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Ugly Drum Smoker
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BadHorsieBBQ
Knows what a fatty is.
The drum was sold to me as unlined. So it was just an extra precautionary burn.
Big Joe TX
MemberGot rid of the matchlight.
Boys and girls, I found a great source for drums. Virgin drums, nothing ever been in them but air!
Dallas Steel Drums
2214 SINGLETON BLVD
DALLAS, TEXAS
75212
(214) 638-7027
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Extra heavy duty drum: $49.00
Removable Bolt / Ring lid
2” & ¾” bung in lid
New drum never used / no liner / metal only
Total cost out the door is: $53.04 I know, it is a little high, but no burn out required! Just build it, season it, and cook in it.
Big Joe
Dallas Steel Drums
2214 SINGLETON BLVD
DALLAS, TEXAS
75212
(214) 638-7027
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Extra heavy duty drum: $49.00
Removable Bolt / Ring lid
2” & ¾” bung in lid
New drum never used / no liner / metal only
Total cost out the door is: $53.04 I know, it is a little high, but no burn out required! Just build it, season it, and cook in it.
Big Joe
1FUNVET
Babbling Farker
Good price, but freight could get expensive.
AJP
Full Fledged Farker
I am happy to report that as of today I am part of the weed burner crew. I have a few barrels to try her out on this weekend I hope.
caliking
is Blowin Smoke!
I used the method you are thinking about for the bottom hatch of my tandoor. It works well, but I don't have to worry about air leaks with the tandoor - it is meant to blaze. The hatch I cut is not very big - about the size of a standard brick. The slightly oversized door was cut from the cut off top of the drum.
Jkstone's method has merit - I like the idea of being able to access the lower grate food without taking the lid or top grate groceries off. The bottom lid looks like it would be useful for adding fuel for extra long cooks. However, with doors that big, I wonder if the "crush" strength of the drum is decreased. Might not be somoething worth worrying about if its on a dolly and handled carefully?
Also, I used rare earth magnets (slim and shiny) to keep the door closed and it has worked great, even after many firings.
M
Mirage_Man
Guest
Since the lid was a tad small I had to mash out the lip of the dome so it would fit on the drum. It sat fine on the drum but in a wind I felt that it would blow off and it didn't seal real well. So I sat back and thought......light bulb momennt and I drilled four holes and installed four nuts and bolts. They just happen to angle in on their own and now hold the lid securely. Still did not seal to my likeing so I applied some furnace gasket to the lid. Now with the bolts and gasket I have a secure lid with no leaks. Smoke on......
Pic:
Lid with gasket:
Hope this helps, if not ask away :biggrin::biggrin:.
If you take note the pic of the drum with the lid on it is in use.........
Paul B
SS UDS
Thanks for the pics Paul :wink:.
UVaJester
Knows what a fatty is.
Decide to get some work on the UDS done.... Here's some pics...
UVaJester
Knows what a fatty is.
Do people pressure wash or clean out the drums after the burn out... There's a lot of soot on the upper part of the drum..??
S
Stef
Guest
Pressure wash if you have one handy, otherwise just wash it out with a scrub brush and some dish detergent and you're good to go.
ON THE FARM
Full Fledged Farker
i got a 55 from them.
i am thinking of an 85 or 110 !
IMHO no liner is worth the price!
UVaJester
Knows what a fatty is.
I'll probaby pressure wash and scrub it out tomorrow morning...
Is there a time limit of what a good burn out time is..?!? I tried to keep it raging for as long as possible, but I got freaked out since I live in a neighborhood with houses really close to each other... I just don't want to worry about whether or not I burned everything out...
Meat Burner
Quintessential Chatty Farker
kiss and they will come! Don't over think it bros.
h20loo
is one Smokin' Farker
You probably have a bit of build up from the soft wood pitch but it should wash off. Make sure you get a good fit on your lid and you will have the perfect smoker. I like the control, ease of cleaning and ability to shake your basket that you get by using the BGE vent. Looks good too!
You will find quite a difference in taste compared to the BGE with a platesetter.
NASCARican
Knows what a fatty is.
Found a good source of drums in the charleston area...I'm gonna have to start a second one...or a third....maybe a fourth!....think I'm gonna need a bigger shed!!
http://charleston.craigslist.org/mat/1615596264.html
http://charleston.craigslist.org/for/1614645299.html
http://charleston.craigslist.org/mat/1615596264.html
http://charleston.craigslist.org/for/1614645299.html
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UVaJester
Knows what a fatty is.
I just spent $40 on all the washers, bolts, and nuts. I picked up all the last needed hardware and expanded metal this morning...
I could only find 12"x24"x1/2" expanded metal... I've seen most people using 3/4" expanded metal, is the 1/2" good to use..??
I am also frustrated because I can't find a good pan to put under my charcoal basket. Anyone have any suggestions on what to use and where to find it..?? I'm also there and want to get this baby done so I can start seasoning...!!!! hahahaa
I could only find 12"x24"x1/2" expanded metal... I've seen most people using 3/4" expanded metal, is the 1/2" good to use..??
I am also frustrated because I can't find a good pan to put under my charcoal basket. Anyone have any suggestions on what to use and where to find it..?? I'm also there and want to get this baby done so I can start seasoning...!!!! hahahaa
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5laps2many
Guest
My wife picked up a 15" pizza pan at Target for 3 or 4 bucks. At some point it's going to be promoted to an ash pan for a uds. Didn't have any luck finding it on Target's website though.
chikenskin
Knows what a fatty is.
Well I finally got 'er built and seasoned.
I thought I would post a few pics of the fire basket I ended up with.
I used a piece of expndo and welded it to a Weber 18.5" Kettle carcoal grate.
As you can see, I have no legs.
When I bought the expando, it was a "drop" from the steel supplier and it was already 12"wide.
I knew it was going to be a pain to trim it down to 9" so I just welded the charcoal grate up 3" from the bottom and I didn't need the bolts for the legs.
I used the cheap $12 grill from the dollar store for the ash pan.
I couldn't figure out how to secure the pan to the fire basket so I ended up drilling 2 holes opposite each other an running a metal rod all the way through the grill and fire basket to make it all pull out of the UDS as one unit. Now it easy to detach the ash pan from the fire basket for emptying the ash.
I have had a lot of fun building it. This forum is definitely the "Mother of all UDS" threads and has been great inspiration for me to build one. Thanks to you all.
I'm smoking ribs tomorrow...
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/bbq-brethren/Chikenskins UDS/P1010027.jpg
I thought I would post a few pics of the fire basket I ended up with.
I used a piece of expndo and welded it to a Weber 18.5" Kettle carcoal grate.
As you can see, I have no legs.
When I bought the expando, it was a "drop" from the steel supplier and it was already 12"wide.
I knew it was going to be a pain to trim it down to 9" so I just welded the charcoal grate up 3" from the bottom and I didn't need the bolts for the legs.
I used the cheap $12 grill from the dollar store for the ash pan.
I couldn't figure out how to secure the pan to the fire basket so I ended up drilling 2 holes opposite each other an running a metal rod all the way through the grill and fire basket to make it all pull out of the UDS as one unit. Now it easy to detach the ash pan from the fire basket for emptying the ash.
I have had a lot of fun building it. This forum is definitely the "Mother of all UDS" threads and has been great inspiration for me to build one. Thanks to you all.
I'm smoking ribs tomorrow...
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/bbq-brethren/Chikenskins UDS/P1010027.jpg
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