Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 89

Jax191 · 07-09-2008, 03:37 PM

http://www.por15.com/products.asp?dept=8

This stuff is rated to 12 and 1500 degrees.

Ceedubya · 07-10-2008, 12:11 PM

what is the lining they use in the barrels? How do I tell if the barrel is lined, or not? I am assuming if I am seeing clean metal, it is not lined??

Mark · 07-10-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceedubya

what is the lining they use in the barrels? How do I tell if the barrel is lined, or not? I am assuming if I am seeing clean metal, it is not lined??

I'm guessing paint liners are either epoxy or enamel based. The color is usually a brownish tan. I suppose tanks could be lined with clear poly.

Here's a test. Spray the inside of a clear drum with a little water. A day later, you should see rust if it's unlined.

Ceedubya · 07-10-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

I'm guessing paint liners are either epoxy or enamel based. The color is usually a brownish tan. I suppose tanks could be lined with clear poly.

Here's a test. Spray the inside of a clear drum with a little water. A day later, you should see rust if it's unlined.

That make sense. In the past, I used some free barrels to make my magnum cookers. They were unlined and would rust if left exposed. they contained a food safe oil used for machinery in a bakery. I have access to more of these, but they are the closed head style.

I seem to be discussing this in several threads, so I thought I would try to stick to this one.....

If I use the closed head barrels that I have free access to, and are unlined and food safe, and cut/grind off the top, what are my options for a lid? have any of you fashioned your own, or should I just use a kettle lid?

Mark · 07-11-2008, 08:43 AM

I like Kettle lids. But don't cut your drum till you have a kettle lid in hand. Drums vary in diameter and you want to avoid cutting it at a location that is either too tight or too loose for the kettle lid.

DaHeathen · 07-11-2008, 12:27 PM

I made my first UDS last weekend and smoked up a 12pd turkey with no problems at all. The issue I had was the lid. I see everyones pictures here and wonder how they were able to save the lid from the barrel. Where exactly are you cutting the barrel to keep the original top of the barrel as a lid?
I used an aluminum tray used to go under hot water-heaters and put Garage door weatherstripping around the inside. It fits snug and well, but I will be building another for my Father, and would like to keep the lid.

Norcoredneck · 07-11-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHeathen

I made my first UDS last weekend and smoked up a 12pd turkey with no problems at all. The issue I had was the lid. I see everyones pictures here and wonder how they were able to save the lid from the barrel. Where exactly are you cutting the barrel to keep the original top of the barrel as a lid?
I used an aluminum tray used to go under hot water-heaters and put Garage door weatherstripping around the inside. It fits snug and well, but I will be building another for my Father, and would like to keep the lid.

I would bet that is a galvanized pan. If it is I would ditch it. Most of the lids you see are from "open head drums".

VS

ON THE FARM · 07-11-2008, 04:05 PM

When it says “rust inhibitor” does that wash off or do you need to burn it off?

Bbq Bubba · 07-11-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ON THE FARM

When it says “rust inhibitor” does that wash off or do you need to burn it off?

Burn!!!

crome · 07-11-2008, 05:26 PM

Burn baby burn!!

Norcoredneck · 07-11-2008, 07:47 PM

Fire good! HeHe!

Stiltz6ft9in · 07-13-2008, 07:35 AM

How many ball valves do you guys have in the bottom? It looks like Norecoredneck's post he has 3. I getting ready to finish mine up. This is where I'm stuck.

N8man · 07-13-2008, 09:06 AM

I believe the norm is to have 1 valve and three additional air intake nipples.

Bbq Bubba · 07-13-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man

I believe the norm is to have 1 valve and three additional air intake nipples.

Ditto, 1 valve for adjustments!

Norcoredneck · 07-13-2008, 10:20 AM

One valve is all that is needed. If you go full open and don't get temp,remove cap and throttle back on valve. With 3/4" nipples I find at most I ever needed was 1 cap off 1/2 throttle valve. i put 3 nipples when making it , 1 for reserve.

07-09-2008, 03:37 PM	#1321
Jax191 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-09-08 Location: Tampa	http://www.por15.com/products.asp?dept=8 This stuff is rated to 12 and 1500 degrees. __________________ Currently hobbling along with a Brinkman Electric "Water" smoker.

07-10-2008, 12:11 PM	#1322
Ceedubya Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-25-08 Location: Helena, MT	what is the lining they use in the barrels? How do I tell if the barrel is lined, or not? I am assuming if I am seeing clean metal, it is not lined?? __________________ 2 Weber 22.5 Kettles, 2 Magnum vertical cookers, and a competition backwoods clone trailer.

07-11-2008, 08:43 AM	#1325
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551 Name/Nickname : Mark	I like Kettle lids. But don't cut your drum till you have a kettle lid in hand. Drums vary in diameter and you want to avoid cutting it at a location that is either too tight or too loose for the kettle lid. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

07-11-2008, 12:27 PM	#1326
DaHeathen Found some matches. Join Date: 07-07-08 Location: Great Falls, Mt	Drum Smoker lid. I made my first UDS last weekend and smoked up a 12pd turkey with no problems at all. The issue I had was the lid. I see everyones pictures here and wonder how they were able to save the lid from the barrel. Where exactly are you cutting the barrel to keep the original top of the barrel as a lid? I used an aluminum tray used to go under hot water-heaters and put Garage door weatherstripping around the inside. It fits snug and well, but I will be building another for my Father, and would like to keep the lid.

07-11-2008, 04:05 PM	#1328
ON THE FARM Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-07-08 Location: FARMERSVILLE, TX	When it says “rust inhibitor” does that wash off or do you need to burn it off? __________________ EZ-Corer - The fastset and EZ-est Jalapeno corer/de-seeder around!!! www.wyldmanspice.com

07-11-2008, 05:26 PM	#1330
crome is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-23-07 Location: Wilmington NC	Burn baby burn!! __________________ UDS x(2) Brinkmann Cimarron Deluxe Weber 22.5 kettle Weber Genesis gasser FISH ON! <*)))))>{

07-11-2008, 07:47 PM	#1331
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Fire good! HeHe! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

07-13-2008, 07:35 AM	#1332
Stiltz6ft9in Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-18-08 Location: Ohio	How many ball valves do you guys have in the bottom? It looks like Norecoredneck's post he has 3. I getting ready to finish mine up. This is where I'm stuck.

07-13-2008, 09:06 AM	#1333
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC	I believe the norm is to have 1 valve and three additional air intake nipples. __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!!

07-13-2008, 10:20 AM	#1335
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	One valve is all that is needed. If you go full open and don't get temp,remove cap and throttle back on valve. With 3/4" nipples I find at most I ever needed was 1 cap off 1/2 throttle valve. i put 3 nipples when making it , 1 for reserve. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*