If a Redneck wanted to build a UDS

Norcoredneck · 06-05-2008, 09:20 PM

Ok here is how he would do it. Not that this is the right way or the only way but how I would do it. Will add steps as I complete them.

Divide drum into 3 sections

Layout grill holes.
I chose 1 3/4"" and 8" from top. You should assess the drum you are using.

Layout Intake holes.
I chose 2" from bottom.

Layout Gauge hole.
I chose 9" (1" below lower rack)

Centerpunch marks.

Drill pilot holes.

Drill holes for Intake nipples
I use 1" which lets you thread 3/4" nipple (clean round hole)

Drill out holes for Grate supports
I am going to use 1/4" bolts. I use Unibit to get clean holes in thin metal.

Open up hole for gauge.
I use 3/4" hole which is a tight fit for a 1/2" pipe thread.

Thread in 3/4" close nipples
I use cap to protect threads and screw in as far as possible.
This link will show alternative to welding nipples.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...2&postcount=40

Weld in Nipples

Install 3/4" ball valve.

BBQ Grail · 06-05-2008, 09:23 PM

Thank you!

Bbq Bubba · 06-05-2008, 10:03 PM

Your the only redneck i know with a welder.

Are you sure that holesaw isin't 1"?

Bbq Bubba · 06-05-2008, 10:04 PM

This might as well be made into a sticky right now.

NotleyQue · 06-05-2008, 10:06 PM

Norco gave me these exact same plans. Cheep and easy, and the UDS holds temps all night long.

This is (IMO) the best method to build one of these amazing smokers.

Norcoredneck · 06-05-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Are you sure that holesaw isin't 1"?

Details details. Actualy 25mm. 1". Nice catch Bubba. Didn't know you knew how to make one.

Correction made. Thanks.

swamprb · 06-05-2008, 10:51 PM

Damn! I might as well go cut the toilet seat in half now!

417bullelk · 06-06-2008, 12:49 AM

I'm with Bubba.....please sticky this one ASAP. This is how I plan to build mine.

THANKS Norcoredneck!! Great job. I like the notes written on the barrel. You made it redneck proof!

Norcoredneck · 06-06-2008, 01:24 AM

[quote=Bbq Bubba;656088]Your the only redneck i know with a welder.

quote]
I don't have A welder. You should know me by now, I have 5

big brother smoke · 06-06-2008, 01:28 AM

Farking brilliant! Hey Pat, I am still up, can U believe it?

michiana mark · 06-06-2008, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big brother smoke

Farking brilliant! Hey Pat, I am still up, can U believe it?

Ya me too, course I just got home from work.

Barbarian · 06-06-2008, 02:00 AM

Very good tutorial.
Just curious, would you do the burnout before drilling the holes?

Barbarian · 06-06-2008, 02:04 AM

Oooops, just wondering also why three sections not four?
I thought it might be tougher for a redneck to do that cipherin'. I think Jethro would have gone with four sections. lol

Hook_Line_and_Sinker · 06-06-2008, 02:06 AM

I great looking build pictorial !

based on the genially accepted basic design !

Awesome work Pat!

CaptGrumpy · 06-06-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarian

Oooops, just wondering also why three sections not four?
I thought it might be tougher for a redneck to do that cipherin'. I think Jethro would have gone with four sections. lol

Four section would require absolute precision to prevent rocking.
Three points will always stay stable and not rock, even if off a titch bit!

06-05-2008, 09:20 PM	#1
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If a Redneck wanted to build a UDS Ok here is how he would do it. Not that this is the right way or the only way but how I would do it. Will add steps as I complete them. Divide drum into 3 sections Layout grill holes. I chose 1 3/4"" and 8" from top. You should assess the drum you are using. Layout Intake holes. I chose 2" from bottom. Layout Gauge hole. I chose 9" (1" below lower rack) Centerpunch marks. Drill pilot holes. Drill holes for Intake nipples I use 1" which lets you thread 3/4" nipple (clean round hole) Drill out holes for Grate supports I am going to use 1/4" bolts. I use Unibit to get clean holes in thin metal. Open up hole for gauge. I use 3/4" hole which is a tight fit for a 1/2" pipe thread. Thread in 3/4" close nipples I use cap to protect threads and screw in as far as possible. This link will show alternative to welding nipples. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...2&postcount=40 Weld in Nipples Install 3/4" ball valve. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!* Last edited by Norcoredneck; 06-06-2008 at 08:35 PM..

06-05-2008, 09:23 PM	#2
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you! __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

06-05-2008, 10:03 PM	#3
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Your the only redneck i know with a welder. Are you sure that holesaw isin't 1"? __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

06-05-2008, 10:04 PM	#4
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This might as well be made into a sticky right now. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

06-05-2008, 10:06 PM	#5
NotleyQue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-05-07 Location: Cardiff by the Sea CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Norco gave me these exact same plans. Cheep and easy, and the UDS holds temps all night long. This is (IMO) the best method to build one of these amazing smokers. __________________ www.notleyque.com http://mimttm.wordpress.com/ Notley Que BBQ: Southern California's Finest BBQ Catering Meat is Murder......Tasty Tasty Murder

06-05-2008, 10:51 PM	#7
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Damn! I might as well go cut the toilet seat in half now! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

06-06-2008, 12:49 AM	#8
417bullelk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Phoenix, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm with Bubba.....please sticky this one ASAP. This is how I plan to build mine. THANKS Norcoredneck!! Great job. I like the notes written on the barrel. You made it redneck proof! __________________ Dustin Gilbert, AZ Modded Bandera..Proud owner of a Spicewine fire basket!! Weber WSM...Finally!! Weber Performer Weber 18.5" Kettle and a 22.5" Kettle Weber Smokey Joe Platinum w/One Touch Mod. Weber Smokey Joe Silver, A Charbroil Gasser, A Little Red Campfire.

06-06-2008, 01:24 AM	#9
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	[quote=Bbq Bubba;656088]Your the only redneck i know with a welder. quote] I don't have A welder. You should know me by now, I have 5 __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

06-06-2008, 01:28 AM	#10
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Farking brilliant! Hey Pat, I am still up, can U believe it? __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

06-06-2008, 02:00 AM	#12
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very good tutorial. Just curious, would you do the burnout before drilling the holes? __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

06-06-2008, 02:04 AM	#13
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oooops, just wondering also why three sections not four? I thought it might be tougher for a redneck to do that cipherin'. I think Jethro would have gone with four sections. lol __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

06-06-2008, 02:06 AM	#14
Hook_Line_and_Sinker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-28-08 Location: Downey, California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I great looking build pictorial ! based on the genially accepted basic design ! Awesome work Pat! __________________ Hook Line and Sinker Viking 30 inch Gravity Fed Charcoal Smoker Brinkmann 5 burner gas grill with sear & rotisserie UDS's 3 and growing Char Griller w/SFB w/mods Orion Cooker Charbroil 7000 Gas Grill

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