How to Build a Drum Smoker -- Complete Step by Step Instructions

How to Build a Drum Smoker. This is a complete step by step DIY Drum Smoker build video. No welding is needed for this Smoker. I take you thru all the steps needed to complete the project.
The Grate/Shelf heights are: 4- 3/4",9- 3/4,"
15-3/4", 20" down from the upper lip of the Drum.
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[@ashleypss]

Absolutely amazing. Such an informative video can’t wait to try and build a smoker as good as this. Well done.

[@Heatofthedrum]

Thanks so much Ashley, I hope you do build one. You won't regret it.

[@ActualSighs]

Looks like fun.

[@Heatofthedrum]

It sure is. Thanks for watching.

[@NoxapaterBBQ]

Just finished the video and let me tell you buddy that thing is a work of art!

[@Heatofthedrum]

Thanks for watching, it's like having a new toy ,lol

[@doctorwade927]

Great video sir! I built my first UDS in 2008 following the UDS build thread from the BBQ Brethren forum. I like your design especially the wheels and your intake/exhaust covers. When I first built my UDS, I covered the inlet holes with magnets from computer hard drives but they would weaken after several cooks and fall off. I now use a Heatermeter and a rotodamper to control the cook. I had looked into getting a pellet smoker but saw all the issues they had with augers controls and maintaining temperature I am going to stay with the UDS. Keep up the good work! Subscribed.

[@Heatofthedrum]

Thanks for watching. I too have heard about Pellet Smoker issues . Sometimes keeping it simple is the way to go.

[@NoxapaterBBQ]

Yeees sir !! Its finally here!!

[@Heatofthedrum]

Oh yeah, it's been a busy weekend but well worth it👍

[@donbeaubien2372]

Hello, great video, I'm in the process of building a smoker, I have burned the barrel twice and the liner is burned out but it's still black inside, I still need to give it a good cleaning just wondering if it needs to be down to bare metal. Thanks

[@Heatofthedrum]

I would rinse it out real good and see what your left with. At that point hit with some 50 grit sandpaper . Bare metal is ideal but if it won't come out at that point than it's not coming out. Spray oil the inside and start the seasoning process. The inside will take on a texture just like a cast iron pan .good luck and thanks for watching.

[@thordallimdecaladai922]

Thanks for the build video(s) , question: could you move the chimney to the middle opening or would that change the way it works, or how the food turns out ?

[@Heatofthedrum]

You definitely could try it , it's something I've thought about exploring myself👍

[@bruceessig3350]

You make a cap for the 2 inch in the center, then you made a restrictor for the other. Where's the chimney going?

[@Heatofthedrum]

The restrictor slides over and the chimney goes in it's hole. When I need to put the fire out I unscrew the chimney and close the restrictor. Thanks for watching

[@keithhopkins8547]

Where do you find the smooth side drums

[@Heatofthedrum]

Well it's purely by luck . The guy I get them from always seems to have at least one smooth drum

[@user-si9jq7sn4y]

Hi dude! Я из России и смотрю твои видосы😉 Всё чётко и спокойно, как для друзей👍 Давай больше и чаще. Очень нравится. Сам делаю себе барабан. Let drums smoke!!! ✌️🤟🤟✌️

[@Heatofthedrum]

Thanks you for watching, Drum Smokers make good food no matter where you live!

[@user-si9jq7sn4y]

Это точно 🤟 Удачи, dude👍 Больше видео с рецептами🤟 И пусть дымят баоабаны😉😉😉

[@Heatofthedrum]

Thanks , more recipes coming soon👍