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Norcoredneck 08-31-2009 09:14 AM

For those looking for Gauges I found these on Ebay. I just got in 4 and they are nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Bbq Bubba 08-31-2009 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck (Post 1012553)
For those looking for Gauges I found these on Ebay. I just got in 4 and they are nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

And for those looking for a thermo that you can actually afford AND read.....

http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/p...7&categoryId=6

Norcoredneck 08-31-2009 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba (Post 1012558)
And for those looking for a thermo that you can actually afford AND read.....

http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/p...7&categoryId=6

Your right Bubba they are nice at 2 1/2 times the price. How can an all stainless thermometer be anodized aluminum?

Bbq Bubba 08-31-2009 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck (Post 1012568)
Your right Bubba they are nice at 2 1/2 times the price. How can an all stainless thermometer be anodized aluminum?

Just the face bro! :biggrin:

jswordy 08-31-2009 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck (Post 1012544)
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...smokers008.jpg

See your partner has the essential tool in his Left hand. Important part of any UDS Build.

And 2 empties on the table! :mrgreen:

Far as the great gauge debate, I know the Wally World gauges get a lot of abuse here, but they are cheap and they have worked for me. Reading one is no problem. I put a mark on it at 250 with red marker. I can see that from inside my house with a pair of binoculars. I am not saying a gauge that costs nearly $50 with the shipping isn't somehow better, I am just saying these work for me at $15 plus sales tax.

TrustTheDust 08-31-2009 10:17 AM

Total UDS Paradise.

Norcoredneck 08-31-2009 10:19 AM

To possibly clear up confusion I paid $63 for 4 gauges which included shipping $15.75 each, and you can recalibrate them. Bubba is right Tele Tru are very nice gauges that you can trust. If it was a more expensive smoker then it would be worth spending the extra cash.

Bbq Bubba 08-31-2009 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck (Post 1012639)
To possibly clear up confusion I paid $63 for 4 gauges which included shipping $15.75 each, and you can recalibrate them. Bubba is right Tele Tru are very nice gauges that you can trust. If it was a more expensive smoker then it would be worth spending the extra cash.

And then i apologize to Norco, thought you got ripped off bro!

(i should know better than that!) even if they are made in Japan. :twisted: :roll:

Norcoredneck 08-31-2009 10:24 AM

Gonna go and check when I get home! Farker!

Norcoredneck 08-31-2009 10:25 AM

:biggrin:99

Norcoredneck 08-31-2009 10:25 AM

4000th post you can quit waiting!:mrgreen:

Bbq Bubba 08-31-2009 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck (Post 1012652)
4000th post you can quit waiting!:mrgreen:

Lets end this here and start a new thread.....maybe how a hillbilly can build a better drum? :twisted:

TheRedHorseman 08-31-2009 11:01 AM

Thanks to you guys for the how to and inspiration:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...y187/UDS-1.jpg

phDog 08-31-2009 12:41 PM

I've read a good deal of this thread but have not gotten the specific answers i am looking for so forgive me if i am repeating -

instead of building a coal basket i took a smokey joe knock off (Thermos) and cuty the legs down to 2 inch and drilled a bunch of holes in the bottom. i put an eye ring in the center so i can retrieve it with a fireplace poker.

also, i bought a 1" ball valve that i am going to attach with a steel flange for my air control. i alos drilled two 1/4" holes on the sides of the drum 2" off the ground.

anybody see any problems with either of these 2 modifications?

I'll get some pics up later tonight..

Babyboomerboy 08-31-2009 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by phDog (Post 1012844)
i alos drilled two 1/4" holes on the sides of the drum 2" off the ground.

anybody see any problems with either of these 2 modifications?

I'll get some pics up later tonight..

I must have missed something because I can't figure out what the 1/4" holes are for?


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