Adjustable grate in a UDS

Mcook · 09-19-2011, 07:48 PM

Anyone know of a way to build an UDS with an adjustable grate that raises and lowers?

---k--- · 09-19-2011, 08:11 PM

I haven't done it, but if you were to put threaded rod up the sides of the barrel that the grate could slide down over, you could then use the nuts as a stopper. just move the nuts up and down to where you want the grate. That is the first idea that came to my mind.

Pappy · 09-19-2011, 08:14 PM

You could use chain to hang the grate off of hooks. Just decide which link to use.

Mcook · 09-19-2011, 08:21 PM

Good ideas. I was hoping to be able to make the adjustment while the food was cooking. So I probably won't have access to put my hands inside the drum. Some type of crank mechanism is what I had in my mind, just can't figure out how to do it.

woodbutcher1 · 09-19-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcook

Good ideas. I was hoping to be able to make the adjustment while the food was cooking. So I probably won't have access to put my hands inside the drum. Some type of crank mechanism is what I had in my mind, just can't figure out how to do it.

The need to lower or raise the grate while the meat is cooking is why ???????

colonel00 · 09-19-2011, 09:29 PM

I believe it is SmokerKing that uses shelving posts like you would get from lowes for a closet. You have to burn the paint off but then you just mount three of them in the barrel and you can adjust the racks to any height you want.

Carbon · 09-19-2011, 09:32 PM

Not immediate but I think it's easier to just raise or lower the temperature instead, if that's the effect you're after.

nthole · 09-19-2011, 09:32 PM

Grab a pair of welder gloves and put handles on the rack. You'll be able to reach in and grab it. I'd go with a couple preset grill levels that you can move the rack up and down to. If you truly wanted it without the bolts I suppose you could drill out a variety of holes and cover with magnets or plugs, then pull them and slide in a bolt and move the grate to that spot. Seems excessive though.

Blackened · 09-19-2011, 09:37 PM

a Santa Maria style UDS!

NorthwestBBQ · 09-19-2011, 09:45 PM

Blasphemy! Any design that differs from the toothless hillbilly way will be crucified here.

SmokerKing · 09-19-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by colonel00

I believe it is SmokerKing that uses shelving posts like you would get from lowes for a closet. You have to burn the paint off but then you just mount three of them in the barrel and you can adjust the racks to any height you want.

Yes, I buidt my BUFORD UDS using closet, single tracks with brackets. This picture isn't the best, but they work great!

09-19-2011, 07:48 PM	#1
Mcook Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 02-25-11 Location: Fresno Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Adjustable grate in a UDS Anyone know of a way to build an UDS with an adjustable grate that raises and lowers?

09-19-2011, 08:11 PM	#2
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I haven't done it, but if you were to put threaded rod up the sides of the barrel that the grate could slide down over, you could then use the nuts as a stopper. just move the nuts up and down to where you want the grate. That is the first idea that came to my mind. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

09-19-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
Pappy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS") Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You could use chain to hang the grate off of hooks. Just decide which link to use. __________________ Performer, UDS, 1983 WSM, Frank-in-Weber, 120 Gallon Offset, IQ-110, ET-732

09-19-2011, 09:29 PM	#6
colonel00 Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I believe it is SmokerKing that uses shelving posts like you would get from lowes for a closet. You have to burn the paint off but then you just mount three of them in the barrel and you can adjust the racks to any height you want. __________________ 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

09-19-2011, 09:32 PM	#7
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not immediate but I think it's easier to just raise or lower the temperature instead, if that's the effect you're after. __________________ UDS / Mini-WSM / Weber 22.5 OTG / Modified ECB / Lodge hibachi / 34" WFO.

09-19-2011, 08:21 PM	#4
Mcook Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 02-25-11 Location: Fresno Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good ideas. I was hoping to be able to make the adjustment while the food was cooking. So I probably won't have access to put my hands inside the drum. Some type of crank mechanism is what I had in my mind, just can't figure out how to do it.

09-19-2011, 09:32 PM	#8
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Grab a pair of welder gloves and put handles on the rack. You'll be able to reach in and grab it. I'd go with a couple preset grill levels that you can move the rack up and down to. If you truly wanted it without the bolts I suppose you could drill out a variety of holes and cover with magnets or plugs, then pull them and slide in a bolt and move the grate to that spot. Seems excessive though. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

09-19-2011, 09:37 PM	#9
Blackened is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Chico, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	a Santa Maria style UDS!

09-19-2011, 09:45 PM	#10
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Blasphemy! Any design that differs from the toothless hillbilly way will be crucified here. __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

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