I am holding, All ya all responsible

[papagrizz]

Hey Brothers of the smoke,

I found this forum because I was looking for reviews on the MES 30, after reading every thing I could on it, I decided, this is the thing to get, but I can't spend $ 300.00 bucks at the moment.

( Yes I did the roll call thing)

Well as fate as a way to work it's magic, I found this thread.

After spending countless of hours looking at the builds, innovations and creativity, I decided, I am going to build a "UDS" .

I will be picking up a 55 gal open lid drum 01/21/2012, and drill the holes for my future intakes etc....

I know you guys and gals like the pics/ progress of a build, but I am not sure on how you like it presented.

Do you all prefer it, step by step as I progress? ( it might take a while, I will be doing the build outdoors and even in Arkansas, it can get cold!)

Or just I do individual posts on the progress when I can?

Short story  long..I am holding, All you all responsible, for by new obsession. ( My bride, of 30 yrs years) says,  I don't need any more!) but I need to do this not only for myself but for the good of all mankind.

So, Brothers of the smoke, What is the best way to post the progress? As I go? or As I please?

Thank you for your response,

Al (PaPaGrizz) Nelson

 

[rdknb]

LOL  I like lots of pics and info but that is just me. good luck and have fun building it

 

[sunman76]

I like start to finish with a post of its madin smoke.....lol

 

[mossymo]

AL with your new addiction get use to those words... My bride, of 30 yrs years) says,  I don't need any more!

I predict you will have a few more smokers in your future, have fun with your UDS build!

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Al , do it any way you want , I usually shoot and show , but then how do you like to tell a story

Have fun and...

 

[sprky]

Which ever way you choose is good, there is no real wright or wrong way to do it.

 

[alblancher]

yea, you can start a thread with the first pics of the fist step, ask and receive any advice you want then continue to update the thread.  So what if it take a little while, we will probably still be here, cheering you along!

Good luck 

 

[erain]

Which ever way you choose is good, there is no real wright or wrong way to do it.

exzactly... hope to see more of your new hobby. the most important thing is keep it fun!Thumbs Up

 

[papagrizz]

Thanks for the replies, I will be putting up a video as soon as it gets done uploading to you-tube.

 

[scarbelly]

Looks like you are on your way. Lots of guys post individual pics so they can get advice along the way 

 

[papagrizz]

Okedokie here is the start,

Tools used:

Beer

10 dollar 55 gal drum

Sharpie

Tape measure

Another beer

Square

Punch

Still more beer

1" hole saw

Wood and leaves

Leaf Blower (optional)

Copious amounts of beer!

Enjoy!

 

[raymo76]

Good update! Keep the beer flowin and the progress coming.

 

[sprky]

Nice video. Very informative and entertaining at the same time. Made me chuckle a few times. Keep up the good work

 

[big twig]

Great video and great choice of music to go with it. "Is that what you call thin blue smoke"? 

 

[mballi3011]

Now I like your build and believe me you will like what comes out of it before to long.

 

[papagrizz]

Thanks for the replies...

I had a great time doing it.

Weather permitting I will do part 2 this weekend..

 

[dewetha]

lol at redneck style! very funny but very creative. that is the biggest bbq guru on the planet!

 

[ecto1]

Love my UDS smokers you will not hold us responsible when all that great que is coming off i bet.

 

[berninga87]

Turbocharged air induction...redneck style! awsome

 

[papagrizz]

As Promised... Part 2

If ya see me doing anything wrong, stupid or other wise just plain time wasting, go ahead and reply, it won't hurt my "feelers" none

A while after I got into this part, a few thoughts popped into my head, like:

Should have bought a new drum, need a sandblaster, wish my kids were not grown and gone and make them do it, and maybe I need

a weed burner...

Anyhow here it is!