UDS Final Pics - Flame Paint, Charcoal basket, Shelf

[Pappy]

Finally finished my 1st UDS. Here are some pics. Recycled shelf & wheels. Weber lid, 2 shelves, homemade charcoal basket, plow disk ash pan, and my favorite, a flame paint job (2000 degree header paint).
I wish I had a CNC machine or knew where to get a couple of pig shaped metal silhouette's. I would weld them on the "fat man" handles.

 

[JMSetzler]

Thats excellent! Nice job!

 

[colonel00]

Looks very slick. So did you just tape the base and then cut out the flames? As far as the CNC machine, I believe Smoker King has some access to a water jet cutter. Also, search for the thread on the midnight smoker giveaway. That guy in Minneapolis, KS obviously has some cool cutting tools.

Also, that is a very sturdy looking charcoal basket. I am guessing the center cylinder is there in case you want better airflow? What is that hook in the middle for?

 

[tmehlhorn]

nice job, alot of very good details.

 

[Carbon]

That's an awesome looking cooker all around!!!

 

[jemezspring]

Cant call that a UDS now. Its to nice. At least get some grease stains goin.

 

[Pappy]

Looks very slick. So did you just tape the base and then cut out the flames?
Yes, It's left over "Frog Tape".

As far as the CNC machine, I believe Smoker King has some access to a water jet cutter. Also, search for the thread on the midnight smoker giveaway. That guy in Minneapolis, KS obviously has some cool cutting tools.

Also, that is a very sturdy looking charcoal basket. I am guessing the center cylinder is there in case you want better airflow?
Yes, I read where someone did some buscuit testing and discovered the the heat is more even from the outer edge to the center of the grate by doing this. Thought I would try it out.
Thanks for looking.

What is that hook in the middle for?
The center hook is for the ash pan. Kind of like a upside down steel umbrella with 3 feet. I can lift up the charcoal basket by it's self, then remover the ash pan. The basket has a slot so the hook will pass through the bottom grate.

 

[that's hot]

nice looking drum !!!

 

[Pappy]

Cant call that a UDS now. Its to nice. At least get some grease stains goin.

I used it 3 times before I painted it. Had to sand all of the BBQ tar of so the paint would stick.

 

[thirdeye]

Sweet. My freehand artwork is not good enough for that, I have looked around for patterns, and only have found stick on decals.

I really like that side table too. One of these days I plan on mounting some Green Egg Mate tables on mine, only because they would fold down.

 

[bobsuosso]

Awesome job, love the flames, I bet you got some serious hours into that basket, good luck.

 

[chicagokp]

Looks great. Love the flames and the side table!

 

[Smokin Ribs]

Awesome looking

 

[Matt_A]

Awesome looking cooker, simply awesome!! :thumb:

 

[JS-TX]

Looks cool, nice work!

 

[Carbon]

You also need a RED Thermapen to go with it...))

 

[jmellor]

Wow, nothing ugly about that!

 

[Pappy]

Awesome job, love the flames, I bet you got some serious hours into that basket, good luck.

My son, "Huntin Smoke" made the basket during his lunch hour at work.
I made the handle last night. Practicing my welding.

 

[NorCal Q Man]

Looks fantastic. Great work.

 

[NapalmRunner]

Outstanding job!