Hookedonq's UDS Build(pic heavy)

[hookedonq]

Built this probably two years but recently joined here and figured I'd share it with yall so here ya go

Started out as your basic 55gal drum

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Holes drilled for intakes, therm and handled

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Rails welded in for adjustable racks. Made from flat stock and some 3/8 stainless nuts

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Got the hinges cut out and the legs welded up

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legs and hinges and stack welded on

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Lid latch made outta a harbor freight welding hammer

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Ball valve handle extension

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Removable shelf

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Cleaned up and ready for paint

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fire basket and ash pan

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And finally the finished product and some thin blue smoke

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[dirtsailor2003]

Great looking UDS! Really can't qualify as Ugly!

 

[elkhorn98]

Nice work!

 

[gunkle]

Looking good

 

[southern swine]

Should produce years of great BBQ. I have two right now. Getiing ready to do a 85 gallon. I love mine. Yours looks good.

 

[12ring]

Awesome build. I love it.

 

[inkjunkie]

Looks like someone enjoys welding.....nice job....

 

[timberjet]

beautiful! Really nice job on everything there.

 

[bonzbbq]

One fine pds, good job, Bonz

 

[inkjunkie]

Lid hinges....did you buy them someplace?

 

[hookedonq]

Lid hinges....did you buy them someplace?

No i made them.

 

[chiefusn]

Nice looking drum. I like the adjustable shelf idea and the hinges look great.

Chad

 

[inkjunkie]

Guessing you used a template of sorts to cut the hinges....would you be interested in sharing??

 

[timberjet]

 
Guessing you used a template of sorts to cut the hinges....would you be interested in sharing??

Hey man, the post right above yours has a build link at the bottom of his signiture line where he built some nice hinges and it is a video that is well done too.

 

[hookedonq]

Guessing you used a template of sorts to cut the hinges....would you be interested in sharing??

PM sent

 

[inkjunkie]

PM sent

Thank You very much Sir...