Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 597

Hoosier1960 · 11-26-2011, 08:51 PM

I posted my first cook on my UDS already but I did my first butt today and I just had to post it here on the mother of all drum threads. If it wasn't for this thread and the brethren and sisters here, I would not be the proud owner of a UDS. Hope you enjoy!
Harold

Mr. Bo · 11-26-2011, 09:02 PM

Good job! How was the pulled pork?

Hoosier1960 · 11-27-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Bo

Good job! How was the pulled pork?

It was very good! It may have actually been a little over done, but I will get it down with more practice

Kenn007BBQ · 11-28-2011, 12:36 PM

So far.... I'm on page 74...... I have a long way to go.....

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Lawdog's Smokewagon · 11-28-2011, 09:20 PM

Got my expanded metal and 18.5 Weber charcoal grate. Cut my metal in half it is now 2 - 12"X24" pieces. Should I place it around grate to make it 12" deep X 13.5" around with bolts for 3" feet or 3" up to make it 9"X13.5" to give me 3" clearance for ash? Whats best for long cooks?

Also I found these at Lowes to cap the pipe nipples. They are brass garden hose caps and the seal the nipples real nice and won't rust. only $1.58 ea

Hoosier1960 · 11-28-2011, 09:39 PM

If you put the grate 3" up you can just use the mesh as "feet". 3" of clearance seems to be about right for ash buildup.

Hoosier1960 · 11-28-2011, 09:40 PM

I forgot to say nice find on the caps. I wish I had seen those. I spent a lot more on brass pipe caps.

Paul Worth · 11-29-2011, 01:02 PM

I just put my grate 3" up in the expanded metal ring. This has the added advantage of making a 3" deep charcoal pan for putting underneath the top grate and using the UDS as a grill. I just added a third grate level at 15" beneath the top grate. That works perfect for the charcoal basket (upside down) to sit on in the grilling configuration. It's also the perfect height for a water pan if you're so inclined. It's amazing the versatility you can add just by using the bolts you were going to use for the feet to add a third grate level. Let me know if this doesn't make sense. It is much easier to do than to describe...

Carbon · 11-29-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Worth

I just put my grate 3" up in the expanded metal ring. This has the added advantage of making a 3" deep charcoal pan for putting underneath the top grate and using the UDS as a grill.

I like this idea where you can flip the basket. I'll convert my spare deep basket to do this and get rid of the bolts.

Lawdog's Smokewagon · 11-29-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Worth

I just put my grate 3" up in the expanded metal ring. This has the added advantage of making a 3" deep charcoal pan for putting underneath the top grate and using the UDS as a grill. I just added a third grate level at 15" beneath the top grate. That works perfect for the charcoal basket (upside down) to sit on in the grilling configuration. It's also the perfect height for a water pan if you're so inclined. It's amazing the versatility you can add just by using the bolts you were going to use for the feet to add a third grate level. Let me know if this doesn't make sense. It is much easier to do than to describe...

I got it thats a great idea. Thanks for the input. After reading 485 pages you tend to go into info overload but I shall read it all!

brentb · 11-30-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mike5150

Can we get more info on your pid? Parts, photo, wiring configuration

Here is a link to a couple of photos on Flickr. The controller is a PitmasterIQ. You just plug it into the wall or it has a 12v adapter as well. It also has a pit probe that connects to the cooking grate. Very simple:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2749015...635119/detail/

Hud · 11-30-2011, 10:52 AM

I like the hose caps!

Hud · 12-01-2011, 01:28 PM

Well I'am just about done with my new UDS! Got alot of new & good idea's here on The BBQ Brethren & I thank you All, Hud.

smokingj · 12-01-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawdog's Smokewagon

Got my expanded metal and 18.5 Weber charcoal grate. Cut my metal in half it is now 2 - 12"X24" pieces. Should I place it around grate to make it 12" deep X 13.5" around with bolts for 3" feet or 3" up to make it 9"X13.5" to give me 3" clearance for ash? Whats best for long cooks?

Also I found these at Lowes to cap the pipe nipples. They are brass garden hose caps and the seal the nipples real nice and won't rust. only $1.58 ea

What department did you find those in? I likey, no rust and they look sharp. Def. would compliment the brass ball valve.

Hud · 12-01-2011, 04:57 PM

Plumbing - H.D.

11-26-2011, 09:02 PM	#8942
Mr. Bo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-15-07 Location: Bisbee, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good job! How was the pulled pork? __________________ 55 gallon smokin' UDS BBQ Grillware vertical gas smoker WSM with mods ECB Deluxe (scrapped for parts for the UDS) BBQ Grillware gas grill Pro-Q Exel 20 High Desert BBQ

11-28-2011, 12:36 PM	#8944
Kenn007BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-19-11 Location: Oakland CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So far.... I'm on page 74...... I have a long way to go..... --- I am here: Google Maps __________________ Smoke on!

11-28-2011, 09:39 PM	#8946
Hoosier1960 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-30-11 Location: Columbus, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you put the grate 3" up you can just use the mesh as "feet". 3" of clearance seems to be about right for ash buildup. __________________ Charbroil Vertical Propane Smoker, Weber Silver Gasser, UDS, Maverick 732. Weber 18.5" Silver, Weber Redhead Stainless Performer, Blue Weber 22.5 Gold, 18.5" WSM

11-28-2011, 09:40 PM	#8947
Hoosier1960 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-30-11 Location: Columbus, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I forgot to say nice find on the caps. I wish I had seen those. I spent a lot more on brass pipe caps. __________________ Charbroil Vertical Propane Smoker, Weber Silver Gasser, UDS, Maverick 732. Weber 18.5" Silver, Weber Redhead Stainless Performer, Blue Weber 22.5 Gold, 18.5" WSM

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