Hello From California

[jimbolonia]

Hello to all.  I'm new to Smoking and just recently finished building my first smoker.  Its UDS that i found plans for / modified myself.

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• jimbolonia
• Nov 8, 2012

Is what it looked like after a base coat of paint.

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• jimbolonia
• Nov 8, 2012

Why waste a good fire seasoning the barrel, so I threw some brats on.

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• jimbolonia
• Nov 8, 2012

My first Smoke victim.

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• jimbolonia
• Nov 8, 2012

Ive usede it about 4 times nopw and has performed as expected.  Although temp i do find myself chasing temps sometimes.  I have smoked as low as 200 and plan on making some beer can chickens thios weekend running at about 300.

any tips, ideas or possible modifications are welcomed.

 

[s2k9k]

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[linguica]

Jimbolonia, Nice looking UDS. Welcome board. This is the best place to learn and share photos (these guys love photos) As to mods to your smoker (1) for low temp smoking type "mail box mod" in the search box on top pf page. (2) Shouldn't that yellow A on the drum be a big orange G for the WS champs?
 

 

[so ms smoker]

   Welcome! Glad to have you with us! Nice looking UDS.

  Mike

 

[roadkill cafe]

Welcome aboard Jimbolonia. Glad you found us. You're gonna love it here. Lots of great infomation and advice. Not to mention the folks are very friendly and

always willing to share. Great job on the UDS!! Again,

 

[vegassmokeout]

 to it and happy smoking!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jimbolonia]

Linguica,

Just checked out the mod and love it.  think i may try it but configure it into one ot the pipe niples on the bottom instead of drillin another hole.  Love the A's, always have.  very proud of them this year.  And if you're a Giants fan, Congrats.  Well played season.  Where @ on the Cent Coast?  I'm In Toro Park.

 

[fishwrestler]

welcome fromm norcal

 

[linguica]

Linguica,

Just checked out the mod and love it.  think i may try it but configure it into one ot the pipe niples on the bottom instead of drillin another hole.  Love the A's, always have.  very proud of them this year.  And if you're a Giants fan, Congrats.  Well played season.  Where @ on the Cent Coast?  I'm In Toro Park.

Daly City