How To Build a UDS Drum Smoker [Remove the Liner and Gasket From A Used Barrel Lid]

It's been a few weeks, but we were finally able to return to our Used Lemon Juice drum and finish what we started!
In this video we show you how to remove the liner and gasket from a used 55 gallon drum lid!
(It's easier than you think!)
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[@iancarr8134]

I used paint stripper on the whole drum. Smear the stripper on and scrape off with a putty knife. Then a wire wheel in drill. Shines right up. Only took a couple hours to do the inside and out .

[@ignatiusl.7478]

I’m thinking your idea is less of a pain in the ass.

[@jeffnix3307]

I tried to burn the lid with a weed torch. It never did fit right after that. Lesson learned. Your way is spot on.

[@Cookoutcoach]

great tip on the propane torch. I see a ton of uds builders try to burn that inner liner off with a weed burner, now it makes sense why they say it takes so long to do that way.

[@guilhermanacas]

Great job! Can't wait for the next one.

[@SmokerBuilder]

Thanks man! We have plenty more coming.

[@lawrencephleger7275]

A PROPANE WEED BURNER WORKS LIKE A CHAMP IF YOU HEAT THE OUTSIDE UP TO RED HOT. I DID THIS WITH MY BUILD, AND THE RED LINER TURNED TO ASH, AND WAS EASILY REMOVED WITH A WIRE BRUSH AND SANDPAPER. IF YOU TURN THE DRUM UPSIDE DOWN WHEN YOU HEAT IT, EVEN THE OUTSIDE PAINT NEXT TO THE BOTTOM BURNS OFF CLEAN.

[@SmokerBuilder]

Absolutely

[@mihaipopa9414]

Very useful, thank you!

[@SmokerBuilder]

Glad it helped ya buddy!

[@timothyleger4385]

Great info Frank !! 👍👍✌😁

[@SmokerBuilder]

Thanks buddy!

[@barrywilliams606]

I am going to build my own drum. YOU are the expert. do drums hold temps good?

[@SmokerBuilder]

absolutely! they work amazing!!

[@stevenhepting8013]

If it’s a food grade barrel do you have to take the gasket out? Just curious

[@SmokerBuilder]

I do recommend you remove the gasket

[@barryshutt4337]

Is it absolutely imperative to remove this liner. Or more of a choice.

[@SmokerBuilder]

Yep!

[@donnycurtis14]

How about sandblasting the lid

[@SmokerBuilder]

Yep! You can totally do that!

[@jester4348]

Great video..slight critique..The music is over powering the speakers voice.

[@WoodyJr27]

Where do I find the uds area because I don't see it.

[@louieleos1218]

Any ideas on where to find decent safe barrels? So far I’ve only been able to find ones that have foam resin or water based adhesive.

[@SmokerBuilder]

I’ll be making a list of places soon. I have a new UDS Kit coming out on 11/15/22 and plan to have barrels available also. Be watching smokerplans.net for the launch! Where are you located?

[@louieleos1218]

@@SmokerBuilder in west Tx.

[@SmokerBuilder]

@@louieleos1218 ok check out engy southwest container in Houston

[@SmokerBuilder]

@@louieleos1218 I can also ship new ones once they are ready. I’ll post them on smokerplans.net

[@BalsamicVinegarDip]

Can I just use an angle grinder to grind the paint on the inside of the drum instead of burning it off? what would be the pro's and cons?

[@SmokerBuilder]

Hey buddy! You could do this. The down side of it is it would take a really long time and make a lot of dust.

[@BalsamicVinegarDip]

@@SmokerBuilderThank you fro answering my question, I do have a follow up though. I talked to my friend and he suggested using a paint stripper, would that work too?- PS. I found the answer in the next comment. Thanks!