These Drums look OK for UDS?

JMSetzler · Jul 30, 2011

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/for/2518734812.html

I found this CL ad tonight while looking for a drum to start my first UDS build. I was wondering if someone could look at this ad and included photos and tell me if they look suitable for a build?

txschutte · Jul 30, 2011

You really can't go wrong with food grade drums. At $12, it's a no brainer.

Cook · Jul 30, 2011

I'd probably stay away from the blue ones.

:wink:

JMSetzler · Jul 30, 2011

Cook said:
I'd probably stay away from the blue ones.

:wink:

I like the blue ones though. The are easier to move around.

martyleach · Jul 30, 2011

JMSetzler said:
I like the blue ones though. The are easier to move around.

But the blue ones are plastic!

Matt_A · Jul 31, 2011

JMSetzler said:
I like the blue ones though. The are easier to move around.

:rofl:

tmehlhorn · Jul 31, 2011

So what is the plan for the lid. are you going to just use the lockring and modify the lid or were you going to use a weber lid? just wondering was thinking someone said the barrels with removable tops wber lids would not fit on? nice find though with them being food grade. the other question is them being food grade having liquid, is there a liner that needs burnt out?

NorCal Q Man · Jul 31, 2011

I'd bet money there's a liner. It'll add an extra step, albeit a fun one. :heh:

JMSetzler · Jul 31, 2011

NorCal Q Man said:
I'd bet money there's a liner. It'll add an extra step, albeit a fun one. :heh:

I asked that question.... here's the response:

"They have a light-colored (almost white) liner. "

What I'm wondering is will I be able to remove the liner with an angle grinder and wire brush or if I'm gonna need to have it sand blasted. I'm not sure if I can get away with doing a burnout. I'm gonna ask someone at the police station (since it's right across the street from the house) and see what kind of answers I get on that...

JMSetzler · Jul 31, 2011

tmehlhorn said:
So what is the plan for the lid. are you going to just use the lockring and modify the lid or were you going to use a weber lid? just wondering was thinking someone said the barrels with removable tops wber lids would not fit on? nice find though with them being food grade. the other question is them being food grade having liquid, is there a liner that needs burnt out?

I'd actually like to have both lid options functional. For when I would want to cook on just one rack, I could use the flat lid and when I want to cook on two racks I can use a weber dome lid...

gambler · Jul 31, 2011

JMSetzler said:
I'd actually like to have both lid options functional. For when I would want to cook on just one rack, I could use the flat lid and when I want to cook on two racks I can use a weber dome lid...

Call them and find out what the diameter of the drum is. If it's more than 22.75 inches, the weber lid won't fit.

JMSetzler · Jul 31, 2011

gambler said:
Call them and find out what the diameter of the drum is. If it's more than 22.75 inches, the weber lid won't fit.

I'm gonna go get one tomorrow. I'm running out of options in my area to find a drum suitable for this project. If the size is not perfect for a Weber lid then I'll just build with the drum's native lid. I have been told that the food grade barrels tend to fit the weber lids while the hazardous materials barrels are the ones that are too large. We'll see what happens...

gambler · Jul 31, 2011

JMSetzler said:
I'm gonna go get one tomorrow. I'm running out of options in my area to find a drum suitable for this project. If the size is not perfect for a Weber lid then I'll just build with the drum's native lid. I have been told that the food grade barrels tend to fit the weber lids while the hazardous materials barrels are the ones that are too large. We'll see what happens...

Yeah, I was the one who posted that. I found out by going down to the local drum dealer in my area and asking a bunch of questions. If that is a food grade barrel, the weber lid should fit. If for some reason it doesn't, I've seen other posts on here on how to cut a weber kettle grill (bottom) in half so as to make a ring. You shove the ring into the drum and the lid should fit. Look around this site. I've seen it done somewhere.

I have two drums that I still haven't completed yet. When I get them done I'll post pics

fnnm358 · Jul 31, 2011

get 2 you will want to build another one soon after

NorthwestBBQ · Jul 31, 2011

You can flair the lip of the lid out with pliers to fit the drum if it is larger.

Carbon · Jul 31, 2011

fnnm358 said:
get 2 you will want to build another one soon after

Exactly, these things are as fun, inexpensive, and as easy as building single speed bicycles.

heels98 · Jul 31, 2011

JMSetzler said:
I'm gonna go get one tomorrow. I'm running out of options in my area to find a drum suitable for this project. If the size is not perfect for a Weber lid then I'll just build with the drum's native lid. I have been told that the food grade barrels tend to fit the weber lids while the hazardous materials barrels are the ones that are too large. We'll see what happens...

Hey man let me know how they turn out. I've been checking out that same guy's ad too - I'm in Rutherford County so he's about 45 minutes away. If they look decent I'm going to pick up a couple as well.

JMSetzler · Jul 31, 2011

fnnm358 said:
get 2 you will want to build another one soon after

Just gonna get the one to start with. I asked him about his supply on these and he has a steady supply and said I could come back and get more later if I want them...

JMSetzler · Jul 31, 2011

heels98 said:
Hey man let me know how they turn out. I've been checking out that same guy's ad too - I'm in Rutherford County so he's about 45 minutes away. If they look decent I'm going to pick up a couple as well.

Will do... I'll post some photos and info on this drum either tomorrow night or Tuesday after I get it...

QansasjayhawQ · Jul 31, 2011

For whatever it's worth - these steel drums look exactly like the drum my UDS started out as . . . I think they should be fine. (Although mine had zero lining.) The steel was easy to cut.

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