Questions on a double barrel

sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » July 31st, 2014, 10:03 pm

I'm am building a double barrel smoker because I got the parts for free.The first question is can I just use the barrel lid as a door for the smoker not the fire box got that with the kit ? I'm looking at this and also wondering if I need to use the legs or can I just connect the top and bottom barrels with the collars and yes they have dampers in them.Thanks in advanced.

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » August 1st, 2014, 6:04 am

I would use the FB door kit. It's a matter of cutting out a chunk and bolting it on. Think it would be less of a headache down the road. I'd use the legs to just for added support.

sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » August 1st, 2014, 11:04 am

I have the door kit on the burner the top barrel I have is a open top with a ring and lid I am thinking of using the the lid as a door.It also came with 4 collars and legs to connect the top and bottom barrel can I just use the collars to connect the barrels or do I need to use the legs.Also where do I place and how big of a exhaust stack do I need.Thanks for the info.

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » August 1st, 2014, 4:55 pm

Use them both if it's not too much work. In the chimney cleaning world, seeing these set ups, they run a 6" flue with a damper.
Hope this helps.

Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » August 2nd, 2014, 12:55 pm

you could always make a set of hinges for the top barrel, like some of the UDS have, and then make a couple sliding shelves on the inside of the top one for the trays to slide in and out of, and maybe a toggle latch to hold it closed, JM2C

sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » August 5th, 2014, 10:30 pm

Thanks everyone barrel top door with slide out racks is the way I have decided to go.Now the flue on top or near the grate I have been reading about stale smoke what is better?

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » August 6th, 2014, 3:15 am

I'd say in this case it's personal preference. I'd go out the top though.

Post by **Big T** » August 6th, 2014, 8:29 pm

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » August 7th, 2014, 5:29 am

UDS's have a slow air exchange anyway - I'd put the stack out the top with only a lip sticking inside for welding…..

Post by **Rodcrafter** » August 7th, 2014, 6:22 am

sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » August 13th, 2014, 9:21 am

Ok I ran out of collars I am looking at a curved take off collar for a a/c system with a damper in it will it be safe to use it is for the stack not between the barrels

sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » August 13th, 2014, 10:05 am

I have a question I have come up short on collars I need one more for the stack can I use the curve collar for Home Depot for the stack it all ready has a damper in it

Post by **Rodcrafter** » August 13th, 2014, 10:46 am

That should be fine for the stack.

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » August 13th, 2014, 12:48 pm

I'm sure you'd be looking at galvanized for a/c parts. I'd try to find steel if you can

sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » August 13th, 2014, 12:53 pm

Yea it galvanized I was hoping that it would not matter if it's the flue if it does I think I can strip the galvinzed off.

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » August 14th, 2014, 5:09 am

I would shoot for that. You don't want it dripping down into the CC

sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » August 24th, 2014, 1:22 pm

I have been working on and off getting this smoker built going slow but almost there.looking into a rack using pipe so I can make it slide in and out. I also have some firebrick is it a good idea to put them in the fire box? Thanks for all the help so far.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » August 24th, 2014, 2:11 pm

Biggest thing to remember is make sure everything seals tightly so you can get some control over operation. often this type of smoker runs hot cuz they aren't sealed tightly

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sawmillman · Post by **sawmillman** » August 31st, 2014, 11:21 pm

I have run into a road block.I'm trying to figure out how to hinge the lid on the drum any suggestions?

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » April 18th, 2016, 5:37 pm

sorry, i'm late to the game here but....
Will this work?
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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 18th, 2016, 6:43 pm

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YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » April 18th, 2016, 6:55 pm

Bkndsdl · Post by **Bkndsdl** » April 24th, 2016, 7:46 am

Just curious how this turned out? I tried the barrel lid thing on my DBS.........it absolutely sucked. Ended up making a fb door on the end.

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