Horizontal & Offset Drum Smokers - Page 3

Thawley · 08-07-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

OK anyone want to dare me to make an horizontal woodburning drum smoker?

That's pretty much what I've had in mind since returning from Lockhart a few weeks ago:
• Needs to burn wood
• Needs to use indirect heat
• Needs a bit more room/easier access for more meat than the UUDS™
• Needs to use up the three barrels I have behind the garage

Just been gathering ideas. Seen a couple good ones here so far...

Phubar · 08-07-2009, 05:56 AM

How do you guys start your horizontal drum for grilling?
Do you throw only hot coals out of the chimney starter in it or do you lay a bed of hot coals on the grid and then cold coals over it?
And to get this thing nice n hot do you have the chimney open,half open or almost closed?

h20loo · 08-07-2009, 07:50 AM

Whats a Redneck know about barrels?? Doubt you could do it!!

LOL- is that what you're looking for?

I might have to try one- I've got the drums, a bunch of angle iron, some expanded and a welder. I just enjoy my UDS so much I dont think I could be any happier.

HumboldtSmokeBBQ · 08-07-2009, 09:26 AM

1st post. Awesome builds.
I was thinking about upgrading to something more expensive, now, i think i can build what i need for a heck of a lot cheaper...a little intimidating though, who would I blame when it doesnt work correctly?

Phubar · 08-19-2009, 10:44 AM

I've got some mini barrels that I wanna convert into horizontal drum smokers but they have an open top.
What should/can I do,weld the lid to the drum or are there other ideas/concepts how I can solve this?

Phubar · 08-21-2009, 10:40 AM

Where's Thawley or Norco when you need them?

Thawley · 08-23-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumboldtSmokeBBQ

who would I blame when it doesnt work correctly?

Norco.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

Where's Thawley or Norco when you need them?

Sorry, stepped out for a bit...

Not sure I have a good (cheap) solution for the lidless drum. You can fix anything with money but to me that kindof defeats the point of using drums in the first place.

Thawley · 08-23-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

I've got some mini barrels that I wanna convert into horizontal drum smokers but they have an open top.
What should/can I do,weld the lid to the drum or are there other ideas/concepts how I can solve this?

Just re-read this... I would weld the lid on top. Then cut it horizontally. If you're not much of a welder this will be good practice.

gtsum · 08-23-2009, 03:32 PM

there are some great ideas in this thread...looking forward to the end result!

Norcoredneck · 08-23-2009, 03:57 PM

Just picked up some important parts I had shipped to Az. Damn AQMD.

Thawley · 08-23-2009, 06:47 PM

Seriously?

What smoker parts are not allowed to be shipped to CA?

Phubar · 08-23-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thawley

Just re-read this... I would weld the lid on top. Then cut it horizontally. If you're not much of a welder this will be good practice.

Thanks!
I ain't gonna weld it myself.
I noticed there's a sort of silicone in the rim of the lid,should I remove that?

Norcoredneck · 08-23-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thawley

Seriously?

What smoker parts are not allowed to be shipped to CA?

Anything Vogelzang

Norcoredneck · 08-23-2009, 07:42 PM

This item is not for sale in the state of California and Washington. Customers are responsible for checking local codes and regulations prior to purchase.

Thawley · 08-23-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

I noticed there's a sort of silicone in the rim of the lid,should I remove that?

Only if you don't like the smell of burning silicone.

08-07-2009, 05:56 AM	#32
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Lighting a horizontal drum How do you guys start your horizontal drum for grilling? Do you throw only hot coals out of the chimney starter in it or do you lay a bed of hot coals on the grid and then cold coals over it? And to get this thing nice n hot do you have the chimney open,half open or almost closed? __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

08-19-2009, 10:44 AM	#35
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Ideas I've got some mini barrels that I wanna convert into horizontal drum smokers but they have an open top. What should/can I do,weld the lid to the drum or are there other ideas/concepts how I can solve this? __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

08-21-2009, 10:40 AM	#36
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Where's Thawley or Norco when you need them? __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

08-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#40
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Just picked up some important parts I had shipped to Az. Damn AQMD. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

08-23-2009, 06:47 PM	#41
Thawley Take a breath! Join Date: 06-17-07 Location: Disneyland	Seriously? What smoker parts are not allowed to be shipped to CA? __________________ E. John Thawley III UUDS™ Thawley on Tumblr

08-07-2009, 07:50 AM	#33
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario	Whats a Redneck know about barrels?? Doubt you could do it!! LOL- is that what you're looking for? I might have to try one- I've got the drums, a bunch of angle iron, some expanded and a welder. I just enjoy my UDS so much I dont think I could be any happier.

08-07-2009, 09:26 AM	#34
HumboldtSmokeBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: Humboldt County California	1st post. Awesome builds. I was thinking about upgrading to something more expensive, now, i think i can build what i need for a heck of a lot cheaper...a little intimidating though, who would I blame when it doesnt work correctly?

08-23-2009, 03:32 PM	#39
gtsum Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-30-03 Location: Richmond, VA	there are some great ideas in this thread...looking forward to the end result!

08-23-2009, 07:42 PM	#44
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	This item is not for sale in the state of California and Washington. Customers are responsible for checking local codes and regulations prior to purchase. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

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