Closed-head drum for UDS?

charrederhead · Sep 11, 2013

Getting ready for some simple builds. The tamale pot is on its way for a Mini WSM, so now I'm looking for a UDS drum. Other than the extra step of cutting the top and sanding around the edge, is there a reason not to use one? Are open-head drums a heavier gauge?

Also, if any Brethren know of a source for drums in western CT, please let me know.

TIA.

ChuckD · Sep 11, 2013

I picked my first one up at a scrap yard down in New Haven and the second one at a scrap yard over in Wolcott; there are usually a couple laying around at the scrap yards in various conditions. I bartered mine for some other scrap is all.

Fwismoker · Sep 11, 2013

Two of the best smokers in the world. The closed head you'll have to grind the lip off to pop the top but works. Yea check the salvage recyclers for some open top.

El Ropo · Sep 11, 2013

All you need to get the top off a closed drum is a cold chisel and a hammer. A set of ear plugs would be a bonus, as the banging sound can get pretty loud.

HAndyman · Sep 11, 2013

I used a reciprocating saw (sawzall) to get mine off. I can't comment on gauges, but mines pretty thin (closed top)

funugy · Sep 11, 2013

HAndyman said:
I used a reciprocating saw (sawzall) to get mine off. I can't comment on gauges, but mines pretty thin (closed top)

Me too. And the bonus is that the Weber lies fit perfect without any mods.:thumb:

Closed-head drum for UDS?

charrederhead

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ChuckD

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Fwismoker

somebody shut me the fark up.

El Ropo

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HAndyman

Knows what a fatty is.

funugy

Take a breath!

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