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  1. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    Finally done!  Actually, the grate is on order and should be here Thursday. Then I'll just need to season it before we're ready for business.  This was a great experience.  There are things I would do differently next time and there are some imperfections that would be a problem if trying to...
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  4. smokey tex

    UDS Temperature Control / Fire Management

    Thank you!  This is great and very helpful.  I've seen the open can in a few pictures, but never knew what this was for.  But this makes sense.  Since I've been using electric for so long, I wouldn't have thought about number 5.  Thanks again... Alan
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    UDS Temperature Control / Fire Management

    Good morning, I should be able to finish up my first UDS by this weekend.  Keep in mind that this will be my first time ever to use charcoal rather than gas or electric.  Can someone give me the basic idea of how you manage the temperature.  I get that opening the valves will allow for more air...
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  7. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    Here is my progress to date.  The lid handle spring should come tomorrow.  Also, the thermometer should be here Thursday.  Then, I can drill the last hole and paint the drum.  Shouldn't be much longer!
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  9. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    Thanks!  It's been a good learning experience.  Next time, if I ever did one again, I think it would go a lot quicker. 
  10. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    Can someone explain how to make a picture show up with your post?  I thought I was doing this, but it's just showing as a JPG that can be downloaded. 
  11. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    If all goes according to plan, my UDS should be done this week.  The lid and almost all of the pipes and elbows have been painted.  I need to drill a couple of extra holes, then should be able to paint the drum.  Getting close! 
  12. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    Can you tell me what size drill bit would be sufficient to accommodate a 3/4" steel pipe nipple?  I guessed 3/4" and was clearly wrong as the air intake holes are not big enough.
  13. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    Along with the legs of the charcoal basket, the link suggests using lock nuts.  Are these really necessary?  I'm having trouble finding stainless steel lock nuts without nylon.  I'm thinking that nylon inside of a smoker is not such a great idea.
  14. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    First picture.  I painted today with high temp (2000) engine primer.  Should be picking up parts early this week.  Then drilling holes, painting, putting together, etc.  More to come... Alan
  15. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    What temperature resistant paint to y'all use?  Is 500 enough?  It seems like it would be OK unless there was a grease fire.  So maybe the next step up, which would be around 1,000 or 1,200?
  16. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    For sure!
  17. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    I was able to pick up a weed burner for around $20.  Probably not the best one out there, but it works.  These things are insane!!!  After giving our 9 year old son a demonstration, he stood there stunned and said "woah...that was awesome."
  18. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    After 2 serious burns, washing, and 4 hours of using an angle grinder, my drum is finally free of paint.  That's a lot of work, but it should get more fun from here as it comes together.
  19. smokey tex

    Working on First UDS

    I can't believe I ended up in this group.  For the past 12 years, I have only used electric smokers.  I never had any plans of switching to charcoal until very recently.  The reviews for the UDS were very positive and the thought of making my own smoker seemed cool, so I decided to give it a...
  20. smokey tex

    Pit Barrel Cooker Question

    What kind of nuts, bolts, washers, etc. are you using?  Stainless steel sounds like the best, but it get's pretty expensive.  I have heard that zinc coated is not great, but would it really make a difference when you are mostly cooking under 300 degrees?
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