UDS Build

[Bluz]

It looks great, but you better not let it stand for too long without some eyes on it, with Copper at 3 dollars a lb for scrap, you blink its gone.

[2PUPs]

If its missing I`ll know where to find it , some where in Irving Texas , .

[ChileFarmer]

Sure looks nice, looking forward to seeing some great "Q" soon. CF

[2PUPs]

Hopefully this saturday it will be up n runnin .

[DATsBBQ]

I noticed a couple of designs (like this one) where the intakes have pipes on them. Just wondering why? Is the air better higher up (less dust), fear of sparks coming out the bottom or just easier to adjust the valves without bending over?

[2PUPs]

I got my lid done today , added a handle , and three 3/4 inch holes with plugs in lid for extra exhaust if need be . Also cut my air intake pipes down so top of ball valve is just below top of lid , and cut the exhaust pipe down a little . I started my coal basket not much done on that just got the expanded steel for it . Will add pics tmorrow , didnt have camera with me at work today . This comming sunday , here in South Boston , we have or annual St. Paddys day parade , would like to be cookin on it for that day . Saturday will be the test for this design to see how it works . Thinking of doing a couple whole chickens , and a few slabs of pork ribblets for parade day , with all the sides .

Dats , As for height of air intake pipes , I did for ease of control ( bad back ), less bending .



Jeff

[BluDawg]

I noticed a couple of designs (like this one) where the intakes have pipes on them. Just wondering why? Is the air better higher up (less dust), fear of sparks coming out the bottom or just easier to adjust the valves without bending over?

Fatboys don't bend & Webols wobble but they don't fall down.

[2PUPs]

Just cut the pipes down yesterday , and added 3 exhaust ports on lid if needed . I,m cutting my expanded steel to size for coal basket , will get pics of it once it is done .

Jeff

[DJ]

Looks Good!
dj

[smoken don]

Mighty fine lookin UDS.I'm sure will enjoy it.Happy smokin.

[NewBQ]

Good lookin UDS Jeff!

[2PUPs]

Thx for the compliments guys , had fun building it so far , even though its taken me quite awhile to do . Hope she cooks good . Will post pics of complete UDS saturday .


Jeff

[2PUPs]

This is my price list of my UDS build so far :

55 gall. new drum.................................Free
3 weber 22.5" cooking grates...........18 bucks each
12 eyebolts ..................................80 cents each
air intake and exhaust pipes.............Free
Two ball valves .............................Free
1 3" TEL-TRU dial thermo blk face......47 bucks including shipping
expanded steel for coal basket..........Free
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TOTAL: 110.00 bucks give or take a couple for tax

[pigdog]

nice looking build. Let us know how it holds temps.

[2PUPs]

Its been raining elephants here since saturday night , so I didnt fire up the uds , waiting for a decent day when it will be a lil comfortable to do . Got the coal basket completed the other day , just need to get ash pan and she`ll be ready . Thought it would of been in use for the weekend but wasnt , due to rain . Wil add pics of complete UDS sometime this week .