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Forum: Vertical Drum Smokers

Store bought or home built, if your smoker is made from a drum, show it to us.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Official TQJ Drum Corps Roll Call

    Due to the seemingly constant influx of new Drum Corps members, I thought it would be cool to start a list of all of us. This thread will serve as...

    Started by SmokyOkie, 08-19-2009 10:59 AM
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    tomshoots
    07-07-2015 07:32 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Building a basic drum smoker (UDS)

    Seems the need for a basic build tutorial. Let me say, i am not the inventer of the UDS. I learned from many masters before me, but have built and...

    Started by Bbq Bubba, 05-05-2009 09:16 PM
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    Jackb
    05-14-2014 08:25 AM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Drum Smoker Photo Gallery!!!

    I checked out another website, and they had a drum smoker photo gallery thread, just pictures, not alot of talk. I dont have one done yet, but as...

    Started by firecap62, 04-20-2011 06:04 PM
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    chester
    05-08-2014 08:50 PM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Basic Measurements & Plans for Drums

    I had to go back and get pics from old web site. Here ya go Paul.

    Started by BYBBQ, 08-17-2013 01:12 PM
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    BYBBQ
    08-17-2013 01:12 PM Go to last post

  1. New Insulated Drum Project

    Can believe it burned for 12 hrs on 6lbs of charcoal. http://s552.photobucket.com/user/jerry516planes/slideshow/Insulated%20Drum%202017

    Started by jerry516planes, 08-10-2017 02:55 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    helidoc
    11-02-2017 10:28 PM Go to last post

  2. Mildew in Ugly Drum

    I haven't smoked anything in my Ugly Drum smoker for about 4 months. I was getting ready to smoke my ritual Turkey on the Ugly Drum. I pulled the...

    Started by Bristol1, 11-28-2013 10:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    Bristol1
    09-12-2016 06:31 PM Go to last post

  3. Fishin For Q Drum Smoker

    I finally got around to starting this project. It is not exactly a conventional drum, but I think it is close enough. It is 26 1/8" dia. It drawfs...

    Started by jerry516planes, 04-14-2011 05:31 PM
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    jerry516planes
    03-29-2016 08:58 AM Go to last post

  4. Thanks to your advice....

    Tried again with a couple slabs. Started the drum and after awhile it settled in to a temp of 240. Put the slabs on followed all I learned reading...

    Started by Jackb, 07-14-2014 09:02 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    PigCicles
    10-06-2015 12:19 AM Go to last post

  5. My First UDS Build

    Working on building my first UDS and I've really appreciate the pictures and input in the forums here. Looking for a little advice here... ...

    Started by Bbqdude, 04-01-2015 11:23 PM
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    JeffryDon
    04-11-2015 09:30 PM Go to last post

  6. AI's 1st UDS Build

    Hey fellas. After posting an intro in the "C'mon In and Sit Down" I jumped over to post about my UDS build but I'll say Hi once again in case any of...

    Started by AlienInferno, 03-09-2015 10:04 PM
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    Bbqdude
    04-01-2015 03:02 PM Go to last post

  7. My first UDS

    Well, I finally got my UDS built. I will season it tomorrow and then throw some ribs on in a day or 2. All in all it was a successful build although...

    Started by JeffryDon, 02-25-2015 10:07 PM
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    Buzzwinder
    03-04-2015 10:17 PM Go to last post

  8. fluctuating temps

    I'm not sure if this is where I should post my question. If not I apologize. My question is this. I just built my uds. Got a bbq guru for it. I...

    Started by JeffryDon, 03-01-2015 02:10 AM
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    JeffryDon
    03-03-2015 05:20 PM Go to last post

  9. fine tuning the build

    hi drums. i've got my UDS in a workable state and am ready to start fine tuning. here's my meat machine: put it through its paces this...

    Started by jallen013, 12-08-2014 05:01 PM
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    PigCicles
    01-19-2015 09:20 AM Go to last post

  10. Grinding the lid off a closed head drum

    I posed a question on here recently about removeing the top of a closed head drum, got some helpful advice and here,s how I did it, Before...

    Started by SDJ1, 06-07-2009 06:57 PM
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    Bperkins
    01-03-2015 06:00 PM Go to last post

  11. New Guy Here

    Not new to smokin or cooking but I have been intrigued by the UDS and it's simplicity. So with complete abandon I jumped in today. 1st stop....

    Started by Wood, 12-29-2014 05:08 PM
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    Wood
    01-03-2015 02:57 PM Go to last post

  12. Drum Kits -

    Interesting. Have a look. http://www.bubbasbarrels.com/catalog/big-poppa-smokers

    Started by peculiarmike, 12-30-2014 09:50 PM
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    PigCicles
    12-31-2014 12:53 PM Go to last post

  13. My first uds

    well its my first smoker ever to be exact...im kinda new to this but i have done my homework and heres what i got used a weed burned and steel...

    Started by zinkman311, 09-27-2014 07:55 PM
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    chester
    10-01-2014 08:50 PM Go to last post

  14. I need Pics instructions for UDS wheels.

    1st post!! Not low quality but not high. I need it to get around my back yard. Its a lil hilly. thanks

    Started by dizzybbq18, 09-05-2014 03:23 PM
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    tomshoots
    09-07-2014 09:29 AM Go to last post

  15. Question Small UDS Question

    I'm going to put together a UDS out of a 30 gal drum, with a kettle type lid. I'm not sure what size the charcoal basket should be. Is 12" diameter...

    Started by Daddeo, 08-06-2014 11:16 AM
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    Daddeo
    08-06-2014 04:43 PM Go to last post

  16. one intake open vs two

    For those of you with more experience on the drums--do you find any difference in temp control using one intake open enough to maintain temp as...

    Started by lazy, 08-04-2009 10:24 AM
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    Short One
    07-08-2014 05:46 PM Go to last post

  17. My UDS build, questions/comments/suggestions encouraged!

    Hey guys. I don't know if everyone a) does a build thread b)if it is encouraged to do a build thread or c) discouraged. If C, please delete this...

    Started by Kerosene Lounge, 04-19-2014 09:28 AM
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    BluDawg
    07-01-2014 01:35 PM Go to last post

  18. New Members Building Drums

    We've had quite a few new members and some older members building new drums lately. So, how about you fellas post up some pics of your builds. We all...

    Started by BYBBQ, 05-08-2014 10:55 AM
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    BYBBQ
    06-27-2014 08:43 PM Go to last post

  19. Why a ball valve?......

    So I'm still slooooooooooooooooowly building my UDS, and I've got all the parts and such, and I've pulled a few big flat magnets off the fridge for...

    Started by Kerosene Lounge, 06-09-2014 10:03 AM
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    tomshoots
    06-18-2014 06:42 PM Go to last post

  20. Drums will be finished

    this week!! Will post pics of the finished product and will smoke my first butt this weekend. Will post pics of that as well, good bad or...

    Started by Jackb, 05-19-2014 02:16 PM
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    tomshoots
    05-28-2014 07:19 PM Go to last post
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