UDS Discussion (likes/dislikes or mods/changes) - Page 2

jmoney7269 · 05-10-2013, 11:23 AM

1. 3 bolts for racks instead of 4 to minimize rocking and easy removal if you have 2 racks

2. Ash pan attached to charcoal basket

3. Weber lid

4. Weed burner to light coals, da hell with chimney starters! Trust me. Takes 2 minutes.

5. Handles on each side for easy handling

kwas68 · 05-10-2013, 11:56 AM

1. Big 10" wheels to get it through the grass.
2 Removable shelf for transporting it easier.
3. 1" pipe nipples instead of 3/4" to get higher "hot and fast" temps.
4. All black color so that grease stains weren't so apparent.
5. Some way to attach an umbrella in case of rain.

Mason Dixon Bowhunta · 05-10-2013, 12:07 PM

N8man that is one awesome drum!

SmokinJohn · 05-10-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Garrett

I made 3" makeshift daisy wheel for mine, so I wouldn't have fumble with a valve and caps. The highest temp I have maintained so far has been 450. May have been able to go higher but didn't want to burn off any of that yummyness on the inside.

How did you create this? I like it!

Heisenberger · 05-10-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sigpi906

Hey Heisenberg, Did the inside just rust out from it getting rained on, or what? Anything you could have done to prevent it? Anything I can do to mine post-burnout to help with not having that problem? Or is it just a fact of life with a non-stainless drum?

This was completely my fault. It got rained on and I used flimsy cover. I didn't realize it went into the drum and was running down the inside walls. Since I didn't clean it for a long while the rust built up. Now I am just too lazy to wash and wire wheel the inside so I just cook on the farking thing. You should be fine with a nice layer of seasoning

Heisenberger · 05-10-2013, 02:49 PM

I think I will add more intake to my next build. Question is, lets say on my next build I want to use two 1'' nipples... do those 1" nipples thread into a 1-1/4" hole? I'm a bit confused with the NPT pipe standard. If I wanted to make a 1-1/2" intake (thus 1.25" nipple) does that just thread into a 1.5" hole? From what I understand you just add an extra 1/4" to make up for the diameter difference? or is each hole/nipple different?
I've searched the forums but can't seem to find an answer to this...

savageford · 05-10-2013, 07:53 PM

It's great to hear from people and I hope others find this thread helpfull.

racecar8791 · 05-11-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Heisenberger

I think I will add more intake to my next build. Question is, lets say on my next build I want to use two 1'' nipples... do those 1" nipples thread into a 1-1/4" hole? I'm a bit confused with the NPT pipe standard. If I wanted to make a 1-1/2" intake (thus 1.25" nipple) does that just thread into a 1.5" hole? From what I understand you just add an extra 1/4" to make up for the diameter difference? or is each hole/nipple different?
I've searched the forums but can't seem to find an answer to this...

Here's a good link to pipe sizing info. http://www.plumbingsupply.com/info-pipesizes.html

When I drilled mine I just marked the step/uni bit where the nipple I.D. was and once I got just past that point during drilling I started test fitting the nipple and making small adjustments until the nipple threaded in nice and snug.

oifmarine2003 · 05-11-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DriverWild

I'm finding that even with a cover I have surface rust when it rains, probably the 90%+ humidity lately. If I leave the cover off then I find a pool of water in the drum so I know it's going to rust out pretty quickly. I believe the water is coming in through the smoke stack threads and closed bung threads. I plan to try either JB Weld or real weld to seal it up. Besides the fact it won't rust like these steel units, stainless looks great. For my next I'm looking at Bubba's Barrel's. They are far below the $500 price point. I don't know if they are 400 or 300 series stainless? With the lower price point they might be 400?

400 stainless steel can still rust. You need 300 series. 400 doesn't have nickel

Heisenberger · 05-11-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by racecar8791

Here's a good link to pipe sizing info. http://www.plumbingsupply.com/info-pipesizes.html

When I drilled mine I just marked the step/uni bit where the nipple I.D. was and once I got just past that point during drilling I started test fitting the nipple and making small adjustments until the nipple threaded in nice and snug.

Thanks for the info. I guess the bigger the size, the larger the difference between outside and inside diameter. I'm sure as long as the hole is close enough in size to OD, it will eventually catch a thread. Reason I'm asking is because I was planning on using hole saws this time, I had some trouble with the step bit. Maybe I will test the saws out on a pizza pan first

05-10-2013, 11:56 AM	#17
kwas68 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-09-10 Location: Oak Forest, IL	1. Big 10" wheels to get it through the grass. 2 Removable shelf for transporting it easier. 3. 1" pipe nipples instead of 3/4" to get higher "hot and fast" temps. 4. All black color so that grease stains weren't so apparent. 5. Some way to attach an umbrella in case of rain. __________________ Co-Pitmaster of Hatfield and McCoy Barbecue Pitmaster of South Side Pit Men UDS's, Multiple Weber Grills

05-10-2013, 12:07 PM	#18
Mason Dixon Bowhunta is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-24-12 Location: Up a tree somewhere in MD	N8man that is one awesome drum! __________________ [I]Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created[/I] ~ Esther 4:14

05-10-2013, 11:23 AM	#16
jmoney7269 Banned Join Date: 02-07-11 Location: brenham, texas	1. 3 bolts for racks instead of 4 to minimize rocking and easy removal if you have 2 racks 2. Ash pan attached to charcoal basket 3. Weber lid 4. Weed burner to light coals, da hell with chimney starters! Trust me. Takes 2 minutes. 5. Handles on each side for easy handling

05-10-2013, 02:49 PM	#21
Heisenberger Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-07-12 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I think I will add more intake to my next build. Question is, lets say on my next build I want to use two 1'' nipples... do those 1" nipples thread into a 1-1/4" hole? I'm a bit confused with the NPT pipe standard. If I wanted to make a 1-1/2" intake (thus 1.25" nipple) does that just thread into a 1.5" hole? From what I understand you just add an extra 1/4" to make up for the diameter difference? or is each hole/nipple different? I've searched the forums but can't seem to find an answer to this...

05-10-2013, 07:53 PM	#22
savageford is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Westfield, MA	It's great to hear from people and I hope others find this thread helpfull.