Newbie with a UDS build.

[actonusa]

Have gotten the itch to get back into smoking. Sold my my old school, heavy gauge New Braunfels offset a few years ago and have regretted it.

Decided to build a UDS and go a bit against the grain and go as cheap as I can.

Once used 55 gal drum that will need burn off...etc. $10. 16" Dodge Charger steel rim for coal basket $10. Repurposed 2" copper pipe and fittings for air intake. Repurposed stainless fittings for exhaust. Repurposed 1" galvanized and 2x6 studs for wheeled cart with side table.

Gift cards and Amazon cash back for all other fittings, grates, cooking tool and 4 probe thermometer.

Not bad for $20 out of pocket.

Cutting intake holes and doing barrel burn tomorrow....Will post pics.

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome aboard, Sounds like a nice project.

Chris

 

[912smoker]

Sounds like a great project and build.
Keep us updated please!

Keith

 

[SmokinAl]

Now that is cool!!!
Can’t wait to see the progress!
Al

 

[bluebird]

Welcome aboard!

 

[pushok2018]

Welcome to the forum from California! Looks like it's a nice project you are working on now... Hope to see some pick when it's ready....

 

[pit 4 brains]

Will post pics.

When?
Welcome aboard and don't be be shy with the "Q-View". We all love to see the pics.. UDS's are some of the finest smokers around so long as you can control the airflow..

 

[actonusa]

Here is the progress this weekend.

Paint removed and 3 coats of high heat clear enamel applied.

Intakes assembled and intake holes drilled.