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PDPatterson
02-03-2014, 10:29 PM
I'm almost finished with my first UDS, just need to add a couple finishing touches. This will be my first experience with a smoker, so site has been VERY helpful! Thanks for the information and motivation with all the great looking Q. Can't wait to give it a try this weekend!

http://www.maliburacing.com/BBQ/almost_complete.jpg

http://www.maliburacing.com/BBQ/completed.jpg
Cliff H.
02-03-2014, 10:30 PM
Looks like a good one.
russianthony
02-03-2014, 10:33 PM
That looks super clean!

Is that a U bolt holding down that pipe that connects to the ball valve for air intake?
Q Junkie
02-03-2014, 10:38 PM
Fire that mutha up!
PDPatterson
02-03-2014, 10:38 PM
That looks super clean!

Is that a U bolt holding down that pipe that connects to the ball valve for air intake?

Yes, it's a stainless u-bolt I got from Lowes in the hardware/fastener section. Helps keep things in place.
Q Junkie
02-03-2014, 10:45 PM
A lot of people like to cook a fatty as a maiden voyage but I got a pkg of cheap thick cut bacon and some apple wood and sprinkle a little rub on it. Spend a little time learning how she runs and enjoy the smells.
Friction33
02-03-2014, 10:57 PM
Nice sleek clean looking smoker. You will love it.
PDPatterson
02-03-2014, 10:59 PM
A lot of people like to cook a fatty as a maiden voyage but I got a pkg of cheap thick cut bacon and some apple wood and sprinkle a little rub on it. Spend a little time learning how she runs and enjoy the smells.

Sounds good. I planned on doing the fatty for the seasoning. I'll probably do a butt for my first official smoking, since they seem difficult to screw up (knock on wood).
Bagman
02-03-2014, 11:27 PM
Looks really nice!
AaronPo
02-03-2014, 11:46 PM
Sounds good. I planned on doing the fatty for the seasoning. I'll probably do a butt for my first official smoking, since they seem difficult to screw up (knock on wood).

I just did my first shoulder, You'll love the uds for this. It holds temps like a champ. I let it settle at just under 300 degrees and let it cruise for 7+ hours
sliding_billy
02-04-2014, 01:45 AM
Nice looking cooker. Time to get it "ugly."
mikemci
02-04-2014, 01:58 AM
Looks really nice. Is that a gasket on the lid or just a reflection? I almost forgot how a fresh new UDS looks. You will love it!
rtboswell
02-04-2014, 02:36 AM
Awesome. Let us know how the butt goes
mikes1212
02-04-2014, 05:06 AM
Great job on your build! Very clean looking. Now fire that puppy up, and let us know how she performs!
Garrett
02-04-2014, 06:03 AM
Life will be down hill from here! Nice build.
PDPatterson
02-04-2014, 06:24 AM
Looks really nice. Is that a gasket on the lid or just a reflection? I almost forgot how a fresh new UDS looks. You will love it!

No gasket, must be a reflection. Thanks guys, can't wait to fire 'er up!
J-Rod
02-04-2014, 09:54 AM
Looks good. How do you plan on closing those lid vents when you're done cookin? Plugs? Fridge magnets? I only ask as you should have some means of shutting her down when you're done. Not only for safety but it will save you a lotta coal over time!
Big George's BBQ
02-04-2014, 10:22 AM
Nice work Now you need to break it in Enjoy