So i built my new drum smoker

[lil charlie]

I have been wanting to learn how to smoke some BBQ for a while and i saw a link that Big Bo posted up on how to build your own UDS (upright drum smoker) out of a 55 gallon drum. So i got to it over the weekend and built this puppy. Now its time to break this bad boy in. Any suggestions on what to smoke? I will post more pics when i get home..... i forgot that downloaded the build pics to my computer. FYI, this was super simple to built and cost $150, you can make them cheaper but i wanted a few extras.

 

[GIXERHP]

Nice USD smoker!

Here is a good BBQ site for you!

First drum cook after thoughts....

 

[SKECHE]

very nice.......

 

[lil charlie]

Nice USD smoker!

Here is a good BBQ site for you!

First drum cook after thoughts....

Thats the site i used to get the plans for the smoker. I joined up over the weekend.

 

[skydivr]

Fascinating...

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

Cool. Repost link on how to build that please.

 

[Sous]

You guys are killing me with this stuff! I have enough to do this spring around the house, and now I may have to add a drum smoker to the list......

(started reading the sites about building one a few minutes ago)

 

[GIXERHP]

You might want to redo the vents, you want them shorter, than you have them!

Thats the site i used to get the plans for the smoker. I joined up over the weekend.

 

[lil charlie]

I like the way the vents look by turning them up. I know adding the 90 degree elbow and 18" of pipe reduces the amount of air flow but that is why i have two valves instead of one. If it cant draw enough air i will add another vent on the back with no pipe on it. I will add the link to this thread once i get back to the office.

 

[Dan]

Looks cool. I can't wait to see the build pics!

 

[GIXERHP]

The problem with moving the vents intakes higher, is its stopping direct air flow to the coals.

I like the way the vents look by turning them up. I know adding the 90 degree elbow and 18" of pipe reduces the amount of air flow but that is why i have two valves instead of one. If it cant draw enough air i will add another vent on the back with no pipe on it. I will add the link to this thread once i get back to the office.

 

[lil charlie]

Here is the link to the plans.

Building a basic drum smoker (UDS)

 

[red1100cc]

:thumbs: BBQ @ Charlies place!

smoke some ribs, mmmmmm, Ribs!:smiley10:

 

[lil charlie]

I have my builld pics but dont know how to add pics to a thread that is already started......

 

[red1100cc]

"Go Advanced" reply, instead of "Post Quick Reply".

 

[BigBadDodge]

Looks pretty good, from what i have seen they say poultry and pork are your most forgiving meats for the smoker, i have mastered them!!!

There are alot of foods now i dont think i could go back to eating out of the oven, i'm addicted

 

[lil charlie]

here are the build pics

 

[Big Bo]

lil charlie, you make me smile. I just hope you did a damn good burn. Smoke some hotlinks. Just to get a feel of the unit. If you have a bur in your ass put some chicken on.

Oh, charlie, nice build.

Be honest about how it cooks.

 

[Big Bo]

I have been wanting to learn how to smoke some BBQ for a while and i saw a link that Big Bo posted up on how to build your own UDS (upright drum smoker) out of a 55 gallon drum. So i got to it over the weekend and built this puppy. Now its time to break this bad boy in. Any suggestions on what to smoke? I will post more pics when i get home..... i forgot that downloaded the build pics to my computer. FYI, this was super simple to built and cost $150, you can make them cheaper but i wanted a few extras.

Is that a rattlesnake on the right side of your smoker, in the grass?

 

[Big Bo]

charlie, tell me you built a basket to hold charcoal. It would be attached to the pizza pan and grill, sitting on/above the grill.


My new $20 UDS charcoal basket & ash pan