My UDS

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My UDS

Postby ed. » 11 Nov 2012, 11:22

Just some pics of my UDS. Cost me about £25 in total.

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Oil drum free from local garage, contained motor oil and had a sealed lid.

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Used an angle grinder to cut the lid off so it can still be used.

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The finished UDS. Had a good burn out and rub down. Painted with a rattle can. Taylor thermometer from ebay for about £12. Had to buy some stailless nuts and bolts, again from fleabay.

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Used magnets to control air intake. I will probably go to a ballvalve setup when i find one for free.

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Used an old cast BBQ grill, and old matress springs for the charcoal bucket.

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The webber lid fits a treat.

Not had a chance to fire her up yet, but hoping to soon.
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Re: My UDS

Postby Eddie » 11 Nov 2012, 12:04

Now thats what I call recycled. Well done fella.

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Re: My UDS

Postby aris » 11 Nov 2012, 12:32

Can't see the pics - but from the sound of it you dida great job!
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Re: My UDS

Postby keith157 » 11 Nov 2012, 15:40

Mattress springs for the basket, now that's a great idea, nice pics Ed.
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Re: My UDS

Postby CyderPig » 11 Nov 2012, 16:20

And I thought I was the Human Womble, fair play mate using the springs to build the basket was a stroke of genius, please post the process.

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Re: My UDS

Postby ed. » 11 Nov 2012, 19:36

I found the old matress, no material just springs, on some waste ground, (along with 5 pallets that i used for the burn).

I used some side cutters to cut the wire between the springs. I first cut out 3x9 springs and then used the same wire to join the springs into a circle. I then used some more of the wire to join the springs to the old grill. Only took about half an hour.

Not sure how long it will last, it might fall to bits after the first burn! :lol:
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Re: My UDS

Postby Stuarty84 » 17 Aug 2013, 13:00

Lovely job mate! Can I ask where you got the magnets to cover your vents?
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