A few years ago, I built this Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS), and it’s been my go-to for grilling and smoking meats ever since.
I absolutely love it.
In this video, I'm upgrading it with a fire access door. Over the past year, this addition has proven incredibly valuable.
The primary advantage is, of course, better fire access. However, an often overlooked benefit is the ease of cleaning the lower part of the drum with this new access point.
Check out the Amazon affiliate links below for most of the materials I used in this build. Purchasing through these links helps support my channel, as I earn a commission from Amazon.
Products from this build:
* Charcoal basket amzn.to/3xO9lVF
* Hinges amzn.to/4cKDnbC
* Latches amzn.to/4eNmjDN
* Baking sheets amzn.to/4bEmIpq
* Wire brush drill bits amzn.to/3XLXWQP
Products from the original build:
* Draft door amzn.to/3M36cG7
* Weber grill grate amzn.to/3KiOZY9
* Weber charcoal grate amzn.to/3JPsQzb
* L brackets (for the grates) amzn.to/3JSJL3U
* Stainless steel hardware pack amzn.to/3lPOgUJ
* Cheap thermometer amzn.to/3JKQ9tS
* Rotisserie attachment amzn.to/3zeWGbj
Other cool BBQ I use
* Flat top Griddle Grate from LavaLock amzn.to/3VJzrkA
* Propane Torch (searing, and coal starting) amzn.to/3VTGJSY
* Instant read thermometer amzn.to/3zdmS62
* Weber charcoal baskets amzn.to/3LVm3Xi
* Weber charcoal chimney amzn.to/42S8kq7
* Butcher paper amzn.to/40pvVga
* Butchers twine amzn.to/3ZnzYbQ
* Gasket smoker seal amzn.to/42N4wGC
* Fireproof grill mat (deck/patio protector) amzn.to/42R656s
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