BBQ Build Questions

smokinvic · 04-14-2008, 03:33 PM

I am currently building a drum smoker. I am on west coast, in Orange County. I am wondering if anyone out here knows where one could find grills for BBQ. I have an area of about 22" wide by about 36" - 48" long (the drum is on its side, unlike a UDS that is upright). I have tried Home Depot, but they don't have anything near that size, and to buy enough racks to fill that area, it would be very costly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

smokinvic · 04-14-2008, 03:51 PM

It has been a long and slow buiuld, but here are my latest advances on my BBQ Smoker. I am so painfully close!!! I can almost taste my first BBQ on it!!

Barbarian · 04-14-2008, 03:51 PM

My best guess is nothing comes that size. So you go to a welder/machine shop and have one made.
Or check with a pit maker like Klose. Here is something he makes that looks like it might be what your looking for. http://www.bbqpits.com/

Barbarian · 04-14-2008, 03:53 PM

just curious, where is the exhaust gonna be?
seems you gotta get some of the heat to the middle of the top drum.

STX Cue · 04-14-2008, 03:56 PM

I would have a welding shop build a frame and go with expanded metal for the grates. And with that size, I would do at least 2 side-by-side grates for ease of removal.

Mark · 04-14-2008, 04:05 PM

Naw just get regular rectangular grills and put them in with the long dimension from one side of the barrel to the other. HD, Lowes, etc carries these about $10.

N8man · 04-14-2008, 04:16 PM

What about the cooking racks out of old electric ovens? Do you suppose something like that could work?

Divemaster · 04-14-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by N8man

What about the cooking racks out of old electric ovens? Do you suppose something like that could work?

That would be my guess as well....

Also, the connectors between the upper and lower drums look like galvanized... If that is the case, you are going to want to change them cause Gav isn't good when combined with heat and gives off some very nasty and poisonous fumes.

smokinvic · 04-14-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by N8man

What about the cooking racks out of old electric ovens? Do you suppose something like that could work?

I was looking into those. I am gonna have to physically walk into Sears to look for those, I cant find them online.

smokinvic · 04-14-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Divemaster

That would be my guess as well....

Also, the connectors between the upper and lower drums look like galvanized... If that is the case, you are going to want to change them cause Gav isn't good when combined with heat and gives off some very nasty and poisonous fumes.

Those connectors are stainless steel. Not galvanized. I have been staying away from galvanized anything.... thanks for the heads up though.

backporchbbq · 04-14-2008, 04:36 PM

Would an oven Rack work? I know I am new to this but it sounds like you could use an oven rack or two, even if you have to weld two together then cut the extra off.

Divemaster · 04-14-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinvic

Those connectors are stainless steel. Not galvanized. I have been staying away from galvanized anything.... thanks for the heads up though.

No problem... we just kind of watch out for each other around here!

BBQ Bandit · 04-14-2008, 04:41 PM

Congrats on the smoker build...

Wal*mart/Lowes may have generic aftermarket grilling plates. Let us know how its developing. Inquiring minds...

Will be doing a modified spin on the double barrel smoker soon. .. still in the redesign point... but starting with the same kit... but throwing out the side door.

Good build,
PA

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=40635

jestridge · 04-14-2008, 04:47 PM

One of the cheapest way would be buy some 1/2 rebar and space them and weld each end to a piece of angle or flat. makes a very good rack. Or for that matter buy a smaller size

Divemaster · 04-14-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jestridge

One of the cheapest way would be buy some 1/2 rebar and space them and weld each end to a piece of angle or flat. makes a very good rack. Or for that matter buy a smaller size

I think I would go with 1/4 inch.... 1/2 inch just seems kinda thick

04-14-2008, 03:33 PM	#1
smokinvic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-06-08 Location: Santa Ana, CA	BBQ Build Questions I am currently building a drum smoker. I am on west coast, in Orange County. I am wondering if anyone out here knows where one could find grills for BBQ. I have an area of about 22" wide by about 36" - 48" long (the drum is on its side, unlike a UDS that is upright). I have tried Home Depot, but they don't have anything near that size, and to buy enough racks to fill that area, it would be very costly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Double barrel smoker, one stacked over the other. (55 gal drums). 85 Gal UDS Large Kettle Grill "I am the Lizard King.... I can do anything." "Out here on the perimeter there are no stars... out here we is stoned.... immaculate" - An American Poet

04-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#2
smokinvic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-06-08 Location: Santa Ana, CA	It has been a long and slow buiuld, but here are my latest advances on my BBQ Smoker. I am so painfully close!!! I can almost taste my first BBQ on it!! __________________ Double barrel smoker, one stacked over the other. (55 gal drums). 85 Gal UDS Large Kettle Grill "I am the Lizard King.... I can do anything." "Out here on the perimeter there are no stars... out here we is stoned.... immaculate" - An American Poet

04-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#3
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California	My best guess is nothing comes that size. So you go to a welder/machine shop and have one made. Or check with a pit maker like Klose. Here is something he makes that looks like it might be what your looking for. http://www.bbqpits.com/ __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

04-14-2008, 03:53 PM	#4
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California	just curious, where is the exhaust gonna be? seems you gotta get some of the heat to the middle of the top drum. __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

04-14-2008, 04:05 PM	#6
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551 Name/Nickname : Mark	Naw just get regular rectangular grills and put them in with the long dimension from one side of the barrel to the other. HD, Lowes, etc carries these about $10. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

04-14-2008, 03:56 PM	#5
STX Cue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-03-08 Location: Schertz, TX	I would have a welding shop build a frame and go with expanded metal for the grates. And with that size, I would do at least 2 side-by-side grates for ease of removal.

04-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#7
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC	What about the cooking racks out of old electric ovens? Do you suppose something like that could work? __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!!

04-14-2008, 04:36 PM	#11
backporchbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-28-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA	Would an oven Rack work? I know I am new to this but it sounds like you could use an oven rack or two, even if you have to weld two together then cut the extra off.

04-14-2008, 04:41 PM	#13
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA	Congrats on the smoker build... Wal*mart/Lowes may have generic aftermarket grilling plates. Let us know how its developing. Inquiring minds... Will be doing a modified spin on the double barrel smoker soon. .. still in the redesign point... but starting with the same kit... but throwing out the side door. Good build, PA http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=40635 __________________ Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, and a 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 84 Deluxe kitchen, Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, Bubba Keg Grill - RIP, Double Barrel Smoker and a BSKD

04-14-2008, 04:47 PM	#14
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky	One of the cheapest way would be buy some 1/2 rebar and space them and weld each end to a piece of angle or flat. makes a very good rack. Or for that matter buy a smaller size

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