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kccragar · 07-10-2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the additional links. Those are some great photos and detailed instructions! Definitely some good changes by you and the brethren from your first UDS.

Great idea on the fire grate (no pun intended of course), ash pan, and handle. What size pan did you use to catch the ashes?

I saw photos and the lid template on the forum. The holes look to be about 3 or 4" from the edge of the lid. I tried to unsuccessfully enlarge the template. What is the best distance to use?

I told my brother and co-workers about the UDS. My brother told his co-workers. We acquired 4 food grade drums and have 5 people who want a UDS and a few more are curious. This info will really help with the build. We plan to build the first drum this weekend.

I found temp a gauge like on the UDS at a local BBQ store. Without calibration its $ 14, with calibration its $ 24. Should I get the calibrated one, and are there better prices for it?

07-10-2008, 10:18 PM	#67
kccragar Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 06-27-08 Location: Kansas City, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great info! Thanks for the additional links. Those are some great photos and detailed instructions! Definitely some good changes by you and the brethren from your first UDS. Great idea on the fire grate (no pun intended of course), ash pan, and handle. What size pan did you use to catch the ashes? I saw photos and the lid template on the forum. The holes look to be about 3 or 4" from the edge of the lid. I tried to unsuccessfully enlarge the template. What is the best distance to use? I told my brother and co-workers about the UDS. My brother told his co-workers. We acquired 4 food grade drums and have 5 people who want a UDS and a few more are curious. This info will really help with the build. We plan to build the first drum this weekend. I found temp a gauge like on the UDS at a local BBQ store. Without calibration its $ 14, with calibration its $ 24. Should I get the calibrated one, and are there better prices for it?