My UDS is born!

fireitup · Jun 15, 2011

I finally decided to build my UDS. I picked up the barrel and fire basket from a client for free.:clap2: Picked up a 22.5 weber at a garage sale for $5. Hardware at Home Depot cost me $23.

Cut the lid off. Did the Weber top mod. Cut my holes and inserted the 3/4 inch pipe. My client then welded them. Grate holes and handles and I'm all set.

I will power wash then burn it with a propane weed burner tomorrow. How long will it take to cool down after burning with a weed burner? I want to start smoking!!!

MDG3 · Jun 15, 2011

You are on your way to a great DIY BBQ/smoker.:clap2:

RevZiLLa · Jun 16, 2011

nice job!

mykz26 · Jun 16, 2011

Is their a link for the Weber top mod? I have an extra Weber top I can use. Does it have to be the 22.5"?

scoper223 · Jun 16, 2011

congrats brother u will enjoy, plus its always a conversation piece while ur cooking, my friends can never believe the good food came off that thing

jaymo · Jun 16, 2011

Very nice! I'm still on the lookout for a cheap kettle lid for my new one.

bover · Jun 16, 2011

Welcome to the club!

fireitup · Jun 16, 2011

Thanks all

I have a question. I received my Maverick wireless thermometer yesterday. How big a hole should I drill to get me probes in? Is there a way to seal them tight?

fireitup · Jun 16, 2011

I did this:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89382

Except I didn't put the aluminum strips in. I just riveted the two inch lip to the barrel. On one side I made a small v cut on the barrel and was able to hammer it tight and rivet it in place. I have a small bump just below it but it fits nice and tight.

strawboss38679 · Jun 16, 2011

as far as your maverick probes go. I went with this approach

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1639116&postcount=7918

ha-ben-arrow · Jun 16, 2011

great job

biggs98 · Jun 16, 2011

Nice Job!!! I would also do a couple hour hot burn first, then powerwash and hit with the weedburner. Then season and smoke.

Johnny_Crunch · Jun 16, 2011

Nice looking cooker! :thumb:

Wampus · Jun 16, 2011

:thumb:

Congrats on the birth of your new "baby"!:becky:

fireitup · Jun 16, 2011

I have a another question

How long will it take to cool down after I burn it with a weed burner?

Also how hot does the bottom of this get when smoking? Can I put it on my pavers? Or should I get something to sit it on?

Groundhog66 · Jun 16, 2011

Aren't you supposed to burn it out prior to attaching all the hardware.

fireitup · Jun 16, 2011

Yes

but for logistical reasons I could not. Can't I just burn it with the hardware on? If not it's not hard to remove it.

Black Dog BBQ · Jun 16, 2011

fireitup said:
How long will it take to cool down after I burn it with a weed burner?

Also how hot does the bottom of this get when smoking? Can I put it on my pavers? Or should I get something to sit it on?

The bottom gets really hot. Pavers prob. OK dont set on the patio concrete!

Groundhog66 · Jun 16, 2011

fireitup said:
but for logistical reasons I could not. Can't I just burn it with the hardware on? If not it's not hard to remove it.

I wouldn't torch the hardware, can't imagine it will come out unscathed.

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