Wabbys first UDS build
Posted: 05 Mar 2016, 08:05
Hi guys,
Just built my first UDS and with there not being very much info this side of the pond, figured I may as well help others out.
Item List:
First of all I got myself an unlined drum, with open head and clip.
Marked up the drum into 3 equal sections:
Holes all drilled (top ones are 5" and 9.5" down from top, bottom are 2" centres up from bottom) and bits test fitted:
Stripping the outside paint off:
First coats of paint before curing:
Finished Article:
Smoking:
When I bought my barrel I actually bought two, so I am going to do the same with my other one, but also add some extra long screws in at around 10" up, so I can use it as a grill as well as a smoker. Will do a post on that as I go also.
Just built my first UDS and with there not being very much info this side of the pond, figured I may as well help others out.
Item List:
- 3 x 3/4" Brass Nipples: http://www.screwfix.com/p/brass-hexagon-nipple/92631
- 2 x 3/4" BSP Blank Nut: http://www.screwfix.com/p/bsp-blank-nut/39553?_requestid=22510
- 3 x 3/4" Brass Flanged Backnuts: http://www.screwfix.com/p/bsp-flanged-backnuts/32082?_requestid=22685
- 3/4" Brass Ball Valve
- 6 x 1.5" or 2 to 2.5" M6 A2 Stainless Bolts
- 6 x M6 A2 Stainless Nuts with washers on
- A2 Stainless M6 Washers
- Thermometer
- BBQ Paint
- Handle from B&Q
- Old Washing Machine Drum for Basket
- Set of stepped drill bits
First of all I got myself an unlined drum, with open head and clip.
Marked up the drum into 3 equal sections:
Holes all drilled (top ones are 5" and 9.5" down from top, bottom are 2" centres up from bottom) and bits test fitted:
Stripping the outside paint off:
First coats of paint before curing:
Finished Article:
Smoking:
When I bought my barrel I actually bought two, so I am going to do the same with my other one, but also add some extra long screws in at around 10" up, so I can use it as a grill as well as a smoker. Will do a post on that as I go also.