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    Remove rubber seal on lid?

    The lid of the drum has a seal/gasketing around the lip of the lid.  Is it imperative I remove that? Thanks, Derek
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    DWrek's UDS Build

    Missed-Em, I got mine from Lowe's, I believe it was 1/16.  Thin enough to bend with manual effort, thick enough to hold its rigidity without scoring when bending.    
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    DWrek's UDS Build

    Hey Big Griz, thanks for responding.  I am not disputing that claim, but I have not had any problems getting my temps up in this thing.  Usually the other 2 intakes are closed during cooking, so if I needed more air I could open those as well.   What you could do as a safety measure is put the...
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    Looking to build an UDS...questions??

    Good to hear, a very self-rewarding venture. What is the optimal height of the food grate from the top?? - 7-8” If using multiple levels of grates....doesn't the bottom grate run a bit hotter...being closer to the charcoal basket? - You bet, and double so if you have meat on both because the...
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    DWrek's UDS Build

    Just some feedback on temp ranges.  I installed a stat with a 3" stem.  I also have a Maverick.  The Maverick was registering temps 50 degrees higher in the center of the grate (over the fire basket) than the stat was showing on the outside.   I installed bolts to place a diffuser if needed.  I...
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    My UDS

    How's that fire basket working out for you?  Did you need to add additional holes?  Are there holes on the bottom?   I made mine out of expanded metal/charcoal grate.  I bought a basket for my next one.  Curious how its workin for ya.   Nice job on the UDS!
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    New to the site. New to smoking. New UDS build.

    Looks awesome!  That chrome is really contrasting nicely.  What type of paint did you use?  Is that a Flat sheen?  I used semi-gloss, but I love how yours is looking.  I may need to reconsider on my next one... Thanks for posting pics!
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    UDS Drum Questions

    Regarding #2, I put an 1.5" aluminum strip I found at Lowe's around the inside of the rim about a 1/4" up.  Great fit for a 22.5" lid.  
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    cajun injector smoker

    Anyone have feedback on how the chickens do cooked from the hangers vs traditional method with the water pan?  
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    Building a drum smoker

    Of course we are interested.  What else am I supposed to do at work?  Looking forward to it!
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    Feedback on injecting turkey

    Hello Guys, I smoked a 7lb turkey breast this weekend (bone in).  I tried injecting for the 1st time.  I used a butter based Stubb’s injection.  When I started to slice there were pockets of the injection.  I was under the impression it would cook in more.  Is this normal?  Do you think I used...
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    DWrek's UDS Build

    Thanks for the feedback guys! I bought a MasterForge at Lowe's.  Lowe's also had the 1.5" strip of aluminum. The lids fits perfect with the flange. The MasterForge also came with hinges for the lid.  For the spacers I used (3) 1/4" nuts.  Heres a better pic.
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