Mini UDS - Page 2

Q-Dat · 11-27-2010, 10:47 PM

To whoever wants to know I have checked 22.5 inch Weber lid on a 120qt boiling pot and its pretty close. I'm sure that will vary depending on the brand of the pot.

Coby65 · 11-28-2010, 06:08 PM

Ok my DW is questioning my sanity!
Started with a Weber 18.5 kettle then a Gas grill, for vegetables and burgers. Next I built a UDS and that led to the purchase of a Traeger recently to replace the dying gas grill..................Now I have another smoker to build!!!!!!

I have SJG that I always hated because it never seemed to cook right........now I know what to do with it!!!!!!!

She probably won't commit me to the institution until after I pick up an off set and a Santa Maria

Louisiana Smoker · 11-28-2010, 06:26 PM

I really want to build a mini UDS for my dad. He lost a leg and struggles to get around and the UDS is to big for him to manage.
Any suggestions on where to get a 30 gallon drum? Looked on Ebay, and CL and online and only found a new one for 55 plus shipping. That is to much for me to pay
Thanks

colonel00 · 11-28-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louisiana Smoker

I really want to build a mini UDS for my dad. He lost a leg and struggles to get around and the UDS is to big for him to manage.
Any suggestions on where to get a 30 gallon drum? Looked on Ebay, and CL and online and only found a new one for 55 plus shipping. That is to much for me to pay
Thanks

I would suggest calling truck stops or other big truck repair and maintenance facilities. Many times I have seen the 30 gallon drums used to store grease and other lubricants used on big rigs.

Kevin · 11-28-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louisiana Smoker

I really want to build a mini UDS for my dad. He lost a leg and struggles to get around and the UDS is to big for him to manage.
Any suggestions on where to get a 30 gallon drum? Looked on Ebay, and CL and online and only found a new one for 55 plus shipping. That is to much for me to pay
Thanks

An aluminum Tamale steamer has been used for this. Amazon has a variety of sizes, many with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=...Mozilla-search

Louisiana Smoker · 11-28-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

An aluminum Tamale steamer has been used for this. Amazon has a variety of sizes, many with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=...Mozilla-search

What size am I looking for?

Sorry to hi-jack the post. My explaination has the best intentions. Your mini UDS is amazing and it would be perfect for my dad.

My apologies

Kevin · 11-28-2010, 07:11 PM

The thread starter Mister Bob would be better to answer that. I've not made one of these, just offering a source for a pot. For reference, I've got a 32 quart Tamale steamer and it measures about 15.5 inches. I think you'll want something larger.

4dueces · 11-28-2010, 08:15 PM

Very cool, nice job on the build.

bigabyte · 11-28-2010, 09:14 PM

That is truly great!

Mister Bob · 11-28-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louisiana Smoker

What size am I looking for?

Sorry to hi-jack the post. My explination has the best intentions. Your mini UDS is amazong and it would be perfect mor my dad.

My apologies

I made the Mini UDS from a 40 quart stainless stock pot. It's 14" diameter and about 15" high. The cooking grate from the Weber Smokey Joe is a little under 14", and you can find the Smokey Joe on sale for less than $30 new. The dome fits perfectly and I used the 10" charcoal grate too.

For extra cooking grids, I used charcoal grates for the 18.5" Weber Kettle. They measure just under 14" too. The're less than $10 each at Home Depot.

The intakes are 1/2" steel nipples, and that's a 1/2" ball valve on the front.
If anyone needs more detail than that, feel free to PM me.

Phubar · 11-29-2010, 02:30 AM

Awesome little smoker!

Phrasty · 11-29-2010, 02:43 AM

Very very cool... perfect actually.

wildflower · 11-29-2010, 09:17 AM

Nice, very nice

FamilyManBBQ · 11-29-2010, 09:49 AM

Awesome Mister Bob!! I've got a smoker joe (tamale pot mod) that I use quite often to cook for my family of 7 (you can get a lot of grub in these little guys)!!

I've often thought of something like you just built. Yours is great!!

I'll be saving this thread for reference!

I made a fire basket out of the SJ charcoal grate and expanded metal...the ring is a little over 2" tall. I can get 60 briqs in there, and about a 5 hour burn time in my smoker.

Thanks for sharing!!

FamilyManBBQ · 11-29-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louisiana Smoker

What size am I looking for?

Sorry to hi-jack the post. My explaination has the best intentions. Your mini UDS is amazing and it would be perfect for my dad.

My apologies

Check out the link to the bullet site. Lots of info on tamale steamer conversion...including some specifics on where to find pots (i got one from walmart).

11-28-2010, 06:08 PM	#17
Coby65 Got Wood. Join Date: 11-01-09 Location: Monterey Bay CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok my DW is questioning my sanity! Started with a Weber 18.5 kettle then a Gas grill, for vegetables and burgers. Next I built a UDS and that led to the purchase of a Traeger recently to replace the dying gas grill..................Now I have another smoker to build!!!!!! I have SJG that I always hated because it never seemed to cook right........now I know what to do with it!!!!!!! She probably won't commit me to the institution until after I pick up an off set and a Santa Maria __________________ UDS Weber 18.5 Kettle

11-28-2010, 07:11 PM	#22
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The thread starter Mister Bob would be better to answer that. I've not made one of these, just offering a source for a pot. For reference, I've got a 32 quart Tamale steamer and it measures about 15.5 inches. I think you'll want something larger. __________________ Kevin

11-28-2010, 08:15 PM	#23
4dueces is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-19-10 Location: Cornpatch USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very cool, nice job on the build. __________________ "Fitz"- The Keeper of "Hog Zilla" 20 year old Weber Kettle with a hail dent in the lid, decapitated and used on athe Coors UDS. Weber OTS. "Rocky" the Coors Beer Can UDS Big Boar BBQ-Home of "Hog Zilla BigBoarBBQ.com

11-28-2010, 09:14 PM	#24
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	That is truly great! __________________ 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

11-29-2010, 02:30 AM	#26
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome little smoker! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012

11-27-2010, 10:47 PM	#16
Q-Dat Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Pearl River LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To whoever wants to know I have checked 22.5 inch Weber lid on a 120qt boiling pot and its pretty close. I'm sure that will vary depending on the brand of the pot.

11-28-2010, 06:26 PM	#18
Louisiana Smoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-05-10 Location: Pineville LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I really want to build a mini UDS for my dad. He lost a leg and struggles to get around and the UDS is to big for him to manage. Any suggestions on where to get a 30 gallon drum? Looked on Ebay, and CL and online and only found a new one for 55 plus shipping. That is to much for me to pay Thanks

11-29-2010, 02:43 AM	#27
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Very very cool... perfect actually. __________________ 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder grill/smoker 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder smoker 1 - 20 gal. self-made grill/smoker 1 - 25 gal. self-made vertical smoker 1 - 120 gal. self-made trailer stick-burner http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=88599

11-29-2010, 09:17 AM	#28
wildflower is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-10 Location: Frankfort, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice, very nice

11-29-2010, 09:49 AM	#29
FamilyManBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-30-09 Location: Bothell, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome Mister Bob!! I've got a smoker joe (tamale pot mod) that I use quite often to cook for my family of 7 (you can get a lot of grub in these little guys)!! I've often thought of something like you just built. Yours is great!! I'll be saving this thread for reference! I made a fire basket out of the SJ charcoal grate and expanded metal...the ring is a little over 2" tall. I can get 60 briqs in there, and about a 5 hour burn time in my smoker. Thanks for sharing!! __________________ Weber(Go Anywhere, Smokey Joe, "Smoker Joe", 22.5" Kettles, Gasser, Q100, Q200, (2)22.5" WSM, (1)18.5" WSM), UDS (Weber lid mod), Rib-O-Lator. BLACK thermapen Everything I cook is judged by SIX!! Daddy and Me BBQ Competition Cooking Team

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