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NASCARican 03-02-2010 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by UVaJester (Post 1201267)
Are there issues with 1/2" expande metal..?!? Haven't built my basket yet, but that's all I could find. Thanks again...

Jester


UVaJester, I used smaller and thinner stuff on my first build and it did ok, only reasoning I can see is helping prevent ash buildup. Try what you got, might have to give it a shake half way through the smoke.:biggrin: Just take the food out first!:icon_smil

Rich Parker 03-02-2010 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kickassbbq (Post 1200705)
Im sorry, but I have to ask again, "What in the &*^& is a UDS?"


Only the greatest smoker in the world. :cool:

NASCARican 03-02-2010 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Parker (Post 1201357)
Only the greatest smoker in the world. :cool:

I'll second that!!:wink:

Skidder 03-02-2010 07:47 AM

UV you don't have to close everything up just close the intake and exhaust so there's no draft to carry the ash.

BadHorsieBBQ 03-02-2010 11:15 AM

Here are the picture you requested NoviceBBQmovinUp.

Shaker Rod
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13.../DSC000012.jpg

Basket eyelet
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13.../DSC000011.jpg

Connected in Drum
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...DSC0000112.jpg

Close up outside shot of handle . BBQ Guru WSM eyelet Assembly used for bushing
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...DSC0000113.jpg

sincitydisciple01 03-02-2010 12:08 PM

step one: find a barrel. DONE!!

http://www.thepickledpig.com/forums/...ure309-uds.jpg

NoviceBBQmovinUp 03-02-2010 04:37 PM

So i am having some trouble bending my expanded metal into a cirlce to match my webber grate, i have it bent about 3/4 of the way but i cant get it to round out towards the ends. My tools are very very limited due to my location for the next month.
I am in need of some suggestions on how to round out the expanded metal to match the webber grate. Any suggestion is great thanks.

Stef 03-02-2010 04:48 PM

Look at the last series of pics in this post for an idea.

hath 03-02-2010 04:51 PM

are you welding it to the grate?

MushCreek 03-02-2010 05:11 PM

You don't have to get it real round- you can work that more once you get it welded or bolted. I bend the ends under my foot. Gloves are recommended!

sdb25 03-02-2010 05:21 PM

2 Attachment(s)
You can put a square basket in a round drum!

NASCARican 03-02-2010 05:30 PM

That's just SQUARE Dude!!

NoviceBBQmovinUp 03-02-2010 06:32 PM

well i dont have a welder so i am going to have to bolt or use some wire to keep it attached to the grate. ...man i wish i had a welder and welding skills...lol

UVaJester 03-02-2010 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NoviceBBQmovinUp (Post 1202166)
well i dont have a welder so i am going to have to bolt or use some wire to keep it attached to the grate. ...man i wish i had a welder and welding skills...lol

I hear you on that... I wish I had a welder too...!!! hahaha

blackdog043 03-02-2010 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NoviceBBQmovinUp (Post 1202166)
well i dont have a welder so i am going to have to bolt or use some wire to keep it attached to the grate. ...man i wish i had a welder and welding skills...lol

I used 4 pieces of rebar wire to attach mine to the grate,and also to the ash pan. I saw someone use copper wire also. If you didn't get your basket formed yet just lay it flat on the floor (use gloves)and bring the ends up so you can put a bolt thru to hold it together. Then put your other bolts tru(I used 3)then form it (push on it)if it's not as round as you want it.


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