bldg a 55 gallon hoizontal drum smoker

[Grumpy old Man]

Iam in the process of finishing my 55 gallon drum horizontal smoker. I lined the bottom with one layer of fire brick and one course on the side to hold the fire grate. How big should my intake and exhaust be. thanks for any help

 

[SMOKEOCD]

Use a calculator. My son used Feldon’s when he built mine - great draw, easy to light and keep going.

 

[912smoker]

Iam in the process of finishing my 55 gallon drum horizontal smoker. I lined the bottom with one layer of fire brick and one course on the side to hold the fire grate. How big should my intake and exhaust be. thanks for any help

You could buy a kit from Big Pappa Smokers or several DIY vids on YT

Keith