Icefever Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'm putting ideas on to paper. now I'm no good at drawing plans or whatever. I usually just get stuck in, but I want this to be spot on. My question is I'm using tank connectors to fix the air intakes....maybe 35mm may go for 42mm. I'm thinking about adding two lengths of pipe on the inside to run under the fire basket, these will have 4 or 5 10mm hole drilled out. My theory if it holds out is the fresh air is delivered underneath the fire instead of around the outside of the basket??? Thoughts please if any of you guys have tried it and found out that it makes no difference. I've phoned the place in West Brom about the drum today, we're going to pick up this Friday, brand new never been used, not painted £30. Saves all that burning the paint off the inner and outer layers. All I have to do now is order a few bits off JTM and I can get stuck in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I think it’s the Ultimate Drum UDS has air intakes that go clean se to the basket but not underneath. They have an inner skin called a heat reflector, that sends heat upwards instead of outwards to the barrel. More economical? But the point is the air inlets do not go under the Charcoal Basket, plus if you have a Basket with a Ash Catcher underneath you would not be able to extend the air intakes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Smokin Monkey said: But the point is the air inlets do not go under the Charcoal Basket, plus if you have a Basket with a Ash Catcher underneath you would not be able to extend the air intakes anyway. Good point Steve...like the heat deflector idea. Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Yes Just now, Icefever said: Good point Steve...like the heat deflector idea. Ice. Yes, will think of fitting one on my next build. You will have to let me know what the barrels are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 10-Rog... will post over the weekend, we're off to the caravan, Rosie is on for the maiden run with the pot belly stove. Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Icefever said: Rosie is on for the maiden run with the pot belly stove. Ice Tell her not to much Charcoal! Thinking of heat deflector, possibly a smaller oil drum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Smokin Monkey said: Thinking of heat deflector, possibly a smaller oil drum? I've had the same idea....maybe leave the bottom in that would become a built-in ashtray? but would need air holes cut out??......will have to keep our eyes open. ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 You will not need the air intakes to run underneath the fire basket as for most of the time you are cooking you will be wanting to restrict air to the coals - not feed it. raising the fire basket on legs off the base of the drum will have the same effect and gives space for the ash to fall. Tubes with holes running under the fire basket will also probably clog with ash and will be a pain to clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) U need to have air intakes 1inch below charcoal basket . As wade said the fire basket legs will accomplish this . Edited September 26, 2018 by Raptor72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Raptor72 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Aye ,always think it’s wirth spending out for new unlined drum . The hassle I’ve seen other guys have burning out and taking liners off . Especially if unsure about getting rid of all toxicity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Started getting things together for my next UDS build. Laser cut from 1mm Steel. Will be attached to the front similar to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Where do you get laser cutting done mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It was a guy called Chriss Mason, on CWS FB site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Chris is A UDS friend of mine helped me with my build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Justin said: Where do you get laser cutting done mate? Justin, Chriss has just joined the Forum, @Chriss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 18 hours ago, Smokin Monkey said: Started getting things together for my next UDS build. Laser cut from 1mm Steel. Will be attached to the front similar to this. Had a similar idea for both my UDS and Rosie's pot belly stove. 1mm steel... it looks like Stainless??? yes?? Most of what I need arrived yesterday, the fittings came from JTM. We're off to collect the drum this morning, can't do much this weekend as we're at the campsite, just thinking about a paint job. I already have high temp primer so next week I'll maybe bang a coat on, don't want any rust worm getting hold. ? Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 No, it is steel not stainless. Not sure if he can do Stainless Steel? @Chriss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray10ANN10 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 ice fever . where in bromley are you getting the drom from address please RAY10ANN10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 36 minutes ago, Ray10ANN10 said: ice fever . where in bromley are you getting the drom from address please RAY10ANN10 I'm afraid it's West Brom in the Midlands, not Bromley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray10ANN10 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 sorry thought it was london ,were in the south east so to far to go thanks again ray10 ann10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 14 hours ago, Ray10ANN10 said: sorry thought it was london ,were in the south east so to far to go thanks again ray10 ann10 No problem matey easy done, have you done a search for drums in your area??? if I find anything I'll let you know... Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) Well, the drum is now lying in the car, I'll take a couple of photo's later and post. It's as stated on their site, new, no paint, just a thin layer of machine oil to stop any rust. Ice. Edited September 29, 2018 by Icefever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 21 hours ago, Smokin Monkey said: No, it is steel not stainless. Not sure if he can do Stainless Steel? @Chriss Will you paint or lacquer it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Will paint it, just depends on what colour I paint the drum. Might do a circle around the logo in one colour, then the back ground in another colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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