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    Birth of an 85 gallon UDS

    Basically the same as a 55 build, but bigger!
    Custom built 18" dia charcoal basket 3" off the floor.


    By imn88fan

    Lid didn't have a bung and i HATE all those holes so i drilled a 2" hole and installed my patented PVC threaded adapter and a 8" piece pf 2" pipe for the exhaust!


    By imn88fan

    3 intakes, 1 with a 3/4" ball valve and the other 2 with simple magnets.


    By imn88fan

    Customized a lid holder from a 6" piece of flat bar.


    By imn88fan

    Added a hook for the grate...


    By imn88fan

    Stuck in a 12" turkey thermo to read at center right under grate.
    Locked in at 250*


    By imn88fan

    So far, acts no differently than the 55.
    Was up to temp in 10 minutes with RO charcoal.
    Using Mesquite to season the drum.


    By imn88fan
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    Okay...i'm convinced to build one. Your's sure is nice!
    Sunset Eagle Aviation
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    • #3
      Once again Steve, you knocked it outta the park....couple questions

      the magnets, which i assume are the rubber kind, won't be affected by the heat?

      and will you show how you did your exhaust, please. My drum doesn't have a bung either........


      let us not cry because we lost someone, but let us smile because we enjoyed their company for what time was allowed us!

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      • #4
        Very nice build!!!
        Keith

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        • #5
          It's a beauty Steve!
          jeanie

          http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

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          • #6
            They say bigger is better... Thats a big'un for sure..Looks nice too.
            Ken


            I Should Have Been Rich Instead Of Being So Good Looking

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            • #7
              Looks great, now are you are you going to go up to the next size drum?
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              • #8
                Nice Job buster. Is that a two shelf model or just a single story smoker? I'd be interested to see your patented stack system too. Is it just a threaded piece?

                Good lookin Bubba Drum!




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                • #9
                  Nice looking drum, Bubba. I like the color, too.

                  Dave
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                  • #10
                    Nice one Bubba
                    "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery".......Winston Churchill

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                    • #11
                      Great looking drum!!



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                      • #12
                        Nice job Bubba....bigger is better!!
                        Gene

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                        • #13
                          bubba, what did you use for a grate?

                          knowing the 22 inch weber will be too small.


                          let us not cry because we lost someone, but let us smile because we enjoyed their company for what time was allowed us!

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                          • #14
                            I know I am an idiot, but how do you add lump or wood? Do you have to take out the grates and meat?
                            Stay thirsty my friends!!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Walking Dude View Post
                              bubba, what did you use for a grate?

                              knowing the 22 inch weber will be too small.
                              I have been saving an old BBQ PRO 26" kettle just for this build!

                              Originally posted by ganny76 View Post
                              I know I am an idiot, but how do you add lump or wood? Do you have to take out the grates and meat?
                              Not an idiot, just not in the know.....yet.

                              You don't add fuel or wood, a basket full of charcoal (8 lbs) will burn longer than ANY brisket or butt you will ever cook!

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