blockhd
Knows what a fatty is.
Darn, with all intakes open, I don't get it hot enough :-( I guess I messed the starting procedure 
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SmokinJohn
Babbling Farker
Darn, with all intakes open, I don't get it hot enough :-( I guess I messed the starting procedure
Find N8Man's thread on this. This is your starting point.
ETA: Here it is: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1682070
The BigMista mod is to fill your chimney halfway, instead of the 10-15 N8Man uses.
The pyro Mod is to leave the lid off after putting the fire basket in. I don't recommend this because you can burn up your fuel too fast (and possibly your surrounding areas), and lose control over your temps.
But depending on the wind conditions, you may have to use the SmokinJohn mod. Place one or two chimneys over the exhaust port.
One of these three will get those temps up.
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blockhd
Knows what a fatty is.
Thanks, man! I'll look into those!
I must admit, despite heavy problems, my chicken drums had a nice smoke ring around them, but i had to put them on a grill for a few minutes to finish. I was happy, but I know this is not what i am shooting for. There was pretty strong wind blowing... When the wind settled, my UDS settled aswell. I think i will be practicing more and more, and cook better and better food. Chicken drums are cheap starting point.
jgh1204
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Great pics. Good to see this thread is still going.
ghatman
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Howdy! I am working on my 2nd UDS and found a great closed -lid organic coconut oil drum (unlined). I don't want to use a Weber lid, but want to fabricate my own. I am considering a 16 ga plate with a welded 1" ring around the edge and another ring about 10" diameter to add some stiffener near the center.
Does anyone have some advice for fabricating the lid? My friend tried the same concept, but there was a lot of smoke escaping out the side and could not get the temps to drop, even with most of the intakes closed.
Thanks!
Does anyone have some advice for fabricating the lid? My friend tried the same concept, but there was a lot of smoke escaping out the side and could not get the temps to drop, even with most of the intakes closed.
Thanks!
ebijack
Babbling Farker
Using another section of a drum would be easier and should fit very well if done correctly. The smaller ring welded inside the top would take away from the 1" ring you would be using for height. And not give you much extra space if that make sense. I don't think you would need a stiffener. If you have a beading tool, you could roll stiffeners into the top with the raised section on the top/out side of the lid. Just a thought
SmokerKing
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wdpope1
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
built my cousins UDS w/2 racks high lid fom 2nd drum and painted it last weekend fired it up last saturday season burn with wild cherryat 350 for 3 hrs then backed down to 250 tried to go lower but it wanted to hold at 250 so threw on 2 fatties 1 naked 1 bacon wrapped seasoned the MOINK BALLS have to say best MOINK~s I have done yet. it held 250 like a champ.
friday night smoked 21 ponds of butt sauced 1/2 other half sliced had 27 people at uncles for bone fire and hay rides no one left hungry
UDS rule
friday night smoked 21 ponds of butt sauced 1/2 other half sliced had 27 people at uncles for bone fire and hay rides no one left hungry
UDS rule
wdpope1
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
The Smok'n Barrels
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New to the UDS Forum. Been Smok'n for about a year. Have built 2 UDS. Look forward to learning and sharing. Added some pictures of this past weekend's cook.
The Smok'n Barrels
I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the universe.
New to the UDS Forum. Been Smok'n for about a year. Have built 2 UDS. Look forward to learning and sharing. Added some pictures of this past weekend's cook.
The Smok'n Barrels
I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the universe.
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CharlieAlphaMike
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Ok ... Time for my first serious UDS post ...
Looking at building my first UDS... One small problem I've encounted is that all the 55's I've found are from scrap yards and beyond repair but I have located a plethora of 44's.
Has anyone tried a 44 build and is there any difference between the two in regards to cook times ...
Obviously sizing is going to be a factor with space for racks and fire pit size ...
Thanks for the input !!
Looking at building my first UDS... One small problem I've encounted is that all the 55's I've found are from scrap yards and beyond repair but I have located a plethora of 44's.
Has anyone tried a 44 build and is there any difference between the two in regards to cook times ...
Obviously sizing is going to be a factor with space for racks and fire pit size ...
Thanks for the input !!
ebijack
Babbling Farker
As long as you can either build or buy grates to fit and make a coal basket, no problem at all. From 16 gal/30 gal on up.
Tharg
Found some matches.
Going to make my first UDS, got a 200 Litre Drum with a removeable lid and clip. Im in the UK so are there any threads specific to the UK folks with regards to sourcing parts available here?
Im hoping to get it ready for new years eve so everyone can bring in the new year with pulled pork barms and loads of beer :-D
Im hoping to get it ready for new years eve so everyone can bring in the new year with pulled pork barms and loads of beer :-D
Tharg
Found some matches.
Tharg
Found some matches.
Anyone have any tips for getting a bbq kettle lid to fit a drum when the lid is virtually the same circumference as the drum rim?
I was thinking of getting an inch wide strip for the inside circumference of the drum and riveting it just under the rim so it stick up just above the rim , if that makes sense
I was thinking of getting an inch wide strip for the inside circumference of the drum and riveting it just under the rim so it stick up just above the rim , if that makes sense
Bbq_lover
Full Fledged Farker
That would work, or if it's a weber lid, and you have the rest of the grill, cut the top lip off the grill and mount it inside the UDS. Then the lid always fits!
Tharg
Found some matches.
I just had a read of the another thread and one suggestion was to flare out the lip of the kettle kid with some pliers. Think I will try that as it requires the least effort ����
Tharg
Found some matches.
I have been reading that the zink plated screws are fine to use as they dont give off gases until they reach really high temps. Is this the case for galvanised too? I found this galvanized perforated strip of steel thats perfect for my fire basket.
AussieMatt
Babbling Farker
No gal mate, unless you can strip it off. Better off to keep looking for non-gal.
