UDS Building Class - Saturday

chinesebob · Jun 24, 2008

Brethren and Sisters,

I'm teaching a class on how to build a UDS class this weekend.

We're going low tech to keep the costs down since we're getting re-conditioned drums. Here's what we're going with.

Drum - 30.00 - totally clean.
Magnets for openings - 2.00
Screws, Washers, nuts - 5.00
Garage Door Handles - 3.00
basket - 12.00
Spicewine Temp Gauge - 20.00
Grill - 7.00

We'll be drilling the holes in the lid for vents.

3x 1" holes in the bottom
8 x 1/2" holes in the lid

I'm making the grills and fire grates out of 3/4" 9gg expanded metal.
The fire grate can be anywhere from 13" to 14.5" in diameter - opinions welcome.
The cooking grate is being cut from a template of an actual weber grate.
The sides of the basket are made out of 1/2" 10gg expanded metal.

Thoughts? I'm using the PPT and the discussions from this forum for the work book for everyone to use. Love some feedback if you've got it.

There will be 10 people attending. All proceeds go to the site.

ThChrMn · Jun 24, 2008

Sounds great! I wish I lived closer.

afreemaniii · Jun 24, 2008

me too. good luck with the day.

Harbormaster · Jun 24, 2008

chinesebob said:
The cooking grate is being cut from a template of an actual weber grate.

Is this expanded metal too?

Sounds like a great time Bob, wish I could be there. Good luck and have a blast!

Bbq Bubba · Jun 24, 2008

Sounds like a good plan bob, don't forget some bolts for the feet on the baskets.
Maybe Smokeandbeer can give you a hand, or is he taking the class?

QansasjayhawQ · Jun 24, 2008

chinesebob said:
[snip] I'm using the PPT and the discussions from this forum for the work book for everyone to use. . . . There will be 10 people attending. All proceeds go to the site.

That is an AWESOME idea!

How many others could produce a training session using the information gathered here and donate the proceeds to this site?

Way to be!

crome · Jun 25, 2008

good deal!!

Dr_KY · Jun 25, 2008

We'll be drilling the holes in the lid for vents.

3x 1" holes in the bottom
8 x 1/2" holes in the lid

Is that what you did with yours?

STX Cue · Jun 25, 2008

That is an absolutely brilliant idea. Be sure to let us know how it goes.

Smokin Mike · Jun 25, 2008

wow, wish I lived closer too!

michael

MTHank · Jun 25, 2008

Commute is a bit far for me... Besides I have to work Sunday. It sounds like a good/informative time is to be had. Great idea Bob!

Big George's BBQ · Jun 25, 2008

That is neat. I also wished I lived closer

Big George's BBQ · Jun 25, 2008

Almost forgot I am doing a BBQ class this weekend

chinesebob · Jun 25, 2008

Dr_KY said:
Is that what you did with yours?

No, but looking at the posts I think that's the most economical way to go.

Dr_KY · Jun 25, 2008

Try 2 1'' holes in the bottom.

Forney · Jun 25, 2008

If I didn't have to work I'd be there! Awesome Idea!!!

txschutte · Jun 25, 2008

Wyatt will be doing something similar at the Chili Cookoff. Except on Fox TV.
Building the smoker right in front of everyone, then placing it in the raffle.

Geez, Bob. You're like the Gene Simmons of the BBQ World, aren't ya?? If I can make money from it, I'm doin' it. WTG!!

Spydermike72 · Jun 25, 2008

txschutte said:
Geez, Bob. You're like the Gene Simmons of the BBQ World, aren't ya?? If I can make money from it, I'm doin' it. WTG!!

That is funny!! :lol:

Patrick's BBQ · Jun 25, 2008

Considering that I just lost my job and that I now have oodles of free time, Im in!!!!

Bob, I'll need directions my man.

You gonna havae some of that tasty burbon that you were chatting about?

Norcoredneck · Jun 25, 2008

Bourbon and powertools! Need webcam. Oh and firstaid kit. :biggrin:

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