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Paul Worth
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The tire valve stems are sold in pairs for about $5 around here. Just remove the actual valve and the turkey fryer thermometer is a perfect fit.
I'm just about done with my first UDS (thanks to all of the great info on this site....THANK YOU!) Here's a couple pictures of my progress to date.
I saw some postings and other threads saying that you do NOT need high heat paint, since the temp should not go above 400 degrees. Just wanted to get an idea from others how their regular paint UDS' are doing?
Also, I wanted a certain logo, but it would be too hard. So after painting it one solid color, I was considering mounting a vintage tin sign to the outside. Any issues anyone can think of if I do this?
I hope you burned out the dreaded red liner inside that drum! :doh::tape:
I used regular Rustoleum thinned with 15% acetone and sprayed 2 coats. It has held up perfectly. I used a magnectic Alabama Logo on the front and it has done fine too. I know a few on here have done the vinyl wrap for more elaborate looks. And they seem to work good.
That drum is looking pretty sweet, how tall is it ???????
The tire valve stems are sold in pairs for about $5 around here. Just remove the actual valve and the turkey fryer thermometer is a perfect fit.
I can't take credit for the valve stem idea. It is buried in the 600+ pages of this thread somewhere. I read the whole thing (500+ pages at the time) taking lots of notes before starting my first UDS. I'm working on UDS #5 now and they all work fine. I did come up with using the upside-down basket for grilling on my own, although others are probably doing something similar. Just remember the KISS principle your first UDS. The original design works very well.
I see that most drums are about 35" tall but I'm starting to look around for one that is 39" tall I seen one advertised somewhere. I'm thinking the 4 extra inches would help on briskets and pork butt loaded up on the drum ....
Thanks. It is 34" tall.
Did you get your barrel from a guy near Purceyville that advertises on CL?