Building a BBQ Smoker
Plans to build a BBQ Smoker
These plans will give you an idea how to build a bbq rotisserie style smoker using two large 55 gallon drum steel barrels.
Build Tools:
* saber saw
* drill
* metal shears
* air grinder
* screw drivers
* socket wrenches
* 2 55 gallon steel drum barrels
Instructions for building:
- Start by using one of the rotisserie steel barrels to cut out to install a fire box door.
- Then attach your legs and lower collars to the bottom barrel.
- Attach wheels to your legs to make your bbq smoker more mobile.
- Cut out a smoker vent in the top barrel then install your top legs and cut the barrel in half to open and close using saber saw.
- Bolt the cedar handle and temperature gauge to the top lid.
- Bolt a platform to front of bbq grill and attach cedar shelf below lid opening on top barrel.
- Insert your fire bricks and grill grids into top barrel. You may need to form two sets of iron grids together depending on sizes available.
- Build your Grids to yield a 22″ by 30″ cooking surface.
Additional Tips
* always use food grade steel barrels for building your bbq smoker
* wash barrels at car wash and hose out again just before using
* purchase a smoker grill conversion kit to help you prep your drums for grilling
