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AZBBQGRILLS

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So this is my first attempt at making a Drum Smoker. I built this for Dan with Crazy Big BBQ. It will be auctioned or raffled off at the Scottsdale BBQ Event. I rolled the drum from 14 Ga PO Metal. Let me know what you all think.
#1 - May 11, 2012, 08:07:48 pm
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Holy Crap!!!! What does that puppy weigh? looks awesome from what I can see.
#2 - May 11, 2012, 08:22:10 pm

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Well it is actually much lighter than I thought. We removed the lid and grate and was able to lift it and place it in a 4x4 with out straining  :P
#3 - May 11, 2012, 11:04:49 pm
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jimj

Well one upside it's it looks to be tip over proof. Probably take at least an F-3 tornado to knock it over. Nice wide base!
#4 - May 12, 2012, 06:13:32 am

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Even though it looks heavy and industrial it's quite lite weighing in at less than 100 pounds.  I'm going to tween it a bit and offer them up for sale.  One thing I found was the max height is  about 40 inches. It become cumbersome to reach in and get to the racks. From all you drum user what would you add to it. I am doing the following. Drum is 36 H by 24 W 14 Ga Metal
One rack at 23 inch diameter.  Heat deflector of diffuser 3/16 Steel plate no holes. 3.5 inch exhaust 3 inch air intake. Gasket sealed at the top only. Fire basket 15 inch diameter by 6 inches deep. All vents can be operated without bending over.
#5 - May 12, 2012, 01:06:07 pm
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Looks Awesome....Nice job
#6 - May 12, 2012, 03:15:35 pm
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Grill Sergeant

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Wow David looks nice.
#7 - May 14, 2012, 06:34:56 am
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Mike P in Tucson

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David,

The only other thing I would like to see is a second grate.  I'm wondering if one could be hung underneath the main grate.
#8 - May 24, 2012, 05:57:34 pm
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

AZBBQGRILLS

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We can do it. Dan mentioned spacing I could make a duplicate grate that could be underslung on the upper grate so as no to weld on that shinny new drum. Easy Stuff.
#9 - May 24, 2012, 07:31:45 pm
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Mike P in Tucson

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When I was showing it to my son yesterday I mentioned hanging an additional grate.  Having one actually made for it would be..................grate :D

I'm going to do a dry run next week to get the hang of operating it, maintaining temps, etc.  I will let you know how she does.

I am very interested in a "hang on" grate, so PM and let me know how much it will be.
#10 - May 25, 2012, 02:05:34 pm
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

AZBBQGRILLS

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Mike Ill do it for free. We can work together to make this an awesome smoker.
#11 - May 27, 2012, 02:54:13 pm
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Mike P in Tucson

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WOW!  Fantastic.  Thanks!!!

I will do my first test run on Tuesday, will take notes and give you lots of feedback.  If she cooks half as good as she looks, it will be a winner.
#12 - May 27, 2012, 03:30:01 pm
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

ThunderDome

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Damn! That is really cool

Nice work
#13 - September 11, 2012, 07:28:03 pm
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shortbus_35

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WOW!  Fantastic.  Thanks!!!

I will do my first test run on Tuesday, will take notes and give you lots of feedback.  If she cooks half as good as she looks, it will be a winner.

How did this thing end up cooking?  Any pictures of it's new home??
#14 - September 19, 2012, 01:14:18 pm

Mike P in Tucson

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She cooks great.  Holds steady temps, for a long time.  Here she is in her new home.  Dan managed to get North American Powder Coating to paint her -- Harley Davidson Black Wrinkle.

#15 - September 19, 2012, 01:33:54 pm
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

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