The drum stands upright, with a charcoal fire at the bottom and a grill for food about 2 feet above the fire. Discussion in geek food started by wolfy, nov 30, 2012. Most plans are high quality and will include all the details to build it yourself. First off, this is sponsored by big poppa, so please no dealers or spamming.
How to design and build an ugly drum smoker grilling 24x7. Dec 25, 2009 79 responses to 55gallon drum smoker james writes. Originally, i was going to build an offset smoker with a 55 gallon drum. Uds 55 gallon drum ugly drum smoker parts bbq smoker supply. Once the charcoal has been lit and added, the smoker can easily cruise for 1020 hours, holding a steady low temperature. Uds complete parts kit ugly drum smoker sort by position name price show 12 24 36. Can i interest you in a smoker you can easily build yourself which will be designed well enough to smoke food for upwards of 10 hours without the need for constant maintenance. I was told that drumco has special drums for smokers already cleaned out. Jan 04, 2010 55gallon drum smoker this past fall i took an evening welding class at a local technical school and got very excited about making things out of metal. Protection plan documents will be delivered via email within 24 hours of purchase. Big poppa smokers has been providing affordable, competition quality diy drum smoker kits since 2012. How to build a bbq smoker out of a steel drum grilling. Feb 25, 2012 detailed smoker plans in essence, the drum needs to be cleaned out, have some strategicallyplaced holes drilled into it, be painted, and have some stuff boltedscrewed on. Anyway i could purchase the cad drawing in full size.
This is an addon conversion for an everyday 55gallon drum. Ugly drum smoker plans finally real plans for real folks. Some of the links on this forum allow smf, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. This post discusses selecting a drum and burning the uds barrel out. Smokers are always one of our most popular projects.
Building your own smoker is one of the most fun and rewarding backyard barbecue tasks, and with an ugly drum smoker its easy and cheap. Charcoal baskets for ugly drum smoker bbq smoker parts for. I previously used it weekly for about a year and a half with the lid that originally came with the barrel. This is my first attempt at building an ugly drum smoker or uds. Bbq isnt really cookingits a diy project that ends with eating meat. A steel drum and a few plumbing parts make up this noweld smoker you can build with just a few hours of work. If you think you may use it for 350400f cooking then it would be a good idea to step up to either high temp or engine block or caliper paints. I am in memphis area as well and considering building usd. That means that in a blind tasting, you cant tell if the end result was cooked in a modern commercial. Shop the best bbq drum smokers at an affordable price at big poppa smokers.
Part 1 of a 3 part series on how to build an ugly drum smoker. Lavalock uds 55 gallon charcoal firebox basket for ugly drum. How to build your own smoker from a 55gallon drum almost complete, minus paint job and a few fittings in the world of competition barbecue, theres a saying. If you use your drum as a low and slow cooker only you can get by with a regular primer and basic paint. Diy 55gallon drum smoker how to make your own smoker from home. An ugly drum smoker is a smoker built from a standard 55 gallon steel drum. Easy and inexpensive to build, these plans rival smokehouse plans and the ugly drum smoker will cost less to build. See more ideas about drum smoker, ugly drum smoker and smoke grill. Online research led me to the ugly drum smoker, which rightfully. Seths house blog archive ugly drum smoker uds build. Oct 20, 2009 how to build a bbq smoker, an ugly drum.
For your money, you cant buy a better smoker than building your own ugly drum smoker. Get the pdf format cadd drawingplans for uds ugly drum smoker and the fire basket. Uds build plans, parts list, and ideas i was hoping to build a uds this weekend and wanted to get some plans, part lists, or other ideas. This video tutorial has detailed instructions for building an. Feb 14, 20 i love the smoking techniques used in the states so being in australia thought id post my video to help any aussies who want to do the same as far as supply. Grilling companion is a grilling magazine site for bbq and grilling fans in search of great recipes, tips and news from around the web. Ugly drum smoker parts how to build a 55 gallon cooker. For a more detailed instruction how to build one see daddy cooks.
Shameless plug so ya know smokerbuilder makes these great dampers for you to use to build your own smoker. Add meat and smoldering woodand get ready to feast. Once i started researching that, i came across plans for an ugly drum smoker, and after a ton of reading, decided to go that route. Lanucn bbq smoke seal stripself stick leak proof smoker gasketoven door seal hopper lid sealing stripsmoke keeping stripheat resistant grill gasket 8. Ugly drum smoker uds build how to build a homemade ugly. Firedial uds adjustable heat shield deflector plate for 55 gallon ugly drum smoker regular price. Bbq drum smokers are known for being inexpensive, efficient, easy to use and for turning out topquality bbq results and thats exactly what the big. I already had an old stick welder that i didnt really know how to use, and i ended up buying a mig welderthe hobart handler 140 from northern. How to build an ugly drum smoker, also known as a uds part i. Uds build plans, parts list, and ideas bbq brethren. The ugly drum smoker is one of the easiest smokers to use. Nothing ugly about it, but that is the nickname of this bbq smoker design. See more ideas about ugly drum smoker, pit barrel cooker and drum smoker.
I know that we have that giant uds thread but i was hoping if we dont already have it we make a thread that simply has links to plans and part lists to build one. This is my uds drum smoker that i just added a weber lid to. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, we thought you might like a smoker project that is easy enough to do in a weekend. As a member you get free access to all of our forums and posts plus the ability to post your own messages, communicate directly with other members, and. Hello and welcome to a great spot to learn, share and discuss the wonderful world of drum smoking. Why not take a minute to register for your own free account now. Jan 17, 20 ugly drum smoker plans finally real plans for real folks. We will send a parts list with your ugly drum that shows how we built ours from an. Ugly drum smoker plans build your bbq smoker in a day. Nov 11, 2017 a uds is among the most cost effective smoker for your money, you cant buy a better smoker than building your own ugly drum smoker. Make bbq smoker without welding this classic design smoker use a 55 gallon barrel and requires no welding. This explains all the general information on ugly drum smokers and discusses the different options you have when building your own. While my chargriller smokin pro has done me right over the years, i wanted to build another smoker with more capacity. Build your own smoker from a 55gallon drum popular mechanics.
Jun 23, 2016 homemade smokers and grills made out of ugly drums and other stuff. Ugly drum smoker uds automatic temperature control. The big poppa smokers diy drum smoker kit is the perfect tool to help you create the bbq grill of your dreams for less. This group is dedicated to any and all topics related to the uds. Weber lid conversion uds ugly drum smoker bbq article by shorty. Dec 15, 2015 these woodworking plans are for bbq plans.
This smoker is truly a set and forget device your only real concern will be occasionally tending to the meat. The legs are to be attached to the inside of the bottom of the hopper. Stop struggling trying to find reliable ugly drum smoker plans. Uds complete parts kit ugly drum smoker build your own. The uds is a true setitandforgetit style of smoker. I used three bolts because that ensures that the grate doesnt wobble and also it makes the grates easy to.
The drum size that ive used for my barrel smoker plans is 22 inches in diameter so in order to create a cooking grate and level for the water bath i made 2 x 18 circular cooking grates and each grate is supported by 3 x 4 inch bolts. Aug 01, 2017 build your own smoker from a 55gallon drum a steel drum and a few plumbing parts make up this noweld smoker you can build with just a few hours of work. Secondly, these forums can get kinda nastythe second and only rule is to play nice. The airflow to the charcoal is restricted, allowing the fire to burn low and slow for many hours. It looks like youre enjoying the bbq brethrens forums but havent created an account yet. Baffles heat shields, intake dampers and exhaust stacks, cooking grates, charcoal baskets and more. You can find information to build bbq grills, smokers, pits, and bbq carts. Most plans include pictures or drawings, material list, and building instructions. Pellet pro ugly drum smoker conversion kit smoke daddy inc. Our xl charcoal basket for ugly drum smoker is perfectly designed with legs, ash pan and handle. Ugly drum smoker plans uds build smoking meat geeks. Plans are only valid for new or certified refurbished products purchased in the last 30 days with no preexisting damage.
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