Ugly Drum Smoker

garyk1398 said:
The "rust" looking spots look dreaded red/pink lining on some food grade drums. I have one out in the back yard and it is the same shade of pink. Are the spots really smooth or rough?
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Thanks for the input all. I kinda blew out my back this weekend hauling stuff for our kitchen remodel. Never got around to do anything further with the drum. I'll be sure to post some pics (and questions) as I move along with my UDS build.
 
so good to see this thread with all this info i started looking on here back on page 11 wow a long time ago keep up the good info and keep smokin
 
Work in Progress...

I am thinking of doing some different stuff on this one. Open to any suggestions. As you can see I fashioned a cart out of some salvaged shelving and, yup, more bed rails (I love those things:crazy:). Still sticking to the concept of keeping it cheap and using what is around and easily attainable for anybody. One thing I am thinking about is trying a different style of intake regulation.

Anyway, just wanted to post a teaser and see if anyone had any interesting suggestions.

Edit: Sorry for the bad pic. Stupid phone camera. I didnt realize how bad it was until the photo posted.

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UDS does its thing on Chicken Wings Again!!!!

Cooked 120 lbs. of chicken wings this weekend at a "Chicken Wing Cookoff". Won People's Choice Award!!
People said that was the best wing they had ever eaten!

Had to explain how the drums "work" at least 50 times during the event!
 
colonel00 said:
Work in Progress...

I am thinking of doing some different stuff on this one. Open to any suggestions. As you can see I fashioned a cart out of some salvaged shelving and, yup, more bed rails (I love those things:crazy:). Still sticking to the concept of keeping it cheap and using what is around and easily attainable for anybody. One thing I am thinking about is trying a different style of intake regulation.

Anyway, just wanted to post a teaser and see if anyone had any interesting suggestions.

Edit: Sorry for the bad pic. Stupid phone camera. I didnt realize how bad it was until the photo posted.

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Looks good so far.!!! keep us posted.:cool:
 
mikeTRON said:
The photo makes me want to go REEEEEAL redneck and build a UDS on a shoping cart "chassis" :becky:
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Sadly I do have a shopping cart around in the garage that I obtained at some point. However, its a bit narrow for the drum. Good startign point though.
 
Napper said:
Cooked 120 lbs. of chicken wings this weekend at a "Chicken Wing Cookoff". Won People's Choice Award!!
People said that was the best wing they had ever eaten!

Had to explain how the drums "work" at least 50 times during the event!
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Great job Napper! I got 42lbs of Butts to smoke on the drum tonight.
 
hello everyone.
I have been reading this thread far about a month, and finally attempted a UDS build. I reall appreciate all the info that has been shared on this site. The Drum is finished and just needs a coat of paint. all in all thigs came out well. I have been spending some time fine tuning, and learning its quirks. ill poast some picks when painted. I used a cheep lows grill for the lid. No webbers to be found on CL. not perfect, but not bad for a first attempt. By far the most important lesson i learned is that a big hot fire in the drum (burn out the liner) can result in a big fast response from the fire department! weed burners are defentally the way to go. Thanks again for all the input. the flavor of the food is incredable.
 
Just had 4 open top barrels delivered last night. 2 lined and 2 unlined. Got them all for $30 with delivery. Can't wait to start the build this weekend.
 
Anybody come up with cheap alternatives or materials for grates? I know you could use expanded metal and fashion your own grates but by the time you purchase the metal its more than what a Weber replacement grate would be. Just looking for ideas if anyone has gone down this path.
 
colonel00 said:
Anybody come up with cheap alternatives or materials for grates? I know you could use expanded metal and fashion your own grates but by the time you purchase the metal its more than what a Weber replacement grate would be. Just looking for ideas if anyone has gone down this path.
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I guess you could steal a grocery cart and cut it up :heh:

or cut up some old clothes hangers and weave some grates...:heh:
 
Man, you can buy a Weber replacement grate for under $20 bones...to me, trying to fab something for less and without the effort just dont add up.
 
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