Dru

Inkbird

Barnsley 

41 minutes ago, Icefever said:

Hi & welcome Dru.... not too sure mate, unless they come around again this year??? I don't know to anyone that is selling one at the mo....

 

Ice.

Ok cheers for the reply, I just thought it was worth asking 😄 I’ll keep my fingers crossed they make a return this year

WANTED!

Hi, anybody know where I can buy a  Jumbuck rotisserie? 

Cheers

Andy

Really good helpful video! you just got me in trouble with the wife though for nicking her candles

7 minutes ago, Icefever said:

I thought it looked like a pizza pan, we have one.  Maybe a little thin so may buckle???

Ice.

It was only cheap at £2.50 so "if" the idea works I'll cut a thicker one from steel

5 hours ago, Smokin Monkey said:

Can see the idea around the plate with holes in, a type of heat deflector.

Is the bottom of the fire basket open? Or are you going to make the grate sit inside the basket allowing the ash to fall? If this is what you are going to do, I would drill same size holes in the bottom of the basket and fit a Ash Catcher Plate to the bottom. This way during long cooks the ash will not build up in the bottom and potentially put the coals out.

 

Similar to this, but with your Gas Bottle Basket.

I used an old Beer Barrel.

At the moment I've left the bottom in the gas bottle & I'd planned to have the charcoal grate sitting around 6" up so using the bottom as an ash catcher, but I think the catchment space is maybe too small for long cooks, loving the idea of the beer barrel!

Andy

10 hours ago, Icefever said:

I'm doing the same type of fire basket....I've got a couple of different sizes of gas bottles. In my mind, I would take about a 1/3rd off to lower it, that would lessen the weight of lifting it in & out.

What's your ideas on the plate with holes in photo 4?? I'm also thinking about a heat shield around my basket??. I'm going for a fan fitted to an air intake just as a backup, and to also help with temp control.

All the best with the build will be watching and keep the photos coming....I must get stuck back into mine ready for this season, just got to get this house move out the way at the end of this month.

Ice. 

At the moment the idea of the plate (pizza pan) is as a heat deflector which will sit 3 or 4 inch above the charcoal, as this is my 1st attempt I think its going to be more trial & error & adapt as I go along, I'm also trying to keep it as simple as possible.

Andy

Hi guys, any input/ideas/advice is more than welcome 

The story so far;

After doing lots & lots of reading & searching the internet, I decided on trying an old gas bottle as a fire basket, ( I think it may be too tall but easier to cut a bit more off than try & weld a bit more on & also may need more air holes but temps will tell) I just need to try & fabricate a charcoal grate now (was thinking maybe 6mm steel bar??)

I’ve also done a burn out on the drum tonight so depending on how it looks tomorrow when it cools down & time allowing I’ll start the clean up 😩

I’m pretty sure I’m going to have loads of questions to ask as I go along as this is a brand new hobby to me but looking forward to doing plenty of smoking,eating & drinking this summer 😄

Andy

Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I’ve not got any yet so this would get me up & running my 1st smoker 👍

48 minutes ago, Justin said:

The northern contingent is strong. Northern tailgate was good last year. Looking forward to the next

Holmfirth is only about 45 mins for me, is this a family friendly event? might have to see if the wife & kids fancy it

On ‎1‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 8:12 PM, Raptor72 said:

Hey welcome I built this last year 

wow that looks a really cool build! what are you using as a fire basket? I'm trying to fab 1 from an old gas bottle, & please can I ask what is the little bracket on the front for? digital temp gauge?

15 hours ago, Icefever said:

 I cheated a little,  I bought a brand new barrel for £25,  I may find time today to have a go at the other air intake?.  I'm searching for high temp decals, but I'm not sure they even exist?....so I'm playing with ideas for a paint job, it has to be finished soon ready for Smoke 19.  

Ice.

brand new sounds good & a lot less work (as I'm finding out) & £25 is cheap! I paid £12 for a used drum. Can I ask where from please? just in case I build another

15 hours ago, Smokin Monkey said:

Hi Dru, once again welcome to the Forum. Nice to have another Northern on board!

Thank you  glad to know I'm not the only northerner

23 hours ago, Justin said:

Welcome aboard. Thanks for joining us

Thank you  

2 hours ago, Simon said:

Welcome mate. Good to see you on here. 

Thank you

17 hours ago, Icefever said:

Hi, & welcome, Dru.....what stage of the build on your UDS are you at ??? I've got one of the air intakes done on mine at the moment.   

 

Ice.

Hi, I only picked up the drum last Saturday & not really had much time due to work this week, but I've got the exhaust holes cut in the lid & all the parts for the intakes, just need to cut holes in the drum then do a burn out & clean up & maybe paint (bit unsure on this, might just go with the rat look & clear coat) but today I've been working on the fire basket (old butane gas bottle) & how I'm going to mount a diffuser.

Andy

Hi guys,

Total newbie to smoking but not to BBQ's. currently building my 1st UDS so no doubt I'll have loads of questions

Andy