Yet another UDS build!! But is mine any different? - Page 3

uncblue · 08-22-2013, 10:42 PM

awesome design..Love that NC ingenuity

I've been noodling over the idea of putting together a small cook where I feed as many vets and their families visiting the Durham VA or trying to do a cook for the Ronald McDonald house for families with sick loved ones... I think your 85 gal drum would hold enough food to make quite a few people happy...

PM me if interested in joining us

WombleNC · 08-22-2013, 10:42 PM

@ Dave M......... yeah its pretty tall. If I put a dome lid on it the DHS would think I had a mini SCUD missile sitting on my patio! lol
I am alittle over 6' tall and I can still put a grate all the way down on my lowest setting without any problem. The coal basket will be a challenge. I will prolly have to make me some hooks of some sort.

Wampus · 08-22-2013, 10:51 PM

That's bad arse!

Really dig the design and craftsmanship. Awesome job!!

uncblue · 08-22-2013, 10:55 PM

I saw a charcoal basket design earlier on youtube that had a chain attached to it..seemed real easy to access it and remove with it

WombleNC · 08-22-2013, 11:01 PM

I believe I seen the same one. I have a similar idea but my basket handle will be solid and I will use a chain to retrieve the basket. Either that or make two T handle hooks.

WombleNC · 08-22-2013, 11:05 PM

Also....... I may have a line on another 85 gal drum. The guy I got mine from had another. It had a few battle scars but never the less it was an 85. If anyone is in the area an may want it let me know and I will see if he still has it.

borzwazie · 08-22-2013, 11:06 PM

well, if it's real tall, I recommend you only cook with old t-shirts. all your cook shirts are gonna get a grease line across the belly that never comes out :D

uncblue · 08-22-2013, 11:13 PM

I've been entertaining the idea of a UDS for quite some time..I'd love to take you up on the offer but I dont have any of the awesome toys that I see in your pics... You went for metal toys and I went for a small wood working shop....

very tempting though.....

WombleNC · 08-22-2013, 11:14 PM

I am not sure I have a T-shirt that doesn't have a stain of some sort. Oh.... no wait I think I have one. My wife keeps it in a Ziploc bag...

martyleach · 08-22-2013, 11:34 PM

Does a Weber 26" lid come close to fitting? I'd sure try that approach if you've got the welding skills (and you do..).

Wneill20 · 08-22-2013, 11:46 PM

Very nice! I like everything about it

smokemaster1 · 08-23-2013, 02:05 AM

That's a sweet machine!

fedex · 08-23-2013, 02:30 AM

This is why I look at every new UDS build on here. I've made 20+ over the last 5 years for friends and profit and learned every thing I know about them from this website. Alway love the different twists people do to these awesome cookers.

kwas68 · 08-23-2013, 07:25 AM

Love the rack design. I wish I knew how to weld...

dwfisk · 08-23-2013, 07:40 AM

For thermos, I would add a Tel Tru, they are probably the most reliable, come in a bunch of sizes and face color options (I use the glow in the dark but they make a trick black face also). I would also add a couple gromets to insert probes from an electronic unit. I use the iGrill but Maverick makes a great unit ant there is a new BluTherm Duo wireless bluetooth unit out from Thermoworks (the makers of Thermopen).

08-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#31
uncblue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-28-13 Location: Raleigh, NC	awesome design..Love that NC ingenuity I've been noodling over the idea of putting together a small cook where I feed as many vets and their families visiting the Durham VA or trying to do a cook for the Ronald McDonald house for families with sick loved ones... I think your 85 gal drum would hold enough food to make quite a few people happy... PM me if interested in joining us __________________ Vision Classic Kamado, Vision Classic Kamado Kub, Weber Summit Platinum D6, Lime Green Weber Performer, Weber OTG, & Lime Green Weber Smokey Joe

08-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#32
WombleNC Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Mebane, NC	@ Dave M......... yeah its pretty tall. If I put a dome lid on it the DHS would think I had a mini SCUD missile sitting on my patio! lol I am alittle over 6' tall and I can still put a grate all the way down on my lowest setting without any problem. The coal basket will be a challenge. I will prolly have to make me some hooks of some sort. __________________ My UDS is better than your UDS...

08-22-2013, 10:51 PM	#33
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN	That's bad arse! Really dig the design and craftsmanship. Awesome job!! __________________ [COLOR="Blue"][B]"Oh, I don’t reject Christ. I love Christ. It’s just that so many of you Christians are so unlike Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi[/B][/COLOR]

08-22-2013, 10:55 PM	#34
uncblue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-28-13 Location: Raleigh, NC	I saw a charcoal basket design earlier on youtube that had a chain attached to it..seemed real easy to access it and remove with it __________________ Vision Classic Kamado, Vision Classic Kamado Kub, Weber Summit Platinum D6, Lime Green Weber Performer, Weber OTG, & Lime Green Weber Smokey Joe

08-22-2013, 11:01 PM	#35
WombleNC Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Mebane, NC	I believe I seen the same one. I have a similar idea but my basket handle will be solid and I will use a chain to retrieve the basket. Either that or make two T handle hooks. __________________ My UDS is better than your UDS...

08-22-2013, 11:05 PM	#36
WombleNC Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Mebane, NC	Also....... I may have a line on another 85 gal drum. The guy I got mine from had another. It had a few battle scars but never the less it was an 85. If anyone is in the area an may want it let me know and I will see if he still has it. __________________ My UDS is better than your UDS...

08-22-2013, 11:06 PM	#37
borzwazie Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-07-11 Location: Ellwood City, PA	well, if it's real tall, I recommend you only cook with old t-shirts. all your cook shirts are gonna get a grease line across the belly that never comes out :D

08-22-2013, 11:13 PM	#38
uncblue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-28-13 Location: Raleigh, NC	I've been entertaining the idea of a UDS for quite some time..I'd love to take you up on the offer but I dont have any of the awesome toys that I see in your pics... You went for metal toys and I went for a small wood working shop.... very tempting though..... __________________ Vision Classic Kamado, Vision Classic Kamado Kub, Weber Summit Platinum D6, Lime Green Weber Performer, Weber OTG, & Lime Green Weber Smokey Joe

08-22-2013, 11:14 PM	#39
WombleNC Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Mebane, NC	I am not sure I have a T-shirt that doesn't have a stain of some sort. Oh.... no wait I think I have one. My wife keeps it in a Ziploc bag... __________________ My UDS is better than your UDS...

08-22-2013, 11:34 PM	#40
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	Does a Weber 26" lid come close to fitting? I'd sure try that approach if you've got the welding skills (and you do..). __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

08-22-2013, 11:46 PM	#41
Wneill20 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-08-12 Location: Murrieta ca	Very nice! I like everything about it __________________ Smoke This BBQ Team,Jambo Jr,2 BP UDS'S,2 Pellet Smokers

08-23-2013, 02:05 AM	#42
smokemaster1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-11-09 Location: Germany. I'm not German. Just live here.	That's a sweet machine! __________________ KCBS member, CBJ, IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. WGA, WBS, 3x - UDS & WSM on Wheels, 2x - Performers, Weber Genesis.

08-23-2013, 02:30 AM	#43
fedex Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-21-10 Location: Cypress, CA	This is why I look at every new UDS build on here. I've made 20+ over the last 5 years for friends and profit and learned every thing I know about them from this website. Alway love the different twists people do to these awesome cookers. __________________ UDS, Yellow 22", 2008 Weber Ranch, SS Blue Performer, 18" Blue Platinum, Wife Model#1962

08-23-2013, 07:25 AM	#44
kwas68 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-09-10 Location: Oak Forest, IL	Love the rack design. I wish I knew how to weld... __________________ Co-Pitmaster of Hatfield and McCoy Barbecue Pitmaster of South Side Pit Men UDS's, Multiple Weber Grills

08-23-2013, 07:40 AM	#45
dwfisk Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Fairfield, Florida Name/Nickname : Dave	For thermos, I would add a Tel Tru, they are probably the most reliable, come in a bunch of sizes and face color options (I use the glow in the dark but they make a trick black face also). I would also add a couple gromets to insert probes from an electronic unit. I use the iGrill but Maverick makes a great unit ant there is a new BluTherm Duo wireless bluetooth unit out from Thermoworks (the makers of Thermopen). __________________ I'm Dave Got a bunch of cooking toys and a custom metal fabrication shop where I spend my time building all sorts of smokers & outdoor cooking gear.