I wanted a new smoker, so I figured I’d build one. So, here it is.
I am not the most handy person, or handy at all. However, this wasn’t that bad. It took longer than I’d like, but all the research and part gathering took a while. I am not 100 percent done, I will add some handles, put another coat of paint on it (probably a better paint job eventually too) and probably add a chimney of sorts. However, I couldn’t wait to season it and throw something on the grate.
I am going to add some of my findings to this or another thread for future non-handy people going the UDS route. Hopefully it will be of help.
As of now, thank you to everyone here at Smokingmeatforums, Sneakeey1 and John at Man Cave Meals for all the help.
I have been battling low temperatures as of right now. I let it get to 180*, capped a valve, then at 200* I closed a valve, came back and reopened the valve because it was taking so long, then when it got where I wanted I closed the second valve and shut one valve 1/3 or 2/3’s down. After a while I reopened two valves to get it to 240* and then I closed the second valve and closed the third 2/3’s of the way. I am not too worried because I am using store brand charcoal and I am still learning the smoker.
My basket is on 3” bolts, so I am hoping there is enough space for airflow. I was worried about leaks because I’ve discovered I am awful with a step drill bit, however I would think if there were leaks, the temperatures would be out of control.
I hope to do some pulled pork this week to learn the smoker a little better, add in the handles and use some better charcoal.
I am keeping a log right now and I will post it in the future here if anyone is interested in helping me maintain this thing a little better.
Anyways, sorry for the lengthy post. Thanks for reading.
Lederman’s UDS Build: Drilled 1” holes for intake (2" from bottom) and ¼” holes for the grate (7" from top), burned out using a pallet, hit it with a wire brush a little bit, painted it with high heat primer and high heat paint, assembled with stainless steel screws, three pipe nipples held by two conduit locks, two 90* elbows with a ball valve on each (liked the “riser” look, but didn’t want to pay for the pipes) and finally seasoned with cooking spray, about 6 lbs. of charcoal, 10 lit briquettes, three pieces of hickory chunks and threw some country style ribs just because.
I am not the most handy person, or handy at all. However, this wasn’t that bad. It took longer than I’d like, but all the research and part gathering took a while. I am not 100 percent done, I will add some handles, put another coat of paint on it (probably a better paint job eventually too) and probably add a chimney of sorts. However, I couldn’t wait to season it and throw something on the grate.
I am going to add some of my findings to this or another thread for future non-handy people going the UDS route. Hopefully it will be of help.
As of now, thank you to everyone here at Smokingmeatforums, Sneakeey1 and John at Man Cave Meals for all the help.
I have been battling low temperatures as of right now. I let it get to 180*, capped a valve, then at 200* I closed a valve, came back and reopened the valve because it was taking so long, then when it got where I wanted I closed the second valve and shut one valve 1/3 or 2/3’s down. After a while I reopened two valves to get it to 240* and then I closed the second valve and closed the third 2/3’s of the way. I am not too worried because I am using store brand charcoal and I am still learning the smoker.
My basket is on 3” bolts, so I am hoping there is enough space for airflow. I was worried about leaks because I’ve discovered I am awful with a step drill bit, however I would think if there were leaks, the temperatures would be out of control.
I hope to do some pulled pork this week to learn the smoker a little better, add in the handles and use some better charcoal.
I am keeping a log right now and I will post it in the future here if anyone is interested in helping me maintain this thing a little better.
Anyways, sorry for the lengthy post. Thanks for reading.
Lederman’s UDS Build: Drilled 1” holes for intake (2" from bottom) and ¼” holes for the grate (7" from top), burned out using a pallet, hit it with a wire brush a little bit, painted it with high heat primer and high heat paint, assembled with stainless steel screws, three pipe nipples held by two conduit locks, two 90* elbows with a ball valve on each (liked the “riser” look, but didn’t want to pay for the pipes) and finally seasoned with cooking spray, about 6 lbs. of charcoal, 10 lit briquettes, three pieces of hickory chunks and threw some country style ribs just because.
