Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 66

Hook_Line_and_Sinker · 04-03-2008, 02:11 PM

Thanks Dr_KY and Barbarian ,

the pics really help and I can see by Barbarian's left over ash that I needed to consider the bits of charcoal that will fall through as well thats the basket and ash pan design I had in mind.

every time I see Barbarian and Nocoredneck upsidedown setup I really "jones" to build mine that way and considering jeffjenkens post

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffjenkins1

OK, how come no one told me that if your fat, when you lay the drum on it's side and reach inside the drum to put the nuts on the firebox support bolts at the bottom, you will block all the light?!!?

odds are that I will have a hard time getting to the bottom of things as well

Hook Line and Sinker

Dr_KY · 04-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Don't you guys watch football? lol

OSD · 04-03-2008, 05:52 PM

I made my basket 14" square with a 1/1/2" ash pan then a 2" air space then a 5" deep basket on top. I also made a 10" dia X 8" tall basket to set inside the main basket for shorter cooks like with chicken or ribs. I also added a folding handle to make it easier to get the basket in or out.

Dr_KY · 04-03-2008, 05:57 PM

Man you guys are so creative I just used a stainless dog water bowl. I need to learn how to weld.

Hook_Line_and_Sinker · 04-03-2008, 09:02 PM

OK I'm started on the gathering.
I scored a 13 in X 92 in peace of 3/4 in expanded metal and a 2 in X 92 inch length of 1/8 flat stock. that should be enough for the main basket and a smaller inner one too.

I stooped by the local drum re-conditioners and found that if you call and mention it's for a BBQ they think you mean horizontal, even if you mention otherwise. So "no we don't have any" to "will this work" was the change i wanted to hear ... Good news they have a fair number. I will pick one up Saturday. I am still tempted to go upside-down - they offered to take the bottom off a tight head drum which has the amber coating (I'm still with out a burn site ) or they said several of their closed drums have no inside coating and they would take both ends off, they have caps and rings that fit the bottoms / ends, albeit a bit loosely it seemed. What wisdom can anyone shed on this choice

I do have a MC size gas torch set but I used it only to do Air conditioning work - no welding - so I'm expecting to go bolt together all the way

HOW much noise does that harbor freight grass torch make ? these town houses are piled high and deep here - Will the Fire Dept be on the way if I fire up that torch?

perhaps I should bring a few buds (weiser) to the drum place to barter a burn out

Hook Line and Sinker

ipls3355 · 04-03-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hook_Line_and_Sinker

HOW much noise does that harbor freight grass torch make ?

It sounds a little bit like a jet engine

You will draw a croud using it. There is also a considerable smell of burning paint. I wouldn't recomend doing it in a residential neighborhood, but I know others have.

Barbarian · 04-04-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffjenkins1

OK, how come no one told me that if your fat, when you lay the drum on it's side and reach inside the drum to put the nuts on the firebox support bolts at the bottom, you will block all the light?!!?

That said, I will have pics this weekend.

Only thing left is the holes for the lid and the cooking grill. Then put in the support bolts for the cooking grill and I'm smokin'.

Jeff

Well if you cut to bottom of the drum out like I did you don't have to crawl inside the drum. You also don't have to crawl inside to clean it out either, just pick it up and move it to the side.

Barbarian · 04-04-2008, 12:58 AM

Man OSD I wish I could weld like that!!!!!
There are several mods I want to do but the lack or welding skills and welder hold me back.

JediDog · 04-04-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_KY

Don't you guys watch football? lol

funny stuff.. Is this guy's name , Bronco Billy?

papalion · 04-05-2008, 11:33 AM

Are there any grill lids that will fit a drum besides a Weber?

milehigh · 04-05-2008, 11:41 AM

I think a lot of the Weber knockoffs like charbroil, sears, etc will work .

McClung · 04-05-2008, 08:00 PM

My wife wants to know if it's his BBQ kilt! She just doesn't appreciate my kilts!

Hook_Line_and_Sinker · 04-06-2008, 03:17 AM

Those are BBQ gloves aren't they! I'm certain he cooks in that!

papalion · 04-06-2008, 06:19 PM

I have been looking for a Weber kettle lid for my drum smoker with no luck. But I can buy a whole weber grill for $40 and 90 miles away. Is this a deal or should I pass

Dr_KY · 04-06-2008, 06:21 PM

Have them mail it to you.

04-03-2008, 05:47 PM	#977
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	Don't you guys watch football? lol __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

04-03-2008, 05:52 PM	#978
OSD is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-22-05 Location: Pinellas Park, Fl.	I made my basket 14" square with a 1/1/2" ash pan then a 2" air space then a 5" deep basket on top. I also made a 10" dia X 8" tall basket to set inside the main basket for shorter cooks like with chicken or ribs. I also added a folding handle to make it easier to get the basket in or out. __________________ Jim

04-03-2008, 05:57 PM	#979
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	Man you guys are so creative I just used a stainless dog water bowl. I need to learn how to weld. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

04-04-2008, 12:58 AM	#983
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California	Man OSD I wish I could weld like that!!!!! There are several mods I want to do but the lack or welding skills and welder hold me back. __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

04-05-2008, 11:33 AM	#985
papalion Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-09-06 Location: Garfield,Ar	DRUM smoker LID Are there any grill lids that will fit a drum besides a Weber?

04-03-2008, 09:02 PM	#980
Hook_Line_and_Sinker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-28-08 Location: Downey, California	OK I'm started on the gathering. I scored a 13 in X 92 in peace of 3/4 in expanded metal and a 2 in X 92 inch length of 1/8 flat stock. that should be enough for the main basket and a smaller inner one too. I stooped by the local drum re-conditioners and found that if you call and mention it's for a BBQ they think you mean horizontal, even if you mention otherwise. So "no we don't have any" to "will this work" was the change i wanted to hear ... Good news they have a fair number. I will pick one up Saturday. I am still tempted to go upside-down - they offered to take the bottom off a tight head drum which has the amber coating (I'm still with out a burn site ) or they said several of their closed drums have no inside coating and they would take both ends off, they have caps and rings that fit the bottoms / ends, albeit a bit loosely it seemed. What wisdom can anyone shed on this choice I do have a MC size gas torch set but I used it only to do Air conditioning work - no welding - so I'm expecting to go bolt together all the way HOW much noise does that harbor freight grass torch make ? these town houses are piled high and deep here - Will the Fire Dept be on the way if I fire up that torch? perhaps I should bring a few buds (weiser) to the drum place to barter a burn out Hook Line and Sinker

04-05-2008, 11:41 AM	#986
milehigh is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-23-07 Location: Butte MT	I think a lot of the Weber knockoffs like charbroil, sears, etc will work .

04-05-2008, 08:00 PM	#987
McClung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-19-08 Location: Edgewood, WA	My wife wants to know if it's his BBQ kilt! She just doesn't appreciate my kilts!

04-06-2008, 03:17 AM	#988
Hook_Line_and_Sinker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-28-08 Location: Downey, California	Those are BBQ gloves aren't they! I'm certain he cooks in that!

04-06-2008, 06:19 PM	#989
papalion Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-09-06 Location: Garfield,Ar	I have been looking for a Weber kettle lid for my drum smoker with no luck. But I can buy a whole weber grill for $40 and 90 miles away. Is this a deal or should I pass

04-06-2008, 06:21 PM	#990
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	Have them mail it to you. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

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