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Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

DarrelB — Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:06 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:06 pm

Hey , thanks for all the answers , and the search tip .. I was trying the Forum search not the Google search at the bottom of the page ...

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

ComputerMike — Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:03 am

Author: ComputerMike

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:03 am

DarrelB wrote:

Thanks for you setup info Mike .. I spied your pits over at the Brethren .. I cant believe that thread .... Just wish I could search without handing out cash ..

I do have a couple questions ... ( Imagine that )

Is high heat needed ?? Or can I just give them some glossy tremclad ? I'm guessing High Heat is needed for the higher temp cooks ??

I guess it depends on the drum , but did you have do cut the a couple inches off of your kettle to make the kettle lid fit ??

If a guy was to use a flat top lid would you recommend a 2" exhaust pipe or just a few holes drilled into the lid ??

Thant should do for now ...

I used 600 degree enamel spray paint which is not the high heat stuff most use. I'm never going over 350 (at least on purpose) so I figured it was worth the gamble.

My lit fit but only after I cut off the rolled edge. My drum was a closed top anyway. I took extra care to sand the edge smooth with a ginder, then a belt sander and finally some hand sanding. My next two are going to use a knockoff kettle for the lid and I will probably have to cut the top off the BBQ to act as an adapter.

If the lid has the bung hole already in it a piece of pipe screwed in seems the easiest and nicest looking. I may yet build a flat lid UDS and what exhaust I use will depend on the drum. (no bung = 1/2" holes)

Mike

As a side note you can search any site using Google with the right syntax.

site:www.bbq-brethren.com UDS

Will search the brethren site and return only UDS hits. Other boolean terms can be used as well.

site:www.bbq-brethren.com UDS -fatty +build +lid +exhaust

Will return all UDS hits on Brethren site with mention of build, lid and exhaust but will leave off all entries with reference to a fatty.

My Google-foo is strong.

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

Dr_KY — Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:37 am

Author: Dr_KY

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:37 am

Heyy I know that guy! lol

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

pile-o-bones — Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:29 am

Author: pile-o-bones

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:29 am

Great how-to Norco. The only way you could improve on that is to show up at my house.

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

norcoredneck — Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:12 am

Author: norcoredneck

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:12 am

I say deffinate yes. Different style, different taste. I know a guy that has built a few!
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=662611&postcount=86

You can use the google search on the bottom of the page to search forum only.

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Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

DarrelB — Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:08 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:08 pm

Guess I'll have to email the moderator there , I've been a member for 3 or 4 years ??

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

sksmoker — Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:26 pm

Author: sksmoker

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:26 pm

Darrel B - I am a registered user over at the brethren. You don't have to purchase anything to search. Registration is free.

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

DarrelB — Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:49 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:49 pm

Thanks for you setup info Mike .. I spied your pits over at the Brethren .. I cant believe that thread .... Just wish I could search without handing out cash ..

I do have a couple questions ... ( Imagine that )

Is high heat needed ?? Or can I just give them some glossy tremclad ? I'm guessing High Heat is needed for the higher temp cooks ??

I guess it depends on the drum , but did you have do cut the a couple inches off of your kettle to make the kettle lid fit ??

If a guy was to use a flat top lid would you recommend a 2" exhaust pipe or just a few holes drilled into the lid ??

Thant should do for now ...

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

ComputerMike — Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:26 pm

Author: ComputerMike

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:26 pm

Here is my UDS and I rarely cook on anything else. I can get 40# of pork shoulder on although that much meat shortens my cook time to 12 hrs or so. I'm planning on building two more. Read the UDS thread over at he BBQ Brethren site. Its the UDS bible.

The build is basically three intakes 2 so or inches off the bottom around 1 1/4" in size. I use flexible magnets over the holes. Simple, cheap and it works. The first grate is 10" from the top and the second is 1". The charcoal basket sits 3" from the bottom. The sides of my basket are made from a section of a cheap smoker from Princess Auto that I perforated with a unibit. Expanded metal is easier but I had it lying around. The bottom is the charcoal grate from a 22" kettle, the sam eone that donated the grill and lid. Total cost including stainless steel hardware and high temp paint, $40

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

Smokin Bunkhouse — Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:36 pm

Author: Smokin Bunkhouse

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:36 pm

Thank you answers everything

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

DarrelB — Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:18 pm

Author: DarrelB

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:18 pm

Here's a link to a good build...

http://www.thepickledpig.com/forums/general-bbq-grilling/832-our-uds-cooker-how-build-one-part-1-a.html

And this is a 180 page thread on another forum ..

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23436

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

Dr_KY — Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:50 pm

Author: Dr_KY

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:50 pm

I love both of mine and wouldn't change a thing.

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

Coz — Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:47 pm

Author: Coz

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:47 pm

Bunkhouse,here is on thread that has a pic or two.If you search around here theres several been done here.
http://www.phpbbserver.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2026&mforum=smokinjim

Pictures

Smokin Bunkhouse — Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:40 pm

Author: Smokin Bunkhouse

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:40 pm

I would like to make one of these. does any one have any pictures or measurements? I have never seen one. Thank you Kevin

Re: UDS/BDS ..Are they getting used ??

sksmoker — Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:21 am

Author: sksmoker

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:21 am

I used to use mine much more, but since I have my wood fired offset, it doesn't see much us at all. It really only gets used for burgers.

On the other hand, when my friend and I built one for himself down in Tampa Fl a few years ago, <against his wife's wishes at that time> once he saw the plans, and we built it, he hasn't stopped using it going on 3 years now. Literally almost 1000 lbs has gone through that drum in various forms of ribs, chicken, pork butt, turkey, etc. He uses it all the time and the wife can't get enough.

Simple, cheap, and a great way to get into BBQ for the first timer.