pigbark
Smoking Fanatic
Looking Good.. where the main stack comes up into the CC , i would put a rack in rite there to hold a water pan, it can in turn catch any grease.. then for the sides, you can drill a hole in each big rib one on each side and put a drip pin and a aluminum can to catch grease from the sides...
alot of folks take some type of cooking oil or grease like Bacon grease and rub it all over the CC walls n grates etc. it helps keep it seasoned like a cast iron skillet... basically, it fights rust from forming..
if you can find some used fire brick for the FB and line the bottom where the main fire will be, that will help extend the life of the barrel 10 fold.. i use a old wood stove to fire my smoker with.. it has fire brick in it.. it helps alot
alot of folks take some type of cooking oil or grease like Bacon grease and rub it all over the CC walls n grates etc. it helps keep it seasoned like a cast iron skillet... basically, it fights rust from forming..
if you can find some used fire brick for the FB and line the bottom where the main fire will be, that will help extend the life of the barrel 10 fold.. i use a old wood stove to fire my smoker with.. it has fire brick in it.. it helps alot