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So here we go. The build is basically complete I have some odd and ends to add but it works! We are smoking while camping today so this will hopefully be almost live updates.

1Wheel, Thanks for the suggestion. Yea a little to far now. But it is always an option in the future. Since I got most of the steel for nothing it wouldn't pain me to change this up in the future. Thanks for stopping by.

So I opted to tweak the firebox a bit, I just used a piece of flat steel for the ash pan.  New pics are in the first post.  Thanks!

Sorry for the bad pics but I will try to get some better ones.....duplicate post, How do I delete this post???

OK so since it has been awhile I have to give an update. I started the fire box. Now I need to put it together and man that plasma cutter is awesome. This was my first time using that cutter and I was amazed how easy it worked. But by no means a pro...:biggrin: Sorry for the bad pics...

I'm slacking as usual....I am hoping to get rolling on the fire box this week.

So I think I have a game plan for the fire box.  I just found out someone I know has a plasma cutter and is willing to let me use it.  That's great news....     So the plan for now is to use the old keg, cut one end off for the ash pan, flip over the keg cut slits and possibly some holes into...

Now you got me thinking.....  Thanks for all the input I will let you guys know what I decide and probably throw some pics up here.  Also just heard all my fittings for air intakes (2 ball valves) are in.....I got all stainless.  At very reasonable prices.  If I do this right I can have an...

Sorry Kype but I have to laugh out loud  on this one!  I homebrew too and know all to well the dangers/fun times had with pressurized kegs! This is cool though because I think the shape of your keg is very similar to the shape of the keg I am thinking about using.  Thanks for stopping by and...

Looks good sailor.  Thanks for the pics too.  It makes sens to keep the holes smaller to make the coals burn longer.  Once I test out drilling I will decide which direction I will go.  Is that one sheet of expanded for the top part?  If so what is the length and height you used to make the...

Sailor,    Thanks for the reply.  I am thinking the same thing.  I might just try some test holes and see. It is stainless so I know it won't be the easiest thing to drill.  I have to look but I might have a metal hole saw that could possibly make easy work of this.  I agree the easier way is...

So I was able to come up a with an idea for a fire box and I am looking for some thoughts/input.  So I was wondering what I could use for an ash pan.  Then I remembered someone I know had a really old keg that was scrap (not usable to hold liquid any more) and they don't know what to do with it...

Thanks for the reply wimpy.  I am overly concerned with accidentally using galvanized steel.  Are the conduit nuts plain steel, black steel, or stainless? Is this what you are talking about?  Conduit Nut from HD I see these say they are zinc plated. But down further they say galvanized steel...

Added some pics let me know what you think.  I am thinking of doing 4 air inlets, one with a ball valve (1") I just so happen to have the 1" black pipe nipple at the house.  Unless the 1" ball valve is an arm and a leg I will be doing that one in 1" and the rest 3/4".  Then I will be working on...

Great info everyone!  I want to get pics up.  I am hoping to build this before our next camping trip.  Can't wait!

I am actually looking at doing a charcoal/wood box for the fire box.  I was also looking at using the black pipe threaded stand off like you have in your second picture.  These would be for my air intakes.  Thanks for the responses.

Thanks Creator for the response.  One other question, I have been seeing people putting the black pipe on with a nipple through the drum usually a 3/4" one but it is fully threaded.  How do they make it stay on the drum?  Does it thread through and just stay?  Do they weld it?  Do they use a nut...

Hello Everyone! I have some questions on my venture to build a UDS and I am hoping someone can help.  I have access to a stainless drum that someone made just out of sheet stainless and welded both ends shut.  The original thought for this person was to make it into a lawn roller but it never...