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04-21-2018, 03:35 PM | #13201 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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rainy day today. the uds was nice and dry on the inside . I do like the exhaust coming out the side
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3 of the top 5 teams in KCBS TOTY, AND the no1 team in Pork were cooking on UDS. AMEN! |
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04-21-2018, 03:47 PM | #13202 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 02-08-10
Location: Howell, MI
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I've never seen that before. It seems a valid alternative is rain is an issue.
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04-21-2018, 03:48 PM | #13203 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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my uds lives outside so rain or shine it is protected.
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3 of the top 5 teams in KCBS TOTY, AND the no1 team in Pork were cooking on UDS. AMEN! |
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04-22-2018, 09:32 PM | #13204 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 09-17-17
Location: Maple Grove
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Build a UDS and a DIY temperature controller. Set it and forget it.
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04-23-2018, 06:48 AM | #13205 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-03-09
Location: Springdale Ar
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04-30-2018, 08:50 AM | #13206 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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I cooked an ungraded brisket last night. Came out great! $1.68 per lb.
I also rigged up a humidity sensor and the drum was purring along at 10% humidity at 225 degrees.
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3 of the top 5 teams in KCBS TOTY, AND the no1 team in Pork were cooking on UDS. AMEN! |
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05-14-2018, 04:42 PM | #13207 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 04-13-18
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Name/Nickname : Shortexistence
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Well, I got my barrel this weekend from Big R as a brand new drum and there were a few unexpected things. It looks painted on the inside but luckily I believe it is paint as it comes off with very little work with a screwdriver and shows bare metal. I was not planning on burning it but this way I get to play with fire. The second unexpected surprise was that the lid from my ancient Weber kettle which I was planning on using (when needed) damn near falls into the barrel I don't think there is any modification that can be done to fit it except making the lip completely flat which I'm sure will make it have air leaks for days, but also I would like to use it on my grill still. My question is Could it be that the lid comes off a very old kettle and maybe a newer kettle would have a bigger lid? From reading over 557 pages of this post it sounds like the Kingsford 22.5 grill might have a bigger lid. I own a 2 door sports car and it is not as simple as driving the thing around to test fit lids. I'm honestly ok with only having the flat lid but it would be nice to have a domed lid for big cooks. Oh, and I did check to make sure that my kettle is not the 18" variety. I am slowly acquiring parts and don't have a junk pile to grab from unfortunately to make this faster or cheaper. Hope to have everything I need in a month or 2. Will post here when I am done and hopefully provide some worthy pron.
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05-15-2018, 04:31 AM | #13208 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 08-23-13
Location: Detroit Mi
Name/Nickname : tom
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Measure the I.D. below the top lip of your drum. Then measure the seal area of your Weber type lid. I'm guessing the lid will fit perfect. The drums I have cut (different types/brands) the lids all fit very well after removing the rolled lip. Different brands of lids also.
Or you can put a piece 2" wide aluminum strip around the inside sticking up enough to support your lid. Lots of those have been done and posted in this thread. |
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05-30-2018, 10:30 PM | #13209 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-24-17
Location: Monroe, GA
Name/Nickname : Viet King Cong
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I'm not talking negligence here... but how long does a garage kept, 16 gauge drum usually last with general maintenance after cooks?
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05-30-2018, 10:31 PM | #13210 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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9 years
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NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked............. |
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05-30-2018, 10:53 PM | #13211 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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I've heard the bottom Rusts out in 8-10.
Then turn it over and use it upside down and just change lids. Or I imagine a stainless drum would last a lot longer
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3 of the top 5 teams in KCBS TOTY, AND the no1 team in Pork were cooking on UDS. AMEN! |
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05-31-2018, 10:46 AM | #13212 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-09-09
Location: Chicago Proper
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My completely neglected UDS and by that I mean, left outside 24/7 365 with ash on the bottom, lasted 5-6 years before it developed a hole in the bottom center. Four years later the hole is roughly 12"x12" but I still use it all the time.
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05-31-2018, 11:16 AM | #13213 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 04-17-18
Location: St. Louis Park
Name/Nickname : Matthew
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You could paint the interior bottom and it would delay the rusting much longer. Still a decade is pretty good given the low cost of ownership.
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05-31-2018, 12:38 PM | #13214 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 05-29-18
Location: Springfield
Name/Nickname : Chris
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Hi all, I just joined the forum and wanted to share my first smoke experience. I decided to build a UDS after trying to decide on a smoker. I've never smoked anything in my life but I wanted to start. My first smoke was Memorial Day. I've done a lot of research online and decided on doing 4 pork spare ribs. I was more than happy with the results. So tender, one broke in half taking it off of the pit. I am excited to finally be able to start smoking.
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05-31-2018, 04:07 PM | #13215 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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welcome aboard. you built a super affordable smoker that will serve you well for years to come. congrats.
if you want it even easier, add a heater meter with a fan for automatic control and wifi access to and control of your temps.
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