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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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02-25-2010, 06:19 PM | #5326 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 07-07-09
Location: Sloatsburg, NY
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I've got an idea for the doors that I'd like to try. I would cut the opening out in the drum and them use a donor drum to cut a slightly larger opening to cover the door. My mod wouldn't use a latch though. If magnets are good enough to seal the intakes for many, why wouldn't lining the perimeter of the door with magnets prevent the air escaping? The gauge of the steel would be similar so heat loss should not be a problem. You could use magnet strips if they were strong enough or I was planning on "borrowing" some high powered mags from the physics dept at school.
Do you think silicone would still be necessary? I've got 2 barrels in the yard and might just try this for version 2.0. Probably not anytime soon...wife is due next month so I'll be on lockdown! If anyone thinks it's a good idea try it out and let me know.
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02-25-2010, 06:30 PM | #5327 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 02-14-10
Location: Kansas City, KS
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I had considered magnets, just make sure you find some that are rated for high heat. Regular magnets (even standard neodinium (sp?) magnets) will lose their power under high heat.
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02-25-2010, 06:31 PM | #5328 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 12-29-09
Location: UT
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yes... some do deteriorate under heat... but those using fridge magnets dont seem to have an issue...
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02-25-2010, 06:34 PM | #5329 | |
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Join Date: 12-03-09
Location: Long Beach, CA
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02-25-2010, 06:36 PM | #5330 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 02-14-10
Location: Kansas City, KS
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I would venture to guess that there is a signifigant heat difference and strength needed to hold a door shut inside the barrel versus the heat on the outside the barrel and strength needed to simply bock an intake vent.
I have only cooked (still cooking) on mine once... we'll see how often I use the doors after a few cooks. I don't anticipate using them a lot, but I like the option. |
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02-25-2010, 06:49 PM | #5331 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-08-09
Location: Datyona Beach, Fl
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Pic: Lid with gasket: Hope this helps, if not ask away . If you take note the pic of the drum with the lid on it is in use......... Paul B SS UDS Last edited by Paul B; 02-25-2010 at 06:51 PM.. Reason: added verbage....or garbage!!!!! |
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02-26-2010, 09:53 AM | #5332 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-29-10
Location: West Texas
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Burning out my drum this morning. One step closer.
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02-26-2010, 09:56 AM | #5333 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-11-10
Location: Goose Creek, SC
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02-26-2010, 10:04 AM | #5334 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-22-08
Location: waterloo ontario
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I'm sure that there is truth to what you say but I think the defining temp is much higher than our drums achieve. I have often seen people use magnetic probe holders on the grill, and I have used magnetic intake dampers on my UDS at temps above 400 degrees.
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02-26-2010, 10:42 AM | #5335 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 02-14-10
Location: Kansas City, KS
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Only one way to settle this: FIGHT TO THE DEATH!!!
Or someone could try it. My biggest concern is the temp difference inside the barrel. I noticed during my cook yesterday that I could lay my hand flat on the outside of the barrel, but when I touched the cooking grate... OUCH!! |
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02-26-2010, 10:45 AM | #5336 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 02-14-10
Location: Kansas City, KS
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Now what is disturbing about this thread is the 3 pics of the dog, followed by fire, and meat.... WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DOG?!? |
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02-26-2010, 12:35 PM | #5337 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 01-14-10
Location: Deltona, FL
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I found a few barrels that I am not sure will work. They used to hold spray-in foam insulation glue. He said the inside is bare metal with some small traces of glue. Do you all think these will be alright if I give it a burn and washing?
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02-26-2010, 12:49 PM | #5338 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551
Name/Nickname : Mark
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check the label on the drum and look up the warnings. some foams contain $hit like iso-cyanurate that break down into cyanide.
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02-26-2010, 01:07 PM | #5339 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-11-10
Location: Goose Creek, SC
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02-26-2010, 01:20 PM | #5340 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-29-10
Location: West Texas
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No police or firefighters. Guess I made it through the drum burn out ok. 98 percent of exterior paint gone. Only casualties to report are a few singed eyebrows and eye lashes. My kids could not tell that there was anything different about my face, so I guess I am good. A few more holes to drill, clean up paint, assembly and I will be ready to season my UDS.
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