Edward Alt
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
crevice free / smooth sided barrels are what they use to make one of the best drum smokers on the competition trail - Hunsaker Smokers
Go for it. I don't think you'll regret it!
Ugly Drum Smoker
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crevice free / smooth sided barrels are what they use to make one of the best drum smokers on the competition trail - Hunsaker Smokers
Go for it. I don't think you'll regret it!
onemanlan
Full Fledged Farker
nice looking UDS. your commentary was pretty funny through the process. good of you to look out for your hands and your friends hands with regards to sharp edges. really like your firebox solution!
ChargerWI18
Found some matches.
Hey all, I posted this in the Q-talk general forum. Decided to post in the UDS sub forum.(forgot about it) My question is, do you see this on your UDS exhaust? I run 275 for all my cooks and only one 1 exhaust is open at a time depending on wind. Had an issue with to much airflow back feeding into the drum when both were open the entire cook and I lost the temp I was trying to achieve and the temp got out of control. So since then I run one exhaust and my intakes open a smidge and can hold 275ish for a long time. I guess I just want to make sure I’m ok with this seeping out of my exhaust stack? It hardens up after everything is cooled down and have to moisten it to get it off. See pics of set up and issue. Thanks
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jstromme
MemberGot rid of the matchlight.
Just now saw this! Thank you for the kind words
I've loved cooking on it. I've posted some more videos recently!
I managed to fit 6 pork shoulders on it! Here's the video for that https://youtu.be/mocdFvsLMqk
Most meat I've ever cook on a UDS (or anything for that matter).
luv2smoke
Take a breath!
Where did you find that deal?
Big D BBQ
Knows what a fatty is.
Waiting on parts for my project. Was lucky enough to score a stainless steel 200 liter drum that is like new..
Thanks for all the info as I get started.
Thanks for all the info as I get started.
1911Ron
is Blowin Smoke!
I have been using mine for some time and I love it I just never got around to figuring out how to use the hinge that the original grill used, I figured it out a few years ago and it's probably the best lid setup (for me) as I don't have to look for a place to put the lid!
I just bought the Vortex charcoal basket for it so I am excited to try it out!
https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/collections/vortex-charcoal-baskets
I just bought the Vortex charcoal basket for it so I am excited to try it out!
https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/collections/vortex-charcoal-baskets
drallan81
Knows what a fatty is.
I just bit the bullet on a Hunsanker basket as well. Did first test burn with it over the weekend. The thing holds a lot of charcoal and I might have to modify my vent settings. But I was impressed with the weight of the steel. Only minor complaint I had was it looks like the basket was tack welded up the seam in only 3-4 spots. I'm sure it will hold, but surprised me a bit.
Previously I was using a standard expanded metal basket, followed by the BCF firebucket basket. My BCF started to rust out and I figured it was time to replace.
I wasn't sold on the "vortex" actually doing anything, but will have to admit that the smoke seemed to roll out of the basket differently. Will it really impact anything during the cook, who knows, but so far I'm glad I made the jump. Will be trying some ribs and butts this weekend for the real test.
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rockyathabaska
Knows what a fatty is.
Stainless Steel drum score
I have just scored a ss drum too after years of searching for a deal.
Do you know how to search this forum for SSteeal drum builds?
Thanks in advance
Rockyathabaska
Many Weber’s
UDS
Cobb
I have just scored a ss drum too after years of searching for a deal.
Do you know how to search this forum for SSteeal drum builds?
Thanks in advance
Rockyathabaska
Many Weber’s
UDS
Cobb
Paul B
is one Smokin' Farker
Rolling Egg
Knows what a fatty is.
I’m about to start my first ever drum builds. I located two free drums and plan to build two side by side and gift one to my brother. I have a couple questions.
1. The drums had a heavy plastic liner in them and inside the liner/bag was grease. I don’t see any grease at all on the inside of the drum. Should I do a full on burn out or could I just steel wool and soapy water scrub it? If I need to burn it out would a weed burner work or should I do a full on fire?
2. They are gloss black on outside. I’ve read here that the gloss paint holds up pretty well but I want them flat black. Can I just rough up the outside and go over the gloss with a high temp flat black? Will that hold up over time?
Any and all advice appreciated!
1. The drums had a heavy plastic liner in them and inside the liner/bag was grease. I don’t see any grease at all on the inside of the drum. Should I do a full on burn out or could I just steel wool and soapy water scrub it? If I need to burn it out would a weed burner work or should I do a full on fire?
2. They are gloss black on outside. I’ve read here that the gloss paint holds up pretty well but I want them flat black. Can I just rough up the outside and go over the gloss with a high temp flat black? Will that hold up over time?
Any and all advice appreciated!
stymie
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
I built mine way before he put these videos out but I did buy the parts and template from them. Smoker will hold consistent temp for hours once you get it set. I've ran it at 235-250 for a solid 20+ hrs.
Here is a playlist on a build
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlttWyy8T4iFcL3G8Esx1_1MoGHreszO9
Here is a playlist on a build
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlttWyy8T4iFcL3G8Esx1_1MoGHreszO9
Zrschaef
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
I was going to build one from scratch but this came available on marketplace and I got it for $10! It needs a good cleaning, sealing around the intakes, and a new paint job. Overall I'm extremely happy with my purchase and can't wait to tear into it!
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SmittyJonz
somebody shut me the fark up.
Anybody still make these things or everybody gone Pellet .?
Nuco59
Babbling Farker
When I first came on to this site, drum posts were plentiful and entertaining.
It was the "everyman's" smoker- you didn't have to be handsome- just had to be handy.
It seems that they have passed from being the great thread/ conversation driver- but I bet there are still tons being used weekly to turn out great food. I have a 30 gallon and it gets the call when the meal is "smoke- not grill" and that's quite often.
It was the "everyman's" smoker- you didn't have to be handsome- just had to be handy.
It seems that they have passed from being the great thread/ conversation driver- but I bet there are still tons being used weekly to turn out great food. I have a 30 gallon and it gets the call when the meal is "smoke- not grill" and that's quite often.
SmokerKing
is One Chatty Farker
Use my BUFORD drum smokers every month. Just finished a brisket and a turkey this past Sunday
Lots of KCBS teams still use them as well.
Lots of KCBS teams still use them as well.
RT
Full Fledged Farker
Still using the UDS here.
Shiv
Knows what a fatty is.
I´m starting the build of my first one.
I couldn´t run a heavy burnout where I live, so I spend all weekend sanding the inner part and stripping the outher.
Like it started to rust, I painted the outside of drum & lid with hi temp paint and let it dry until I can go to the village again. (1 or 2 weeks)
Pending:
drill screws, intakes and chimneys
Make a charcoal basket
buy a temp gauge
BUY A TEMP GAUGE:
I don´t find any tel-tru/river country here in spain.
The only premium label I know here is wika. And it´s soooooo expensive (over 130 euros), are used to industrial process control.
Any other brands?
any Euro brand?
I couldn´t run a heavy burnout where I live, so I spend all weekend sanding the inner part and stripping the outher.
Like it started to rust, I painted the outside of drum & lid with hi temp paint and let it dry until I can go to the village again. (1 or 2 weeks)
Pending:
drill screws, intakes and chimneys
Make a charcoal basket
buy a temp gauge
BUY A TEMP GAUGE:
I don´t find any tel-tru/river country here in spain.
The only premium label I know here is wika. And it´s soooooo expensive (over 130 euros), are used to industrial process control.
Any other brands?
any Euro brand?
Nuco59
Babbling Farker
Me? I'd forego the dial type thermometer totally. I'd suggest a 2 probe digital thermo- use one probe for grate temp and one for your protein. The dial type looks cool but there is always a temp differential from the drum side to the middle- as much as 50degrees F or 10 degrees C. Sure, you can figure out what that difference is...but you will be needing a 2 probe digital to determine that soooo.
SmittyJonz
somebody shut me the fark up.
https://www.amazon.es/tel-tru-bq300-barbacoa-termómetro-pulgadas-500-grados/dp/B001L4GTEK
https://www.amazon.es/Maverick-40-Barbecue-Juego-Termómetro-inalámbrico/dp/B07F7F8G3Q
don't know if you can order from AmazonUk ?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=teltru...efix=teltru+thermomete,aps,223&ref=nb_sb_noss
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