My UDS build, lots of pics!

[marc1980augrad]

So, a brief intro.....I have been smoking meat for about 10 years now. I started with a concrete block smoker. It worked fine, but I really wanted a way to control temps and my wife wanted the eye sore out of her yard. I bought a Masterbuilt electric smoker and made some tweaks here and there (amnps, separate smoke box) and made a smoker that I could literally set and forget. But the FLAVOR just wasn’t the same with pellets as it was with real wood. So, I searched and searched for another solution. I hope this is it!

 

[marc1980augrad]

This is what I’m starting with. It had spray foam insulation in it, which I have read was water soluble. The sticker on the drum doesn’t label it as hazardous.

 

[marc1980augrad]

I soaked it real good in Dawn and Oxyclean before rinsing. The residue did indeed appear to be water soluble as it came right out!

 

[marc1980augrad]

At this point I was able to see the weld on the drum. I can’t tell yet if this drum has a liner or not. Any ideas?

 

[one eyed jack]

I am guessing but the water beads on the inside of the drum would make me suspect a sealer. If it doesn't develop light surface rust in a day or two that would also make me suspect a sealer coat.

I am looking forward to seeing your project progress.

 

[marc1980augrad]

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving! Here are a few more pics of my build. No, I’m not drinking this early in the morning, these were from a few days ago. The post after this one will have us up to date.

 

[marc1980augrad]

So, this is where we are as of yesterday afternoon. A little before and after pic. The angle grinder with a steel wire brush makes quick work of removing the rest of the paint!

 

[Phil Chart]

Looking good so far. Looking forward to seeing the finished project
I'm cooking a pork butt today in my new uds and love the way it cooks. It's so easy

 

[Phil Chart]

My first one

 

[marc1980augrad]

Sorry i’ve Been so long posting pics. Finally had time to get her primed, install handle and short pipe on lid, install ball valve, and now she is seasoning. Haven’t got to paint her yet, but that coming. There
Isn’t any meat in her right now, just a good coat of canola oil. I hope to do an initial cook Friday night. I’ll post pics later if the inside.

 

[one eyed jack]

Congratulations on getting her to this point. Best luck with Fridays cooking.