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deadanddripping
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Ok so this is my 1st attempt at a UDS. I'm a complete beginner at this and I'm trying to get my first smoker on the road as cheaply as possible. I have my drum and I'm setting up for the 1st burn in the morning. How do I know what lining is in the drum? It appears to be a new drum as there is nothing in it. Is there anything important I may need to know about this stage?
My drum has 4 x 3/4" nipples evenly spaced around the bottom of the drum, 2" from base. I have some blanks so I can fill them in. 2" above that I have stuck some rods through to support a ring I welded together which will support my coal basket made of a stainless steel mesh.
So here is my unburnt drum with just the supporting ring
And here with the mesh
Do you guys think my set up will work ok? I'm going to use the drum lid with holes in it for a lid and I have to buy a thermometer next and might make a grill if I can't pick one up. Won't be pretty but hopefully functional!
My drum has 4 x 3/4" nipples evenly spaced around the bottom of the drum, 2" from base. I have some blanks so I can fill them in. 2" above that I have stuck some rods through to support a ring I welded together which will support my coal basket made of a stainless steel mesh.
So here is my unburnt drum with just the supporting ring
And here with the mesh
Do you guys think my set up will work ok? I'm going to use the drum lid with holes in it for a lid and I have to buy a thermometer next and might make a grill if I can't pick one up. Won't be pretty but hopefully functional!
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