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    Gonna build my first UDS

    I got oil and what not all over the drum. The handle does get hot. May switch to something else
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    Gonna build my first UDS

    Its done.......This is my first UDS. I used Ford Blue engine paint that's rated for 500f. It was on sale today at Advanced discount auto parts for $5 a can. Note to self always paint the drum before you use it.  
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    Summer Grilling *Q view*

    Cool! Alright I'm 100% jealous! All we have are small deer, gator and mickey mouse, none of which taste worth a crud. Hmm I have a plan, buy a small freezer, load up the generator I used during hurricane's Charley, Frances, Jeanne, and Ivan. (just for the record I did get stupid and stood in...
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    Spice Chart

    yea I was wondering about these kind of peppers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper I'm thinking it might be better for me to just try out different rubs for now until I get a better understanding of spices.
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    BBQ fan, will it work in a smoker?

    PC fans would never take 200-300F temps. They make fans that can operate in 1500-2000f but most are huge like 6' dia. I wonder if this fan would take the heat plus. Not sure if they are variable speed fans or not...
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    BBQ fan, will it work in a smoker?

    Most computer fans only run on 5v-8v's. Some of my case fans run 24v. The rpms will range from 500 to 3000. I think to stir the smoke it would have to be  low movement as now to affect the heat source unless it had a separate firebox. Think of a reverse flow but having a low rmp fan to move the...
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    Spice Chart

    Thanks for the info but how would the peppers fall in to this or do they go well with any meat?
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    Smoking101 - Basis for smoking rubs and BBQ sauces

    Dan hello and welcome. Did you sign up for the e-class and newsletter? Has a lot of great info...Also do a search for "Rubs" I'm am just learning what goes with what and trying to make my own. Good luck
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    Summer Grilling *Q view*

    My lord the Elk looks good! To me elk is right there next to beef and damn sure nothing better than elk jerky.
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    BBQ fan, will it work in a smoker?

    I'm not a pro but I don't see any benefit from a fan setting on a grill. It will get hotter because of more air being pumped in but it defeats the whole purpose of BBQ...Low and slow.
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    First try smoking with my uds.

    Didn't he also invert smokers and charcoal to boot? My next smoke will be a fatty then maybe a pork butt.
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    Temp Problems

    can you post some pic's of your build?
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