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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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02-11-2009, 09:26 PM | #2401 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 12-22-08
Location: Cairo IL
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Locking lids
"CLEAN 55 GALLON DRUMS WITH LOCKING TOPS. THEY HAD CARAMEL IN A BAG INSIDE OF THE DRUMS SO THEY SMELL GOOD."
I found this ad selling 55 gallon drums. what is the red stuff inside, is that paint? I figure this will fit the bill nicely but just wanted to get a second opinion before spending the time to drive out to this place. The drums are a good deal at 10 bucks, so if anyone is looking for a drum near milwaukee or the fox valley shoot me a PM and I can forward the contact info (or post it here if that is not against the rules). What exactly is the locking mechanism? (if there is a standard type) will that help or hurt the project. I have been reading this thread for a month now and getting ready to build my first smoker! |
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02-11-2009, 09:35 PM | #2402 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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That red crap is the dreaded liner that you have read about.
You have to get rid of that. Drill the lower holes, fill it with wood and light. Stand back and admire your fire building skills, while drinking a beer. It may take several burns and as many beers. Weiser
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02-11-2009, 09:54 PM | #2403 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 02-08-09
Location: Crestview, FL - Hurlburt Field
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Unfortunately, there was a liner in it. Threw a tub full of pine cones, pine needles, wood, a match in the drum and grabbed a Tecate....what a site it was. The wife came out and wondered what the h*** was going on....she thought I'd gone mad by smelling up the neighborhood. She'll get over it.. :) |
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02-11-2009, 10:02 PM | #2404 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 02-08-09
Location: Crestview, FL - Hurlburt Field
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Question about the vent holes in the bottom....
Is there any advantage to using threaded nipples with a cap instead of the conduit plugs like you see on the BDS? or is it just preference? Also, is there much advantage to putting a ball valve on or just leaving the holes open. |
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02-11-2009, 10:18 PM | #2405 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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I have learned everything that I know from reading the UDS Bible three times and paying attention.
I like the control that the ball valve offers. Combined with two 3/4" nipples and caps, gives you complete control. There are several guys here that use magnets over the vents and several others that use the BDS system. I can't comment on those, only on what I know to work. I'm certain that they all will work! Weiser Quote:
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02-12-2009, 02:39 AM | #2406 | |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-15-07
Location: England
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The ball valve is easiest to control- but cost more and sticks out. The magnet is cheaper - They need to be strong. Flaps-cheap but need to be made. As for the threaded nipples it's all up to you, they can be welded in if you fancy it. I cook with one 3/4 hole open.. to seal it I just stuff with tin foil. And adjust with the ball valve..
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02-12-2009, 05:20 AM | #2407 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-22-08
Location: waterloo ontario
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I've tried them all and they all can work. My flavour of the day is just an old speaker magnet over the hole. Actually this has become my favorite mostly because it is free and I have them around the garage.
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02-12-2009, 11:11 AM | #2408 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-31-09
Location: Austin, Texas
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I noticed once upon a time pipe bushing were recommended, but I think the idea was ultimately dropped for some reason.
I am curious about the reason as I was planning on using the bushing threaded from the inside (so that the flange would be the inside "nut"), and the 3/4 valve would thread on from the outside. |
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02-12-2009, 11:28 AM | #2409 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 05-09-07
Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC
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Anything little more than Flush with the inside Diameter of the Drum makes After Cooking cleanup Difficult.
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02-12-2009, 11:31 AM | #2410 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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When I built mine I used the 1" nipples without nuts inside.
The threads are nice and tight with a 7/8" hole. I'm happy with the way it worked out. Weiser Quote:
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02-12-2009, 12:37 PM | #2411 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-28-08
Location: Huntingdon, PA
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My keg prototype used a bushing. The reason I moved from it is now i can weld a pretty bead and the bushings are nearly impossible for me to find.
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02-12-2009, 12:41 PM | #2412 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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Are you talking length or diameter? A 3/4" dia. pipe nipple threads into a 1" hole but not a 7/8" hole without filing.
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02-12-2009, 01:08 PM | #2414 | |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-15-07
Location: England
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02-12-2009, 01:16 PM | #2415 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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Duh...
You are correct Norco.
What the hell was I thinkin'? Thanks for the correction. Weiser
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