jcinadr
Knows what a fatty is.
+1 for that original redneck uds thread. May your lump stay dry.
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Supes
Got Wood.
I'm a namby pamby computer programmer and I managed to build one.
I used this video as the basis...
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiBy2eR6a6E"]How to Build a Verticle Drum Smoker. UDS 55 Gallon Drum Smoker - YouTube[/ame]
For a novice, the tricky part will be the large holes at the bottom and the charcoal basket.
If you buy a stepped drill bit, the large holes will be easy to drill. As for the charcoal basket, I'm using an old washing machine drum so no welding/construction needed.
I used this video as the basis...
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiBy2eR6a6E"]How to Build a Verticle Drum Smoker. UDS 55 Gallon Drum Smoker - YouTube[/ame]
For a novice, the tricky part will be the large holes at the bottom and the charcoal basket.
If you buy a stepped drill bit, the large holes will be easy to drill. As for the charcoal basket, I'm using an old washing machine drum so no welding/construction needed.
Hawg Father of Seoul
is Blowin Smoke!
Funniest part of that is when someone says "you are the only redneck I know with a welder". Every redneck I know has a welder of some ilk.
SmokinJohn
Babbling Farker
+1 for If a Redneck wanted to build a UDS!
SmokinJohn
Babbling Farker
I was all set to help, until I saw profanity in your sig......
ITBFQ
is Blowin Smoke!
I am an avid DIYer, and I built my UDS in a day. It took me a couple trips to Menards and one trip to Harbor Freight (yes, it was a LONG day). After a few beers and some dirty hands, I got it done and couldn't be happier with it. Its the talk of the party when we have people over, and I am always proud to say I built it with my own two hands.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=43943
the redneck UDS thread was a huge help for me, and I read the mother of all UDS threads, too. All of your questions will be answered.
I say do it, have fun with it, and who cares if it is ugly - its supposed to be! It'll still cook like a champ if you follow the directions.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=43943
the redneck UDS thread was a huge help for me, and I read the mother of all UDS threads, too. All of your questions will be answered.
I say do it, have fun with it, and who cares if it is ugly - its supposed to be! It'll still cook like a champ if you follow the directions.
Mason Dixon Bowhunta
is one Smokin' Farker
Another vote for building it yourself. It's not as hard as it looks and it is very satisfying cooking awesome BBQ in something you made.
Some suggestions for your first build:
Don't get fancy with your air intakes at the bottom of the barrel. Just drill the holes and use flexible magnets to control the air flow.
Find a used 22.5" Weber and use the lid for your drum. Your local scrap yard should have a good supply of 55 gal drums for sale with the tops cut out. Just take the Weber lid with you and test fit it on several drums to see which one fits the best.
Good luck and have fun!
Some suggestions for your first build:
Don't get fancy with your air intakes at the bottom of the barrel. Just drill the holes and use flexible magnets to control the air flow.
Find a used 22.5" Weber and use the lid for your drum. Your local scrap yard should have a good supply of 55 gal drums for sale with the tops cut out. Just take the Weber lid with you and test fit it on several drums to see which one fits the best.
Good luck and have fun!
