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Thank you very much!

Not really sure what you are saying bro. The whole video is me explaining what I am doing. I didn't film myself drilling because I'm pretty sure you all know how to use a drill.

For the rib hanging bars I left them removable. I drilled two holes on each side of the opening with a step bit and I have plugs in them when I am not using the bars. Actually, one of the plugs is a cable connector so I can run my probe into the smoker without coming between the lid and top lip of the smoker. For the bars I just got a two pieces of rebar, sanded them and painted them with high heat black spray paint.

Outstanding brother I just installed the rib hangers and they look amazing and super functional. I'm thinking do you think I can get away without putting in a exhaust stack and just use the (4) 3/4 rib hanger holes as my exhaust.

@@themeatstall9001 Yeah that could probably work. You could just put a plug in a hole or two to help control the heat, depending how high you want the temp. If it doesn't work you can always add the smoke stack.

@@thebbqnurse4010 Thanks brother. I'm going to do that. I really think this will work and like you said. If it doesn't work install an exhaust stack. I'm putting the video out on the UDS. Check it out brother

@@thebbqnurse4010 The video is out check it out and let me know what you think.

Thank you man!

Thank you so much for the kind words! Post pics of yours when you are done!

So I can access the coals and put more wood on if I need to, or add more coals if the others are almost out.

@@thebbqnurse4010 My basket will burn for over 10hrs..Only a Brisket needs longer then that to cook..

@@viddy228 Sounds like you have a good cooker then!

Not yet! I had to stop making videos for a while, but I am at the point where I am able to start making them again. I have used the drum several times now. It took me a little bit to learn how to dial it in, but I am getting the hang of it! I will definitely be making some videos using the drum!

@@thebbqnurse4010 Cool, I was able to pick up a good used Champion drum smoker at an awesome price. I guess I got lucky because the first time that I used it I was able to maintain my target temperature and the St. Louis ribs came out awesome. Looking forward to more videos.

I believe that each one has it’s place. I prefer the lump for smoking and the briquettes for grilling. That’s just what I prefer.

That's the comment I was looking for. When I grill burgers and dogs on my PK360 I use briquettes. For smoking I use lump. Cleaner flavor and heat management is easier.

Hey thanks for the compliment! Yes, I used high heat spray paint to paint all of the parts.

Yeah I’ve seen a lot of variations. If you use shorter pipes, the easier it’s going to draw air in. I used 12” on mine and it draws air just fine.

The longer the air intake is the larger diameter you need.

I’ll be honest with you; I don’t really remember what size the U bolts are

I did end up getting the paint off of the brackets. I just mounted them in the video just to show what they look like.

Yeah they are surprisingly pretty accurate!

Hey thanks for the comment! I got the track shelving brackets at my local Lowe’s store. You can get them at most DIY stores. As for the pipes I believe they are 1”x24”. You can use whatever length works for you.

The barrels had removable lids. They were only attached with a removable ring around the top.

Thank you

Yeah I didn’t think about that. I was just excited to get started. The next one I build I will definitely drill the intake holes first then burn it out.

Hello Armando! Thank you for the comment. I got the track shelf brackets at my local Lowe's. You can get them at any DIY store. As for the zinc content I can't say for sure if they do or do not contain zinc. I personally wasn't looking at that when I bought them. However, my guess is that these are made out of cheap steel. I hope this helps you out!

That would be interesting! I would love to see that when it’s done!

If you are going to paint the inside I would definitely suggest seasoning it when you are done to try and get rid of the new paint smell and fumes. I haven’t seen anyone paint the inside of the drum, but I’m sure there are “professionally” built drum smokers that come painted inside and out.

@@thebbqnurse4010 thank you very much

Thank you very much for the comment! I truly appreciate it! Truth be told I should have paid more attention to where I put the access door because now one of the tracks for the racks runs right down the middle of the door! LOL!!! Oh well... it still works!

Lol im actually really glad you said that because that is something I would do too. I'll make sure to look out for that. love your vids man very informational and well explained. I appreciate the content!

@@ZlopyZecondz thank you very much! I haven’t been able to make video in a while because life has gotten in the way. But I’m getting back to a point where I should be able to start putting videos out again

That's understandable, some things in life take priority and it's not easy. Specially working in the medical field and things going the way they are, much respect to you and thank you for what you do. Lookin forward to upcoming videos man!