Sammy_Shuford
is Blowin Smoke!
Painting the wall goes better with q smoke!
Ugly Drum Smoker
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Paul B
is one Smokin' Farker
I finally located a drum this past weekend :-D. Now I am in the process of collecting all of the needed parts to put it all together once I get the burn out done. The drum has a thing brown/tan lining that should burn out easily since it is already scratched down to bare metal in one spot on the bottom. Here are some cell phone pics.:-D
One of these days I will finish painting that door and wall
"One of these days I will finish painting that door and wall
"You do know you do have to have priorities don't you??? DRUM first!!:biggrin::biggrin:
Paul B
SS UDS
Smokin'Ron
Full Fledged Farker
I grabbed one of those for mine, very flimsy. Sears Hardware had one for $10.99, I'm probably going to go grab a couple of of those, they seemed a lot sturdier.
sdb25
is one Smokin' Farker
HD and Lowe's have genuine Weber replacements for only a couple bucks more. Just picked up a 22.5" hinged replacement the other day for $19.
T
T-Bird
Guest
Ditto. I think the standard, unhinged is $17
dboxx
Well-known member
Seasoning with a Jack on the rocks
:biggrin: OK!
Couldn't wait, so I brought my drum home from work and lathered it up with lard. Removed all the caps and the valve and fired it up with around 8 lbs. of charcoal. it's chugging along at around 500. I can hear the lard bubbling and cooking off.
The only downside: the lid I spent forever trying to get to fit perfect has now developed a "twist" and doesn't sit flush. It touches all the way around, just not metal to metal like it was. I guess some more hammer adjustments are in order.
Come Saturday it's on!
As soon as I get the pix off my camera, I'll post with comments.
Thanks again to everyone on this forum!
:biggrin: OK!
Couldn't wait, so I brought my drum home from work and lathered it up with lard. Removed all the caps and the valve and fired it up with around 8 lbs. of charcoal. it's chugging along at around 500. I can hear the lard bubbling and cooking off.
The only downside: the lid I spent forever trying to get to fit perfect has now developed a "twist" and doesn't sit flush. It touches all the way around, just not metal to metal like it was. I guess some more hammer adjustments are in order.
Come Saturday it's on!
As soon as I get the pix off my camera, I'll post with comments.
Thanks again to everyone on this forum!
dboxx
Well-known member
Seasoning update
550 and running strong! (approximately 2 hours since ignition)
550 and running strong! (approximately 2 hours since ignition)
blackdog043
is one Smokin' Farker
mineral oil drum
I just finished reading the whole thread last night. I got a Free unlined food grade mineral oil drum from a bakery I deliver to. Question is what do I have to do to the drum before I start my build? Do I have to burn it out or can I just season it with the oil that is in it ?
I just finished reading the whole thread last night. I got a Free unlined food grade mineral oil drum from a bakery I deliver to. Question is what do I have to do to the drum before I start my build? Do I have to burn it out or can I just season it with the oil that is in it ?
dboxx
Well-known member
First cook.
just fired up the UDS. I'm using Kingsford competition and hickory chunks. Letting temp stabilize and then I'll throw on the pork shoulder.
Since I'm watching the grill today, I'll get the pictures off my camera and post some build shots.
just fired up the UDS. I'm using Kingsford competition and hickory chunks. Letting temp stabilize and then I'll throw on the pork shoulder.
Since I'm watching the grill today, I'll get the pictures off my camera and post some build shots.
Sammy_Shuford
is Blowin Smoke!
Question on computing COST of building my UDS. I just purchased an oxygen-acetylene welding system.
Does this count in my total, or can I split the cost amoung future UDS that I may or may not build?
Does this count in my total, or can I split the cost amoung future UDS that I may or may not build?
IronStomach
Full Fledged Farker
Whatever you're comfortable with, really. I got a brand new unlined drum and still drilled my intake holes and burnt it out with about two full armloads of oak. The wife and myself feel pretty confident about cooking in the drum now. She wants me to paint it pretty soon, but that's another matter entirely.
dboxx
Well-known member
Photos and descriptions of my build.
http://picasaweb.google.com/dboxx13/UdsResize?feat=directlink
As promised, here are photos of my build. I got a little excited during assembly and missed some shots of the hardware.
With the exception of the handle screws and the two 3/8-inch bolts for the temperature probes, everything is stainless.
I'll take some more photos as the day goes on and the pork cooks.
Thanks again to everyone for the information.
Dave
http://picasaweb.google.com/dboxx13/UdsResize?feat=directlink
As promised, here are photos of my build. I got a little excited during assembly and missed some shots of the hardware.
With the exception of the handle screws and the two 3/8-inch bolts for the temperature probes, everything is stainless.
I'll take some more photos as the day goes on and the pork cooks.
Thanks again to everyone for the information.
Dave
Smokin'Ron
Full Fledged Farker
My first UDS cook, my first Pig Candy and my first fattie.
Figured I'd get out of hand so I started a dedicated thread for my pron.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77224
Figured I'd get out of hand so I started a dedicated thread for my pron.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77224
rau916
Found some matches.
Hanging meat
Has anybody drilled holes in their UDS so that they can hang meat from rebar in their UDS? I have heard people recommend this so that you can fit more meat in one barrel.
Has anybody drilled holes in their UDS so that they can hang meat from rebar in their UDS? I have heard people recommend this so that you can fit more meat in one barrel.
wingnut
Knows what a fatty is.
I've used mineral oil drums in the past. Assuming it's totally clean inside right now (no mineral oil residue sitting in the bottom) just do a rinse out with tide+hot water, the do your build, and then do a seasoning burn before your first cook (spray PAM inside & let it get above about 425º). You should be good to go then, IMO.
IronStomach
Full Fledged Farker
There was somebody in this thread who did just that. But you'll need to dramatically increase the height of the drum or you'll burn your meat.
d0od
Well-known member
New to the site, I was looking for info on a home made (cheap) bbq/smoker, my search led me to the UDS and then to this huge thread... I wasn't going to post till I finished it but it may take me another week to do that, I'm only on page 143.
I have acquired a drum and have all the materials. Using mostly this http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=662611&postcount=86 post by Norco Redneck I have made my basket and drilled my holes. Just need to get the drum clean, but there is a burn ban in effect so I am thinking about sand blasting the it so I can get this thing done. Thank you all for info, this is the place to go for building a UDS.
I have acquired a drum and have all the materials. Using mostly this http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=662611&postcount=86 post by Norco Redneck I have made my basket and drilled my holes. Just need to get the drum clean, but there is a burn ban in effect so I am thinking about sand blasting the it so I can get this thing done. Thank you all for info, this is the place to go for building a UDS.
IronStomach
Full Fledged Farker
Yes, yes it is.
Norco's method will set you right. I followed it to the letter except in building the fire basket (wrapped expanded metal on the outside of a weber coal grate) and I haven't stuck any hardware on the intakes yet (using Bigmista's patented Bunched Up Foil methodology). Works pretty well. :-DMushCreek
Full Fledged Farker
No. Any tools used for the build, including the aforementioned torch set, a new SawZall, a Milwaukee drill, an HVLP painting system, a pressure washer, a sand blaster, a 250 amp Miller MIG welder, a lathe, and a Bridgeport milling machine are all things the average homeowner needs anyway, and should in no way be applied towards the price of the UDS.
