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11-05-2012, 05:06 PM | #1 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-25-12
Location: Huntsville, Tx
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My first UDS
Almost finished with my UDS build. I need the thermostats and a lid. The lid is proving to be the hard part. Excuse the fire basket, it's made from entirely scrap metal.
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11-05-2012, 05:30 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 07-30-12
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Is yours an open or closed top? Couldn't tell from pictures. Either way I'd go with a weber lid. Mines a closed top with a weber lid. Looking good! :)
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11-05-2012, 07:00 PM | #3 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 10-18-12
Location: Peachester Queensland
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I use a closed top with a Weber lid, got it from the local waste management recycling centre , complete weber for $15!
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11-05-2012, 07:18 PM | #4 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-25-12
Location: Huntsville, Tx
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When I find a lid it will be closed top. I burned it out this evening and then borrowed/stole my BIL's weber lid so I could season it. Maybe I'll let him have his lid back tomorrow.
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11-05-2012, 07:19 PM | #5 |
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looks good. Let us know how your first cook goes.
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11-05-2012, 07:21 PM | #6 |
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Join Date: 07-05-10
Location: Alabama
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It's going to change your life
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11-05-2012, 08:20 PM | #7 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-25-12
Location: Huntsville, Tx
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Any recommendations on thermostats?
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11-05-2012, 08:22 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: 07-13-12
Location: Sterling, VA
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If you mean thermometer, just get a Maverick 732. Don't bother with a dial thermo.
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11-05-2012, 08:25 PM | #9 |
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Sorry, I did mean thermometer.
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11-06-2012, 06:52 AM | #10 |
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Nice looking cooker!
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11-06-2012, 06:53 AM | #11 |
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Did you burn that out?
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11-06-2012, 08:18 AM | #12 |
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Location: Huntsville, Tx
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Yes. It didn't have a liner so it wasn't much work. I stole my BIL's weber lid and seasoned it a bit last night. I know
It sounds dumb, but now I've got to figure out the "proper" way to light the basket. Top, bottom, side!?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11-06-2012, 11:11 AM | #13 | |
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11-06-2012, 11:27 AM | #14 |
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Join Date: 07-25-12
Location: Huntsville, Tx
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Appreciate all the feed back!
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11-06-2012, 11:18 PM | #15 |
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Join Date: 10-25-11
Location: Troy MI (dreaming of sitting in a treestand)
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just get a digital thermomater. the ones on the side are just for looks and can be off 30-60*. just put the probe on thro the top vent of your weber lid. also It looks like you are handy? I would put a rod across the top of your fire basket, then make a long rod with a hook on on end. this will make lowering the hot coals into the drum easyer. or some guys use a weed bruner to light the coals, but you still may need to lift the hot coal basket out of the drum. you will love it. once you cook a few times with her you will learn how she cooks. I have got mine to run nice a smooth at aboout 265 for 17 hours. there are times now that I will even run up to the store or leave for a hour becasue I know she how it cooks. ( my dad is home and can call 911 if needed, he just does not cook.)
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