Mini UDS/WSM Throw together

J_Smoke · 07-06-2013, 09:47 AM

I have a WSM at home I have put some hours on, and had the urge to have something smoked here at the family's place while on vacation.

I found a new in box Smokey Joe on CL for .50 on the dollar, and then found an old oil barrel out on the farm filled with used oil and buried up to the first rib for who knows how long!

Here are some pics of the on the road project...I did what I could with what I had.

Looking forward to the pork shoulder in the brine!

I will leave it here so when I come back to visit we can enjoy some good eats!

Pyle's BBQ · 07-06-2013, 09:56 AM

Great description. The pictures didn't post.

J_Smoke · 07-06-2013, 10:10 AM

Figuring out the pic thing...I think I got them up now.

Bludawg · 07-06-2013, 10:15 AM

Nice build I have the same thermo on my Mini it is very accurate and super responsive.

hachi-roku_fan · 07-06-2013, 10:23 AM

Did you paint the inside? Looks really clean! I had the same latch idea for mine! Good looking mini wsm

stl-rich · 07-06-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

Nice build I have the same thermo on my Mini it is very accurate and super responsive.

What kind of thermo is it? I can use another one

Bludawg · 07-06-2013, 11:01 AM

It's a Taylor candy thermo. I got this one at my Hardware store, I have seen them at Sears too. You won't find a better thermo for 7.00.

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Originally Posted by stl-rich

What kind of thermo is it? I can use another one

Carbon · 07-06-2013, 11:15 AM

Nice build!
I have the same 16-gallon drum midi-wsm. I started out with a drilled out drum bottom but after a couple of cooks I decided to cut the bottom out completely.
I also replaced the original legs with wider aluminum legs for stability.

Budman1 · 07-06-2013, 11:18 AM

Good job!

J_Smoke · 07-06-2013, 11:19 AM

Bludawg had the thermo right. Its what the hardware store had handy and I like the large face.

I didnt paint the inside. After I burned it out, I oiled it up for the first smoke.

Gilstarr · 07-06-2013, 11:21 AM

Ain't that cute as all get out!! I have enjoyed my mini... you will too.. Nice job..

Pyle's BBQ · 07-06-2013, 11:24 AM

Great looking build.

hachi-roku_fan · 07-06-2013, 05:31 PM

What size drum is that? Might go this route instead of the 32 qt pot

Crajoh71 · 07-06-2013, 05:38 PM

Wow! that looks really good. Great Job.

twofishy4u · 07-06-2013, 10:21 PM

I have 2 of these in my garage. I used 2 racks and a water pan. Works great for anything less than 5 hours. Lump is a must as the ashes clog the bottom vent easily. I built my last one for under $25. They work great. Love them for ribs and if you do a longer cook the mid section comes off pretty nicely.

07-06-2013, 09:56 AM	#2
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	Great description. The pictures didn't post. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

07-06-2013, 10:15 AM	#4
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Nice build I have the same thermo on my Mini it is very accurate and super responsive. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

07-06-2013, 11:15 AM	#8
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles	Nice build! I have the same 16-gallon drum midi-wsm. I started out with a drilled out drum bottom but after a couple of cooks I decided to cut the bottom out completely. I also replaced the original legs with wider aluminum legs for stability. __________________ ....UDS....Mini-WSM....Midi-WSM....Mod-ECB....22.5-OTG....34"wood fired pizza oven....

07-06-2013, 11:18 AM	#9
Budman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-13 Location: Wyoming County, N.Y.	Good job! __________________ UDS, Mini-UDS, Weber OTS, smokey joe, gasser, 3 pie irons, and a weenie fork. [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=34"][COLOR="Blue"]Secret Squirrel Society[/COLOR][/URL] - Nope, doesn't exist. Bob Semper Fi

07-06-2013, 11:24 AM	#12
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	Great looking build. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

07-06-2013, 10:10 AM	#3
J_Smoke Found some matches. Join Date: 07-05-13 Location: Lebanon, OR	Figuring out the pic thing...I think I got them up now.

07-06-2013, 10:23 AM	#5
hachi-roku_fan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-25-13 Location: Los Angeles	Did you paint the inside? Looks really clean! I had the same latch idea for mine! Good looking mini wsm

07-06-2013, 11:19 AM	#10
J_Smoke Found some matches. Join Date: 07-05-13 Location: Lebanon, OR	Bludawg had the thermo right. Its what the hardware store had handy and I like the large face. I didnt paint the inside. After I burned it out, I oiled it up for the first smoke.

07-06-2013, 11:21 AM	#11
Gilstarr Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-10-09 Location: Hanover Va	Ain't that cute as all get out!! I have enjoyed my mini... you will too.. Nice job..

07-06-2013, 05:31 PM	#13
hachi-roku_fan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-25-13 Location: Los Angeles	What size drum is that? Might go this route instead of the 32 qt pot

07-06-2013, 05:38 PM	#14
Crajoh71 Found some matches. Join Date: 06-30-13 Location: Yardley, PA	Wow! that looks really good. Great Job.

07-06-2013, 10:21 PM	#15
twofishy4u Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-20-12 Location: se wisconsin	I have 2 of these in my garage. I used 2 racks and a water pan. Works great for anything less than 5 hours. Lump is a must as the ashes clog the bottom vent easily. I built my last one for under $25. They work great. Love them for ribs and if you do a longer cook the mid section comes off pretty nicely.