Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 502

bover · 02-17-2011, 07:52 AM

Working on building my first UDS right now. The drums I've got have removable locking lids, and the lids themselves have a ~2" bung and 1/2" air vent both with screw-in caps. In y'alls vast experience do you think just removing these caps during the cook would be enough ventilation for the smoke or should I drill some more holes? Right now I'm thinking that the bung alone would provide about as much flow as the vent on a Weber lid so no additional modifications would be necessary, but would appreciate insight from you guys.

Thanks.

Downtown Smokeout · 02-17-2011, 07:56 AM

You didn't read the whole thread.....cheater. I use the same lid, works fine with the large bung removed, I actually use a fridge magnet to close it off partially at certain points during my cooks.

1FUNVET · 02-17-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bover

Working on building my first UDS right now. The drums I've got have removable locking lids, and the lids themselves have a ~2" bung and 1/2" air vent both with screw-in caps. In y'alls vast experience do you think just removing these caps during the cook would be enough ventilation for the smoke or should I drill some more holes? Right now I'm thinking that the bung alone would provide about as much flow as the vent on a Weber lid so no additional modifications would be necessary, but would appreciate insight from you guys.

Thanks.

I have a 6" long piece of PVC screwed into the 2" bung and it works fine. No need to drill any additional holes.

bover · 02-17-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Downtown Smokeout

You didn't read the whole thread.....cheater. I use the same lid, works fine with the large bung removed, I actually use a fridge magnet to close it off partially at certain points during my cooks.

Busted! I've read around 350 of the 500+ pages, but couldn't recall seeing this question. Then again, I'm having a tough time remembering what I had for breakfast this morning.

btw...I have seen reference to the magnet idea and am planning on going that route for the intakes at the bottom. Good tip for the exhaust too. Thanks!

smokeyw · 02-17-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Skidder

smokeyw can you explain your build maybe then someone can help answer your question.

Sorry if I was not clear.
My UDS is pretty standard. It has three 3/4" intakes evenly spaced around the base. Two of them have caps and the other has a ball valve. I have a kingsford dome lid on it that fits very well. I always keep the exhaust on the dome lid wide open while cooking. My charcoal basket is 14" in diameter and 9" tall standing 3 1/2" from the bottom of the drum. I use a 50/50 mix of Royal Oak lump and Kingsford blue.

garyk1398 · 02-17-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bover

Working on building my first UDS right now. The drums I've got have removable locking lids, and the lids themselves have a ~2" bung and 1/2" air vent both with screw-in caps. In y'alls vast experience do you think just removing these caps during the cook would be enough ventilation for the smoke or should I drill some more holes? Right now I'm thinking that the bung alone would provide about as much flow as the vent on a Weber lid so no additional modifications would be necessary, but would appreciate insight from you guys.

Thanks.

What I've done and like is using a black metal threaded pipe with an elbow attached so if it rains, it doesn't fall into the drum.

jdbh · 02-17-2011, 09:18 AM

lima ohio there is a guy that sells drums food grade 15$ a barrels they had yogurt in them
www.ohiobarrel.com

righteousdog · 02-17-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeyw

I use a 50/50 mix of Royal Oak lump and Kingsford blue.

my OCD tells me you have not meticulously arranged your fuel

Skidder · 02-17-2011, 07:28 PM

Sounds like maybe your wood possibly caught fire and gave you a quick temp spike

jcinadr · 02-18-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk1398

What I've done and like is using a black metal threaded pipe with an elbow attached so if it rains, it doesn't fall into the drum.

+1 used a steel nipple. Lid collects water during a rain. You can always put a can over the nipple to keep the water from raining into the hole

Chavo27 · 02-18-2011, 03:53 PM

just got my new step bit

Chavo27 · 02-18-2011, 04:26 PM

what are you guys using to cut the hole in the top? My step bit only goes to 1 3/8"

Chavo27 · 02-18-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by righteousdog

my OCD tells me you have not meticulously arranged your fuel

I love this idea! I use coat hangers to move my basket...

Rick T · 02-18-2011, 05:47 PM

You can use a hole saw. Right from HD for the larger holes.

2ndchance · 02-18-2011, 06:19 PM

My son called me up and said he had a FREE

drum for me. All I had to do was go get it. I have read 90 percent of this thread and feel confident that I will have a new addition in a week or two. I have already got the 3/4 nipples, one 3/4 elbow, two pipe caps, and now I have the main part. I will probably go buy a cheap kettle so I can get a lid and grate.

Since it had Hydraulic fluid in it I don't have to worry about a liner, just need to clean it and give it a good burn

This is the lid to my Weber, I do not want to have adjust it to fit the drum so I will find a new cheap kettle or a used Weber at the right price

02-17-2011, 07:52 AM	#7516
bover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-19-11 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Working on building my first UDS right now. The drums I've got have removable locking lids, and the lids themselves have a ~2" bung and 1/2" air vent both with screw-in caps. In y'alls vast experience do you think just removing these caps during the cook would be enough ventilation for the smoke or should I drill some more holes? Right now I'm thinking that the bung alone would provide about as much flow as the vent on a Weber lid so no additional modifications would be necessary, but would appreciate insight from you guys. Thanks. __________________ Josh [URL="https://plus.google.com/105803044811423652815"]Google+[/URL] KCBS CBJ #56828 Team [URL="http://www.bigskysmokers.com"]Big Sky BBQ[/URL] [B]UDS, Weber OTG, Maverick ET-732, Mega-Fast [COLOR=DarkOrange]Orange[/COLOR] Thermapen [/B][I]"If I were just a bit more humble, I'd be perfect"[/I]

02-17-2011, 07:56 AM	#7517
Downtown Smokeout Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-10 Location: Evansville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You didn't read the whole thread.....cheater. I use the same lid, works fine with the large bung removed, I actually use a fridge magnet to close it off partially at certain points during my cooks. __________________ Aaron Weber Imperial Sequoia (restoration in progress) Weber Platinum (The Green Lantern) Weber OTS 22.5 Weber SJ UDS (with more to come) Cheapo gasser Old Smokey ES (A gift, don't buy one) Humble member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers Honor bound to protect, prepare, and serve

02-17-2011, 09:18 AM	#7522
jdbh On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-03-10 Location: Rochelle,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	lima ohio there is a guy that sells drums food grade 15$ a barrels they had yogurt in them www.ohiobarrel.com __________________ JDBH Stumps Clone UDS (RED) UDS (Black) HYBRID OFFSET TRAILER

02-18-2011, 03:53 PM	#7526
Chavo27 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-09-09 Location: Hartford City, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	just got my new step bit __________________ where there's smoke there's fire, UDS built April 2009

02-18-2011, 04:26 PM	#7527
Chavo27 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-09-09 Location: Hartford City, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what are you guys using to cut the hole in the top? My step bit only goes to 1 3/8" __________________ where there's smoke there's fire, UDS built April 2009

02-17-2011, 07:28 PM	#7524
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like maybe your wood possibly caught fire and gave you a quick temp spike

02-18-2011, 05:47 PM	#7529
Rick T Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-02-10 Location: Mount Vernon, ME Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You can use a hole saw. Right from HD for the larger holes.

02-18-2011, 06:19 PM	#7530
2ndchance On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-24-10 Location: Portsmouth Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here we go My son called me up and said he had a FREE drum for me. All I had to do was go get it. I have read 90 percent of this thread and feel confident that I will have a new addition in a week or two. I have already got the 3/4 nipples, one 3/4 elbow, two pipe caps, and now I have the main part. I will probably go buy a cheap kettle so I can get a lid and grate. Since it had Hydraulic fluid in it I don't have to worry about a liner, just need to clean it and give it a good burn This is the lid to my Weber, I do not want to have adjust it to fit the drum so I will find a new cheap kettle or a used Weber at the right price __________________ 2ndChance, 22.5 Weber Kettle & ECB-M & Smokey Joe & MUDS and UDS

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