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I've been reading this thread for a while, probably close to month now. I only created an account so I can see the pics.
I just finished my UDS using, mostly, the Big Poppa Smokers kit and a SS barrel I bought locally. I use the term "finished" loosly, as it is in a cooking state, but I already have future upgrades in mind (2nd rack, heat diffuser, side table, wheels, etc...). I was wondering how hard it would, be or even if anyone was up to the task, of creating a UDS wiki website. There is a LOT of duplicate (or more) information in this thread. Generally speaking, a 12,000+ post thread is a very inefficient method of storing information. I have the vision, but not the time nor resources to undertake such a project. BM |
well now that I have read this post upto 4000 +and have everything together I have stated my UDS
growned outside edge of lid with grinder after 3/4 way around lid was seperating from drum lid fits tight sandblasted rust inhibiter liner and outside took a whole 35 mins drilled with step bit 4 - 1" holes it does get cold here in Ohio ( I grill year round ) followed all the advice from nebies to The Pro-Guru~s for my fire basket and grill ht got to grease up indide after I find some Lard then fire it up with brickets for test burn hope I can post some pick of my first fattie sacrifice and of course I Love Pork Butt and I can Not LIE |
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So I'm actually on page 239 of this thread but I feel like it's gotten to the point where it's just new people asking questions that have already been answered. So I'm going to ask a questions that probably have been asked before haha.
The picture I posted is a baking rack. I thought it would work perfect for the base of my charcoal basket. It has a lift of 3" on it already which I liked. My question on that is do you think I'll be struggling with my ash falling threw? More than usual? I only plan on using briquettes and realize you already have to kick it or shake it at times to get the ash off from time to time but wonder if this will enhance blockage? Other question is about my 55 gallon drum. It was an open top, but my kettle lid non weber would only fit perfectly on the bottom end. I had read earlier in this thread someone had opened the bottom used it as the top and used the now bottom with removable lid as kinda an easy access to clean out the bottom and such. So I proceeded to remove my base and a few more hundred or so pages later I read one guy didn't like this approach because it made his intake air hard to control, and another guy liked it and said after awhile the seasoned drum will plug up any cracks or leaks. I believe what the guy said about a seasoned drum but that kind of defeats the purpose of having an easy access clean out base if you never open it. I guess my question is if anyone still uses this approach or has tried it and their opinions or suggestions on it. BTW, thanks for all of the great info I already have from this thread. I have a crap ton of notes. I do plan on reading more from page 239, it's kind of like a good book, hard to quit once you get started! |
That should work fine, but you will probably have to brace the legs, they look like they could fold on you. I built mine "upside-down", but I also welded on an outer lip that the the lid fits into, to avoid the drips down the outside that you get with the lid sitting on the outside of the drum. Good luck!!
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Mine has a band that attaches the "lid" and it seals just fine. It makes it very easy to clean out. |
Right on, that's what I have as well. Good to hear! I'm pretty excited about getting mine done, but the wife says to quit messin with it until after Christmas haha.
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I have to burn a painted on liner still though. I'm hoping it's not one of the hard liners.. Has a kind of burnt redish orange look to it. My next drum will be a unlined former oil container. Another thing I kinda jumped the gun on and bought early in the process of reading this thread. Also curious as to what kind of charcoal you use? |
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Use what you like, try out different brands both lump and briquettes to see. You can't go wrong with either, you will just find what you prefer after awhile. |
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