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07-15-2010, 10:00 PM | #6331 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-28-10
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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The UDS is done ! - Here are the picts and info
Bought a new unlined drum from Maxi Container for $30. Burned it out to be sure. Bought expanded metal from a father and son Metal Fab shop I found searching for 'Metal Fab' on Google. Nice people, he rolled the EM for me. I brought back the finished drum and basket and he welded it for a very reasonable price. I did a classic redneck build - thank you very much Norcoredneck !! Bottom grill about 6 in from the top (33.5'' drum - charcoal grate 3'' from bottom - 24'' gap = 6 in). Using a turkey fryer thermometer and a cheap probe wireless type - not happy with the thermo situation, need to find something better. Seasoned with veggie oil. Basket Basket close up Drum Drum with seasoning fire
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07-15-2010, 10:09 PM | #6332 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-26-10
Location: Manheim, PA
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I went to HD - they didn't even know what EXPANDED METAL is. I hate HD, I'll try Lowes.
Stl-Rich, Ace Hardware has expanded metal sheets 24"x24", at the right gauge. What I did was cut the sheet in half giving me two 12"x12" sheets. I then wired them together with thin stainless steel wire (also at Ace, on a spool of about 50', $3 or so), overlapping them by about 8". Then I shaped them into the proper cylinder type shape and wired them down onto my charcoal grate. I ended up with a charcoal basket 12"x12"x12". Works like a charm. Before wiring everything with the stainless steel wire I ziptied it first to get a real tight fit. Added the stainless steel wire and cut off the plastic zip ties.
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07-16-2010, 07:18 AM | #6333 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 06-18-10
Location: Cumming ga
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when ya"ll paint your uds, do you clear coat it?
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07-16-2010, 08:38 AM | #6334 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-16-09
Location: Lake Charles La
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07-16-2010, 08:44 AM | #6335 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 06-18-10
Location: Cumming ga
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I got anxious and went ahead and put a clear coat on it. Seemed to make since to me. I chose an iron color to paint it. It came out more of an army grey. Pretty cool combo
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07-17-2010, 08:12 AM | #6336 | |
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Join Date: 12-15-09
Location: Antelope, CA (Sacramento metro area)
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-Rodney
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Char-Broil Commercial Series Gasser, ECB, MECO 4400 charcoal grill, 22.5" OTS, UDS built 3/20/2010 ([URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/album.php?albumid=291"]Pics[/URL], [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCyKypslPhs"]Video[/url]) Maverick ET-7 and ET-73, home-built 18A sous vide temperature controller IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller My blog: [url="http://think-create-eat.blogspot.com"] THINK + CREATE + EAT[/url] - [URL="http://www.facebook.com/pages/THINK-CREATE-EAT/115706441783448"]"Like" on Facebook[/URL] [B][COLOR=red]"Meat: It's what's for dinner. And lunch, breakfast, dessert..."[/COLOR][/B] |
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07-17-2010, 02:53 PM | #6337 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-03-10
Location: Shawnee, KS
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I am not sure if love you all for all of this information or hate you.
I am not the proud owner of a MIG/Flux welder (thank you craigslist) and I don't even have a drum yet . Actually found some drums on CL today as well but have some chuckies and butts on the COS right now. Obviously I cannot leave that thing unattended. |
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07-17-2010, 05:55 PM | #6338 | |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-22-07
Location: Springfield, MO
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Oops, I lied. Wife just informed me I did weld one basket for a friend for some reason.
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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 |
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07-17-2010, 06:20 PM | #6339 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 06-18-10
Location: Cumming ga
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i did weld mine but see how it would be just as easy to use some bailing wire or stainless steel tie wraps
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07-17-2010, 06:31 PM | #6340 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-10-10
Location: saint louis, MO
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Could a guy get a PLASTIC 55 Gal drum and make a UDS out of it? Its a low temp smoker after all - the charcoal ring and ashcatcher would be metal (I'm not that crazy) but I just wonder
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07-17-2010, 07:11 PM | #6341 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-22-07
Location: Springfield, MO
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I wouldn't do it.
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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 |
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07-17-2010, 10:38 PM | #6342 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-03-10
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Yeah, I know. But with all the nifty mods, carts, charcoal baskets, height extensions, kettle inserts, etc, I justified it to myself. Plus, I have always wanted to learn to weld anyways. Besides, the girlfriend bought my story and believed it was justified .
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07-18-2010, 07:13 AM | #6343 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-29-10
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Alton brown made one out of a cardboard box once... Maybe if you used a hot plate for heat like he did... NO! NO! Stop!
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07-18-2010, 02:58 PM | #6344 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-15-10
Location: Byron,IL
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I'm doing some baby backs and I am working on the 3-2-1 method. When I took the lid off to foil the temp spiked now I had to close the intakes almost all the way to bring the temp back down. Anyone have any ideas on how to prevent this. The thing was sailing great at 225* until I took the lid off.
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07-18-2010, 03:11 PM | #6345 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-22-07
Location: Springfield, MO
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Good angle. Glad it worked.
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