1st UDS build

SNN · Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Location: NH

I started this build in March, worked on it in between other projects. Started with a reconditioned oil drum, and cut the top off on the side and made a flange with a seal for a wood stove door. Four intakes, two valves on risers, two capped. Weber grates, stainless hardware, temp gauge, and some wheels.

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SNN · Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Location: NH

I'd like to say thank you to all who contribute here. It's been a fun project, and have started on another. Two cooks so far, BB's, that came out great. Tomorrow I try a briskit. Thanks again, Scott.

erniesshop · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Looks Great !
I like your Wheels.

Beertooth · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Scott it looks like a great UDS. I just finished my first UDS and am cooking on it now. Smile

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BluzQue · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Nice job on your UDS build SNN!

Cool

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cityevader · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

I like the two-tone paint.
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roscoe1960 · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Sharp!!..... I like that. Very Happy

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VMAN · Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 76

Cool! my uds is working right now getting ready for the 4th!

k.a.m. · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Scott, awesome job on your cooker build. Very Happy

I look forward to seeing some pics of her in action. Smile

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SNN · Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Location: NH

Well, here's the first cook.

erniesshop · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Looks Tasty !

Tug · Posted: Jul 05 2010 Post subject:

Fantastic. I love the built in hand truck.
An especially nice feature not employed
nearly enough.
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buzz_backer · Posted: Jul 05 2010 Post subject:

I grew up eatin off those same plates, made me think of home.

Oh, and nice lookin UDS ya got there too.
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SNN · Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Location: NH

Thanks everyone, it has been fun. Being the first one, and now with three cooks under my belt, I already know what I need to change. Then build two more, identical, for friends and family to use.

SNN · Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Location: NH

bomb'n bbq · Posted: Jul 06 2010 Post subject:

your UDS looks awesome dude!

i just finished mine and gave it a test run this morning.

i too need to build some more for friends.

i see your from NH and i have a relative there that wants one. do you know of a place to get barrels in NH?
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Rayzer · Posted: Jul 06 2010 Post subject:

Got my barrel for my UDS, just haven't had time to start the build. Man, that is one slick UDS.

If you're near Nashua NH, you may be able to pick up a barrel from Incredibrew, on DW highway
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SNN · Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Location: NH

My barrel started out as a cleaned out oil barrel from NAPA. I'm good friends with the owner and he got it from Maine Lube. After reading about the horror stories dealing with food grade drums with epoxy paint on the inside, I decided I'd rather start with one of these. After I cut off the top, and drilled all my holes, pressure washed it, then burned three cut up pallets. Inside temp got up to 900 degrees. Did that twice, I think it's safe to cook on. Any oil distributor should sell these cleaned out barrels cheap, I paid $25.00.