Ugly Drum Smokers
Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 14:03
I wanted to start a discussion on here about these because I'm hoping to build one next Summer, time and finances allowing. I'd have thought there may be others on here who'd fancy buildign one too.
I found an excellent guide to building one here on The Pickled Pig Forums
(guys/gals who've not been here, I recommend it as a great source of information)
So I'd like to open up the discussion here...
My first thoughts are ways to avoid welding (because I can't weld ) so I've thought about making a charcoal basket from a Weber charcoal grate, a Weber ash catcher, some expanded steel and a few heavy duty bolts/washers/nuts.
Any and all input is welcome.
I found an excellent guide to building one here on The Pickled Pig Forums
(guys/gals who've not been here, I recommend it as a great source of information)
So I'd like to open up the discussion here...
- Has anyone built one?
- Does anyone know a good source for drums, expanded steel or a friendly welder to make charcoal baskets?
- Any recommendations for places to get parts?
- Any ingenious ideas to make building one easier and/or cheaper?
My first thoughts are ways to avoid welding (because I can't weld ) so I've thought about making a charcoal basket from a Weber charcoal grate, a Weber ash catcher, some expanded steel and a few heavy duty bolts/washers/nuts.
Any and all input is welcome.