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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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02-18-2010, 09:45 AM | #5161 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-29-10
Location: West Texas
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Good I have free access to quite large stash oak and mesquite. i will go and retrieve some on my way to work and do my burn tomorrow night.
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02-18-2010, 09:59 AM | #5162 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-26-09
Location: Madison, WI
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Haven't been around in a while, but I've got my second cook going right now. Two butts and a brisket over hickory with mesquite chips.
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02-18-2010, 10:28 AM | #5163 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-22-08
Location: waterloo ontario
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I have experimented with the high intake and found two things. Every 90 bend and length of pipe requires more diameter to achieve the same airflow at the bottom of the barrel. While not scientific in my approach I found that a 1" intake hole flowed the same as an extended 1 1/2" intake with a 90 and 20" of pipe. The 2nd thing I found was that the closer I raised the intake opening to the top edge(lid) of the barrel, the more difficult it was to control the temp or make minor adjustments. Also, I found that gusting breezes caused me heartburn. A finickety barrel is no fun. From all of my experimenting I now go with a 2" ID exhaust and a 2" intake with my favorite control being the Primo or BGE slider style system. The next one I do will be a BGE slide turned 90 degrees and attach a control cable (lawnmower throttle) to the top of the barrel ala fat man mode. The guys with their little pipes hanging out around the barrel are novice builders who have something that may work but they don't know why. It was interesting to see Myrons intake on his trash can and I'm sure this will catch on like his muff tins. The reason he has this single intake is because it works and he has had the boys experiment to find this. Back to work LOL... |
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02-18-2010, 10:41 AM | #5164 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-22-08
Location: waterloo ontario
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Adding air from an air compressor or a vacuum is fun. I have a 3' steel extension on my blowgun and I stick that in the intake. It is easy to "rosey up" any stubborn spots. Oh hell- its just fun!! Many times the burn leaves the bottom untouched. Make sure you get to it while you have the fire going.
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02-18-2010, 12:26 PM | #5165 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 04-02-07
Location: Warren, Vermont
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I just finished building a new charcoal basket from 3/4" x #9 expanded metal .
The grate is an 18 1/2" WSM charcoal grate with three 1 1/2" x 1/2 bolt legs. Neither basket is attached. They both sit on the grate between the bolts and the outer ring. For shorter cooks I use the 4 3/4" high charcoal ring from the WSM. For longer cooks I will use the 8 1/4" high expanded metal version. The original post of the build is #5041 For anyone interested there is also separate thread on this build http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=78156
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02-18-2010, 03:11 PM | #5166 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-09-10
Location: Phoenix Arizona
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New to the build and i am about 80% done with gathering up all the parts i need. But have a few problems. Yes i have read the entire thread.
1. I bought a long stem thermometer from WalMart and tested the accuracy. its way off. So i know alot of you like a particular long stem thermometer can someone let me know where i can get one, i live in AZ so it might have to be an online order. 2. I am going to do the magnet route, i want to drill three holes, where one will be a ball valve, for the two holes that will be covered by magnets i cant decide between 1 inch holes or 3/4 holes. Hey thanks in advance everyone. Ill be posting pictures as soon as i get all my supplies and all questions i need answered. |
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02-18-2010, 03:34 PM | #5167 | |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-26-09
Location: Madison, WI
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I bought my thermometer off of Amazon, I forget what the price was, but it's an actual barbeque thermometer. Works great. I'd probably go with the 3/4 inch holes. When installing the nipples I used one inch nipples, which provides three-quarter inch intake. Happy smoking! |
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02-18-2010, 04:05 PM | #5168 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 04-02-07
Location: Warren, Vermont
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http://www.teltru.com/s-44-food-service.aspx
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02-18-2010, 06:03 PM | #5169 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-22-08
Location: waterloo ontario
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02-18-2010, 08:05 PM | #5170 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 01-20-10
Location: Monterey, CA
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I can get some brand new 55 gallon drums, that have a removable lid for 40 bucks. How much more would it cost to build my own??
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02-18-2010, 08:06 PM | #5171 | |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-26-09
Location: Madison, WI
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02-18-2010, 08:13 PM | #5172 | ||
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-26-09
Location: Madison, WI
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Depends. When I built mine, I had to buy all the tools (hole saw, various drill bits and whatnot). It also depends on whether or not you're cannibalizing other parts (I also bought the grates) or can get things either cheaply or free.. The hardware itself? A lot also depends on what design you'll be using. Some make the holes and use magnets, others use nipples, caps, and a ball-valve. |
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02-18-2010, 09:11 PM | #5173 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 12-03-09
Location: Long Beach, CA
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02-18-2010, 11:03 PM | #5174 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 01-31-10
Location: Biggest Little City
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And here is a pic of my new drum. this is the only pic as when assembly was done i used the too much beer mod
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02-18-2010, 11:06 PM | #5175 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-26-10
Location: Virginia
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Nice UDS build, dubster!
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