confused with UDS

Jack2u2 · 01-18-2008, 07:08 AM

Bought all my hardware and parts. Have an expanded metal firebox being made. Here's my question...
The firebox will be 15 1/2 X 15 1/2. I bought 3 6" nipples for the air intakes. After screwing them in, there will be about 5" extending inside the barrel. So.....the barrel is 23" wide. 15 1/2 + 10 = 25 1/2. I think I messed up getting the 6" nipples. Would 4" be he answer and will that put enough air in the right place? Also, is 2 1/2" off the bottom the recommended location for the intakes?

Thanks! Want to do a burn by tomorrow night and cook something Sunday.

Meat Burner · 01-18-2008, 07:10 AM

Jack2u2, exchange those for about 2 inch nipples. Mine burn much more even with the shorter ones. Tried the long nipples on one and switched it back. Just my $.02.

Jack2u2 · 01-18-2008, 07:13 AM

Almost got them yesterday, but thought most of the pics I saw had 6's. I thought about it after seeing that the BDS has holes, no pipes.

Norcoredneck · 01-18-2008, 07:22 AM

I go with as short as nipples as possible (@1"-1.5"). I now use long bolts (4.5-5") double nutted to space fire basket off bottom. If you don't have a pan in the bottom you will have to work around those long nipples to scoop the ash out. You can dump the ash out but after the first time it sticks to all grease build up on the sides you will probably change your mind. Don't do the "Trash Man Slam" or you will oval out the top like I did and lid wont fit as nice.

Make a Thirdeye Hoe scoop

DaChief · 01-18-2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

I go with as short as nipples as possible (@1"-1.5"). I now use long bolts (4.5-5") double nutted to space fire basket off bottom. If you don't have a pan in the bottom you will have to work around those long nipples to scoop the ash out. You can dump the ash out but after the first time it sticks to all grease build up on the sides you will probably change your mind. Don't do the "Trash Man Slam" or you will oval out the top like I did and lid wont fit as nice.

Make a Thirdeye Hoe scoop

Thanks for the info and the pics. I am learning a lot before my first UDS venture.

tntitan · 01-18-2008, 07:45 AM

i went with 2 inch and sat my expanded metal right on top of the pipes also i put 4 pipes on the bottom

Jack2u2 · 01-18-2008, 07:50 AM

Norco - your intakes right on the bottom?

Norcoredneck · 01-18-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack2u2

Norco - your intakes right on the bottom?

I think I measure 1.5" up and use a 1" hole(3/4" nipple screws in nice).

Smokin Gator · 01-18-2008, 08:27 AM

I have four 3 inch pipe nipples 2 1/2 inches off of the bottom and my fire grate and ring sit right on top of them.

jestridge · 01-18-2008, 06:31 PM

I like the hoe. Great ideal.

SmokeWatcher · 01-18-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Meat Burner

Jack2u2, exchange those for about 2 inch nipples. Mine burn much more even with the shorter ones. Tried the long nipples on one and switched it back. Just my $.02.

I had 6" nipples on mine. I cut them back to about 3" so my fire basket could sit a little lower and away from the lower grate.

wlh3 · 01-18-2008, 06:39 PM

If you don't have a hoe or a welder, go commerical for about $ 20.00. But do get a new one!

Bbq Bubba · 01-18-2008, 07:03 PM

Same as Norco, 1" holesaw and 3/4" closed nipple thread's in rather tight.
Installed 4 bolt's to hold a piece of expanded that hold's my firebasket.

Wyatt · 01-18-2008, 07:39 PM

I'm 1 1/2" and I think mine's a good sized but I think your's is to big.

Brian in So Cal · 01-18-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlh3

If you don't have a hoe or a welder, go commerical for about $ 20.00. But do get a new one!

LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

I go with as short as nipples as possible (@1"-1.5"). I now use long bolts (4.5-5") double nutted to space fire basket off bottom. If you don't have a pan in the bottom you will have to work around those long nipples to scoop the ash out. You can dump the ash out but after the first time it sticks to all grease build up on the sides you will probably change your mind. Don't do the "Trash Man Slam" or you will oval out the top like I did and lid wont fit as nice.

Norco, Is there a way to get a side view of your charcoal holder. I can't quite figure how you did the bolts.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyatt

I'm 1 1/2" and I think mine's a good sized but I think your's is to big.

UH OH. We got the makings of an expert. WTG Wyatt.

01-18-2008, 07:08 AM	#1
Jack2u2 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-27-07 Location: West Tawakoni, TX.	confused with UDS Bought all my hardware and parts. Have an expanded metal firebox being made. Here's my question... The firebox will be 15 1/2 X 15 1/2. I bought 3 6" nipples for the air intakes. After screwing them in, there will be about 5" extending inside the barrel. So.....the barrel is 23" wide. 15 1/2 + 10 = 25 1/2. I think I messed up getting the 6" nipples. Would 4" be he answer and will that put enough air in the right place? Also, is 2 1/2" off the bottom the recommended location for the intakes? Thanks! Want to do a burn by tomorrow night and cook something Sunday.

01-18-2008, 07:10 AM	#2
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	Jack2u2, exchange those for about 2 inch nipples. Mine burn much more even with the shorter ones. Tried the long nipples on one and switched it back. Just my $.02. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

01-18-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	I go with as short as nipples as possible (@1"-1.5"). I now use long bolts (4.5-5") double nutted to space fire basket off bottom. If you don't have a pan in the bottom you will have to work around those long nipples to scoop the ash out. You can dump the ash out but after the first time it sticks to all grease build up on the sides you will probably change your mind. Don't do the "Trash Man Slam" or you will oval out the top like I did and lid wont fit as nice. Make a Thirdeye Hoe scoop __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

01-18-2008, 07:45 AM	#6
tntitan On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-07 Location: Cape Coral Florida	i went with 2 inch and sat my expanded metal right on top of the pipes also i put 4 pipes on the bottom __________________ custom made ugly drum smokers/ weber kettle

01-18-2008, 08:27 AM	#9
Smokin Gator Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-01-06 Location: Fernandina Beach FL	I have four 3 inch pipe nipples 2 1/2 inches off of the bottom and my fire grate and ring sit right on top of them. __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Food! It's the second most important thing to a young man, and the most important to an old one.[/FONT][/SIZE] ______________________________________________ -Brent Smokin Gators BBQ Team Medium Amazin' Blue Spicewine - It's a Swamp Thing UDS Large BGE - Adopted Medium BGE - Adopted Weber 22 inch w/mods Weber SJP Stoker Weber Genesis Silver C Gasser Constant wood lurker FBA CBJ

01-18-2008, 07:13 AM	#3
Jack2u2 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-27-07 Location: West Tawakoni, TX.	Almost got them yesterday, but thought most of the pics I saw had 6's. I thought about it after seeing that the BDS has holes, no pipes.

01-18-2008, 07:50 AM	#7
Jack2u2 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-27-07 Location: West Tawakoni, TX.	Norco - your intakes right on the bottom?

01-18-2008, 06:31 PM	#10
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky	I like the hoe. Great ideal.

01-18-2008, 07:03 PM	#13
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Same as Norco, 1" holesaw and 3/4" closed nipple thread's in rather tight. Installed 4 bolt's to hold a piece of expanded that hold's my firebasket. __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

01-18-2008, 07:39 PM	#14
Wyatt Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-02-08 Location: Cozad, NE	I'm 1 1/2" and I think mine's a good sized but I think your's is to big. __________________ Resident Cozad Drum King (According to Norco) -------------------------- [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZNL5l7EgNU"]MY BRISKET VIDEO[/URL] [B]Pit Master: Team Boy-B-Que[/B] [I][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Grandpa's Griller[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]1 new UDS (Big Tex)[/FONT][/I] [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][I]ECB (Smokin' Fox)[/I] Soon to be Modified.[/FONT] Also is only a 13 year old:bow:

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