Maverick brand UDS- anyone seen these? - Page 2

---k--- · 02-06-2013, 11:04 AM

I remember a post by 5-O about it when it came out. Seems like a reasonable unit. I typically steer people who don't like to build things towards a WSM. For the right price, this could be another option, like the PBC. But it is a UDS, as the ad says.

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Will work for bbq · 02-06-2013, 11:23 AM

I think it is a very cool 3 piece design and wouldn't hesitate to hang meat in there as well. It looks like the drum was custom rolled to their specs. and the rolled edge where the door is adds strength and rigidity to an otherwise weak area on the WSM (I do think the door design would be better if it were removable as opposed to hinged). The only thing I'd like to know is what gauge steel they used for the drum before making a purchase.

Barbeque Junction · 02-06-2013, 11:59 AM

.8mm Thick, Just look at my post about the air leaks so you know my opinion on it ...

Will work for bbq · 02-06-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbeque Junction

.8mm Thick, Just look at my post about the air leaks so you know my opinion on it ...

Thanks for the response, the air leaks didn't scare me but the thickness is a deal breaker for me .8 mm puts it between 21-22 GA had it been in the 20-18 GA range I would be all over it. Thanks for your honesty and yes that was me that asked the question on e-bay.

Barbeque Junction · 02-06-2013, 03:26 PM

Yup 22 Gauge

J-Rod · 02-06-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jrn

Yeah if it gets more people in to drum smoking I can dig it. Interesting design. My first impression is it misses whole drum smoker thing, which is the awesome flavor from the fats and juices dripping on the coals!

You can say that again! It's probably paper thin steel too.

Edit- Ha! Just read above about the thickness, or thinness rather, of the steel. I knew it. Just like the cheap ass smokers at home depot and lowe's in which you can bend the doors with very little effort.

hogzillas · 02-06-2013, 03:53 PM

IIRC these were also in some catalog that came w/ the Bullsheet sometime during the year. I think someone might've done a review on it here some time ago. The thought was they were fairly good for what they are.

02-06-2013, 11:04 AM	#16
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I remember a post by 5-O about it when it came out. Seems like a reasonable unit. I typically steer people who don't like to build things towards a WSM. For the right price, this could be another option, like the PBC. But it is a UDS, as the ad says. Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using Tapatalk 2 __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

02-06-2013, 11:23 AM	#17
Will work for bbq is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-10 Location: Bay Area, CA. Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I think it is a very cool 3 piece design and wouldn't hesitate to hang meat in there as well. It looks like the drum was custom rolled to their specs. and the rolled edge where the door is adds strength and rigidity to an otherwise weak area on the WSM (I do think the door design would be better if it were removable as opposed to hinged). The only thing I'd like to know is what gauge steel they used for the drum before making a purchase. __________________ Paul 00 Slowskys Racing CharGriller Acorn Komado AKA Milton (RIP), WGA, WSM 18.5", WSM 22.5" BBQ Guru Digi Q, Weber Kettles, Genisis Gold Gasser, Orange and Red ThermaPens and a Partridge in a Avocado tree. Agent 000 (Double O Zero) Certified MOINK Baller CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD??? *Super sexy Farkernaut Avatar by N8man* Last edited by Will work for bbq; 02-06-2013 at 11:24 AM.. Reason: Opinion on door added

02-06-2013, 11:59 AM	#18
Barbeque Junction Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-14-11 Location: Apple Valley, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	.8mm Thick, Just look at my post about the air leaks so you know my opinion on it ... __________________ Larry Barber Louisiana Pellet Grill Dealer [URL="http://www.barbequejunction.com"]www.barbequejunction.com[/URL]

02-06-2013, 03:26 PM	#20
Barbeque Junction Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-14-11 Location: Apple Valley, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yup 22 Gauge __________________ Larry Barber Louisiana Pellet Grill Dealer [URL="http://www.barbequejunction.com"]www.barbequejunction.com[/URL]

02-06-2013, 03:53 PM	#22
hogzillas Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-10-12 Location: B'ham, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IIRC these were also in some catalog that came w/ the Bullsheet sometime during the year. I think someone might've done a review on it here some time ago. The thought was they were fairly good for what they are.