My completed UDS build (w/ pics)

johnodon · 07-18-2011, 09:48 AM

Don't know what happened...dupe post. Other thread is here: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=111577

Sorry about that guys. I looked for a way to delete this post but couldn't find on.

John

johnodon · 07-18-2011, 09:51 AM

Well, it took about 2 weeks but I finally finished my UDS. :)

First, my $10 drum. This one is unlined and held veggie oil in a prior life.

Next I used masking tape to get the circumference and divided by 3 for the 1" intake holes.

Now, drill my pilot holes.

And finally the 1" intake holes.

Next....THE BURN!!!! Here is my weapon of choice.

BURN BABy BURN!!!

Now to make her pretty. Grind away.

Primer and paint.

Primed first...

And painted (I'll get the to lid next)...

Now...about that lid. I definitely wanted a dome lid but I know a lot of people had issues finding one that fits nicely. I wanted one that I didn't need to makes any mods to (i.e. hammering out the rim). I checked Walmart, Sears, Target, Lowes and HD. I finally found teh perfect sized lid at K-mart. The ID is exactly 22 7/8" and the OD of my drum is 22 5/8". It if a perfectly snug fit!!!

Prime/paint the intakes. I am using 2 vertical and one capped.

Mount the intakes (My lowes had only 1 3/4" ball valve in stock).

U-bolts installed as grate supports (forgot to take pics of the handles and thermos being installed).

This is pretty much the finished product. Getting ready for seasoning.

Almost forgot...my fire box. 16" pizza pan, 16" charcoal grate from donated grill and 2x sheets of 12 x 24 expanded metal w/ hog clips.

Seasoning. Top grate holdinhg steady @ 300. The bottom grate is about 15 hotter.

bobaftt · 07-18-2011, 10:32 AM

nicely done!

colonel00 · 07-18-2011, 10:39 AM

Very nice. Way too clean though! Get it dirty.

deguerre · 07-18-2011, 10:42 AM

That's a beaut!

Warthog · 07-18-2011, 10:43 AM

Looks great! Your gonna love it.

Phrasty · 07-18-2011, 10:45 AM

Awesome job Brother! Can't wait to see it dirty!

Cheers

Garyclaw · 07-18-2011, 10:51 AM

Very nice! You did good.

stephan · 07-18-2011, 10:55 AM

nice job, looks very professional

fnbish · 07-18-2011, 11:08 AM

Awesome

Carbon · 07-18-2011, 11:21 AM

Very nice job on that UDS! I like the two verticals as well....way cool setup.

Smok'n n Joke'n · 07-18-2011, 11:23 AM

Nice job. Love mine!!

jasonjax · 07-18-2011, 11:31 AM

That thing looks awesome! One question I've always had about these projects is how do you know which metals are safe for cooking? The u-bolts/nuts etc. Is stainless steel pretty much safe for this sort of project?

Phubar · 07-18-2011, 11:32 AM

Phabulous job

got14u · 07-18-2011, 11:35 AM

A very simple and nice build!!!!! ROCK ON!

07-18-2011, 09:48 AM	#1
johnodon Found some matches. Join Date: 07-15-11 Location: Douglassville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My completed UDS build (w/ pics) Don't know what happened...dupe post. Other thread is here: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=111577 Sorry about that guys. I looked for a way to delete this post but couldn't find on. John Last edited by BobBrisket; 07-18-2011 at 01:50 PM.. Reason: Duplicate Threads Merged

07-18-2011, 09:51 AM	#2
johnodon Found some matches. Join Date: 07-15-11 Location: Douglassville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My completed UDS build (w/ pics) Well, it took about 2 weeks but I finally finished my UDS. :) First, my $10 drum. This one is unlined and held veggie oil in a prior life. Next I used masking tape to get the circumference and divided by 3 for the 1" intake holes. Now, drill my pilot holes. And finally the 1" intake holes. Next....THE BURN!!!! Here is my weapon of choice. BURN BABy BURN!!! Now to make her pretty. Grind away. Primer and paint. Primed first... And painted (I'll get the to lid next)... Now...about that lid. I definitely wanted a dome lid but I know a lot of people had issues finding one that fits nicely. I wanted one that I didn't need to makes any mods to (i.e. hammering out the rim). I checked Walmart, Sears, Target, Lowes and HD. I finally found teh perfect sized lid at K-mart. The ID is exactly 22 7/8" and the OD of my drum is 22 5/8". It if a perfectly snug fit!!! Prime/paint the intakes. I am using 2 vertical and one capped. Mount the intakes (My lowes had only 1 3/4" ball valve in stock). U-bolts installed as grate supports (forgot to take pics of the handles and thermos being installed). This is pretty much the finished product. Getting ready for seasoning. Almost forgot...my fire box. 16" pizza pan, 16" charcoal grate from donated grill and 2x sheets of 12 x 24 expanded metal w/ hog clips. Seasoning. Top grate holdinhg steady @ 300. The bottom grate is about 15 hotter.

07-18-2011, 10:32 AM	#3
bobaftt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-08 Location: Chattanooga TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	nicely done! __________________ Weber Smokey Mountain "C" Club

07-18-2011, 10:39 AM	#4
colonel00 Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice. Way too clean though! Get it dirty. __________________ Brad Proud owner of the PentaZero WWWWFBBQADD 0 out of 1 members found this post helpful UDS/WSM/Weber Cart for sale Here. Please someone give it a good home. Willing to entertain offers

07-18-2011, 10:42 AM	#5
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's a beaut! __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

07-18-2011, 10:43 AM	#6
Warthog is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-20-09 Location: Cliffwood Beach, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks great! Your gonna love it. __________________ "Two Hungry Hogs" bbq team. UDS CharGriller w/SFB Weber 3(1987)

07-18-2011, 10:45 AM	#7
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Awesome job Brother! Can't wait to see it dirty! Cheers __________________ 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder grill/smoker 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder smoker 1 - 20 gal. self-made grill/smoker 1 - 25 gal. self-made vertical smoker 1 - 120 gal. self-made trailer stick-burner http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=88599

07-18-2011, 10:51 AM	#8
Garyclaw Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-09 Location: NE OH-IO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice! You did good. __________________ Gary ____________________________________ Big BarBChef built in to the Outdoor Kitchen, Weber kettle, 1 UDS, Little Chief Electric, 2 Propane Fish Cookers/Turkey Fryers, a swinging grate over my Fire pit, Big Pig Cooker "Nice talkin' to ya"

07-18-2011, 10:55 AM	#9
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	nice job, looks very professional

07-18-2011, 11:08 AM	#10
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome __________________ -Jason 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

07-18-2011, 11:21 AM	#11
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice job on that UDS! I like the two verticals as well....way cool setup. __________________ UDS / Mini-WSM / Weber 22.5 OTG / Modified ECB / Lodge hibachi / 34" WFO.

07-18-2011, 11:23 AM	#12
Smok'n n Joke'n Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-09-10 Location: Pleasant View Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice job. Love mine!!

07-18-2011, 11:31 AM	#13
jasonjax is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-20-07 Location: Jax, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That thing looks awesome! One question I've always had about these projects is how do you know which metals are safe for cooking? The u-bolts/nuts etc. Is stainless steel pretty much safe for this sort of project?

07-18-2011, 11:32 AM	#14
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Phabulous job __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 *Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow

07-18-2011, 11:35 AM	#15
got14u is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-07-10 Location: Phark-land WYOMING Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A very simple and nice build!!!!! ROCK ON! __________________ Jerod ...................Life's hard; it's even harder when your dumb. John Wayne

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