Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 489

stglide · 12-25-2010, 07:19 AM

Great looking Drum HighQ!!! I'm sure there are many days of good Q that will be a result...

Dr_KY · 12-25-2010, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigwacker

Used disc blades, co-worker gave me two 18" disc blades for bases in my soon to be UDS. They come in a multitude of sizes, just check with any farmer friends.

I think that was over a year ago.lol

mranum · 12-25-2010, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffsee

Any Wisconsin Brethren know of a place where I might get a 16 gallon steel drum (27" x 14")? NOw that I have had success at home, I'm thinking of making a mini UDS for my campsite in Green Lake. No barrels of this size on craigslist.

Thanks!

Check with your local repair shop. Grease usually comes in kegs that size and the shops use them for their air greasers.

coewar · 12-25-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffsee

Any Wisconsin Brethren know of a place where I might get a 16 gallon steel drum (27" x 14")? NOw that I have had success at home, I'm thinking of making a mini UDS for my campsite in Green Lake. No barrels of this size on craigslist.

Thanks!

On page 486 I posted and added this link for a guy that did a mini smoker by basically cutting up a 55 gallon one. So I think technically you could create 2 of them from one big size drum. And the benefit is that you get the same cooking area (per grate) because you'd still get the ~22 inch diameter grate on there rather than something like a 16 or whatever gallon drum which likely will have a smaller radius/diameter.
http://www.shortypen.com/projects/bb.../uds/index.htm

InspectorQ · 01-01-2011, 03:33 PM

I read it. I built it.

Pics to follow...........

I read this whole thread and let's just say it took a while. Thanks for all the info. Will contribute my experience when I have some food shots to share.

Thank you contributors.

BuckHunter83 · 01-05-2011, 02:55 PM

I have been reading this thread for a few days and have decided that I need to build a UDS! I have been looking around and finally found a barrel today. Problem is that it had hydraulic oil in it previously. Will this be ok to use after I burn it out a time or two and clean it up?

Y'all have built some great looking smokers!

N8man · 01-05-2011, 04:35 PM

Personally, I feel if you do
a few really good hot burn outs,
it will be okay...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckHunter83

I have been reading this thread for a few days and have decided that I need to build a UDS! I have been looking around and finally found a barrel today. Problem is that it had hydraulic oil in it previously. Will this be ok to use after I burn it out a time or two and clean it up?

Y'all have built some great looking smokers!

Sterling · 01-05-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckHunter83

I have been reading this thread for a few days and have decided that I need to build a UDS! I have been looking around and finally found a barrel today. Problem is that it had hydraulic oil in it previously. Will this be ok to use after I burn it out a time or two and clean it up?

Y'all have built some great looking smokers!

Buck, do you know what brand of hydraulic oil was in the drum. I've looked a few MSDS forms for Hydraulic Fluid and they indicate that the stuff is practically non-toxic.

Sounds like a good, thorough, repeated scrubbing and a burn out or two should do the job.

Good luck.

Sterling

BlueHowler · 01-05-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckHunter83

I have been reading this thread for a few days and have decided that I need to build a UDS! I have been looking around and finally found a barrel today. Problem is that it had hydraulic oil in it previously. Will this be ok to use after I burn it out a time or two and clean it up?

Y'all have built some great looking smokers!

My UDS had hydraulic oil in it and I did two burns with oak pallets that I got from my work and then cleaned it out at a car wash.

I then sprayed it with Pam cooking spray and did a six hour burn with lump charcoal.

It turned out great and the food tastes great.

BuckHunter83 · 01-06-2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling

Buck, do you know what brand of hydraulic oil was in the drum. I've looked a few MSDS forms for Hydraulic Fluid and they indicate that the stuff is practically non-toxic.

Sounds like a good, thorough, repeated scrubbing and a burn out or two should do the job.

Good luck.

Sterling

The label on the drum says High Endurance Hydraulic Oil 68. I picked up a few pallets yesterday, going to cut the lid out either today or tomorrow and get a good burn going. Any reccomendations as to how long to burn it each time? I am excited and ready to start smoking!

blackdog043 · 01-06-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckHunter83

The label on the drum says High Endurance Hydraulic Oil 68. I picked up a few pallets yesterday, going to cut the lid out either today or tomorrow and get a good burn going. Any reccomendations as to how long to burn it each time? I am excited and ready to start smoking!

If you didn't start your burn yet, I would wash it out first with hot soapy water, to get the worst of the oil out. Drill your intake holes before you burn it out, so the fire will burn good. Burn it out with a good hot fire, the paint should peel on the outside if it's hot enough. I don't go buy time just heat.
When you season it, get the temp up to 350-400 for a couple hrs. The UDS is a great cooker, have fun with it.

DawgDrvr · 01-06-2011, 01:09 PM

Hey Guy'z, I just ran across this on Seattle CL . I think i might look into this . So if your in the Tacoma,Olympia or Bremerton give this guy a call .

50 gallon metal barrels - $10 (Hoodsport WA)

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mat/2138275239.html

Date: 2010-12-31, 10:23PM PST
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]

Approximately 50 clean, 50 gallon metal barrels with rims and lids @ $10 each or
Quantity discounts?
Discount for taking all 50?

Cash only u pick up no exceptions 10-6pm daily

Contact: AL 360-292-3606
23501 hwy 101 Hoodsport Washington 98548

Location: Hoodsport WA
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 2138275239

Downtown Smokeout · 01-06-2011, 01:30 PM

If anyone is looking for a barrel in the Evansville, IN area, O'Bryan Barrel has them cheap. I just picked up an unlined-reconditioned barrel w/lid for $9 because it had two holes drilled at the bottom, which are set perfectly for vents once I enlarge them. Normal reconditioned barrels are $15 or $20.

http://www.obryanbarrel.com/

zwylde1 · 01-06-2011, 01:57 PM

For the holes in the bottom for the pipe nipples is there any reason why a 1" hole saw can not be used versus the "step bit" alot seem to use?

AJP · 01-06-2011, 01:59 PM

Nope I use a hole saw for mine.

12-25-2010, 07:19 AM	#7321
stglide On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-23-10 Location: Charlotte NC	Great looking Drum HighQ!!! I'm sure there are many days of good Q that will be a result... __________________ [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=Blue][SIZE=3]Bill[/SIZE] UDS - Ole Blue Weber 22.5 Kettle x 2 Charbroil Quantum 5 burner Brinkman SKD Offset w/ Mods [/COLOR][/FONT][/B]

01-01-2011, 03:33 PM	#7325
InspectorQ Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Nicollet, MN	Thread read I read it. I built it. Pics to follow........... I read this whole thread and let's just say it took a while. Thanks for all the info. Will contribute my experience when I have some food shots to share. Thank you contributors.

01-05-2011, 02:55 PM	#7326
BuckHunter83 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: St. Cloud, FL	I have been reading this thread for a few days and have decided that I need to build a UDS! I have been looking around and finally found a barrel today. Problem is that it had hydraulic oil in it previously. Will this be ok to use after I burn it out a time or two and clean it up? Y'all have built some great looking smokers! Last edited by BuckHunter83; 01-05-2011 at 04:24 PM..

01-06-2011, 01:09 PM	#7332
DawgDrvr Found some matches. Join Date: 08-10-10 Location: Rochester, WA	50 gallon metal barrels - $10 (Hoodsport WA) Hey Guy'z, I just ran across this on Seattle CL . I think i might look into this . So if your in the Tacoma,Olympia or Bremerton give this guy a call . 50 gallon metal barrels - $10 (Hoodsport WA) http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mat/2138275239.html Date: 2010-12-31, 10:23PM PST Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?] Approximately 50 clean, 50 gallon metal barrels with rims and lids @ $10 each or Quantity discounts? Discount for taking all 50? Cash only u pick up no exceptions 10-6pm daily Contact: AL 360-292-3606 23501 hwy 101 Hoodsport Washington 98548 Location: Hoodsport WA it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 2138275239

01-06-2011, 01:30 PM	#7333
Downtown Smokeout Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-10 Location: Evansville, IN	If anyone is looking for a barrel in the Evansville, IN area, O'Bryan Barrel has them cheap. I just picked up an unlined-reconditioned barrel w/lid for $9 because it had two holes drilled at the bottom, which are set perfectly for vents once I enlarge them. Normal reconditioned barrels are $15 or $20. http://www.obryanbarrel.com/ __________________ Aaron Weber Imperial Sequoia (restoration in progress) Weber Platinum (The Green Lantern) Weber OTS 22.5 Weber SJ UDS (with more to come) Cheapo gasser Old Smokey ES (A gift, don't buy one) Humble member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers Honor bound to protect, prepare, and serve

01-06-2011, 01:57 PM	#7334
zwylde1 Take a breath! Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Cape Cod, MA	For the holes in the bottom for the pipe nipples is there any reason why a 1" hole saw can not be used versus the "step bit" alot seem to use?

01-06-2011, 01:59 PM	#7335
AJP Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-01-10 Location: Manhattan, KS	Nope I use a hole saw for mine. __________________ Pit Boss 820FB, Blackstone Patio Oven, 24" Discada

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