Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 78

HB-BBQ · 06-06-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinCoyote

I just used 4 pieces of angle iron and 4 bolts to hold the expanded metal in.

the legs are 1/2" square tubing cut 10 1/2 inches long. I bolted the bottom of each leg in the ash pan with 1 bolt and the top of the leg to the box with 2 bolts each. It would have been easier to weld it together but I still might change some stuff and with it bolted together if I ever need to replace the grate I can just unbolt it and replace it.

Thanks brother.

Wulfie · 06-06-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

The base is a grill from a Smokey Joe, expanded metal is made into a circle and bolted together them wir tied to the grate.
Bolts are 3 1/2" long with double nuts and washers sandwiched around the grate.

Was wondering if a cooking grate would be sturdy enough... was planning to use the two from my H20 smoker, but they seemed rather flimsy compared to the Weber coal grate.

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Wulfie

Newest member of the Smokin' Scotsmen BBQ Team

2 UDS in construction
1 Charbroil Electric Deluxe H20 smoker (soon to be scrapped for parts)

chinesebob · 06-06-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

Well Bob: the simplest/cheapest route is to drill holes (3/4 - 1") and attach little tabs that pivot with a short stove bolt to cover the holes.

Stove bolt?

Norcoredneck · 06-06-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wulfie

Was wondering if a cooking grate would be sturdy enough... was planning to use the two from my H20 smoker, but they seemed rather flimsy compared to the Weber coal grate.

I made one for Single Fin with 2 ECB grates.

Bbq Bubba · 06-06-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

I made one for Single Fin with 2 ECB grates.

Hoe tall is that bowl??
Do you maintain 24" to the grate?

Norcoredneck · 06-06-2008, 08:55 PM

Don't remember. Was only for Single Fin

. He's happy with it.

Bbq Bubba · 06-06-2008, 09:05 PM

Since were on Baskets, here's my hillbilly no weld basket....

Take a piece of expando 6 to 8" tall X 4' long, roll it and attach ends with a couple bolts and washers.
It's very close to the diameter of a 16" ECB grate.
Set the rolled expando on the grate and tie with pieces of wire.
Feet are made from 3 1/2"x3/8 bolts with double nuts and fender washers.
I add a length of wire for a handle and your good to go!

Norcoredneck · 06-06-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Since were on Baskets, here's my hillbilly no weld basket....

Brings to mind.....

ThChrMn · 06-06-2008, 11:55 PM

I like the idea and will go this route for my 1st UDS. What do you use to catch the ash?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Since were on Baskets, here's my hillbilly no weld basket....

Take a piece of expando 6 to 8" tall X 4' long, roll it and attach ends with a couple bolts and washers.
It's very close to the diameter of a 16" ECB grate.
Set the rolled expando on the grate and tie with pieces of wire.
Feet are made from 3 1/2"x3/8 bolts with double nuts and fender washers.
I add a length of wire for a handle and your good to go!

Bbq Bubba · 06-07-2008, 05:40 AM

The bottom of the barrel.......

chinesebob · 06-07-2008, 05:51 AM

shopvac mod

ipls3355 · 06-07-2008, 07:47 AM

Bubba's is a cadilac compared to mine. I used wire to connect my top piece to a another piece of expanded metal and set the basket on the pipe nipples to raise it above the bottom.

Norcoredneck · 06-07-2008, 10:10 AM

Ok as you know i am in process of building a couple of UDS cookers. Seems the masses are looking for an ash pan set up. I have been looking for something cheaper than buying a 35 gallon drum. Well here is what i found. $8 cheapy bbq from hispanic market.

ipls3355 · 06-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Can you mod that cooking grate for the bottom of your charcoal basket?

HB-BBQ · 06-07-2008, 10:17 AM

That looks perfect Norco, did they have more in stock at that price? BTW the thermos are on the way.

06-06-2008, 08:55 PM	#1161
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't remember. Was only for Single Fin . He's happy with it. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

06-06-2008, 09:05 PM	#1162
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Since were on Baskets, here's my hillbilly no weld basket.... Take a piece of expando 6 to 8" tall X 4' long, roll it and attach ends with a couple bolts and washers. It's very close to the diameter of a 16" ECB grate. Set the rolled expando on the grate and tie with pieces of wire. Feet are made from 3 1/2"x3/8 bolts with double nuts and fender washers. I add a length of wire for a handle and your good to go! __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

06-07-2008, 05:40 AM	#1165
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The bottom of the barrel....... __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com Last edited by Bbq Bubba; 06-07-2008 at 08:48 PM..

06-07-2008, 05:51 AM	#1166
chinesebob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-07-07 Location: Westerville,OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	shopvac mod __________________ Chinesebob - Central Ohio A Chinese speaking white guy in search of the perfect bbq.

06-07-2008, 07:47 AM	#1167
ipls3355 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Mattoon, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bubba's is a cadilac compared to mine. I used wire to connect my top piece to a another piece of expanded metal and set the basket on the pipe nipples to raise it above the bottom. __________________ Chris Crankin out Q on my ECB since 2005 UDS born September, 2007 22" Weber Kettle 18" Weber Kettle

06-07-2008, 10:10 AM	#1168
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok as you know i am in process of building a couple of UDS cookers. Seems the masses are looking for an ash pan set up. I have been looking for something cheaper than buying a 35 gallon drum. Well here is what i found. $8 cheapy bbq from hispanic market. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

06-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#1169
ipls3355 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Mattoon, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can you mod that cooking grate for the bottom of your charcoal basket? __________________ Chris Crankin out Q on my ECB since 2005 UDS born September, 2007 22" Weber Kettle 18" Weber Kettle

06-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#1170
HB-BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-14-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That looks perfect Norco, did they have more in stock at that price? BTW the thermos are on the way. __________________ Lang 36 custom, Backwoods Patio, Horizon Patriot, UDS by Norco, Spirit E-310

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