This no-weld plan shows you how to build a smoker out of a 55-gallon drum. Ugly Drum Smokers (or UDS for short) are just what they sound like: ugly. And made out of a 55-gallon drum.

A steel drum and a few plumbing parts make up this no-weld smoker you can build with just a few hours of work. Add meat and smoldering wood—and get ready to feast. By Joe Kohl-Riggs Updated: Jul ...

Today, we'll show you how turn a 55-gallon steel drum into a very rudimentary yet effective home-made smoker called an Ugly Drum Smoker, or UDS for short. Pros : Appeals to the do-it-yourselfer ...

In this video, I put the Pit Barrel PBX Cooker to the test to see if it lives up to the hype as one of the best ugly drum smokers out there. Whether you're a weekend BBQ warrior or an aspiring ...

It's a variation on the Ugly Drum Smoker or UDS, but the drum is ... The Braten 1000 has a cooking grate that can be raised or lowered by turning a wheel that is attached to an axle above the ...

Last time, we discussed the 55 gallon drum itself and some sources to buy one to build your Ugly Drum Smoker, or UDS. Finding a suitable drum takes some thought and perhaps a bit of driving around.