Thanks so much......and thanks for sharing your methods. I'm definitely interested in seeing pics of the method, smoker and results!
@bamakettles , here are some pics along with some description.
I made this drum smoker in 2011 using a 60L / 16 gallon drum.
The SJ lid fits perfectly. The charcoal basket is expanded metal.
Two capped intakes, and one ball valve for fine-tuning.
I light one briquet using a weed burner.
Also use three unlit briquets, plus slivers of hardwood for smoke.
I can get close to 3 hours with this setup.
That's when I remove everything and "stir-up" the remaining embers and re-assemble everything for some remaining smoke.
Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and vacuum seal within a couple three days.