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Part 1 how to design and build an ugly drum smoker introduction, drum selection and burning the drum. Instructions on how to clean the barrel, tools required, and the stepbystep build. Our kit takes out the guess work and uses parts made in the usa. Most of the time when an old ugly drum is used the name ugly drum smoker is more appropriate. Built from a well, ugly drum, these smokers actually turn out to be very effective at holding temps. How to build your own ugly drum smoker the ultimate diy project for the backyard chef. Ugly drum smoker parts how to build a 55 gallon cooker. For those who have plans to generate your own woodworking projects at home, the web is a good place to locate different types of woodworking plans. We measured and marked the drum first, and then it was time to drill the wholes. This is my first attempt at building an ugly drum smoker or uds. Learn all the parts you will need, and follow our stepbystep instructions that will have you smoking perfect brisket in a weekend.
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Our complete uds parts kit contains everything that you need to build your own uds 55 gallon ugly drum smoker. Build your own smoker from a 55gallon drum popular mechanics. It looks like youre enjoying the bbq brethrens forums but havent created an account yet. Online research led me to the ugly drum smoker, which rightfully enjoys a cult following.
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Build your own uds ugly drum smoker the video, pictures, parts list, and cadd drawings for building your own uds ugly drum smoker. Using a 55gallon steel drum and parts found in any decent hardware store, the design produces an. Ive seen mention of the ugly drum smoker is that either the upright or double version. As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. Once i had everything purchased, it was time to assemble the uds. If you think about the inside of a 55 gallon drum youll realize that it is just an empty drum. How to build an ugly drum smoker, also known as a uds part i. Oct 20, 2009 as we got a little closer to the house, we realized our barbecue was being cooked in what looked like a trash can. Bbq isnt really cookingits a diy project that ends with eating meat. This explains all the general information on ugly drum smokers and discusses the different options you have when building your own. In this post i will explain how i made a no weld expanded steel charcoal basket. Even has a fold down side shelf made from another drum bottom and a charcoal box for the bbq charcoal ashes. The ugly drum smoker is one of the easiest smokers to use. All that you need is a 55 gallon drum and our build your own uds parts kit t.
Uds build plans, parts list, and ideas the bbq brethren. The uds is a true setitandforgetit style of smoker. Drum smokers are easy to use making them perfect for anyone from a bbq beginner to a competition bbq pro. 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.
How to build an ugly drum smoker from a 55 gallon drum. Our complete uds parts kit contains everything that you need to build your own affordable uds ugly drum smoker. Join the grabcad community today to gain access and download. This smoker is truly a set and forget device your only real concern will be. This noweld plan shows you how to build a smoker out of a 55gallon drum. Taken from past issues of our magazine ugly drum smoker plans.
Diy uds complete parts kit for 55 gallon ugly drum smoker installation thank you for your purchase from welcome to the world of ugly drum smoker. For your money, you cant buy a better smoker than building your own ugly drum smoker. Taken from past issues of our magazine uglydrumsmokerplans. This barrel is great for grilling or fill the charcoal basket with charcoal and wood chunks for a long smoke. Uds build plans, parts list, and ideas the bbq brethren forums. This post may contain amazon or other affiliate links. Most plans are high quality and will include all the details to build it yourself. 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. 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. I covered which type of 55 gallon drum you will need and also how to burn it out with a propane torch. Dec 28, 2010 the plans i found were to build a smoker that has affectionately been named the ugly drum smoker or uds for short. This is my uds drum smoker that i just added a weber lid to. Many have been asking for a set of plans to build our frankenqube smoker since it was released back in 20. Uds supply list 1 55 steel gallon drum unlined 1 34 brass ball valve 3 34 x close black steel pipe nipples 2 34 black steel pipe caps 6 34 conduit nuts.
Dec 15, 2015 how to build an ugly drum smoker uds this video tutorial has detailed instructions for building an ugly drum smoker. 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 previously used it weekly for about a year and a half with the lid that originally came with the barrel. Trey informed me that what i was looking at was referred to as an ugly drum smoker or a uds makes it sound less redneck. Big poppas drum smoker kit includes everything you need to transform a 55 gallon food grade drum into a bbq competition smoking machine.
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