My UDS Build with a question (pics)

jrd · 01-11-2010, 08:33 PM

Here is the donated 55 gallon drum

The Inside with the Weber Cooking Grate:

And here is a view of the smoker with the lid on. I have 4 air intake holes at the bottom of the smoker with covers to regulate the air flow.

And here is a closer view of the top.

My question is this: Are the two holes on the top going to be enough or should I add more?

Now all I have left to do is to build the charcol basket and then give her a whirl.

Thanks for the help!
John

Pyle's BBQ · 01-11-2010, 08:51 PM

What is the red lining on the inside of the drum?

Porchpup · 01-11-2010, 08:53 PM

Well I can't help with your question but do I see a couple of Jet tools?
Maybe a bandsaw and jointer. Very nice wooden toolbox.

Babyboomerboy · 01-11-2010, 08:57 PM

John, there are other people on here that know a lot more than me about the UDS, but it looks like to me you have a drum with a liner. You will want to get that liner off your drum before you try to cook any food in it. Several drumies cut up a pallet and burn that in the drum to get rid of the liner. Also, I think the basic plan for the UDS was 8 evenly spaced 1" holes in the top. The two you have might not be enough but as I said, others will know better than me. Your build looks good so far.

Rookie'48 · 01-11-2010, 08:59 PM

I think that you're going to need a few more exhaust holes to get a good draw. Also, is the gasket still on the lid? It needs to come off of there or you'll get some nasty fumes when it heats up. And remove the thermo when you do the burn out or it might get ruined.

jrd · 01-11-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

What is the red lining on the inside of the drum?

I don't know. Is that something I should worry about?

jrd · 01-11-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie'48

is the gasket still on the lid?

No, there is no gasket on the lid.

Smoke & Beers · 01-11-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jrd

I don't know. Is that something I should worry about?

Yes...follow the advice and burn that baby out...good and hot so there is nothing left but bare metal. I prefer using a weed burner. Then get all the residue out, season it and start making pron.
You might want to go back and read some of the UDS thread or the Cliff notes, How a redneck would build a UDS thread...or something like that. Good information there.
If you don't burn it out and get the liner (red paint) out, your more than likely gonna get some people sick.

Crazy Harry · 01-11-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jrd

I don't know. Is that something I should worry about?

YES! remove all the hardware from the drum, load it up with wood and let it burn, the hotter the better. You need to remove the lining as ir may/will taint your food.

JD McGee · 01-11-2010, 09:16 PM

Nice lookin' build brother smoker...but ALL that red stuff has GOT to go...bad juju...

jrd · 01-11-2010, 09:20 PM

Thanks all for the info.

I'll take the hardware off and get a couple of pallets and let er burn!

Thanks again!
John

bbq lover · 01-11-2010, 09:21 PM

open the bottom holes remove gauge and fill it wood burn it till it <red bad liner > flakes off then sand wife down will pam or butter or lard lol do a re burn to temp and season done get to cooking and post lots of pics

BobBrisket · 01-11-2010, 09:36 PM

Are those electrical box covers for vent lids? Could you post some close ups? I love to see the new ways and ideas people come up with for vents and how they work!! Too cool. Course I went with the patented JD vents and have been very happy with them.

When you burn your drum you may notice that the bottom outside of the drum, the paint, won't burn off completely. One of the Brothers here just kicked it on it's side once it was down to coals and then rolled it every once in a while to fully burn the paint at the bottom of the drum.

I run a Weber lid and only have the four exhaust holes that are on the Weber lid. It's enough for me. I would think maybe two more 1 inch holes would be good.

Rookie'48 · 01-11-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bbq lover

open the bottom holes remove gauge and fill it wood burn it till it <red bad liner > flakes off then sand wife down will pam or butter or lard lol do a re burn to temp and season done get to cooking and post lots of pics

This I gotta see

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jrd · 01-11-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BobBrisket

Are those electrical box covers for vent lids? Could you post some close ups? I love to see the new ways and ideas people come up with for vents and how they work!! Too cool. Course I went with the patented JD vents and have been very happy with them.

Yes, they are electrical box covers. Here's the close up you asked for.

Just took the cover, bent it in a vise, and used self tapping screws to hold them secure. They move side to side nicely.

Thanks to all for your help and advice.
John

01-11-2010, 08:33 PM	#1
jrd Got Wood. Join Date: 01-05-10 Location: Racine, WI	My UDS Build with a question (pics) Here is the donated 55 gallon drum The Inside with the Weber Cooking Grate: And here is a view of the smoker with the lid on. I have 4 air intake holes at the bottom of the smoker with covers to regulate the air flow. And here is a closer view of the top. My question is this: Are the two holes on the top going to be enough or should I add more? Now all I have left to do is to build the charcol basket and then give her a whirl. Thanks for the help! John

01-11-2010, 08:51 PM	#2
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	What is the red lining on the inside of the drum? __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

01-11-2010, 08:53 PM	#3
Porchpup Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-22-08 Location: Celina TX	Well I can't help with your question but do I see a couple of Jet tools? Maybe a bandsaw and jointer. Very nice wooden toolbox. __________________ 2022 Traeger Timberline XL. 2014 Large Big Green Egg.

01-11-2010, 08:57 PM	#4
Babyboomerboy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-28-08 Location: Frontenac, Kansas	John, there are other people on here that know a lot more than me about the UDS, but it looks like to me you have a drum with a liner. You will want to get that liner off your drum before you try to cook any food in it. Several drumies cut up a pallet and burn that in the drum to get rid of the liner. Also, I think the basic plan for the UDS was 8 evenly spaced 1" holes in the top. The two you have might not be enough but as I said, others will know better than me. Your build looks good so far. __________________ CBJ #31626 UDS Lots of Weber Grills Traeger Texas Pellet Grill My cooking blog [URL]http://babyboomerboyscookinblog.blogspot.com/[/URL]

01-11-2010, 08:59 PM	#5
Rookie'48 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-12-06 Location: Des Moines, Iowa	I think that you're going to need a few more exhaust holes to get a good draw. Also, is the gasket still on the lid? It needs to come off of there or you'll get some nasty fumes when it heats up. And remove the thermo when you do the burn out or it might get ruined. __________________ Dave Compton KCBS MasterCBJ # 22569 Member of the 100+ Contest Club Judge Number 6 competition BBQ team Possibly the only judge ever to get an award from a bunch of cooks UDS 075 UCB WSM and a bunch of other stuff.

01-11-2010, 09:16 PM	#10
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	Nice lookin' build brother smoker...but ALL that red stuff has GOT to go...bad juju... __________________ "The team formerly known as "Wine Country "Q"... PNWBA "Team of the Year" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017... We cook on MAK Grills and Bullets...

01-11-2010, 09:20 PM	#11
jrd Got Wood. Join Date: 01-05-10 Location: Racine, WI	Thanks all for the info. I'll take the hardware off and get a couple of pallets and let er burn! Thanks again! John

01-11-2010, 09:21 PM	#12
bbq lover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-05-08 Location: tracy ca.	open the bottom holes remove gauge and fill it wood burn it till it <red bad liner > flakes off then sand wife down will pam or butter or lard lol do a re burn to temp and season done get to cooking and post lots of pics __________________ GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILL <JIM BOWIE > 680 country smoker ugly drum controlled by stoker

01-11-2010, 09:36 PM	#13
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Name/Nickname : Bob	Are those electrical box covers for vent lids? Could you post some close ups? I love to see the new ways and ideas people come up with for vents and how they work!! Too cool. Course I went with the patented JD vents and have been very happy with them. When you burn your drum you may notice that the bottom outside of the drum, the paint, won't burn off completely. One of the Brothers here just kicked it on it's side once it was down to coals and then rolled it every once in a while to fully burn the paint at the bottom of the drum. I run a Weber lid and only have the four exhaust holes that are on the Weber lid. It's enough for me. I would think maybe two more 1 inch holes would be good. __________________ PBC-Courtesy of Poobah, 22.5 Weber Kettles-A, K, DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle Black and Red, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver, Lil' Chief Smoker, Discada Set Up,OKJ Highland Offset. BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment....."You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son :) Miss You, Marty and Bull! RIP

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