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#7966 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-08-11
Location: North Texas
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![]() Got all my ducks in a row... Finally got 2 drums this morning. $5 a piece! Closed head with 2" bung and a small port of some type. I flipped the drums over and both ends of the drums measure 23" Dia. to the outside of the rolled lid.
I want to use both the flat lid and my Webber lid for turkey cooks. I have my welder all squared away on what I want to do, I just need to open the drums up and burn off the light rust inhibitor. I peered into the bung and there was light surface rust on the drum wall. These drums held kerosene so no liners!!!!!! I am thinking of grinding around the circumference of the rolled edge of the lid to separate it and still allow me to use the flat lids. I plan to have: -(3) 3/4" ball valves +1" from the bottom. 4" off bottom for use of an ash pan -Coal grate at + 2" from the bottom. -First grate at + 26" from the bottom. 24.5" off bottom -Second grate at +31" from the bottom. 29.5" off bottom -Top of drum head is +33.5" from the bottom. -(4) 1" holes in flat lid for vent. Does this sound like a good plan to you fellas? After some consideration, I plan on making the changes in red Last edited by huaco; 05-23-2011 at 04:28 PM.. |
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#7967 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-26-11
Location: Southlake, TX
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![]() My thoughts...
1" is really close to the bottom for the intake valves. I've been really happy with 2". If you are not using an ash pan under your coal grate, 2" is good, or if you have an ash tray, 2" above it or so. Lid vent holes aren't necessary if you wish to use the 1" bung hole instead. I think grinding the lids off is a great idea. When I fit my weber to my barrel, I was able to grind the outside down a bit at a time till it fit perfectly. I'd think about washing it out good before you go grinding that lid off. |
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#7968 | |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-08-11
Location: North Texas
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![]() Is just the 1" bung large enough to vent? Maybe I could use the larger bung?
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#7969 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-07-11
Location: Bowling Green, KY
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![]() I would appreciate hearing input from anybody who is using a BBQ Guru to run his/her UDS.
I certainly get the sense from reading the whole thread that most people think a Guru/Stoker isn't required on a UDS. Still, for any who have done it, did you find it added more stability or predictability to the cook? Also, I currently use a 4 CFM fan on my Backwoods Chubby. Will that unit produce enough air to stoke a UDS? Looking forward to hearing thoughts on this as I plan for an 85 gallon "salvage" drum build later this summer. Ryan |
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#7970 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-16-09
Location: Lake Charles La
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#7971 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-08-11
Location: North Texas
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#7972 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-26-11
Location: Southlake, TX
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There are lots of examples of people just using this and I personally know two who use just that. Four 3/4" holes would be just like the weber so that would be fine instead. Just keep in mind you'll want to keep them covered up from rain, whatever you do. |
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#7973 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 05-08-11
Location: Hanahan, SC
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![]() ![]() Oh, and I'm a woodworker...not a metal worker, obviously, haha ![]() For those who did grind their way through, about how long did it take? Thanks in advance, Jalon |
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#7974 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 08-25-10
Location: Evansville, IN
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![]() WHERE TO FIND DRUMS
I looked back several pages, and don't remember seeing this thread when I spent two weeks reading this thing. Here you go drum seekers. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=85478
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#7975 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-31-09
Location: Austin, Texas
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![]() I used the larger bung hole and an metal electrical conduit fitting - threads matched.
Personally I don't like the idea of just using holes - I think you would get a lot of water in your drum during a rain. |
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#7977 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-08-11
Location: North Texas
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#7978 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-08-11
Location: North Texas
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![]() Saw a cast iron wood chip box the other day at Wally-world. Was wondering if that thing was loaded up with chips and then placed on top of the UDS fire basket if it would offer enough smoke to do the job. I had planned on placing small chunks of wood in the basket, but if this would work with wood chips, then all the better... right?
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#7979 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 04-15-11
Location: Plano,IL
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![]() I used a foil pouch on some rib tips last week and thought smoke was great,maybe a little strong for my taste.I think you'll be fine. I would have used my cast iron smoke box but pharking mouse made a house in it, so now gotta be sterilized to wifes standards!
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#7980 | |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-08-11
Location: North Texas
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Do you still soak the chips in water before putting them in the box? |
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