ok so I had to get rid of my nice gas/charcoal dual sided grill when I got divorced and have been always lookin for anoth smoker...i read Vin's thread about looking for a smoker and came across a couple posts about an Ugly Drum Smoker and I researched it and got a rundown from Brent (smokingator) and co-worker and I just picked up 2 drums with lids for 10 bux. I work for 2 citys and we think we can scrounge for most of the supplies...

will burn them out tomorrow if boss will let me...pics to follow!!


shawn
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awesome
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well boss said not a prob on burning them out after work tomorrow aslong as the wind isn't bad...i work for a water treatment plant owned by 2 cities so to burn on property I had to have permission..so..time to get the pallets and pull my last RS12 out to enjoy tomorrow afternoon.
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Woot
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Just looked that up and very cool. I may have to check that out someday.
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here is the base of my fire box...


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here is what i am starting with..


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the flat metal is an old straight edge we are gonna use for the side of the bottom of the firebox...

I am so excited about tomorrow and the burn.


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ok..made a run to the "old" plant and picked up a large domed lid..needs a lil work but it will give me the room to do 2 racks. going to put the firebox together tomorrow. will post pics later.
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sweet cant wait to see this
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Glad you are getting started on it. If you need any more help just give a yell.

The UDS cooks food that tastes like non other....
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well we had 15-20 mph winds so I decided to wait a day or two till I can burn it out. found a domed lid and I think I have the firebox figured out..havent spent a dime on it.

shawn
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Ok after a LOOOOOOGGGGGGGGNNNNNNNN week I have my certification test taken, my new address and a party planned for Saturday...hmmm better get busy on the barrel....


I got the firebox, ash pan, inlets and ball valve installed. have the lid ready but a handle and walmart has the new grills on sale..


so either tonight or tomorrow night I will burn her out and take her home and season her...will add pics of the work done tonight.



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ok got pics of the burn and completed barrel..when I get home will post them...just waiting for it to burn down now so I can head home...
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here we go..its all burned out and friday will buy the grill and take it home to use after my move this weekend..will post pics as i use it..cant wait!!!



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ok...cant leave a mechanic alone with scrap and a welder...i now have a side table on it. trying to load it up now..will add pics tonight..should be cooking on it tomorrow nite!!!
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Very cool!!
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Here are the final results....


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got a pound of fresh sausage to do in the morning and I think i am gonna do a picnic or ribs tomorrow.

Thanks for all the support guys I had a blast building it and cant wait to use it!!


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Man that looks awesome...
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You ought to be able to hang your bacon slices from that grate....:-)
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that sounds like a great idea!! just fold them over and let them hang?? should I still try to cure them
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Yep!!!
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