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Ok so I recently found a killer freaking deal ($50) on a 330 (water) gallon propane tank, and in a very sketchy manner I got it back to my house... Now, with that out of the way here are my thoughts on what to do with it. From what I have read the length to width ratio of this particular...

Thanks for the awesome suggestions!!

Doing a big baby double barrel build, but with two upper barrels instead of one

On the smoker that I am building I am wanting to line the firebox with bricks. Now I know that firebricks are probably the obvious choice, however I cannot seem to find them for less than $2-$3 a piece. At that price it will REALLY add up to line a 55 gallon barrel. So here is my question, Are...

I may just hold off on building right now. I know that the stove kits for the barrels use 6 inch stove pipes and fittings, I really want to build a smoker/smokers with these barrels but I do not want to waste a bunch of time and barrels just to make something that will not work

*Edit* I am abandoning the 55 gallon drum smoker. I just got a hold of a 250 gallon propane tank for $75!!  OK,       I have come into the possession of 3 55 gallon drums with removable lids. I am very much a DIYer and know that I want to build a smoker out of them. my question for you guys...

Hello all,               Just wanted to do a little more of an intro than I did in the roll call. I live in north central alabama and work as an industrial maintenance coordinator for a local plant. I am very much into DIY and love building things instead of buying them. I am pretty good with...

Hello all, I have just recently begun using a charcoal smoker. Been having a lot of fun playing around and trying to get used to regulating temps. I have always loved BBQ and have used propane smokers in the past. I found this website after one of my friends offered me a whole lot of Southern...