I started this drum project many moons ago but was bogged down at home and work. Anyway, here she is!
I used an 85 gallon drum, Weber lid, welded intake, a guru port, a Hunsucker charcoal basket, and 2 stainless grates. Got the whole thing powdercoated with high temp BBQ black. Oh, and a hot water heater catch pan for ashes in the bottom.
Ran it in manual on Friday. Just a chub of JC Potter to season.
Ran it with the Guru on Sunday. Cooked a couple chickens but forgot pics.
Tossed in a small flank steak for dinner on Monday.
I've built and run drums for myself and family and friends for about 13 years and I'm here to tell you, the Hunsucker charcoal basket is no joke! I did a biscuit test (knowing I couldn't tune anything), all biscuit bottoms were identical in color. No hot spots that I could detect.