Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 243

Norcoredneck · 07-14-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jlough69

I found the Brethren just a short time ago following a thread on building a UDS. I have only gotten to page 24 so far but the info is very helpful. I have already found a drum on kriegs list, drilled four air holes in the bottom with a step drill bit, and spent this evening burning it out. So far so good.

Grocery store ads come out tomorrow. Start planning your cook.

Rich Parker · 07-14-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Bragging rights is a big part of the UDS experience. I like watching hoity toity people turn their nose up when they see a "Trash Can" smoking and then watch them gorge themselves on the food and hover to see if there is any left to take home.

I bring in a lot of leftovers to work on Monday's including several racks of ribs, pounds of pulled pork, and most recently MOINK Balls and it is always gone before I go home. I showed one of them a picture of my new UDS, and they kind of turned up their nose...

I told them that is ok they don't have to eat any Q next time I bring it in - Farker!

Phubar · 07-15-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Parker

I bring in a lot of leftovers to work on Monday's including several racks of ribs, pounds of pulled pork, and most recently MOINK Balls and it is always gone before I go home. I showed one of them a picture of my new UDS, and they kind of turned up their nose...

I told them that is ok they don't have to eat any Q next time I bring it in - Farker!

Phark 'em!!!
They don't know that it is a sheep in wolfs clothing!

Smoker420 · 07-15-2009, 12:38 PM

Hey everyone! My barrel is burned and now I need to take a wheel wire to it inside and out.

Does anyone know where I can find a knotted wheel wire for a decent price? They want $18 for a Milwaukee 4” knotted wheel wire at HD.
They have a Blacken Decker non-knotted coarse wheel wire for $5 but I am not sure how efficient that one is?

Any advise on how to get the rest of the charred paint and liner out without spending too much money?

jlough69 · 07-15-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoker420

Any advise on how to get the rest of the charred paint and liner out without spending too much money?

I am also at that point with my barrel. I burned it out well and have hit the obvious couple of paint spots that the burn missed, but how can you tell all of the liner is out?

Thanks,

John

spcamno · 07-15-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jlough69

I am also at that point with my barrel. I burned it out well and have hit the obvious couple of paint spots that the burn missed, but how can you tell all of the liner is out?

Thanks,

John

I remember reading someone mentioned before if its form a nice even brown layer of light rust after you power wash it you are going to go otherwise keep grinding / sanding.

Smoker420 · 07-15-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by spcamno

I remember reading someone mentioned before if its form a nice even brown layer of light rust after you power wash it you are going to go otherwise keep grinding / sanding.

Well, that's where I am at. The inside is a powdered rust. There are black spots but after the burn I took a wire brush to it, it turned a rusty color (Upper Left). In this pic you can where the barrel turned black (Upper Right):

So, will a non-knotted wheel wire work or should I buy a knotted one?

spcamno · 07-16-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoker420

Well, that's where I am at. The inside is a powdered rust. There are black spots but after the burn I took a wire brush to it, it turned a rusty color (Upper Left). In this pic you can where the barrel turned black (Upper Right):

So, will a non-knotted wheel wire work or should I buy a knotted one?

I tried the non-knotted one but it didn't work that well and went to my friend's shop using one of these and works like wonder,that is a package of 20 so they are not expensive but not sure where you can buy them though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-3-...motiveQ5fTools

JDER30 · 07-16-2009, 10:06 AM

Hello all,

If you live int the Metro Atlanta are I found a couple of places where you can get some very nice UN rated 55 gallon drums:

Mconnell DDrum service
5880 New Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-1100
UN rated Refurbished Open Top, lined $34

Chambers Drum Company
71 Roberts St
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 964-7467
UN rated Refurbished Open Top, lined $32

They both carry unlined drums, but these will have to be purchased brand new for around $51 to $68 each

Have fun!

michiana mark · 07-16-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoker420

Hey everyone! My barrel is burned and now I need to take a wheel wire to it inside and out.

Does anyone know where I can find a knotted wheel wire for a decent price? They want $18 for a Milwaukee 4” knotted wheel wire at HD.
They have a Blacken Decker non-knotted coarse wheel wire for $5 but I am not sure how efficient that one is?

Any advise on how to get the rest of the charred paint and liner out without spending too much money?

Try here. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf I use a wire wheel cup that I put on my grinder. Note: get ear plugs or muffs, it gets loud in there.

Here it is, I think. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=7388

Smoker420 · 07-16-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by michiana mark

Try here. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf I use a wire wheel cup that I put on my grinder. Note: get ear plugs or muffs, it gets loud in there.

Here it is, I think. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=7388

Cool, thanks! Right in my price range.

I was planning on heading over there after work today. I'll take a look at it.

bacardi2001 · 07-16-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jlough69

I am also at that point with my barrel. I burned it out well and have hit the obvious couple of paint spots that the burn missed, but how can you tell all of the liner is out?

Thanks,

John

i just do it until i get to bare metal ( shiny ) also wear ear plugs or something and safety glasses trust me.......

timmy7649 · 07-17-2009, 10:35 PM

jlough69 · 07-17-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bacardi2001

i just do it until i get to bare metal ( shiny ) also wear ear plugs or something and safety glasses trust me.......

I still have a way to go then to get to bare metal. I can see fine rust forming over much of the inside but still has a few "protected" spots I need to work on. Thanks for the info

Rich Parker · 07-18-2009, 03:59 AM

Timmy - That is one beautiful UDS you have there.

07-16-2009, 10:06 AM	#3639
JDER30 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-23-08 Location: Atlanta, Georgia	55 Galloon UN rated steel Drun in Georgia Hello all, If you live int the Metro Atlanta are I found a couple of places where you can get some very nice UN rated 55 gallon drums: Mconnell DDrum service 5880 New Peachtree Rd Atlanta, GA 30340 (770) 451-1100 UN rated Refurbished Open Top, lined $34 Chambers Drum Company 71 Roberts St Fairburn, GA 30213 (770) 964-7467 UN rated Refurbished Open Top, lined $32 They both carry unlined drums, but these will have to be purchased brand new for around $51 to $68 each Have fun! __________________ Char-Griller, Weber Silver, Aussie Walk-About, 55 Gal UDS

07-17-2009, 10:35 PM	#3643
timmy7649 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-06-09 Location: lafayette,oregon	heres my drum with my first cook ever (about 6 months too late) __________________ JUST A LITTLE U.D.S. webber 22.5" Last edited by timmy7649; 07-17-2009 at 10:36 PM.. Reason: better pics

07-18-2009, 03:59 AM	#3645
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Timmy - That is one beautiful UDS you have there. __________________ Outlaw BBQ Smoker - TheBBQSuperstore.com

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07-15-2009, 12:38 PM	#3634
Smoker420 Found some matches. Join Date: 06-04-09 Location: AZUSA, CA	Hey everyone! My barrel is burned and now I need to take a wheel wire to it inside and out. Does anyone know where I can find a knotted wheel wire for a decent price? They want $18 for a Milwaukee 4” knotted wheel wire at HD. They have a Blacken Decker non-knotted coarse wheel wire for $5 but I am not sure how efficient that one is? Any advise on how to get the rest of the charred paint and liner out without spending too much money?