someone is bringing me a 55g drum....

[lisacsco]

....now how do I build a smoker??? What are some ideas??

(it had a liner in the drum, so I believe it is clean, if not I'll get it sandblasted or whatever to get it in shape)

This smokin' is taking over my life.....but I dont need savin'

Lisa

 

[deejaydebi]

We warned you! This was my first design.

 

[keywesmoke]

Lisa, you got bit hard!! Unless you can weld or know somewho can, it's cheaper to buy an offset, IMO.
Don't blame me.........!! This stuff's good, isn't it?

 

[deejaydebi]

Yeah and unless you can get all the pieces for free it's way cheaper to buy one!

 

[teacup13]

but there is no fun in buying one and you dont get that feeling when you make the smoker yourself and eat off of it for the first time....lol

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowl...ontent/bbq.asp

http://bbq.netrelief.com/pits/metalp..._bbq_pit.shtml

http://www.mtwnet.com/gallery/smoker/DSC01803

 

[gypsyseagod]

just curious on that netrelief plan- whats the purpose of the 1st flue or the left end smoke stack- 1st flue negates the left end rack & even if not, the left end stack negates the smoke flow to the right end rack ( btw the right end rack would be hotter w/ fire directly underneath) i wish i had a scanner as this point may not get across-but i have seen upright 55 gal smokers w/ a bottom door (wood on 1 side & a top door on the opposite, split along the bevels in 3 sections evenly w/the smoke stack straight up & a 90 deg. on it w/ a slide damper.) hard to get across typing but look @ old whiskey stills.

 

[teacup13]

the second flue actually evens the temp out better... the first original plans came with just one flue and the temps and heat retention were not good

once a baffle is installed on the bottom of the cook barrel, the temps hold steady and even(from what i have read)

i am in the process of getting all the material to build a smoker similar to that... except mine will be made of old air compressor tanks.... 15-20 gallon on bottom... 45-80 gallon cook tank

the purpose of the second stack for my build is that i am going to incorporate it into a cold smoker

 

[lisacsco]

I have a MIG welder here at the house, and a plasma cutter so I am good to go, just point the way :)

Lisa

 

[teacup13]

if you click on the links i posted, some of them have step by step details

 

[lisacsco]

I liked this design: http://www.mtwnet.com/gallery/smoker/DSC01838 but I would need another barrel...might have to call my friend back and see if he has another barrel :) But I would probably have to go somewhat simplier since I want to do this myself. I will make me some plans and see what I come up with.

I just want to do this right.


Lisa

 

[teacup13]

i like that one as well but the only thing i would change on it is where the chimney is...

i would change it to two chimney's, one on each end at grate level, get better air flow...just my opinion though

 

[billyq]

I say make a UDS (ugly drum smoker) or BDS (Big Drum Smoker) clone. If I had a choice, the UDS. Why? Well can you imagine a butt ugly barrel that produces some quality 'Q? You'd be the envy of all yur friends.

 

[lisacsco]

I thought about it, but I already have two uprights and I wanted one that was wide to hold something bigger. I have a lot of reading to do before I even start. I first even have to find a plan. But I'll get there

Lisa

 

[teacup13]

this was my first plan or was it my second...maybe it was the third...lol

instead of the drums i was going to originally i am using old air compressor tanks... i figured i only would have to build it once and then tweak it as needed...

 

[billyq]

I forget the name right now, but I remember seeing a company that sold a kit to make once of the. It had the door, hinges, etc. Maybe someone will come along and remember the name of the company.

 

[gypsyseagod]

ya had me @ plasma cutter & mig rig......

 

[teacup13]

there are a bunch of companies that sell the kit... i believe even ace hardware will get it for you...its called a DOUBLE BARREL ADAPTOR KIT

http://www.vogelzang.com/barrel_stoves.htm

 

[lisacsco]

Yes, your plans are great and I love the one, but I havent yet decided

on what I need to do :)


I just want to make sure it is soemthing I can handle :) The site you posted above will be a BIG help for me, thanks :):)

~Lisa~

 

[lisacsco]

What if I whisper ''''55 gal drum smoker'''' to ya???