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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • A tour of my fire baskets that I use in my ugly drum smokers
    washer tub basket
    • Washer tub | charcoal ...
    Oklahoma Joe basket build/review
    • #UNBOXING Oklahoma Joe...
    Amazon links
    Oklahoma Joe charcoal basket
    amzn.to/3dYju5Q
    metal 5 gallon bucket
    amzn.to/3uP40Hd

КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @kurtbottcher9811
    @kurtbottcher9811 2 місяці тому +1

    Probably the most informative video on the net about fire boxes.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, I tried to cover everything I wanted to know when I first started and couldn't fund.
      Have a great week 🤘

  • @williamlipscomb8828
    @williamlipscomb8828 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely the most informative video I've seen on fireboxes (engines). I am starting to build my first UDS. I can't go wrong thanks to videos like yours. Thanks brother. Keep on smoking!

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, good luck on the build. Building a drum and the engine helps you understand what's its doing should do and when things go wonky (like ash buildup causing smothering or lack of air flow/exhaust.
      Have a great week 🤘 🖤

  • @banks412gmailcom
    @banks412gmailcom 3 роки тому +5

    Great video, sir! To be honest, the fire basket is kind of what’s been holding me back from starting my own build. You’ve given me some great ideas and shown me that it CAN be done - thanks!

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  3 роки тому

      Thanks Tim, and your welcome. the basket is easily the most important piece. Building it doesn't have to be rocket science hahaha. All these work great and are simple no weld projects that can be fun with a kid or 2. Have a great week 🤘🤘

  • @r.b.8626
    @r.b.8626 6 місяців тому +1

    Famous words … Kids Involved !!!! 👌

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  6 місяців тому

      Thank you hahaha
      Have a great week 🤘

  • @waynevowell9732
    @waynevowell9732 3 роки тому +1

    A very timely video for me as I'm about to undertake my first UDS build. All of the options you showed looked great and very doable (i.e. no welding), and seeing what could be used for the deflector shields was good info. Thanks for an informative and straight forward video.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  3 роки тому

      Your welcome Wayne, the whole purpose was to show inexpensive possibilities. Thank you for commenting I enjoy reading how my videos have help someone.
      Good luck on your build and have a great week 🤘🤘

  • @toddschultz7477
    @toddschultz7477 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 місяці тому

      You're welcome.
      Have a great week 🤘

  • @CookingwithKory
    @CookingwithKory 4 роки тому +1

    The king of mods! Excellent work.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому

      Hahaha thanks Bud, not quite the King. Have a great week

  • @beanbagcommando
    @beanbagcommando 2 роки тому +1

    Man I love your engineering

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому

      Thanks Bob, it a fun little hobby of sorts hahaha. Hopefully it helps ya out.
      Have a great week 🤘 🖤

  • @MIKE.MONTOYABBQ
    @MIKE.MONTOYABBQ 4 роки тому +1

    That was fun to watch big Country!! I remember watching the washer tub build!! You have some great ideas and engineering!! Hope all is well brother!!🤘

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Brother I was hoping it wasn't boring, biggest part of a uds is the building cheap and having an awesome engine to run it. Have a great week

  • @mllm1
    @mllm1 4 роки тому +1

    Great information on charcoal baskets! Thanks brother.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому

      Thanks Mike, it's a topic that can be a "this is it, only this way" thing. Hopefully it gives more ideas for inexpensive diy projects.
      Have a great week

  • @themeatstall9001
    @themeatstall9001 Рік тому +1

    Great video Bear I just subbed to your channel. Im in the process of making 2 UDS smokers now.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  Рік тому

      Thank you, building a uds is so much fun, I really enjoyed making mine so many options. Have a great week 🤘

  • @aitf99
    @aitf99 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome!! Just about to make a couple of drums -Thank you for the education !!

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  3 роки тому

      That's great, drums smokers are awesome cookers especially when ya make them. So glad ya found something good in that video. Have a great week 🤘🤘

    • @aitf99
      @aitf99 3 роки тому +1

      @@smoking_bears_ you have a great week too sir ! As great as youtube is its nothing without the people that take the time and effort to film videos that help people out ! Much respect !

  • @PicklesBBQandCooking
    @PicklesBBQandCooking 4 роки тому +1

    Well shoot that’s crazy cool bear! I wish I had your skills, I just fumble my way through building things. I do want to make a UDS at some point. Awesome job brother for sure. And have a great week bear clan!

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Unc, skills are really just playin around in the garage avoiding the wifes honey do list. Hahaha. Building a drum is super easy, just drilling holes thru a barrel. Engines are as complicated as you want it to be.
      Start basic then add on.
      Have a great week Unc

  • @georgewilliams6328
    @georgewilliams6328 4 роки тому +1

    Very creative ideas! Thanks!

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, hopefully it helps someone out that doesn't want to spend alot.
      Have a great week

  • @BigLewBBQ
    @BigLewBBQ 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. My original UDS uses expanded metal wrapped around a Weber charcoal rack. I’m strongly considering making a BCF to replace it with. I have STŌK grill I may start using the dome lid from it on a UDS as you did. I enjoyed the video.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому

      Thanks Big Lew, the Stok grill is pretty awesome grill. A mod u make to the BCF would be cut the bottom out and use a pizza pan or something as an ash catcher.
      Have a great week

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ 4 роки тому +1

      Smoking_Bears_ I use a pizza pan for the current expanded metal one. Trouble with me making a UDS is finding a. Metal 5 gallon bucket that is not zinc plated or galvanized.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому +1

      @@BigLewBBQ I ordered mine off Amazon it was like $15 or so

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ 4 роки тому +1

      Smoking_Bears_ there is a farm and ranch supply place near me. They have tin lard cans 6 gallon size for $19.99. I’ll check the Amazon for a 5 gallon steel. Thanks.

  • @russellernst1705
    @russellernst1705 2 роки тому +1

    Hill Billy ingenuity

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому

      It became a game of sorts cheaper the better hahaha.
      Have a great week 🤘 🖤

  • @HeavyMetalBarBQue
    @HeavyMetalBarBQue 4 роки тому +1

    Love your creativeness! Metal On! \m/

  • @rocket4602
    @rocket4602 2 роки тому +1

    Dude, you have some creative ideas. Subscribed to explore more of your channel's content. I see an upside down 55 gal drum in the background, I assume for easy clean out of grease after the cook? Grease clean up after the fact has been a concern, but your idea should fix that. Anyway, thanks for this vid. Love my weber kettle, but gonna build a UDS soon. They look like a blast to cook on. Thumbs up, peace brother.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому

      Thanks Bud, yeah a uds is an awesome cooker and so versatile. The upside down drum is super easy to clean it comes apart similar to a weber smokey mountain. Good luck on your build, the main things are air flow and have fun building it. Have a great week 🤘 🖤

  • @sea8319
    @sea8319 2 роки тому +1

    glad i watched your vid ..thanks

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому

      Thank you hopefully it helped
      Have a great week 🤘 🖤 🤘

  • @tri-tipjunkie
    @tri-tipjunkie 4 роки тому +1

    Good info brother thanks have a great weekend.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Bud, I was hoping it wasn't to boring and yet have some understandable points for novice udsers. Have a great week

    • @tri-tipjunkie
      @tri-tipjunkie 4 роки тому +1

      @@smoking_bears_ It was useful to me because I am building one right now thanks

  • @DutchyOutdoorCookingBBQ
    @DutchyOutdoorCookingBBQ 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, great explanation. Stay Safe

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Bud, I know there's alot of questions on baskets that aren't really talked about. Have a great week and stay as safe as possible

  • @gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837
    @gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 4 роки тому +1

    Wow Lee I didn’t realize you had so many cookers. Nice engine designs there. I especially like the perforated pizza pan idea. Are you joining Big Lew’s UDS build colab? I think the vids drop in early June?

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому

      Thanks Gary, yeah I've got a few hahaha they are addictive.
      Yeah I'll be joining Big Lew's collab, thought I'd break mine into segments so I dont end up with a looooong video.
      Have a great week Bud

  • @NativeTearz
    @NativeTearz 4 роки тому +1

    Very cool setup!
    If it works, its a win!
    You sure got plenty to work with.... you say you own a BBQ diner? 👍👍👍

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  4 роки тому

      Yeah just a few cooking toys.
      Doors open come on down.
      Have a great week

    • @NativeTearz
      @NativeTearz 4 роки тому

      @@smoking_bears_ soon as this plague is over, I hope to be headed....NC for a few weeks. We may have to do a meet n greet/camp and cook collab?

  • @karling9272
    @karling9272 3 роки тому +1

    Hi great video what is the difference between a bcf ..and a charcoal basket .. and what would either be used for

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  3 роки тому

      Thanks Karl, the difference between the BCF and a regular basket is in a BCF the ashes fall to the bottom of the bucket, and is self contained. Good for shorter cook like ribs and shorter. Also great if your experimenting with different charcoal brands, if ya dont like a brand less in the basket to discard. Where in a big basket it maybe full.
      The regular big ones I'll fill full and get a couple long cooks as well as shorter cooks in. Just pull the basket shake and empty ash pan and go. Just my $0.02
      Have a great week 🤘🤘

  • @whatscookingchennai7975
    @whatscookingchennai7975 4 роки тому +1

    Looks yummy!

  • @elinino5275
    @elinino5275 2 роки тому +1

    Is the pizza pan (on the bcf) aluminum?

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it's one of those pans with holes in it that I drilled a few bigger ones.
      Have a great week 🤘🖤🤘

  • @thomasvaughn1688
    @thomasvaughn1688 2 роки тому +1

    What does BCF stand for?

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому +1

      BCF stands for Beer Can Fischer, which is the name of the guy credited for the design. Have a great week 🤘🖤🤘

    • @thomasvaughn1688
      @thomasvaughn1688 2 роки тому +1

      @@smoking_bears_ awesome thanks. I think I saw that guy in a fb group I just joined. Just started smoking meat this summer. $20 gas brinkman. Putting an ugly drum together now. Thanks for the response and for your videos!

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому +1

      @@thomasvaughn1688 welcome to the bbq community. Any questions feel free to ask. Have a great time building that drum it's a fun process. 🤘🖤🤘

  • @JohnnyUmphress
    @JohnnyUmphress 2 роки тому +1

    Just get a big brake drum to a truck. Last almost forever.

    • @smoking_bears_
      @smoking_bears_  2 роки тому

      That's a great idea. Thanks for the tip.
      Have a great week 🤘 🖤