My first UDS...2 of them!

tmkshew · May 14, 2010

Yes that's right. I scored 2 55 gal barrels off of craigslist.

Problem is, I do not know how to weld. I also have never even attempted this before.

What kind of gameplan should I go for here? Thanks in advance guys I appreciate it.

I'm going to burn these badboys out.

Tweedle · May 14, 2010

I have 4 uds's I don't know how to weld either try these posts

The mother UDS thread (required reading lol)
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23436

and

The best how to thread.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43943

Meat Burner · May 14, 2010

What ^^^ said. You don't need to weld anything. Pretty cool huh !!!

Skidder · May 14, 2010

Read,read,read at least the first 30 pages and you'll get it!

Sean "Puffy" Coals · May 14, 2010

just did a complete write up on my latest build- no welding.

http://reddhotpoker.blogspot.com/

Tweedle · May 15, 2010

Also built one an posted it on my blog

http://angrypigbbq.blogspot.com/2010/04/smoker-build-part-1.html

northern smokey · May 15, 2010

Sean "Puffy" Coals said:
just did a complete write up on my latest build- no welding.

http://reddhotpoker.blogspot.com/

that is a really good design and nice layout. i do not know how to weld either but now i think i will try to build one.

good luck on the build tmkshew

tmkshew · May 23, 2010

Just thought I would give you guys an update if you're interested.

The build went AMAZING.
Here are some pics. I'm going to post a new thread in a few days describing how it all came together.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Alan in Ga · May 23, 2010

Good looking build.

vr6Cop · May 23, 2010

Nice UDS, but there is a dirty bird on the side of it. Titans fan mod :biggrin:

dgassaway · May 24, 2010

Cool drum. Nice job, especially like the casters and the top grate.

Bushwacker · May 24, 2010

Nice looking drum ya got there,, great job....

moda253 · May 24, 2010

I'm curious how some of these more "intricate" designs are doing as far as putting out BBQ. What are teh burn times on 10lbs of charcoal? How are the temp swings? Here was my blog entry:

I took a 55 gallon and drilled 3 holes 2" up from the bottom, and threaded 3 1/2" nipples in them. On one I screwed a 1/2" ball valve on it.

I then drilled 3 1/4" holes 7" from the top of the drum and secured 2" bolts in them. I laid a cooking grate in there.

Oh and I also bent a couple pieces of expanded metal into a circle and attached a 13" Cooking grate 2" inside of it.

Then I cooked.

peppasawce · May 24, 2010

Great job on the UDS man, and as I see you are a Ray Lewis Fan also.. Go Ravens

Dylan's Dad · May 24, 2010

Very nice UDS...Love the top grate! :thumb:

Jeff S. · May 24, 2010

Moda, I got 20 hours on 10 lbs of charcoal, kingsford no less, in my drum.

1FUNVET · May 24, 2010

Very nice build except for that funny looking chicken on it:becky:

Geaux Saints Super Bowl Champs :thumb:

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