How To Build a UDS Drum Smoker [Cleaning Your Barrel After Burnout]

You got your new found barrel burned out! What now?
In this video we show you how to get it clean!
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[@toporkata5218]

Thank you really helpful from PA ⭐️🇺🇸⭐️

[@saleem801]

Following this from the UK. Great playlist. Mine is going well so far

[@SmokerBuilder]

Glad to hear that!

[@subscriber-sz2ii]

Thanks for sharing! Puts all my worries about a liner to rest. You guys are doing great work. Keep it up!

[@SmokerBuilder]

Thanks man! That is our plan! LOL!

[@darrelllatham6086]

I tossed a handful of play sand in mine, Dawn and then used a low power pressure washer to (blast) the inside. When the sand flows out, add a little more sand if needed. Best way to remove liner from the very bottom and the area where the bottom is crimped to the sides. Done.

[@jayvanleeuwen7713]

You guys sure work hard for a great cooker, no matter what it is. Thanks for the video!

[@SmokerBuilder]

Thank man! It looks like a lot but we really do love what we do.

[@mksmoksmk7083]

Great video, Thank you.

[@trikstari7687]

Barkeepers Friend is amazing stuff for restoring the look of your stainless steel pans. I've used it on just about every one I've owned, and it takes the cooking surface back to a factory look.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Love watching these videos. You guys work hard to make these smokers.

[@SmokerBuilder]

Thanks man! It is hard work but we love what we do!

[@Andy152R]

Ash is caustic. So is comet and BKF. Neutralizing with an acid does work pretty good. Acetic acid at 5% works well if you're going to paint. It will last longer.

[@Thefatpanda10]

Been a really good series so far, thanks!

[@SmokerBuilder]

Yeah man, thank you!

[@iszy1311]

Thanks for making this easy, appreciate the video

[@SmokerBuilder]

🥩🍻

[@shanevision]

I wish I saw this video before trying to get the paint off of my food grade 55gal drum. I'm using a propane torch. The out side burned off pretty good, but that tan coating on the inside is an absolute pain to get burned or sanded off. Lesson leaned for my next build.

[@minhn9237]

Thank you sir. Your videos have been very helpful. Is there an alternative to removing the liner from the bottom of the lid besides using a grinder? Thanks

[@1500runner357]

Awesome!

[@SmokerBuilder]

Thanks man!

[@VerryLongName]

That brush you used to clean the rust inside was big and looked like it was effective. What type is it? What kind of surface would you normally clean with it?

[@SmokerBuilder]

That’s just a regular old nylon bristle car wash brush Usually used on car, tires and stuff

[@jerrylong1079]

Love your videos but, your background music volume could be turned down a notch or two.

[@georgewilliams6328]

Thanks so much for the good info! Could I use regular comet in the green can?

[@SmokerBuilder]

Yes, absolutely

[@georgewilliams6328]

I use regular comet and it cleaned up really nice!

[@jdchmiel]

@@georgewilliams6328 did you try vomit without burning?

[@christophervela5447]

Where are links to the rest of the build? I started watching 1 then 2nd video 😢

[@mikahs7944]

I used paint remover on the inside and out and got it bare metal. But now I think I need to burn out this chemicals right? Or do you think scrub with comet would be enough?

[@chadnz1003]

If the liners burnt and just washed out..is it safe to charcoal cook in

[@michaelclark6610]

Could a pressure washer peed up the process?

[@CasksnQue]

I take mine to an old car wash which has a foam brush.

[@francotorre2982]

Can I use a power washer to rinse the soap out after I scrub it

[@SmokerBuilder]

Sure can!

[@francotorre2982]

Thanks I have 2 55 gallon food grade steel drums lined inside but litteraly new only held canola oil

[@drdrew3]

You can get a food grade 55 gallon drum on Craigslist for $30... or you can bust your hump cleaning out a half dead one

[@fivefivesix3625]

Fill it with about 15 gallons of gravel, and push it around in circles with your lawn mower, It will clean all the left over shit out of the barrel to bare metal, hit it with a pressure washer, then season it..

[@bnscholet911]

I found a barrel but it had some industrial chemical foam in it. If I burn it out can the chemicals that where in hurt you if it’s been burned out

[@SmokerBuilder]

On most chemicals they won't survive the fire. If you are uncertain what the chemical was or have any other questions about it then I recommend looking for the MSDS sheet which will tell you all about the chemical. I do however recommend finding barrels that had things like coconut oil or similar things in them rather than foam, glue, or other nasty things.

[@joeking4037]

@@SmokerBuilder I bought one that had mineral spirits in it and burned it out twice. I will do one more good hot long burn and then wash it like you did. You think that will be good to use?

[@archibaldjensen1226]

What exactly is Comet?

[@SmokerBuilder]

Archibald Jensen here’s a link to it. It is a powdered cleaner similar to what I used in the video but works better www.cometcleaner.com/household-cleaning-products/comet-classic-cleaner

[@archibaldjensen1226]

​@@SmokerBuilder Thanks for the reply, that's great!

[@ernrod47]

After burning and cleaning the inside. You said spray it with wd40 or something to prevent rust. Do you just leave it like that until your done with the out side.

[@SmokerBuilder]

yep, I spray the outside with some kind of anti rust stuff. wd-40 works good. but you will need to use an oil and wax remover to clean the barrel before painting to remove the oil so the paint will stick.

[@ernrod47]

SmokerBuilder what about the inside.

[@SmokerBuilder]

hey buddy, so the inside will be seasoned with cooking oil after you are done painting. I do not recommend using anything else

[@ernrod47]

SmokerBuilder thank you.

[@SmokerBuilder]

Not a problem buddy!

[@MyDogChief]

i burned out my barrell and seasoned it, can i burn it out again and clean it the way youve showed? i just want to be safe

[@SmokerBuilder]

Yep, you sure can buddy!

[@MyDogChief]

SmokerBuilder thank you man. Love the video’s! Hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@SmokerBuilder]

You too buddy!