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jpayne22
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Auto Zone has brake caliper paint that is good to 900* and it is available in colors other than flat black like the high temp BBQ paint.
Hello,
you guys got me inspired. I have been trying my hand at BBQ on a ECB since last year. I have made some mods and got it to work ok, but now I have decided to up grade to a UDS. I am trying to incorporate the good Ideas from forum members.
here is my unpainted drum, I stole the idea of using pipe pieces for feet.
Here is the charcoal basket, I think it is functional even though it is not very cleanly built.
once the rain stops, I will build a diffuser, insert the controls for the vent holes at the bottom. Has any one tried to use magnetic sheets (like refrigerator magnets) to cover the holes?, can they take the heat?
I have a line on a 22.5" weber grill for the top and grate
Porcine Pirate
" Pigs are our tasty Friends"
Great start pirate.. Now season it and post some pron!!!
pirate- what type of heat diffuser are you using?
Here's my contribution!!!
Nice solution to the charcoal basket issue. I found expanded metal at a steel mill here in Houston.
Do you have any problems with the charcoal getting choked by ash? Maybe you don't since you get long burns...
phoney- just food for thought but it looks like your charcoal basket may not let enough ash escape? Also you you may need more exhaust? My webber lid is not enough during cold weather smokes. I have to crack the lid a bit. Good luck and let us know if you change anything and how it affected your burn..
Phoney- seldom do you want more intake than exhaust.
Your basket allows more air than a BGE(look at one) and they have no problem. Of course they only have one intake.
When it rains your barrel is going to fill with water- unless you cover it.
Phoney, I am working on making covers/controls for my vent and exhaust holes. I can't see clearly from your picture how you did it. but are the covers held in place by a screw and spring?