Building The Smoker

About 18 months ago we decided to build a smoker. It finally came to fruition over the two weeks preceding Memorial Day 2011. Here is our journey.

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1. Ordered List Jonathan Hoyt Northern Indiana May 29th, 2011 The Smoker Building a smoker from 55 gallon drums
2. Step 1: get someone to print this curve for you to scale, 72” wide Step 2: Get a couple 55 gallon drums
3. Step 3: Affix the curve to one drum and then cut along the curve
4. NOTE: Get your dad to help you!
5. Step 4: Set the 2nd drum on the first (now that its cut) and rejoice in your progress
6. Step 5: Cut the door openings
7. Step 5: Burn the barrels, removing junk inside
8. Step 6: Attach 2 inch strips of tin as a lip for the lids (make sure to make a funny look)
9. Step 7: Attach top to bottom using screws and rivets
10. This is what it looks like from the inside of the bottom barrel
11. Step 8: Attach lid & fire door using hinges and rivets
12. Step 9: Attach clasps and ponder the awesomeness
13. Step 10: Enlist your brother in law and build a vent
14. Step 11: Attach handles!
15. Step 12: Get your brother in law and wife to paint it for you :)
16. Pose like you painted it :)
17. Step 13: Attach thermostat
18. Step 14: Attach chimney
19. Step 15: Drill holes from top barrel into bottom barrel
20. Step 16: Insert grates and gaze in awe
21. Step 17: Attach chimney flume while smoker is running (not actually recommended)
22. Step 18: Make a bigger better coal basket out of an old canning kettle
23. Step 19: BBQ some meat!
24. Step 20: Cut the meat
25. Enjoy with family and friends!!!