Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 385

McGurk · 04-13-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NASCARican

Man, how did I miss this mod!!...do you remember around what post that was? I was thinking of doing this myself...like to check this out.

Here you go: MushCreek's build

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=70676

Skidder · 04-14-2010, 06:32 PM

This is the start of my forth UDS build. This one has a hinged lid. Will also install a Weber daisy wheel for the exhaust,some type of shelf and three or four casters.

NASCARican · 04-15-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGurk

Here you go: MushCreek's build

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=70676

Thanks McGurk!! Got some modifying to do!!

BigButzBBQ · 04-15-2010, 12:32 PM

Plan on finishing up paint on second UDS this weekend and then hope to get some pics posted on here, half wish I would have found this thread before I started building mine but, ehh, I like em.

Dyce51 · 04-15-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skidder

This is the start of my forth UDS build. This one has a hinged lid. Will also install a Weber daisy wheel for the exhaust,some type of shelf and three or four casters.

nice hinges!! I like that idea!!!!!!!!!!!

Dylan's Dad · 04-16-2010, 08:29 PM

Wow, a lot of information..

I've been reading this for 4 days and am only at page 240.

I started my own build today and have purchased a 3/4" X 24" X 24" piece of expanded steel grate to go on top of a 18" grill top for my fire basket.

My question is this. Should I cut this into three 8" sections and have firebox that is 18' in diameter and 8" high ....or.... cut it into two 12" sections and have it be roughly 15" in diameter and 12" high on top of my 18" grill top??

Which one would provide a longer burn or would either option give me plenty of burn time?

Hyper · 04-16-2010, 08:53 PM

Well, I finally got mine going. I'm waiting for a friend to weld me up my fire basket and I still want a Kettle lid but it's heading in the right direction.

Norcoredneck · 04-17-2010, 06:44 AM

Hey Hyper, I would get rid of the tabs on the tool hanger and bolt/crew it to the side if you want it. It is gonna cause an air gap that is going to screw with your temp control.

Just trying to help Swamprb out!

MushCreek · 04-17-2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan's Dad

Wow, a lot of information..

I've been reading this for 4 days and am only at page 240.

I started my own build today and have purchased a 3/4" X 24" X 24" piece of expanded steel grate to go on top of a 18" grill top for my fire basket.

My question is this. Should I cut this into three 8" sections and have firebox that is 18' in diameter and 8" high ....or.... cut it into two 12" sections and have it be roughly 15" in diameter and 12" high on top of my 18" grill top??

Which one would provide a longer burn or would either option give me plenty of burn time?

I've been using the smaller Weber charcoal grate from an 18" grill. It's about 13-1/2" in diameter, IIRC. I start with a 12" X 48" piece, roll it into a hoop, and weld the grate inside about 3" from the bottom. That way, you've already got 'legs' to keep it off the bottom of the drum. I have no problem smoking all day, 12 hours or better, and there's still charcoal in it when I shut it down. On my first drum, I cut a piece of expanded steel in a circle to make the bottom of my basket- I think it was just under 16" for a 48" circumference. Using the Weber charcoal grate is easier, though.

Dylan's Dad · 04-17-2010, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the input. I just measured again and I have the 17" diameter weber charcoal grate. I will probably go with cutting my piece of expanded steel 12" for two pieces 24" long. If my math is correct the basket will be a little over 15" in diameter.

I'll post pics of my build soon.

steev-o · 04-18-2010, 08:28 PM

Hey all!
Well, after what seemed to be a day of grinding out that nasty liner, I'm finally on my way. Did 2 rip-roaring burns, 4hrs to grind all but 1% of the liner out, another big burn, wash, rinse and started assembly today. Just need my BIL's welder to finish up, and wait for the ebay temp gauge to arrive. I just can't wait to throw some butts on this bad boy! Sorry for the lack of build pics, you'll get some soon!
Oh, I did have a question to the bros(and the lady-bros): Seems like up here charcoal isn't quite as popular. I have seen Royal Oak, Nature's Grillin Hardwood Blend, of course KFBlue and the newer KF Charwood. Any ones I should go for? Avoid?
Also, oak, maple, cherry, apple are pretty abundant here, but I can't for the life of me find mesquite or hickory, except in chip form. Would that suffice? Any tricks to using chips on the UDS?
Thanks everyone!

steev-o · 04-18-2010, 08:30 PM

oops. sorry if i hijacked^^^^^^^

Hyper · 04-18-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Hey Hyper, I would get rid of the tabs on the tool hanger and bolt/crew it to the side if you want it. It is gonna cause an air gap that is going to screw with your temp control.

Just trying to help Swamprb out!

Hey Norco,

I threw the tool hanger on there to take the picture. I'm not positive that I'm going to be using that particular one yet so I haven't messed with it. If I do, I will cut the tabs and bolt it to the side.

Chavo27 · 04-18-2010, 09:35 PM

where do you guys get the different color paint I've only seen black around here

Chavo27 · 04-18-2010, 09:38 PM

what's with the valves on the bottom? I have 4 1"holes with the caps on them. It's either open or closed is this valve a new way of making them?

also is the 8 holes in the top still the way to make the lid?

04-15-2010, 12:32 PM	#5764
BigButzBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-10 Location: Northwestern Wisconsin Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Plan on finishing up paint on second UDS this weekend and then hope to get some pics posted on here, half wish I would have found this thread before I started building mine but, ehh, I like em. __________________ Some call me... Tom...? 12" Charbroil, SJS, WGA, 22.5 OTG, mUDS, 2 UDS w/AML Wood Art Custom Handles, Pull behind rig , & 1 new rig being built from 500lb tank. Owner of 2 Red Hamilton Beach Instant Read Digital Thermometers! Inventor of: 3BGB! , Shigen! , & Bacone Scotch Egg Sundae! Avatar by Zydecopaws Big Butz BBQ Products

04-16-2010, 08:29 PM	#5766
Dylan's Dad On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-13-10 Location: Reynoldsburg OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Quick Charcoal Grate Question Wow, a lot of information.. I've been reading this for 4 days and am only at page 240. I started my own build today and have purchased a 3/4" X 24" X 24" piece of expanded steel grate to go on top of a 18" grill top for my fire basket. My question is this. Should I cut this into three 8" sections and have firebox that is 18' in diameter and 8" high ....or.... cut it into two 12" sections and have it be roughly 15" in diameter and 12" high on top of my 18" grill top?? Which one would provide a longer burn or would either option give me plenty of burn time?

04-17-2010, 06:44 AM	#5768
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey Hyper, I would get rid of the tabs on the tool hanger and bolt/crew it to the side if you want it. It is gonna cause an air gap that is going to screw with your temp control. Just trying to help Swamprb out! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

04-18-2010, 08:28 PM	#5771
steev-o Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-28-10 Location: chilliwack, BC Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1st uds almost done! Hey all! Well, after what seemed to be a day of grinding out that nasty liner, I'm finally on my way. Did 2 rip-roaring burns, 4hrs to grind all but 1% of the liner out, another big burn, wash, rinse and started assembly today. Just need my BIL's welder to finish up, and wait for the ebay temp gauge to arrive. I just can't wait to throw some butts on this bad boy! Sorry for the lack of build pics, you'll get some soon! Oh, I did have a question to the bros(and the lady-bros): Seems like up here charcoal isn't quite as popular. I have seen Royal Oak, Nature's Grillin Hardwood Blend, of course KFBlue and the newer KF Charwood. Any ones I should go for? Avoid? Also, oak, maple, cherry, apple are pretty abundant here, but I can't for the life of me find mesquite or hickory, except in chip form. Would that suffice? Any tricks to using chips on the UDS? Thanks everyone! __________________ Butts, Sweat, & Beers!!!

04-18-2010, 08:30 PM	#5772
steev-o Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-28-10 Location: chilliwack, BC Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	oops. sorry if i hijacked^^^^^^^ __________________ Butts, Sweat, & Beers!!!

04-14-2010, 06:32 PM	#5762
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is the start of my forth UDS build. This one has a hinged lid. Will also install a Weber daisy wheel for the exhaust,some type of shelf and three or four casters.

04-16-2010, 08:53 PM	#5767
Hyper On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-06-09 Location: Indianapolis, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, I finally got mine going. I'm waiting for a friend to weld me up my fire basket and I still want a Kettle lid but it's heading in the right direction.

04-17-2010, 09:44 AM	#5770
Dylan's Dad On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-13-10 Location: Reynoldsburg OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the input. I just measured again and I have the 17" diameter weber charcoal grate. I will probably go with cutting my piece of expanded steel 12" for two pieces 24" long. If my math is correct the basket will be a little over 15" in diameter. I'll post pics of my build soon.

04-18-2010, 09:35 PM	#5774
Chavo27 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-09-09 Location: Hartford City, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	where do you guys get the different color paint I've only seen black around here __________________ where there's smoke there's fire, UDS built April 2009

04-18-2010, 09:38 PM	#5775
Chavo27 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-09-09 Location: Hartford City, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what's with the valves on the bottom? I have 4 1"holes with the caps on them. It's either open or closed is this valve a new way of making them? also is the 8 holes in the top still the way to make the lid? __________________ where there's smoke there's fire, UDS built April 2009

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