Pulled the Trigger...

jeffsee · 04-14-2013, 07:15 PM

Well, after Bludawg slapped me around a little the other day, I bit the bullet and risked my wife's wrath by asking permission to order the SS barrel from Bubba's Barrels.

She said she would rather have me spend the money than have me stick my head in a barrel with a wire wheel on an angle grinder.

Now I just have to wait for it to arrive and set it up with the Big Poppas UDS kit I ordered. I know there are other cookers at this price point, but I like using my UDSes and feel extremely comfortable with the food I can put out with the UDS.

Now I just have to impatiently wait for the thing to arrive.

1911Ron · 04-14-2013, 07:35 PM

Pictures when you are done please!

jeffsee · 04-14-2013, 07:40 PM

Absolutely!

PorkDork · 04-14-2013, 08:00 PM

I have a feeling your UDS is going to look a little better than mine! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the barrel? I'm debating buying a SS barrel for a new UDS or buying a smaller BWS. Can't wait to see your pics!!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-14-2013, 08:05 PM

I really love my stainless UDS. Still shiny after three years too.

I am going to enjoy seeing your build.

jeffsee · 04-14-2013, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorkDork

I have a feeling your UDS is going to look a little better than mine! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the barrel? I'm debating buying a SS barrel for a new UDS or buying a smaller BWS. Can't wait to see your pics!!

With shipping, and a flat lid with no bung holes, $317. BPS kit ran me $129. So, $446. Since I don't have to grind out, prime, or paint, my wife says it is worth every penny.

cheapbeer · 04-14-2013, 09:06 PM

I saw your other post about selling your 18.5 weber. I am pretty sure that is the one Dennis S. bought from the ad I saw here and on clist. He liked it so much that he upgraded to a 22.5 and sold the 18.5 to another guy at work. If I have the wrong sale in mind please disregard. Enjoy your UDS when you get her done. Stainless is way cool

thebbqkid · 04-14-2013, 10:03 PM

Hello fellow wisconsinite breathern
O man stainless would be nice, I have yet to paint mine after a year,but I might paint it this year

jeffsee · 04-14-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheapbeer

I saw your other post about selling your 18.5 weber. I am pretty sure that is the one Dennis S. bought from the ad I saw here and on clist. He liked it so much that he upgraded to a 22.5 and sold the 18.5 to another guy at work. If I have the wrong sale in mind please disregard. Enjoy your UDS when you get her done. Stainless is way cool

Dennis S did buy it. I'm so glad he liked it. Nice!

PorkDork · 04-15-2013, 09:51 AM

I would say you got a great deal! This might just convince me to upgrade my UDS instead of dropping a grand on a BWS. Is your UDS build kit stainless as well? Do you have a link to the kit??

J-Rod · 04-15-2013, 11:27 AM

Man that's gonna be one cooool UDS! Congrats to you sir, and a wise choice. If I had to do mine over, no WAY would I spend hours laying in my drum grinding that chit off! Man it sucked. My lady was just shaking her head while I was doing it, but she began to see the light when I began serving her tasty meat!

jeffsee · 04-15-2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorkDork

I would say you got a great deal! This might just convince me to upgrade my UDS instead of dropping a grand on a BWS. Is your UDS build kit stainless as well? Do you have a link to the kit??

Yes, it is stainless. Here's the link to their kit: https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...oker-kit-parts

jeffsee · 04-16-2013, 10:55 AM

Shipping notification just came in email. I will start documenting with photos as soon as the barrel arrives.

Bludawg · 04-16-2013, 12:44 PM

Want some more

That is gonna be a pretty rascal can't wait to see it done

jeffsee · 04-17-2013, 09:12 PM

OK, Bludawg.

Barrel left Tennessee this morning. HOPEFULLY I get it Monday. Then I can plan time to set it up.

Of course, waiting is easier said than done.

04-14-2013, 07:15 PM	#1
jeffsee Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-06-10 Location: Oshkosh, WI	Pulled the Trigger... Well, after Bludawg slapped me around a little the other day, I bit the bullet and risked my wife's wrath by asking permission to order the SS barrel from Bubba's Barrels. She said she would rather have me spend the money than have me stick my head in a barrel with a wire wheel on an angle grinder. Now I just have to wait for it to arrive and set it up with the Big Poppas UDS kit I ordered. I know there are other cookers at this price point, but I like using my UDSes and feel extremely comfortable with the food I can put out with the UDS. Now I just have to impatiently wait for the thing to arrive. __________________ SS BPS EDS April '13, Weber Performer, Weber Genesis Silver C, Smokey Joe

04-14-2013, 07:35 PM	#2
1911Ron is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Ft Mudge AT Name/Nickname : Ron	Pictures when you are done please! __________________ A bunch of Webers, a UDS and a Happy Cooker!

04-14-2013, 07:40 PM	#3
jeffsee Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-06-10 Location: Oshkosh, WI	Absolutely! __________________ SS BPS EDS April '13, Weber Performer, Weber Genesis Silver C, Smokey Joe

04-14-2013, 08:05 PM	#5
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	I really love my stainless UDS. Still shiny after three years too. I am going to enjoy seeing your build. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

04-14-2013, 09:06 PM	#7
cheapbeer Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-07-12 Location: Westfield, Wisconsin	I saw your other post about selling your 18.5 weber. I am pretty sure that is the one Dennis S. bought from the ad I saw here and on clist. He liked it so much that he upgraded to a 22.5 and sold the 18.5 to another guy at work. If I have the wrong sale in mind please disregard. Enjoy your UDS when you get her done. Stainless is way cool __________________ 2 Primo XL's, 4 Hot and Fast Drums, 1Ugly Drum, 2 22.5 wsm's, and 2 18.5 wsm's.

04-14-2013, 08:00 PM	#4
PorkDork On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-16-11 Location: La Grande, OR	I have a feeling your UDS is going to look a little better than mine! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the barrel? I'm debating buying a SS barrel for a new UDS or buying a smaller BWS. Can't wait to see your pics!!

04-14-2013, 10:03 PM	#8
thebbqkid On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-12-12 Location: southern Wisconsin	Hello fellow wisconsinite breathern O man stainless would be nice, I have yet to paint mine after a year,but I might paint it this year __________________ Wisconsin, Out drinking your state since 1848

04-15-2013, 09:51 AM	#10
PorkDork On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-16-11 Location: La Grande, OR	I would say you got a great deal! This might just convince me to upgrade my UDS instead of dropping a grand on a BWS. Is your UDS build kit stainless as well? Do you have a link to the kit??

04-15-2013, 11:27 AM	#11
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	Man that's gonna be one cooool UDS! Congrats to you sir, and a wise choice. If I had to do mine over, no WAY would I spend hours laying in my drum grinding that chit off! Man it sucked. My lady was just shaking her head while I was doing it, but she began to see the light when I began serving her tasty meat! __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.

04-16-2013, 10:55 AM	#13
jeffsee Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-06-10 Location: Oshkosh, WI	Shipping notification just came in email. I will start documenting with photos as soon as the barrel arrives. __________________ SS BPS EDS April '13, Weber Performer, Weber Genesis Silver C, Smokey Joe

04-16-2013, 12:44 PM	#14
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Want some more That is gonna be a pretty rascal can't wait to see it done __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

04-17-2013, 09:12 PM	#15
jeffsee Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-06-10 Location: Oshkosh, WI	OK, Bludawg. Barrel left Tennessee this morning. HOPEFULLY I get it Monday. Then I can plan time to set it up. Of course, waiting is easier said than done. __________________ SS BPS EDS April '13, Weber Performer, Weber Genesis Silver C, Smokey Joe