Sold wall fire box vs. Expanded metal

[Andrew Leigh]

Hi,

While digging around the garage I relocated a broken vacuum cleaner that has a stainless steel drum of size immanently suitable for a firebox. As my entire smoker is being made from stainless I though this would be a great option if I could re-purpose the vacuum drum.

Holes in the underside and a row of hole low down.

Any reasons why I should not use this drum in favour of expanded metal?

Recently saw a YouTube video of a drum being used with apparently very successful results?

 

[Berettaclayshooter]

Are you talking about a basket for a fire box or an actual firebox? Your post leaves a lot to try and understand as i re-read it 3 times.

 

[Andrew Leigh]

My apologies.

The "basket" for the firebox. It is for a UDS derivative.

 

[Berettaclayshooter]

I would go with expanded metal account of getting goof airflow to the fire.