I had to have a UDS

[purplewg]

I just had to build one and see what all the hoopla was about. Having built several different types of smokers out of 55 gallon drums, I had to try this one also. Plus, firing up the log burner for smaller cooks just took to long.


The burn of the open top barrel.




Cleaned up.


Rear wheels. I had an old axle off something stored away and an old metal shelf someone had given me.


The $20 score off of craigslist. Came with 2 bags of charcoal.


My muscled together charcoal basket. Not as sweet as KAM's but it works just fine.


The Cowboy Pig




Second seasoning, I had to throw a couple snacks on.


Now, with all that said and done here is my final cost. I just sort of dug through my scrap pile and used what I could find.
$20 Weber 22.5 Kettle
$10 drum
$10 black pipe fittings
That's it. I had everything else laying around including the gauge I had purchased for another project a couple years back.
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The Wild Pig build.
My UDS Build.

Don't squat with your spurs on.........

[1buckie]

That looks great !!! Only $40 , that's good too .......
People always ask 'Why you saving THAT?' Well, you've got a great example of already on hand right here....

Did you paint "The Cowboy Pig '? Wondering what material he's painted on???

~~~>K

[purplewg]

1buckie, I cut the pig out of a piece of stainless that I kept when I cut a sink hole out of a table. lol The girlfriend does the painting on that kind of stuff for me. I have it spaced off the drum about 3/4 inch to prevent heat damage to the paint.
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The Wild Pig build.
My UDS Build.

Don't squat with your spurs on.........

[BluDawg]

Nice build, I dig that pig he's rowdy as all git out.
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Memorial UDS "Big Jim"

[SVonhof]

Very cool and great deal for $40!

Wish I could find deals like you got on the Weber and the drum!
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Scott V.
My BBQ's: Weber Silver B (grill), -UDS-, MUDS/Weber Smokey Joe

[purplewg]

Thanks guys. As for the Weber, just keep doing a search on Craigslist every other day or so. That is what I did. I thought I would never find one and when I did, I stole it....
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The Wild Pig build.
My UDS Build.

Don't squat with your spurs on.........

[GF]

purplewg, the UDS looks great.
Looking at yours makes me wanna throw a rock at mine.
Very nice job.

[Old Smoker]

Thats a pretty cool drum ya got there.
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[fxpose]

Absolute great job on that UDS!!

[Fredericksburg]

purplewg; Nice, very nice. You know, you could have save $10 using refrigerator magnets for your intake covers. Just kidding, looks great.

[Yonni]

Looks good, and looks like you had fun doing it, you will forever love it!

[k.a.m.]

purplewg, I love it especially the three wheels. The caster idea is a keeper bookmarked my Friend. Tell the little lady that the piggy is spot on very nice work. Nicely done to both of you.
So whats gonna be the first long cook?
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[dtel]

That Weber looks new for $20 and 2 bags of charcoal, that's a great deal.

I like the pig addition, your girlfriend looks like that and she can paint also.........some people just have all the luck !

[ChuckieD]

purplewg,
I just wanted to say "Great job on the uds bro!"
The handle/shelf is as cool as the pig & the wheels are awesome too... Very nice!
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Chuckie D.

Big Green Egg XL
UDS build
The Old Brick Barbecue Project!

[purplewg]

GF, don’t be tossing no rocks at yours now. I only wish mine turned out as good as some I have seen built.

Old Smoke, thank you much.

Fxpose,thanks.

Fredericksburg, great advice. My goal was to build for less $70. I made it.

Yonni, thanks. It was fun building it. I would see something sitting around and say, “Oh, I could use that on the UDS”. Lol

KAM thank you. Not up to your craftsmanship but ok for an old farm boy. Caster was a toss out at work. I have had it in my stuff for over 15 years. I will tell the little lady cudo’s. Long cook? Well, I have been wanting some brisket. Is that long enough. Lol

Dtel, I did steal the Weber. Ah yes, the GF deal. I am #83 in the liars club. See page 23. Lololol

Chuckied, thanks much. The handles were overhead supports I cut off my stock trailer years ago. I knew those old rusty pieces would come in handy!
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The Wild Pig build.
My UDS Build.

Don't squat with your spurs on.........

[BBQMAN]

Nice job on the UDS brother!

So the GF looks great in a Canadian bikini AND paints- you got it made my man!
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"I Turned A Hobby Into A Business".
Providing "IMHO" Since 2005.

[purplewg]

[SWP5767]

What is the pipe and valve setup for?
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**Steve**
Brinkman upright
Trashcan smoker
Char-Broil Gasser (yea I know)

[dtel]

[dtel]