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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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04-28-2013, 08:31 PM | #10831 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 02-19-13
Location: Little Rock, AR
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Hello. I just made my first UDS. I can't wait to cook on this guy. I had the barrel sandblasted for $25. It was well worth the money. If I made another UDS, and I probably will, I would take more time making my air intake holes. They're not very tight, but they'll work. I'll probably have someone tack weld them.
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04-28-2013, 09:55 PM | #10832 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 09-07-12
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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It looks like you bought an open head drum. Did you find that the lit fit on well without the gasket. Mine seemed too large for the barrel so I couldn't hinge it but maybe mine was warped. Nice job and KISS well done |
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04-29-2013, 02:12 PM | #10833 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 03-13-13
Location: Manassas, VA
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First UDS Build
Well after lurking for some time now and gathering ideas...I have completed my first UDS. It was some work but I am ready for her maiden test burn tomorrow. Hope the picture comes out..
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04-29-2013, 02:32 PM | #10834 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-18-13
Location: Woodbridge, Ca.
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Nice build on your smoker. I had problems with my intake holes not being real tight as well. I put a washer on the inside and outside of the pipe and that solved that. I like you exhaust cover I did the same thing on mine. |
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04-29-2013, 02:54 PM | #10835 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 02-19-13
Location: Little Rock, AR
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Thanks Outboard. I thought about that, but I'm having trouble finding a big enough washer. Did you have to modify them at all or am I just looking in the wrong places (home depot, etc)?
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04-29-2013, 03:14 PM | #10836 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-18-13
Location: Woodbridge, Ca.
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washers
Not sure if you have an Orchard Supply Store thats where I found mine. Home Depot had some but would have had to drill out to bigger size.
I actually looked at my drum and seen I put on 2 on each side. If you cant find any let me know I have some extras I will give you Todd |
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04-29-2013, 09:06 PM | #10837 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 07-07-09
Location: Sloatsburg, NY
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It fit great with the gasket removed--so much so that I never had to use the lock ring to seal it up. When I installed the hinge it got a bit off center with some high spots so I had to massage it with a mallet. Problem solved!
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04-30-2013, 03:59 AM | #10838 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-11-13
Location: Winona, MN
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Why would the lock ring be needed? Lid should seal well enough, smoking or not, right? |
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05-02-2013, 08:28 PM | #10839 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-19-13
Location: Medford, Oregon
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Still reading the entire thread, and gathering parts. I'm up to page 300, and laughing at the folks complaining about having to read all 4500 posts so far. I tell you, it's a real eye-opener to watch the evolution of the UDS take place over the course of 6 years.
I gotta get on the ball and get a drum to burn before the burn permit expires. Film at 11...
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05-02-2013, 09:01 PM | #10840 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-19-13
Location: Mississippi
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Finally finished my UDS. Decided to just use a high heat clear coat instead of painting it. Added my favorite logo just to see what it would look like.
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05-03-2013, 06:49 AM | #10841 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-11-13
Location: Winona, MN
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Refer to page 721, Salad Bowl top - Squatchin' re drips from rim edge.
Later finding, the moisture drips were not a big problem, so forget it. Mostly condensed vapor and little or no grease. Will see after a few more smokes. Last edited by BobBill; 05-03-2013 at 08:48 AM.. |
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05-03-2013, 08:19 AM | #10842 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 10-15-12
Location: Anaheim, CA
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Something else you can do it use RTV Caulk on both sides, just in case you don't have a tight fit.
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05-03-2013, 08:54 AM | #10843 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-11-13
Location: Winona, MN
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Not a big fan of using gasket stuff etc, but will consider idea. Thanks. I imagine the problem is not much different than when using Weber top that extends outside, unless their angle at edge traps the moisture. That is why I mentioned it...seems the cost of the Salad bowl is about the same as if one installed the 6-inch inside metal ring to support a medium Weber top, if the top cost nothing... |
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05-03-2013, 09:56 AM | #10844 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 02-25-13
Location: Central, IL
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After a lot of advice from Outnumbered and reading this thread until my eyes were bleeding, I figured it was time to get one built.
A good friend found me a barrel. cut out the lid, and welded up a coal basket for the promise of some free Q. The barrel was unlined and held antifreeze. We washed it out with a Hotsy power washer and detergent, then I burned it out. I sanded the outside with a random orbit sander and got all the hardware on in a couple hours. I looked for a couple weeks on CL and couldnt find a used Weber kettle for a decent price, so I grabbed a CharBroil kettle from Menards that was on sale for $38. I figured that was a decent price for a lid & grate. The lid didn't fit. Since I'm not a welder I got a little creative with a 6' stick of aluminum and a riveter. It was painted by 10, seasoned by noon and cooking dinner by mid-afternoon. And now for the first weekend PRON: |
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05-03-2013, 11:17 AM | #10845 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 05-18-12
Location: Windsor,Va
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Looks Great! Nice Bark on the brisket too! Man I'm hungry now.......
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