55 gallon barrel smoker build

[@bustabass9025]

I made one of these back in the 70s when I worked in a metal fabricating shop. The guy who did the welding and torch cutting told me back then, "never use a drum that contained anything flammable cuz it will blow up when you start cutting and welding!" Some fifty years later I still have mine which was used for vegetable oil before we converted it. And I now see what he was talking about. You are one very blessed individual...dude!

[@caseysavidge6585]

Glad you're ok buddy. Most people wouldn't have mentioned a mishap like that, but you Rangered Up and gave everyone the benefit of your experience. Excellent job on that smoker!

[@ajsironworks3937]

Finished my first smoker. Weighed over 200 lbs. thanks for all the ideas. You are a gifted fabricator

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

thanks Adam!!

[@crankbaitbaron7565]

Hard working American right here buddy, doesn't get any better than this.

[@MrTTqUaTtRo]

Crankbait Baron, American or not, steel fabrication is just plain difficult. Takes a lot of patience and an artistic hand. This fella damn near blew himself up on that other barrel!

[@koopa0326]

I'm glad you was able to continue. That damn 55 gallon drum grill was the best I've seen. Keep up the good work.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

An easy and inexpensive way to prevent an explosion is to use baking soda and vinegar. When they mix the reaction gives off carbon dioxide, a nonflammable gas. I pour a full box of baking soda in the barrel and add a gallon of vinegar. CO2 is heavier than air so if the barrel is upright air will be forcedout first. When the barrel is full of CO2 I know it can not catch fire.

[@djcomardo4512]

I have heard that works. The technique I use is: Fill the barrell with water and then light the top of the water with a torch and let the vapor burn off. It has worked for me.

[@cjoe5977]

Wouldn’t the vinegar eat the steel away

[@cjoe5977]

W Boswell good point

[@zone4garlicfarm]

​@@cjoe5977 Eventually it might corrode the steel but you aren't leaving it there long enough to do any damage. After you're done cutting, rinse it with a hose and let it dry.

[@gman2013]

This guy is a beast! That thing blows up on me and I’m done with that BS!

[@kennethgrimes5494]

Very lucky my friend been a fabracator for 30 years and still make mistakes Becareful it aint worth losing your life over a grill glad to see you made it through it also you do very good work and love your ideas.thanks and stay safe.

[@jakegruic3025]

Gearing up to build my first barrel smoker this week. 2nd time around watching this video and you talking about the barrel exploding is so funny haha glad you didn't get hurt

[@JuberKnows]

I shouldn't have laughed. But, I did. I'm glad you're ok bud. Had a welder here that made the same mistake and wasn't so fortunate. As soon as he touched the torch to it, it blew. It had acetone fumes in it. I work a a chemical company and have tons of 55 gals at my disposal. Figured I needed a smoker and I'm glad I watched your video!

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Haha..I laugh about it now but it scared the crap out of me then!

[@Sc1Z]

Thank you very much for showing your technique, I have 2 55 gal and a 10 gal that i am making into a smoker and this will help me so much!

[@rx65m]

Happy to see you're OK. Keep your great work! Love your channel.

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

thanks!!

[@enriquecastro5584]

I had my barrel blow up on me too. you brought back a funny memory now that i look back thanks for sharing. Great work

[@kennethdodds2323]

Allen, I bet life is not dull for your neighbors. Glad you weren't hurt bad.

[@Mike-xt2ot]

Praise God you're ok after that. Dang that was bad. Thank you for being a stand up dude. Most people would have edited that part out. Youre an honest hard working man. Big respect from a fellow brother. Thanks for the how to. In building mine like you showed.

[@jbzzl48]

Please be careful bud..We like your work. Especially the extended prep areas..genious idea..Can't wait to see the Big Daddy with 2 burners..

[@torahexplorer]

Wow! I can't help it your description of the explosion had me laughing so hard at the potential calamity. I'm in construction, and it reminded me so much of the dangers of everyday work. You can't think of everything, and close calls more common than you want to think. Great video tutorial as well!

[@4seasonsbbq]

Hey brother glad you are ok. I love to watch your videos. I also weld and cut on a lot of extremely flammable barrels and have not blown up YET, the reason why is when I cut them with a torch or a grinder I always without fail put an air hose in there and pump tons of air thru it. It displaces the gas and reduces the risk of explosion greatly. Please do this as I would love to keep watching your videos.

[@billp3914]

I’m glad your ok Old tanks are dangerous even after venting Glad your ok though

[@roncook8409]

Great American Craftsmanship! You gotta admire that in a man nowadays, with everyone else cutting corners and doin' things cheap as possible. Your final product looks awesome! I appreciate that! Now, I'm a Subscriber to your videos. Keep it up, partner! Great work!

[@John-tv5fh]

I know I guy that got decpated at work cutting open a 55 gal drum when you said that previously had alcohol in it first thing I thought of!

[@stafflag4367]

Thank you for sharing your craftmanship/skills. In particular, thank you for uploading the video to include your mistake. Your earned a star on your "Man Card" as far as I'm concerned. I expect you saved someone out here from serious injury or worse...

[@sdenue57]

I used ID Red to clean things I needed to weld all the time. Works awesome for that as it doesn't leave behind any film. Unfortunately, I once cleaned something over a 55 gallon drum turned into a trash can with a piece of extruded metal grate over the top. As soon as squeezed the trigger on the mig, those vapors erased most of the hair on my face, even though I was wearing a welding mask. That was a quick lesson, lol. Thank god you're ok.

[@TheTruthseeker707]

i am glad you are ok. Thanks for posting, that way the people that dont deal with these chemicals on a regular basis, know the dangers. Happy new years and God bless.

[@dewaynewhite2928]

I notice is got flammable placard on it, I'm glad none of the pieces of sharp objects didn't take you out alone with the gasses that was built up inside that can, wow!

[@jeremygourde9880]

Just found your channel while looking for ideas for a fire pit. You do great work man. You just scored another subscriber!! Now to binge watch all your videos.

[@alred8497]

Thank you for all your videos!you are a great inspiration for many peoples.God bless you!

[@billp3914]

You’ve inspired me to weld. Ty I’m on my third grill

[@bigdaddy4432]

Man I just Subscribed to you. You are a inspiration , I need to get back to burning steel its been a while. I'm glad you are ok after that explosion, lesson learned I guess. Keep the videos coming I'm gonna watch all of your past videos in no time!

[@Andrious777]

this is a fantastic grill good work sir, professional quality

[@Captfuntastic]

Damn man you could have been seriously hurt. Glad you escaped major injury. Very nice work on the smoker

[@bigtanksc]

bro be careful, I thank Jesus your OK, just be safe. watching your videos have inspired me to make grills. just want to thank you for that. God bless you and may you have great success.

[@z3phyrdok]

🤣 holy shiiiit! The explosion story was fucking EPIC! 🤘 Best story! Showing the aftermath was great too.keep up the vids man!

[@americanoutlaw3968]

Dude, I'm glad you are ok !!!

[@krishillis5275]

WOW! You must have seen your life flash before your eyes on that 1. I'm scared my compressor tank might do that so I think its a good idea to decommition it. Glad you are ok.

[@michaelhunter9757]

So glad to see you are alright..... be safe out there

[@boondock54x4]

Damn, man! I will usually fill containers with water, and leave them sit for a week, drain, set a fire in them, not a big fire, let it burn out. Glad you're OK, be safe!

[@BoricuagirlX]

Wow that's an amazing job and thank God you're ok. First time watching your videos I subscribed.

[@ppcsl]

Very talented welder and builder. Excellent video.

[@pigseye2]

Awesome work and so glad you're OK. Thanks!

[@gregoryarrington7501]

I'm glad your alright man and God Bless you and your family

[@jimmirich]

Thanks man, watching from Australia.

[@brandystoy]

Great video. A lot more work than I thought.

[@SDSBBQs]

I've had one blow up on me before as well. One of the last drums I had also had Isopropyl Alcohol in it... as soon as I went to cut off the top it blew.

[@keithjohnson281]

I see that the burn box drops below the rim . I didn 'see that before. but you could grind/cut two cuts in the burn box to accept the burn box or two cuts in the rim of the barrel?. I know how hard it it to weld to really thin material.

[@tusharmarcusgomes]

Wow that's 99.9 % professional piece of work , I wish i was in the US, would surely want to have 1 in my cooking arsenal .... Be safe though ...

[@blackvalleyoutdoors4373]

Looks damn good. That thin metal on that barrel is hard to weld. Definitely have to know what you're doing to make it look that good.

[@Dayna092]

I'm looking at making a smoker/grill using two 55 gallon drums welded together and an old propane tank for the smoker box. For the drums I was going to in a sense season them by burning wood in there to heat up the interior and burn off containments left over. I was wondering about the old propane tank. Since it's a small hole. I didn't realize about the explosive nature until I saw this video. Any ideas? Also thoughts on burning out containments of the barrel before cutting and welding.

[@PawlMcmask]

Holy shit! I’m glad you’re okay!

[@brittfamilygaming9174]

You do wonderful work my friend. Keep up the good work

[@randycain5314]

I lost a good friend to a barrel exploding, 55 gallons of water is cheap to wash a barrel out. Glad you survived it!

[@stephenadams1714]

Awesome work Allen I admire your skills.

[@marcuscicero9587]

imagine you said a few prayers at church that Sunday. happy for you things did not get worse

[@bradleyjones3052]

You make it look easy!!!!! Such interest in vids mate!!!!! Just wish I could do it myself Lol!!! Anyway keep doing what your doing!!!!

[@dallasx9000]

good job enjoyed your video very educational. .I'm glad you're alright be careful

[@sonicrising6614]

We had a young high school kid that tried to make one of these and he did the same thing as you, blew the barrel up as soon as he tried to weld it. Sadly that young man died in the process. People, be super careful and make sure you clean/purge the barrel before welding or grinding.

[@willodonnell2274]

Be safe man Big fan of your videos

[@CraigArndt]

Subbed yesterday, enjoy watching your videos. Man are you crazy good with a torch! I can't do that with my plasma cuttter! You're lucky that tank didn't kill you. OMG!

[@aperez8601]

bro... I had to stop watching to coment. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. fuuuuuu*****kk. I happy you're alive and still doing your thing. Mad props from COMPTON, CA. Take your time and be safe✊

[@Aussiedog69]

Hello Al, watch all your vids and thanks for putting them up, wondering if you oxy/acet weld on these thinner jobs, metal filler rod, be a good vid as you don't see it much anymore, again appreciate your work mate

[@getmulah619]

Hard Workin Man right here love the accent love the content. Hope you're ok brother

[@nickt609]

one of the skills a man should have in his own home.....great Job

[@fabricioalves2559]

Hello budy, how are you? I have a bbq smoker, and it has some internal parts and a little rusty grids that paint I could use to not taste the meat and it would hold or every time before using it to have all the work of cleaning. thank you

[@fernandotejeda2238]

very cool, thanks for the videos you've inspired my next build. hopefully by this time next week ill be starting my build.

[@woody9283]

Gotta fill them up with water before you cut them. But I guess you figured that out. Glad you weren't injured. Good build.

[@trianglechokeU]

lol all you do is raise the compression of flammable gas doing that.

[@stevesyncox9893]

Great stuff man. I used two old bbqs to make my smoker

[@uglyfacebutthead2446]

Wish I had the talent to do that. You are a true artist 👍

[@keithjohnson281]

MAN I'M GLAD YOUY ARE STILL ALIVE, BECAUSE i AM ENJOYINY THIS VIDEO.

[@slanwar]

A few years ago I used a propane tank and built a sand blaster but before I welded or grind I made sure all the gas was out then removed the top (didn't cut) and after the top was off I filled with water (I don't know why I did that but I was a bit afraid of the gas), then was safe for welding and grinding.

[@Lord_Tazz]

I'm glad you didn't get hurt, awesome workmanship I'm interested on a price for one like this and also a double barrel just curious

[@atam4023]

I was about to say safety man, before you got explosion. Glad you are Ok. Sure its nice work.

[@omarfarsha5886]

This is the design I want to use on my next smoker. I've wanted to weld myself a smoker with my everlast for a while now.

[@K3Flyguy]

When your doing real stuff, sometimes things happen. No troubles, you do good work, I've watched many of your videos. I don't see you taking chances very often. Like the rest of hard working men and women in the trades one just has to shake it off and keep laying bead! Glad you didn't get seriously Injured! Get r done!

[@jase4010]

Good night! Glad you are ok

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job I like the design only one question on the cooking chamber I see how you seal the 2 sides how do you seal the edges that have the ridges top and bottom thanks for the great videos keep them coming

[@LFTDoffroad]

That is awesome man! Great work and craftsmanship

[@micahAdderley]

Nice Smoker, We Fill with water first and then cut, this remove the gas from the drum,How much do you sell them for and which state?

[@ricardotrujillo9451]

Awesome grills and smokers. You really talented. I just built my first grill. Any tips on how to start selling what i make. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@julioangel1007]

great work looks amazing.. any ideas on a griddle like how thick does the metal have to be and such

[@dwaynewhitaker7577]

glad your ok man thats alwats my biggest fear using cutting on these old tanks and things but nice work as usual bro take care

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

thanks Dwayne!

[@guevara74]

What if you fill the barrel with water, let it sit overnight and then you empty it and cut it, would it still blow up?

[@carllyoungblood40]

Dang brother Hell of a job but be careful I need me a smoker

[@KennyInVegas]

Nice job.... wow, you make some nice products!

[@TheDirtyBomb007]

Damn brother! Thats a hell of a story to tell the grandkids! glad you survived! Love your work man! keep it up!

[@mapusracing671]

nice work..beautiful pieces

[@WV591]

Good lord. thank god you safe that was close call hard working brother.

[@leylandvann4703]

Nice build. I have a 110v flux core. And I have been wanting a 1st project. Do you think this welder is sufficient

[@joshbaker43]

Flux code is not the best for thin metal but it will work if you have patience. Good luck

[@reallybadaim118]

You look like Wylie Coyote after the Roadrunner left you holding a stick of dynamite. I'm happy you are ok though.

[@rigocarranza3588]

Tim Xoque 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rigocarranza3588]

Tim Xoque bip bip

[@rillyjo5810]

Lol. I'm like this guy is bad ass, he doesn't use gloves half the time. Then comes the part where his face is burnt

[@hntspade]

you do amazing work and enjoy your videos. Would like to know about the size and gauge metal you use when making your projects. Keep up the great work. God bless.

[@ramirezarmando27]

Hello Greetings from Chihuahua, Mexico. Great work you do I like your videos. I have a question for you. I have a water tank (Galvanized). and I want to build a bbq smoker. Do you think is safe smoke food In Galvanized tank ?

[@enriqueurrutia5503]

Saludos yo también soy de Chihuahua carnal. También haré un smoker! Y también tengo varias dudas. A ver qué tal nos queda!

[@johnh8615]

Trade school taught us to replace the oxygen in any tank with water or an inert gas (what ever is practical) to make safe for cutting or welding. Be safe brother.

[@Just2tyte]

Beautiful work how much for one just like it?

[@LUCKYB.]

Al . ? Has You ever made a double rack top warmer and then the main rack . That is a one piece removeable ?

[@carmelomerida8173]

Amigo que precio tienen esas barbacoas mui buenos trabajos enhorabuena

[@paorahekenui6616]

the smoke stack.... is it long enough that the pressure will push the smoke out so theres better ciculation?

[@ianespiritu9399]

Very Beautiful. Good Job Man!

[@davidprest3213]

What do you use as to door seal? What steel? That goes around the entire door so it seals

[@northlandacres]

Hey man, I appreciate your video. I'm looking to build my own pit and if you don't mind I'm gonna use some of your ideas. Sometimes a nice simple design is better than all the fancy bells and whistles models you see out there. Jeremy

[@jaythree1976]

I’m glad you’re still alive brother

[@thegit8698]

I love your work, your one lucky guy, when that barrel blew up could've had you across your throat if you didn't have your welding helmet down, bet you won't rush the de-fuming process again though.