The Aussie UDS build has begun!!!

10_Bears · 10-17-2011, 11:38 PM

Today I performed the burning of the drum.

UDS1.JPG

UDS2.jpg

I have also bought my intake nipples and heat proof paint. Tomorrow I will be buying more goodies to get me closer to finishing the magnificent beast.

Questions, I've had a fire in the drum, how do I burn the lid??? And, I've noticed some people have stickers / wraps on their drum smokers, does the heat affect them at all?

Stay tuned, I will keep updating this thread with my progress.

I'd also like to thank the forum and it's members for all the valuable information.

GEORGIA CRACKER(FROM TEX) · 10-17-2011, 11:52 PM

Be careful burning the lid if you are going to use it for a top. It will warp fairly easily.
I stripped mine with paint stripper and then made sure it was washed good and clean, before I painted the outside. I used a citrus based stripper, and it came shiny clean. Good luck on your build, you will enjoy your smoker when it is done!

Alan in Ga · 10-18-2011, 12:31 AM

I agree about the lid Heat will warp the heck out of it strip t instead

Billie · 10-18-2011, 01:07 AM

Have fun with your build ;)

JMSetzler · 10-18-2011, 01:25 AM

I think that original green color is pretty cool :)

Downtown Smokeout · 10-18-2011, 09:02 AM

Sandblasted my lid before performing the Weber mod. But be careful, even the heat generated from glass bead blasting will warp it a little bit. The sides of a drum stay surprisingly cool, no problem with stickers or emblems. 4dueces has a friend that can make custom wraps. You can find some examples of his work in the UDS picture thread.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...=100279&page=3

4dueces · 10-18-2011, 09:27 AM

Questions, I've had a fire in the drum, how do I burn the lid??? And, I've noticed some people have stickers / wraps on their drum smokers, does the heat affect them at all?

I've not had any problems with the graphics on any of mine, but I every seldom let the temps go above 300-325 on the drums. Good luck with the build, you'll love the UDS when your done.

10_Bears · 10-18-2011, 05:34 PM

This is why I love this forum, A1 advice, thanks very much!!!

I do have one problem though, 4dueces you may need to change your avatar, I find it very difficult to read what you've posted.

BillywannaQ · 10-18-2011, 05:58 PM

Good luck on your build. Keep us posted.

SmokinAussie · 10-19-2011, 04:13 PM

Hey 10_Bears!

Great start on your UDS... I've wanted to make one for ages but now I've got a WSM instead. Where in Melbourne are you???

Cheers!

Bill

1FUNVET · 10-19-2011, 04:32 PM

Great start so far. Good luck with the build.

10_Bears · 10-19-2011, 04:52 PM

Hit the drum with a wire wheel last night, came up great. If I didn't have such cool colours picked out for it (my football team), I'd consider a clear coat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinAussie

Hey 10_Bears!

Great start on your UDS... I've wanted to make one for ages but now I've got a WSM instead. Where in Melbourne are you???

Cheers!

Bill

SmokinAussie, I'm from Hoppers Crossing, and you? Do you know where I can get a good quality thermometer locally. Struggling with that a bit.

BigBobBQ · 10-20-2011, 09:06 PM

good looking start cant wait to see more and the finished drum.

martyleach · 10-20-2011, 09:19 PM

Looking forward to the build thread! Great start.

SmokinAussie · 10-20-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10_Bears

Hit the drum with a wire wheel last night, came up great. If I didn't have such cool colours picked out for it (my football team), I'd consider a clear coat.

SmokinAussie, I'm from Hoppers Crossing, and you? Do you know where I can get a good quality thermometer locally. Struggling with that a bit.

Bloody Hell, you're way out on the other side of town. I'm in Rowville!

You can buy Tru-Tel and ET-73 Theromometers through Amazon. There's just no locally reliable suppliers.

Also, you can get a Thermopen from http://www.rossbrownsales.com.au/index.html but the ones they have are Celcius only versions which p!ssed me off no end.

Cheers!

Bill

10-17-2011, 11:38 PM	#1
10_Bears On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-06-11 Location: Melbourne, Australia	The Aussie UDS build has begun!!! Today I performed the burning of the drum. UDS1.JPG UDS2.jpg I have also bought my intake nipples and heat proof paint. Tomorrow I will be buying more goodies to get me closer to finishing the magnificent beast. Questions, I've had a fire in the drum, how do I burn the lid??? And, I've noticed some people have stickers / wraps on their drum smokers, does the heat affect them at all? Stay tuned, I will keep updating this thread with my progress. I'd also like to thank the forum and it's members for all the valuable information.

10-18-2011, 12:31 AM	#3
Alan in Ga is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-19-09 Location: Macon,Ga	I agree about the lid Heat will warp the heck out of it strip t instead __________________ NB Black Diamond, 57 Smokehouse BBQ Team [URL="http://www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/"]www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/[/URL] Certified GBA Judge/Competetior [SIZE=3]Golden Goose Egg(4 Times Certified)[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Stumps 223 ,2 UDS,NB Hondo[/SIZE]

10-18-2011, 01:07 AM	#4
Billie Got Wood. Join Date: 09-20-11 Location: Belgium - Limburg	Have fun with your build ;) __________________ OTP 22.5". Mini Smoker. 16" Cheapo Offset smoker. 22'' Selfmade TDS. DIY PID Controller

10-18-2011, 01:25 AM	#5
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Name/Nickname : John	I think that original green color is pretty cool :) __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/mancavemeals"]http://facebook.com/mancavemeals[/URL]

10-18-2011, 09:02 AM	#6
Downtown Smokeout Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-10 Location: Evansville, IN	Sandblasted my lid before performing the Weber mod. But be careful, even the heat generated from glass bead blasting will warp it a little bit. The sides of a drum stay surprisingly cool, no problem with stickers or emblems. 4dueces has a friend that can make custom wraps. You can find some examples of his work in the UDS picture thread. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...=100279&page=3 __________________ Aaron Weber Imperial Sequoia (restoration in progress) Weber Platinum (The Green Lantern) Weber OTS 22.5 Weber SJ UDS (with more to come) Cheapo gasser Old Smokey ES (A gift, don't buy one) Humble member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers Honor bound to protect, prepare, and serve

10-17-2011, 11:52 PM	#2
GEORGIA CRACKER(FROM TEX) Got Wood. Join Date: 06-19-11 Location: Dallas, Ga.	Be careful burning the lid if you are going to use it for a top. It will warp fairly easily. I stripped mine with paint stripper and then made sure it was washed good and clean, before I painted the outside. I used a citrus based stripper, and it came shiny clean. Good luck on your build, you will enjoy your smoker when it is done!

10-18-2011, 09:27 AM	#7
4dueces is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-19-10 Location: Cornpatch USA Name/Nickname : Fitz	Questions, I've had a fire in the drum, how do I burn the lid??? And, I've noticed some people have stickers / wraps on their drum smokers, does the heat affect them at all? I've not had any problems with the graphics on any of mine, but I every seldom let the temps go above 300-325 on the drums. Good luck with the build, you'll love the UDS when your done.

10-18-2011, 05:34 PM	#8
10_Bears On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-06-11 Location: Melbourne, Australia	This is why I love this forum, A1 advice, thanks very much!!! I do have one problem though, 4dueces you may need to change your avatar, I find it very difficult to read what you've posted.

10-18-2011, 05:58 PM	#9
BillywannaQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-08-08 Location: El Paso, Texas	Good luck on your build. Keep us posted.

10-19-2011, 04:13 PM	#10
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	Hey 10_Bears! Great start on your UDS... I've wanted to make one for ages but now I've got a WSM instead. Where in Melbourne are you??? Cheers! Bill __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...

10-19-2011, 04:32 PM	#11
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La	Great start so far. Good luck with the build.

10-20-2011, 09:06 PM	#13
BigBobBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Live Oak, Florida	good looking start cant wait to see more and the finished drum. __________________ Char-Griller Akorn, Webber 22.5 grill, performer, UDS.

10-20-2011, 09:19 PM	#14
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	Looking forward to the build thread! Great start. __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]