Whiskey Barrel Smoker Question

ChetPunisher · May 2, 2013

So I did the searches and I have read a lot. I decided to try my hand on making a UDS with an old whiskey barrel. They only thing I am at a loss for is how to secure the bands to the wood. Do I predrill the bands and then use screws or can I use self tapping steel screws? I already have the said barrel. I will be posting pics of the build.

Chet

Pyle's BBQ · May 2, 2013

If you are using an oak barrel, I would drill the holes in the bands and then drill pilot holes for the screws into the wood, that way you won't split the slats. Just make sure you pilot holes are smaller than the screws you are using.

Toney Marconi · May 2, 2013

Don't forget to do a good burnout with some dry pallet wood.

ChetPunisher · May 2, 2013

It's already been charred, it was a used whiskey barrel. Do I still need to do another burn out?

Toney Marconi · May 2, 2013

Toney Marconi said:
Don't forget to do a good burnout with some dry pallet wood.

ChetPunisher said:
It's already been charred, it was a used whiskey barrel. Do I still need to do another burn out?

I was attempting to make a joke. I guess my attempt failed.

Make sure you post pics. I'm very interested to see how this turns out. I'm thinking it's gonna look really cool.

Pyle's BBQ · May 2, 2013

Toney Marconi said:
I was attempting to make a joke. I guess my attempt failed.

Make sure you post pics. I'm very interested to see how this turns out. I'm thinking it's gonna look really cool.

We have smilies for sarcasm. :blah:

SmokinJohn · May 3, 2013

^^^^^^^ FISH!

:doh:

zzrudyzz · May 3, 2013

self tapping screws work just fine at least they did with wine barrels. I was actualy going to do this same thing but couldnt figure out how to make the staves not shrink with the heat. What did you come up with?

ChetPunisher · May 3, 2013

I am just getting ready for the build. Before I cut the barrel I need to screw the staves to hold it together. I'm not sure about wine barrels, but whiskey barrels do a burn out and the inside is charred, so I don't know if I will experience shrinkage...

pbj · May 3, 2013

Shrinkage can be embarrassing.

zzrudyzz · May 3, 2013

same thing with wine barrells they are all charred the shrinkage come from the heat of the fire drying out the staves over time. You end up with gaps between the staves and after awhile it starts falling apart.

Pyle's BBQ · May 3, 2013

Use a water pan to keep moisture in the smoke chamber.

ChetPunisher · May 4, 2013

What self tapping steel screws did you use? This could get way too expensive for a DIY project...

Carbon · May 4, 2013

Self tapping screws are not expensive at all.

ChetPunisher · May 4, 2013

The stainless steel metal self tapping screws I found at 75¢ each. They didn't have a box of 100 or 500 at the hardware store I went to. Do I not need stainless or metal?

el_matt · May 4, 2013

You should PM Brother NU2QN. He did a wooden barrel smoker, and it turned out really nice. He gave me some good advice, and is a really nice guy.

Matt

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