Easiest UDS Drum to use for a build? - Page 2

aawa · 01-07-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by grilling24x7

correction - I just found a drum supplier in Baltimore that has new unlined 55 gallon drums for $70. I think that's a winner.

Do they have an online site by chance? If they do can you link us?

NU2QN · 01-07-2013, 02:18 PM

I use shipping drums that contained nuts, bolts, washers, etc. The drums are unlined as the nuts, bolts, etc. are packed in a heavy duty plastic liner. I should mention I get them for $18, no dents and a lid ring. My supplier gets them from the ports if that is any help to you.

Enkidu · 01-07-2013, 03:02 PM

No idea what costs elsewhere are, but in Los Angeles, Apex sells refurbished "smoker drums" (they actually call them that) that have no paint job and no lining and have been sand-blasted for $35 a piece. The lady I spoke to just now says that their refurbished drums are certified for liquids without leakage so they shouldn't let in any air that you want.

yakdung · 01-07-2013, 03:33 PM

Next UDS I build will be with a new drum.

grilling24x7 · 01-07-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aawa

Do they have an online site by chance? If they do can you link us?

The site isn't too helpful, but their staff was helpful.

http://abbeydrum.com/

grilling24x7 · 01-07-2013, 07:38 PM

I'm on UDS overload. I've read so much my head is spinning.

I'm just gonna ask b/c I think I missed this part. Does a new unlined drum still need a major burnout? Or can I just rub some oil and season it?

John

jrn · 01-07-2013, 08:34 PM

Burn it out good. It's not gonna have high temp paint on it. So you wanna get barrel hot enough to remove paint. After that rattle can it with high temp paint.

Enkidu · 01-07-2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grilling24x7

I'm on UDS overload. I've read so much my head is spinning.

I'm just gonna ask b/c I think I missed this part. Does a new unlined drum still need a major burnout? Or can I just rub some oil and season it?

John

Pretty sure if it is a new unlined drum, even if unpainted, it will have been treated with rust inhibitor and still requires a burn-out.

01-07-2013, 02:18 PM	#17
NU2QN Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-05-12 Location: Sonora, CA	I use shipping drums that contained nuts, bolts, washers, etc. The drums are unlined as the nuts, bolts, etc. are packed in a heavy duty plastic liner. I should mention I get them for $18, no dents and a lid ring. My supplier gets them from the ports if that is any help to you. __________________ Mike 2 x UDS Weber Kettle 22.5 w/rotisserie Wine Barrel Smoker Traeger 075 Mystery Metal Egg

01-07-2013, 03:02 PM	#18
Enkidu Take a breath! Join Date: 06-12-12 Location: Los Angeles	No idea what costs elsewhere are, but in Los Angeles, Apex sells refurbished "smoker drums" (they actually call them that) that have no paint job and no lining and have been sand-blasted for $35 a piece. The lady I spoke to just now says that their refurbished drums are certified for liquids without leakage so they shouldn't let in any air that you want. __________________ 22" OTG; 22" Performer; mini-WSM; Brinkmann gasser; UDS (on the way); Maverick ET-732

01-07-2013, 07:38 PM	#21
grilling24x7 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-17-11 Location: Baltimore, Maryland	I'm on UDS overload. I've read so much my head is spinning. I'm just gonna ask b/c I think I missed this part. Does a new unlined drum still need a major burnout? Or can I just rub some oil and season it? John __________________ Weber Performer, 18.5" WSM, UDS.

01-07-2013, 08:34 PM	#22
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	Burn it out good. It's not gonna have high temp paint on it. So you wanna get barrel hot enough to remove paint. After that rattle can it with high temp paint. __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle

01-07-2013, 03:33 PM	#19
yakdung is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas	Next UDS I build will be with a new drum.