55 gal drum build NOT uds PICS

ceno

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Mar 29, 2012

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• Apr 1, 2012

• #1

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the forum and am building a smoker. I don't have pics of all the steps but here is what i have so far....

Almost complete. Can't wait to get it done an cook'n.

Ceno

 

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texas redneck

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Feb 18, 2012

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San Jose, Costa Rica

• Apr 1, 2012

• #2

Nice looking build. Do you have a deflector, or water pan, etc. or is it open straight up from the firebox? I would be interested to know what your temps are like across the cooking grates.

 

ceno

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Mar 29, 2012

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Maryland

• Apr 2, 2012

• #3

I do have a deflector. 26" long piece of a box trucks frame rail, 1/4 inch. I will post a pic tonight flr you. I am iterested to see temps as well. Hoping to get it sealed up this week an do a test smoke before i paint her up. Thanks for look'n

 

rjlbbq

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Mar 28, 2012

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New Hampshire

• Apr 2, 2012

• #4

Looking good ceno.Since we are neighbors I might have to come and taste test that bad boy for ya.

 

jalan43

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Mar 13, 2011

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• Apr 2, 2012

• #5

Great looking smoker Ceno! Welcome to SMF!

 

ronrude

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Dec 16, 2011

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Muscatine, Iowa

• Apr 2, 2012

• #6

I am looking forward to see the performance.  the T-Drum smoker!

 

ceno

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Mar 29, 2012

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Maryland

• Apr 2, 2012

• #7

Ron I like it "the T-Drum smoker"

An here are the deflector pics as promised....

Thanks for all the replies

 

Last edited: Apr 2, 2012

texas redneck

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Feb 18, 2012

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San Jose, Costa Rica

• Apr 3, 2012

• #8

Thanks for the deflector pics. Can't wait to hear how she cooks.

 

frosty

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Oct 25, 2011

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Houston, Texas, USA

• Apr 3, 2012

• #9

Ceno,  pretty cool build, like the design.  The deflector plates are a great idea.  I look forward to seeing the reuslts.

 

scarbelly

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• Apr 3, 2012

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That is going to be a real beauty when you get it completed 

 

rbranstner

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• Apr 3, 2012

• #11

I like the set up of this smoker for sure. I wish I had the tools and skills to pull that build off myself.

 

alelover

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• Apr 3, 2012

• #12

Nice. Can't wait to see it in action.

 

bamafan

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• Apr 3, 2012

• #13

Nice looking rig. I had a double stack out of 55 gallon barrels for a few years and it cooked great. Dam nice welding job on that thin metal!. I kept blowing holes in mine but I'm for sure no welder! Can't wait to see some grub off it!

 

ceno

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Mar 29, 2012

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Maryland

• Apr 3, 2012

• #14

Ordered up some temp gauges last night an picked up some latches today. Can't wait to get her sealed up an cook'n! A friend of mine has access to a welder so he has done a great job.

 

jarjarchef

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• Nov 9, 2012

• #15

Nice looking rig........ How's it working for you?

 

nateman73

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Jan 14, 2010

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Middleport, NY

• Jan 15, 2013

• #16

Looks good. How were the results when used?

 

n2 bbq

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Nov 29, 2011

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Central Valley California

• Mar 25, 2013

• #17

nateman73 said:

Looks good. How were the results when used?

Click to expand...

This^^^  yes because we all want to know. 

 

bikercowboy

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Apr 15, 2013

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Portland Oregon

• Apr 17, 2013

• #18

II'm also working on a T drum smoker. Are you going to run charcoal/wood for your heat source? If so I'm curious about how easily you can control the temp once it is up and running? Looks great keep up the good work!

 

jsclow

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Jan 19, 2014

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La Ceiba, Honduras

• Feb 20, 2014

• #19

Any updates on this build? Very interested in it.

 

smokenmyeyes

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• Feb 20, 2014

• #20

nice I don't think I have ever saw that design before.