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    My 16 Gallon Mini UDS build.

    Here's what I did. Made a charcoal basket out of expanded metal with a grill grate for a base. I ran 3 inch carriage bolts thru the grate to act as legs. At the base of the legs, I attached a cheapy wally world pizza pan to act as a ash catcher. By making legs,it keeps the basket up off the...
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    having trouble keeping heat down in my UDS

    Yes the leak can make a difference given wind conditions and temp outside. I used a grinder and a straightedge, and a cautious eye, and worked my way around the rim. Also check your lid, it may be warped just a scosche, that it doesn't sit on the lip flat.  This is where a rope gasket would work...
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    having trouble keeping heat down in my UDS

    How straight of a cut on the lip of the drum? Mine did same thing,then I relized air was leaking past the Weber lid and drum lip, because I cut a little crooked. Just a thought. I also sealed my fittings at the barrell with high temp sealant. 
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    PID Questions

    Keep talkin,please, I have seen a few threads on here about wiring a PID, but is it really that easy to someone who has basic electronic knowledge. I would love to run a PID! It would make so much more sense to me than using a hotplate or oven controls. These guys that are using the Brinkmann...
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    PID Questions

    I finally have started my 1951 IH fridge conversion,but I am kind of lost on the heat source. I really would like to use a replacement smoker element, but not sure how to control the temp. In these forums there is much talk about PID's, and I do understand how they work. My problem is I am not...
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    Newbie Fridge Builder

    I have recently acquired a IH fridge, and am currently designing my build.  I am kind of torn between electric or propane. I am leaning towards propane, but I am scared I will be filling my tank every 2 or 3 smokes.  Can anyone give me a rough estimate on how much gas I would go through? I...
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    UDS Temp Problem

    Brian, I do not have a welder so, I used conduit nuts. I wonder if there could be enough airleak there. I hate to take it to a welder after I have already painted it. Any ideas?
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    UDS Temp Problem

    Maverick ET 7 in middle of grate. You know TravmaA, YOU MAY HAVE A GOOD POINT! When the UDS smokes, alot of the smoke billows from under the lid's edge. I cut the top lip off with a grinder, and it isn't really square. Maybe I should try a rope gasket under the lid!
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    UDS Temp Problem

    I recently built a UDS, and I am having troubles keeping the temp down. It likes to ride right about 300 degrees. That is with the 2 caps on, and ball valve closed, and Weber top vent 1/2 open. I am using the minion method, and starting out with 8-12 lit briquettes. Any ideas?
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    UDS Ball valve extension question

    What is the wiggle rod? Is it to sift the ash from the coals to the ashpan?
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    charcoal basket for offset smoker?

    I personally use a stainless wire basket. It lets the ash fall freely so that the fire will not be snubbed. Plus,I feel that it allows better air flow. Just my opinion! Very light and sturdy
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    Lid Dimensions

    Thanks Found both, a barrel, and a Weber lid. Finally can start my build!
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    Lid Dimensions

    Can anyone tell me the diameter of the Weber lid that I need for a UDS build? Also if you know the diameter of a 55 gallon barrel, that would be great!
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    I found a picture of Myron when he was a baby!

    That right there is just hilarious! Myron what a pr___k! I would like to see Johnny Trig pull that pistol!
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    Barrels in Iowa

    Hey evryone! Does anybody know where I can find steel barrels in Iowa? I am dying to build a UDS. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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