What are the unusual things you have at home that can turn into a smoker if coupled with the right tools and materials? In this guide, you’ll explore different plans on how to make a smoker by yourself using some materials and tools.
Some projects might take days to make, while others might take less than a day to make. We have done our part by listing amazing projects below, all you have to do is choose a preferred DIY smoker and start building.
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Building A Smoker – What You Need To Know
Building a smoker doesn’t require much planning, just a few things to gather based on the type you want to build and then the assembly process, all of which is easy to do. Before checking out the plans, here are some things to know before building.
Tools & Materials
Unlike other DIY projects, building a smoker doesn’t necessarily require many tools and materials, you could build one using minimal tools and materials. There are also projects that would require a bunch of tools and materials, these kinds of smokers are only ideal if you are looking for a long-term smoker. Each tutorial has its tools and materials used, check them out by viewing the full tutorial.
Skill Required
Is there any skill required for building a smoker? Well, some projects require welding, and others need woodworking skills. If you are a handyman or woman this should not be a problem, however, if you are not, try out the easy projects that do not require much skill set.
Safety
Remember, sharp objects can harm you, kindly wear safety gear to ensure your safety before building. Safety gear includes; Goggles, hand gloves, boots, and other protective wear. If you have never used some tools before, seek professional help other than trying it out yourself. Safety first!
Homemade Cold Smoker Plans
What a cold smoker does is infuse your meat or fish with some distinctive smokey flavor that makes it stand out from other smokers. It does preserve the meat as well and all these are done on low heat, unlike a hot smoker. No need to maintain a consistent heat.
1. How To Build A Cold Smoker
| Level | Difficult |
| Material | Steel drum with lid |
| Cost | $5-$10 |
The resulting smoker from this plan will give you a decent heat moderate enough to cook cold bacon, meat, and other food. The first thing you need to do is to prepare the drum; clean and remove old paint and rust. You can repaint it if you like. Though you don’t have to look for high-temperature paint if you decide to paint because, with cold smoking, your smoker won’t produce high heat. After preparing, the next thing is to drill holes in the tank; holes for cooking grates, holes for stove pipe, and holes for venting and handles.
2. DIY Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Flower pot |
| Cost | $5-$15 |
This instructable guide will teach you how to make a smoker by yourself by following the step by step instructions given in the guide. Among the materials needed for the smoker is drill Dremel, hammer, drill bits, screwdriver, needle nose plier, clay pot, grill gate, top, burner, 2 stainless steel pans, and thermometer.
The total cost of the materials needed is $44. It is a very easy and straightforward project once you have the tools and materials. The first step is to disassemble the burner, then install the coil in the pot and remove the handle of the pan.
3. Building A DIY Cold Smoker
If you’re looking for a cold smoker that can cook large pieces of meat/fish at the same time, you might need to check this out. It is 36 inches tall and 17/18 inches wide. It can contain up to four racks, and at the bottom, there is a smoking maze that will hold the chopped firewood or pellet. Another amazing feature is that there’s a digital thermometer fixed on the outside and a probe inside to control the temperature range. If there are little craves or holes in your smoker, you might decide not to put vent holes in and let the smoke out from the crack.
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Untreated Pine Wood |
| Cost | $50 – $60 |
4. DIY Smoker Plans
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Old Refrigerator |
| Cost | $15-$50 |
The materials needed for this amazing smoker include a reciprocating saw, a lid to cover the pit or box, some hand tools, bricks, an old freezer or fridge, 2 dryer vent ducting, and a smoke baffle. After listing the materials, the creator started by making the hole for ducting, then dug a hole for the firebox. After that, the guide assembles everything and makes a brick tunnel to insert the ducting.
5. How To Make A Smoker
To give a solid foundation, the instructor used concrete blocks to build the base of the smokehouse, then he built the wooden house on it. It is very simple and cheap.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50-$100 |
6. Hot And Cold Smoker Build
If you have great woodworking skills, this project will be much easier and straightforward just like any other project; cut your wood into pieces and assemble a frame out of it. Install the slider and shelves and boom you’re done! However, for a beginner, the video is very explanatory enough to help you grab the concept. One important thing a beginner should know is that a cold smoker always has two chambers; one for what you’re cooking and the other for the heat.
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50 |
7. DIY Tin Can Meat Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Tin Can |
| Cost | $5-$10 |
Do you know that with tin you can make an amazing and functional smoker with few other materials? Apparently, the cost of making this is very minimal as the materials and tools required are minimal as well.
The first step is to trace the bottom of a small can near the bottom side of the big can and cut the traced hoe with a cutter. Then make three holes at the top of the big can, then insert the small one in the hole on the side of the large can and you’re good to go.
Homemade Pellet Smoker Plans
Now, let’s check out pellet smokers. Pellet smokers need an outlet to function and therefore they’re big and not very easy to carry around. However, the food tasted good with amazing flavor and it cooked over high temperatures up to 450 Fahrenheit when compared with an electric smoker.
8. DIY Pellet Smoker
This pellet smoker plan is out of the ordinary! Turning an old smoker into a pellet pro (automatic pellet grill) might look simple and you’re not building anything from scratch, but installing the hardware can be quite tedious. The actual price of the pellet pro from the store is up to $500 but you can pick all the boys and pieces you need to turn the smoker into a pellet pro for just $200.
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Old smoker |
| Cost | $200 – $300 |
9. DIY Flower Pot Smoker
Do you know you can make a smoker from a flower pot? Amazing right? Follow the step by step instructions on how to make this flower pot smoker with ease.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Flower Pot Smoker |
| Cost | $10-$40 |
10. DIY Easy And Cheap Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, wire |
| Cost | $1-$2 |
This guide will show you how to make a smoker from a stainless steel bucket, 2 plant pots, and wood. It is very simple and straightforward and it requires little to no cost of production.
11. Convert An Old Fridge Into A Pellet Smoker
That old refrigerator you’ve abandoned will come in handy for this kind of smoker plan. All you have to do is to get the old Fridge and follow the instructions given in this video. The fridge with metal inside will work better ( other materials like porcelain metal will work as well). Remove all the plastic inside the fridge and replace some parts with stainless steel. In case you can’t get stainless steel you can use a 13 gauge steel.
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Old Fridge |
| Cost | $500 – $1000 |
12. How To Build A Pellet Smoker Grill At Home
Pellet smokers are very easy to cook with and you can control the heat by knowing the right amount of pellets to put inside. There’s a control panel attached to the side of the smoker to make it all easier. The range of pellets for pellet smokers is between 20 pounds to 35 pounds. Though some pellet smokers (like the one in this video) take longer to cook – up to 15 hours – and this depends on the type of food you’re cooking with it.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Pellet pro smoker |
| Cost | $500 |
13. DIY Homemade Smoker
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
To make this smoker, you will need a box, a vent, a wood chip pan, a drip pan, racks, and a thermometer. The guide started by making the model for the smoker then using the model as a template for the whole project. Though the materials and tools required for the DIY project are quite much, the process is simple and straightforward. It is cheap as well.
14. How To Build A Smokehouse
The instructor started by making the foundation for the smokehouse. He poured mixed concrete on the marked area for the smokehouse. Then, he laid the blocks and assembled the wooden house on them.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50-$100 |
Homemade Smoker Box Plans
Mostly, a smoker box is always square or rectangular and always has two chambers where the upper chamber is the food chamber (it will be perforated) and the lower part is solid and it contains the heating source.
15. DIY Smoker Box Build
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood & timber batten |
| Cost | $200-$500 |
This plan will show you that you can build a smoker box without any skill specialization either in welding or woodwork. Just follow the instructions and gather the materials and tools listed. Let’s see how it goes; the interior of the smoker is built with a fireproof board. To ensure that the smoke is evenly distributed across the cooking chamber, you need to install a smoke spreader. It is a perforated sheet of fireproof board that is placed between the cooking chamber and the smoke box. Instead of the smoke going upward, it is forced to go through the perforation.
16. How To Build Your Own Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wire mesh |
| Cost | $3-$6 |
This is made from wire mesh/ wire rack, pliers, sweet/ biscuit tin, screwdriver, and wood chips. The first step is to make two small holes in the lid of the tin, then place a piece of wood chip at the bottom of the tin. After this, use the plier to modify the mesh into a rack that will fit into the tin. Place the meat/ fish on the rack and you’re good to go. Just with these few steps you can have a smoker in your backyard and increase the amazing taste of your meat or fish.
17. Homemade BBQ Smoker Plans
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Disposable foil pan |
| Cost | $1-$3 |
Do you know you can build a box smoker with a disposable aluminum bread pan, wood chips, and foil paper? Let the wood chips soak overnight at most (the minimum time is 2 hours). This process allows the chips to be moist and produce enough smoke without catching fire or burn. Drained the chips and wrapped them in foil paper. poke holes in the foil paper to allow the smoke to escape. Now, you can put it on your grill, turn on the grill and let the wood chips heat up for about 10 minutes before putting in your food.
18. DIY Smoker From Propane Tanks
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Gas Tank |
| Cost | $10-$40 |
This is made from 2 propane tanks. This instructable guide will show you how to make a smoker from those 2 propane tanks coupling with a few other materials and tools. The first step is to drain the tank then make holes in the tank. The guide lay much emphasis on the safety measure while draining the tank and while handling it.
19. Homemade Smoker Box DIY
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Wooden box |
| Cost |
Do you know that just any food can be smoked? That is why you should get yourself a smoker to make smoking all yummy. The heat source for the smoker is electric (hot plate). The shape and size of the smoker make it perfect for a “hot” smoking process. This means it can maintain a constant temperature between 210 degrees to 240 degrees for hours. The smoker is big enough to contain six cooking racks.
Homemade Reverse Flow Smoker Plans
A reverse flow smoker is built to control even heat from the heating source and let you have a low temperature in your smoker. This means the reverse flow does all the work, all you have to do is put your food inside and let it cool for some hours. Let’s check out some great ideas for reverse-flow smokers.
20. DIY Giant Offset Smoker
If you want to up your grill game, this giant offset smoker is great. Though it is very stressful to put together, it will surely give you the best grilling experience as it has a large cooking chamber. It required welding skills as much as the ability to handle some power tools. Because of its gigantic nature, you will need extra support/manpower to construct it. It is suitable for commercial use or a grill festival.
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Gas tank |
| Cost | $100-$150 |
21. DIY Reverse Smoker
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Gas tank |
| Cost | $160 |
If you love grilled food, then you should give a DIY smoker a chance so it can add color to your grilling experience. This reverse-flow smoker is made from two LP gas tanks (big and small). The first thing to do on the gas tank is to cut off the base and leg, then the part suitable for the door. In the small tank, measure the height of the smoke tank and cut off the base to install wheels, such that it will be easily moveable.
22. Homemade Tabletop Reverse Smoker Build
Here is how to build a tabletop reverse smoker with an old gas bottle. The procedure is exhausting, time-consuming, and requires welding skills. However, this video simplified it as all the details of the construction were captured right from creating the vent, doors, handles, chimney chamber, and other parts. The smoker has two chambers made from two old gas tanks – the food chamber and the heating chamber. Once the construction is done, spray paint it with a fireproof coating for safety.
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Old gas tanks |
| Cost | $500 |
23. How To Build A Reverse Flow Smoker
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Steel |
| Cost |
This instructable guide will show you the basic steps required to put together a reverse-flow smoker. The smoker is constructed with a firebox by the side of the cooking chamber with a steel baffle plate that keeps the heat off the meat directly. However, the meat has the appropriate amount of smoke to cook. The smoker is made from recycled and new metals. The most expensive material in this plan is steel because you need thick steel for the firebox.
Homemade Vertical Smoker Plans
A vertical smoker can be any smoker that is vertically oriented. Therefore, you can explore all kinds of smokers or build with any materials as long as you can place them upright.
24. How To Build A Vertical Smoker From a Propane Tank
Have you got an old propane tank that is of no use anymore? Here is a great way to make the old tank useful once again. Let’s turn it into a tall amazing grill smoker! The procedure for this smoker plan is quite tedious as the tank is big and long, it also requires the use of welding and the ability to control some power drills. Hardware such as metal hinges and brackets are required.
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Propane tank |
| Cost | $100 – $150 |
25. How To Make A Vertical Smoker
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Metal |
| Cost | $100 |
This amazing vertical smoker is inspired by the Japanese kamado cooker. Kamado is a ceramic cooker that has efficient fuel control and can grill at a very high temperature. However, the thermal mass is extraordinary. These features made it stand out, therefore, the creator of this smoker took advantage of these coupled with his ideas to make an amazing vertical smoker that has enough cooking space, is sustainable, uses charcoal as a fuel source, and retains heat greatly.
26. Vertical Smoker Build
The size of this vertical smoker will determine the total cost. A 20″/20″ vertical smoker made with ¼” steel will cost up to $950 while a 30″/20″ smoker made with 3/16″ steel will be $550. The process of putting the steel together is welding, therefore you need to have all the safety equipment on the ground as you follow the step-by-step instructions provided. Aside from the welding tolls, it requires some other power tools
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Steel |
| Cost | $100-$150 |
27. 500 Gallon Vertical Smoker
One major feature of this giant vertical smoker is that it has gear tires that can enhance the movement from one place to the other. As the propane tank is big, it will require some powerful tools to operate it. However, ensure to flush the tank with enough water to remove the remaining gas before cutting it open. Also, you can leave out some water in it while cutting and burn out the remaining fumes with wood.
| Level | Hard |
| Material | 500-gallon propane tank |
| Cost | $100-$150 |
28. DIY Primitive Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, wire |
| Cost | $1-$2 |
Barbecue has been in existence long before technology, and long before all the advanced smokers. During the stone age, the mode of smoking meat or fish was through stones and sticks. In this guide, you will learn how to make this primitive smoker with virtually no cost.
When you have one of these primitive smokers in your backyard or anywhere near you, it gives you the chance to live in the past and taste the yummy barbecue from the primitive smoker.
29. DIY Smoker From 2 Geyers
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Gas Tank |
| Cost | $30-$80 |
This instructable guide started by cutting the short water heater to make the fire chamber, then built a strong and steel base for the fire chamber. After this, the next step is to make a hole in the fire chamber to allow smoke to escape. It is a very simple and cheap project.
Homemade Offset Smoker Plans
If you don’t need your food close to the fire chamber, an offset smoker is a good plan. Though they might not be able to give controlled, consistent temperatures as in the case of a reversed offset smoker, they can produce indirect heat to cook your food (low and slow) greatly.
30. DIY Offset Smoker
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Steel |
| Cost | $700 – $800 |
Check out this amazing offset smoker! The firebox of the smoker is located by the side with a layer of steel separating it from the cooking chamber. This allows the heat to get to your food indirectly. The firebox and the cooking chamber are 50 cm x 67cm (in length) and 144 cm in length (52cm diameter) respectively. The firebox is semi-insulated as it is a box inside a box with ceramic wool surrounding the sides apart from the top.
31. How To Make A DIY Offset Smoker
Apart from the detailed explanation on the process of making this amazing offset smoker, the instructor also gives tips and tricks to make the smoker unique and super amazing. Watch the video below to get more details about the smoker.
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $20-$50 |
32. How To Build A Mini Offset Smoker
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Scrap metal |
| Cost | $30 – $50 |
Build an offset smoker with some scrap metals! The size of the smoker is small as well as it is cheap and effective. The first thing to do is to clean, polish and prepare the scrap metals for the new build. Once the metals are cleansed, cut them into pieces for the components of the smokers. Some of the components include a chimney, handles, a door, and a cooking chamber. The construction requires some equipment and tools to make it easier.
Homemade Barrel Smoker Plans
Barrel smoker, unlike other smokers, needs constant maintenance because it is completely made from wood (old barrels). The maintenance involves filling the barrel with water occasionally to rehydrate the wood. This will keep the stability in check and effective.
33. Whiskey Barrel BBQ Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Barrel |
| Cost | $70 |
If you are interested in DIY projects, here is an amazing construction that will leave you in awe with the outcome. It’s a barrel smoker! Amazing as it is. All you have to do is to get a whiskey or wine barrel and clean/sand it thoroughly. Drill holes in it and cut off the lid. Clean/sand the barrel a little more, then install the temperature guard and air intake. After these, prepare the interior as described in this guide, and in no time, your barrel smoker will be ready.
34. How To Make A Whiskey Barrel Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Whiskey barrel |
| Cost | $50 |
Here is how to build another barrel smoker with an old whiskey barrel. The design of the smoker is amazing but another thing is the maintenance – it requires some extra maintenance than some other smokers. This involves filling the barrel with water occasionally to rehydrate the wood. If this maintenance is not in place the stave might get damaged completely as it will start shrinking as you’re using it.
35. DIY Smoker From 55 Gallon Drum
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $10-$30 |
With a steel drum and a few plumbing parts, you can have this amazing smoker that requires no welding. Welding skills are very necessary for making anything with steel but due to the simplicity of this project, the creator decided not to use welding. This will make it easy for beginners to partake in the DIY project. The first step after gathering the materials is making the plans and identifying the parts.
36. How To Build A Smoker For Your Backyard
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $10-$30 |
Are you thinking of building a smoker in your backyard for BBQ or steak and roasted food for any outdoor event? This is a very good DIY smoker that is very great for your backyard. The creator emphasized the reason why you should have a smoker in your backyard and then provided a PDF file that detailed the process of making the smoker.
37. How To Build A Barrel Smoker
The first step in making this smoker is to get a barrel, a gas cylinder, and its accessories. After getting this, remove the paint from the barrel by simply flame polishing the barrel. After this, the next step is to start making the fore chamber and other parts.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Barrel |
| Cost | $50-$100 |
38. DIY Ugly Drum Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $10-$40 |
The most common materials used for DIY smokers recently are steel drums. It is very amazing and its height is high enough to make a table. In this guide, you will learn how to make a smoker from an ugly steel drum.
Apart from the drum, other materials required for the smoker include a ball valve, 1/2 inch bushing, M20 washers, shelving rail, shelf clips, nut and bolts, high-temperature paint, and handles. The guide also includes a link to the FAQ and the process of making the smoker.
39. How To Build Ugly Drum Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $10-$40 |
The guide started by giving the general plan for the DIY project and this explained the basic concept of the smoker that is to be made. After this, the guide went further to list the materials and tools required for the work before going into the step by step instructions. It is advisable to get a new drum according to this guide. This will help to know that the drum is not used for anything before the project.
40. Drum Smoker DIY
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $10-$30 |
Meat or fishing smoking is an activity that requires time and patience. Therefore, the great thing you can do for yourself is to make a smoker that will be comfortable for you, cheap and easy to make. The materials required include a 55-gallon drum, Sawzall, dishwasher detergent, pressure washer, weed torch/flame element, 2 can of high-temperature Rustoleum primer, cooking oil, cast iron pan, circular metal grate, drill, L shape brackets, bolts, and baking pan.
41. DIY Trash Can Smoker
This is made from a new trash can, steel pipe, drill, steel rod, lid, steel pipe elbow, and bolts. All the materials and tools listed above can be readily available at the hardware store, they are affordable and once the materials and tools are ready, follow the steps in the video and build your own smoker.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Tin Can |
| Cost | $5-$10 |
42. DIY No-Weld Double Barrel Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
This smoker is definitely for 3 categories of people; someone who needs to smoke meat or fish, someone who has no skill or experience in welding and lastly, someone who has a low budget. If you fall in any of the categories, you should follow this guide in making a no-weld double barrel smoker. The first thing that needs to be done is to draw a well-organized plan for the smoker and the rest is a story.
Homemade Brick Smoker Plans
Let’s see some ideas on how you can make a brick smoker at home. The smokers listed below are either made from bricks, CMU blocks, or concrete. All these are good insulators but hold a great amount of heat. Hence, brick smokers are amazing when it comes to heat retention.
43. DIY Brick Smoker
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Brick |
| Cost | $500 |
This brick smoker is a huge construction that is stuck to one place, you can’t move it. Since it is outdoors, it is prone to all the weather changes but one amazing thing about it is that rain doesn’t affect it. You can fire the brick smoker with charcoal or wood, but charcoal is preferred (up to 10 lumps at a time) because it can hold out the fire for long. You can as well combine both. The firebox vent keeps the heat under control, however, if you notice the heat is getting low or getting too much, you can open the firebox vent to recover it.
44. DIY Cinder Block Offset Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Cinder block (CMU) |
| Cost | $70 |
One advantage of building a smoker with a large capacity cinder block is to get better insulation, over expensive steel smokers. The first step you need to take in building this is to find a location and clear the area. Then soften and level the area before laying the base blocks. Use a level to confirm flatness and eliminate all air gaps. Then build the firebox with an air inlet and outlet as shown in this instructable guide.
45. DIY Concrete Kamado Smoker
This is made from concrete blocks, bricks, plywood, a grate, spray paint and a thin tile. It can be made in under 5 minutes with as little as $50. It is simple and can be built with no tools.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Concrete |
| Cost | $50-$100 |
46. How To Build A Smokehouse
This is made from untreated timber, concrete, renders, bricks, and steel. After listing the materials, the instructor dive right into the process of making the smoker.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Bricks |
| Cost | $10-$20 |
47. DIY Smoker Build
This video tutorial will show you how to make a smoker by yourself using a few tools and straightforward steps explained by the instructor. The smoker is made from bricks and cement. The first step is to lay the foundation for the smoking chamber, then build it with concrete, cement and brick. After this, a roof is placed in the smoker and that is it.
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Blocks |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
48. How To Build A Brick BBQ Smoker
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Brick |
| Cost | $200 |
This vertical brick smoker operates on a gas heat source; a gas burner is placed at the base of the smoker. Then, the burner heats a heavy cast iron as it heats the air and the brick of the smoker. You can add wood chips to the burner to create smoke. Lay out the foundation of the smoker and let it harden before laying the double course of bricks (first layer). After the first layer leaves a gap wide enough to fit the gas burner and continue to leave this gap as you lay the third and fourth layers of bricks.
49. How To Build A Cinder Block Smoker
This is made from 24 Cindy blocks, renal sheet metal, expanded metal and plywood. The cost of making this smoker is up to $200. If you follow the instructions in the video you will be able to make one yourself. The video includes links to some important materials used in the making of the smoker.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Blocks |
| Cost | $5-$10 |
Homemade Sausage Smoker Plans
Have you been looking for a way to go about smoking your sausage? This plan has some great ideas you can tap from. You can make a big (commercial) smoker with concrete, block, and wood or a small smoker with foil baking pans (good if you’re on a budget). Check them out!
50. How To Build A Sausage Smoker
This sausage smoker is made from wood (plywood and 2×4″) but the base/foundation is made from concrete and blocks. This makes the smoker efficient and great. A pipe from the heating source is connected to the back bottom of the smoker and a chimney at the top. You decided to paint the smoker or leave it as it is. The chimney is made from a can.
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $300 |
51. Cheap DIY Sausage Smoker
If you want a smoker but you’re on a budget, this plan is what you’re looking for. The plan used two aluminum foil baking pans, foil paper, two clips, and wood pellets. Cut an X-shaped hole on top of one pan and a hole on the bottom corner of the other. Then, put two cups of pellets inside the foil paper. Wrap the pellet and poke holes around the foil paper -ensure the holes are not too much, then cut off the excess foil and leave an opening at one end for oxygen. Use two pieces of wood to separate the heating source (wrapped wooden pellet,) from the cooking chamber.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Aluminum foil baking pan |
| Cost | $50 |
52. How To Build A Backyard Smoker
You don’t have to start looking around for the materials and tools to build your smoker, this video guide includes the list of materials and tools required and links to where you can get each of them. Once you have the materials, you can have your backyard smoker.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Drum |
| Cost | $10-$40 |
53. How To Make A Sausage Smoker
| Level | Medium |
| Material | pot |
| Cost | $100 |
Take a look at this awesome smoker made from the pot and some metals. To make the smoker effective, you need a round grill for the pot; the great should be up to 32 cm in diameter. You can easily buy a round grill of the right size in a store or you can build one for yourself with ¼” steel rods. Making the grill yourself will allow you to incorporate all the features you like; such as handles, and some stands. After making the grill, install it inside and pot and connect the heating source.
54. DIY File Cabinet Smoker
This amazing smoker will make your meat smoking very fast and awesome. It is made from file cabinets and it costs up to $35. It is very easy and affordable. A high-temperature paint is used to paint the smoker and by following the instructions given by the instructor you will be able to make this smoker with ease.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | File Cabinet |
| Cost | $20-$35 |
Homemade Electric Smoker Plans
Most electric smokers use a hot plate as their fuel/heating source because the hot plate produces high heat and it is customizable; you can make it work the way you like. You can also use a gas burner. Either way, if you want it to produce smoke, you can add camped chips to the burner.
55. Beer Keg No-weld Electric Smoker
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Beer keg |
| Cost | $80 |
Building a smoker with a beer keg doesn’t require any welding but you need to be extra careful while cutting the keg. The keg has a fine line around it that is easy to follow (the cutting is made easier but not without the safety gears in place). After cutting the keg, the next line of action is fixing the legs; you can get just three legs from IKEA without taking the fourth or the tabletop. Then, measure, mark, drill, and screw the legs on. Ensure all the hardware is stainless steel if you don’t want much zinc diffusing into your food.
56. How To Make A Homemade Smoker
This homemade smoker is made for less than $20 and it is super amazing. The instructor started by giving the importance of such smokers and why you need to have one. After this, he proceeded to explain how to build the smoker.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Electric Stove |
| Cost | $10-$20 |
57. DIY Electric Smoker
Buying an electric smoker might not be as effective as you want it to be, so why not customize the smoker and upgrade it to your standard? The exterior dimension of the smoker is 23″ by 22½” wide and 40″ high. The interior dimensions are 19″ by 21′ wide and 27″ inches high. It has a bottom drawer that contains the hot plate or charcoal as the fuel source. Also, a thermometer is fixed outside the smoker to let you in on what is going on the inside.
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Pine |
| Cost | $150 |
58. DIY Electric Smoker
The materials needed for this include pine, metal grate, stainless screws, hinges, latch, and casters. The instructor gives a detailed explanation of the process of making the smoker and this should be very helpful for beginners.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $5-$10 |
59. Homemade Electric Smoker
This homemade electric smoker from this plan is very easy to put together but you need to be extra careful when doing this. There are only two components in this smoker; the terracotta pot that serves as the smoker/ cooking chamber and the hot plate – the heating source. You have to disassemble the hot plate and take away the burner. After that, connect the extra wire to the existing wires in the hot plate. Pass the wire through the hole under the pot and reconnect the burner from inside the pot. Let the hot plate produce the heat and the burner will cook your meat inside the pot!
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Terracotta flower pot |
| Cost | $50 |
60. Charcoal To Electric Smoker Conversion
Do you need a nudge on how to turn your charcoal smoker into an electric one? All you have to do is to clean and repaint the smoker very well then stack some hot plates at the bottom. If the charcoal smoker can’t contain two hot plates at the bottom, you can put one at the bottom and the other on a rack above it. The hot plates used in this video are 1100 watts each. The major problem with this smoker is that the hotplate is made of plastic and can melt at some high temperatures.
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Hot plates |
| Cost | $30 – $50 |
Conclusion
There you have it! 10 amazing DIY smoker Plans you can tap from different ideas that allow your creativity to run wide and produce the most amazing smokers. The smokers differed from one another in the ways they operate and how much heat each needed to cook whatever they put inside.
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