Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 188

JD McGee · 04-11-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

The latest smoker from the Michigan Drum Corps.

Hey Bubba...do you just have one intake on that puppy? Awesome lookin' pit BTW...

Skidder · 04-11-2009, 01:57 PM

Anyone ever use one of these for an intake? There called floor plates with attached ball valve. I figured just drill some holes and mount it no welding involved. Maybe seal with some high temp silicone if needed.

N8man · 04-11-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by masiewiz

Hi Guys,

I want to brace my intake valve like the one in this picture, but I can't find the brace at the hardware store. What is it called so I know what to look for. BTW whoever built this drum did a great job!!

I used a Pipe Hanger on mine, in the electrical supplies aisle.

Bbq Bubba · 04-11-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chenernator

Do you like the double hook better than the single hook?

Definetly! Nice and stable.

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Originally Posted by masiewiz

Hi Guys,

I want to brace my intake valve like the one in this picture, but I can't find the brace at the hardware store. What is it called so I know what to look for. BTW whoever built this drum did a great job!!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Smokin' D

Not sure what it is called exactly, but if you look in the electrical section of the hardware store or the Big Orange Box near the electrical conduit stuff, you will find it. Conduit clamp perhaps?

Thats it, a conduit clamp.

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Originally Posted by JD McGee

Hey Bubba...do you just have one intake on that puppy? Awesome lookin' pit BTW...

Nope, 3 intakes.
I've gone to the magnets for the other 2 intakes.
No more locknuts, rusted caps or trip hazzards!

BarberQue · 04-11-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Funny you should ask...

Hey Bubba, Make sure you mark your hole from the right side, as they are not evenly across from each other......Don't ask me how I know that

dooohhh!!!

BarberQue · 04-11-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyathabaska

Thanks for the input about the long themo!
Cooked 18lb turkey yesterday;my second one ever,did my homework on the thread [or so I thought],brined the bird for 1 1\2 hrs rinsed and dried it ,put it in uds side temp 325 side temp.Little maple chunks for some smoke and let her go;boy did she ever smoke!!!!!
Took a look in 2 1\2 hrs to see if it was time to put in the spuds and the bird was already done!I was thinking it'd take another hour or so but bird came off @3:30,done.
Middle temp must have been 400+.
Bird was excellent!Fed 14 people with lots left for lunches.

I was really lucky! MUST get to wallyworld for the long thermo!

Lovin that UDS ,Happy Easter, Bros!

Rocky

I've been getting the 12 inch therms at Meijers for 2.99.they work great and look good.

h20loo · 04-12-2009, 07:17 AM

BBQ Bubba- you really do neeed to get a big sheet of cardboard!! LOL!

ferntj · 04-12-2009, 12:48 PM

This is my addition to the ugly drums.

Getting ready to burn out

Second smoke:

rockyathabaska · 04-12-2009, 01:56 PM

OK,OK
I'd love to find a 12" thermo from Meijers, I cant crack the labrynth of their website !
I thought I wuz getting pretty good @ the puter......but guess not.

any clues?

RockyAthabaska

PS; Nice build ferntj, digital and dial thermos.Hmmmmm....

Has anyone tried to straighten out one of those stainless electric probes ?

ferntj · 04-12-2009, 02:19 PM

Thanks rocky,
The dial is the cooking temperature, the digital is the meat thermometer.

This is the dial I bought, under $10 including shipping:-)
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-BARBECUE-GRILL-PIT-SMOKER-THERMOMETER-BBQ-TEMP-GAUGE_W0QQitemZ270369999116QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item270369999116&_trksid=p3286 .c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C3 9%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

BarberQue · 04-12-2009, 03:23 PM

It's no myth, they are real. Here is what you are looking for. I picked these up for jtwisted13, looks like according to usps calculater they will ship anywhere in the us for around 3 dollars. and you can probably send 3 or 4 for that. They wiegh 1.7 ozs. with the cardboard they come on.IMG_0891.jpg

akarpf · 04-12-2009, 03:31 PM

Ok, i got my hands on two food-grade drums(54gals) saturday. I'm looking for alot of help. # of air intake & size , # of holes on the lid for exhaust? What size grate do i need to fit in the drum? How far does the grate need to be from the fire basket? I measured the drum and the i.d. Is 21 15/16 inches & 34 inches high. Where do i need to put the thermometer? Do i need a water pan?

Barbarian · 04-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Hey masiewiz, here is an easy option for the intake brace just a stainless eyebolt.

Barbarian · 04-12-2009, 07:01 PM

Hey akarpf, you gotta do what the rest of us did, read the bible (this thread) from cover to cover then you can go for it without to much help.

Digi · 04-12-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by akarpf

Ok, i got my hands on two food-grade drums(54gals) saturday. I'm looking for alot of help. # of air intake & size , # of holes on the lid for exhaust? What size grate do i need to fit in the drum? How far does the grate need to be from the fire basket? I measured the drum and the i.d. Is 21 15/16 inches & 34 inches high. Where do i need to put the thermometer? Do i need a water pan?

spend a couple days reading this thread from the beginning... all your questions are answered...

04-12-2009, 03:23 PM	#2816
BarberQue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Dearborn heights, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's no myth, they are real. Here is what you are looking for. I picked these up for jtwisted13, looks like according to usps calculater they will ship anywhere in the us for around 3 dollars. and you can probably send 3 or 4 for that. They wiegh 1.7 ozs. with the cardboard they come on.IMG_0891.jpg __________________ [FONT=Arial]Tyler[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Dearborn Heights,Michigan[/FONT] [FONT=Arial Black]Relaxing...Not Worrying..Having a Homebrew!![/FONT] [FONT=Arial Black]Oh!! And Smokin Something Too!![/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Bradley 6 rack digital auto feed smoker [/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Members Mark Professional SS Gasser[/FONT] Weber One Touch Silver The UDS twins

04-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#2819
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey akarpf, you gotta do what the rest of us did, read the bible (this thread) from cover to cover then you can go for it without to much help. __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

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ferntj Found some matches. Join Date: 12-29-08 Location: Burnsville MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is my addition to the ugly drums. Getting ready to burn out Second smoke:

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rockyathabaska On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-09-09 Location: vancouver b.c. Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OK,OK I'd love to find a 12" thermo from Meijers, I cant crack the labrynth of their website ! I thought I wuz getting pretty good @ the puter......but guess not. any clues? RockyAthabaska PS; Nice build ferntj, digital and dial thermos.Hmmmmm.... Has anyone tried to straighten out one of those stainless electric probes ?

04-12-2009, 02:19 PM	#2815
ferntj Found some matches. Join Date: 12-29-08 Location: Burnsville MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks rocky, The dial is the cooking temperature, the digital is the meat thermometer. This is the dial I bought, under $10 including shipping:-) http://cgi.ebay.com/2-BARBECUE-GRILL-PIT-SMOKER-THERMOMETER-BBQ-TEMP-GAUGE_W0QQitemZ270369999116QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item270369999116&_trksid=p3286 .c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C3 9%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

04-12-2009, 03:31 PM	#2817
akarpf Got Wood. Join Date: 03-14-09 Location: Benton,LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok, i got my hands on two food-grade drums(54gals) saturday. I'm looking for alot of help. # of air intake & size , # of holes on the lid for exhaust? What size grate do i need to fit in the drum? How far does the grate need to be from the fire basket? I measured the drum and the i.d. Is 21 15/16 inches & 34 inches high. Where do i need to put the thermometer? Do i need a water pan?