No adjustment needed. seems to be right combination. But if you must they sell same plugs that Swampb uses but are furniture plugs. Works good for storage to keep critters out.
9563K64Push-in Metal Plug Plain-Steel, Fits 1/2" ID, 21/32" Head DiameterIn stock at $8.90 per PackThis product is sold in Packs of 50

Oh so poetic, you should write romance novels. :biggrin:


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I just got the 1200th UDS thread post! Will it ever end?

The four legged kind :eek:

Was wondering how long it would take you to chime in :lol:

So Swampman do you have hot spots with the 8 hole lid configuration ?

Busy day in the 100 acre woods.
 

So continued on UDS builds. Took lid I cut out and cut out a circle.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3076.jpg

Used it to stiffen ash pan.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3075.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3078.jpg

Bolted square fence post plate on and welded 1/2 pipe to it. Also welded 1 1/4" heavy washer to charcoal grate (to be basket) and cut out center

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3077.jpg

Will use to lift out to empty ash and lower in full charcaol basket.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3083.jpg

Now here is an added bonus.
I took a 14" wok and welded a 1/2" stud to bottom
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3079.jpg

Stud slips into pipe.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3080.jpg

Why you ask? Drip pan/water pan/heat diffuser, removable.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...IMG_3081-1.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...k/IMG_3084.jpg

Pat you got way to much time on your hands!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the drippings dropping on the fire.

So do I but building in options. Can add this 1/2 way through cook and have drippings for gravy or? That is why it is removable. Was a second thought after pipe was made to lift out ash pan set up.

Dude I tried to tell you those were only in your dreams!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eck/animal.jpg

Pat:

Either I missed it or you didn't explain what the bottom basin is from.:confused:

It is a cheapy bbq from a hispanic market. @$8.

Norco I have been using one as an ash pan for several months and it works great.

http://i32.tinypic.com/2lasxao.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/15qaems.jpg

Norco, you have unequivocally raised the bar in terms of UDS Fabrication Ten Fold, my Friend. The Design thus far is Quite Outstanding and Inspired.
Will you be adding this Segment of your Build to your "RedNeck Build" Thread, keeping it documented all within one Thread? Can't wait to see how it progresses from here.

Can one paint the inside of a UDS? Example one that was lined but has been burned out and cleaned by a wire brush on an angle grinder.

Thanks

Why would you paint what you have spent so much time stripping??
The answer is no...paint and food don't mix!
When ready for seasoning, get a jar of Crisco shortening, put on a good coat on the inside of the drum and season away.
Puts a nice black coat on the bare steel that will never rust! :biggrin:

Thanks
My drum just doesn't have the same look as the lined ones here, not shiny but a dull gray. I thought maybe high temp paint would work on the sides.

Can you send me a couple of inside pics of yours or maybe post here for others as well.

Theyre only shiny till they use em...they're all black inside! :cool:

Before Seasoning:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/at...1&d=1182036105
Well Seasoned DrumPit:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/at...6&d=1182788419