Ugly Drum Smoker

FORY · Dec 6, 2012

A question:

What would be a good digital thermometer?

I've seen them all over the web... but prices range between 25.00 USD to 150 USD.

Bludawg · Dec 6, 2012

I use this one http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_119051_-1__?N=77985508

Wh1skey6 · Dec 6, 2012

FORY said:
A question:

What would be a good digital thermometer?

I've seen them all over the web... but prices range between 25.00 USD to 150 USD.

Are you looking for a probe or a remote?

I have a Mav ET 732 for remote. Saving up for a Thermapen.

Flathead Jed · Dec 6, 2012

New too the Brethen , Thought I'd post a pic or two. I still have a couple of things to do before it's done.

Foxfire · Dec 6, 2012

FORY said:
A question:

What would be a good digital thermometer?

I've seen them all over the web... but prices range between 25.00 USD to 150 USD.

For an instant-read, the Thermoworks Thermapen is pretty much universally regarded as the hands-down best choice. Thermoworks also makes a not-as-fast mini probe version and a pen version as well. I have an $18 CDN ProAccurate which is a decent choice if reading speed isn't a problem. It can be calibrated and seems to hold accuracy very well, just takes 8 to 10 sec to lock in a temp.

Insofar as meat and pit temp probes go, People love the Maverick ET732 which has two separate probes for pit temp and meat temp with a wireless remote receiver. The Maverick ET85 has both a meat and pit sensor on the same probe (just one cable) but no wireless remote function. The ET85 probe is also fairly thick at the base where it reads ambient pit temp and it may not fit through some openings or mods specially installed to pass probes and cables into the grill or smoker.

There's a wide variety of meat-only probes, but I don't know that it's really very efficient to go that route when you could grab an ET85 and have both functions for around the same cost.

FORY · Dec 6, 2012

Wh1skey6 said:
Are you looking for a probe or a remote?

I have a Mav ET 732 for remote. Saving up for a Thermapen.

I would not prefer a remote one... I like sitting having a beer whle watching the smoke coming out of the UDS.

I'm talking about something like this:

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But I'm not asking about price per se... I'm talking about performance... what would be better?

Thanks

FORY · Dec 6, 2012

Wh1skey6 said:
People love the Maverick ET732 which has two separate probes for pit temp and meat temp with a wireless remote receiver.

That would be what I'm looking for... the wireless receiver would be an "extra" feature for me... I'll check it out.

Foxfire · Dec 6, 2012

FORY said:
I would not prefer a remote one... I like sitting having a beer whle watching the smoke coming out of the UDS.

I'm talking about something like this:

But I'm not asking about price per se... I'm talking about performance... what would be better?

Thanks

I have a Thermoworks along those lines as a backup / 2nd meat monitor that's very inexpensive but does a great job. Model TW306B. Simple controls, temp alarm, easy to read, and magnet on the back so it'll even stick to a steel UDS. $20

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/ThermoWorks-Original-Cooking-Thermometer-Timer/dp/B0019R4HQQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354847457&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=thermoworks+TW306B"]ThermoWorks The Original Cooking Thermometer/Timer: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]

Bludawg · Dec 6, 2012

Flathead Jed said:
New too the Brethen , Thought I'd post a pic or two. I still have a couple of things to do before it's done.

That is a Big Baby not a UDS :brick:

Flathead Jed · Dec 7, 2012

Bludawg said:
That is a Big Baby not a UDS :brick:

I built a UDS years ago it served me well. I stepped it up this time.

Wh1skey6 · Dec 7, 2012

FORY said:
I would not prefer a remote one... I like sitting having a beer whle watching the smoke coming out of the UDS.

Same here. I love coming in and smelling like smoke too. Of course, no one else does.

The receiver is a nice option in case you have other things to do like make sides, mow the grass, solicit the love of a woman.

FORY · Dec 10, 2012

I've been forgetting about uploading the pictures of my UDS lid:

bo_b_q · Dec 10, 2012

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2293942#post2293942

Link to my UDS build!

coewar · Dec 11, 2012

Flathead Jed said:
New too the Brethen , Thought I'd post a pic or two. I still have a couple of things to do before it's done.

I have 2 closed barrels saved up with a "T" design I had my heart set on: (http://jmillerid.com/wordpress/category/55-gallon-drum-smoker/) however I'm not that talented.

But after seeing your approach I think that's a lot easier and probably what I'll do.

Bucknbacon · Dec 11, 2012

Here is my finished (for now) uds. First cook is today.

Flathead Jed · Dec 11, 2012

coewar said:
I have 2 closed barrels saved up with a "T" design I had my heart set on: (http://jmillerid.com/wordpress/category/55-gallon-drum-smoker/) however I'm not that talented.

But after seeing your approach I think that's a lot easier and probably what I'll do.

What you trying to say ? I'm lacking in talent ? heh heh . I saw this guys build before started mine ,he did a nice job on it , seemed like more time and effort than I wanted to put into it . I just finished it today I hope to try it out this weekend , Hell I just want to eat some good bbq ! We better be careful here its not a uds and we might get in trouble for posting in the wrong thread or highjacking ! Good luck east coast brother !

coewar · Dec 12, 2012

Flathead Jed said:
What you trying to say ? I'm lacking in talent ? heh heh . I saw this guys build before started mine ,he did a nice job on it , seemed like more time and effort than I wanted to put into it . I just finished it today I hope to try it out this weekend , Hell I just want to eat some good bbq ! We better be careful here its not a uds and we might get in trouble for posting in the wrong thread or highjacking ! Good luck east coast brother !

HAHA!

I'm just thinking it's gotta be easier to cut the straight lines for the design you picked rather than the precise curvature needed for the "T" design so the barrels sit correctly on top of each other.

And rest assured, my drums are ugly.

I've got not artistic ability at all.

Hud · Dec 14, 2012

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/r270/199521_180090558802089_1193389462_n.jpgMy last build, I put a Weber rotisserie on it. You can grill, hang or use the rotisserie to cook!

FORY · Dec 14, 2012

Hud said:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/r270/199521_180090558802089_1193389462_n.jpgMy last build, I put a Weber rotisserie on it. You can grill, hang or use the rotisserie to cook!

this is the actual link:

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/r270/199521_180090558802089_1193389462_n.jpg

Hud · Dec 14, 2012

Thank you!

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