Barrels for a UDS

Smokin' D · 03-03-2009, 03:31 PM

I can get some free food grade barrels to make a couple UDS, but they are a 40 minute drive and then there is the liner/burn-out issue. Or I can get the heavier gauge re-conditioned barrels for $30 each. Both are open top. Oh, the reconditioned ones are only a 20 minute drive away. What would you do?
I am leaning towards the reconditioned ones right now, but input from those in the know is always valuable.

This will be my first UDS build. I have cabin fever from all of the snow and cold this winter and my fingers are just itching to make something.

Weiser · 03-03-2009, 03:41 PM

Spend the additional 30 bucks and save a helluva lot of work.

Weiser

jocosa · 03-03-2009, 03:59 PM

Ditto on what Weiser said - the burn-out/wire wheel ordeal was part of it for us, but my hubby has already said "Next one, we find an unlined drum."

Bbq Bubba · 03-03-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiser

Spend the additional 30 bucks and save a helluva lot of work.

Weiser

Ditto!

Rookie'48 · 03-03-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weiser

Spend the additional 30 bucks and save a helluva lot of work. Weiser

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Ditto!

And again ..... Ditto!

Barbarian · 03-03-2009, 09:55 PM

ditto

Smokin' D · 03-04-2009, 07:09 AM

I don't mind doing some work but the work involved in doing the burn-out seems to be unnecessary, unpleasant and already done be the reconditioning company. $30 dollar recons it is. Thanks for the input. My plan is to celebrate the first day of Spring by doing the build and, if time permits, a rack or two of ribs!

HoosierTrooper · 03-04-2009, 07:17 AM

I would suggest the reconditioned one. So far I have built five for myself and co-workers from reconditioned barrells I bought from a company called Cargo Clean for $27. They take $2.50 off for the locking ring which I tell them to keep.They spray a rust proofing chemical on the inside as one of the last steps in the process. I asked them to leave the rust proofing off which they did.

Smokin' D · 03-04-2009, 07:33 AM

When I go to check these out I will ask about that rustproofing. Would not have thought of that. Thanks for all the help.

blues brother · 03-04-2009, 09:40 AM

I picked up two open head drums yesterday for 20 bucks each. Got them home and the drums are a little too large for a weber 22" lid to fit.
What gives? I thought I was saving myself some work. Looks like I either use the flat lid that came with the drum or cut off the rim.

Sorry for the hijack...kinda thought it was a related topic.

Smokin' D · 03-04-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blues brother

I picked up two open head drums yesterday for 20 bucks each. Got them home and the drums are a little too large for a weber 22" lid to fit.
What gives? I thought I was saving myself some work. Looks like I either use the flat lid that came with the drum or cut off the rim.

Sorry for the hijack...kinda thought it was a related topic.

No hijack there. I have heard that the barrels are all slightly different in diameter, different manufacturers and all. I'm planning on bringing the Weber lid with me to check the fit. Just might get lucky. If not gonna get the lids with the 2" bung hole so I can put a smoke stack on it as opposed to all these holes.

blues brother · 03-04-2009, 12:45 PM

I think I will Cut a ring out of another barrel(keep the rib in the middle and have 2-3 inches either side) and slip it into the top. The weber lid should fit then. The other barrel I will use the flat lid.

03-03-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Barrels for a UDS I can get some free food grade barrels to make a couple UDS, but they are a 40 minute drive and then there is the liner/burn-out issue. Or I can get the heavier gauge re-conditioned barrels for $30 each. Both are open top. Oh, the reconditioned ones are only a 20 minute drive away. What would you do? I am leaning towards the reconditioned ones right now, but input from those in the know is always valuable. This will be my first UDS build. I have cabin fever from all of the snow and cold this winter and my fingers are just itching to make something. Last edited by Smokin' D; 03-03-2009 at 03:32 PM.. Reason: misspelled title

03-03-2009, 03:41 PM	#2
Weiser is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-25-08 Location: Drippin' Springs, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Spend the additional 30 bucks and save a helluva lot of work. Weiser __________________ [COLOR=Red][I]"There is a Fine Line between a Hobby and a Mental Disorder." [/I][SIZE=1][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR][COLOR=Red][SIZE=1][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR]

03-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
jocosa Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-01-09 Location: Douglasville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ditto on what Weiser said - the burn-out/wire wheel ordeal was part of it for us, but my hubby has already said "Next one, we find an unlined drum." __________________ - UDS v1.0, ECB, Blue Thermapen

03-03-2009, 09:55 PM	#6
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ditto __________________ 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

03-04-2009, 07:17 AM	#8
HoosierTrooper Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-25-07 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would suggest the reconditioned one. So far I have built five for myself and co-workers from reconditioned barrells I bought from a company called Cargo Clean for $27. They take $2.50 off for the locking ring which I tell them to keep.They spray a rust proofing chemical on the inside as one of the last steps in the process. I asked them to leave the rust proofing off which they did. __________________ Chargriller with side fire box Two WSM's-18.5 and 22.5 Masterbuilt electric Certified MOINK Baller 11-9-08

03-04-2009, 07:09 AM	#7
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't mind doing some work but the work involved in doing the burn-out seems to be unnecessary, unpleasant and already done be the reconditioning company. $30 dollar recons it is. Thanks for the input. My plan is to celebrate the first day of Spring by doing the build and, if time permits, a rack or two of ribs!

03-04-2009, 07:33 AM	#9
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I go to check these out I will ask about that rustproofing. Would not have thought of that. Thanks for all the help.

03-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#10
blues brother Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-23-08 Location: Barnesville, Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I picked up two open head drums yesterday for 20 bucks each. Got them home and the drums are a little too large for a weber 22" lid to fit. What gives? I thought I was saving myself some work. Looks like I either use the flat lid that came with the drum or cut off the rim. Sorry for the hijack...kinda thought it was a related topic. __________________ Mike Barnesville Blues Brothers BBQ Team 2 Weber Kettles 1 GF223 Stump Smoker 1 250 gal propane tank cooker(trailer mounted) 1 UDS to be...soon 1 Traeger NEVER TRUST A SKINNY COOK!

03-04-2009, 12:45 PM	#12
blues brother Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-23-08 Location: Barnesville, Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I will Cut a ring out of another barrel(keep the rib in the middle and have 2-3 inches either side) and slip it into the top. The weber lid should fit then. The other barrel I will use the flat lid. __________________ Mike Barnesville Blues Brothers BBQ Team 2 Weber Kettles 1 GF223 Stump Smoker 1 250 gal propane tank cooker(trailer mounted) 1 UDS to be...soon 1 Traeger NEVER TRUST A SKINNY COOK!

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