UDS Build starts tomorrow any last words of advice

Rustyc · 09-12-2008, 08:48 AM

Hi Guy

Well i pick up two drums tomorrow one for a UDS the other in case i screw up if all goes well with the first drum then made up some plans to turn the second one into a grill.
My question is what do you wish you knew when you built your first UDS?

second one was I can only get glav pipe for the air intake am I just better off to put ball value straight onto the nipple?

cheers for your help

kitch · 09-12-2008, 08:57 AM

buy step bits...

and more beer on hand....

darn Minnesota Sunday laws :(

Dr_KY · 09-12-2008, 09:10 AM

Congrats!!
I wish I would have known enough to buy a deep freezer when they were on sale for holding all my future UDS animal carcases.

Just use the ball valve and keep it simple.

Norcoredneck · 09-12-2008, 09:21 AM

Keep it simple.

Barbarian · 09-12-2008, 11:00 AM

follow this thread
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=43943

Should not be able to go wrong if you follow Norcorednecks directions.

The hardest thing I see for you is getting the your Oz buddies to understand that smoking is BBQ and shrimp on the Barbie is grilling.

Enjoy.

ramrod25 · 09-12-2008, 11:59 AM

I just did my first test burn on my UDS/BBQ Guru. Would you believe 18 hours and absolutely ROCK SOLID on temp control. Agree fully - follow Norcorednecks' directions - can't go wrong.

My basket is 12" dia and 12" tall - sitting 4" off the bottom of the barrel.

Am going to buy a brisket tonight and my first UDS cook starts tomorrow - I'm excited. My first brisket cook too -

My wife told me I have to paint it and build a nice looking stand/table if I want to keep it on the deck - so that may be this weekend's project.

Now that I've got the smoker problem solved, I can start learning how to cook different cuts of meats.

This is getting to be fun.

Oh yea - by all means get a step drill - worth every penny.

Regards
Rodney

ComputerMike · 09-12-2008, 12:17 PM

Start simple. Go with magnets and add valves later.

Second/Third the step bit. I'm not sure how I survived this far without one.

ON THE FARM · 09-12-2008, 12:24 PM

I would not use galvanized pipe, if it gets too hot it will put off toxic fumes.

Mark · 09-12-2008, 02:05 PM

Hold off any serious beer drinking untill you're done. .... Or not.

Arlin_MacRae · 09-12-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ON THE FARM

I would not use galvanized pipe, if it gets too hot it will put off toxic fumes.

Good advice!

ipls3355 · 09-12-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Hold off any serious beer drinking untill you're done. .... Or not.

All beer drinkin is serious

Have fun and take lots of pictures

AzQer · 09-12-2008, 04:58 PM

Keep your head down and watch for flying stuff. Just keep in simple you do fine

BBQ Grail · 09-12-2008, 05:15 PM

A gentle reminder:

landshark530 · 09-12-2008, 05:49 PM

I used 2" auto exhaust pipe, which works great. Good luck!!

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=48042

Norcoredneck · 09-12-2008, 05:58 PM

Another Brother sent me a PM asking for pointers. he asked about this thread so i will cut and paste my reply. I will let him remain anonymous because everyones build is their own. All tweak their builds and that is what make this all fun. Looking forward to pics of his and yours. There is a million ways to do it but I personally guarantee this set up to work as advertised.
Step by step.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...1&postcount=86

Parts
3ea. 3/4" close pipe nipples
2ea. 3/4" pipe caps.
1ea. 3/4" ball valve.
3ea. 1/2" conduit nuts (optional for no weld build)
3ea. 1/4"-20 thrd.X 1 3/4" stainless bolt
3ea. 1/4"-20 thrd.X 2" stainless bolt
12ea. 1/4"-20 thd. nuts.
12ea. 1/4" washers.
2 handles and mount hardware of choice.
1 Spicewine gauge (2 if you want one in Weber lid. Nice to average temp).

Now for Charcoal Basket. I have been going this route lately and really like it.

1ea. Charcoal replacement grate for 18.5" Weber
1 piece 45"X 8" 3/4"-#9 expanded metal.
3ea. 1/2" or 3/8" X 3 1/2" long bolts
6ea. washers for bolts
6ea. nuts for bolts.

If you have a closed head drum you will need a lid. Weber lids fit some drums and can be tweaked with a couple of crescent wrenches to fit others. Cheaper kingsford kettles work but are a little loose.

For ash pan I get a cheap 14" grill like they sell at CVS or grocery stores. Works nice. Save lid you cut off and you can cut circle to stiffen ash pan.

Optional but nice to have
3 or 4 casters for bottom. I use 3 and tack weld them to bottom.

09-12-2008, 08:48 AM	#1
Rustyc Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-07-08 Location: Aberfoyle Park South Australia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS Build starts tomorrow any last words of advice Hi Guy Well i pick up two drums tomorrow one for a UDS the other in case i screw up if all goes well with the first drum then made up some plans to turn the second one into a grill. My question is what do you wish you knew when you built your first UDS? second one was I can only get glav pipe for the air intake am I just better off to put ball value straight onto the nipple? cheers for your help

09-12-2008, 08:57 AM	#2
kitch Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-07-08 Location: MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	buy step bits... and more beer on hand.... darn Minnesota Sunday laws :( __________________ UDS Black Weber 22.5", Happy Cooker 22.5", Red Web-her 22.5"-H, Brown Weber 22.5"-1970-1979 era best guess. Wine Oak Barrel -converted to a UDS SNPP Barrel cut in half and an barrel becoming an UDS

09-12-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats!! I wish I would have known enough to buy a deep freezer when they were on sale for holding all my future UDS animal carcases. Just use the ball valve and keep it simple. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

09-12-2008, 09:21 AM	#4
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Keep it simple. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

09-12-2008, 11:00 AM	#5
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	follow this thread http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=43943 Should not be able to go wrong if you follow Norcorednecks directions. The hardest thing I see for you is getting the your Oz buddies to understand that smoking is BBQ and shrimp on the Barbie is grilling. Enjoy. __________________ 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

09-12-2008, 11:59 AM	#6
ramrod25 Got Wood. Join Date: 07-31-08 Location: Fort Towson, Ok Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Your gonna love it I just did my first test burn on my UDS/BBQ Guru. Would you believe 18 hours and absolutely ROCK SOLID on temp control. Agree fully - follow Norcorednecks' directions - can't go wrong. My basket is 12" dia and 12" tall - sitting 4" off the bottom of the barrel. Am going to buy a brisket tonight and my first UDS cook starts tomorrow - I'm excited. My first brisket cook too - My wife told me I have to paint it and build a nice looking stand/table if I want to keep it on the deck - so that may be this weekend's project. Now that I've got the smoker problem solved, I can start learning how to cook different cuts of meats. This is getting to be fun. Oh yea - by all means get a step drill - worth every penny. Regards Rodney

09-12-2008, 12:17 PM	#7
ComputerMike Take a breath! Join Date: 04-28-08 Location: Carvel, AB Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Start simple. Go with magnets and add valves later. Second/Third the step bit. I'm not sure how I survived this far without one. __________________ UDS Stumps Clone

09-12-2008, 12:24 PM	#8
ON THE FARM Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-07-08 Location: FARMERSVILLE, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would not use galvanized pipe, if it gets too hot it will put off toxic fumes. __________________ EZ-Corer - The fastset and EZ-est Jalapeno corer/de-seeder around!!! www.wyldmanspice.com

09-12-2008, 02:05 PM	#9
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hold off any serious beer drinking untill you're done. .... Or not. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

09-12-2008, 04:58 PM	#12
AzQer Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-06 Location: Southern Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Keep your head down and watch for flying stuff. Just keep in simple you do fine __________________ Mark 22 1/2" WSM 18" WSM ProQ 20, 2 UDS's Treager BBQ100 KCBS CBJ #24174 BBQ Brethren Arizona Chapter BBQ Brethren Drum Corp

09-12-2008, 05:15 PM	#13
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A gentle reminder: __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

09-12-2008, 05:49 PM	#14
landshark530 Got Wood. Join Date: 08-17-08 Location: Pigsdofly, wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used 2" auto exhaust pipe, which works great. Good luck!! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=48042 __________________ Why yes, you do smell pork!

09-12-2008, 05:58 PM	#15
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Another Brother sent me a PM asking for pointers. he asked about this thread so i will cut and paste my reply. I will let him remain anonymous because everyones build is their own. All tweak their builds and that is what make this all fun. Looking forward to pics of his and yours. There is a million ways to do it but I personally guarantee this set up to work as advertised. Step by step. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...1&postcount=86 Parts 3ea. 3/4" close pipe nipples 2ea. 3/4" pipe caps. 1ea. 3/4" ball valve. 3ea. 1/2" conduit nuts (optional for no weld build) 3ea. 1/4"-20 thrd.X 1 3/4" stainless bolt 3ea. 1/4"-20 thrd.X 2" stainless bolt 12ea. 1/4"-20 thd. nuts. 12ea. 1/4" washers. 2 handles and mount hardware of choice. 1 Spicewine gauge (2 if you want one in Weber lid. Nice to average temp). Now for Charcoal Basket. I have been going this route lately and really like it. 1ea. Charcoal replacement grate for 18.5" Weber 1 piece 45"X 8" 3/4"-#9 expanded metal. 3ea. 1/2" or 3/8" X 3 1/2" long bolts 6ea. washers for bolts 6ea. nuts for bolts. If you have a closed head drum you will need a lid. Weber lids fit some drums and can be tweaked with a couple of crescent wrenches to fit others. Cheaper kingsford kettles work but are a little loose. For ash pan I get a cheap 14" grill like they sell at CVS or grocery stores. Works nice. Save lid you cut off and you can cut circle to stiffen ash pan. Optional but nice to have 3 or 4 casters for bottom. I use 3 and tack weld them to bottom. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

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