First smoker build

[Kurtis]

I have one of those 275 gallon fuel oil drum that I am building for my first build. My intentions are to use a 55 gal drum as my offset firebox but I am having trouble trying to figure out the best way to go about it. I tried cutting it down and using 1/3 of it but couldn’t seem to get enough wood in to get it up to temp. Didn’t know if I should just maybe use the whole barrel or set it somewhere other than the side. I was wondering if anyone had some ideas for the best way to go about setting it up. Thanks everyone

 

[AllenRR]

Personally, I'd put the firebox underneath (to help with the temp,) but that would probably make the whole thing a bit on the tall side.