My uds build

[pc farmer]

FWIsmoker,   how do like the basket that came in the kit?

 

[fwismoker]

FWIsmoker,   how do like the basket that came in the kit?

Oh i love it....one thing i did though was added some expanded steel to the bottom to catch some of the smaller pieces of charcoal.  The (nest) is what they call it and it rests in U-Bolts.

One level of U bolts is for smoking and another set up higher for grilling. It has a handle that you grab it with to pull it up.   I like the idea of having a smoker and grill in 1 machine. 

 

[pc farmer]

I would like that too.   smoker and griller

 

[pc farmer]

Where are you guys finding the dome lids?  Cheapest 22.5 grill I have found is 60 bucks at walmart.

 

[fwismoker]

Where are you guys finding the dome lids?  Cheapest 22.5 grill I have found is 60 bucks at walmart.

Dude i wish i could find one...worst case is that i have a masterbuilt kettle that i have i'll piece out.   If you do your lid right you won't need a kettle lid to be functional.    Mine will only be used for if i need two levels or if am doing big turkeys. 

 

[pc farmer]

Lol The one I found is a masterbuilt. I am going to cut the lid off right below the rim. Sound right?

 

[themule69]

Lol The one I found is a masterbuilt. I am going to cut the lid off right below the rim. Sound right?

right below the rim should work. Measure it to make sure. or sit the lid on it, that should let you know if removing the lid will be right.

Now to the lids. Check craigslist for a 22.5 kettle. i have a wanted add running on craigslist wanting to buy a 22.5 kettle in bad condition. I buy 1 every few weeks for my friends. you also get the grates that way. then remember yard sales.

Don't tell FWI or he will be running a craigslist add in my area

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Happy smoken.

David

 

[fwismoker]

Farmer i sure hope so....it looks like that's where that UK drum was cut and like other ones that i've seen.   You might want to check with someone that has cut one off, i know that i've seen them in threads on the forum here.   On the other hand if you do it carefully it'll probably work.

What kind of saw would you use?   I know folks that don't re-use the lids will grind off the lid but if it's being cut off  and re-used then a jig saw with a metal blade seems appropriate. 

 

[themule69]

Farmer i sure hope so....it looks like that's where that UK drum was cut and like other ones that i've seen.   You might want to check with someone that has cut one off, i know that i've seen them in threads on the forum here.   On the other hand if you do it carefully it'll probably work.

What kind of saw would you use?   I know folks that don't re-use the lids will grind off the lid but if it's being cut off  and re-used then a jig saw with a metal blade seems appropriate. 

or use a ginder with a cut off blade.

 

[fwismoker]

Hey David i don't need any lids from Ar-Kansas...lol, 

 

[pc farmer]

I plan on using a recropiating saw.

 

[fwismoker]

I plan on using a recropiating saw.

Those are pretty hard to handle...to keep good control with all the bouncing around i'd have someone keep pressure on the top of the lid while you cut....just an idea.

 

[themule69]

I plan on using a recropiating saw.

 that should work great. lay it down. go slow, and use the rim for a guide.

David

 

[themule69]

Hey David i don't need any lids from Ar-Kansas...lol, 

my yankee friend. that is Ark-n-saw

David

 

[pc farmer]

right below the rim should work. Measure it to make sure. or sit the lid on it, that should let you know if removing the lid will be right.

Now to the lids. Check craigslist for a 22.5 kettle. i have a wanted add running on craigslist wanting to buy a 22.5 kettle in bad condition. I buy 1 every few weeks for my friends. you also get the grates that way. then remember yard sales.

Don't tell FWI or he will be running a craigslist add in my area

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Happy smoken.

David

Send me a lid then   FRIEND.   LOL

 

[themule69]

Send me a lid then   FRIEND.   LOL

It would cost more to send than it is worth. Well maybe not.

Happy smoken my friend.

David

 

[pc farmer]

Try me

 

[themule69]

Try me

I will keep you in mind next time i have an extra.

David

PS FWI should have warned you i am a stalker. I like UDS builds

 

[pc farmer]

Great. I need the help. Stalker

 

[pc farmer]

I want to do the ammo can mod too.