Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 128

SDJ · 11-11-2008, 12:54 PM

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It appears from the pic that the lid does not sit down well (air leak), and also that dent on the top left may have your drum out of round. Take a couple of hammers and try to push that dent back out. Try to make the top of the drum as round as possible. measure acroos in several sots and try to get it rounded out. You can usually bend it back into place by grabbing across the top and pulling it back towards you. You want it good and tight, no air leaks.

Thanks for the advice Mark, I will give it a good thumping this weekend.

Cheers steve

RazBarlow · 11-11-2008, 09:27 PM

Here is some more picks of the UDS (Ugliest Dang Smoker) , I don't know how you guys do it without a gas wrench and a welder.

RazBarlow · 11-11-2008, 09:29 PM

Still have to wire brush the inside , I can see this is going to be fun .NOT !

Norcoredneck · 11-12-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RazBarlow

Here is some more picks of the UDS (Ugliest Dang Smoker)

In the eye of the beholder my friend.

Dr_KY · 11-12-2008, 02:33 AM

Be a bit careful about that food grate it looks like with those supports my hold a bit of heat. If you get hot spots try using a weber or less hefty braces.

Could you tack some handles on it so you don't shred your fingers taking it out.

Norcoredneck · 11-12-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr_KY

Be a bit careful about that food grate it looks like with those supports my hold a bit of heat. If you get hot spots try using a weber or less hefty braces.

Could you tack some handles on it so you don't shred your fingers taking it out.

Simple fix.

$14.99 Lowes.

RazBarlow · 11-12-2008, 07:26 AM

KY,
It is hard to see but I do have a wire loop in the center of the grate that falls down when not in use. Then I can just pull up on it and it extends and is used as a handle.

Nor,
Like I said,right now I don't have much $ to spend and want to use my $ on a wireless thermometer, you guys know of a good one for around $35-$40 ? Right now I don't have any $ in this project except for time . I am on short term disability right now so,time is what I have alot of. Well, I guess I do have around $20 in it if you count a case and a pack of smokes but that doesn't count ,right :-)
Next step is to wire brush and get a wireless thermo , what and where should I get ?
Thanks,
Raz

Norcoredneck · 11-12-2008, 07:29 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remot...6496592&sr=8-1

RazBarlow · 11-12-2008, 07:44 AM

Are these ET-7's waterproof/snowproof ? Just wondering if you have to find a way to keep these dry if the weather should turn bad.

Norcoredneck · 11-12-2008, 07:47 AM

Not for $40. Put in small styrofoam ice chest.

Beerwolf · 11-12-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RazBarlow

KY,
It is hard to see but I do have a wire loop in the center of the grate that falls down when not in use. Then I can just pull up on it and it extends and is used as a handle.

Nor,
Like I said,right now I don't have much $ to spend and want to use my $ on a wireless thermometer, you guys know of a good one for around $35-$40 ? Right now I don't have any $ in this project except for time . I am on short term disability right now so,time is what I have alot of. Well, I guess I do have around $20 in it if you count a case and a pack of smokes but that doesn't count ,right :-)
Next step is to wire brush and get a wireless thermo , what and where should I get ?
Thanks, Raz

Go online at Walmart.com ... there is a wireless there for 15 bucks and it works pretty dang well. I am able to watch my UDS and the game from my living room

fordman · 11-12-2008, 01:05 PM

Well guy at work had a old weber lid that he gave to me. After tapping a few small dings on the edge fits perfect like it was meant for it. No major hammering just very small cosmetic ones. All ready had it seasoned need to drill the rack bolt holes and figure out a color. Little cold here so had a small basket of lump to heat it up to primer it. Lid seals good but the top of the drum lip has small dents in it but I think will be ok. I also want to fix the handle a little bad shape. Any good ways to do this?

RazBarlow · 11-12-2008, 04:25 PM

Any of you guys sandblast the inside to get the liner out ?
I am thinking this would be alot easier and better on the lungs than the wire brush approach.
I have had a sandblasting kit laying around in the package for along time.I just opened it today and I thought I would buy a bag of sand if it will work.
Thanks,
Raz

Bbq Bubba · 11-12-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RazBarlow

Any of you guys sandblast the inside to get the liner out ?
I am thinking this would be alot easier and better on the lungs than the wire brush approach.
I have had a sandblasting kit laying around in the package for along time.I just opened it today and I thought I would buy a bag of sand if it will work.
Thanks,
Raz

It'll work fine, but imagine crawling in that drum with all that sand flying!

hav · 11-12-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RazBarlow

Are these ET-7's waterproof/snowproof ? Just wondering if you have to find a way to keep these dry if the weather should turn bad.

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11-12-2008, 02:33 AM	#1910
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	Be a bit careful about that food grate it looks like with those supports my hold a bit of heat. If you get hot spots try using a weber or less hefty braces. Could you tack some handles on it so you don't shred your fingers taking it out. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

11-12-2008, 07:29 AM	#1913
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remot...6496592&sr=8-1 __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

11-12-2008, 07:47 AM	#1915
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Not for $40. Put in small styrofoam ice chest. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

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11-11-2008, 09:27 PM	#1907
RazBarlow Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Rural Victor Iowa	Here is some more picks of the UDS (Ugliest Dang Smoker) , I don't know how you guys do it without a gas wrench and a welder.

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RazBarlow Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Rural Victor Iowa	Still have to wire brush the inside , I can see this is going to be fun .NOT !

11-12-2008, 07:26 AM	#1912
RazBarlow Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Rural Victor Iowa	KY, It is hard to see but I do have a wire loop in the center of the grate that falls down when not in use. Then I can just pull up on it and it extends and is used as a handle. Nor, Like I said,right now I don't have much $ to spend and want to use my $ on a wireless thermometer, you guys know of a good one for around $35-$40 ? Right now I don't have any $ in this project except for time . I am on short term disability right now so,time is what I have alot of. Well, I guess I do have around $20 in it if you count a case and a pack of smokes but that doesn't count ,right :-) Next step is to wire brush and get a wireless thermo , what and where should I get ? Thanks, Raz

11-12-2008, 07:44 AM	#1914
RazBarlow Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Rural Victor Iowa	Are these ET-7's waterproof/snowproof ? Just wondering if you have to find a way to keep these dry if the weather should turn bad.

11-12-2008, 01:05 PM	#1917
fordman Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-29-08 Location: Fort Dodge, IA	Well guy at work had a old weber lid that he gave to me. After tapping a few small dings on the edge fits perfect like it was meant for it. No major hammering just very small cosmetic ones. All ready had it seasoned need to drill the rack bolt holes and figure out a color. Little cold here so had a small basket of lump to heat it up to primer it. Lid seals good but the top of the drum lip has small dents in it but I think will be ok. I also want to fix the handle a little bad shape. Any good ways to do this?

11-12-2008, 04:25 PM	#1918
RazBarlow Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Rural Victor Iowa	Any of you guys sandblast the inside to get the liner out ? I am thinking this would be alot easier and better on the lungs than the wire brush approach. I have had a sandblasting kit laying around in the package for along time.I just opened it today and I thought I would buy a bag of sand if it will work. Thanks, Raz