Nice price... but i hate any exhaust that points straight up cause I smoke in crap weather all the time...
How did you get those stickers to stay on there? High temp or something?
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How did you get those stickers to stay on there? High temp or something?
russmn
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Ohh another thing.. check out deep fryer thermometers! I have a 12 inch one that runs to the center of my UDS ! I wouldn't trade it for anything! It's always with in 5 degrees of my maverick! Hasn't failed me yet! I never understood why someone would want a 3 inch thermometer monitoring something 23 inches wide.. I love it and as long as I have a UDS a 12 inch fryer thermometer will be in it
Still haven't got the barrel back from the sand blaster, but I got my BPS kit, so I've started on a few things.
I got a pizza pan, and got it mounted to my charcoal basket:
Got my upgraded exhaust, and spray painted that to the chosen color. Also painted the handles so they match:
I also painted the ring on the outside of the temp gague so that it matches better:
As mentioned before, I'm only doing the side handles, and have another option for the lid. I burned the wood on the handles a bit, and the paint looks nice as well:
I got a pizza pan, and got it mounted to my charcoal basket:
Got my upgraded exhaust, and spray painted that to the chosen color. Also painted the handles so they match:
I also painted the ring on the outside of the temp gague so that it matches better:
As mentioned before, I'm only doing the side handles, and have another option for the lid. I burned the wood on the handles a bit, and the paint looks nice as well:
fwismoker
Master of the Pit
I'd always keep a drum cooker under cover. They'll get beat up enough just from being outside yet not covered.
Finally got the drum back from the sand blaster yesterday. The thing was nice and clean, looked brand new! I started by drilling all my holes, then started painting it yesterday:
After 4 coats, I went ahead and mounted the hardware on, and got it assembled.
Still haven't received the pig that im using for the handle. The etsy seller was on Vaca, so just shipped it out on Monday after I pestered him.
Overall, the BPS kit is a pretty nifty kit! Pretty easy, though a lot of their instructions are very "guessy" like they will just say "put them about 5 inches apart", or "put the screw holes roughly 90 degrees apart", and lots of stuff like that. I supposed you could get more precise with your measurements if you cared to take the time, and have a flexible measuring tape.
Anyway, there is a lot of drilling, but ultimately, the measuring, drilling, painting and hardware assembly took just shy of 3 hours of working time.
I also see why people always just use matte black on these, cause this glossy copper sure does show every little imperfection in the used barrel!
I have a gasket kit for the lid, but my lid is so tight fitting, i'm not certain ill need it, but ill wait till she's got smoke coming out to figure that out. I also did the calking around various hardware bits including the top vent, the base intake vents, the holes for a few of the screws, depending on mounting type, and the hole for the temp gauge. The one problem I had was with the "u-bolts" where essentially, you have to use a hex nut to measure how much thread left youll need for the acorn nut to tighten to... Well, if you leave too much thread, the acorn nut will take all the thread it can, and the u-bolt will still be loose. Problem I had was on one u-bolt, I was just using a regular tightening pressure, but it sheared the thread clean off, cause it wasn't actually tightening against anything but itself, so ill have to go to the hardware store and find a matching u-bolt replacement.
Ill post another picture or so once I get the handle on, and do the hanging mod im gonna do.
After 4 coats, I went ahead and mounted the hardware on, and got it assembled.
Still haven't received the pig that im using for the handle. The etsy seller was on Vaca, so just shipped it out on Monday after I pestered him.
Overall, the BPS kit is a pretty nifty kit! Pretty easy, though a lot of their instructions are very "guessy" like they will just say "put them about 5 inches apart", or "put the screw holes roughly 90 degrees apart", and lots of stuff like that. I supposed you could get more precise with your measurements if you cared to take the time, and have a flexible measuring tape.
Anyway, there is a lot of drilling, but ultimately, the measuring, drilling, painting and hardware assembly took just shy of 3 hours of working time.
I also see why people always just use matte black on these, cause this glossy copper sure does show every little imperfection in the used barrel!
I have a gasket kit for the lid, but my lid is so tight fitting, i'm not certain ill need it, but ill wait till she's got smoke coming out to figure that out. I also did the calking around various hardware bits including the top vent, the base intake vents, the holes for a few of the screws, depending on mounting type, and the hole for the temp gauge. The one problem I had was with the "u-bolts" where essentially, you have to use a hex nut to measure how much thread left youll need for the acorn nut to tighten to... Well, if you leave too much thread, the acorn nut will take all the thread it can, and the u-bolt will still be loose. Problem I had was on one u-bolt, I was just using a regular tightening pressure, but it sheared the thread clean off, cause it wasn't actually tightening against anything but itself, so ill have to go to the hardware store and find a matching u-bolt replacement.
Ill post another picture or so once I get the handle on, and do the hanging mod im gonna do.
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fwismoker
Master of the Pit
Very Nice! It'll cook good for you. Mine was a lot of fun to learn all the ways to use it. You might want to get a holy pizza pan (1/2 to 3/4" holes) of sorts which you can set on a cook grate that can sit on your upper u-bolts. It's nice for some cooks to have what I call "blended" heat where it's not completely direct nor indirect.
Sounds like a great idea! I also saw someone who got the weber cooking grate that has a hole in the middle, then got a weber water pan, and put that set up on the bottom u-bolts. Been thinking of doing something like that too to be able to get more indirect heat. But first ill probably just use it the way it is to get use to how it cooks and heats.
The other thing I want to get is a BBQ Guru, but they are pricey! I found a knock-off option on eBay for only like $80, so I may give that a try.
fwismoker
Master of the Pit
I put on a ball valve for one. I'd use the Pitmaster IQ and also for a Guru. Didn't use it that much but it's there if I wanted to.
porkinbutts82
Newbie
- Apr 3, 2017
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what color is that?Finally got the drum back from the sand blaster yesterday. The thing was nice and clean, looked brand new! I started by drilling all my holes, then started painting it yesterday:
After 4 coats, I went ahead and mounted the hardware on, and got it assembled.
Still haven't received the pig that im using for the handle. The etsy seller was on Vaca, so just shipped it out on Monday after I pestered him.
Overall, the BPS kit is a pretty nifty kit! Pretty easy, though a lot of their instructions are very "guessy" like they will just say "put them about 5 inches apart", or "put the screw holes roughly 90 degrees apart", and lots of stuff like that. I supposed you could get more precise with your measurements if you cared to take the time, and have a flexible measuring tape.
Anyway, there is a lot of drilling, but ultimately, the measuring, drilling, painting and hardware assembly took just shy of 3 hours of working time.
I also see why people always just use matte black on these, cause this glossy copper sure does show every little imperfection in the used barrel!
I have a gasket kit for the lid, but my lid is so tight fitting, i'm not certain ill need it, but ill wait till she's got smoke coming out to figure that out. I also did the calking around various hardware bits including the top vent, the base intake vents, the holes for a few of the screws, depending on mounting type, and the hole for the temp gauge. The one problem I had was with the "u-bolts" where essentially, you have to use a hex nut to measure how much thread left youll need for the acorn nut to tighten to... Well, if you leave too much thread, the acorn nut will take all the thread it can, and the u-bolt will still be loose. Problem I had was on one u-bolt, I was just using a regular tightening pressure, but it sheared the thread clean off, cause it wasn't actually tightening against anything but itself, so ill have to go to the hardware store and find a matching u-bolt replacement.
Ill post another picture or so once I get the handle on, and do the hanging mod im gonna do.
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porkinbutts82
Newbie
- Apr 3, 2017
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I finally got the pig handle, and also got another rusty steel pig cutout for the front. The pig handle was much smaller than I was expecting, and preferably I would have liked it another 2 inches longer, but it still works as a handle at its size. I just threaded the legs, and used screws to mount It on. It was a pit tricky, but it worked.
A view of both the new additions:
I like how the aged copper color turned out on it all. Id like to get a Weber lid like porkinbutts has, but not sure how to find them other than just buying one. Ill keep my eyes open! That's the main reason I plan to add a hanging bar, cause really the one rack doesn't give that much space for larger things like a turkey, so I may want to be able to hang one, or a few racks of ribs.
A view of both the new additions:
I like how the aged copper color turned out on it all. Id like to get a Weber lid like porkinbutts has, but not sure how to find them other than just buying one. Ill keep my eyes open! That's the main reason I plan to add a hanging bar, cause really the one rack doesn't give that much space for larger things like a turkey, so I may want to be able to hang one, or a few racks of ribs.
russmn
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- Apr 14, 2016
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U can use two racks on a flat lid... I have a 15 degree difference on the two racks and my second one is pretty low.. I can fit a 10 lb butt below my top rack .. I also made my Weber lid fit my drum .. I only use it when I have to .. so 3 racks on my UDS ... I didn't do anything crazy so the Weber lid ... went around it with a pliers pulling the lid lip out a little all the way around .. I picked up a rope gasket and it seals really nice !
fwismoker
Master of the Pit
I've also seen sellers on ebay selling pre-made adapter pieces from UDS to Weber lid, they weren't asking much wither, so I may go that route. I was thinking of getting a second rack that would be only half way between the current rack and the lid. Wouldn't allow for much more that ribs, fattys, Bacon, or tenderloin, but could be worth it for those meats, especially if I want to do a whole load of ribs sometime.
Thanks so much everyone for the help, suggestions and compliments! Never thought id be posting on this UDS build forum myself, but I couldn't be happier I made the choice to build one, even though I cheated a bit by not starting from scratch. You guys are the best!
Still planning a couple mods, like the bar, and POSSIBLY a rotisserie, as I already have one of those universal ones I never did put on my grill. Just trying to think of the best way to plug the holes while those things aren't in use... (Ive also ordered a 55 gallon drum dolly, just the wheels that go on the bottom for moving it around. Not as cool as the cheel mod that porknbutts has up there.)
Thanks so much everyone for the help, suggestions and compliments! Never thought id be posting on this UDS build forum myself, but I couldn't be happier I made the choice to build one, even though I cheated a bit by not starting from scratch. You guys are the best!
Still planning a couple mods, like the bar, and POSSIBLY a rotisserie, as I already have one of those universal ones I never did put on my grill. Just trying to think of the best way to plug the holes while those things aren't in use... (Ive also ordered a 55 gallon drum dolly, just the wheels that go on the bottom for moving it around. Not as cool as the cheel mod that porknbutts has up there.)
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