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    Mar 31, 2006, 10:17 AM
    Oil Drum BBQ's
    Anyone know anything about them? Im looking to make one but I'm not sure if there is a secret to doing it. I also want to attack a smoker on it but with gas that may not make sense to but still, lemmie know if you kanow anything.

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    Mar 31, 2006, 12:00 PM
    Every one I've seen has been charcoal fired. Basically, they are created by slicing a drum in half and attaching some sort of legs to it. A Plumbing supply store can sell you the pipes and holder. Screw in some bolts to hold the grills and you are done.
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    Mar 31, 2006, 12:37 PM
    Hi,
    There are plans available on Ebay for building a 55 gal. drum BBQ, but not for the gas; or at least that I could find.
    Do you have a Lowe's nearby?
    There is a chance they might have plans for one, since they do sell the propane tanks with gages, etc..
    If you have access to a welder, it would be much easier than drilling holes in the drum for the stand itself.
    You also would need to put hinges on the top part, open and close, to make a smoker. Lowe's also sells the gas vents (burners), needed at the bottom to release and burn the propane.
    Best of luck.
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