Horizontal Ugly Drum Smoker Build Review | DIY 55 Gallon UDS Performance Test & Parts Breakdown

🔥 HORIZONTAL DRUM SMOKER BUILD – Performance Test, Tips, and Full Parts Breakdown! 🔥

This is our follow-up review of the Horizontal Drum Smoker (HDS) we built from 55-gallon drums — and we’re putting it to the test! In this video, we break down:
✅ How it performs on real BBQ cooks
✅ What worked (and what didn’t) in the build
✅ Key lessons and modifications
✅ The exact parts list and suppliers we used
✅ Real footage of the smoker in action

Whether you’re planning your own DIY horizontal drum smoker or just love custom pit builds, this video covers everything you need to know before firing one up.

All the main parts came from Island Outdoors LLC and UDSParts.com, with expanded steel and flat steel sourced locally.
Below is the complete parts breakdown 👇

Parts Used:

Intakes: https://udsparts.com/dampers/air-inle...

Exhaust: https://udsparts.com/dampers/exhaust-...

Handles: https://udsparts.com/handles/smoker-d...

Latches: https://udsparts.com/hinges-latches/l...

Wheels: https://udsparts.com/wheels/lavalockr...

Logo Plate: https://udsparts.com/accessories/uds-...

Hinges: https://bbqsmokersupply.com/hinges/8-...

Fire Basket: https://udsparts.com/baskets/the-14-4...

Complete HDS Parts Kit:
https://udsparts.com/kits/hds-horizon...

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