If a Redneck wanted to build a UDS - Page 3

ThChrMn · 06-06-2008, 11:03 AM

I should have my drum next week and will follow these exact steps!

Thanks much.

smokinvic · 06-06-2008, 11:31 AM

Hey Norco, do you think the nipples can be brazed on with some silver solder sticks as opposed to welding on? Just wondering.....

Single Fin Smoker · 06-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Vic.....from what I know of our Norco, he likes his nipples to be welded.

smokinvic · 06-06-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Single Fin Smoker

Vic.....from what I know of our Norco, he likes his nipples to be welded.

I think you may Norco TOO WELL!!!! LMAO

HB-BBQ · 06-06-2008, 04:12 PM

Awesome tutorial, you know that drum sure looks familiar

txschutte · 06-06-2008, 04:55 PM

Funny, that's exactly how Wyatt did his!! Are you trying to capitalize on his plans??

Norcoredneck · 06-06-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ComputerMike

If the nipples thread in clean do you need to weld them?

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinvic

Hey Norco, do you think the nipples can be brazed on with some silver solder sticks as opposed to welding on? Just wondering.....

They thread in nicely. I weld them because some day the cap will seize due to heating, cooling and general rust and unscrew nipple. I am going to post other options in a link from thread. Swamp , Bub, WHO are contributing to info. I want to make a clean flowing tutorial on basic build with links to alternative methods.

Actually a spot weld or a simple braise is all that is needed. It is not to seal, just keep from backing out. I weld because I can. Matter of a fact i owe a lot of Brethren for their votes that won me a Miller welder.

Got to cook for girl scouts plus work so may not add much this weekend. Oh wait MIL in the house, I can snooze at work.

Norcoredneck · 06-06-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by txschutte

Funny, that's exactly how Wyatt did his!! Are you trying to capitalize on his plans??

Great minds think alike.

Rub-A-Dub · 06-06-2008, 07:05 PM

Great job Norco. Got 2 more barrels waiting for grates.

Norcoredneck · 06-06-2008, 08:32 PM

You can thread nipples in and use conduit nuts to lock them in.
Nuts come in bag from Home Depot/Lowes, ect. Found in electrical section.

Tighten like this (Primitive Pete mod.)
You are just locking them in not pounding home.

Or you can use Plugs. (Thanks Swampb.)
Plugs are drilled and screws and double nuted for easy removal.
Also in electrical isle at Home Depot/Lowes.

.

N8man · 06-07-2008, 12:15 AM

Keep on posting Norco, and learn us something!!!

I like seeing the Alternative Drum Methodology.
Gives the Welding Challenged amongst us a Glimmer of Hope for Smoking Success.
Again, Outstanding!!!

SmokinCoyote · 06-07-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man

Keep on posting Norco, and learn us something!!!

Again, Outstanding!!!

I agree. I have read so much on these things that I couldn't make my mind up on what I wanted to do. I like this as it is plain and simple and proven to work.

Thanks Norco

Norcoredneck · 06-07-2008, 05:48 PM

Cant get to edit old post.

Divide drum into 3 sections

Layout grill holes.
I chose 1 3/4"" and 8" from top. You should assess the drum you are using.

Layout Intake holes.
I chose 2" from bottom.

Layout Gauge hole.
I chose 9" (1" below lower rack)

Centerpunch marks.

Drill pilot holes.

Drill holes for Intake nipples
I use 1" which lets you thread 3/4" nipple (clean round hole)

Drill out holes for Grate supports
I am going to use 1/4" bolts. I use Unibit to get clean holes in thin metal.

Open up hole for gauge.
I use 3/4" hole which is a tight fit for a 1/2" pipe thread.

Thread in 3/4" close nipples
I use cap to protect threads and screw in as far as possible.
This link will show alternative to welding nipples.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...2&postcount=40

Weld in Nipples

Install 3/4" ball valve.

__________________
Install grate supports.
I use this set up. I go hex head in. It seems to keep grate from slipping off when setting in. Also nice when you spin grate.
I use 1 3/4" for top and 2" for bottom.

Install gauge.
Again use conduit nut that comes with gauge to lock in.

chinesebob · 06-07-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

You can thread nipples in and use conduit nuts to lock them in.
Nuts come in bag from Home Depot/Lowes, ect. Found in electrical section.

Or you can use Plugs. (Thanks Swampb.)
Plugs are drilled and screws and double nuted for easy removal.
Also in electrical isle at Home Depot/Lowes.

.

I was looking at the nuts earlier today at HD and they said steel. No mention of galvanized. Those still ok?

Plugs - how do you open them up if you need additional airflow?

chinesebob · 06-07-2008, 09:12 PM

I can hardly wait for the lid!

06-06-2008, 11:03 AM	#31
ThChrMn On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-28-08 Location: Hartford, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I should have my drum next week and will follow these exact steps! Thanks much. __________________ ECB Moded, Weber 22.5, Weber 18.5, S-n-P Deluxe (newer, crappier model)

06-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#32
smokinvic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-06-08 Location: Santa Ana, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey Norco, do you think the nipples can be brazed on with some silver solder sticks as opposed to welding on? Just wondering..... __________________ Double barrel smoker, one stacked over the other. (55 gal drums). 85 Gal UDS Large Kettle Grill "I am the Lizard King.... I can do anything." "Out here on the perimeter there are no stars... out here we is stoned.... immaculate" - An American Poet

06-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#33
Single Fin Smoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-11-06 Location: Huntington Beach California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Vic.....from what I know of our Norco, he likes his nipples to be welded. __________________ Sidartha translated: Every wish fullfilled Keiki Kai UDS(Norco II) WSM Webber Kettle True stainless kegerator w/cheap 1/2 barrel 10'6 EC single fin 10' Minchington 2-1 set up

06-06-2008, 04:12 PM	#35
HB-BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-14-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome tutorial, you know that drum sure looks familiar __________________ Lang 36 custom, Backwoods Patio, Horizon Patriot, UDS by Norco, Spirit E-310

06-06-2008, 04:55 PM	#36
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Funny, that's exactly how Wyatt did his!! Are you trying to capitalize on his plans?? __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

06-06-2008, 07:05 PM	#39
Rub-A-Dub Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-07 Location: seeley, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great job Norco. Got 2 more barrels waiting for grates. __________________ :icon_cool 1 Smoke-N-Pit offset 1 UDS!! 1 Turkey Fryer 1 Homebuilt reverse flow 1 18" Weber

06-06-2008, 08:32 PM	#40
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Alternative to Welded nipples. You can thread nipples in and use conduit nuts to lock them in. Nuts come in bag from Home Depot/Lowes, ect. Found in electrical section. Tighten like this (Primitive Pete mod.) You are just locking them in not pounding home. Or you can use Plugs. (Thanks Swampb.) Plugs are drilled and screws and double nuted for easy removal. Also in electrical isle at Home Depot/Lowes. . __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!* Last edited by Norcoredneck; 06-06-2008 at 10:04 PM..

06-07-2008, 12:15 AM	#41
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Keep on posting Norco, and learn us something!!! I like seeing the Alternative Drum Methodology. Gives the Welding Challenged amongst us a Glimmer of Hope for Smoking Success. Again, Outstanding!!! __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!!

06-07-2008, 05:48 PM	#43
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cant get to edit old post. Divide drum into 3 sections Layout grill holes. I chose 1 3/4"" and 8" from top. You should assess the drum you are using. Layout Intake holes. I chose 2" from bottom. Layout Gauge hole. I chose 9" (1" below lower rack) Centerpunch marks. Drill pilot holes. Drill holes for Intake nipples I use 1" which lets you thread 3/4" nipple (clean round hole) Drill out holes for Grate supports I am going to use 1/4" bolts. I use Unibit to get clean holes in thin metal. Open up hole for gauge. I use 3/4" hole which is a tight fit for a 1/2" pipe thread. Thread in 3/4" close nipples I use cap to protect threads and screw in as far as possible. This link will show alternative to welding nipples. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...2&postcount=40 Weld in Nipples Install 3/4" ball valve. __________________ Install grate supports. I use this set up. I go hex head in. It seems to keep grate from slipping off when setting in. Also nice when you spin grate. I use 1 3/4" for top and 2" for bottom. Install gauge. Again use conduit nut that comes with gauge to lock in. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!* Last edited by Norcoredneck; 06-07-2008 at 06:39 PM..

06-07-2008, 09:12 PM	#45
chinesebob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-07-07 Location: Westerville,OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can hardly wait for the lid! __________________ Chinesebob - Central Ohio A Chinese speaking white guy in search of the perfect bbq.

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