First UDS build- trial run

GusRobin · 11-08-2009, 02:58 PM

Completed my first one yesterday. In the process of the first cook. Using it to season the drum, calibrate the thermometers and play with the temperature settings.

Been at it for three hours. Decided to throw a chicken in, and thats been going for about an hour. So far everything is going better than I expected.

The thermometer that I installed thru the drum, just below the bottom grate was running within 5 degrees of the one that is on the top grill.

Temperature got up to 225 -230 within 10 minutes of dumping the lit charcoal in. So far I am able to hold it steady. When I open the lid, the temp drops as expected, but then rises higher than it was before I opened the lid. More oxygen I guess. I am able to get it back down by closing the valve but when I get it back down, the setting of the valve that I need to maintain the temp is different than before. Sometimes more, sometimes less. It is not a problem in that once I get it steady it holds, just curious why the settings would be different.

If I did this right here are some pics.
End of the burn
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The charcoal basket. Made from a weber 18" grate with expanded metal tied to it with rebar wire.
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Close up of the basket
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Build in process. Got the lid from a 22.5 in weber clone grill that I got from Dollar General on a closeout (was $50 got it for $5)
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Close up of ball valve and other vents. Was going to put 3, ended with 4 when I made a mistake. Easy fix was to put a nipple in it and cap it.
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Completed - still some fionishing touches I want to add - shelf, paint, wheels and handle. But wanted to start cooking with it to make sure I was happy with it before I put more money in it.
Will let you all know how the chicken came out.

Drifter · 11-08-2009, 03:06 PM

Looks like you did a great job. I was skeptical when I built mine. Everyone on here talked them up so much, I just couldn't believe it would really work as great as everyone said it would. But....It does!!!! Yours looks great, Keep it smokin'!!

Rich Parker · 11-08-2009, 03:06 PM

Nice drum! Lets see some food...

biggs98 · 11-08-2009, 03:15 PM

Looking great!!! Nice score for the donor lid.....I wish i could find a score like that.

Phubar · 11-08-2009, 03:48 PM

If I must say you done good!
Can't wait to see the chicken!

Smokin' D · 11-08-2009, 04:03 PM

Welcome to the drum Corps! You are gonna love it!

deguerre · 11-08-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

If I must say you done good!
Can't wait to see the chicken!

Are you from SOUTHERN Holland?

Nice build! Perhaps I may even try to make one!

Phubar · 11-08-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

Are you from SOUTHERN Holland?

Nice build! Perhaps I may even try to make one!

Southern Utrecht,yes...

I learn alot here even dialects.

Can't wait to see your drum!

Phubar · 11-08-2009, 04:18 PM

Gus,how many intakes do you have,3 or 4?
Just saw that the ball valve is close to another air intake.

Edit:I didn't read carefully enough.

GusRobin · 11-08-2009, 04:38 PM

4- the one close to the valve corrects a mistake

Captain Dave · 11-08-2009, 04:46 PM

I have 3 intakes on mine. I think my next build will only have two. Thats all I ever use. I can add easy enough if I need to.

tubadude · 11-08-2009, 04:52 PM

Nice job on your UDS build!

aquasport · 11-08-2009, 10:30 PM

Nice job Gus!

Hugh Jorgan · 11-08-2009, 11:12 PM

Nice build, now get us some food pics and get to work on the next one. You can't have just one!

BlkJeep · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

Nice build. You won't regret it. Mine works just as everone said it would. I use it weekly and will use it more once hunting season gets over!

11-08-2009, 03:06 PM	#2
Drifter is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-02-09 Location: Brookland, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks like you did a great job. I was skeptical when I built mine. Everyone on here talked them up so much, I just couldn't believe it would really work as great as everyone said it would. But....It does!!!! Yours looks great, Keep it smokin'!! __________________ Weber 22.5 OTG; UDS; knockoff Char-Griller sidebox smoker; Char-Broil RED gasser

11-08-2009, 03:06 PM	#3
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice drum! Lets see some food... __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

11-08-2009, 03:15 PM	#4
biggs98 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: West Sayville NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking great!!! Nice score for the donor lid.....I wish i could find a score like that. __________________ Joe - CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast *BLACK* Thermapen

11-08-2009, 03:48 PM	#5
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I must say you done good! Can't wait to see the chicken! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 *Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow

11-08-2009, 04:18 PM	#9
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gus,how many intakes do you have,3 or 4? Just saw that the ball valve is close to another air intake. Edit:I didn't read carefully enough. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 *Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow

11-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#6
Smokin' D is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the drum Corps! You are gonna love it!

11-08-2009, 04:38 PM	#10
GusRobin Got Wood. Join Date: 10-24-09 Location: Madison, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	4- the one close to the valve corrects a mistake

11-08-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
Captain Dave is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Beechgrove, Tn. 37018 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have 3 intakes on mine. I think my next build will only have two. Thats all I ever use. I can add easy enough if I need to. __________________ Thanks for noticing

11-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#12
tubadude is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: greensboro, nc Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice job on your UDS build!

11-08-2009, 10:30 PM	#13
aquasport Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: goose creek, sc Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice job Gus!

11-08-2009, 11:12 PM	#14
Hugh Jorgan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-09 Location: Metrolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice build, now get us some food pics and get to work on the next one. You can't have just one! __________________ Hot Rod Hog Cookers Association, Charter Member, President

11-09-2009, 09:32 AM	#15
BlkJeep is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Centralia, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice build. You won't regret it. Mine works just as everone said it would. I use it weekly and will use it more once hunting season gets over! __________________ Jud 1-Weber Silver 22.5" 1-Jeep® UDS 1-Topless 22.5" Red Weber Kettle

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