One of the first drum cookers

cowgirl · Jan 23, 2015

I know that people have been cooking on drums for years but I thought this was an interesting version from 1957.
Moderators, sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forum. Wasn't sure where to post.

The instructions state "All that is needed to make this.... is a 35 or 55gal oil drum, some small wheels or large casters to provide mobility and an asbestos-lined box of heavy sheet metal to serve as the firebox."

It IS an interesting design. I wouldn't mind making one using something else for the firebox.
Saw this on another forum not long ago, just thought I'd share with the Brethren.

gtr · Jan 23, 2015

Hey Jeanie - getting the question mark thingee for the pic. Sounds cool though!

pitbossJB · Jan 23, 2015

No pics, I wanna see...

cowgirl · Jan 23, 2015

Sorry bout that! I'll see if I can fix it.

cowgirl · Jan 23, 2015

Is it working now?

dadsr4 · Jan 23, 2015

These?
The 1957 Drum Smoker Plans Thread
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=506547&postcount=1

16Adams · Jan 23, 2015

So "build a UDS" has been repeated and advised since before I was born!!!!
Hell Yea ;-))

cowgirl · Jan 23, 2015

Yes Dads, thanks!

lol Same here Adams!

ssv3 · Jan 23, 2015

Offset UDS. Awesome!! Thanks for posting Jeanie.

CharredApron · Jan 23, 2015

I love the asbestos box, I wonder if it was galvanized too!

aquablue22 · Jan 23, 2015

That is pretty cool, funny about the Asbestos lined firebox. We should make a poll to see who from here makes one first!

Thanks Jeanie!

gtr · Jan 23, 2015

Can see the pic now Jeanie - thanks!

Now the question is - is it possible to see a cooker and not want one? :noidea:

I need to get me one of them chef hats. :thumb:

cowgirl · Jan 23, 2015

If anybody builds one, please post pics! :becky:

Thanks Greg, wasn't sure if the pic showed up yet.
You do need one of those hats! :laugh:

Bludawg · Jan 23, 2015

I've seen that old PM article before. I'd build it out of 1/4 pipe & plate sort of a Ugly Bandera top loader.

mikemci · Jan 23, 2015

Trying to locate me some asbestos and get goin' on this!!!
Already got the hat.

Thanks Jeanie I love those old ads!!!:becky:

Redtail · Jan 23, 2015

gtr, I agree. The $64,000 question is ...can we see a different cooker and not have the desire own/build one like it. lol

SmittyJonz · Jan 23, 2015

I sold my non asbestos model.

PatAttack · Jan 23, 2015

Anyone know where I can get some asbestos?:laugh:

gtr · Jan 23, 2015

^^^maybe a local elementary school? :noidea:

I think we may have had some of that stuff. :shocked:

pjtexas1 · Jan 23, 2015

SmittyJonz said:
I sold my non asbestos model.

Probably sold it because you just couldn't get the same flavor without the asbestos.:laugh:

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