Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 460

colonel00 · 10-03-2010, 03:31 PM

I just wanted to cross-link these threads here as the other threads will soon be buried and lost. Hopefully these two threads will be helpful to those in the future.

UDS Cart: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=93365

Mini Grill at Lowe's can be used for parts: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=93253

Anchors Smokeshop · 10-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to Norco and the rest of the brethren for sharing their wealth of knowledge on the construction of an Ugly Drum Smoker.
I am now an official member of the UDS family. Here is my first UDS....

BlueHowler · 10-03-2010, 06:04 PM

Sweet! Now fire that bad boy up and get smokin'!

What are you planning on for the first cook?

Anchors Smokeshop · 10-03-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueHowler

Sweet! Now fire that bad boy up and get smokin'!

What are you planning on for the first cook?

It's on its maiden voyage as we speak, being seasoned with pam.
I'll probably make a few racks of ribs next weekend for the football games.

jcinadr · 10-03-2010, 06:50 PM

Well thought I would share a few work in progress pics

This is a picture of my blower assembly. It is the bottom of 2 #12 cans (peaches I think...). The inside one was scalloped by bending it every 1/2 with a plyers - that made it just slightly smaller than the one on the outside.

The guts - expanded metal basket, rebar chicken foot for feet and a lifting handle, commerical aluminum pizza pan bottom - oh and an air diffuser (since I am using a blower)

Basket ready to load (ok, this is what was left from the last burn - but it was a nice even burn)

Inside of drum - note the single 3/4" air intake (it is connected to the blower). The other item to note is the valve stem for the temp probe.

Ready to light with diffuser and basket assembly in place

Still work to be done...but fully operational. Only posting this picture to show the outside view of the valve stem (for temp probe).

jcinadr · 10-03-2010, 06:56 PM

just a bit more on the last pic. The pit has a backup thermometer - to double check the digital pit temp probe connected to the Guru.

I will be putting in a second valve stem (shortened and probably drilled out a bit more) for the meat temp probe wire (did not get to it today). I have not actually mounted the Guru to it (have it laying stuff next to pit), but that will get fixed next weekend as well.

bigtex16 · 10-03-2010, 09:25 PM

Well I built my first UDS this weekend. The only thing I have left to do is Paint on my Texas Longhorn decal and put on my bottle opener. I must say that I am in love with this smoker. I put in 10 lbs of lump and three fist size pieces of mesquite and got 13 hours at 225-275. I did my first fattie and it was AMAZING! Im gonna do a couple butts this coming up weekend. I will have better pics of the UDS in the next couple of days.
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brunski · 10-04-2010, 07:16 AM

in houston you can find new unlined drums, thus saving you the headache of burning / sanding your interior:

Burbank Barrel & Drum Inc

(713) 675-0941

1402 Clinton Dr
Galena Park, TX 77547

When you get your drum, make sure that the paint (ouside) on the lid is black, this means the interior is unlined. The guy that picked up the drum at first gave me a white top and when i got home it was painted inside, they exchanged it without any problem.

NCSU-Q · 10-04-2010, 09:56 AM

I am in the process of building my first UDS.

I already own a Digi Q II that I use with my Lg. BGE.

What are the best ways to create a Digi Q hook up on a UDS.

It would be way too easy if the fan fit a standard size pipe fitting!!

3/4" fittings too small... 1" too large...

Would love to see how others have done it.

Anchors Smokeshop · 10-04-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCSU-Q

I am in the process of building my first UDS.

I already own a Digi Q II that I use with my Lg. BGE.

What are the best ways to create a Digi Q hook up on a UDS.

It would be way too easy if the fan fit a standard size pipe fitting!!

3/4" fittings too small... 1" too large...

Would love to see how others have done it.

Go to the bbq guru website and there will be info on the setup there.

MDG3 · 10-04-2010, 11:10 AM

Where is everybody gettin' their bottle openers from? Online or local, I'm in Canada.

Anchors Smokeshop · 10-04-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDG3

Where is everybody gettin' their bottle openers from? Online or local, I'm in Canada.

Amazon.com

Southern Home Boy · 10-04-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonel00

Another wire shelving fire basket!! Woo Hoo!!

colonel00 · 10-04-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern Home Boy

Another wire shelving fire basket!! Woo Hoo!!

Yep, it worked better than I thought it would. I used that load as a seasoning burn for a new drum. I was kind of afraid that it would fall out the sides or clog up and die but it burned to completion. Pan was plenty full of ash though so if it has been a long cook it might have had issues. I have a bigger, "traditional" charcoal basket for long cooks so this one will work great for ribs, chicken, etc.

Southern Home Boy · 10-04-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by colonel00

Yep, it worked better than I thought it would. I used that load as a seasoning burn for a new drum. I was kind of afraid that it would fall out the sides or clog up and die but it burned to completion. Pan was plenty full of ash though so if it has been a long cook it might have had issues. I have a bigger, "traditional" charcoal basket for long cooks so this one will work great for ribs, chicken, etc.

I ran this one for about 16 hours w/o any ash build-up problems:

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10-03-2010, 09:25 PM	#6892
bigtex16 Found some matches. Join Date: 09-22-10 Location: Odessa, Texas	Well I built my first UDS this weekend. The only thing I have left to do is Paint on my Texas Longhorn decal and put on my bottle opener. I must say that I am in love with this smoker. I put in 10 lbs of lump and three fist size pieces of mesquite and got 13 hours at 225-275. I did my first fattie and it was AMAZING! Im gonna do a couple butts this coming up weekend. I will have better pics of the UDS in the next couple of days. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

10-04-2010, 07:16 AM	#6893
brunski Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-28-10 Location: katy, tx	in houston you can find new unlined drums, thus saving you the headache of burning / sanding your interior: Burbank Barrel & Drum Inc (713) 675-0941 1402 Clinton Dr Galena Park, TX 77547 When you get your drum, make sure that the paint (ouside) on the lid is black, this means the interior is unlined. The guy that picked up the drum at first gave me a white top and when i got home it was painted inside, they exchanged it without any problem.

10-04-2010, 11:10 AM	#6896
MDG3 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-17-10 Location: Van, Canada	Where is everybody gettin' their bottle openers from? Online or local, I'm in Canada. __________________ "I Lubbs BBQ.....UUUHHHa!!!!" Harlin Williams...... UDS finished Sept.18/2010

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10-03-2010, 03:31 PM	#6886
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	I just wanted to cross-link these threads here as the other threads will soon be buried and lost. Hopefully these two threads will be helpful to those in the future. UDS Cart: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=93365 Mini Grill at Lowe's can be used for parts: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=93253

10-03-2010, 06:04 PM	#6888
BlueHowler is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-28-10 Location: Centennial, Colorado	Sweet! Now fire that bad boy up and get smokin'! What are you planning on for the first cook?

10-03-2010, 06:50 PM	#6890
jcinadr On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-31-09 Location: Austin, Texas	Well thought I would share a few work in progress pics This is a picture of my blower assembly. It is the bottom of 2 #12 cans (peaches I think...). The inside one was scalloped by bending it every 1/2 with a plyers - that made it just slightly smaller than the one on the outside. The guts - expanded metal basket, rebar chicken foot for feet and a lifting handle, commerical aluminum pizza pan bottom - oh and an air diffuser (since I am using a blower) Basket ready to load (ok, this is what was left from the last burn - but it was a nice even burn) Inside of drum - note the single 3/4" air intake (it is connected to the blower). The other item to note is the valve stem for the temp probe. Ready to light with diffuser and basket assembly in place Still work to be done...but fully operational. Only posting this picture to show the outside view of the valve stem (for temp probe).

10-03-2010, 06:56 PM	#6891
jcinadr On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-31-09 Location: Austin, Texas	just a bit more on the last pic. The pit has a backup thermometer - to double check the digital pit temp probe connected to the Guru. I will be putting in a second valve stem (shortened and probably drilled out a bit more) for the meat temp probe wire (did not get to it today). I have not actually mounted the Guru to it (have it laying stuff next to pit), but that will get fixed next weekend as well.

10-04-2010, 09:56 AM	#6894
NCSU-Q Got Wood. Join Date: 09-29-10 Location: Mint Hill, NC	I am in the process of building my first UDS. I already own a Digi Q II that I use with my Lg. BGE. What are the best ways to create a Digi Q hook up on a UDS. It would be way too easy if the fan fit a standard size pipe fitting!! 3/4" fittings too small... 1" too large... Would love to see how others have done it.