Mwahah

[bzarcher]

I now have 3 55 gallon steel drums in my possession.

They formerly held: Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Oil, and "Donut Jam (Raspberry)".

Behold my sweet flavor.

Next steps: 720 pounds of concrete, angle iron, grates, stove kit + flues, discussion on if we want this to be anchored or mobile, handles, thermometer, some blades for flaggerx's sawzall, and a decision on if I want to coat the barrels with high temp. paint or not. I'm getting mixed opinions.

I also talked with a guy up in Independence who just built one of these about 6 months ago, and he -strenuously- recommended a book I couldn't find at Borders, but picked up at Amazon, so I may hold off on too much construction until it gets here...

Amusing moment: As I was unloading the drums from my car (and Alex's, since I was only able to get two into mine and he was good enough to come help with the third), the neighbors immediately asked "Oh, are you gonna build a BBQ smoker?!?!"

Yeah, I think we're gonna get -real- popular after I start firing this guy up.

Comments

[flying-landon.livejournal.com]

"Nope. This is just much easier to store the dead bodies in."

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

My first remark actually was "Naah, I thought these'd look nice in the yard."

[browntreesnake.livejournal.com]

My first thought is that "720 pounds of concrete" and "mobile" don't go well together.

My second thought is "when's dinner?"

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Well, y'see, the concrete is for the new patio I'm pouring as part of this. (Wood deck + 500 degree heat in the firebox = BAD)

However, I think Alex is threatening to make some kimchi stirfry around 7 tonight. :>

[browntreesnake.livejournal.com]

Well, then, that makes sense. In that case, I'll just say that a coat of paint wouldn't be a bad idea, and that you should ask someone artistic to make up some stencils for you. Perhaps a pig on a spit, or a turkey skewered, etc.?

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Several cans of black hi-temperature paint are in my future. :D For the rest...well, we'll see. ;D

[ptika.livejournal.com]

Smokin'.

I don't know when I'll ever be around in Ohio again, but I wish I lived closer. You're the man for BBQ. :)

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

*grins* Sooner or later we'll just have to work something out, is all. ;D