How Do You Build A Smoker Out Of 55-Gallon Drums?
There are many uses for a 55-gallon drum. One popular way to recycle 55-gallon drums is to make one into a smoker. Building a smoker from a 55-gallon drum takes some planning and some work, but cooking in a smoker that was homemade just makes the food taste that much better. Open one end of the 55-gallon drum. Build a wood fire inside the drum and let it blaze until excess dirt and debris are out of the inside of the drum. Let the drum cool completely. Empty the ashes out of the drum and spray a water hose inside to remove all ashes. Cut the other end out of the drum. With a hammer, smooth any sharp edges on both ends by pounding the sharp edges to the inside of the drum. Measure 2 inches from the bottom of the drum. Cut four evenly spaced holes around the bottom of the drum for ventilation. Attach the 1-inch pipe nipples in the vent holes. Secure them with locking nuts, on the inside and out, leaving an inch of the nipple outside. Attach 1-inch pipe elbows to the nipples. Install plug
