Finally Got The Smoker Done!!

[gibsonsmoke]

So folks finally got my first smoker prototype, first DIY project done!! After 2 long weeks of work,mistakes, money, youtube videos and my wife yelling about how much time I spent working on the smoker I think it was a success.  After the first barbecue my wife, brothers and friends feel the same. But anyway here are some pics of the build and "q-view".

FYI never touched a welder or angle grinder in my life might not be pretty but everything is stable....thanks Youtube.

First some specs:

55 gallon drum- Craigslist

Chargriller SFB-Lowes

Flatbar around door

Smokestack 4" aluminum pipe with elbow ext- sealed w/ High-Temp RTV

Grate- Expanded Metal and square tubing

Rack for grate angle iron

Latch on left side of door- Harbor Frieght(Didnt need a latch for right side its sittin pretty flush.)

Charcoal Basket handmade expanded metal, no weld technique thanks Youtube

Stand a piece of junk i found in storage it sucks but works for right now until I can make a stand with wheels.

Paint- Rustoleum High Temp

I think thats it. I'd like to thank the Academy :) All the folks here on SMF that I gathered info from too many to mention and Youtube for teaching me how to weld, and use an angle grinder!

Photobucket Link to pics http://s1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb454/rgibson000/

 

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[raymo76]

Good job, I wonder what your next smoker project will be!

 

[gibsonsmoke]

Thanks Raymo!!