UDS.. a downgrade?

nopantsdan said:

any idea who he picked it up from? was it unlined?

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http://www.containerbuyers.com/index.html

New, unlined drums are the only way to go if you're willing to spend a few bucks and you have a local supplier. Can't imagine sanding, grinding, sandblasting and / or burning one just to get started. When it's all said and done, the time, labor and frustration is worth $70-$75 to just buy a brand spanking new one.

nopantsdan said:

is this alright for an UDS? the unlined option obviously..

http://www.newpig.com/pig/US/open-head-un-rated-steel-drum-drm844

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Yes that barrel looks fine. I would still recommend a good HIGH heat burn just to be safe. Some would argue that it isn't needed, but watching a barrel burn is fun.:biggrin1:

For those members in the Dallas, TX area; Dallas Steel Drums sell brand new barrels for $43 out the door.

SmokerKing said:

http://www.containerbuyers.com/index.html

New, unlined drums are the only way to go if you're willing to spend a few bucks and you have a local supplier. Can't imagine sanding, grinding, sandblasting and / or burning one just to get started. When it's all said and done, the time, labor and frustration is worth $70-$75 to just buy a brand spanking new one.

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But then you don't have a reason to buy and use a weed burner!

My advice..Don't get rid of the offset especially if it is your first smokin' rig.

I got rid of my offset to make room for my Pit Barrel and UDS and regret it. I had it for a few years and cooked a ton of great meals on it. Yeah it was a piece of junk $50 Char-broil special bought off of CL but you will never have that "1st smoker" bond with any other cooker. Wait, maybe that's getting too sentimental..lol

Add to the family, don't kick kids out!