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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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06-16-2009, 08:43 AM | #3376 | |
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Join Date: 06-03-07
Location: Cloverdale, Ca
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There is nothing wrong with building a better mousetrap... my point is to make sure you understand the mousetrap first before you start changing it... you will probably find that it will do all you want and your mods might be reserved to a bottle opener, shelf or a set of wheels or a trick paint job
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06-16-2009, 09:34 AM | #3377 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: Oklahoma, OKC
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06-16-2009, 09:44 AM | #3378 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: Oklahoma, OKC
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Thanks for letting me know I'll need to block the exhaust holes. I think I'll just use frig. magnets to block the holes.
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06-16-2009, 10:11 AM | #3379 | |
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you very well might be right. I am looking into adding wheels and a shelf. |
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06-16-2009, 02:52 PM | #3380 |
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Join Date: 05-09-07
Location: Houston,TX
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always KISS... why screw up/with a proven thing?...lol
simple mods.. wire rack and a handle off of an old grill...modded 2 days ago. bottle opener next
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06-16-2009, 07:40 PM | #3381 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 04-04-09
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Hey all, I made me a mini UDS over the weekend with a 30 gal drum that was given to me. I did an 8 pound Boston butt today and it turned out awesome. Temps stayed between 230-250 all day with just minor adjustments. I'm going tomorrow to pick up a couple of 55 gal drums to start on a regular sized UDS.
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06-16-2009, 08:02 PM | #3382 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 11-02-07
Location: Carthage, TN
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Large BGE 22.5 WSM 14.5 WSM Old Country BBQ Pits Smokehouse 36" Blackstone Griddle 1 U.T. Orange Thermapen |
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06-16-2009, 08:10 PM | #3383 | ||
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 06-10-09
Location: Mt. Prospect, IL
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As I have a stainless 55 gal coming, and pretty much all the steel ones I want at $10 for a local yard – no real loss about this free concrete-bottomed drum. It’s not powder coated and tricked out…
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Us newbies get through this read in a few days to a week, so all is design and mods happen in a short time, even though the evolution took 2 ½ years to this point. I’m sure the long-timers don’t have the anticipation of getting a build going. But I bet a good majority of the people just joining read though, all the while in the back of their head are thinking up what spin of their own they can put on it… Wasn’t trying to be the young hot-shot cowboy walking into the saloon of regulars. Just a brainstorm. I have learned my lesson. KISS… |
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06-16-2009, 09:19 PM | #3384 |
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Join Date: 05-03-09
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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It took me about 2 weeks to read this thread first time through and the anticipation really gets to ya. I just wish my work would slow down enough to let me finish it.
Everybody has to do something to make it their own, I know before I got my donor grill for parts I had planned on an antique tractor mod for the exhaust. Just because I'm a redneck with tractors to play with. Sorta thought that old tractor muffler exhaust flapper would look pretty cool on one along with maybe some John Deere green. A small magnet on the side of the stack should hold the flapper open when in use. But that will have to wait for the Kingsford UDS to get done before I get to the Johnny Popper UDS. |
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06-16-2009, 09:42 PM | #3385 |
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Join Date: 04-18-08
Location: Ohio
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Ok, so I FINALLY finsihed the UDS about 3 weeks ago. I love it. I've cooked on it multiple times, turned out great Q and noticed somethings I need to change.
1. I don't have a cover where I store mine, so how do you guys cover the holes in the flat lid to keep water out? 2. I cannot seem to get the temp above 240-250. When the neighbor was welding my intakes in, he said the drum was a thin metal. He actually blew through it a couple of times. He fixed those, but what can I do? 3. The other thing that throws me off is when I open the lid forsomething (Which is rare) I get temp drops not spikes. Why is that? |
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06-16-2009, 10:00 PM | #3386 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 11-02-07
Location: Carthage, TN
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how many intakes and what size are they Stiltz??
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06-16-2009, 10:39 PM | #3387 | |
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2. All I have to do in order to get my temps up is to make sure one of the in takes (usually the ball valve) is facing the wind and open up the other two and off to the races she goes. 3. When opening the lid, you should get a temp drop. You are letting the heat escape. Now if you are in and out, then the temps should come right back in a bit. Be patient. If you dilly dally with the lid off then you will see a huge temp increase due to the amount of oxygen you are allowing into the drum |
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06-16-2009, 10:52 PM | #3388 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 06-10-09
Location: Mt. Prospect, IL
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HF Handle
I recall seeing this one, thanks for the tip.
Stopped at Harbor Freight today, had these hammers on sale for $3.99. Cut it off, propane torch for a minute or so, and I could bend it right over. Now I'll either get someone to weld it to the flat lid (no welding equip for me), or take a die and thread the end so I can attach it with some nuts and washers. |
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06-16-2009, 10:59 PM | #3389 |
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what is everyone using to hang the flat lid off the side of the drum?
I need to go back through this again because I am looking to add a table for my maverick thermo and other items..plus I still do not have handles on the lid or thew sides of the drum....and nothing to raise the charcoal basket out with other than my hands...I also need to fab an ash shaker. |
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06-16-2009, 11:36 PM | #3390 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 06-10-09
Location: Mt. Prospect, IL
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Rookies - Read the thread
Read the entire thread.
Before I read the thread, I made this out of a metal 5 gal pail I had. Didn't have nearly the airflow for a complete even burn. Also (before I read the thread) was going to try cutting this old compressor - 16" diameter tank for a coal basket with stable feet. Now might just cut it in 1/2, put a grate on it to have a place to set a hot chimney starter. Go with an expanded metal surround. And again, (BIRTT) - Got this free barrel that had corn sweetener / red lining.Thought it was a great score. Full day of burn. Bunch of grinding, sanding. Still too much liner left. Wiped with denatured alcohol, gave another burn, then some more wire wheel. Finally looked good. As repeated often, get used one without a lining, or a new unlined one. Save yourself some of dirty work. Get to cooking faster. Got some Kingsford for the test, and I have a few places by me that stock the Wicked Good lump and briqs, will get some for the first cook soon. Can't wait. |
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