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dadsr4 03-25-2016 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ebijack (Post 3508116)
How many cooking grates do you have? If only one grate, roll the ribs into coils using skewers to hold the shape and keep air between each coil. If that makes sense.

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RustyNutRacer 03-26-2016 05:13 PM

Here's my fleet. I just finished the UDS inside the cart for my old man. It's his Father's Day present.

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Mr. Bo 03-26-2016 06:18 PM

Looks like a nice build. I like the cart idea.

iowabucks 03-29-2016 02:32 AM

I did a full 12lb brisket as my 2nd smoke in my just built UDS. Charcoal died out about 9 hours into it. I topped it off a couple times but that didn't help alot because the ashes were deep enough in the ash pan that it reached the bottom of the basket, reducing airflow. I then emptied ashes and all and refilled the charcoal. Temps shot up faster than I expected and it finished at 208 IT by the time I realized it.

Flat was excellent but the point looked like pulled beef the way it sat. Tasted good, but I wanted to chunk it up for burnt ends. I cooked with the fat cap down because I tried to stay at 250 throughout the smoke. Wrapped it in butcher paper after 150 degrees.

Could the few extra degrees at the end of the cook be the reason the point wanted to fall apart so easily?

ebijack 03-29-2016 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by iowabucks (Post 3510889)
Charcoal died out about 9 hours into it. I topped it off a couple times but that didn't help alot because the ashes were deep enough in the ash pan that it reached the bottom of the basket, reducing airflow.

How much height from the bottom of the drum to the bottom of your coal bskt? Depending on the brand coal used, some really leave a lot of ashes. I went from 3" to 4" ( carriage bolts for legs) just for those times I'm smoking for long periods like one smoke after another. My bskt sides are 8" on a 17" weber coal grate. I can get 17hrs no problem. As far as the point falling apart, probing IMHO is the only way to know when the meat is done. Not temp. The IT temp ranges are pretty drastic for probe tender for each piece of meat. It is done when it is done.
Cool UDS!

tntitan 03-30-2016 02:37 PM

Well guys its been a long time since i have been on looks like yall are holding this thread up real well keep it up love seeing all the new people.

iowabucks 04-01-2016 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ebijack (Post 3510918)
How much height from the bottom of the drum to the bottom of your coal basket?

I was using 4" carriage bolts, giving me maybe 3" clearance under the basket to the ash pan. Looks like I will be swapping to 5" or 6" carriage bolts.

But after about 10 hours, 95% of the coals were gone after using a full basket. Maybe I need to start my fire with a few less coals or just bring the temp up slower, hopefully not using as many coals early, thus lasting longer?

ebijack 04-01-2016 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iowabucks (Post 3513954)
I was using 4" carriage bolts, giving me maybe 3" clearance under the basket to the ash pan. Looks like I will be swapping to 5" or 6" carriage bolts.
But after about 10 hours, 95% of the coals were gone after using a full basket. Maybe I need to start my fire with a few less coals or just bring the temp up slower, hopefully not using as many coals early, thus lasting longer?

How many coals are you lighting, what is the size of your coal basket.

iowabucks 04-02-2016 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ebijack (Post 3514029)
How many coals are you lighting, what is the size of your coal basket.

Lighting no more than 15 coals. I have the Big Poppa Smoker kit. The basket that came with it. I believe it is just a little smaller than some of the DIY baskets I have seen online.

ebijack 04-02-2016 04:09 AM

Online that basket shows 13 3/8 X 7 1/2 height. That is the reason your limited on your cook times.

SteamshipQ 04-03-2016 07:07 PM

My first UDS
 
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Thanks to all of you and these pages. I just completed my first UDS build. I was concerned about zinc so I used all stainless hardware. I really wanted the Weber cover so I spent some time making it fit right. I'll post some pics of how I made it work. Having some trouble attaching pics to the post. Something about the size.

I'm planning to smoke a fatty and some ribs next weekend.

Blythewood BBQ'er 04-03-2016 07:15 PM

Nice drum and basket!

SteamshipQ 04-04-2016 05:09 PM

My first UDS
 
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I got a donor Weber Kettle from craigslist for $30. It was in pretty good shape but my drum was slightly bigger than the lid. First I tried a piece of aluminium flat stock around the inside of the drum. It was a little sloppy so I took some measurements and it was close to the Weber kettle. I cut off the top few inches of the kettle grill with an angle grinder. It fit perfectly inside the aluminum ring. I drilled it in out and attached it with SS 1/4" bolts. For 3 of the them I used 1 1/2" long bolts so they support the cooking grate.

From the donor I was able to use the lid, charcoal grate for my basket and the cooking grate for my lower level. I'm thinking about using the wheels to attach to my drum. Not sure they are big enough. I have to move it from garage across the lawn.

Btw...if you use an angle grinder be careful...if you don't get hurt it will scare the hell out of you.

jefferson10940 04-05-2016 09:03 AM

I was trying to think of a way to effectively use the axle and wheels from the kettle also, if you come up with an idea please post!

MushCreek 04-20-2016 01:16 PM

Wow- I can't believe this thread is still going! I've been 'inactive' for about 4 years, with intermittent internet while I've been building our house. Finally got the house and barn built, so now I live in SC, and life is getting back to normal. I recently made a cart to move my SS UDS around. It's 1/2" black pipe, bent with a conduit bender and welded up. I need to smooth it up and paint it when I get the chance. My poor UDS got discolored by overheating; I need to figure out how to polish the SS back up.

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