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darylcincy BBQ Fan

Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 232 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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fattedhogbbq Newbie

Joined: 26 Sep 2012 Posts: 65 Location: STL MO
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Posted: Sep 27 2012 Post subject: |
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Daryl, good job on them videos. I got a kick outta them.
You did good, I say THNX for that |
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darylcincy BBQ Fan

Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 232 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Posted: Sep 27 2012 Post subject: |
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fattedhogbbq wrote: | Daryl, good job on them videos. I got a kick outta them.
You did good, I say THNX for that |
Thank You Sir,
Glad you enjoyed them, Thank's for watching! _________________ DarylCincy
http://www.youtube.com/user/DarylCincy
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BobBill
Joined: 11 Apr 2013 Posts: 5 Location: SE MN
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Posted: Apr 11 2013 Post subject: Basic Question |
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I am new here, but been alurking for a bit.
I sort of backed into this UDS stuff, with help from son...been smoking meat for years, mostly brisket and have helped a friend to has walk-in and sells his stuff here in gray market, so am not complete stranger to smoking.
Was going to build stone smoker in backyard, but this is way easier.
Thanks for the above excellent advice and information.
I built small, 30 gal version, 3 .75" vents and one .75 ball valve. I over did some things on purpose.
Chimney is near 2.5 inch in diameter with damper.
Have not been able to post pic but will, I figure it out.
The question...I figured to put thermometer in top, but most are in barrel...heat rises, so why not stick it in top and factor in temp diff at center area? Besides, seems removing it will keep it going longer...
Thanks.
FYI, I bought midsized Weber to use top, but wanted more height, so went with SS salad bowl with chimney top center. Bowl is 22 inches in diameter, and used three ss bolts to stabilize in breezes. |
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k.a.m. BBQ Mega Star

Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 26020 Location: Southeast Texas.
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Posted: Apr 11 2013 Post subject: |
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BobBill, welcome to the ring. Looking forward to seeing some pics of your cooks.
By placing a 12" turkey therm 1" under the grate you are reading actual grate temps. Being under the grate also allows you to remove the grate without disturbing the therm.
I hope this helps.  _________________ Always remember slow and steady wins the race.
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BobBill
Joined: 11 Apr 2013 Posts: 5 Location: SE MN
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Posted: Apr 12 2013 Post subject: |
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Yes, it does and thank-you.
I have not fired it up yet as the snow and ice has messed up plans. I have a new drum and forgot to burn or scour inside to remove the anti rust coating...I torched it and saw not change, but learned the stuff is there, soooo
And then there is the thermometer which I was going to stick on the top, but am going with the advice here and sticking as indicated in side of barrel and get the turkey thingy later.
I guess pics I cannot put up, unless as avatar, will try that. |
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SoEzzy BBQ Super All Star

Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 13183 Location: SLC, UT
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Posted: Apr 12 2013 Post subject: |
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Pictures need to be hosted somewhere on the web.
Size your pictures to no bigger than 650 px on the longest side, host them on an image hosting site, flikr, imageshack, photobucket, or on your own hosting space.
Then to post them in your post, insert the image URL between the [img] and [/img] tags and your picture is in your post.
There are more comprehensive instructions here. http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47314 _________________ Here's a change Robert.
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aarondramp
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 2
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Posted: Apr 30 2013 Post subject: |
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So I read the entire thread in the Cookers Sticky forum on the UDS and have lurked this forum for a while. It's time for me to get to this build, so I need to get a drum. Once I get that part, then the rest should be easy with all of the info on here.
I checked a local sandblasting place, and they quoted me $80 for sandblasting a 55 gallon steel drum, which isn't in the budget, so I'll be doing this myself. Is the best method to just get a really hot fire and then some coarse sandpaper and go to work on it? Any other tips for cleaning it up and getting it ready?
I found a few options for a steel drum on craigslist. Which of these looks best? They are both from the same place.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/for/3762536118.html
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/for/3762534111.html
The second pic shows a possible Weber lid in the background which would be nice to get as well. |
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GF BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 2792 Location: Greenwich, CT.
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Posted: Apr 30 2013 Post subject: |
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aarondramp, it appears the second pic is lined, avoid them if at all possible, I would call and ask about the first.
A good burn out and a wire wheel in a grinder should take care of everything, if it's not lined.
Good luck with it, any more questions, ask away.  |
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aarondramp
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 2
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Posted: Apr 30 2013 Post subject: |
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One more question on the drum...
How do I know if a drum is food grade? This one I found was used for mineral oil. As long as I burn it out am I good to go? |
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GF BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 2792 Location: Greenwich, CT.
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Posted: Apr 30 2013 Post subject: |
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aarondramp, IMO, I wouldn't worry at all about a food grade drum, just make sure there is no liner, they are a PITA.
My drum had motor oil in it. A wipe down and a good burn out takes care of everything.....except epoxy liners.
Make sure you drill out your intakes before you burn it out.
Good luck.
BTW, you may get more and quicker answers if you start your own build thread, up to you though.  |
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SmokinJeff
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 1
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