55gal Drum build, pt2 COMPLETED!!!!

[pinkmeat]

Well, it is seasoning as we speak, and I am pumped. As some of you may have seen, I changed the plans a little from my previous on hand parts design. I am very glad I did. This is probably the most expensive drum smoker ever made. The only couple things left to do are polish the stack, and try to put on some flashing to seal the door edges. Overall it is working quite well.

ENJOY:




























And last but not least...during the season and a halfway installed baffle...



Even steven, well 5 degrees. It's no Lang, but it'll do!!!!

 

[waysideranch]

Looks fantastic. Nice build.

 

[dono]

very nice build, enjoy it , I know I do mine :-)

 

[cowgirl]

Nice smoker Pinkmeat!!

 

[j0k3r-x]

Smart build! I love the 2 cooking grates that slide out! I haven't seen any like that! Not to say that somebody has not done that but it is the first that I have seen, great idea! Great job!!!

 

[crockadale]

Really nice job. Now lets see some meat on that thing.

 

[chris88]

Nice build my friend

 

[bbq bubba]

Wow, does that look familiar.......

Need to see the baffle system you came up with!

 

[white cloud]

Nice job.....

 

[travcoman45]

Nice, excellent job there buddy!

 

[enterprise]

NICE! That is how I was planning on doing mine. I just picked up 3 free 55 gallon drums. I just need to find the link for sizing of the sfb and the opening between the cooking chamber and the sfb. Let us know how it works!

 

[salbaje gato]

very nice looks like it'll get the job done

 

[brewbq]

Nice build,I'm going to steal the 2 sliders idea for mine! (evil chuckle here) BTW did you build the SFB or buy it? where did you get the legs?

 

[tom37]

Nice work pinkmeat, that looks really good man.

I cant quite tell from the pic but it looks like you used an exhaust flange for the stack, very cool idea if thats what it is. For the flashing, if you have another drum for cheap you can make the flashing/flange by marking out the size your door is and then measure 1" each side of the door mark and end up with a 2" rectangle that looks like a picture frame. Rivets or tack weld would make a very clean finished product. Not sure how that would work with your hinge setup but maybe a possible option.

Are your shelves stainless?

Great job and have fun smokin it up.

 

[popcorngrandma]

could u send me the plans

 

[rich-]

Any chance you could post your measurments.

Rich-