[450Rider]

Has anyone seen a 55 gal drum turned into a rf offset smoker or know where there are some plans of this? I was thinking about this build after seeing a lot of the propane tank builds. I don't want anything big like that but a drum turned rf just sounds cool. I'm sure some of the ideas used on a propane tank can be used on a 55 gal drum. I was thinking about using a smaller drum, possibly a 30 gal as a side firebox. The only thing I found that came close to what I was thinking about was this:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86923
It's not a rf but the concept is there.

[squealers]

anything is doable:) and that link is a nice barbecue... great details.

[azkitch]

Beating my brain, but I can't decipher 'rf'. I have a Brinkmann offset or side firebox. I know I'll say 'Oh. Duh.' Rapid Fire? Uh...

[450Rider]

rf = reverse flow.  here's a picture of how it works:


the exhaust stack is on the same side as the firebox.

[450Rider]

here's a mod done to a char-broil offset smoker to make it a reverse flow smoker:
http://users.wbsnet.org/n0yk/charbroil%20silver.htm

[squealers]

I have an off set, but it's not a reverse flow and I sometime wish I did that... I now have learned to use my rig in all kinds of situation, but from what I have red, I do believe it would have been easier to use if it was a reverse flow.

[azkitch]

Reverse flow...Duh!! Told ya that's what I'd say!
Dave wants Lang!

[450Rider]

I have an off set, but it's not a reverse flow and I sometime wish I did that... I now have learned to use my rig in all kinds of situation, but from what I have red, I do believe it would have been easier to use if it was a reverse flow.

Exactly what I read too. 
I posted my question to www.thesmokering.com and one person chimed in and I found his 55 gal drum turned rf offset smoker:
http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38854&highlight=

With his pictures and a little tweeking, I'm sure I can figure it out.  I also plan on adding a second shelf to it.  My biggest challenge is welding, I have access to a welder but my welding skills are very minimal.  And from what I heard, the drum is a thinner material so if i F up, I can burn a whole right through.  Hopefully I can get my neighbor a pack of beer and bribe him into welding it for me  . 

[AzJohnnyC]

Bribe with beer now, BBQ later. My trailer is a reverse flow offset stickburner. Love it.

[smitty250]

http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38854&highlight=

Thanks for posting this link - the best thing about it is the avatar for a guy named broncosmoker. Check it out!!

[AzJohnnyC]

Yeah, nice avatar. The running board shelf is pretty slick, but I think I would prefer a wider workspace. The handle looks like an ADA restroom grab bar. Not a bad use of scraps.

[450Rider]

I'm planning on making the workspace out of expandable sheet metal

[PAT YOUNG]

JEFF,  if you can get a small old water heater about 15 gal size, the metal is alot thicker! I don't know what part of AZ your in but i have a couple laying around if your interested. The only thing is i live in the WHITE MOUNTAINS so it might not be worth the travel for you. btw. i meant for your fire box!! PAT

[squealers]

Thanks for posting this link - the best thing about it is the avatar for a guy named broncosmoker. Check it out!!

yes the signature is pretty nice too... nice bum!

[Spicy Mike]

Thanks for posting this link - the best thing about it is the avatar for a guy named broncosmoker. Check it out!!

What kind of rub would you use on a butt like that?