Drum smoker

Hello all! I've been working on putting a smoker together for a while now. I like the vertical smokers and the USD's, but wanted to try something a...

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy delicious home-smoked meats. The ugly drum smoker can be constructed in a weekend, and does the job just as well as any expensive pre-constructed smoking machine. Follow our step-by-step guide to make your very own.

The Ultimate Drum Smoker is not to be confused with its ugly UDS namesake. This takes drum barbecue to a different level.

Low Cost, No Weld 55 Gallon Drum Smoker: Being broke like myself we can all still appreciate the taste of home smoked meat. I spent a total of $66 making this smoker. Over time, I may add some bells and whistles to it. But for starters, here is how I made a low cost, no weld 55 gallon drum…

There are a lot of plans available for building backyard BBQ grills but this is this is the first do-it-yourself smoker we've seen and it's courtesy of

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Overview and review of the Pit Barrel Junior. This is an easy to use drum smoker that can be taken on the road. Photos of finished food.

A steel drum and a few plumbing parts make up this no-weld smoker you can build with just a few hours of work. Add meat and smoldering wood—and get ready to feast.

Ugly Drum Smokers (UDS) are made from repurposed 55 gallon drums. These drums are sandblasted clean and repainted with a high temperature resistant paint. Standard UDS setups include a temperature gauge, water bowl, adjustable air dampener, charcoal basket with ash catch pan, and two 22" grates. ------------------------------------ EXTRAS ------------------------------------ Door - $25 Shelves - $50 Bottle Opener - $5 Wheels - $25