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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    I already love cooking on this UDS. I have a 250 and a 500 gallon smoker and a Backwoods Smoker but this 55 is sweet.
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    new uds build

    The weed burner is the way to go and if you have a HOA it will keep them off your butt - and save that for the smoker   The weed burner will get the metal hot enough to purge it of any impurities that were left by the product it contained. It will also burn the liners off. You especially want...
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    Thanks for the compliment dirtsalior. After making these 500 gallon cookers this 55 gal UDS was a quick and easy build. I have got to put some wheels on this thing because picking it up to meve it is to much work. I guess I am off to Harbor Freight.
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    I thought building this UDS would be a one time thing but I have gotten the fever. I am thinking about how I can build the next one.
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    Ha, ha!
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    As they say, " A picture is worth a thousand words".
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    I opted to do the trial run with a rack of ribs, so far so good
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    I drilled with a graduated bit so I was able to get a perfect fit. I used conduit washers on each side. However on the ball valve, I included a washer on both sides and a conduit washer on both as well. This gives added support when turning the handle to adjust the heat. Since you over drilled...
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    This UDS ain't nothing but the truth. I added my goodies today and finished up with a rattle can paint job. I've got some hog jowl cooing on it to give the added flavor of cured meat. Also I got a couple of racks of ribs to go on in an hour. Glad I used the 1" ball valve; completely open the...
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    Smokin John's UDS Build

    Just got my drum from the sandblaster. I don't mind work but I wasn't about to sand or wire brush that barrel. I am doing the final burn using hickory and maple wood to season this barrel. Tomorrow I will add the grate, Handles, a new temp gauge, and a paint job. I got the temperature to 485...
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    UDS temp control & pitmaster iq110

    dtatro69 you are right, a wood stove is a good example. I am interested to know what temps you are able to reach when you do your test and what air inlet combination if any that you might use.
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    Where in NC are you hailing from?

    Hello from Winston-Salem, I hope all are well and got those grills fired up.
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    Chief's 30 and 55 gal UDS builds

    You will save by getting a piece of scrap from a welding shop or steel fab shop. Big box hardware stores charge top dollar for metal. A metal scrap yard may have a piece of expanded metal you could buy cheap. I know a lot of guys who deal in scrap metal and they know what I am looking for so...
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    UDS temp control & pitmaster iq110

    Facepeeler I have heard other say they have one cap off and fine tune with the ball valve. I am about to complete my first UDS build and I have opted to use 1' inlets, two of which are capped and one with a 1" ball valve. I am hoping this will help with the fine adjustment. I am sure there are...
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