UDS Build Instructions for the "NEW" $84.99 Kit from UDSparts.com

[@rickyguzman5094]

I understand completely guys...yall are awesome... im a single father trying to show my girls about cooking it means alot sir im gonna burn the barrel out and gonna try to get the 85 $ kit and represent Lubbock tx but if i can't yall guys are awesome..the way its supposed to be...God bless and keep going...texas bbq

[@andrewbieler4752]

Could you explain your paint process to get that shine and why you use what you use? Does the paint stay shiny after some use?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Andrew Bieler I must have missed this... it’s VHT anodized Orange.. it shines on its own . Takes about 5 costs to get this color

[@williamlatham6160]

I like it "that's my next build that color is awesome.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

William Latham vht anodized orange from autozone

[@rickyguzman5094]

Hey thanks bro it means alot i luv people like u

[@ronm8306]

Waiting on my kit to get here today. Can’t wait to get started. Great video. Hope mine is as beautiful as yours when I get it finished. Great job.

[@markgranados7836]

Oh my what a smoker can't wait

[@rickmooreEz-2chew-BBQ]

I just built a UDS with this kit, now $99 bucks. I have to say I am a little disappointed that I didn't order an upgraded kit. The temp holds well at about 260 at 7 on the intake and halfway on the pinwheel exhaust, but I can't get mine over 300 wide open on both ends. I ordered a heat deflector but I don't see any need for it If my temp stays where it is.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Here’s what you need to do. I’m putting the same intake on my three new competition Smokers. I put my brisket on at 450 to 550°.. When you first start your fire, the lid is wide open and the intakes are wide open. Watch the temperature gauge. When it reads 25 degrees below your target temp.. that’s when you shut the lid .. the temp will rise about 50 degrees more and the cold meat will settle her in to your desired temp .. so.. if you’re trying to cook at 400°. Once your thermometer gets to 375°, shut the lid. It should rise to about 425°. Once you put the cold meat on it will bring it down.

[@ledhed5717]

1:15 “....run you a tape measure” and picks up a level. I nearly fell over laughing. Great build though!! From one Texan to another excellent work. The Aggie smoker is my personal favorite.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Eric Mathis I caught it after and didn’t want to go back and correct. If you see me looking off camera, my neighbor is distracting me as he walk by, jumping around , making faces. It was quite hilarious. II knew it was only a matter of time,

[@ledhed5717]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas that's funny. I am going to try my hand at building one. Great video.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Eric Mathis do you have Facebook? Join my group Ugly Drum Smokers Texas...and I can give you advice during the build .,

[@steverede4202]

I need one like that takes a lot less room then my offset and a lot easier to throw in the back of my truck

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Steve Rede you are exactly correct. It changed my smoking life. Have smoker, will travel .. where do you live?

[@banga8080]

Jerry is a beast with a spray can 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BadBeastBarbecue]

Nice kit, need one of those!

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Bad Beast Barbecue it’s a great deal .,

[@royhopkins89]

Building my smoker having problems finding wheels ... I like the ones on the cooker in the back Where did you find those wheels and how far apart did u install intake tubes .. Nice Smokers!!!

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

ROY Hopkins 10 inches left and right from center front and back SPACECARE 4 Pack 5" Swivel Caster... www.amazon.com/dp/B0719CF3RQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@indylive4926]

great video! what size are your exhaust holes and is there a specific measurement to locate them?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Here is my easy to follow build video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIbZipyobcSNqpo

[@indylive4926]

@@UglyDrumSmokersTexas that video you showed me is for the 2" smoke stack and not the 5" pinwheel exhaust

[@progers5019]

Love all the drum builds you have there. I really like the way you show how to keep it simple and offer the low priced kit. I was about to do this couple years ago before I got a WSM. Now I'm getting interested in this project again when I watch this video. Nice work and thanks for the video. Do you have a good source for a 55 gal drum.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Phil N Florence I have a source here in Houston

[@rickyguzman5094]

Ugly drum smokers is number one

[@PhillipHall01]

What kind of paint is that on the orange one in the front? Is that Candy Car Paint? IT SURE LOOKS GOOD!!!!! Phillip Hall

[@jasonsaved]

These UDS smokers are top notch, what kind of paint do you use? I have tried using the high heat barbecue paint, but every little scratch remove the paint and does not look good.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

jasonsaved I used Duplicolor Anodized paint on this Drum

[@jasonsaved]

How durable is this paint? It seems like the high temp barbecue paint our use will get scratched even if I am wiping the dust off with a rag.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

jasonsaved the will scratch easy . But you can put on high temp clear coat. . They sell it with the paint at auto zone . Best to go flat black. Easy to touch up

[@WoodyJr27]

@ugly drum smokers texas was the handle for this particular kit hot when you lifted the lid?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Yes .. it does get hot .. I’d recommend adding a Spring handle

[@KillerBandaid]

Great video!

[@jeffshannon5410]

I love the color you painted that with! What color is that? Great video

[@markgranados7836]

I would love to buy one custom if possible just can't find one I like until now all ready built

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Mark Granados where do you live

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

You still interested

[@rickyguzman5094]

I will be buying the 80 dollar kit

[@cliffordschrader4695]

Yes sir just wondering if I can get a link or info for the person who makes the team plates? I dont have Facebook though. Let me know and thanks for the great videos

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

clifford schrader email me at Steve Powell properties at yahoo dot com

[@cliffordschrader4695]

Will do thank you

[@robertq809]

How did you get that wonderful paint folor?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Robert Williams VHT anodized Red

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Sorry, anodized orange

[@sardomnumspa]

What kind of paint do you use on yours and how do you get the paint so even and smooth? I have seen people use spray cans and it looks streaky and not as uniform and smooth...

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

sardomnumspa Howdy, I used VHT Anodized Orange.. it’s a transparent paint .. so it takes several coats to get a good color.. The trick is not to do long left and right strokes.. if you go through my other videos I’ve posted you will notice a few that have the streaks you were talking about. So I miss when I tried something different. Instead of long strokes I more or less acted like I had a big eraser in my hand and was trying to erase something on the drum. That is the type of strokes that I was doing. Just snapping your wrist back-and-forth real quick going up and down. The anodized paint is a heavy paint, so it is easy to run. Make sure you were constantly moving and not staying in one place. You will do about five coats or more real light. It gets darker with each coat. It will go from orange to reddish maroon after so many coats Join my Facebook group, Ugly Drum Smokers Texas

[@Mauriceandcarolyn]

How long does one basket of charcoal run? How hard is the refuel process?

[@scrivnerfive7019]

How much do you charge for the Dallas Cowboys smoker

[@jeffpeppers3383]

What colors did you use from VHT? Would like to do one that color for my UDS (Oklahoma State) Go Pokes!

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Jeff Peppers vht Anodized Orange 🍊

[@danielarteaga3525]

I like the team logos, where do you get those made?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Daniel Arteaga local guy here in Houston. Does it as a hobby

[@danielarteaga3525]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas I’d like to have one made with the Anaheim Angels “A” logo. Would he be willing to make it and ship it to me and how much would he charge me?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Daniel Arteaga how can I contact you

[@curtismickey6524]

I want to purchase the Dallas Cowboys UDS. Is this possible? Do you offer shipping? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Curtis!

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Curtis Mickey where do you live

[@curtismickey6524]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas I live in Ft. Worth, TX area.

[@curtismickey6524]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas I live in Ft. Worth, TX area.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Curtis Mickey two eight one seven three four one thousand .. text me

[@curtismickey6524]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas yes sir. Will do.

[@deerslayer440]

Do you use stainless bolts and what are all the paint colors on that drum?

[@livefreeordie4955]

Do you make and sell them?

[@josepugas643]

Nice work man!Do you sell these? Need a new one mine finally burned out after a decade

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Jose Pugas I’m in HOUSTON... where are you located

[@josepugas643]

@@UglyDrumSmokersTexas im in chicago

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Jose Pugas my main goal is to help others to build their own uds. There is just so much pride in building your own smoker. Chicago has some of the countries biggest drum manufacturers .. I can easily locate you a food safe Drum and give you my contact info.. I can walk you they the build easily. I do build for sale, but I do not ship. They’re too big and bulky, and I can’t guarantee what they would look like upon arrival.

[@josepugas643]

@@UglyDrumSmokersTexas ok thanks so much man,i dont have much experience building which is why i just wanted to buy it,but you broke it down very well!Cook on man!

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Jose Pugas I have a friend who builds in California. Joann.. with Cali Drum Smokers facebook.com/pages/category/Shopping---Retail/Cali-Drum-Smokers-1661035184203427/

[@marcus2491]

I hope you see this. How much does one of these go for price wise?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

marcus I build a basic drum starting at around $400 it’s pretty much a Mr. potato head after that, just how nice do you want to look. If you order a kit from UdsParts.Com you can finish one out yourself for under $250

[@stevenfontenot5893]

I love how he didn't show how he cut those major intake holes.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

I used a drill with a step bit., drilled three 3/4 inch holes

[@djbigrodney]

I have been looking all over the internet for the paper towel holder and wind guard chain. Where did you find yours?

[@ernrod47]

How big are the holes. All of them.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Raul Rodriguez Here is the complete guidelines bbqsmokersupply.com/pdfs/UDS-DIY-KIT.pdf

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Raul Rodriguez Quarter-inch for accessories and quarter-inch for accessories and grate bolts.. One and a half inch for the intakes and 2 inch for the exhaust

[@ernrod47]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas thank you very much

[@ernrod47]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas I’m sorry but the grate bolts I got won’t work. I think they sent me the wrong ones. And are the intake bolts Allen head.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Raul Rodriguez I don’t know why they send those screws.. I don’t use them when I order.. I use stainless steel 1/4 x 5/8 for accessories ....1/4 X 1-1/2 for grate bolts .. It’s the only thing I don’t like about the kit is the mounting hardware..

[@marteicustaylor9485]

How much is the dallas cowboys smoker already assembled?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

marteicus taylor they run anywhere from $750 and up... that one in the video is $1100

[@sardomnumspa]

What was that FINAL coat? Was it a clear coat or what? If it was a clear coat what was it?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

sardomnumspa Automotive clear coat

[@sardomnumspa]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas Thanks so much for the reply! That can take the heat the smoker puts out? All the rest of the paint is engine paint.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

sardomnumspa Through my experience, you don’t need high temp paint. You only need the high temp primer. After that you can use regular Walmart or Home Depot rustoleum paint at $3 a can

[@sardomnumspa]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas GET OUT OF HERE! Really?! Thank YOU! What about powder coating, if it is available in our area?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

sardomnumspa that’s all I do now is regular powder coat.. not high heat

[@El-Pollo-Loco]

You ship to nz? I want a uds but dont want to pay too much for one in store, and cos i can get the drums from my friend is a bee keeper

[@dallaswilliamson5270]

What kind of paint are you using?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Anodized Orange VHT

[@dirtysouthangler6957]

Did you use a gloss with that orange paint

[@ziggyr9746]

What kind of paint did you use

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Ziggy R VHT Anodized orange

[@rickyguzman5094]

Hi guys can i use a barrel that had spray foam insulation in it

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Ricky Guzman probably has a liner inside, burn it out and what’s left you can use comet and steel wool to get the remaining liner out

[@jameswatkins6100]

What is the cost of a Cowboys drum?

[@Titian92]

Where can I buy the brackets for the casters?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Titan92 call The Metal Shop 281-353-2412 Mark Griggs

[@ramirobarcena7591]

Is there a link to buy the kit ?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

udsparts.com/kits/udspartstm-essentials-drum-kit-55-gal-uds-parts-diy-uds.html

[@juang19g]

Where do you get your team plaque?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

juang19g a guy here in Houston local. If your on Facebook join my group “Ugly Drum Smokers Texas” I’ll hook you two together

[@Markspencer7808]

Where did you get that paint??

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Mark Spencer VHT high temp Anodized Orange from Autozone

[@Markspencer7808]

@@UglyDrumSmokersTexas Thanks!

[@Markspencer7808]

@@UglyDrumSmokersTexas looks awesome!

[@p9raceway759]

UDS commercial or not ?

[@raymondcarson9084]

where did you get your 55gal drum?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

raymond carson I buy my drums new in Conroe Texas at a place called sooner container

[@danielc.1169]

Do u sell thise smokers

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

What's the color called?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Manny Cortez Duplicolor Anodized Orange

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

I need one of those to match my ice chest.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Manny Cortez where do you live

[@markgranados7836]

I live in moreno valley California

[@rolandmoreno3526]

How much is custom drum?

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Roland moreno I’m in North Houston, but I can help your I find a Builder in your area. Where are you from

[@rolandmoreno3526]

Aiken sc

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Roland moreno I have a builder in Blufton/Hilton Head .. is that close

[@rolandmoreno3526]

Ugly Drum Smokers Texas yes

[@johnpaull3594]

Roland, I’m John Paull with Back Woods Drum Smokers. You

[@rickyguzman5094]

Its a tan color

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Ricky Guzman okay, that’s a liner.. but its the easy liner... Buy your parts first. That way you can mock your drum up first. By doing that, the holes will help you to burn the drum out.. So, drill your holes, then burn a pallet or two in the drum to burn it out. After your done, any liner left should come out easy with Comet and steel wool, or just use a palm sander or wire wheel on your drill

[@richardrucker15]

What size bolts y'all using for the grate and the length

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Richard Rucker for the grate bolts I use Stainless steel 1/4 inch 1-1/2 inch long

[@richardrucker15]

Thanks

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Richard Rucker bbqsmokersupply.com/pdfs/UDS-DIY-KIT.pdf

[@rickyguzman5094]

Hey guys i got me a barrel but how do i know if it has a liner in it

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Ricky Guzman what color is it .. Red or tan or metal looking

[@normanham8566]

I just got a food-grade drum from a honey maker. It’s in great shape. It is brick 🧱 red color inside. Is that a liner? Just looks like paint. Maybe a rust preventative? Your advice is greatly appreciated. Get it on! 👍🏼🔥😎

[@Outdoor_Don]

The problem with these drums, you can’t easily add more charcoal mid cooking

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

donald ferdinand hi Donald.. actually the charcoal basket I use and comes with this kit, will run 26-30 hours at 225-250 while holding a large 15.8 lb bag of briquettes and wood for smoke. . So she truly runs steady the entire cook. Check on my channel for another video call “The Dark Horse” it’s where I installed a door. The door gives you three options in my opinion. 1: The basket burns so long, that you may want to change up your smoke profile on other meats and add a different flavor of wood. That would be a good reason to have a door. But just to have access to the fire basket itself, especially if there is a grease fire from poor maintenance.. 2: it allows you to add a lower grate and have access to cook meats on the lower shelf and have access .. 3. The door allows easy access to clean out the bottom of the drum. Now all that being said, 90% of the people who cook on a drum will tell you that a door is not needed. If your charcoal basket is loaded properly it will run 30 hours and you will never have to touch it. But like I said there are other advantages. So again check out my video and see what you think. Thanks for commenting and feel free to ask questions if you build your own.

[@perrydavisharper8788]

What type of paint is this? I can only find black high temp paint.

[@UglyDrumSmokersTexas]

Perry Davis Harper that is Duplicolor High Temp Anodized Orange

[@jack0903]

Thoes are all over priced parts