http://www.mikesell.net/smoker/
ok, the link above is the basic thing i am considering making ... since it would be about the price of a 'fair' smoker ... and i can get the barrels for free ...
i have no welding ability, but i have tons of saws and drills ... so going the welding route is out for me ...
has anyone built one like above before? .. is the basic design ok, or are there some changes you would reccomend? ... (like another adjustable inlet for more air on the bottom for temp control? or would the two 'flues' in the center peices between barrels enough control wise)
i know the smoker doesn't make the food any better or worse ... the skill of the cook does ... i am working on that part ... while upgrading what little equipment i have ... (while cleaning out the one i have been using a bit ago i noticed that in one corner rust has almost ate through the bottom, i can patch it temp but looking to the future for another one )
ok, the link above is the basic thing i am considering making ... since it would be about the price of a 'fair' smoker ... and i can get the barrels for free ...
i have no welding ability, but i have tons of saws and drills ... so going the welding route is out for me ...
has anyone built one like above before? .. is the basic design ok, or are there some changes you would reccomend? ... (like another adjustable inlet for more air on the bottom for temp control? or would the two 'flues' in the center peices between barrels enough control wise)
i know the smoker doesn't make the food any better or worse ... the skill of the cook does ... i am working on that part ... while upgrading what little equipment i have ... (while cleaning out the one i have been using a bit ago i noticed that in one corner rust has almost ate through the bottom, i can patch it temp but looking to the future for another one )