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Smokers, Grills, Pitts & More => BDS & UDS Smokers => Topic started by: AzQer on August 18, 2010, 09:35:51 am

Title: New UDS concept I think
Post by: AzQer on August 18, 2010, 09:35:51 am

I actually started with UDS's and have built 3 so far. after using them and seeing the faults they have. I decided to do one a little different, with this one I am building it upside down. I put the lid on the bottom then cut the bottom out. the bottom which is now the top with a reciprocating saw. After grinding it smooth I then started grinding the metal lip so that my domed lid will fit. the reason I wanted to do it this way is so I dont have to dump the whole barrel when ash builds up I just lift the barrel off the lid which is now the bottom and it exposes the ash. The other advantage is Im able to lit the fire like I do my WSM. With the Barrel off I can lit the fire then put the barrel on and Viola. My camera was stolen so I will do so photos with my phone as I go to keep you posted.

Title: Re: New UDS concept I think
Post by: KidCurry on August 18, 2010, 11:42:02 am

I have one barrel built like that.  One issue is rain/water getting caught in the bottom lid lip.  Also the moisture will drip out of the bottom while cooking so if I use it somewhere Im worried about stains I put a towel or drip pan under it.

I did it for the same reasons you stated, to make the weber kettle lid fit.  I thought about taking it apart to get the ash out but with the basket/ash pan  I use, very little ash falls to the bottom of the barrel and what does I just shop vac out. I am hoping that over time the "seasoning" will seal the lid to the bottom.

Having the weber lid is great for larger pork butts, I also noticed I tend to get better bark with the kettle lid then I do with the flat lid.

Title: Re: New UDS concept I think
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on August 18, 2010, 02:20:53 pm

Great idea Mark.  Look forward to seeing the pictures and the finished product in action..

Title: Re: New UDS concept I think
Post by: Spicy Mike on August 29, 2010, 08:45:52 pm

Cool idea! I'd like to see it in action.

Title: Re: New UDS concept I think
Post by: AzQer on August 30, 2010, 06:18:26 am

I have finished the barrel now I just need some time to fire it up will get some picture when I do.

Title: Re: New UDS concept I think
Post by: Spicy Mike on September 21, 2010, 09:35:47 pm

Well, you must have fired it by now. How'd she do? Any pics?

Title: Re: New UDS concept I think
Post by: AzQer on September 22, 2010, 06:19:36 am

Mike sorry I have been so busy haven't had any time to fire it up I'm finally starting to slow down now so its BBQ time