Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 312

Paul B · 01-07-2010, 08:32 PM

Got mine from my local propane and green egg dealer.

Here is a better pic of my SS UDS.

Paul B

millsy · 01-07-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

Got mine from my local propane and green egg dealer.

Here is a better pic of my SS UDS.

Paul B

WOW there is nothing ugly about that drum.

bingo1912 · 01-07-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hath

Been trying to find a high gloss hi temp paint.... you folks with that kind of paint mind telling me the kind and place to buy? thank you... this forum has been a wealth of info.

Hi Hath
I was told in this thread that high temp engine paint works well.
Bing

bingo1912 · 01-07-2010, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millsy

WOW there is nothing ugly about that drum.

Holy cow!
That is a BDS! gorgemous!
Gonna look really cool when the heat starts turning the SS different colors.

Paul B · 01-08-2010, 10:13 AM

WOW there is nothing ugly about that drum.

Gonna look really cool when the heat starts turning the SS different colors.

One: beauty is only skin deep.....ugly goes all the way to the bone!! (you should see the inside)

I don't think these drums get hot enough to get that cooool looking patina of which you speak. A friend of mine has a totally SS fire pit at the hunt camp that has done just that. The lid is a beautiful goldish looking patina!

Glad you all enjoy my pics of my SS UDS.

Paul B

timmy7649 · 01-08-2010, 01:25 PM

anyone have water build up in the bottom of there drum? also is the vents on a weber lid sitting on uds enough air flow?

PStan · 01-08-2010, 01:35 PM

Oddly enough, I haven't located a decent drum near me yet but I did locate a place in Oklahoma City, a little over an hour away, that handles them with decent prices.

The place, Container Supply Inc.: http://www.csiokc.com/mm5/merchant.mvc

For open top and no lining the prices are around $65. Their "reconditioned" drums run from $30 - $45.

Note: They have a minimum order of $100 or a $15 surchagre fee.

EDIT: Just talked with them again and even if picking up the minimum order still applies, so the prices are not that great unless you get a mix of new/reconditioned or several new drums.

Not bad prices and if I can get away some day while doing other errands and pick one up at their location. I am waiting to find out if that will "wave" the surcharge fee.

MushCreek · 01-08-2010, 02:00 PM

Stainless steel has to get pretty hot to discolor. I've had my SS UDS up to 550, and it didn't discolor. BTW- SS loses some of its rust resistance if you get it too hot- something in the neighborhood of 1600 degrees.

BlkJeep · 01-08-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy7649

anyone have water build up in the bottom of there drum? also is the vents on a weber lid sitting on uds enough air flow?

Yes my drum has water in it and my weber lid doesn't fit that tight and it drips down the outsides.

Also the vents on the lid work fine for me when the temp is over 40` but under that I almost always have to crack the lid a little.

Good Luck!

bingo1912 · 01-08-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD McGee

I use a 2x4 inch sliding intake on my drums...

Very impressive bit of engineering JD

bingo1912 · 01-08-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MushCreek

Stainless steel has to get pretty hot to discolor. I've had my SS UDS up to 550, and it didn't discolor. BTW- SS loses some of its rust resistance if you get it too hot- something in the neighborhood of 1600 degrees.

If wonder if you wanted to get a little creative could you maybe use a small gas torch to color parts of the barrel?

smokemaster1 · 01-08-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

"a BGE vent on a UDS would probably do as well and look cleaner than plumbing hanging out"

Use one on mine and works good.

Paul B
SS UDS

Bottom view:

I like having my plumbing hanging out

! I couldn't resist saying that.

I like that vent, it looks a lot cleaner that way. But $40 is alot.

Diamond State Smoker · 01-09-2010, 09:24 AM

Good lookin Silver Bullet Paul B.

Paul B · 01-09-2010, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokemaster1

I like having my plumbing hanging out

! I couldn't resist saying that.

I like that vent, it looks a lot cleaner that way. But $40 is alot.

I splurged on the lid and the vent since I only paid $5.00 for the drum.

All in all I only have about $130 in it. Not bad for one bad *ss smoking machine!!!

Paul B
SS UDS

sbramm · 01-09-2010, 08:44 PM

has anyone ever used a weber smokey joe as the charcoal "basket" for a drum? i have a line on a $5 smokey joe and thought that would be fast and easy way to get a charcoal "basket" in a drum. capacity might be an issue and maybe air flow as well.

thoughts?

cheers,

scott

01-08-2010, 01:25 PM	#4671
timmy7649 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-06-09 Location: lafayette,oregon	anyone have water build up in the bottom of there drum? also is the vents on a weber lid sitting on uds enough air flow? __________________ JUST A LITTLE U.D.S. webber 22.5"

01-08-2010, 02:00 PM	#4673
MushCreek Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-01-09 Location: Seminole Florida	Stainless steel has to get pretty hot to discolor. I've had my SS UDS up to 550, and it didn't discolor. BTW- SS loses some of its rust resistance if you get it too hot- something in the neighborhood of 1600 degrees. __________________ I'm very intelligent, but I mask it by doing stupid stuff.

01-09-2010, 09:24 AM	#4678
Diamond State Smoker Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-07-09 Location: New Castle,Delaware	Good lookin Silver Bullet Paul B. __________________ I love the smell of "smoke" in the morning!

01-09-2010, 08:44 PM	#4680
sbramm is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-18-09 Location: western MA	has anyone ever used a weber smokey joe as the charcoal "basket" for a drum? i have a line on a $5 smokey joe and thought that would be fast and easy way to get a charcoal "basket" in a drum. capacity might be an issue and maybe air flow as well. thoughts? cheers, scott __________________ The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.

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Paul B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Datyona Beach, Fl	Got mine from my local propane and green egg dealer. Here is a better pic of my SS UDS. Paul B

01-08-2010, 10:13 AM	#4670
Paul B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Datyona Beach, Fl	WOW there is nothing ugly about that drum. Gonna look really cool when the heat starts turning the SS different colors. One: beauty is only skin deep.....ugly goes all the way to the bone!! (you should see the inside) I don't think these drums get hot enough to get that cooool looking patina of which you speak. A friend of mine has a totally SS fire pit at the hunt camp that has done just that. The lid is a beautiful goldish looking patina! Glad you all enjoy my pics of my SS UDS. Paul B

01-08-2010, 01:35 PM	#4672
PStan Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-06-09 Location: Spring, TX	Oddly enough, I haven't located a decent drum near me yet but I did locate a place in Oklahoma City, a little over an hour away, that handles them with decent prices. The place, Container Supply Inc.: http://www.csiokc.com/mm5/merchant.mvc For open top and no lining the prices are around $65. Their "reconditioned" drums run from $30 - $45. Note: They have a minimum order of $100 or a $15 surchagre fee. EDIT: Just talked with them again and even if picking up the minimum order still applies, so the prices are not that great unless you get a mix of new/reconditioned or several new drums. Not bad prices and if I can get away some day while doing other errands and pick one up at their location. I am waiting to find out if that will "wave" the surcharge fee.