Recent content by ranjer59
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UDS BUILD
No safety issue that I can think of. It's just all the other considerations (I'd call them problems- you might call them "challenges) that come with trying to turn it into a functioning UDS after you get it stood on one end. Get on with it- could be a super cool project. Good luck, amigo.- ranjer59
- Post #5
- Forum: UDS Builds
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UDS BUILD
I wouldn't. But you did not say what size - guessing 250 or 500 gallons. Depending on the diameter and length, you might have the makings of a decent horizontal grill- and those are dandy. Or an offset if you have some fabbing /welding skills and can add a firebox and stack. Sounds like...- ranjer59
- Post #2
- Forum: UDS Builds
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Over Night Cook Fails
Not a fan of the "true" overnight cook. BUT - can and have started a brisket at 2:30... napped until I took it off at 6:30- wrapped and let it finish 2 hours later in an oven then about a 2 hour rest.. Lost no sleep over it and had it on the table @ noon. Happy family /happy cook- ranjer59
- Post #31
- Forum: Blowing Smoke Around the Smoker.
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Pitmasters never die, they...
...Just wrap it and let it rest.- ranjer59
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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2nd build, smaller
If the CC is constantly leaking smoke out of the door, is chimney flow the logical issue? Should I add a second 2" stack? I'd add a 2nd stack or just go with a single bigger diameter stack A bit of smoke leaking is no big thing. But if it's annoying- you need a bit more draw. Feldon's is...- ranjer59
- Post #2
- Forum: Reverse Flow
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smoker runs hot?
Only problem I see is your firebox is on the "wrong side" j/k For me (and a lot of others) there is nothing magic about 225 degrees- not holy, not sacred, not the one true way to BBQ nirvana. That being said- it's your heat, your meat- you want 225? Go for it. I'd suggest going with smaller...- ranjer59
- Post #14
- Forum: Side Fire Box
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Vertical Direct Smoker build...Is this plan solid?
A cool looking build! That's a heavy beast to be rocking back on two wheels like a dolly- be careful. I'm looking forward to you telling /showing use how good it cooks. I will admit to being sort of confused by glass doors in smokers- I think all I would see is ....smoke. I've got a really...- ranjer59
- Post #8
- Forum: Other Builds
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Stop me from wasting time and money!!
Nice job! Glad it all worked out for you.- ranjer59
- Post #13
- Forum: UDS Builds
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Wanting to build an electric uds
Me personally? I use a coal fired UDS and would have it no other way. The electric version you are shooting for will be "set it and forget it"... my unit is very close to that. I have 2 grates- and find that 99.9 percent of my cooks can be done one one grate. Getting to the lower grate if...- ranjer59
- Post #4
- Forum: UDS Builds
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Stop me from wasting time and money!!
Don't get anal about how "sealed up the lid is. Where you see "leak"- I see "a tad more exhaust" TBH it is really just gonna matter when you shut the drum down and try to snuff /save the coals. If it's not too warped, you can set a pc of plywood and a weight on top to make it flatter...- ranjer59
- Post #10
- Forum: UDS Builds
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want to build a small CHEAP vertical, reverse flow cabinet style smoker
Very nice- that's what I'm talking about. Being creative. Have you done any cooks on it?- ranjer59
- Post #10
- Forum: Other Builds
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Vertical Direct Smoker build...Is this plan solid?
I like the idea of your build. IF I ever find myself hip deep in free steel, I'd like to mimic your design- except for double wall/insulating. I live in North Texas- doesn't get too cold and in the summer the first 100degrees are free :) On the vertical smoker, everything I've read has...- ranjer59
- Post #6
- Forum: Other Builds
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Finished my UDS smoker last night
No risers, nipples, caps or ball valves on mine. 3 3/4" holes - cover or uncover with flexible sheet magnets as needed. Nope- not sexy. But I have unlimited control- can see exactly what I have open or don't- and I don't have any problems with pesky leaks around those pipe joints. Adding...- ranjer59
- Post #8
- Forum: UDS Builds
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want to build a small CHEAP vertical, reverse flow cabinet style smoker
At home- I have some saws, angle grinder, couple of drills. yep- pretty meager- I know. At work though I have access to plasma cutter, a shear that will do 1/16", small brake that will do about the same, arc and mig, forklifts. Sounds good- except I have no welding skills- getting my buds to...- ranjer59
- Post #7
- Forum: Other Builds
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Starting out with my new homemade smoker
I don't think I've seen a combo quite like this before... interesting. I hope it works like you envisioned- I'm a big fan of both smokers and pizza. I'm not sure that cobbling together a smoker that *most* folk run at 225 (not me BTW) would be the best heat source for a pizza oven that wants...
