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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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06-29-2009, 12:55 PM | #3496 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-26-09
Location: Madison, WI
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06-29-2009, 01:07 PM | #3497 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
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06-29-2009, 01:38 PM | #3498 |
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Join Date: 02-02-08
Location: Westfield,Ma.
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Helljack parts sent for ya. If your Weber lid doesn't fit think about maybe cutting the drum rim every 1" and bang it in with a hammer till it does fit.
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06-29-2009, 02:31 PM | #3499 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551
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Another possible fix is to just get the ring that holds a standard barrel lid on the the barrel. Cut off the bolt ends of the ring and weld the ring to the inside of the barrel. If you don't weld then drill and pop rivet. Anyway, the effect is the same; to make the inside diameter smaller so the Weber kettle ring fits. This is the best I can explain it. I hope its sufficient.
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06-29-2009, 09:20 PM | #3500 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-26-09
Location: FT MYERS FLORIDA
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Started reading this thread and needed to built a drum smoker since page 4. Question I bought the cheepo uni flame walmart 22.5 grill and the lid just about fits. Do i bent the crimp on the lid straight out and let it sit flat on the lip of the drum or does it have to over lap the lip of the drum in some way to lock it down? If I straighten it out it looks like it will sit right on the top of the drum lip.
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06-29-2009, 09:54 PM | #3501 | |
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Join Date: 10-10-08
Location: dfw
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Does that make any since? |
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06-29-2009, 10:38 PM | #3502 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 06-24-09
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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This is the greatest thread ever, I finally finished the whole thing (took me over 3 days).
I now have almost all of the parts for my build, am picking up a drum tomorrow from the manufacturer ($35 new OT unlined) I will post pics as soon as possible. Thanks to the mods and everyone on the forum who has contributed to this thread. Cheers |
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06-30-2009, 06:27 AM | #3503 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-22-09
Location: Atlanta Georgia
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deviation in measurements?
All,
Just a few items: 1) could everyone with a 55 gallon smoker please post the inside depth (from bottom of drum to lip where lid sits and the diameter of your drum? With all the talk about how a weber lid does or doesn't fit I would like to see what the deviation is. 2) I have heard alot about flipping the meat although with my current smoker (just a small vertical with propane burner then wood holder then water pan I have never flipped. What my current idea is is to have a rack just above the charcoal basket with a large disposable lasagna pan (ie the tin foil ones you can buy at any grocery store) filled with water/wine etc. Will that reduce the need to flip the meat? 3) How many people have more than 1 rack? I would like to put multiple racks in (or at least have the hardware in if I need extra volume) and I can understand why you would want a certain distance if its just the food above the coals but once again does the water pan help to mitigate the high direct heat so that multiple grills would work? Thanks for any info. Obnepec |
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06-30-2009, 06:46 AM | #3504 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-12-09
Location: vestal, ny
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uniflame non-lid lid
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instead of using the lid, here's what i did: i put the original flat lid back on the drum, and pounded it into place so that it would not come loose. then i took a sawzall and cut a hole in it, leaving a 1" lip. i took the bottom part of the grill, and VOILA - it was a perfect fit. i found a stove pipe joint and flange, and with a few bolts have an airtight lid. now i need to find a 4" damper for that exhaust, a lid handle or two, and the "snork" (as i call it) will be complete. i think the lower part of the uniflame is a heavier gauge than the lid; just something to think about. note - it is a big 4" exhaust, but i've managed to use a magnet as a damper for the time being. in combo with the 3/4" pipe nipple and ball valve my UDS has held 225 for ~6hrs, the longest smoke i've done on it to date (beef ribs below)... |
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06-30-2009, 01:43 PM | #3505 | |
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Join Date: 04-29-09
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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I have a UniFlame as well, first tried to bend out to go over the drum lip. Didn't work. Then I bent inward a little and with some persuasion it fit nice an tight inside and rests on the support bolts for my top grate. Couple of the UniFlame and orginal top.
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06-30-2009, 02:20 PM | #3506 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551
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06-30-2009, 02:35 PM | #3507 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 06-17-09
Location: Des Moines, IA
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How would you attach your 12" deep fryer thermometer if it doesn't have a threaded stem and locking nut? The one I have is a TruTemp 12"
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06-30-2009, 02:55 PM | #3508 |
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Join Date: 04-29-09
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Just used a drill press to drill a hole (barely larger than the therm) through the center of a 3/4" bolt, secured that with a flat washer and nut. Used the pot/kettle clamp to keep the therm in place during the cooks.
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06-30-2009, 03:43 PM | #3509 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-28-08
Location: Frontenac, Kansas
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Iam cooking ribs right now and Iam eaten tonight! Thanks to all of you for helping me get this smoker project done and working. The reason for the tin foil is that I don't want to hammer up my Weber lid. I'am still looking for a used one for the UDS. Last edited by Babyboomerboy; 10-27-2012 at 08:47 AM.. |
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06-30-2009, 03:57 PM | #3510 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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