Mini uds

nklcolt1911

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• Sep 13, 2015

• #1

I want to make a mini uds just for doing fattys so I don't need to fire the big uds if I'm not cooking something else, what would be a good size drum, also any tips from people who have built a mini would be appreciated

 

davesfroggin

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Aug 22, 2015

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• Sep 13, 2015

• #2

I too would like to see some tips since I'm looking into making a mini uds.

 

Last edited: Sep 13, 2015

davesfroggin

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• Sep 13, 2015

• #3

Actually I saw this mini WSM. I think I'm gonna make one of these. http://virtualweberbullet.com/miniwsm.html

 

dirtsailor2003

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• Sep 13, 2015

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I would use a 15 gallon.

The only problem with building a mini-WSM is that the 32qt tamale pots are super hard to find anymore. The mini-WSM is hard to beat. it's a great little smoker and mine are the smokers I use the most.

 

nklcolt1911

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• Sep 14, 2015

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i have a 18" weber kettle i dont really need anymore, perhaps ill look into turning that into something

 

davesfroggin

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• Sep 14, 2015

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dirtsailor2003 said:

I would use a 15 gallon.

The only problem with building a mini-WSM is that the 32qt tamale pots are super hard to find anymore. The mini-WSM is hard to beat. it's a great little smoker and mine are the smokers I use the most.

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Amazon has a handful of different 32qt brands you can find.

 

zjaybird

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• Sep 16, 2015

• #7

Nklcolt1911 said:

 
i have a 18" weber kettle i dont really need anymore, perhaps ill look into turning that into something

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I believe the parts and pieces on a 18" weber work hand and hand with a 30 gallon drum

 

zjaybird

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• Sep 16, 2015

• #8

Gentleman......

I am no expert as I learn from everyone on here all the time...but here is the mini uds I just built from a 16 gallon steel drum that are free at most oil change places.  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/233461/mini-uds-with-help-from-sawzall

Send me a PM....I will answer any question.....I am still trying to figure out how to run mine with the smallest diffuser I can...as I love the southern taste of the fat dripping on the coals.

J

 

rabbithutch

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• Sep 16, 2015

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dirtsailor2003 said:

I would use a 15 gallon.

The only problem with building a mini-WSM is that the 32qt tamale pots are super hard to find anymore. The mini-WSM is hard to beat. it's a great little smoker and mine are the smokers I use the most.

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The IMUSA 32qt tamale steamers are all over the place here in Texas. They are aluminum, not steel.

 

dirtsailor2003

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rabbithutch said:

The IMUSA 32qt tamale steamers are all over the place here in Texas. They are aluminum, not steel.

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But all of them and sell them here! They've dried up everywhere else. The imusa isn't as good as the Vasconia, but with a bit of modification works.