Anybody buid their own bbq smoker?

[yankeefan98121]

I don't have the funds to just go out and buy one of those high dollar smokers and was thinking about building something like this



has anyone tried it?

[Hotchef181818]

I built one at my uncles about 3 years ago. When it was all said and done it would have been cheaper to buy instead of build. We went a little over the top though.

[yankeefan98121]

fixed link, maybe

it looks like 60-70 bucks out the door.....

[Hotchef181818]

Till you bump it, then it's 60-70 down the toilet.

[Sparky]

If I was an apartment dweller I would consider it.

[blacklabel]

I've been tempted to build my own as well but havent made the time.

[yankeefan98121]

Till you bump it, then it's 60-70 down the toilet.

true, but it's just one piece though right. Replacing a terracotta pot isn't that expensive

I've been tempted to build my own as well but havent made the time.

whatever that guy did doesn't look like it'll take too much time..but still i agree time is sensitive

[jscwerve]

The "bullet" type smokers are only $50 or so. $75 for electric.

I don't see how making one would be that much cheaper unless you are looking to go all out on something fancy. My POS half rusted out electric unit has served me well for years.

I know it's electric, but It is nice just to set the temp and not have to worry about it. It smokes just as well as a traditional smoker.

[DFBrews]

Yup



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[00tec]

I want one like this:
http://jmillerid.com/wordpress/2009/...n-drum-smoker/