[Merlinspop]

When probing the flat for that doneness feel, do you insert it with or against the grain or does it not matter?

Can't wait to try it out. Have a UDS almost done, just waiting for the lid ring to be welded to a kettle lid (long story, but don't try to burn off the liner/paint by simply hitting it long and hard with a propane torch, unless you don't mind having a lid shaped like a round tortilla chip).