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Over the summer I bought my first smoker. Electric, under $200. Hard to hold Temps. If the outside air hits the mid 50s or windy, it's over. I don't want to spend money on one when this one works fine. What to do? Cut metal to fit the sides n top, pop rivet them on. Glue on ceramic tile? Lol, ideas man!

Over the summer I bought my first smoker. Electric, under $200. Hard to hold Temps. If the outside air hits the mid 50s or windy, it's over. I don't want to spend money on one when this one works fine. What to do? Cut metal to fit the sides n top, pop rivet them on. Glue on ceramic tile? Lol, ideas man!

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Get a metal 55 gallon drum and cut the bottom off and open the top bunghole. Might want to drill a 2" hole on the side near the bottom for better airflow. Could weld a 90° elbow on the 2" hole to prevent wind from getting in directly. You could also thread the cord through it. This would keep it out of the weather for under $150. Some nearby shop might give you a drum for free (they usually have to pay for disposal anyways. Might have some shit in it but you could rinse it out).

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I like that. Was thinking sumthing similar. Thanks.

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Yeah might want to fasten a wood handle or two to the sides of the drum for lifting it off in case it gets hot too.

Oh and the 2" bung on top should be 2"FPT if you wanted to put an angled pipe on there to keep the rain out.