shovelrobert
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I picked up a couple of these at 1/2 price ,clearance end of Summer. The lids are a little smaller than a Weber and won't fit right on a drum, so you have to use flat-bar ring.
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nubrook18
Found some matches.
I was wondering about some of the paint jobs on your uds's. I see some pretty awesome designs and some look like they have decals on them. I'm sure they can't be plastic decals so what are they? Not an artist at all but want mine to look decent so any help is appreciated!
NorthernSmoke
MemberGot rid of the matchlight.
Incredible thread. Amazing information. I'm looking forward to building my first. Can't wait for some of this snow to clear. Anyone up in Canada? I saw some good posts from H20loo about insulating the UDS and the need for the oldman side pipe....good insight. Thanks very much!
SmittyJonz
somebody shut me the fark up.
Why are so many guys using closed top drums that you have to cut top or bottom out? Open top drums are easy to find around here.
knitmar
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Availability of drums
Believe me, there is nothing as frustrating as studying these threads for nights on end then trying to find a drum, sometimes any drum, in a non-industrialized part of the country. I ended up paying expensive freight from another part of the country.
Believe me, there is nothing as frustrating as studying these threads for nights on end then trying to find a drum, sometimes any drum, in a non-industrialized part of the country. I ended up paying expensive freight from another part of the country.
shovelrobert
Well-known member
drum lid
A dome lid off a Weber grill won't fit an open top drum. A closed top with a flat lid works great if you only want 1 rack.
bvbull200
Take a breath!
I didn't put a decal on the one I built, but if I had to guess, a decal of some sort shouldn't be a problem. The outside walls of these things really don't get all that hot, in my opinion.
SmittyJonz
somebody shut me the fark up.
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I have flat top 3 racked UDS myself for 2 1/2 yrs now ---- the bottom or 3 rd generally gets a water pan but I've regularly cooked on 2 racks with flat top.
Top Rack
How to make Weber lids fit: (not my UDS pictured)- top 2" of another drum or just 1-2" flat bar
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TexasTex
Knows what a fatty is.
That looks pretty dang good. ^
SmittyJonz
somebody shut me the fark up.
How many Whole Chickens can one do in an UDS at one time........?
At least 6 but probally 8 if you use 2 grates...........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0vaIiRelaE
At least 6 but probally 8 if you use 2 grates...........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0vaIiRelaE
DJnKY
Knows what a fatty is.
Vinyl decals on mine doing just fine.
Wags05
Knows what a fatty is.
Same thoughts as DJnKY - is there a particular high temp colored paint that is reccommended over others?? Sorry if it's already covered - been through quite a bit of thi thread.....it's 800pgs.
AaronPo
is one Smokin' Farker
High temp bbq paint and or high temp engine paint. I used the 1200 degree stuff from homedepot. See link below.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Specialty-12-oz-Bar-B-Que-Black-Satin-High-Heat-Spray-Paint-7778830/202315061?keyword=high+temp+bbq+paint
nubrook18
Found some matches.
Thanks man, appreciate it!
SmittyJonz
somebody shut me the fark up.
Ya high temp engine paint from Auto parts stores if you want pretty or just high temp BBQ paint from Walmart or Homedepot but they are Black or Silver only.
sensor
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I am on my way. The 4 1/2" grinder with the thin blade made a nice cut on the lid.
I am on my way. The 4 1/2" grinder with the thin blade made a nice cut on the lid.
sensor
Found some matches.
I guess I have to figure out how to post pics.
sensor
Found some matches.
Got it figured out
krshome
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TropicDad
is one Smokin' Farker
I saw this on craigslist, 55 gallon drums. Doesn't say what exactly was in it but a phone call can find out. It says located in Middleburg, probably 3 hours from you? Might be worth a drive if you want another one! Can't have too many.
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/grd/4332642145.html
