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Basic UDS ready to play with image rich

Postby BigM » 03 Mar 2012, 16:17

Well i put her together today Grate is 8 inch from top 24in from charcoal grate bottom which is 2inch off bottom
i got 3 3/4in air vents and cap and a 3/4in ball valve . Lid has got 4 3/4in holes in which i hope to be adding
weber dome lid if i win one on ebay then i can add a second shelve 1in from top .

Term added 1in above grate to give a reading near meat i also adding a small hole for my probe wire for
my electic termo. Charcoal grate is a pro q charcoal holder . as i had a real prob finding expanded metal
and when i did the size and cost of sheet was not practical .

anyways time for a beer now and planning first cook.

Sanded and pre spray
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4X 3/4in vents added
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Ball Valve added
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Grill added 8 in from top
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Termo added 1inch above cooking grate
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Final added 4 x 3/4 vents in lid
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Re: Basic UDS ready to play with image rich

Postby keith157 » 03 Mar 2012, 19:03

Looking good, keep us in the loop, and don't forget the invites to the inaugural cook ;)
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Re: Basic UDS ready to play with image rich

Postby BigM » 04 Mar 2012, 21:18

Thanks

will be modding going to add second shelve 1in from top as i just won a Weber One Touch Premium 57 Barbecue Lid
on ebay for 18£
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Postby Minesamojito » 04 Mar 2012, 21:54

That looks awesome!
Look forward to seeing how it cooks. I was toying with the idea of making one of these a while ago.
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