Very Simple Stainless UDS - Page 3

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-13-2010, 09:07 AM

Here is a picture of the insert. Post #5401 in the UDS thread describes it.

MattCom · 02-13-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul B

Jig saw, metal blade...........

Oh ya, my drum:

Paul B
SS UDS

Success! 3 Bocsh HSS blades and a lots of wd-40 later! SWEET!!!

MushCreek · 02-13-2010, 02:15 PM

Has your hearing come back yet? I'm building two more SS UDS right now- neighbors must love me!

thirdeye · 02-13-2010, 02:49 PM

I have questions on the BGE Draft Door.....

How far was it open to hold your pit temps, and did you get an even burn in the charcoal basket? (By even I mean did the burn pattern favor the direction of the air coming in the draft door?)

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-13-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdeye

I have questions on the BGE Draft Door.....

How far was it open to hold your pit temps, and did you get an even burn in the charcoal basket? (By even I mean did the burn pattern favor the direction of the air coming in the draft door?)

I had it about half open for the 300 degree part -- the top vent was always wide open. The temp was in the mid 20's with some wind and snow. I used R.O. Lump.

Very clean even burn. I haven't built a charcoal box yet so I just used the grate and ring from a 18.5 WSM, which I elevated with three 3 1/2" x 1/2" bolts. I made sure the top vent was on the opposite side of the drum. I suspect that the design of the WSM ring, with those large round holes, helped to produce the even burn by making it easier for air to enter from below.

MattCom · 02-13-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MushCreek

Has your hearing come back yet? I'm building two more SS UDS right now- neighbors must love me!

Man, it was LOUD!
I just kept at it without lifting my head. I'm sure someone was looking out to see what I was up to. My jigsaw is a mere 3.5 amp B&D cheapo, I got it over 10 yrs ago for 10 bucks. It did a great job.

HB-BBQ · 02-14-2010, 10:17 AM

Thats a really nice drum, I like the way you used the rope gaskets on it.

peaspurple · 02-15-2010, 11:54 AM

Really like the looks of the SS drum. Great job!

bigabyte · 02-15-2010, 02:11 PM

I'm sorry, I keep wanting to post something but keep getting distracted by that shiny UDS!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-15-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bigabyte

I'm sorry, I keep wanting to post something but keep getting distracted by that shiny UDS!

nolaman · 02-15-2010, 07:45 PM

Great job! I assume you used the jig saw to cut the kettle too.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-15-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nolaman

Great job! I assume you used the jig saw to cut the kettle too.

Thanks Alan.

A skill saw, not a jig saw, with an abrasive blade was used to cut the rectangular vent hole. It makes straight line cuts very easy. A sawsall was then used to finish the cuts into the corners.

The kettle was cut on a table saw with a metal blade. The saw spacer was set to 2" and then the kettle was turned sideways so the rim was against the spacer bar. The kettle was then rolled in place to make the cut. This was also very easy and precise.

nolaman · 02-16-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

Thanks Alan.

A skill saw, not a jig saw, with an abrasive blade was used to cut the rectangular vent hole. It makes straight line cuts very easy. A sawsall was then used to finish the cuts into the corners.

The kettle was cut on a table saw with a metal blade. The saw spacer was set to 2" and then the kettle was turned sideways so the rim was against the spacer bar. The kettle was then rolled in place to make the cut. This was also very easy and precise.

Great idea! I've used abrasive blades on a skillsaw to cut sheet metal roof panels,a few sparks coming off the blade. I'm sure the table saw was cleaned of all sawdust before you began!
Thanks for answering!

muttley · 02-16-2010, 08:53 PM

Simply BEAUTIFUL!!

Where do you get or find stainless steel drums? and about how much are they?

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-17-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by muttley

Simply BEAUTIFUL!!

Where do you get or find stainless steel drums? and about how much are they?

Thank you muttley.

You can buy them new on line, but they are very expensive that way. Every now and then you will find a reconditioned one online for a better price. Best bet is craigslist and a lot of patience.

I first started looking for them a couple of years ago. Here is a thread I started back in June of 2007 about some I found for $100 on Craigslist. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...stainless+drum

Here is the thread by Brother CircleW that alerted me to this unused, unlined drum for $40. A Stainless Steal.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ight=stainless

02-13-2010, 09:07 AM	#31
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here is a picture of the insert. Post #5401 in the UDS thread describes it. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

02-13-2010, 02:15 PM	#33
MushCreek Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-01-09 Location: Seminole Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Has your hearing come back yet? I'm building two more SS UDS right now- neighbors must love me! __________________ I'm very intelligent, but I mask it by doing stupid stuff.

02-13-2010, 02:49 PM	#34
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I have questions on the BGE Draft Door..... How far was it open to hold your pit temps, and did you get an even burn in the charcoal basket? (By even I mean did the burn pattern favor the direction of the air coming in the draft door?) __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

02-14-2010, 10:17 AM	#37
HB-BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-14-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thats a really nice drum, I like the way you used the rope gaskets on it. __________________ Lang 36 custom, Backwoods Patio, Horizon Patriot, UDS by Norco, Spirit E-310

02-15-2010, 11:54 AM	#38
peaspurple is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-09 Location: Georgia transplant in odenton, md Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Really like the looks of the SS drum. Great job! __________________ A Wonderful Family Chargriller Acorn Kamado UDS Redhead UDS Mini Homer Simpson WSM Smokey Joe Gold 22.5" OTS 18.5" OTG 22.5" WSM 22.5" OTS Fire pit convert Genesis Silver, 2burner 18" Discada Fish Fryer Clay Pig Grill Belson Trailer Mounted BBQ Pit

02-15-2010, 02:11 PM	#39
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	I'm sorry, I keep wanting to post something but keep getting distracted by that shiny UDS! __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

02-15-2010, 07:45 PM	#41
nolaman is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Beautiful Ellijay, Ga. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great job! I assume you used the jig saw to cut the kettle too. __________________ Alan _________________

02-16-2010, 08:53 PM	#44
muttley Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 02-01-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Simply BEAUTIFUL!! Where do you get or find stainless steel drums? and about how much are they?

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