Bigmista Balcony Barrel Smoker II

thirdeye · Apr 9, 2007

I've got to change my handle on my lid too. It's a hollow metal one but it does get too hot. I'm thinking about building one with one of these stainless coil grips.

I also want to make a "L" clip that will fit on the same bolts as the handle, only on the inside to use for a lid holder. (to rest on the edge of the barrel) Right now I'm using a washer of sorts, it works just not a totally good fit.

Smokin Gator · Apr 9, 2007

Bigmista said:
Would the bolt transfer heat?

Yeah it would but the washers might help.

C Rocke · Apr 9, 2007

Look Here

Big Mista - Here's a link for Handles on E Bay - http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRING-HANDLES-...9813814QQihZ005QQcategoryZ43568QQcmdZViewItem

Other sizes available too. Hope this helps!

swamprb · Apr 9, 2007

Lowes and Home Depot have Genie Universal garage door lift handles for a few bucks. I used them on my WSM center section. I put a gate handle on my flat lid and it was too hot to handle, so I had to put spacers on it-much better now.

Those you have pictured are the ones. Bend a piece of steel into a J shape and drill a hole into it and using one of the handle mount bolts secure it to the inside of the lid as a hanger, it works great
Hope it gives you an idea what I'm talking about!

Brian

Brauma · Apr 9, 2007

Mista, from the same seller on Ebay that C Rocke listed (above), can you use the air inlet vents he's selling?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Sell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

What type of vent do you use on a BDS anyway?

Bigmista · Apr 9, 2007

Pipe fitting in the bottom, holes in the lid.

icemn62 · Apr 9, 2007

Since most of this day was in discussion of a handle for the sides and lid of your new smoker. What did the old one have?

Bigmista · Apr 9, 2007

icemn62 said:
Since most of this day was in discussion of a handle for the sides and lid of your new smoker. What did the old one have?

Couple of pieces of metal (i think it called rebar) welded on. Bolts thru a wooden dowel (I learned a new word!)

Bigmista · Apr 10, 2007

I finished burning the barrel tonight. Gonna paint it and put the handles on tomorrow.

swamprb · Apr 10, 2007

Neil- Are you going to be using the Drum at the Autry?

Brian

BBQchef33 · Apr 10, 2007

whats wrong with just a plain old foil turkey roasting (oval) pan to catch the ashes till ya find or build one.

Bigmista · Apr 10, 2007

swamprb said:
Neil- Are you going to be using the Drum at the Autry?

Brian

If I can get it finished in time. Hard to work on it and prep for the contest too.

BBQchef33 said:
whats wrong with just a plain old foil turkey roasting (oval) pan to catch the ashes till ya find or build one.

It wouldn't support the charcoal basket.

Single Fin Smoker · Apr 10, 2007

Um, how do you plan to fiting Ugly Drum I & Ugly Drum II in the back seat of the Dodge Stratis?
Does this mean the rest of the team rides to the Autry in the trunk?

Oh yeah, can I have that Mac n' Cheese recipie big man?

Bigmista · Apr 10, 2007

Single Fin Smoker said:
Um, how do you plan to fiting Ugly Drum I & Ugly Drum II in the back seat of the Dodge Stratis?
Does this mean the rest of the team rides to the Autry in the trunk?

Oh yeah, can I have that Mac n' Cheese recipie big man?

Only one will make the trip. If II is finishd and tested, it will make the trip other wise I will stick with old faithful I.

thunter · Apr 10, 2007

Great post! I cant wait to see the finished product!

Bigmista · Apr 10, 2007

swamprb said:
Lowes and Home Depot have Genie Universal garage door lift handles for a few bucks. I used them on my WSM center section. I put a gate handle on my flat lid and it was too hot to handle, so I had to put spacers on it-much better now.

Those you have pictured are the ones. Bend a piece of steel into a J shape and drill a hole into it and using one of the handle mount bolts secure it to the inside of the lid as a hanger, it works great
Hope it gives you an idea what I'm talking about!

Brian

Just out of curiosity, How much meat could you cook if you fired up all of your smokers at one time?

swamprb · Apr 10, 2007

More than I can afford!

I can't make up my mind whether to bring the UDS or the WSM to the Paul Kirk cooking class this Sunday. What all are your team cooking on at the Autry besides the drum?

Brian

Bigmista · Apr 10, 2007

Everyone else has WSM's. I'm the only one with the drum.

swamprb · Apr 10, 2007

I'm leaning heavily towards using the Drum at the class, but I need more experience with the WSM. Something keeps telling me to go with what I know!

Brian

icemn62 · Apr 10, 2007

Question Mista, How much did the finished product cost you out of pocket? Wondering If I used your barrel supplier and wanted to build my own using the same parts you used. how much would it cost?

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