I hand built this smoker out of an old Crisco Barrel, so it was almost seasoned. All 1" angle iron & 2 x 3/16" strap steel. Door jams all were cold forged, with a hammer and two rocks lol. I have a little over 500.00 in met. and it took me about a month and a half, before & after work and on weekends to finish. If anyone would like to have me build you one, just call me and we can talk, my # is 816-446-5702 Hope you all like it as much as my friends and I do.