still tweaking on it. Need to find a lid instead of using my kettle lid. Needs wheels and a couple thermometers. Works pretty darn good as is.
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still tweaking on it. Need to find a lid instead of using my kettle lid. Needs wheels and a couple thermometers. Works pretty darn good as is.
I've found no need for one. Excellent O2 control means keeping the temps where you want them. No flare ups because there simply isn't enough air. About 24 inches between the fire and the food makes things pretty indirect.
It's like steering an oil tanker. Make a correction, and in 30 minutes you will see where it goes. Once it's dialed in, it will stay there for hours with little fuss. I've put on a brisket and gone to bed.
I've found no need for one. Excellent O2 control means keeping the temps where you want them. No flare ups because there simply isn't enough air. About 24 inches between the fire and the food makes things pretty indirect.
It's like steering an oil tanker. Make a correction, and in 30 minutes you will see where it goes. Once it's dialed in, it will stay there for hours with little fuss. I've put on a brisket and gone to bed.
Question for ya? what diameter and height on the fire basket? and you use lump or reg charcoal?
thanks!
Question for ya? what diameter and height on the fire basket? and you use lump or reg charcoal?
thanks!
Excellent point and true but what about those of us running multiple racks? The lower racks are closer than 24" from the fire basket.
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Yeah, I think you are right. If you have a lower rack with food so close to the fire, I think a diffuser would be in order. I'm Mr Small Time One Rack. :redface: My temp is measured at the food grill level. If I had a lower level rack, I'd have a 2nd probe thermo at that rack also.
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Here's mine so far. thanks to all in the UDS threads. It held steady @ 300 for 8hrs yesterday during seasoning. Only one pic...
That is cool. What a tribute to mans best friend.
Hey all- some of you may have seen my last UDS Harley drum and then I was asked to make a Ferrari UDS. Well after much planning and thought I got it done. I used real parts from our race car (not Ferrari). I made the handles from valve springs and Snap-On wrenches complete with exhaust. I used 1 inch outlets as I always do. I know mine are not Ugly Drums but I build what I am asked to. Hope you like this one it took about 40 hours.