Minimalist UDS

[grillard]

This is going to be a pretty simple build, but I wanted to document it, if only in appreciation for all the posts that made it easy to figure out.

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• grillard
• Feb 21, 2016

Found this barrel... When I saw what it had held I thought it might be a sign.

Drilled 3 1 inch holes at the bottom and installed 3/4" nipples. Now to burn it out.

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• grillard
• Feb 21, 2016

Oh yeah, better burn the lid, too!

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• grillard
• Feb 21, 2016

Still need to build a charcoal basket and install bolts for the grill. Timing depends on the weather and the voices in my head. ;)

 

[mcjunkins uds]

I have to burn my lid as well. Did you deal with any warping of the lid. I'm worried about it getting too hot.

 

[grillard]

Didn't have any problems with the lid. I rotated it a few times during the burn so the heat was even. It seals fine.

 

[mcjunkins uds]

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[grillard]

Charcoal basket: weber grate, 6" high expanded metal, Walmart pizza pan for ash catcher:

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• grillard
• Mar 12, 2016

Pork but and a pig's foot about to cook:

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• grillard
• Mar 12, 2016

How did they turn into pork shots?

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• grillard
• Mar 12, 2016

I need to get into the habit of taking pics. So far I've done ribs and abts, both of which I thought cane out better than on my akorn. OTOH, the akorn fits on the porch so I can use it during our monsoons...