Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 50

Bbq Bubba · 01-10-2008, 05:30 PM

As i still cannot download my pic's, my UDS is completed and seasoning as we speak!!
Put 5# Rancher in my charcoal basket from my off-set and a 1/2 chimney of lit with some Mesquite about 1:30.
1 cap open and my ball valve 1/4 open and settled in at 235*.......5 HOURS AGO!!!
I am totally amazed at how these thing's run!! Lifted the lid to take a peak and have only burned about 1/2 of that charcoal, temp ran up to 270 from the blast of air and settled right back down to 230ish without touching a thing!!

Will be breaking it in this weekend with something, now to get some more part's for that other barrell!!

CajunSmoker · 01-10-2008, 06:15 PM

Congrats Bubba

I finished mine today but I'm gonna wait til tomorrow to fire it up so the paint drys properly.

Look forward to seeing your pics, keep trying to post em.

fnnm358 · 01-10-2008, 06:17 PM

was wondering what if a temp gage was mounted just off center on the lid still leaving room for a handle would this give a better temp reading than at great level and off to the side

If I can get over and pic up my drum tomorrow I will be starting my build Saturday

Bbq Bubba · 01-10-2008, 07:05 PM

My turn...........

By imn88fan

swamprb · 01-10-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnnm358

was wondering what if a temp gage was mounted just off center on the lid still leaving room for a handle would this give a better temp reading than at great level and off to the side

If I can get over and pic up my drum tomorrow I will be starting my build Saturday

It wouldn't hurt to add a thermometer in the drum lid, the temps will register higher. I have one mounted in a drum lid and all my Weber lids have have them. I would consider a hole for a remote meat probe on the side at grate level too.

smooookin · 01-10-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprb

I would consider a hole for a remote meat probe on the side at grate level too.

That is how I have done mine, thread it though a hole in the side and stick it through a block of wood in the middle of the grate.

Norcoredneck · 01-10-2008, 09:23 PM

SmokeWatcher · 01-10-2008, 10:32 PM

I'm considering moving my temperature gage from the side of my drum to the lid. Does it give more accurate readings there?

Norcoredneck · 01-10-2008, 10:34 PM

Like all domes top is hotter. i have 3 racks and average. Moat times 30-50 degrees delta.

N8man · 01-10-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Do you have a fire going in there or is that the wonderful Cali ambient air temp showing up on the temp gauges? 110*!?!?

Norcoredneck · 01-11-2008, 12:35 AM

Just in the Hot California summer sun.

Norcoredneck · 01-11-2008, 03:49 AM

A little trick to for removing paint after burn is take a wire wheel like this and trap between 2 nuts and washers on a 3 ft. piece of 1/2 allthread (threads are to fit 5/8-11thd shaft). Chuck up in a descent 1/2" drill motor and run up and down inside of drum while spinning.

Dr_KY · 01-11-2008, 04:04 AM

BINGO!!! problem solved thanks Norco.

cajun_1 · 01-18-2008, 10:11 AM

Great thread ... Thanks for all the fantastic info. Now just gotta decipher (?) it all and start the build.

MT4Runner · 01-21-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Awesome ball valve mod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-10-2008, 05:30 PM	#736
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As i still cannot download my pic's, my UDS is completed and seasoning as we speak!! Put 5# Rancher in my charcoal basket from my off-set and a 1/2 chimney of lit with some Mesquite about 1:30. 1 cap open and my ball valve 1/4 open and settled in at 235*.......5 HOURS AGO!!! I am totally amazed at how these thing's run!! Lifted the lid to take a peak and have only burned about 1/2 of that charcoal, temp ran up to 270 from the blast of air and settled right back down to 230ish without touching a thing!! Will be breaking it in this weekend with something, now to get some more part's for that other barrell!! __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

01-10-2008, 06:15 PM	#737
CajunSmoker is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-06-07 Location: Rolling down the river between St Louis and New Orleans Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats Bubba I finished mine today but I'm gonna wait til tomorrow to fire it up so the paint drys properly. Look forward to seeing your pics, keep trying to post em. __________________ Rodger How y'all are? I'm glad you got to see me I guarontee Justin Wilson 4/24/1914 - 09/05/2001 CAJUN QUE KREWE Proud ARKLAFO KCBS member & CBJ#24398 Twin CoonAss Ugly Drum Smokers Brinkman Smoke King Deluxe Brinkman Gourmet ECB with super chicken mods Weber OTS kettle

01-10-2008, 07:05 PM	#739
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My turn........... By imn88fan __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

01-10-2008, 09:23 PM	#742
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	__________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

01-10-2008, 10:32 PM	#743
SmokeWatcher is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-06-07 Location: Florence, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm considering moving my temperature gage from the side of my drum to the lid. Does it give more accurate readings there? __________________ Never miss an opportunity to shut up. UDS #1 UDS #2 Weber Platinum http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/album.php?u=4647

01-10-2008, 06:17 PM	#738
fnnm358 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-18-06 Location: Macomb, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	was wondering what if a temp gage was mounted just off center on the lid still leaving room for a handle would this give a better temp reading than at great level and off to the side If I can get over and pic up my drum tomorrow I will be starting my build Saturday

01-10-2008, 10:34 PM	#744
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Like all domes top is hotter. i have 3 racks and average. Moat times 30-50 degrees delta. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

01-11-2008, 12:35 AM	#746
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just in the Hot California summer sun. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

01-11-2008, 03:49 AM	#747
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A little trick to for removing paint after burn is take a wire wheel like this and trap between 2 nuts and washers on a 3 ft. piece of 1/2 allthread (threads are to fit 5/8-11thd shaft). Chuck up in a descent 1/2" drill motor and run up and down inside of drum while spinning. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

01-11-2008, 04:04 AM	#748
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BINGO!!! problem solved thanks Norco. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

01-18-2008, 10:11 AM	#749
cajun_1 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-31-07 Location: Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great thread ... Thanks for all the fantastic info. Now just gotta decipher (?) it all and start the build. __________________ FUGLY=UDS GOSM Silver Smoker w/mods Brinkmann Gourmet w/mods Brinkmann Smoke-n-Pit Homemade Fridge Smoker

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