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05-10-2010, 03:24 PM
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Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 07-01-09
Location: NoDak
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85 gallon UDS owners
I just bought a new 85 gallon drum. It's a big, beautiful, clean, yellow drum. I can't wait
to get started on it. I built a 55 gal. UDS a couple years ago so I've got one build already under my built. For those of you with 85 gal. UDS's, did you use the same basic specs as a regular one? MY 55 has 3 - 3/4" intakes (one ball valve and two capped), and I used 8 - 1/2" holes in the lid for the exhaust. Are these specs ok to use on an 85? I'm not into going mod crazy. I want to stick as close as possible to an original drum smoker. Do these bigger drums run as good as a 55? I'll get some pictures up when I'm done, but I also need to order a cooking grate. |
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05-10-2010, 04:20 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-07
Location: New Baltimore, Mi.
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Same build, bigger drum.
 The yellow ones cook better.
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05-10-2010, 09:18 PM
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Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 07-01-09
Location: NoDak
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Very good to hear! Thank you. I hope to have it finished by the weekend.
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05-10-2010, 09:38 PM
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Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 02-08-10
Location: Richmond, VA
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That is exactly what I did to the bottom of my 85, yellow as a matter of fact. I did put 2 each 2" holes on top for exhaust with pipe instead of the direct holes though. Got 2 Rome123 grates supported by 1/4" x 3" machine bolts. Old weber 18" kettle for the fire, that's what I had available.
This drum is the deal, it's everything it's raved to be. It's amazing... like having electric dials on the intakes for temp control. Quote:
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05-10-2010, 11:44 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-27-06
Location: Bothell WA
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Big Drum Smoker clones are how I roll!
    If I get bored with black, I'll paint it yellow and let you know if it cooks any differently. My 85 has four 3/4" intakes and eight 1/2" exhaust vents in the lid. My 55's and 15 have three 3/4" intakes.
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05-04-2019, 01:43 AM
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Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-28-17
Location: Humble, TX
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Looking for 85 gallon parts
I have an 85 stainless that I got off a buddy. I am looking to replace the grates, anyone have a source? It has 4-3/4 intake holes and 8-1/2 exhaust.
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