Do the coals just sit directly in the clay pot? I was wondering if ash would build up and clog the air holes in the bottom of the clay pot (like happened with my ECB before I mod'd it. If this isn't a problem, great. If so, you may be able to cut another piece of expanded metal to lay in the bottom of the clay pot just above the air holes. Just a thought.
Great lookin' cooker, though.
Definitely more portable than you eggs.
HOWEVER......you probably could build a full sized UDS for $60, if you're smart about salvaging parts anyway. I find mine is very portable, of course I have a pick-up too.
Heck, for that matter......you could get one of these for about $40 new I think:
Even with mods, I've got about $35 into mine. Found it on CL for $15.
Anyway, that's just me.
You'rs is MUCH shinier than mine, though..........Time to get that thing greasy!!!!