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  1. hexlobular

    1.66 Vertical Drum Smoker

    You're right about welding the drums.  I don't weld much usually, so this is like a crash course all over again.  I hope the firebox works like I plan; I'm hoping to have the option of using lump charcoal and some wood chunks, or just wood.  It will be a fun experiment, and a great learning...
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    1.66 Vertical Drum Smoker

    Got the coating on my latches burnt off this evening.  Kept upwind with a torch, and got them glowing red.  Hopefully, they'll weld ok.(more accurately, I hope I can manage to weld them on without making a mess of things) I still need to fab up the firebox grate and install the hangers for the...
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    Getting seasoning to stick on the meat?!

    If I use a rub, I coat the meat with mustard.  If I'm just seasoning the meat, I like to use a little olive oil on it, then let it rest for a bit before smoking. Just my $.02 
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    Sliced hickory smoked pork butt with a Mexican flare....QVIEW!

    Those slices have a great smoke ring-- great job!  Your rub sounds great, too.
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    1.66 Vertical Drum Smoker

    Found some draw latches today.  They're zinc coated, so I may burn them off in a coffee can or something, then just paint them; just to be safe.  I'll need to find some hardware for these, or maybe I could weld them after they're burnt off?
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    1.66 Vertical Drum Smoker

    Hello all!  I've been working on putting a smoker together for a while now.  I like the vertical smokers and the USD's, but wanted to try something a little different, and on a budget (naturally).  So, I decided to try this.  I got three drums together, and burned them out.  One for the cooking...
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    Heat Issues need help

    I agree with Tom37 on the stack size being a little small; 3" would probably be a minimum diameter to use.  By the way it appears, I'd think it would have to be a lot higher to pull air very well. Something else I was curious about; how long are you lettting your smoker heat up before...
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    My 2011 Garden, so far......

    Looks really great!  It's amazing what a few hundred miles can do.  I wish I had a garden that far along.  I'm just now thinking about getting stuff in the ground.  Indiana weather is always crazy in the spring, though. Good luck!!
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    HELP!!

    I would put water in the pan.  If you line the pan with foil, you will add a lot of life to the pan also.
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    Unorthodox Dual 55 Gallon Drum with "Side Firebox" Concept

    It's an interesting concept, actually.  I'm assuming your drawing is to illustrate your concept, and not necessarily to judge the scale within itself.  I think if you keep the door low on your firebox, this setup might be good at maintaining your temperatures.  At first glance, I would be...
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    The Horror, Baby Backs in the Oven

    I have to agree with rbranstner, also.  I have a young nephew that won't eat anything grilled if it has grill marks on it, so I make all his stuff on foil when he's here.  Just a little extra step, but makes me smile to know he's enjoying it. 
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    Smoke 'em if ya got 'em...

    Thanks to all for the kind words.        I've already been enjoying my stay, and am ready for a great Spring with smoke in the air.  Thanks for a great site!   -Hex
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