Finally got around to starting on my mini uds!

peaspurple · 01-25-2010, 05:17 PM

It is actually coming together quite well. All I need to do is get A thermo, and put in a water pan? maybe. Oh yeh, and throw on some grub. I went the WSM route by using the top and bottom of a smokey joe. The 15 gallon drum fit perfect after cutting out the bottom.

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1969x11 · 01-25-2010, 05:20 PM

She looks like a little jewel , I bet a 10lb butt fits perfect.

Phubar · 01-25-2010, 05:22 PM

How cute!!!

millsy · 01-25-2010, 06:46 PM

Sweet,my drum bottom will not fit the bowl.I will be making a simple mini UDS.Are you going to put handles and a door on it or leave it as is.
http://tvwbb.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a...3/m/5870049575
You might like to read this,hope it helps.

peaspurple · 01-25-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millsy

Sweet,my drum bottom will not fit the bowl.I will be making a simple mini UDS.Are you going to put handles and a door on it or leave it as is.
http://tvwbb.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a...3/m/5870049575
You might like to read this,hope it helps.

Not sure, will add handles for sure. Don't know if a door is really needed..

Learnin Querve · 01-25-2010, 09:12 PM

Peas, looks really nice. But pay close attention to the leg assembly/attachment on the Smokey Joe base. It isn't designed to carry much weight.

Both of my SJ's have rusted out around the hole for the leg and have collapsed at the most inopportune times. I've salvaged the second one by removing the legs, rethreading them, and using nuts and washers to reinforce the leg attachment.

I have a 16 gallon drum out back and was considering doing the same thing with my SJ, but decided not to use the base with the standard legs because I'm concerned it would be top heavy on an unsteady base.

Keep us posted how it stands with a load of charcoal and food in it.

Chris

Ernie D. · 01-26-2010, 12:46 AM

I made one with a 32 qt. Tamale steamer. See the link from Millsy.
It works great. I can cook on 3 possible grates, but usually cook on the top 2. Handles are nice to remove the entire cooking portion from the fire without having to remove the lid or mess with the food. I love it.

It would be great to find a cheap 15 gal drum, but I am pretty happy with my steamer pot.

Great Job with your Mini UDS!!!

peaspurple · 01-26-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Learnin Querve

Peas, looks really nice. But pay close attention to the leg assembly/attachment on the Smokey Joe base. It isn't designed to carry much weight.

Both of my SJ's have rusted out around the hole for the leg and have collapsed at the most inopportune times. I've salvaged the second one by removing the legs, rethreading them, and using nuts and washers to reinforce the leg attachment.

I have a 16 gallon drum out back and was considering doing the same thing with my SJ, but decided not to use the base with the standard legs because I'm concerned it would be top heavy on an unsteady base.

Keep us posted how it stands with a load of charcoal and food in it.

Chris

Thanks a lot. I will definately look at the legs. Seems to be pretty steady as is. Will see what it is like with a load of kingsford this weekend.

cowgirl · 01-26-2010, 09:08 PM

She's cute Peaspurple, nice job!

peaspurple · 01-31-2010, 06:25 PM

Finished up the MUDS today and put on some chicken legs. Here it is with the handles and thermo. Temp has been holding steady for several hours with just 6-8 lbs of kingsford. Oh yeah last pic is what its all about. Hes my little sidekick builder/cook.....

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Boshizzle · 01-31-2010, 06:29 PM

Nice job!

millsy · 01-31-2010, 07:17 PM

I bet she is a great help,sweet build.

schellter · 01-31-2010, 07:26 PM

Neat cooker and your little guy has some great hair.

mbshop · 01-31-2010, 07:30 PM

got more pics of the inside ? kid looks dressed up for the cold. watch out for nylon against the hot grill.

peaspurple · 01-31-2010, 07:40 PM

I guessed it peaked out about 19 degrees today...He was only there long enough for the pic, then I had him move over a bit...Thanks, I'll take and post a few pics of the inside tomorrow...

01-25-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
peaspurple is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-09 Location: Georgia transplant in odenton, md	Finally got around to starting on my mini uds! It is actually coming together quite well. All I need to do is get A thermo, and put in a water pan? maybe. Oh yeh, and throw on some grub. I went the WSM route by using the top and bottom of a smokey joe. The 15 gallon drum fit perfect after cutting out the bottom. Attachment 36350 Attachment 36351 __________________ A Wonderful Family!!! Last edited by peaspurple; 04-26-2014 at 04:09 PM..

01-25-2010, 05:22 PM	#3
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01-25-2010, 06:46 PM	#4
millsy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-09 Location: Fredericton N.B. Canada	Sweet,my drum bottom will not fit the bowl.I will be making a simple mini UDS.Are you going to put handles and a door on it or leave it as is. http://tvwbb.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a...3/m/5870049575 You might like to read this,hope it helps. __________________ MILLSY AND I AM A MEATATARIAN

01-26-2010, 09:08 PM	#9
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01-31-2010, 06:25 PM	#10
peaspurple is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-09 Location: Georgia transplant in odenton, md	Finished up the MUDS today and put on some chicken legs. Here it is with the handles and thermo. Temp has been holding steady for several hours with just 6-8 lbs of kingsford. Oh yeah last pic is what its all about. Hes my little sidekick builder/cook..... Attachment 36576 Attachment 36577 __________________ A Wonderful Family!!! Last edited by peaspurple; 04-26-2014 at 04:09 PM..

01-25-2010, 05:20 PM	#2
1969x11 Got Wood. Join Date: 05-31-09 Location: cedar bluff,alabama	She looks like a little jewel , I bet a 10lb butt fits perfect.

01-25-2010, 09:12 PM	#6
Learnin Querve Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-25-09 Location: Des Moines, IA	Peas, looks really nice. But pay close attention to the leg assembly/attachment on the Smokey Joe base. It isn't designed to carry much weight. Both of my SJ's have rusted out around the hole for the leg and have collapsed at the most inopportune times. I've salvaged the second one by removing the legs, rethreading them, and using nuts and washers to reinforce the leg attachment. I have a 16 gallon drum out back and was considering doing the same thing with my SJ, but decided not to use the base with the standard legs because I'm concerned it would be top heavy on an unsteady base. Keep us posted how it stands with a load of charcoal and food in it. Chris

01-26-2010, 12:46 AM	#7
Ernie D. Found some matches. Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: St. Louis, MO	I made one with a 32 qt. Tamale steamer. See the link from Millsy. It works great. I can cook on 3 possible grates, but usually cook on the top 2. Handles are nice to remove the entire cooking portion from the fire without having to remove the lid or mess with the food. I love it. It would be great to find a cheap 15 gal drum, but I am pretty happy with my steamer pot. Great Job with your Mini UDS!!!

01-31-2010, 06:29 PM	#11
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia	Nice job! __________________ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member - I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

01-31-2010, 07:17 PM	#12
millsy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-09 Location: Fredericton N.B. Canada	I bet she is a great help,sweet build. __________________ MILLSY AND I AM A MEATATARIAN

01-31-2010, 07:26 PM	#13
schellter Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-26-09 Location: Farker Rd. Los Angeles, CA	Neat cooker and your little guy has some great hair. __________________ Large BGE, Weber Genesis 650, WGA, Snow Creek foldable for camping, Red Thermapen

01-31-2010, 07:30 PM	#14
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	got more pics of the inside ? kid looks dressed up for the cold. watch out for nylon against the hot grill. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

01-31-2010, 07:40 PM	#15
peaspurple is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-09 Location: Georgia transplant in odenton, md	I guessed it peaked out about 19 degrees today...He was only there long enough for the pic, then I had him move over a bit...Thanks, I'll take and post a few pics of the inside tomorrow... __________________ A Wonderful Family!!!

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