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11-06-2014, 02:34 AM
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Join Date: 11-03-14
Location: Auckland
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USD Build - New Zealand Style.
So - I am new here, but thought I would post a build thread for my first UDS Kiwi style
 I have a small bunch of questions that someone is sure to know the answer too. I was drawn to the oil drum UDS in particular, as I have already built an oil drum Tandoori a year or two ago... here she is: |
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11-06-2014, 02:44 AM
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Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 11-03-14
Location: Auckland
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So I have got myself a drum for free for my UDS - straight out of the re conditioners furnace. Still had a bit of residue - so I sent it off to get sandblastered and powder coated in heat resistant paint. Had to do this as we live in a built up area - can't really do a full on burn to clean it out.
Getting a mate to weild me a charcoal basket and ashpan - from these plans: http://howtobbqright.com/UDSsmokerplans.pdf Looking at the epic huge thread here on UDS - looks about right..only up to page 100 in the mega huge thread :) Ok, in NZ we don't have Lowes etc etc... and other parts are little harder to pin down - so I have a couple of questions for starters. My drum is a 55 gallon - standard drum. Looks like the grills you guys are using are these: http://www.webernz.co.nz/AccessoryDetails.php?id=31 57 cm or 22.5in. The internal diameter of my drum is 59cm..making these a really tight fit... is that the grill measurement of the kettle it is designed for OR the actual grill diameter? At that price - would hate to get it wrong. Our hardware stores don't seem to sell these circular replacement grills.... Also - am keen to get a wireless temp prob for inside the grill... so I can keep an eye on it inside the house...any recommendations? I have come across these: any good? cheers for now  |
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11-06-2014, 02:48 AM
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Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 11-03-14
Location: Auckland
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Here we go...
So I have got myself a drum for free for my UDS - straight out of the re conditioners furnace. Still had a bit of residue - so I sent it off to get sandblastered and powder coated in heat resistant paint. Had to do this as we live in a built up area - can't really do a full on burn to clean it out.
Getting a mate to weild me a charcoal basket and ashpan - from these plans: http://howtobbqright.com/UDSsmokerplans.pdf Looking at the epic huge thread here on UDS - looks about right..only up to page 100 in the mega huge thread :) Ok, in NZ we don't have Lowes etc etc... and other parts are little harder to pin down - so I have a couple of questions for starters. My drum is a 55 gallon - standard drum. Looks like the grills you guys are using are these: http://www.webernz.co.nz/AccessoryDetails.php?id=31 57 cm or 22.5in. The internal diameter of my drum is 59cm..making these a really tight fit... is that the grill measurement of the kettle it is designed for OR the actual grill diameter? At that price - would hate to get it wrong. Our hardware stores don't seem to sell these circular replacement grills.... Also - am keen to get a wireless temp prob for inside the grill... so I can keep an eye on it inside the house...any recommendations? I have come across these: any good? cheers for now |
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11-06-2014, 03:56 AM
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is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-24-12
Location: Sauk City, WI
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Welcome!
I don't have advice to offer on the UDS, other than to dig through this site. I know there's a huge UDS thread somewhere that has a ton of good info. I would be curious to learn more about your tandoor build, though--it looks awesome!
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11-06-2014, 04:08 AM
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Babbling Farker
  Join Date: 08-23-13
Location: Detroit Mi
Name/Nickname : tom
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There are a lot of ways to build a UDS, you get to build it how ever you want it!
I'd like to learn more about your build and how it cooks. Like mentioned, the MONSTER UDS thread is about as thick as the book War and Peace  There is also a thread for photo gallery. Welcome to the Brethren. |
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11-06-2014, 04:11 AM
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Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 11-03-14
Location: Auckland
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Thanks, I will post details on the Tandoori at some point :)
So I have got myself a drum for free for my UDS - straight out of the re conditioners furnace. Still had a bit of residue - so I sent it off to get sandblastered and powder coated in heat resistant paint. Had to do this as we live in a built up area - can't really do a full on burn to clean it out. Getting a mate to weild me a charcoal basket and ashpan - from these plans: http://howtobbqright.com/UDSsmokerplans.pdf Looking at the epic huge thread here on UDS - looks about right..only up to page 100 in the mega huge thread :) Ok, in NZ we don't have Lowes etc etc... and other parts are little harder to pin down - so I have a couple of questions for starters. My drum is a 55 gallon - standard drum. Looks like the grills you guys are using are these: http://www.webernz.co.nz/AccessoryDetails.php?id=31 57 cm or 22.5in. The internal diameter of my drum is 59cm..making these a really tight fit... is that the grill measurement of the kettle it is designed for OR the actual grill diameter? At that price - would hate to get it wrong. Our hardware stores don't seem to sell these circular replacement grills.... Also - am keen to get a wireless temp prob for inside the grill... so I can keep an eye on it inside the house...any recommendations? I have come across these: any good? cheers for now |
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11-06-2014, 05:59 AM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-30-11
Location: Pemberton, New Jersey
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Looks like you are off to a great start Macgos...
Looking forward to watching your progress..... |
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11-06-2014, 06:45 AM
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Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-23-14
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Name/Nickname : Matt
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Mac,
Looks like you're off to a good start mate. The 22.5" is the one to use...it's not that tight of a fit, so you'll be fine. That tandoor looks sweet! I'll be looking for your build/info thread on that one for sure. The Maverick that you linked to is one of the most recommended thermos on this site. You might want to look at the 733 as it can do the temp of 2 grills instead of just one. Cheers bro!
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11-06-2014, 07:00 AM
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is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-12-14
Location: Charenton, La
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Welcome!!! That tandori looks sweet!!! Cant give you any info about uds but I will watch to see your mods... Am currently trying to gather my materials for one.. Good luck!
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11-06-2014, 08:09 AM
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Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 09-30-14
Location: Louisville, KY
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If you keep the design simple, you can get by with fewer pieces of hardware. Have fun with your build!
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11-06-2014, 08:41 AM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
 
Join Date: 01-03-14
Location: Detroit michigan
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I figured a new Zealand uds would be upside down.
Got any build info on that sweet tandoori?
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11-06-2014, 10:29 AM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 02-08-10
Location: Howell, MI
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Quote:
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11-06-2014, 12:03 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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That grill should work fine. A lot of people on here use those Mavericks.
A simple intake idea: 
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11-06-2014, 04:29 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
  
Join Date: 03-17-12
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Name/Nickname : Mike
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+ 1 for the Maverick ET-732. And Welcome!
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Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast |
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11-06-2014, 08:46 PM
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Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 11-03-14
Location: Auckland
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wow - great response guys - much appreciated!
Good tips - might look at this thermo with two probes...cool you can measure grill AND meat temp...awesome. Thanks re advice on grills.... that solves that issue. Re tandoori... will throw up some build pics soon. It's amazing...heats up to 450 deg C......need it hot to "slap" the naans, and cooks the chicken thighs on the skewers in about 6 mins.... best tasting chicken ever! yum.... In the Mega thread - the suggestion is for 8 holes drilled around the lid. Is this still the current consensus on a flat lid? That's all I have. no weber lid for me (...yet) - speaking of which is it better with one?? N8MAN did this outstanding diagram which I intend to use....http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...postcount=6010 |
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