One of the first drum cookers

[cowgirl]

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]

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

 

[pitbossJB]

No pics, I wanna see...

 

[cowgirl]

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

 

[cowgirl]

Is it working now?

 

[dadsr4]

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

 

[16Adams]

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

 

[cowgirl]

Yes Dads, thanks!

lol Same here Adams!

 

[ssv3]

Offset UDS. Awesome!! Thanks for posting Jeanie.

 

[CharredApron]

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

 

[aquablue22]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

 

[Redtail]

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]

I sold my non asbestos model.

 

[PatAttack]

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

 

[gtr]

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

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

 

[pjtexas1]

I sold my non asbestos model.

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