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I thought that this would be the elusive never ending quest as I saw more page numbers added when ever I could sneak away some screen time. I'm ready to build, have a lead on at least one weber donor and a couple of drum suppliers. Will stay away from the red and tan lined to much work for me. I'd probably get stuck in the barrel trying to reach the bottom, plenty tall but even more round. I've already convinced a friend to become a fellow drum head, we will build together. Of course he has the truck, the welder, the safe place to burn, heated shop :icon_smil etc and a broken hand. So I may be some help to him. Best thing is I will no longer be a gass passer when I smoke (except for beer byproducts):icon_sick I'll also be able to make MOINKS that would be certifiable, if certification was still possible. I know no pictures, never happened so I will do my best to document the events. Thanks to all the tolerant and patiently repeated advise through out the thread. It will be a KISS UDS with Beer opener(s) |
The 24" is needed to properly smoke without a water pan present. Lower and the meat cooks too quickly. I have seen people do the 2" below bottom of charcoal grate, and then measure 9" down from top and put first grate, but you can do whatever you like.
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If you're building new, give some serious consideration to the set-up I made so my UDS doubles as a grill. I have two levels of U-bolts for grates, one about 2" from the top, the other about 8" from the top. I made my fire basket with three brackets which line up with the U-bolts, so you can mount the fire basket right below the upper grate for grilling. I welded a short stud on the bottom of each bracket, so it can't get accidently knocked off of the U-bolts. I actually do more grilling than smoking, and the UDS works fine set-up this way. It also sets the fire basket at a handy level for loading and starting. I have a handle on it, so I can then just lower it to the bottom of the drum when smoking. If I do a minion start, I don't even need gloves to lower it, as long as I do it right away.
On Christmas, I cooked a 4 bone prime rib on the UDS. I smoked it @ 200* for 4-1/2 hours, foiled it for 1/2 an hour, and while it was foiled, I moved my fire basket to the upper, grilling position, and let it fully ignite. By the time the meat came out of the foil, I had a good hot fire to sear the roast. With the lid on it, my UDS was reading 525* for the searing. Two different types of cooking on one grill! I only really have room for one grill in my yard, so my UDS has to do double duty. (OK, my wife has a gasser, but we won't mention that). I actually gave away my beloved old Weber kettle once I had the UDS figured out. |
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I'm thinking about making a few more of these and selling them. Note taken on the thermo. I'll upgrade it. I'm also going to use brand new drums for the ones I sell (bought 6 new drums yesterday - ouch - spendy). But, I don't want to risk the liability with anything possibly residue in the reconditioned or used drums and someone claiming it made them sick or something (although personally I think they're fine and use them myself). I'm also going to offer the regular flat top lid with 8 holes, and then the bling edition chrome smoke stack as an option for those who want that. Long live the UDS! |
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where do you measure your 24 inches from ? from the top of the charcoal basket or from the bottom of the basket?
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To continue with the progression of my barrel from my previous post back a few pages: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...postcount=4450
I've given it a little flame paint job as a reward for the delicious ribs... 1st we tape http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...S/IMG_1486.jpg then we draw and cut out each line with razor blades http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...S/IMG_1487.jpg then we paint it with high temp paint and peel off the tape http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...S/IMG_1635.jpg Next up are wheels and a shelf. I'm getting tired of carrying it around. |
Here is last weekends mission, to install a rotisserie into this drum
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/P1010007.jpg Here is all the pieces http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/P1010009.jpg Motor and bracket installed http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/P1010016.jpg Handle side bracket http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/P1010015.jpg Another view of the bracket http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/P1010013.jpg Finished, Food pron to follow soon ! http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/P1010012.jpg |
Nice job on the flames! I gotta re-paint mine soon....lid fell in the dirt I was so pissed, said fark it and painted over it. :roll:
Rotisserie is a nice addition BBQ Jim! |
Nice rolling setup! That will kick out some juicy pron!!
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Is pvc ok for the smoke stack?
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If anyone is in the Atlanta area knows of a good place to get a reconditioned drum, it would be much appreciated.
Happy New Year. |
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Just found this site, got a drum setting in my shop and hope to have it burned out today!
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Welcome aboard! What better way to start the New Year than burnin' out a barrel? Make SURE you take some pics, or you'll never hear the end of it around here!
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Paint
Been trying to find a high gloss hi temp paint.... you folks with that kind of paint mind telling me the kind and place to buy? thank you... this forum has been a wealth of info.
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You can get Dupli-Color engine paint at any halfway decent auto parts store.
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Since were talking about paint. My first UDS I used high temp engine paint....... worked just great. Was in Wally World last week(charcoal coupon run) and killing time so I was checking out all their spray paint. They have so many types, colors and textures of paint. Any one paint their UDS with regular paint and have it hold up? I know they can get hot but it's not like when burning the barrel out with flames going up the sides. Thanks |
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No, I suggested it in the hopes you would buy it, have it fail, and then we'd all have a good laugh about it. :roll:
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Point taken...sorry bout that... thanks for the info. |
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Well grates came in at 23 1/4 apart so I got close to the 24 mark ;) again want to thank the board for all the info here and this is my finished smoker---MAY add an ash pan but a garden hoe with rounded ends is what ill most likely use..
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/P1020233.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/P1020234.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/P1020235.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/P1020236.jpg |
For the high gloss look you should high temp paint it however you like and then hit it with the high temp clear coat.
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I use automotive paint in enamel or what ever I have or can get cheap at liquidators and it holds up without issue. I have never used spray cans though. I don't know how the new water based paints hold up but I would assume they are good. I will find out next week as I have a deal with a local bodyshop to paint my barrels with what ever they have in the gun. Should be interesting. I think that when you see a barrel with heat damaged paint that the cause may have been an unattended fire in a large diameter basket. For me with a wide open 2" intake and 2" exhaust , 16" basket- I don't think I could damage my paint. At least I haven't yet.
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JD all your UDS Pics are gone
JD, any way you can reactivate links to the missing pics in this thread? I remember seeing them when you put them up the first time, and think they are a very worthwhile contribution, especially for the newbies.
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JD I think I fixed it...Photobucket did some website updates and somehow a lot of my my links were deactivated...:roll: |
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Posts: #1228 p.82 #1252 p.84 #1805 p.121 #2027 p.136 #2031 p.136 #2087 p.140 #2090 p.140 #2274 p.152 I am very interested whether or not the single, BGE style, inlet works as far as heat distribution. I am considering using the idea for my new Stainless Drum. |
UDS exhaust question
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I have read 50% of the UDS thread WOW, lots of info. I have not seen anyone run a exhaust down past the lid, like to the grate. Is this a bad idea? I ran mine on my offset down to the grate, but its like apples to oranges.
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tnt, you don't need to redistribute the air flow in a drum like an offset as it is very even by design. Also, you would loose a large cooking area at the grate. A packer probably would not fit in the drum if you did that. That possible could cause a ho spot as well. Never hurts to ask.
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Thanks Meat Burner. Another question, Does the ball valve work the best? I like the way Toyotatruckin has his set up. The less I bend over the better.
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Having said this I do realize that the neat thing about a UDS is you can build it however you want. |
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Paul B SS UDS |
Just finished!
Hey all!
Just finished my UDS and am currently seasoning it with hickory! Finally! I made the mistake of picking up a drum with epoxy liner cause I didn't read enough posts before starting. Let that be a lesson to the next guy... It's hell getting that stuff out. Typical setup. 3 X 3/4" inlets with one attached to a draw pipe with ball valve. I built a shelf on the side and attached a bottle opener. I installed a 3" River Country thermometer on the front. There is a 2" chimney on the top and I am waiting for rain cap off an old tractor to come in the mail that will go on top as a damper. Inside are two weber 22.5" grills and a charcoal basket made out of expanded steel and attached to an 8" smokey joe charcoal grate. I painted it with high temp flat black. Looking forward to using it! http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/w...ebaney/uds.jpg |
Nice drum Bear. Any issues with temp control from the intake being so high?
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Hey bear same gauge I bought 3" adjustable River Country ebay 18.95 shipped, nicer and cheaper than the last temp gauge I bought local---
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I'll keep that guage in mind as well. I just bought a Spicewine that was $20 but was 10 frikkin bucks just to ship it! I can buy a nice butt with $10!
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Nice drum country bear!
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Nice drum Bear.
I particularly like the high temp paint. keeps it from getting discoloration all over it, although it would be nice if the paint manufacturers could come up with something other than black. G |
Very Kewl design. Thanks for sharing.
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It was mentioned a couple hundred pages ago:rolleyes:, that automotive engine paint comes in multiple colors and can withstand high temps.
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