UDS charcoal basket?

[PatioDaddio]

Why the ash pan? Can't you just vacuum the ashes out of the bottom of the drum afterwards?:-?

I bought an aluminum pooper scooper like the one below and ground the edge of the scoop to match the contour of the inside of the drum. I use the other piece to help the ashes into the scoop and to scrape any nasty bits off the bottom.

It's cheap, it works very well and doesn't require leaning into the drum, dumping, or a vaccum. Oh, and of course it's very portable for use at competitions.

Just a tip,
John

 

[timmy7649]

thats a good idea. thats why i love this place everyone shares!!!!

 

[LT72884]

There is always a better way. Just haven't unless you enjoy hot embers in the face and
eyes!

i totally do.. This is how i imagine iwill have to light my UDS.

 

[stglide]

Drumming up an old thread here, but what kind of wire have you guys used? SS wire? If so, where can you find it? I've had no luck finding any at this point. Stopped at an ACE yesterday, but they didn't have it, Lowe's, doesn't, won't go in Depot so I don't know if they do or not, so just curious....

Tks

 

[Rumblefish]

I bought some heavy SS wire today that is used to hang pictures.

 

[---k---]

Drumming up an old thread here, but what kind of wire have you guys used? SS wire? If so, where can you find it? I've had no luck finding any at this point. Stopped at an ACE yesterday, but they didn't have it, Lowe's, doesn't, won't go in Depot so I don't know if they do or not, so just curious....

Tks

I won't go in HD if I can avoid it too.

I wasn't looking for it, but I found SS Wire at Harbor Freight. It was like $4 for a good size roll.

 

[Yleekyoti]

I bought an aluminum pooper scooper like the one below and ground the edge of the scoop to match the contour of the inside of the drum. I use the other piece to help the ashes into the scoop and to scrape any nasty bits off the bottom.

It's cheap, it works very well and doesn't require leaning into the drum, dumping, or a vaccum. Oh, and of course it's very portable for use at competitions.

Just a tip,
John

I put a 1/2 " layer of "pure clay" kitty litter in the bottom before I cook. soaks up all the excess grease and makes it easier to vac or scoop out.

 

[Rodney]

I bought an aluminum pooper scooper like the one below and ground the edge of the scoop to match the contour of the inside of the drum. I use the other piece to help the ashes into the scoop and to scrape any nasty bits off the bottom.

It's cheap, it works very well and doesn't require leaning into the drum, dumping, or a vaccum. Oh, and of course it's very portable for use at competitions.

Just a tip,
John

GOOD CALL!!! I'll be doing this one. :thumb:

As for charcoal baskets, I have a video link in my sig that shows how I built mine, FWIW. :wink:

 

[Rodney]

I put a 1/2 " layer of "pure clay" kitty litter in the bottom before I cook. soaks up all the excess grease and makes it easier to vac or scoop out.

That's a GREAT idea too! I'm glad I saw this thread!

 

[BlueHowler]

I bought an aluminum pooper scooper like the one below and ground the edge of the scoop to match the contour of the inside of the drum. I use the other piece to help the ashes into the scoop and to scrape any nasty bits off the bottom.

It's cheap, it works very well and doesn't require leaning into the drum, dumping, or a vaccum. Oh, and of course it's very portable for use at competitions.

Just a tip,
John

Great idea! I was telling my wife this morning how I love this site just because of all the cool stuff you guys come up with having to do with BBQ.

This is something I'm definitely going to do.