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 dont 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.\r<br>\r<br>A four drawer vertical file cabinet (get for free off craigslist.com)\r<br>2x1x16 piece of wood x 15 \r<br>chicken wire or 1/2 hardware cloth\r<br>Reflectix Duct wrap insulation (optinal) $8.00 for 25 x 4 at Lowes\r<br>coat hangers x 2 \r<br>wire cutters\r<br>A corded drill\r<br>A 1 wood drill bit (only if you want to cook drum sticks)\r<br>An old pot or pan or coffee can\r<br>1 3/8 stepped drill bit $9.95 \r<br>\r<br>1100 W electric hot plate $13.99 \r<br>\r<br>4 barbecue thermometers $12.99 for two\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>Cooling racks x2 $9.95 \r<br>\r<br>Mesquite wood chips $3.99 for 3 lbs \r<br>\r<br>For more great videos dont forget to Subscribe to the Catfish and Carp YouTube channel or check us out on the web at
