I’ve had some questions about the details of the smoker, so here I’m posting the CAD model and bill of materials as a reference. NOTE: the CAD model is incomplete… I modeled the major structure (barrels and doors) and then ended up building off the cuff as the smoker took shape. Things like the grates, drip tray, feet, hinge and latch locations, etc. were not modeled but just figured out as I went along. If anyone has questions about the details let me know and I can elaborate.
CAD files:
smoker.stp
smoker.igs
wood_rack.stp
wood_rack.igs
charcoal_basket.stp
charcoal_basket.igs
And here’s an unmodified 55 gallon drum model (minus some of the details, like lid and caps, etc.) in case you want to create your own design:
55gallondrum.stp
55gallondrum.igs
Here’s the bill of materials:
|
quantity
|
part | source |
cost
|
|
2
|
55 gallon barrels | local junk yard |
varies
|
|
various
|
16 ga. sheet metal pieces | welding class supply room |
$0
|
|
≈10′
|
1/2″ square steel bar (for fire grate) | welding class supply room |
$0
|
|
various
|
expanded steel sheet (for charcoal basket) | welding class supply room |
$0
|
|
13
|
1/4″ x 8′ long round rods, 304 stainless (for cooking grates) | onlinemetals.com |
$78.66 (delivered) |
|
12×12″
|
18 ga. 304 stainless steel sheet, item #8983K38 (for dampers) | McMaster-Carr
(mcmaster.com) |
$8.34 |
|
36″
|
maple dowel rod, item # 97015K82 (for handles) | McMaster-Carr
(mcmaster.com) |
$4.92
|
|
5
|
304 SS hinges, item # 1549A57 | McMaster-Carr
(mcmaster.com) |
$18.95
|
|
3
|
304 SS draw latches, item # 1889A37 | McMaster-Carr
(mcmaster.com) |
$15.18
|
|
1
|
quart of Rustoleum High Heat paint | Lowe’s |
$14.98
|
|
1
|
3″ BBQ/smoker thermometer | amazon.com |
$21.99
|
| various | screws, nuts, etc. |
|