Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 238

Cecil · 07-04-2009, 07:23 AM

I had the same problem finding a nut for the barb. I ended up having to buy a brass nut fitting for it in the same area as the nipple. Instead of just paying .10 for a nut it cost a couple bucks just for the long brass nut.

Coach_Mac · 07-05-2009, 03:51 PM

Built me one just in time for the 4th. It's not as well put together as most of yalls because I don't have too many tools but here's mine. I am trying to put pictures on here but it's not working for some reason. Maybe I have to have a certain number of posts. Anyway, it cranked out some amazing ribs and chicken.

smoovdowt · 07-05-2009, 09:00 PM

How long should I let it run to season? Its been about an hour so far.... I left all my notes somewhere else so I cannot remember how long I should let it run...the shorter the better in this case since I need ot leave the house!

Meat Burner · 07-05-2009, 09:14 PM

Sure you left your notes somewhere. Amazing! No offense bro...just BS if you haven't taken the time to read, at least, some of the threads.

smoovdowt · 07-05-2009, 09:17 PM

I sware I did! I have 2 jobs + school it took me over 3 weeks to read the whole thing!

Meat Burner · 07-05-2009, 09:26 PM

My apalogy brother! Just a few hours to get rid of the new build nasties and you are good to go. Putting on a good greasy fatty, or bacon for pig candy work good. Just a simple burn is just fine...then fire er up and smoke something bro.

smoovdowt · 07-05-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks brotha! I let her run 2.25 hours she was beautiful - held at 250 with ver MINOR adjustments! I didnt cook anything on the first go because I am on a "diet" for the past two weeks. Next week I will let 'er rip! I love my drum smoker.... I cant wait to post pic's!

Thawley · 07-05-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Build a simple drum, cook on it while you build your masterpiece, then sell or pass along your old faithful. Spread the love.

That was my plan...

Two years later, I'm still smoking happily on my first drum. I've got three virgin drums behind the garage I just never get to.

I suck.

headrush · 07-06-2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLORIDASMOKER

HEADRUSH

Kind of a pita to get the 22inch cooking grate past the one inch lip ot the lid isnt it?

nope, i have a few slots that were opened up by the sawzall, and the grid slips through there pretty quickly.

1FUNVET · 07-06-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoovdowt

Thanks brotha! I let her run 2.25 hours she was beautiful - held at 250 with ver MINOR adjustments! I didnt cook anything on the first go because I am on a "diet" for the past two weeks. Next week I will let 'er rip! I love my drum smoker.... I cant wait to post pic's!

If you are on a diet, throw some veggies on it.

seattlepitboss · 07-06-2009, 10:49 AM

The easiest way to make a thermometer mount requires a drill press or milling machine with a vise. Clamp a piece of scrap metal, then drill using a 27/64" bit. Do not remove the piece from the vise. Clamp a 1/2-13 tap in the chuck and lower the quill with one hand while starting the tap with the other, until the tap gets started, then loosen the chuck and raise the quill and put on your tap wrench and finish tapping the hole. Now
you have a 1/2-13 tapped hole in line with your spindle axis. Screw a 1/2-13 short bolt into it, and through drill it with the size of your thermometer stem. You can make several at once for multiple smokers if you like, or change the bit for different things.

On your smoker, use the skinny step drill in your set, the one that only goes up to 1/2", and run it all the way in. Use a jam nut on the inside with a wrench to tighten your thermometer holder. Now you can just slip your thermo in easily, and take it out which can really help with clearance for removing the charcoal basket.

It's a lot easier to do than to write, and there are much easier ways to do it especially if you have a metal lathe, but that require more sophisticated machine tools.

seattlepitboss

michiana mark · 07-06-2009, 11:49 AM

Just to make sure I have enough exhaust, using the weber lid, I added an extra vent from a WSM. The carriage bolt( 2 1/2 in. long stainless), acts as a fastener and a hook.

Barbarian · 07-06-2009, 12:28 PM

Well IMHO the easiest way to make a thermo holder is to buy a 3/8 x 1 stainless nut and bolt and drill a hole in the bolt. It holds the thermo nice and level and I think it cost me $1.10.

1FUNVET · 07-06-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarian

Well IMHO the easiest way to make a thermo holder is to buy a 3/8 x 1 stainless nut and bolt and drill a hole in the bolt. It holds the thermo nice and level and I think it cost me $1.10.

Thanks for this idea. I just need to go to our fab shop and go shopping

Mtnsmoke · 07-06-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Well IMHO the easiest way to make a thermo holder is to buy a 3/8 x 1 stainless nut and bolt and drill a hole in the bolt. It holds the thermo nice and level and I think it cost me $1.10.

Yep, quick, cheap and easy. You can also easily slide a 12" therm in or out to check side temps, not that it really matters but gives me something to do if I get bored.

07-04-2009, 07:23 AM	#3556
Cecil Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Oklahoma, OKC	I had the same problem finding a nut for the barb. I ended up having to buy a brass nut fitting for it in the same area as the nipple. Instead of just paying .10 for a nut it cost a couple bucks just for the long brass nut. __________________ "I have all my money tied up in non-negotiable debts so no one can take it away from me" ============================= NB Bandera UDS

07-05-2009, 09:14 PM	#3559
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	Sure you left your notes somewhere. Amazing! No offense bro...just BS if you haven't taken the time to read, at least, some of the threads. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

07-05-2009, 09:26 PM	#3561
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	My apalogy brother! Just a few hours to get rid of the new build nasties and you are good to go. Putting on a good greasy fatty, or bacon for pig candy work good. Just a simple burn is just fine...then fire er up and smoke something bro. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

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07-05-2009, 03:51 PM	#3557
Coach_Mac Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-30-09 Location: Tupelo, MS	Built me one just in time for the 4th. It's not as well put together as most of yalls because I don't have too many tools but here's mine. I am trying to put pictures on here but it's not working for some reason. Maybe I have to have a certain number of posts. Anyway, it cranked out some amazing ribs and chicken.

07-05-2009, 09:00 PM	#3558
smoovdowt Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-27-09 Location: tarzana	How long should I let it run to season? Its been about an hour so far.... I left all my notes somewhere else so I cannot remember how long I should let it run...the shorter the better in this case since I need ot leave the house!

07-05-2009, 09:17 PM	#3560
smoovdowt Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-27-09 Location: tarzana	I sware I did! I have 2 jobs + school it took me over 3 weeks to read the whole thing!

07-05-2009, 10:19 PM	#3562
smoovdowt Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-27-09 Location: tarzana	Thanks brotha! I let her run 2.25 hours she was beautiful - held at 250 with ver MINOR adjustments! I didnt cook anything on the first go because I am on a "diet" for the past two weeks. Next week I will let 'er rip! I love my drum smoker.... I cant wait to post pic's!

07-06-2009, 10:49 AM	#3566
seattlepitboss is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-05-09 Location: Seattle, WA	The easiest way to make a thermometer mount requires a drill press or milling machine with a vise. Clamp a piece of scrap metal, then drill using a 27/64" bit. Do not remove the piece from the vise. Clamp a 1/2-13 tap in the chuck and lower the quill with one hand while starting the tap with the other, until the tap gets started, then loosen the chuck and raise the quill and put on your tap wrench and finish tapping the hole. Now you have a 1/2-13 tapped hole in line with your spindle axis. Screw a 1/2-13 short bolt into it, and through drill it with the size of your thermometer stem. You can make several at once for multiple smokers if you like, or change the bit for different things. On your smoker, use the skinny step drill in your set, the one that only goes up to 1/2", and run it all the way in. Use a jam nut on the inside with a wrench to tighten your thermometer holder. Now you can just slip your thermo in easily, and take it out which can really help with clearance for removing the charcoal basket. It's a lot easier to do than to write, and there are much easier ways to do it especially if you have a metal lathe, but that require more sophisticated machine tools. seattlepitboss