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  1. ratdawg

    My UDS build with stainless steel intake and exhaust

    I used the HF Compact Bender http://www.harborfreight.com/garage-shop/metal-shaping-equipment/compact-bender-38470.html  
  2. ratdawg

    Building another UDS FL Gators Style

    Great looking UDS. I think a Cal Bears one would have been better, but that is just me.
  3. ratdawg

    My UDS build with stainless steel intake and exhaust

    pandemonium, I have not used the UDS yet, as I will be selling this one. The expanded metal has worked good in the past, we will see how it works this time. Also I make the rebar handles myself, thanks
  4. ratdawg

    My UDS build with stainless steel intake and exhaust

    Thanks everyone for the compliments, still not sure if I will keep this one or not.  I do think it looks good with the stainless steel, and a weber lid fits good so I could go with two racks.
  5. ratdawg

    My UDS build with stainless steel intake and exhaust

    They had some scrap stainless steel tubing at work, so I thought I would put it to good use. I make mine so I can either hang the meat (tri tip, 1/2 chickens), or use the cooking grid.
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  13. ratdawg

    Welding Intakes

    I use a Millermatic DVI mig welder. A Hobart Handler 140, or 180 would also work great. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200306073_200306073
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  16. ratdawg

    side pipes on a uds

    Here is a new one that I just finished. I make them with the side pipe intake because I do not want to bend over to adjust it. I think the UDS style smokers work great. Like duck killer 1 said, it is pretty much set it and forget it.  
  17. ratdawg

    First cook on UDS w/ QView

    Good job Blackened, I was going to recommend a pork butt for your first smoke. Looks like you are getting the hang of it. Did it hold temp okay for you?
  18. ratdawg

    Hello from Chico

    You can buy used food grade barrels from Smuckers on speedway off of midway for $5.00 each, but you do need to burn the liner out of them. That is where I get all mine from. I do have one left from a recent build that I could sell. PM me if interested, but I bet you good build one yourself, you...
  19. ratdawg

    Hello from Chico

    Blackened, Welcome to the site, I'm from Willows not to far from you. I would think the ribs would good for 3 to 4 hours at least in the cooler. Nice looking smoker, I built a UDS style smoker
  20. ratdawg

    New Barrel in a Barrel UDS

    Kookie, It worked great, barely had to touch it during the 10 hour smoke. Check out my Qview post http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=16482
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