Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 390

barbefunkoramaque · 04-28-2010, 07:53 PM

uds.....god help me i love it so

Doc Robinson · 04-28-2010, 10:01 PM

Holy crap that one is nice...I just finished mine:

This is what it looked like this morning:

woodbutcher1 · 04-29-2010, 07:36 AM

Nice transformation Doc. Looks real good.

McGurk · 04-29-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc Robinson

Nice paint job; it matches your Blue Rhino LP tank perfectly!

Doc Robinson · 04-29-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by McGurk

Nice paint job; it matches your Blue Rhino LP tank perfectly!

And my mash tun (can be seen in the 2nd photo) that I use with my homebrew setup (that can also be seen in the background).

Doc Robinson · 04-29-2010, 03:03 PM

I used Rustoleum Engine Enamel (engine block spray paint) to paint this thing. It says to wait 7 days for it to fully cure. Is that really necessary? I want to cook this weekend!

BigButzBBQ · 04-29-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Robinson

I used Rustoleum Engine Enamel (engine block spray paint) to paint this thing. It says to wait 7 days for it to fully cure. Is that really necessary? I want to cook this weekend!

Don't get your hopes up too high w/ the engine paint. I used it on mine let it cure for over a week and it still charred on my first cook, didn't even think it got that hot. Might have just been me but, I wouldn't do chicken on it for a bit.

Cain74 · 04-29-2010, 03:45 PM

Quick new guy question. Do I mount my thermometer 1" below or above the grill? I remember seeing it somewhere, but this is a huge thread.

Stef · 04-29-2010, 04:05 PM

Below.

Cain74 · 04-29-2010, 04:07 PM

Thanks!

Smoke Show · 04-29-2010, 07:02 PM

Does it matter how big and how long my exhaust stack is?

Skidder · 04-29-2010, 07:30 PM

doc I had 2300 degree engine paint on mine over Wally World 99 cent black and had an ABT grease fire. Burnt the 2300 stuff right off but didn't do anything to the black. Go figure.

Gutshot2 · 04-30-2010, 09:01 AM

Finally getting around to posting pics of my UDS(if they work). I used a metal milk crate for the charcoal basket. 2 nipples and 1 ball valve.

I mounted adjustable shelf brackets inside the drum so that I can adjust the cooking grate(s) to any height or add more just by moving or adjusting the supports. You can even use it as a grill if you don't mind reaching down in the barrel to flip the food.

Hard to tell from the pics but I used a hammered finish paint that really looked good and covered any imperfections in the barrel. After seeing the green and white Philadelphia Eagles UDS I see an orange and blue paint job coming for mine in the near future.

Fun to build and even more fun to use.

09-10 008.jpg

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KSims1868 · 04-30-2010, 09:45 AM

I like the hook idea inside the lid. I'm going to do that.

Also...for exhaust stacks just in case you don't have a 2" bung already in the lid (I didn't) I found a great hole-saw / pipe combo.
I used 2 threaded pipe pieces (1.5" x 4") pipe nipples (like the bottom pipe nipples ones, but larger). I learned that a 1 7/8" hole saw will cut a PERFECT hole for these 1.5" pipes to thread into. I added a 90* elbow on top of each. Now I'll just have my friend add a tak-weld to ensure they don't wiggle loose.

Here's a pic:

Doc Robinson · 04-30-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Skidder

doc I had 2300 degree engine paint on mine over Wally World 99 cent black and had an ABT grease fire. Burnt the 2300 stuff right off but didn't do anything to the black. Go figure.

Haha...well I guess I can always periodically apply fresh coats. Screw it...I'm cooking on this thing tomorrow!

04-28-2010, 07:53 PM	#5836
barbefunkoramaque Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-11-07 Location: Gone	uds.....god help me i love it so __________________ Popdaddy is Dead - 1933-2011 - Pitmaster T is a free agent

04-29-2010, 04:05 PM	#5844
Stef Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-28-09 Location: Brighton, MA	Below. __________________ Just a Weber OTS 22.5. For now...

04-29-2010, 07:02 PM	#5846
Smoke Show Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-11-10 Location: Lanark Illinois	Does it matter how big and how long my exhaust stack is? __________________ UDS #1, 22.5" Weber, Kenmore gasser

04-30-2010, 09:01 AM	#5848
Gutshot2 Found some matches. Join Date: 12-28-09 Location: Athens IL	UDS Pics Finally getting around to posting pics of my UDS(if they work). I used a metal milk crate for the charcoal basket. 2 nipples and 1 ball valve. I mounted adjustable shelf brackets inside the drum so that I can adjust the cooking grate(s) to any height or add more just by moving or adjusting the supports. You can even use it as a grill if you don't mind reaching down in the barrel to flip the food. Hard to tell from the pics but I used a hammered finish paint that really looked good and covered any imperfections in the barrel. After seeing the green and white Philadelphia Eagles UDS I see an orange and blue paint job coming for mine in the near future. Fun to build and even more fun to use. 09-10 008.jpg 09-10 181.jpg

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Doc Robinson Found some matches. Join Date: 04-26-10 Location: Fishers, IN	Holy crap that one is nice...I just finished mine: This is what it looked like this morning:

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Doc Robinson Found some matches. Join Date: 04-26-10 Location: Fishers, IN	I used Rustoleum Engine Enamel (engine block spray paint) to paint this thing. It says to wait 7 days for it to fully cure. Is that really necessary? I want to cook this weekend!

04-29-2010, 03:45 PM	#5843
Cain74 Found some matches. Join Date: 04-02-10 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Quick new guy question. Do I mount my thermometer 1" below or above the grill? I remember seeing it somewhere, but this is a huge thread.

04-29-2010, 04:07 PM	#5845
Cain74 Found some matches. Join Date: 04-02-10 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Thanks!

04-29-2010, 07:30 PM	#5847
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	doc I had 2300 degree engine paint on mine over Wally World 99 cent black and had an ABT grease fire. Burnt the 2300 stuff right off but didn't do anything to the black. Go figure.

04-30-2010, 09:45 AM	#5849
KSims1868 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-26-10 Location: Houston, TX	I like the hook idea inside the lid. I'm going to do that. Also...for exhaust stacks just in case you don't have a 2" bung already in the lid (I didn't) I found a great hole-saw / pipe combo. I used 2 threaded pipe pieces (1.5" x 4") pipe nipples (like the bottom pipe nipples ones, but larger). I learned that a 1 7/8" hole saw will cut a PERFECT hole for these 1.5" pipes to thread into. I added a 90* elbow on top of each. Now I'll just have my friend add a tak-weld to ensure they don't wiggle loose. Here's a pic: