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Glassman66

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I have some 24" pipe that is a 1/4" thick that I am wanting to build a uds replica out of. Will the heavy pipe work as well as the barrels? I could do the barrel, but I have the pipe and I like to build more than just bolt together things.

What do ya think guys?



Randy


I also have some 3/8" thick pipe too, but I thought that would be overkill.
 
I bet its more efficient then the barrels... Ide give it a go.
 
I'd think the thick metal would be helpful with stablizing temps and holding temperature overall in a cold weather environment.

I'm drooling over the idea of a thick drum. It'd be a bit heavy to move around compared to a typical UDS so I'd have to keep it at home and build a special cart or something for it.
 
That would be awesome. It would take a while to get up to temp though but I bet it would hold its temp well. I imagine that the appropriate lid would need hydralics to open it.
 
There goes the "tight as a drum" though, 'cause you'll need a door to sweep the ash out.
 
Glassman66 said:
I have some 24" pipe that is a 1/4" thick that I am wanting to build a uds replica out of. Will the heavy pipe work as well as the barrels? I could do the barrel, but I have the pipe and I like to build more than just bolt together things.

What do ya think guys?



Randy


I also have some 3/8" thick pipe too, but I thought that would be overkill.
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Perfect! :p What do you have in mind for a lid? :cool:
 
Sounds awesome! post picts pronto!

Lid, bottom, holes, wheels... How long a length of pipe do you have? How many grates are you planning on putting in her?
 
Lid will be 1/8 steel with hinges and counter weight just like a horizontal.

I will also build a table on to the side of it for cooking with a dutch oven.



Randy
 
I would love to see one. I'd really be interested in how it performs in fuel efficiency. KEEP US POSTED!!
 
CmdCtrl said:
Sounds awesome! post picts pronto!

Lid, bottom, holes, wheels... How long a length of pipe do you have? How many grates are you planning on putting in her?
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I have about 20 feet of pipe so I can build it to what ever I need. I am thinking 48 inches with 2 grates.

No wheels, permanent placement in the backyard. Normal air control, not trying to reinvent the wheel.

I have a 36 by 50 shop with all the good stuff make things out of steel. I have a buddy I work with and he is going to help and we will build 2 of them.





Randy
 
Randy, go with the 3/8", you won't be sorry
and the heat retention will be much better.
I haven't checked for lids in a while but the lid from a Webber firepit may fit. However, these are a bit difficult to find.

I have a static UDS that weighs over 900lbs. and I love it!

Yours sounds like a neat project! Keep us posted.:wink:

Weiser



Glassman66 said:
I have some 24" pipe that is a 1/4" thick that I am wanting to build a uds replica out of. Will the heavy pipe work as well as the barrels? I could do the barrel, but I have the pipe and I like to build more than just bolt together things.

What do ya think guys?



Randy


I also have some 3/8" thick pipe too, but I thought that would be overkill.
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Yes, please keep us posted. I have access to some big pipe as well and would love to see what you end up with.

Weiser, how about some pics of your UDS?

Thanks
 
Weiser said:
Randy, go with the 3/8", you won't be sorry
and the heat retention will be much better.
I haven't checked for lids in a while but the lid from a Webber firepit may fit. However, these are a bit difficult to find.

I have a static UDS that weighs over 900lbs. and I love it!

Yours sounds like a neat project! Keep us posted.:wink:

Weiser
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I will use the 3/8 then, I have two pieces that are already cut to 48 inches. That will speed the project up.

I say its 24 inches but its really about 23 1/2 on the outside, so a weber lid may fit. Not sure I want a to that route or not but leaves me another option.

Please post op some pics, I would love to see how you did yours.




Randy
 
Glassman66 said:
I have some 24" pipe that is a 1/4" thick that I am wanting to build a uds replica out of. Will the heavy pipe work as well as the barrels? I could do the barrel, but I have the pipe and I like to build more than just bolt together things.

What do ya think guys?



Randy


I also have some 3/8" thick pipe too, but I thought that would be overkill.
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Dont waste that nice hunk of 24" pipe on a uds!! Make yourself an offset pit.. Go for a 24"x48" with a 24" fire box.. You wont be disapointed and you will have so much more..
 
imfree2q said:
Dont waste that nice hunk of 24" pipe on a uds!! Make yourself an offset pit.. Go for a 24"x48" with a 24" fire box.. You wont be disapointed and you will have so much more..
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Oh I have one of those bouncing around in my head as well, but I don't want to cook for a large crowd and I don't want to babysit it. I feel the uds style will work better for my needs right now.

As for wasting the pipe, I have 50 or 60 feet of different sizes and thickness. I can try lots of different styles if the uds doesn't do it for me. :mrgreen:




Randy
 
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