You would take post # 2000! lol
I was so trying to get that one, oh well roll on 3,000. My Ugly Drum in Competition... http://i34.tinypic.com/rbjwgo.jpg http://i35.tinypic.com/33duj3q.jpg http://i34.tinypic.com/mw2sew.jpg |
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It's only 6 in the evening here so if I can get 998 post in before ... nevermind.
Sleep well brother. |
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Now I realize what you were up to with that spate of posts. |
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Congrats to Brian on #2000!
And thanks for getting me hooked on these damn garbage cans! :cool: |
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Those really were some ugly drums back then.8-)
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I have really got to try one of these drum smokers....!
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Wow I made a list.
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Bubba I thought I posted this all ready but can't find it. Could you please post some close ups of you ball valve mod would like to do this as well. Mainly would like to see how you connected the rod to the valve. Thanks
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I was just going off this post didn't know who came up with it.
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How much wood for a UDS?
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Attachment 21168 Attachment 21169 Well mine is finished! Which I can prove via pics above. The bottom pic is the three that have been neglected since I started reading this and since I constructed the UDS. So far it has smoked, rib tips, a Brisket and a Fatty. Though, apparently it never happened since I failed to photograph the event. I will also say that as mentioned, it does cook a bit faster so a meat thermometer is a must. I must say, I'm amazed at the ability to hold temperature with almost no work on my end. Always end up with some charcoal and part of my wood chunks left over as well. I love my offset, but its probably going to be sold. I'm now in search of a Weber Kettle Lid so I can use two racks. Though I must say I like the flat top look. Thanks for all the advice! You guys saved me quite a bit of cash as a BDS was going to be my Christmas present to myself. |
Dude: Isn't that a Weber Kettle in the pic? What's wrong with it's lid?
You might also want to consider making and extension ring for your Kettle or your UDS, Basically, it's a 1/3 segment of a drum. |
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bubba asked before I could. Slow mod.
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Hey boys,
I'm thinking about installing a dial thermometer to my drum. I am getting tired of "forgetting" my digitals outside, then they get weathered and I have to buy a new one. Spicewines thermometer has a 2 1/2" probe. Do you think the temps need to be read at the center of the grate or will that be fine. The "forgetting" part is Mr. Jack Daniels fault. He always screws me up by the end of a long cook. |
Get the one with the short probe & add 30* for the center temp. A longer probe will be a problem for your charcoal basket. Place the thermo just under the lower grate.
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So, what's this thread about?
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UDS III with "Slide Control"...
Started work on my next build today...here's a few in progress pics.
Food grade... http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...I/IMG_6159.jpg Contents was EVOO... http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...I/IMG_6160.jpg Lid off... http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...I/IMG_6165.jpg Slide control layout... http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...I/IMG_6166.jpg Vent hole cut out... http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...I/IMG_6168.jpg Gonna use some leftover BGE gasket to seal... http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...I/IMG_6169.jpg Off to Home Depot for some stainless hardware...stay tuned. :biggrin: |
I'll be here, how about using allen heads for the bolts.
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Stainless button heads would look lots better.
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Allen heads with a stainless washer matches the temp gauge better.:twisted: |
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Mod pics... http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/PB240002.jpg http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/PB240005.jpg |
That is a pretty sweet idea JD...not sure I could pull it off, but I like the idea.
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Hey, so I thought I would give the UDS a try. I aquired a drum today but I am not sure about it. I have looked through most of the posts and haven't seen one like it. It has no rolling rings and I am wondering if it is a heavy enough gauge. I had to cut the lip off to get the Weber lid on it and it seems a little "flimsy" now. Anyone ever used this type before?
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I want to see someone mod a uds with a 35 inside an 85 suspended with insulation and a protected fire pit and a grate that is adjustable and a heat defusing plate. Oh and then paint it green.
I'm looking for any reason to not go stuff 100 poppers. |
I didn't want to mess with the lid cause I still use it for my kettle. Ahh if it bends eventually I get another drum.:biggrin:
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JD, i'm lovin that slide intake!
Got any finished pics yet? :shock: |
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Looks like it is time to change your coolant.It looks pretty rank . You using petroleum based or soy based coolant ? Raz |
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I usually pick up on mod ideas pretty quick. I have no idea how you are going to use this bolt system to nest your wsm inside your drum.
I will be waiting for pics. http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/PB240005.jpg |
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I just realized its a 35 inch tall drum! How am I gonna get 24" between the charcoal grate and a second shelf? :confused: Shoulda had a tape measure when I picked it up! Whats the shallowest charcoal ring I can get away with? Chris |
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UDS kits
I recall seeing a website for a UDS kit. Anyone remember what it is?
Thanks Eric |
If I remember right that kit is kinda pricey. Dig through the thread, pick out what you need for how you want your drum be, and save yourself a buncha $$$. Besides - you're gong to get a good feeling cooking on "your" smoker :biggrin:.l
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UDS kit
I have a idea and need to know what they are offering in the kit for that price.
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Yup....... http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=52480 |
Well I made it all the way through before posting anything. I am just about done with my UDS and will post pics when I finish it with some tasty pron.
One thing that kept irritating me is the use of "food safe". From what I've seen food safe just means they have a liner in the drum. I'm sure that liner isn't food safe when it's burned. The only real food safe would be a stainless steel drum. I think a drum that had food in it or motor oil in it would be fine after a good burn. I've talked to people that used old heating oil barrels as pig cookers after a good burn. Sorry for the rant. I just had to say it. |
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