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10-27-2011, 07:14 PM | #286 | |
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24" from the BOTTOM of the fire basket.
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10-27-2011, 07:16 PM | #287 | |
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http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...IMG_3041-1.jpg
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10-27-2011, 07:54 PM | #288 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-18-11
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Thank you sir. That's what I needed to hear.
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10-27-2011, 11:13 PM | #289 |
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If you're gonna use some sort of heat diffuser, you can play with that distance a little.
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10-28-2011, 09:53 AM | #290 |
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I think I might experiment with some sort of diffuser , maybe even just a disposable pan on the rack below the meat. I know part of the beauty of the UDS is supposed to be the drippings vaporizing and adding extra flavor to the meat, but every thing I cook turns out a little charred on the bottom , even at low temps. This wouldn't be a real big deal to me , but the wife won't even taste the food if it has a hint of black on it , dark brown , red , mahogany are all ok , but she sees black and assumes "I burnt the food".
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11-13-2011, 03:29 PM | #291 |
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Join Date: 05-17-09
Location: Summerville, SC
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divide circle into 3
I know its on BBQ Brethern and on the web, but I have spent 2 hours and could not find how to divide a circle into 3 section with just a square. (I did it on my first drum!)
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11-13-2011, 04:58 PM | #292 |
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Maybe this can help.....
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...postcount=6010 On the diagram the green half circles are 120* apart 360*/3=120* |
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11-13-2011, 05:40 PM | #293 |
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Join Date: 08-24-08
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I was too lazy to use formulas.
Just wrap a tape measure around the drum to take a circumference measurement and divide that number by 3.
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11-14-2011, 04:56 AM | #294 | |
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This is what I did also!
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11-14-2011, 05:42 AM | #295 |
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bingo!
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08-01-2012, 06:41 AM | #296 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 11-30-09
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Just to update: There is a place online called Big Poppa Smokers that sells UDS parts if anyone is interested. You can get a kit with all parts, or buy them individually. Food for thought...!
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08-21-2012, 11:19 AM | #297 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-20-12
Location: Fairway, KS
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Hey all. I have been lurking on these forums getting ready for my first UDS build and have already gathered a ton of useful information from this site, especially from this thread, so first-off thank you.
I want to make sure I am being safe and going about it the right way, so I have a few questions before I begin: 1) I am planning on cutting my airflow holes before the burn-in to increase the fire's efficiency, but I am following norcoredneck's plan, so the holes need to maintain the ability to be threaded by nipples. I am assuming this won't be an issue, but I just wanted someone to verify before I risk ruining a drum. As for getting the fire going... just lots of hardwood? I saw HD has 5 lb bags of hickory and cherry wood for $7/bag... would a couple of these bags be enough wood, or should I just use scrap wood from somewhere if I can find it? 2) Is there anything I should/can do after the burn-in to increase the longevity of my drum's useful lifespan? Also, I have read about people painting their drums after the burn-in period. If I were to do this, is there a specific type of paint that should be used, or is painting a bad idea altogether? 3) What are people using for handles? I searched at HD and Lowes, but everything I could find lacked an insert to shield the heat. I have a couple of handles I pulled off the ECB this will be replacing, but they are pretty beat-up and I would just assume use new ones if I could find them. 4) Is there any argument for/against using a bung smokestack on the lid? I was thinking I would opt for the bung smokestack option all things equal. If I were to go this route, should I still add a few holes around the top of the lid, or would one to two smokestacks be sufficient? 5) Of the smoker thermometers I can get for > $20, is there any one recommended over the other, or is it basically apples to apples? 6) Are there places that might drill some of these holes for me? I have the basic drill bits to create holes for the bolts to hold the grates, but I had to pay close to $30 for the bits used to create the 3/4" and 1" diameter holes, and was hoping to not have to use them so I could return them. 7) What are the previously contained materials that are hazardous and will not be remedied by a burn-in that I should be weary of when purchasing my drum? For instance, I located a guy with drums locally for $15, but they had a concrete curing compound in them previously and I'm not sure if it would be safe to use. Thanks! Last edited by jordan85; 08-21-2012 at 02:05 PM.. |
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08-21-2012, 02:07 PM | #298 | |
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Good luck with your build! my drum! there's a butt & a Chub of bologna, my sons drum, and some ribs & my drum with the Auber hooked up to it mak'in sweet blue!......
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[SIZE=2][B]Jim Boston[/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR=black]Current Smoker[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=red]"The most reliable, easiest to make at home, Smoker [B]"The UDS"[/B] W/ an Auber temp. Controller w/ 20CFM Blower.[/COLOR] [FONT=Arial][B]Future Smoker [/B][/FONT] [FONT=Arial]$5438.25 Total BYC Smoker!![/FONT] [SIZE=2]Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. [/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 [/SIZE] Last edited by razrbakcrzy; 08-21-2012 at 03:51 PM.. |
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08-21-2012, 02:38 PM | #299 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-20-12
Location: Fairway, KS
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Hey thanks for the reply!
For the burn-in, it's ok to just throw it in the bottom of the barrel isn't it? I hear you on the temperature gauges. In fact, one of the reasons I wanted to do this build (among many others) was so that I could buy a Maverick ET732 w/ the money saved. With that setup, there's really no need for a gauge on the smoker, so maybe I will just skip adding a gauge altogether. As for the HF drill bits... could somebody point me to the bits I could use? I am not a handy-man and I was just imitating the drill bits I saw in norco's tutorial, but I have no idea what they are called, or if there is a more cost-efficient option to make the holes. And you wouldn't worry about the concrete curing compound? I already have all my hardware ready. I'd love to get started on my burn-in tonight so I could hopefully get one good cook on this before I have to leave town for a week... |
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08-21-2012, 03:36 PM | #300 | |
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Good luck! I threw in a few more photo's in the last post to make your mouth water so you'll hurry up and get it done...!
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[SIZE=2][B]Jim Boston[/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR=black]Current Smoker[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=red]"The most reliable, easiest to make at home, Smoker [B]"The UDS"[/B] W/ an Auber temp. Controller w/ 20CFM Blower.[/COLOR] [FONT=Arial][B]Future Smoker [/B][/FONT] [FONT=Arial]$5438.25 Total BYC Smoker!![/FONT] [SIZE=2]Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. [/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 [/SIZE] |
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