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Whats wrong with galvanized washers?I am under the impression any notion of toxic fumes being release is unfounded.
I stopped by Big Lots and picked up one of those cheap 22.5" grills made by BBQ Grates (http://www.biglots.com/Outdoorlife/item.aspx?cid=60&scid=217&iid=7351) to see if the lid would work for my UDS build. It seems to work best if I use the bottom of the grill and the ring that held the drum lid in place.
Nice job on the build. I like the charcoal basket idea.Finallly got around to making my drum. I've been reading this thread since it only had about 150 pages and have read all of them since. I've also read every other site I could find, so I didn't really have any questions when I fianlly jumped in. I just wanted a simple, decent looking drum that was easy to operate. Anyway, he's the final product.
Loaded up with 20 lbs of butt.
Flipped half way through.
Pulled and ready to eat!!!
If you are looking to build one and have trouble locating expanded metal, Go to the closet organizer section in Home Depot and pick up one of these (11 bucks) it measures 16"x16" and is 10" deep. Just have to burn off the paint.
I realized I had galvanized washers and replaced them prior to use.
I had to bite! :icon_bugeyed What is that material around your drum?
I measured that BBQ Grates lid and it's close enough to a Weber in diameter it fits my WeberUDS without modification.
That deep bottom half sure does beg to become a tall lid doesn't it? I loved your use of the clamp ring, I'll be in the garage trying that combo for a fit tomorrow.
It prob does not have one. If you want to be sure dump any remaining oil in a container with rags to soak the oil up. Then wash it out good with tide and hot water mixture. Then if you spray a little water on the inside in one spot it will start to rust in a day or two, no liner. Then just do the seasoning burn or if you feel better do a burn with three pallets then do your seasoning burn. Mineral oil has a flash point of 375* Don't forget to drill your intake holes before you do your burn.
The picture your talking about does not have a liner. Did you wash it out ? If you didn't dry it good is there any rust starting ? Rust means no liner. If it showed rust I would just do a good season burn. Spray the inside with a good coat of pam, fill your coal basket and get the temps up to 400 and hold it there for a couple hours.I still can't tell for sure if it has a liner. Inside of my drum looks exactly like the 3rd picture that Pole d posted on page 328. I know to be sure I could burn it, but, it would save a heck of a lot of work if I don't need to. I don't know how to post a pic yet but if you guys would look on the page I mentioned I would appreciate your thoughts.
David
PS. I read all 5,148 post!!!
I finally got around to building my 2nd UDS and am doing a seasoning run tonight. Sorry for the lack of pics on the build (too much beer mod:roll I went with the k.i.s.s. build, the only mods made were the big belly mod, and a set of wheels. My question is its been going roughly 1 1/2 hours, and only reads 210* in the side gauge. I have one nipple, and my ball valve wide open, and am using the large bung for exhaust. Shouldnt my temps be higher? I was hoping for better control with this one, as my other one has only one 2 1/4" intake, and one 2 3/4" exhaust. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
You had it right the first time LOL!! I like the large hole intake as it is easy to empty the ashes, you can reach in and give the basket a shake and you can quickly ramp up the temps for pizza.
try a pipe reducer bushing
Finallly got around to making my drum. I've been reading this thread since it only had about 150 pages and have read all of them since. I've also read every other site I could find, so I didn't really have any questions when I fianlly jumped in. I just wanted a simple, decent looking drum that was easy to operate. Anyway, he's the final product.
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Would oak fire wood be good enough to burn my barrel out with. I am having trouble locating pallets for the task.