Should I pull the trigger

Demmo · 09-09-2013, 07:41 AM

I am considering ordering a Big Poppa drum kit today. Can anyone tell me of anything else I might need or should consider before I do this?

Thanks.

jonboy · 09-09-2013, 07:47 AM

Do you have a drum?

jon

Demmo · 09-09-2013, 07:52 AM

I am working on getting a drum this week. I am having a problem finding one close to the Frederick, MD area, but I have found some about an hour or so away.

Big George's BBQ · 09-09-2013, 08:02 AM

Talk to Chris AKA Big Ugly with 3 EYZ. He loves the kit and says it even comes with the drill bit No welding I saw one he made looked great I believe Chris lives in MD may know of drums

JONESY · 09-09-2013, 09:34 AM

Looks like a nice kit. For about $100 more you could order the pit barrel cooker, no drum or assembly required, free shipping. I think if you want to build one yourself, it's a great kit.

Demmo · 09-09-2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JONESY

Looks like a nice kit. For about $100 more you could order the pit barrel cooker, no drum or assembly required, free shipping. I think if you want to build one yourself, it's a great kit.

That is a nice looking cooker but is a bit smaller since it is a 30 gallon drum not a 55.

Georgiaboy98 · 09-09-2013, 10:47 AM

Watch pitmaster T's videos he cooks great stuff on the PBC I think the size works for most people

Fwismoker · 09-09-2013, 11:06 AM

Yes get it, it's a great cooker and easy to put together just watch the video they have.

One suggestion is to put expanded metal on the bottom of the basket to catch smaller pieces of charcoal.

The adjustable basket is the best feature of this cooker.

va_connoisseur · 09-09-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Demmo

I am working on getting a drum this week. I am having a problem finding one close to the Frederick, MD area, but I have found some about an hour or so away.

I'm in Northern VA and looking to build a barrel as well. If you have a source of barrel in VA/MD please share. Thanks.

BTW, I think the kit is the way to go. I have seen a few builds using it and the people love that it has everything and is easy to use.

Demmo · 09-09-2013, 06:31 PM

Well I got home from work tonight and my wife informed me she did not want a 55 gallon drum sitting around outside and she told me to get the Weber Smokey Mountain instead. So thank you for all the advice but it looks like I am getting a WSM now.

Va_connoisseur I found two people in Virgina on Craigslist with food grade drums.

This one
http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/grd/4052720768.html

The other listing I can not find now if I do I will pass it on.

ClintHTX · 09-09-2013, 07:46 PM

Build one yourself! That's where the fun is!

Demmo · 09-09-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlWayne

Build one yourself! That's where the fun is!

The Mrs. is saying no to the drum sitting outside our house for now. She is ok with the WSM because it has a cover and the WSM it self looks cool.

09-09-2013, 07:41 AM	#1
Demmo Got Wood. Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Rocky Ridge, MD	Should I pull the trigger I am considering ordering a Big Poppa drum kit today. Can anyone tell me of anything else I might need or should consider before I do this? Thanks. __________________ 22.5 WSM, Char-Griller Akorn, 22.5 Weber OTP, 22.5 Weber OTG, PartyQ, DigiQ Dx2

09-09-2013, 07:52 AM	#3
Demmo Got Wood. Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Rocky Ridge, MD	I am working on getting a drum this week. I am having a problem finding one close to the Frederick, MD area, but I have found some about an hour or so away. __________________ 22.5 WSM, Char-Griller Akorn, 22.5 Weber OTP, 22.5 Weber OTG, PartyQ, DigiQ Dx2

09-09-2013, 08:02 AM	#4
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Talk to Chris AKA Big Ugly with 3 EYZ. He loves the kit and says it even comes with the drill bit No welding I saw one he made looked great I believe Chris lives in MD may know of drums __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

09-09-2013, 09:34 AM	#5
JONESY is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-09 Location: Oakland twp / Houghton Lake, MI	Looks like a nice kit. For about $100 more you could order the pit barrel cooker, no drum or assembly required, free shipping. I think if you want to build one yourself, it's a great kit. __________________ Life is to short for green tea and tofu; pass me another half rack and a beer…

09-09-2013, 10:47 AM	#7
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09-09-2013, 07:47 AM	#2
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09-09-2013, 11:06 AM	#8
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09-09-2013, 06:31 PM	#10
Demmo Got Wood. Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Rocky Ridge, MD	Well I got home from work tonight and my wife informed me she did not want a 55 gallon drum sitting around outside and she told me to get the Weber Smokey Mountain instead. So thank you for all the advice but it looks like I am getting a WSM now. Va_connoisseur I found two people in Virgina on Craigslist with food grade drums. This one http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/grd/4052720768.html The other listing I can not find now if I do I will pass it on. __________________ 22.5 WSM, Char-Griller Akorn, 22.5 Weber OTP, 22.5 Weber OTG, PartyQ, DigiQ Dx2

09-09-2013, 07:46 PM	#11
ClintHTX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas	Build one yourself! That's where the fun is! __________________ Stick burner.