Yet another UDS build!! But is mine any different? - Page 4

WombleNC · 08-23-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kwas68

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

I have been welding on and off since college with stick welders. I wouldn't say I was a pro but I can lay a decent bead. I picked up a lower end wire welder and I was amazed how easy it was. My wife even helped on my grates!!! I told her it was like a really hot glue gun....lol

WombleNC · 08-23-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by martyleach

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..).

I have been told that they do but I haven't had any luck finding one.

HookedOnQ · 08-23-2013, 08:53 AM

Awesome build! Love the idea for the grates. Keep us posted

WombleNC · 08-24-2013, 10:43 PM

Here are a few pics of the shelf I fabbed up this afternoon.

WombleNC · 08-24-2013, 10:48 PM

just have it tacked on. Going to finish up with the shelf tomorrow. Should start on the lid. I got some pretty good ideas on what I am going to do.

WombleNC · 08-24-2013, 10:50 PM

forgot the pic...lol

Fwismoker · 08-24-2013, 10:56 PM

Absolutely freeking love it! To top it off if you make the charcoal basket adjustable like the Big Poppa Drum...similar or the same concept it would be icing on the cake and be an incredible versatile smoker and grill for ya.

jeffturnerjr · 08-24-2013, 11:14 PM

Good gosh man... you could sell those puppies and make bank.
Meant to ask, what did you use to buff the inside and out of the drum?

WombleNC · 08-25-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffturnerjr

Good gosh man... you could sell those puppies and make bank.
Meant to ask, what did you use to buff the inside and out of the drum?

I did a good burn in it then hit it wit a wire wheel. The inside had some pitting and wire wheel didn't quite get it all so I sprayed it with some ospho to kill the rust. I plan on going over the inside again with a wire wheel, wiping down with ach and season with some lard.

Twelvegaugepump · 08-25-2013, 08:44 AM

This is an awesome build thread. Keep the pics coming. Nice work!

WombleNC · 08-25-2013, 09:07 AM

Ok Guys..... bare with me. I ran out of Oxygen for my torch last night So it may be a few days before I can get started on my lid. Got to have my torch to bend my handles. Stay tuned and be patient

Thanks!!

Also.... need some feedback. I was thinking of putting another shelf on the other side to match. I really haven't made up my mind. I kind of like the way it looks now. Or if anybody has any other ideas you would like to see I would like to hear them.

Johnny Ca$h · 08-25-2013, 09:12 AM

Very nice love how you made the grate with built in adjustments and over all vision on the build so far

WombleNC · 08-25-2013, 08:16 PM

Started on the lid. Welded the exhaust pipe on the inside.

WombleNC · 08-25-2013, 08:20 PM

Chrome tips slide on and have a lock screw.

Fwismoker · 08-25-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WombleNC

Chrome tips slide on and have a lock screw.

You'll want to be able to close off that exhaust when you're done cooking...Do you have something that will plug those up air tight? Cork might fit ok in the chrome tips but what ever you use just make sure it can cut off the air. It'll save you tons of fuel!

08-23-2013, 08:53 AM	#48
HookedOnQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-31-12 Location: chesterfield, va	Awesome build! Love the idea for the grates. Keep us posted __________________ BLUE WEBER 22.5 OTG,(OBUDS) OVERBUILT U.D.S, MAVERICK ET732, 38"x38"x7' SMOKE HOUSE.

08-24-2013, 10:48 PM	#50
WombleNC Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Mebane, NC	just have it tacked on. Going to finish up with the shelf tomorrow. Should start on the lid. I got some pretty good ideas on what I am going to do. __________________ My UDS is better than your UDS...

08-24-2013, 10:56 PM	#52
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08-24-2013, 11:14 PM	#53
jeffturnerjr is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Odessa, TX	Good gosh man... you could sell those puppies and make bank. Meant to ask, what did you use to buff the inside and out of the drum? __________________ Husband, Father & Pastor. Offset Cooker made by Muscrat, Weber Kettle, El Cheapo Brinkman

08-25-2013, 09:07 AM	#56
WombleNC Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Mebane, NC	Ok Guys..... bare with me. I ran out of Oxygen for my torch last night So it may be a few days before I can get started on my lid. Got to have my torch to bend my handles. Stay tuned and be patient Thanks!! Also.... need some feedback. I was thinking of putting another shelf on the other side to match. I really haven't made up my mind. I kind of like the way it looks now. Or if anybody has any other ideas you would like to see I would like to hear them. __________________ My UDS is better than your UDS...

08-25-2013, 08:44 AM	#55
Twelvegaugepump is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-21-11 Location: Greenville, WI Name/Nickname : Kevin	This is an awesome build thread. Keep the pics coming. Nice work!

08-25-2013, 09:12 AM	#57
Johnny Ca$h Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-28-10 Location: Richfield,oh	Very nice love how you made the grate with built in adjustments and over all vision on the build so far __________________ Homemade bbq wagon,weber performer, Homemade off set patio smoker,UDS,gaser