My Smoker
 

I dont think I posted this before, but here are some pics of a Drum Smoker I built a while back. I love this thing.

charcoal basket
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...o/112-Copy.jpg

new drum
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...daddyo/113.jpg

racks and air intakes
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...daddyo/119.jpg

finished
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...o/122-Copy.jpg

smoking
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...daddyo/144.jpg

fatty and some chicken
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...daddyo/151.jpg

good lookin eats

Cool setup. I dont think I have ever seen a drum that clean and new. You bought it empty ?

Nice

Nice lookin uds. Probably one of the most eficiant smokers out there.

yep bought it brand new from a drum container company in Prairieville

Ok that explains it.

Are the 2 valves used to control the air going to the fire?

If so, do the pipes extend toward the center so that the air comes out under the fire?

Nice looking smoker.

thanks, yes the two valves are used to control air to the fire. they dont extend all the way to the center, but come out about 2 in. the plugs in the side at the bottom also allow air to the fire. with the plugs and two ball valves open, she'll get up to around 400. i usally leave the plugs in and open the valves half way. it will hover around 230-250.