Building a BBQ. step by setp.

[Thisfool]

ok so i decided to build whats known as a UGLY DRUM SMOKER. and i thought since a lot of you guys really like BBQ and with the upcoming rib cook off this would be something cool to share with every one.

day one 3/25/2012

the oil drum as i brought it home
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image001.jpg

cut the top off which will become the lid. i measured 2" down from the bottom of the crimp and i plan on placing the first of three racks about 1" from the top and the second rack 4" below that and the 3 rack 4" below that. i feel this will give me the ability to do three racks of ribs and be able to do a pork shoulder or beef brisket by removing a rack or two
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image003.jpg

hhttp://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image005.jpgand pounded the lid to give it a bit of a dome

[Hometown]

Great post Travis I think i will build a 35 gallon version

[Thisfool]

Great post Travis I think i will build a 35 gallon version

that would be cool man give it a try

tomorrow i should have the handle bolted on the lid, a ring around the top for support and a good seal and also my holes drilled for thermometers and the carrier bolts to hold the grills.

[5150fishn]

Sounds sweet Travis but where did the pics. go!

[DockRat]

Are you going to cut in a lower door ? Smoke stack ? Carburetor ? Temp gauge ?

Typed in 'Drum smoker' in photobucket. DR
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/midwestcreditcare/barrel%20smoker%20project/000_2211.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/RatDawgs/BBQ-Smoker/BarrelSmoker006.jpg
http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab177/rcsmoker/IMG_1172.jpg
Serious Smoker Dude :Cool:
http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab177/rcsmoker/fresh%20paint/IMG_1222.jpg

[Thisfool]

DAY TWO 3/26/2012

so i borrowed some hardware from work and a electric drill and i was able to get this done today, about 2 hours put in today.

put the handle on my lid
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image001-1.jpg

bolted in a support band around the top this also gives the lid a nice tight fight got to work on it a bit more so that i can just set the lid on with out much effort to fit it on and also got the carrier bolts to support the rack
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image003-1.jpg

got my ball valve and air ports put in
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image002.jpg

[Kelster]

Those are some serious looking smokers. I like your backyard version and look forward to seeing the finished product.

[Thisfool]

ok cant see it in this pic but i wire wheeled the paint off half the drum but i was starting to get tired and i really wanted to do my first burn today so i gave up on the paint prep and did the first of three burns. this burn was a kinda small one wasn't sure what to expect so due to my lack of space to get a safe distance from the house i did a small fire that i pushed around the drum with a shovel
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/burnone.jpg

[Rooster]

Looking great bro. Keep the updates coming. Props

[Thisfool]

Looking great bro. Keep the updates coming. Props

will do but im running out of stuff i can do with out money lol but not to fear payday is Thursday so it should be done this weekend. possibly will be cooking on it on Sunday and maybe even take it with me to the April Farm fest and Rib cook-off but i will defiantly keep you guys updated.

[karlow]

First things First, what was in the drum?
Where can I get one?

[FELIPE]

Bad ARSE bro looks good so far!!! I wanna see ribs in it smokin!!!!
Are the pRE-burns to get rid of painT inside or other chemicals?

[See Chris Fish]

Looks good Travis.
I agree, pics of meat cooking on it would be nice!! LOL

[Thisfool]

First things First, what was in the drum?
Where can I get one?

It use to have the oil we use in the machines i build at work. Um try craigslist lol.

[Thisfool]

Bad ARSE bro looks good so far!!! I wanna see ribs in it smokin!!!!
Are the pRE-burns to get rid of painT inside or other chemicals?

The pre burns are to burn off any oils that might be left after the sevral washes i did and also to season the cooker.

Chris i will defintly get some pics of my meat for you lol

[OC ANGLER]

Thats awesome and would so build one had I had the room and means . great job man cant wait to see the finished product !

[5150fishn]

Looking good Travis! I am already thinking about making my own.

[Thisfool]

Thats awesome and would so build one had I had the room and means . great job man cant wait to see the finished product !

im building mine on the front poarch. and an electric hand drill is only bout $20 and i bought two hack saws for $20 bolts are 12c each and the slotted metal was only $10 the handle was $5 so i have a total of about $40 invested in it so far and 20 of that was for tools and i eastamate only spending another 40 for other materials i still need to pick up

[evosamurai]

i see a lot of spelling errors nowadays.....

[Thisfool]

i see a lot of spelling errors nowadays.....

lol took all the time to read all the posts and the only thought you could form was that. lol it must be rough to view the world through such cynical eyes

[evosamurai]

yeah its not just here, everywhere. It just stands out to me....

[Thisfool]

DAY 4

ok so i know its been a few days since any update, ive been a little busy and little broke.

but i did manage to pick up and install the carrying handles and a heavy duty, lol duty :LOL: smoker temperature gauge. I also found out my local wal-mart carries more bbq equipment and hardware then my local Lowe's or home depot combined how sad is that.

http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image002-1.jpg

and my future builds that i also picked up this weekend. If i can build these the way that i want they will be the luxury edition of UDS's
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image001-2.jpg

[5150fishn]

Looking good Travis! Can't wait to see the finished project.

[Thisfool]

Looking good Travis! Can't wait to see the finished project.

well i decided after i build the charcoal basket for the first one im calling it done. i already have way to many ideas for the next one that im not going to put anymore time or effort in the the first one. i will get it working and what not but thats it lol

[Thisfool]

ok sorry for the lag i had some things come up that stopped me from geting the last thing for the UDS bought and built

finally got the expanded metal and made my charcoal basket.
no ash catcher gonna save the fancy stuff for my next build lol
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image001-3.jpg

ok and here is the first cook on it a pork tenderloin with my own rub. and in this pic the meat had just hit the grill when i took this pic
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image002-2.jpg

well that was yesterday and this is today. i learned a few things yesterday and im back at it today

picked up some lump coal
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image004-1.jpg

and today were doing some loin back ribs with a store bought rub
http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a424/Travis_Hernandez/image005-1.jpg

[old pudd fisher]

Lookin good !! I'll be at your house around 6:00 with a 12 pack :Smile:

[Thisfool]

Lookin good !! I'll be at your house around 6:00 with a 12 pack :Smile:

sounds like a deal ill be waiting for you.

i was thinking about takeing it with me some time to the pud and flicking some flys for the gills or what ever els is dumb enough to bite my hook and doing some ribs. when ever i decide to do that ill make sure you get a PM shake some hands chase some fish and eat some ribs

[DockRat]

Looks good http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q48/massivebugs/eating_smiley.gif :Thumbs Up:
DR

[Santa Fe Eric]

:Thumbs Up: I know this isnt facebook but i am giving this a "LIKE"

[Thisfool]

:Thumbs Up: I know this isnt facebook but i am giving this a "LIKE"

haha lol nice thanks

[5150fishn]

Now that I have seen your creation in person and watched it work I am truly impressed with this smoker. And damn bro, I was extremely impressed by your ribs Travis! Keep it up.

[Hometown]

I agree 100% Dan ----------- Travis did a great job on the smoker and the proof was in the pudding I mean RIBSSSSSSSSSS congrats on the runner up tropthy there was some great ribs from all that competed.

[Thisfool]

Now that I have seen your creation in person and watched it work I am truly impressed with this smoker. And damn bro, I was extremely impressed by your ribs Travis! Keep it up.


I agree 100% Dan ----------- Travis did a great job on the smoker and the proof was in the pudding I mean RIBSSSSSSSSSS congrats on the runner up tropthy there was some great ribs from all that competed.

aww shucks guys thanks alot it really means a lot to me i was really shocked to get the nod for runner up i thought there were at least 3 guys who had me beat when i tasted all the others ribs. It was really rewarding to hear all the compliments on both my home made smoker and on my ribs maybe that smoker or the one thats in the works will make it out to the future events

[BaseBallBat]

yeah its not just here, everywhere. It just stands out to me....

Awwww there's always a hater....its funny cuzz its always this person.
Keep your hater comments to yourself.......

Nice looking smoker!!

[DockRat]

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af6/detaixyhpsa/tumblr_lh1un59K2i1qbmznk.gif

[Hometown]

:lol::lol:lmao dr

[Hitts0n]

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af6/detaixyhpsa/tumblr_lh1un59K2i1qbmznk.gif

Seriously....lmao !
Nice looking griizeal brotha You got down and took second with that thing!
Oh shiet...I spelled something wrong.. O wel =)