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Stef
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You can get Dupli-Color engine paint at any halfway decent auto parts store.
Ugly Drum Smoker
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Emil
Well-known member
Since were talking about paint. My first UDS I used high temp engine paint....... worked just great. Was in Wally World last week(charcoal coupon run) and killing time so I was checking out all their spray paint. They have so many types, colors and textures of paint. Any one paint their UDS with regular paint and have it hold up? I know they can get hot but it's not like when burning the barrel out with flames going up the sides. Thanks
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hath
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Stef
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No, I suggested it in the hopes you would buy it, have it fail, and then we'd all have a good laugh about it. :roll:
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hath
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Toyotatruckin
Found some matches.
Well grates came in at 23 1/4 apart so I got close to the 24 mark 
again want to thank the board for all the info here and this is my finished smoker---MAY add an ash pan but a garden hoe with rounded ends is what ill most likely use..
again want to thank the board for all the info here and this is my finished smoker---MAY add an ash pan but a garden hoe with rounded ends is what ill most likely use..
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highchief
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For the high gloss look you should high temp paint it however you like and then hit it with the high temp clear coat.
h20loo
is one Smokin' Farker
I use automotive paint in enamel or what ever I have or can get cheap at liquidators and it holds up without issue. I have never used spray cans though. I don't know how the new water based paints hold up but I would assume they are good. I will find out next week as I have a deal with a local bodyshop to paint my barrels with what ever they have in the gun. Should be interesting. I think that when you see a barrel with heat damaged paint that the cause may have been an unattended fire in a large diameter basket. For me with a wide open 2" intake and 2" exhaust , 16" basket- I don't think I could damage my paint. At least I haven't yet.
HeSmellsLikeSmoke
somebody shut me the fark up.
JD all your UDS Pics are gone
JD, any way you can reactivate links to the missing pics in this thread? I remember seeing them when you put them up the first time, and think they are a very worthwhile contribution, especially for the newbies.
JD, any way you can reactivate links to the missing pics in this thread? I remember seeing them when you put them up the first time, and think they are a very worthwhile contribution, especially for the newbies.
JD McGee
somebody shut me the fark up.
Thanks for the PM Jim...I'll look into it...:?::?::?:
JD
I think I fixed it...Photobucket did some website updates and somehow a lot of my my links were deactivated...:roll:
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HeSmellsLikeSmoke
somebody shut me the fark up.
Dang JD, even after you fixed it, there are some major ones still unlinked. There may be more, but here are some that I have found so far during my second read through of the thread.
Posts:
#1228 p.82
#1252 p.84
#1805 p.121
#2027 p.136
#2031 p.136
#2087 p.140
#2090 p.140
#2274 p.152
I am very interested whether or not the single, BGE style, inlet works as far as heat distribution. I am considering using the idea for my new Stainless Drum.
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tntjz3
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UDS exhaust question
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I have read 50% of the UDS thread WOW, lots of info. I have not seen anyone run a exhaust down past the lid, like to the grate. Is this a bad idea? I ran mine on my offset down to the grate, but its like apples to oranges.
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I have read 50% of the UDS thread WOW, lots of info. I have not seen anyone run a exhaust down past the lid, like to the grate. Is this a bad idea? I ran mine on my offset down to the grate, but its like apples to oranges.
Meat Burner
Quintessential Chatty Farker
tnt, you don't need to redistribute the air flow in a drum like an offset as it is very even by design. Also, you would loose a large cooking area at the grate. A packer probably would not fit in the drum if you did that. That possible could cause a ho spot as well. Never hurts to ask.
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tntjz3
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Thanks Meat Burner. Another question, Does the ball valve work the best? I like the way Toyotatruckin has his set up. The less I bend over the better.
h20loo
is one Smokin' Farker
I don't know why people put a bunch of holes in their drums. Then they cook with just one tap open. You don't see four holes and taps sticking out of any commercial smokers. I run one 2" intake with a magnet cover and it works awesome. My favorite is to run a pipe to the centre under my basket so the air draws straight up through the basket and I get a nice even burn no matter what temp I cook at.
Having said this I do realize that the neat thing about a UDS is you can build it however you want.
JD McGee
somebody shut me the fark up.
Paul B
is one Smokin' Farker
My BGE style intake works great....actually it is a BGE intake!! :biggrin::biggrin:
Paul B
SS UDS
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country bear
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Just finished!
Hey all!
Just finished my UDS and am currently seasoning it with hickory! Finally! I made the mistake of picking up a drum with epoxy liner cause I didn't read enough posts before starting. Let that be a lesson to the next guy... It's hell getting that stuff out. Typical setup. 3 X 3/4" inlets with one attached to a draw pipe with ball valve. I built a shelf on the side and attached a bottle opener. I installed a 3" River Country thermometer on the front. There is a 2" chimney on the top and I am waiting for rain cap off an old tractor to come in the mail that will go on top as a damper. Inside are two weber 22.5" grills and a charcoal basket made out of expanded steel and attached to an 8" smokey joe charcoal grate. I painted it with high temp flat black. Looking forward to using it!
Hey all!
Just finished my UDS and am currently seasoning it with hickory! Finally! I made the mistake of picking up a drum with epoxy liner cause I didn't read enough posts before starting. Let that be a lesson to the next guy... It's hell getting that stuff out. Typical setup. 3 X 3/4" inlets with one attached to a draw pipe with ball valve. I built a shelf on the side and attached a bottle opener. I installed a 3" River Country thermometer on the front. There is a 2" chimney on the top and I am waiting for rain cap off an old tractor to come in the mail that will go on top as a damper. Inside are two weber 22.5" grills and a charcoal basket made out of expanded steel and attached to an 8" smokey joe charcoal grate. I painted it with high temp flat black. Looking forward to using it!
JiveTurkey
is one Smokin' Farker
Nice drum Bear. Any issues with temp control from the intake being so high?
