Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 410

2Bulldogs · 06-11-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by UDS

Not all expanded metal is galv. I used half inch on mine, a bit over kill in hind site. But it should last till the end of time atleast

I used #9 3/4" Flat sheet expanded metal

2Bulldogs · 06-11-2010, 11:42 AM

Looked up on McNichols website. The hot dipped looked like it had a texture to the metal. This stuff was smooth and when I put my fingers through the hole just to carry it the weight caused it peel off some skin. Galvanized looked like the edges were almost rounded.

69cam · 06-12-2010, 11:16 AM

Here is my entry.

Getting her up to temp. :)

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UDS · 06-12-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 69cam

Here is my entry.

Getting her up to temp. :)

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We could start a fantasy team

Old Hippie · 06-12-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bottomsupbbq

Pvc?

Yep, been using PVC since I built BLACK BETTY last summer. Fresh, cool air is always passing through it.

Old Hippie · 06-12-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Bulldogs

The lid still has paint down in the groove where it will fit on the barrel. Is this an issue? Will this burn off if I put the lid on the grill while I do a burn?

At a temperature high enough to burn the liner out of the barrel, you will warp the lid. When sanding, wire wheel brushing or grinding on the lid, don't let it get too hot in one area.

The lid doe's not warp when smoking because the whole lid heats up evenly.

whodeyQ · 06-12-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 69cam

Here is my entry.

Getting her up to temp. :)

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That is one awsome looking .........dog!

BruceKWHP · 06-12-2010, 05:31 PM

Nice memories from my Nor Cal days, the Niners, and the Delta!!

Hey, I can bring something over to bbq if you want...........

69cam · 06-12-2010, 06:22 PM

That is my dads house, and yes it is on the Delta.

I took the UDS over to his house on easter...... He liked it so much, I ended up giving it to him.

We ended up having 8 racks of these babys.

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2Bulldogs · 06-12-2010, 07:28 PM

how do you know when it has burned long enough? Most of the paint is off the exterior of the barrel excluding the bottom inch or so. popped a couple times like a gun....funny. The outside isn't smoking.

stiffy · 06-13-2010, 03:06 AM

My Newest Drum:

Old Hippie · 06-13-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Bulldogs

how do you know when it has burned long enough?

Depends on how hard you want to work wire bushing the inside and what kind of wire brush you have.

h20loo · 06-13-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Bulldogs

how do you know when it has burned long enough? Most of the paint is off the exterior of the barrel excluding the bottom inch or so. popped a couple times like a gun....funny. The outside isn't smoking.

It's good to be able to tip the barrel on its side and roll it with the fire going to burn out the bottom. Also a yard blower or air compressor will help you "cherry" any spots on the barrel. Being on bare ground or gravel is expected.

This just shows you that an upright UDS on a deck with a small coal fire is no fire concern.

Skidder · 06-13-2010, 11:21 AM

Old Hippie can you post a pic of the support system for your fold down side tables? That looks like some very fine work you did there. Thanks.

jetfxr27 · 06-13-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hippie

Yep, been using PVC since I built BLACK BETTY last summer. Fresh, cool air is always passing through it.

Youre a creative feller!

06-11-2010, 11:42 AM	#6137
2Bulldogs Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-01-10 Location: Lebanon, Mo	Looked up on McNichols website. The hot dipped looked like it had a texture to the metal. This stuff was smooth and when I put my fingers through the hole just to carry it the weight caused it peel off some skin. Galvanized looked like the edges were almost rounded. __________________ And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

06-12-2010, 05:31 PM	#6143
BruceKWHP Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-10 Location: Oak Park, CA. Ventura County 91377 Name/Nickname : Bruce	Nice memories from my Nor Cal days, the Niners, and the Delta!! Hey, I can bring something over to bbq if you want........... __________________ my UDS build: search "uds baby steps", uuni 3, chargriller pro

06-12-2010, 07:28 PM	#6145
2Bulldogs Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-01-10 Location: Lebanon, Mo	how do you know when it has burned long enough? Most of the paint is off the exterior of the barrel excluding the bottom inch or so. popped a couple times like a gun....funny. The outside isn't smoking. __________________ And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

06-12-2010, 11:16 AM	#6138
69cam Found some matches. Join Date: 11-11-09 Location: Tracy CA	Here is my entry. Getting her up to temp. :) Uploaded with ImageShack.us

06-12-2010, 06:22 PM	#6144
69cam Found some matches. Join Date: 11-11-09 Location: Tracy CA	That is my dads house, and yes it is on the Delta. I took the UDS over to his house on easter...... He liked it so much, I ended up giving it to him. We ended up having 8 racks of these babys. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

06-13-2010, 03:06 AM	#6146
stiffy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-26-09 Location: NW, MO	My Newest Drum:

06-13-2010, 11:21 AM	#6149
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	Old Hippie can you post a pic of the support system for your fold down side tables? That looks like some very fine work you did there. Thanks.