mobbq1
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
- Joined
- Dec 25, 2014
- Location
- Atlanta, Ga
First I want to thank this forum and it's subscribers for helping me build my UDS Smoker. I'm a fair handy man, and an avid BBQer participating in a couple backyard KCBS competitions each year. This was one of my more fun projects. As for the build I started with a $15 drum with the orange liner inside. What they say is true. It's a pain to get out. A few fires, and a drill with bristle brushes finally got it out. Don't give up... I cut 3 dampers out of a different barrel to mimic the Weber I use on a regular basis. The firebox is my old Smokey Joe grill with holes cut in the side and a pizza pan on the bottom to catch ash. It holds 235 coals. The inside has 2 racks and I've yet to put the thermometers on it. The stand has 4 chock blocks to hold the UDS in place, two of which are glued while the other 2 are removable. Paint is automotive rated at 500 degrees. It cooks great, and holds a good temp. Thanks again for everyone's help, and hope this helps the up and comer UDS designers. One cooking tip. These UDS's cook faster than your traditional smoker but still deliver moist flavorful BBQ.