My UDS

bo_b_q · 12-10-2012, 09:10 PM

So I finally built my UDS. I have not made it through every post in this thread but I read the first 250-300 pages worth and was able to get the basics down. All the input here is awesome and I appreciate it a lot. I found this thread because I wanted something better than the $10 Char-broil grill I picked up at a garage sale (although I did learn a lot cooking on it, it was time for something a little better). I didn't want to break the bank so when I found the UDS I knew I hit the jackpot.

After spending plenty of time reading I started gathering parts. I talked to my Dad, "he's got this ultimate set of tools". I will admit up front he did a lot of the work/fabrication, but I was the brains behind the operation.

So here it is from start to finish:

Oil drum, closed top

Top cut off, cleaning out the excess before the burn out

Fire!

More fire!

Burned out, pressure washed, and dried out

Intakes added, along with some angle iron and wheels

***At this point it was getting late and I didn't get pictures of adding the side tables but you can see them in the final pics.***

Charcoal basket before the intial burn the following night

Side tables added and some paint the next day (it was raining and I wanted to get it sealed up)

Finished product! Sorry it's a little dark, best pic I have right now, by the time I get home from work there isn't much natural day light and the lighting in my garage is bad. Being a Notre Dame fan and living nearby I went with the ND color scheme (complete with Golden Dome). Side tables are stainless, big belly mod on the ball valve on the right, bottom therm is a 12" through a stainless bolt. I will be posting some pr0n soon!

Swamp Donkeyz BBQ · 12-10-2012, 09:13 PM

Nice build!

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jrn · 12-10-2012, 09:15 PM

Nice! You're gonna love it. I use mine all the time. :)

Bludawg · 12-10-2012, 09:16 PM

Awesome design!

Randbo · 12-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Nice build! Hope you enjoy it.

javahog2002 · 12-10-2012, 09:31 PM

Nice UDS. Too bad you could not find some crimson paint. Roll tide ! SEC will prevail in the national championship again !!!

woodbutcher1 · 12-10-2012, 10:14 PM

Good job on the build. Now, get er dirty with a nekit fatty or whatever.

Crazy Harry · 12-10-2012, 10:20 PM

looks good

plakers · 12-11-2012, 07:02 AM

You are going to love that rig, the UDS doesnt need any luck to cook great.

sweetheatbbq · 12-11-2012, 07:10 AM

Nice Job! Did the fire pretty much take off all the outside paint?

smokainmuskoka · 12-11-2012, 07:34 AM

Nice clean build - a lot nicer than mine.
You'll love it!

1911Ron · 12-11-2012, 07:49 AM

I'd say you got the basics quite well!

Now get'er dirty!

Desert Hawg · 12-11-2012, 08:13 AM

The one problem I see, no smoke shots except for the burn out. Not nice to tease.

fingerlickin' · 12-11-2012, 09:52 AM

Looks great! My barrel is still just sitting there staring at me. I guess it's not gonna just build itself unfortunately.

Mo-Dave · 12-11-2012, 01:23 PM

Very nice, wish I could weld things to my uds like that, but my welder is a flux core and just does not want to let me weld heaver metal to drum material, without burning holes and tons of splatter.
Dave

12-10-2012, 09:10 PM	#1
bo_b_q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-28-12 Location: Northern IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My UDS So I finally built my UDS. I have not made it through every post in this thread but I read the first 250-300 pages worth and was able to get the basics down. All the input here is awesome and I appreciate it a lot. I found this thread because I wanted something better than the $10 Char-broil grill I picked up at a garage sale (although I did learn a lot cooking on it, it was time for something a little better). I didn't want to break the bank so when I found the UDS I knew I hit the jackpot. After spending plenty of time reading I started gathering parts. I talked to my Dad, "he's got this ultimate set of tools". I will admit up front he did a lot of the work/fabrication, but I was the brains behind the operation. So here it is from start to finish: Oil drum, closed top Top cut off, cleaning out the excess before the burn out Fire! More fire! Burned out, pressure washed, and dried out Intakes added, along with some angle iron and wheels *At this point it was getting late and I didn't get pictures of adding the side tables but you can see them in the final pics.* Charcoal basket before the intial burn the following night Side tables added and some paint the next day (it was raining and I wanted to get it sealed up) Finished product! Sorry it's a little dark, best pic I have right now, by the time I get home from work there isn't much natural day light and the lighting in my garage is bad. Being a Notre Dame fan and living nearby I went with the ND color scheme (complete with Golden Dome). Side tables are stainless, big belly mod on the ball valve on the right, bottom therm is a 12" through a stainless bolt. I will be posting some pr0n soon!

12-10-2012, 09:15 PM	#3
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice! You're gonna love it. I use mine all the time. :) __________________ UDS, mini wsm

12-10-2012, 09:16 PM	#4
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome design! __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

12-10-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
Randbo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Brookings Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice build! Hope you enjoy it. __________________ 3 UDS, One charcoal eating fire breathing home bulit trailer pit,

12-10-2012, 09:31 PM	#6
javahog2002 Take a breath! Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Longmont, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice UDS. Too bad you could not find some crimson paint. Roll tide ! SEC will prevail in the national championship again !!! __________________ Smokemaster OffsetSSP:'95 Blue '00 Maroon'69 22 Cado'90 Red MTWSM Mini'77 Red 18'73 WSJET-732

12-10-2012, 09:13 PM	#2
Swamp Donkeyz BBQ Take a breath! Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Huntsville, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice build! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-10-2012, 10:14 PM	#7
woodbutcher1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-04-10 Location: Shelby Twp. Macomb Co. SE Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good job on the build. Now, get er dirty with a nekit fatty or whatever. __________________ leonard ----------------- 22.5" Weber------OTS 18.5" Weber------OTS 14" Weber---- Smokey Joe 55 Gal. UDS 30 Gal. UDS 16 Gal. Mini. UDS Maverick ET-732 & iQue - 110

12-10-2012, 10:20 PM	#8
Crazy Harry is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Deer Park, Wa Downloads: 4 Uploads: 3	looks good __________________ No trees were harmed in presenting this post; however, a great number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

12-11-2012, 07:02 AM	#9
plakers On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-16-12 Location: Springfield, OR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You are going to love that rig, the UDS doesnt need any luck to cook great. __________________ Pete-my first UDS,a brick pizza WFO, a leaky Chargriller offest, wifes Weber Genesis gasser, and now a Lightening Fast RED Thermapen

12-11-2012, 07:10 AM	#10
sweetheatbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-21-12 Location: St. Louis MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice Job! Did the fire pretty much take off all the outside paint? __________________ 2 UDS Cheech & Chong

12-11-2012, 07:34 AM	#11
smokainmuskoka Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-30-11 Location: Huntsville, Ontario, Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice clean build - a lot nicer than mine. You'll love it!

12-11-2012, 07:49 AM	#12
1911Ron is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Ft. Mudge, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd say you got the basics quite well! Now get'er dirty! __________________ It all started with a Redhead! 22" Redhead OTS 22" Blue OTS22" Grey 3 wheeler, Ethel (62-63) 18" Grey 3 wheeler18" Black OTS X2 18" Black Jumbo Joe,Mini-WSM,Smokey Joe 22" Blue Platinum OTP,22" Black OTG (on sale for $99) British Racing Green Thermapen More grilling stuff than what i know what to do with

12-11-2012, 08:13 AM	#13
Desert Hawg On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-17-12 Location: Buckeye, AZ Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	The one problem I see, no smoke shots except for the burn out. Not nice to tease. __________________ Currently using a Char Griller Offset, 2 UDS and a OTS. Continuing to look to add to what I currently have.

12-11-2012, 09:52 AM	#14
fingerlickin' Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Boyertown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks great! My barrel is still just sitting there staring at me. I guess it's not gonna just build itself unfortunately. __________________ Jason "I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's a$$, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it". - Tommy Callahan III XL Big Green Egg, 22.5 Weber OTS, WSJ Gold/Mini WSM, 18" & 22" WSM Flyers Orange Thermapen WAEFAY...WWGALD???

12-11-2012, 01:23 PM	#15
Mo-Dave Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice, wish I could weld things to my uds like that, but my welder is a flux core and just does not want to let me weld heaver metal to drum material, without burning holes and tons of splatter. Dave __________________ Lg Spicewine on trailer Weber charcoal grill 2 ugly drums, semi retired Bbq toolbox, formerly Chargrill smoker My wife has gas, its a Brinkman.