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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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04-14-2009, 01:59 AM | #2836 | |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-21-07
Location: Moncks Corner S.C.
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The drum I have has the codes stamped in it. Is there somewhere to find a decoding chart???
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04-14-2009, 04:02 AM | #2837 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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Look on internet for people who manufactures and sell drums. I cut and pasted from McMaster.
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04-14-2009, 12:50 PM | #2838 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 03-14-09
Location: Benton,LA
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OK. I get sum parts today to build my UDS. I have been reading the threads and i've seen a few people who have the air intake 1" thur 3" off the bottom of the drum. My charcoal basket is 12" high and I do not want the cooking grate right on top of the coals. So may drum has a flat top. How far down should the cooking grate be form the top?
P.S. I take sum pics. go to http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt149/akarpf/ |
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04-14-2009, 01:04 PM | #2839 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 03-14-09
Location: Benton, Ar
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Thanks a bunch!!
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04-14-2009, 02:53 PM | #2840 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 11-07-07
Location: Middletown California
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Hey akarpf,
Seems you have been reading the bible and so here is the tutorial http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=43943
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Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals |
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04-14-2009, 04:32 PM | #2841 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 10-16-08
Location: Hillsboro, MO
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04-14-2009, 04:38 PM | #2842 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 10-16-08
Location: Hillsboro, MO
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got a question myself for some of you drummers out there. I've notices that quite a few folks have the air intake with the 1/4 turn valve plumbed up where its easy to reach without bending over. Even though my 1/4 turn valve is screwed right on to the close nipple thats welded into the barrel I never have to bend over to adjust it. I just use my foot to open, close, or even make minor adjustments.
Now I'll admit its cool to have it plumbed up the side or to have an extension on the valve. I'm a little envious but too lazy and cheap to put additional time/effort into doing it. Is there any other reason you guys just don't use your foot to adjust your valve? |
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04-14-2009, 05:25 PM | #2843 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 11-07-07
Location: Middletown California
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Those with that setup probably are not as talented with their feet as you and Thawley are. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=29692
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Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals |
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04-14-2009, 07:34 PM | #2844 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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First UDS Cook
Well tonight was my first cook in the new drum. Fired up the coal, WG Lump,and got the temp to 250* pretty quickly. Put on some marinated chicken thighs and smoked them to 160* with a little apple wood. Temp control was easier than my WSM!
Took the cover off and direct grilled the thighs to finish them. Coals lit up and I had a raging fire in the drum. Fabulous. Chicken came out good too. Put the cover on, shut down the vents and in less than an hour the drum was cold. Another fabulous. Thanks to all of you who worked out the bugs on these things. They work great! I know no pics didn't happen, so here is the chicken: and a pic of the drum, thing of beauty eh? |
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04-14-2009, 08:42 PM | #2845 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 05-09-07
Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC
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04-15-2009, 06:47 AM | #2846 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-22-08
Location: waterloo ontario
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My first updraft was to keep the intake out of the snow and because I thought it looked "cool"! Many overnight cooks found the barrel half covered in a snowdrift but still holding temp. Most of my new barrels now sport a speaker magnet at the lower side of the barrel which is easy to adjust with a foot.
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04-15-2009, 05:57 PM | #2847 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 01-09-09
Location: Hartford City, IN
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Here's my first barrel, a little ruff but if I like how this one works I'll put more time into constructing a nice one.
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04-15-2009, 05:58 PM | #2848 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 01-09-09
Location: Hartford City, IN
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here's the cooking grate 6" from the top
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04-15-2009, 06:01 PM | #2849 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 01-09-09
Location: Hartford City, IN
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I have more pictures if you guys are interested. I'm working on my fire ring right now..
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04-15-2009, 06:23 PM | #2850 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 06-17-07
Location: Disneyland
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You just looking for some encouragement? POST them...
PS: I love the blend of rust and unburned paint on your drum. True art. I wouldn't change a thing. |
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