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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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07-16-2013, 08:49 PM | #11101 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 06-23-13
Location: Norwood, Pa
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Okay this should be the last time you guys ever see this drum "ugly". Tomorrow my stainless drum starts its transformation. This is going to be an ugly drum smoker/ grill. I figure since I won't have to worry about burning paint I might as well make it a grill as well. I'm thinking some sort crank, cable and pulleys like those expensive grills use to raise the charcoal grate.
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07-16-2013, 10:06 PM | #11102 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-01-12
Location: Omaha, NE
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You would be the exception to the rule. Sorry but it's true
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07-17-2013, 12:03 AM | #11103 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 07-06-13
Location: Oklahoma
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07-17-2013, 03:27 AM | #11104 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-11-13
Location: Winona, MN
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Please post the progress.
I, for one, will be watching. I have the same idea. Dual use, but it comes with some difficulty. The basket, with its base, can be somewhat heavy empty. Add char and wood, the weight increases... Maybe simple is best...I have three alternatives, neither is neat. One is to drill four holes at point near top where the basket will be close enough (crosswise), to grille with grate near top to hold coals near cook surface grate, maybe using orig Weber coal grate...the holes must be large enough to run either steel rod or some rebar through to support basket...and can be removed and the holes sealed with bolts and washers. Uneven bars can use U-clamps to even somewhat. Or, craft long-legged rebar support platform of sorts to place in bbl, same results...but no holes in bbl. Just drop it in place...but more yard clutter. Or use straps curled about edge to support platform and coal basket, if top will allow it. Cranks and so on in side well-used bbl seems to be begging to constant care... All in all, good idea to have alternative that is Weber-like, particularly if some in household prefer grilled over smoked, which is what I have encountered. It is just after a time, smoked gets to be too much for some and I can understand that, as much as I like it...and meat is getting very spendy, isn't it? |
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07-17-2013, 07:25 AM | #11105 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-06-12
Location: Aurora, Mo
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Set a concrete block in the bottom and put the basket on top of it,simple and cheap.
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07-17-2013, 09:34 AM | #11106 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-11-13
Location: Winona, MN
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You mean 3-4 blocks to get basket high enough? Not arguing. If it works for someone, fine...either way, it does require some crafting. Maybe simple, in this case, not the best, but what the hey?
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07-17-2013, 10:22 AM | #11107 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 10-15-12
Location: Anaheim, CA
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Smoking "stuff" is an art, otherwise everyone would and could do it....
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07-17-2013, 10:46 AM | #11108 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-11-13
Location: Winona, MN
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07-17-2013, 12:09 PM | #11109 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 07-06-13
Location: Oklahoma
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Expanded Metal Grates
I am thinking about buying a 3/4" diamond 9 guage 4' x 8' sheet of expanded metal (carbon steel flat/smooth) for $67 including tax and 3 cuts (so I can fit it in the car).
I'd need about half of this ( 2 x 2'x4' pieces) to make 3 grates and the charcoal basket. So we're talking around $34 for the grates and basket. Do you think I should go this route? Or go with the cheap 22" weber grates. I need 3 grates (2 for cooking and 1 for diffuser). I don't ever see the expanded metal grates rusting because it's all low temperature and they should stay seasoned their entire life I'd think. How hard is it to bend 9 guage expanded metal for the fire basket? The basket will be about 14" in diameter. Should I use a lighter gauge expanded metal for the charcoal basket?
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07-17-2013, 02:04 PM | #11110 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-11-13
Location: Winona, MN
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07-18-2013, 04:49 PM | #11111 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 07-05-13
Location: Las Vegas
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Finished my first UDS a few days ago (my first smoker of any kind). I've got a 10lb butt in the fridge ready for smoking this weekend. Wish me luck on my maiden voyage.
ETA: Post #11111 in this thread. :) |
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07-18-2013, 06:51 PM | #11112 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 03-05-13
Location: Houston, TX
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Hey guys,
I'm beginning to look around for a drum to build one of these and had a question. How important is it that the drum be food grade if it's certified reconditioned? The drum I'm targeting has no liner and is unpainted, so I'm thinking it'll make my life a little easier not having to sand down, or worry about removing a liner. A burn off will still be necessary though. Thanks for the help. Carl |
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07-19-2013, 03:36 AM | #11113 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 06-20-13
Location: London
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Hi folks,
I'm a novice to BBQ and looking to build a UDS. I'm about 110 pages into the thread so far :) I have a closed top barrel that held clean 10/40w motor oil that I intend to burn out and clean. I was looking for a lid when this weekend my girlfriend decided we needed a bigger bbq to cater for family that are staying next week so I now have a weber kettle for both bbq and to top the smoker. I'm finding it hard to get hold of the heavier guage expanded metal lath locally but found this at my local hardware store. It's a cover for a gas boiler outlet and looks to be ideal to make a charcoal basket out of, though it's probably smaller than most of the others in use. It's 11"x11" square and 10.5" high, do you think this would hold enough charcoal for a decent burn or do I need to get something larger? Progress pics as I get it built. Also, any suggestions on recipes for the first few goes at this? I've only ever grilled on a bbq, this low and slow is a new exploration. |
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07-19-2013, 06:40 AM | #11114 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 03-05-13
Location: Houston, TX
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Good job. Be sure to share your first cook with us Carl |
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07-19-2013, 11:31 AM | #11115 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 06-23-13
Location: Norwood, Pa
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After 3 days, I finally got the intakes drilled. Man stainless is a PITA to drill. I went with 2x3/4" nipples and 1x1" nipple. I'm going Fat man mod version 1. Everything is stainless so far and I'm trying to keep it that way. Just need someone to scrap the SS expanded metal.
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