Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hey just built an ugly drum smoker from scratch made a few rookie mistakes but drum is functional . adapted a fish grill for a shelf on side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) Utilised 1x jumbuck kettle Bbq £15 and their tripod Bbq £5 as a fire basket construction. Placed stainless steel screws through the leg holes and attached bottom vent to top bowl . So I leave this open when smoking . And close it when lifting out to empty . The fire bowl( ash collector ) beneath used a small tripod frame from a bucket Bbq . And this elevated it . It’s also easy to empty ash . Probably will drill more holes in the top bowl . Edited September 4, 2018 by Raptor72 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 As I've already said HI, I won't repeat myself. Love what you've built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Like the addition of the side tray, always comes in handy when hands are full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 No worries, I sort of followed a plan and help from some guys who advised what they did . My grill grate holders are slightly misaligned but with meat on the grill it balanced out. Lol looking at the intakes I would recommend 3/4 “ at the very least . Paintwork is rough ! But it’s an ugly drum . My other mistake was I have a lot of USA friends who build these to s lol . And they use the kits and and some great engine enamel paint . And fabricated metal shields and decals etc . Trully epic drums . But you need to spend a lot and I’d say first uds build it simple . Then next year get a kit and build a pretty one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I found high temp paint of EBay was ample for the temperatures reached while Low & Slow Cooking. I have added a decal to my UDS, and it is simply vinyl, that’s used for sign writing, and it’s had no problem at these heats. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 So I had a dilemma as when I first used it without a table . My hands were full . I had an old kettle Bbq side table . But the angle brackets didn’t quite fit . And I was limited for time . I went to Homebase and saw these fish topper grills stainless for £8 ! Put a clothes hook on end by screwing and washer . Then bought normal shelf bracket . Drilled out the holes and put this on the side . Does the job and I have a large Bbq cover over it . If I have more time I’ll re look at some more flashy options . But to be honest it’s there to cook on . And I’ll probably leave as is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 I was going to ask about the decal I want to get one but was worried on heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Love your blue colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Smokin Monkey said: I found high temp paint of EBay There's plenty of high temp paints about.... I've got a can of black I used on a bike exhaust and it worked a treat. You can get colours also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 I went for basic green as I figured it would be cheaper to retouch . But I’d definitely go for one of the more unusual colours in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Welcome aboard. I live in Braintree. So maybe we can meet up some time. I am presently arranging the Anglia and South East tailgate. Look put for news on this 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I am lucky, I have a vinyl cutter for work, but local sign writer should be able to do it cheap enough. This is the link for the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Smokin Monkey said: I am lucky, I have a vinyl cutter for work, but local sign writer should be able to do it cheap enough. This is the link for the paint. So many colours, this is one of those links that should be added to a link section....before I forget or lose it... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hey Justin I’m in between feering and coggeshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Excellent. Round yours for a bbq then! Lol. Maybe a few nearby peeps can have a mini tailgate with us. Eat chat drink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Ha ha ha yeah no problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Ok busy this week but friday will see what i can arrange for a mini Essex tailgate. It is exactly what these groups are about. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yeah just need to get people interested I guess . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Exactly. Venue first. People second. The spring tailgate is open to South East group as well so we get the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 I use this mini ceramic “Egg” clone . To finish off or sear stuff as it takes minimal coal lumpwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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