a sandwich! |
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09-09-2012, 07:21 PM | #10030 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 09-08-12
Location: glenn heights
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I've been reading along this thread, and it's an overwhelming wealth of knowledge. I've decided to take the plunge. I found a place locally that I could get a drum. The down side was I wasn't able to pick it up, and had to have my brother get it. Paid $20 for what was supposed to be a used once fruit container that had been cleaned out and was "ready to be a smoker". Well I went to get it from him and it's got quite a bit of rust, and apparently held some kind of oil. (Not to mention that the lid has the orange liner). So, looking at these pics, should I just try to burn it out, maybe weld an extra piece of metal on the bottom and go for it, or do I need to look for a new drum?
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09-09-2012, 07:22 PM | #10031 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 09-08-12
Location: glenn heights
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sorry for the size of the above pics. I guess I need to figure out how to resize them in the future.
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09-10-2012, 01:56 AM | #10032 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 08-28-12
Location: San Jose, CA
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Eventually the drum paint will blister, peel, or crack under any kind of paint you put over it. Maybe you're into the U part of a UDS and if so, go for it. if you're looking to have your paint job last, sandblast the outside as well.
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09-10-2012, 08:32 AM | #10033 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 09-03-12
Location: South Portland, Maine
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Need help with drum choice. I have available for free 2 drum choices which I am planning on picking up this sometime this week.
1. Is an open top 55 gal drum which was used for veggie oil (this is lined and is pretty messy looking but food grade). Cleaning and removing the liner maybe a big hassle with this one. 2. Is a closed top 55 gal drum used for Iso-alcohol which appears to be very clean but unsure if this is lined or not. The top will need to be cut off and then customized for Weber style cover. Any opinions on the above? Dana |
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09-10-2012, 08:46 AM | #10034 | |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 09-03-12
Location: Louisiana
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09-10-2012, 10:48 AM | #10035 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-16-09
Location: Lake Charles La
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