Wow thats different, I have Choofa which is made from a old 9kg gas bottle, lid is cut off and a door opening cut in plus some breathing holes, I have two rows of holes for reo rod that holds the camp oven in the choofa or above it. Remove the camp oven and stoke up and you have great fire that does not burn the grass. I put up pics next time I fire it up.
Even got a gas inlet fitted, Impressive...
I wouldn't mind seeing the inside of the unit and of course the cooked meat
The two brass fittings are ball valves to allow oxygen into the base of the fire. This gives you the control to set the temp you want. Slow cook at 90-100C or crank it to 250C for chicken wings or a roast.
I have a larger one inch ball valve on the back which I can chuck a hose onto hooked to a computer fan and PID. A cheap fully automatic temp control so I can sleep or go to the shops etc and not have to worry about the fire pit stalling or any temp spikes.
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making me hungry and I've just had brekky lol
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Ive had a UDS for some time. Im on my second one actually as I made a couple of mistakes with the first, or things I should of done differently. Mine is very basic but does the job.
These vids are just Friday arvo, drinking snack type things. I'll do a full ribs (beef and or pork) at some stage.
Wings... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmmM...HkqgRFLbcdGSgQ
Lamb Ribs.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LeI...HkqgRFLbcdGSgQ
Thats it I want one!!!
Great work
I have been going to make one for a while but I may have just found the right bit of kit at bunnings that with a little modification and very little dough will do what I want.
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I will be making one of these methinks
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Loved those 2 vids too Mick. And well done Stevo. Certainly got me interested
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Mick
How did you get the lid off the drum like that mate. Tell me what the mistakes were you made. I like the bigger drum. Have you thought about a round heat diffuser to stop the outside stuff burning. Any tips you feel like giving mate I will take. Wish I had seen this over winter
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Wish I came across these a couple of yrs ago. I grabbed a chargrill from Bunnings, to do similar. But like this idea much more.
The first one I made I had the grill sit too close to the lid. Ive lowered the grill a few more inches on the newy.
I had 3 25mm holes around the bottom for air but found I only need one. I use the temp controller for longer cooks and doing wings etc one holes enough.
The drums I get the lid just comes off. No need for any cutting. Not all drums are the same. My last one the lid was a very tight fit, the new one just sits on there.
I bought a cheap weber copy to use the lid but unfortunately its a different size. making it fit will be a pita. If you get a drum, measure both a weber lid and the drum.
I will get a better bigger defuser at some stage. Some nice thick perforated stainless plate.
A better charcoal basket is on the list as well. Again, some perforated stainless. I'll have to get it made so will cost. Its not a high priority. It will probably be like an octagon or something. They dont really need to be round.
Hardest part of these things is the prep. I'd recommend getting the drum sand blasted. I certainly will next time.
These things can be as simple or complicated as you like. I like simple. I was going to do the ball valve thing but found I really dont need too. Simple magnets (business cards) work! A screen printer friend did the skull n cross bone one for me. Several actually. They dont last very long with the heat!
My main issue with these things is finding good charcoal without it costing the earth. Had some thats just way too broken up. That sucks!
I do recommend the temp controller. Maybe not right away as its kinda fun trying to get the temps sorted but can get frustrating if its windy etc.
Any questions I'll be happy to answer.