Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 468

tntitan · 10-18-2010, 04:27 PM

so good to see this thread with all this info i started looking on here back on page 11 wow a long time ago keep up the good info and keep smokin

colonel00 · 10-18-2010, 05:02 PM

Work in Progress...

I am thinking of doing some different stuff on this one. Open to any suggestions. As you can see I fashioned a cart out of some salvaged shelving and, yup, more bed rails (I love those things

). Still sticking to the concept of keeping it cheap and using what is around and easily attainable for anybody. One thing I am thinking about is trying a different style of intake regulation.

Anyway, just wanted to post a teaser and see if anyone had any interesting suggestions.

Edit: Sorry for the bad pic. Stupid phone camera. I didnt realize how bad it was until the photo posted.

Napper · 10-19-2010, 10:20 PM

Cooked 120 lbs. of chicken wings this weekend at a "Chicken Wing Cookoff". Won People's Choice Award!!
People said that was the best wing they had ever eaten!

Had to explain how the drums "work" at least 50 times during the event!

jgh1204 · 10-19-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trza

Strange. It's 7002 over here, with you at 7001.

Dangit, I was on my android and it shows reply counts before you open the thread but not the post count. Hey, I had the 7000 reply.

Yleekyoti · 10-20-2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonel00

Work in Progress...

I am thinking of doing some different stuff on this one. Open to any suggestions. As you can see I fashioned a cart out of some salvaged shelving and, yup, more bed rails (I love those things

). Still sticking to the concept of keeping it cheap and using what is around and easily attainable for anybody. One thing I am thinking about is trying a different style of intake regulation.

Anyway, just wanted to post a teaser and see if anyone had any interesting suggestions.

Edit: Sorry for the bad pic. Stupid phone camera. I didnt realize how bad it was until the photo posted.

Looks good so far.!!! keep us posted.

mikeTRON · 10-21-2010, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yleekyoti

Looks good so far.!!! keep us posted.

The photo makes me want to go REEEEEAL redneck and build a UDS on a shoping cart "chassis"

Louisiana Smoker · 10-21-2010, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeTRON

The photo makes me want to go REEEEEAL redneck and build a UDS on a shoping cart "chassis"

I want to do the same thing

colonel00 · 10-21-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeTRON

The photo makes me want to go REEEEEAL redneck and build a UDS on a shoping cart "chassis"

Sadly I do have a shopping cart around in the garage that I obtained at some point. However, its a bit narrow for the drum. Good startign point though.

ChicagoSizzlin · 10-21-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napper

Cooked 120 lbs. of chicken wings this weekend at a "Chicken Wing Cookoff". Won People's Choice Award!!
People said that was the best wing they had ever eaten!

Had to explain how the drums "work" at least 50 times during the event!

Great job Napper! I got 42lbs of Butts to smoke on the drum tonight.

pattyp · 10-22-2010, 08:38 AM

hello everyone.
I have been reading this thread far about a month, and finally attempted a UDS build. I reall appreciate all the info that has been shared on this site. The Drum is finished and just needs a coat of paint. all in all thigs came out well. I have been spending some time fine tuning, and learning its quirks. ill poast some picks when painted. I used a cheep lows grill for the lid. No webbers to be found on CL. not perfect, but not bad for a first attempt. By far the most important lesson i learned is that a big hot fire in the drum (burn out the liner) can result in a big fast response from the fire department! weed burners are defentally the way to go. Thanks again for all the input. the flavor of the food is incredable.

snorulz · 10-22-2010, 08:59 AM

Just had 4 open top barrels delivered last night. 2 lined and 2 unlined. Got them all for $30 with delivery. Can't wait to start the build this weekend.

Rodney · 10-22-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorulz

Just had 4 open top barrels delivered last night. 2 lined and 2 unlined. Got them all for $30 with delivery. Can't wait to start the build this weekend.

SCORE!!!

colonel00 · 10-22-2010, 02:44 PM

Anybody come up with cheap alternatives or materials for grates? I know you could use expanded metal and fashion your own grates but by the time you purchase the metal its more than what a Weber replacement grate would be. Just looking for ideas if anyone has gone down this path.

SmokerKing · 10-22-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonel00

Anybody come up with cheap alternatives or materials for grates? I know you could use expanded metal and fashion your own grates but by the time you purchase the metal its more than what a Weber replacement grate would be. Just looking for ideas if anyone has gone down this path.

I guess you could steal a grocery cart and cut it up

or cut up some old clothes hangers and weave some grates...

thunderwagn · 10-22-2010, 04:24 PM

Man, you can buy a Weber replacement grate for under $20 bones...to me, trying to fab something for less and without the effort just dont add up.

10-18-2010, 04:27 PM	#7006
tntitan On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-07 Location: Cape Coral Florida	so good to see this thread with all this info i started looking on here back on page 11 wow a long time ago keep up the good info and keep smokin __________________ custom made ugly drum smokers/ weber kettle

10-18-2010, 05:02 PM	#7007
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	Work in Progress... I am thinking of doing some different stuff on this one. Open to any suggestions. As you can see I fashioned a cart out of some salvaged shelving and, yup, more bed rails (I love those things). Still sticking to the concept of keeping it cheap and using what is around and easily attainable for anybody. One thing I am thinking about is trying a different style of intake regulation. Anyway, just wanted to post a teaser and see if anyone had any interesting suggestions. Edit: Sorry for the bad pic. Stupid phone camera. I didnt realize how bad it was until the photo posted.

10-19-2010, 10:20 PM	#7008
Napper On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-17-07 Location: Mobile, Alabama	UDS does its thing on Chicken Wings Again!!!! Cooked 120 lbs. of chicken wings this weekend at a "Chicken Wing Cookoff". Won People's Choice Award!! People said that was the best wing they had ever eaten! Had to explain how the drums "work" at least 50 times during the event! __________________ Bill Napper. Team Cook "JoeJo's BBQ" Custom offset stickburner Gas assisted cabinet smoker (400 lb. capacity!) 55 gal. drum smokers galore! (All custom built)

10-22-2010, 08:59 AM	#7016
snorulz Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-12-10 Location: Southern WI	Just had 4 open top barrels delivered last night. 2 lined and 2 unlined. Got them all for $30 with delivery. Can't wait to start the build this weekend. __________________ 22.5 Green Weber OTS w/ wood handles; 22.5 Black Weber OTS; 22.5 80's Weber

10-22-2010, 04:24 PM	#7020
thunderwagn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-10 Location: Loveland, CO.	Man, you can buy a Weber replacement grate for under $20 bones...to me, trying to fab something for less and without the effort just dont add up. __________________ Chargriller Acorn... UDS... Webber OTG... Camp Chef FTG 600

10-22-2010, 08:38 AM	#7015
pattyp Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-05-10 Location: Las Vegas NV	hello everyone. I have been reading this thread far about a month, and finally attempted a UDS build. I reall appreciate all the info that has been shared on this site. The Drum is finished and just needs a coat of paint. all in all thigs came out well. I have been spending some time fine tuning, and learning its quirks. ill poast some picks when painted. I used a cheep lows grill for the lid. No webbers to be found on CL. not perfect, but not bad for a first attempt. By far the most important lesson i learned is that a big hot fire in the drum (burn out the liner) can result in a big fast response from the fire department! weed burners are defentally the way to go. Thanks again for all the input. the flavor of the food is incredable.

10-22-2010, 02:44 PM	#7018
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	Anybody come up with cheap alternatives or materials for grates? I know you could use expanded metal and fashion your own grates but by the time you purchase the metal its more than what a Weber replacement grate would be. Just looking for ideas if anyone has gone down this path.

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