UDS build stainless steel drum

[bigbob1105]

I have a stainless drum, has anyone built an UDS with one, I have some questions.
can I paint it? with what ie; special paint

 

[drunkenmeatfist]

I think that the main benefits of using a stainless steel drum are that you won't have to worry about rust or damage to paint. I would advise against painting for sure. I have a painted Hunsaker drum and I keep it in a garage so I don't have those issues, but I kinda wish I would have shelled out the extra money to get a shiny SS drum anyways.

 

[Sowsage]

No need for paint with stainless. Wish mine was stainless!

 

[desertlites]

Mines happy being black. SS would be brutal in this AZ sun.

 

[bigbob1105]

I think that the main benefits of using a stainless steel drum are that you won't have to worry about rust or damage to paint. I would advise against painting for sure. I have a painted Hunsaker drum and I keep it in a garage so I don't have those issues, but I kinda wish I would have shelled out the extra money to get a shiny SS drum anyways.

Thanks for the advice, I will keep it unpainted.

 

[drunkenmeatfist]

Thanks for the advice, I will keep it unpainted.

You might consider checking out the Hunsaker website if you are needing supplies to finish your build. They sell SS kits and parts. Good people to do business with too.

 

[bigbob1105]

You might consider checking out the Hunsaker website if you are needing supplies to finish your build. They sell SS kits and parts. Good people to do business with too.

I'll definitely check them out thanks for the advice.

 

[fivetricks]

I would almost look to give it a nice polish with a step up sanding process all the way up to say 1500 or 2000 grit. Then give it some high temp clear coat. She would be so shiny

 

[BandCollector]

Shiny is nice, but if it were mine I would be more concerned with the inside and what I was using for the air intakes as well as the exhaust.

John

 

[bigbob1105]

Shiny is nice, but if it were mine I would be more concerned with the inside and what I was using for the air intakes as well as the exhaust.

John

Hey john
This will be my first build, as far as the inside goes I was told that it was never used, but it was laying around for a while, it has a sealed lid so I'm gonna use a Weber lid I wish I( could find an exhaust that I can put on the Weber lid to get better updraft) and 2- 1 1/2 inch intakes

 

[gary s]

Cool !! SS smoker, I have a SS grill i've had for 20 years still looks good

Gary

 

[BandCollector]

Hey john
This will be my first build, as far as the inside goes I was told that it was never used, but it was laying around for a while, it has a sealed lid so I'm gonna use a Weber lid I wish I( could find an exhaust that I can put on the Weber lid to get better updraft) and 2- 1 1/2 inch intakes

I am assuming that you have done research regarding what works best for drum smokers.

The UDS Builds forum has quite a bit of information to leaf through.

John

 

[bigbob1105]

I am assuming that you have done research regarding what works best for drum smokers.

The UDS Builds forum has quite a bit of information to leaf through.

John

I have been doing research all winter long, I am pretty green on the build aspect of the UDS but
I know my way around a pit. Have a question? maybe you can answer for me, I going to cut the top off from the inside of the rolled edge, will I be able to get a top that will fit with a band or that I can put on a hinge and a clamp? instead of using the Weber lid.

 

[drunkenmeatfist]

I have been doing research all winter long, I am pretty green on the build aspect of the UDS but
I know my way around a pit. Have a question? maybe you can answer for me, I going to cut the top off from the inside of the rolled edge, will I be able to get a top that will fit with a band or that I can put on a hinge and a clamp? instead of using the Weber lid.

I know I have mentioned Hunsaker already, I don't have any investment in them other than being a customer. I would suggest giving them a call with a question like this. When you call the number there is a very good chance that you will be on the phone with the owner of the company. That dude is very helpful and I am willing to bet he would be very helpful.

 

[BandCollector]

D drunkenmeatfist has given you some good advice.

Stainless Steel Drums are expensive so I don't think you want to screw it up.

Can't hurt to give the experts a call with all your questions. They know their product and how it performs.

John