This video explains How to build a smoker or barbecue from a file cabinet with step by step video and instruction plus a really simple beginner recipe. If you want to build a smoker or barbecue then consider making one from a file cabinet. It takes only a few hours, minimum tools, it works great and it the whole thing can easily cost $20 – $40 if you don’t have to buy the tools or if you have a little creativity. Here is a list of what you will need to build a file cabinet smoker / barbecue.

A four drawer vertical file cabinet (get for free off craigslist.com)
2″x1″x16″ piece of wood x 15
chicken wire or 1/2″ hardware cloth
Reflectix Duct wrap insulation (optinal) $8.00 for 25′ x 4′ at Lowes
coat hangers x 2
wire cutters
A corded drill
A 1″ wood drill bit (only if you want to cook drum sticks)
An old pot or pan or coffee can
1 3/8″ stepped drill bit $9.95 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FZ2UOY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

1100 W electric hot plate $13.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T0SN0K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

4 barbecue thermometers $12.99 for two
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0108P1N7U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

Cooling racks x2 $9.95 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IOG8Z2M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Mesquite wood chips $3.99 for 3 lbs http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CBJCR?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

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