I kinda screwed up my UDS build... Need a solution

sigpi906 · 05-07-2013, 09:36 AM

It's not the end of the world, but I was new to using a step-bit when drilling the holes for the air intake. As such, the 1/2" nipples do screw in... kinda. But the conduit lock nuts dont hold them on.

So, is there some sort of epoxy or something that I can use to help stabilize the nipples? I don't have access to a welder, and I can use the UDS as it is... but I want it to be "right" and I'm not sure what my options are for getting the nipples to stick.

Side note: I've never typed out the word nipple so many times in my life.

deguerre · 05-07-2013, 09:39 AM

JB weld is your friend. It's rated for up to 550 degrees so it might work.

Randbo · 05-07-2013, 09:41 AM

just put a lock nut on both sides. it dose not need to screw fit the hole.

hamiltont · 05-07-2013, 09:41 AM

You're screwing the "conduit lock nuts" on the same end of the 1/2" pipe and not from each end, right?

And what Randbo said ^^^

Teamfour · 05-07-2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

jb weld is your friend. It's rated for up to 550 degrees so it might work.

^^^+1

Randbo · 05-07-2013, 09:48 AM

screw one locknut onto the nipple. insert the nipple into the side of the drum and put the next lock nut on the inside of the drum. The drum is sandwiched between the two locknuts.

sigpi906 · 05-07-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Randbo

screw one locknut onto the nipple. insert the nipple into the side of the drum and put the next lock nut on the inside of the drum. The drum is sandwiched between the two locknuts.

Yeah, Randbo this is what I've done. Unfortunately it's still got quite a bit of wiggle to it... I mean it's really not "locked in". It's to the point where if I try to spin the nipple cap off, the nipple just spins with it.... and then it backs itself out of the hole.

Maybe JBweld is the next option. I'm clearly not cut out to understand the concept of how lock nuts work.

hamiltont · 05-07-2013, 10:17 AM

Are you using a hammer & screwdriver to tighten the lock nuts?

Bludawg · 05-07-2013, 10:18 AM

Just increase the intake size! 1/2" is too small unless you add 8. 3/4 minimum 1" even better then you only need 3 or 2 respectively

huskerfan1200 · 05-07-2013, 10:43 AM

Fridge magnets!!

twells427 · 05-07-2013, 10:47 AM

fridge magnets +1 :)

Captain Dave · 05-07-2013, 11:50 AM

J.B.Weld... available at your auto parts store.

criffaaa1 · 05-07-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

Just increase the intake size! 1/2" is too small unless you add 8. 3/4 minimum 1" even better then you only need 3 or 2 respectively

What he said, I did 3 3/4" nipples 1" holes per this thread

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=43943

Captain Dave · 05-07-2013, 11:51 AM

I think I used 3/4" nipple in mine.

Captain Dave · 05-07-2013, 11:53 AM

Whatever you do, don't use magnets! Heat lessens a magnets power. If they fall off during a cook..... disaster.
Don't ask me how I know.

05-07-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
sigpi906 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-05-13 Location: Little Rock, AR	I kinda screwed up my UDS build... Need a solution It's not the end of the world, but I was new to using a step-bit when drilling the holes for the air intake. As such, the 1/2" nipples do screw in... kinda. But the conduit lock nuts dont hold them on. So, is there some sort of epoxy or something that I can use to help stabilize the nipples? I don't have access to a welder, and I can use the UDS as it is... but I want it to be "right" and I'm not sure what my options are for getting the nipples to stick. Side note: I've never typed out the word nipple so many times in my life.
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05-07-2013, 09:39 AM	#2
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	JB weld is your friend. It's rated for up to 550 degrees so it might work. __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

05-07-2013, 09:41 AM	#3
Randbo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Brookings Oregon	just put a lock nut on both sides. it dose not need to screw fit the hole. __________________ 3 UDS, One charcoal eating fire breathing home bulit trailer pit,

05-07-2013, 09:41 AM	#4
hamiltont is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-24-10 Location: Lincoln, NE Name/Nickname : hamiltont	You're screwing the "conduit lock nuts" on the same end of the 1/2" pipe and not from each end, right? And what Randbo said ^^^ __________________ If Homebrew & BBQ aren't the answer, then you're askin' the wrong questions... Cheers!!!

05-07-2013, 09:48 AM	#6
Randbo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Brookings Oregon	screw one locknut onto the nipple. insert the nipple into the side of the drum and put the next lock nut on the inside of the drum. The drum is sandwiched between the two locknuts. __________________ 3 UDS, One charcoal eating fire breathing home bulit trailer pit,

05-07-2013, 10:17 AM	#8
hamiltont is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-24-10 Location: Lincoln, NE Name/Nickname : hamiltont	Are you using a hammer & screwdriver to tighten the lock nuts? __________________ If Homebrew & BBQ aren't the answer, then you're askin' the wrong questions... Cheers!!!

05-07-2013, 10:18 AM	#9
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Just increase the intake size! 1/2" is too small unless you add 8. 3/4 minimum 1" even better then you only need 3 or 2 respectively __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

05-07-2013, 10:43 AM	#10
huskerfan1200 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-10-12 Location: Rochester, MN	Fridge magnets!!

05-07-2013, 10:47 AM	#11
twells427 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-01-10 Location: Crete Nebraska	fridge magnets +1 :)

05-07-2013, 11:50 AM	#12
Captain Dave is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Luling, Texas 78648	J.B.Weld... available at your auto parts store. __________________ Thanks for noticing

05-07-2013, 11:51 AM	#14
Captain Dave is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Luling, Texas 78648	I think I used 3/4" nipple in mine. __________________ Thanks for noticing

05-07-2013, 11:53 AM	#15
Captain Dave is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Luling, Texas 78648	Whatever you do, don't use magnets! Heat lessens a magnets power. If they fall off during a cook..... disaster. Don't ask me how I know. __________________ Thanks for noticing