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  1. john trotter

    Getting started

    hi all just awaiting my delivery of my webber grill,wow bbq with our group discount (thanks) have done two smokes,how many would you do before cooking ?
  2. john trotter

    Getting started

    Hi all just had a   no food smoke,not had chance to drill a hole for the chimney so just let the smoke escape around the side, my next question to my TEAM of advisers what charcoal make do you use eg asda /aldi best or something else. average temp with no vent 174 c not much charcoal in 
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  4. john trotter

    Getting started

    thanks timberjet i think the bolt idea is the easiest to do, as for spacing i have two lids one a conventional one that came with drum but also have a stainless steel lid of a steamer,that has a bend in it will post up 
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  8. john trotter

    A green but keen South West smoker.

    bloomin eck, the wife is going off it me building a uds, great respect to you 
  9. john trotter

    Getting started

    hi all been busy making a new coal basket acquired some expanded metal just need a few welds around the base and some feet,  still looking for ideas for grill fixings do i just use nuts and bolts or what about adjustable shelving bracket any ideas?
  10. john trotter

    Getting started

    Danny many thanks i will make a new one, i'm not sure what it is but likely its galv, if im making anew one do i need to make it wider spread, or any specific height, i've seen various sizes, any suggestions,just glad i joined this group , thank you all  
  11. john trotter

    Getting started

    Todays progress Well this site and uds making  should have a addiction warning,and i haven't got no where near cooking anything,today i have got a few thing done and 1 burn out under me belt,as per photos,do i need the diffuser with the holes in? and is there a max hight restriction  on the...
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  15. john trotter

    Getting started

    Hi all sourced a fire  basket today,fitted some bolts through for the feet, on a mission, drilled three holes for the air flow, me thinks a burn out tomorrow night, and maybe a coat of paint on Sunday. Danny wowbbq is not good for the wallet,    will give them a go Timberjet i think i will go...
  16. john trotter

    Getting started

    hi all just getting started on building my uds,i need to get hold of  a  few things (spend some money)  i need to get two round grills and a thermostat any recommendations in the uk, also i have been looking at different ideas for holding the grills in, bolts at spaced intervals or a metal...
  17. john trotter

    First Time

    Hi all i am from the north east of England  today is the first day of my UDS story My barrell now in the garage lid removed and one hole drilled for the lower tap,so i thought i would join for some advice and information. Thank you in advance john
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