We get asked all the time what is a great smoker to get a start on and we have been hearing so much about the UDS or Ugly Drum Smoker and the folks at fix.com were kind enough to share this great little infographic with us on how to build one yourself. So if you are just getting started and want to keep the budget low as you get started, BBQ Pro Shop has

The assembly of an ugly drum smoker is a true barbecue experience. If you love a good “do it yourself” project and want a good, high-quality smoker for very little money, this project is perfect. The best part is that you are making one of the best smokers you can get, as it is simple to light and you can easily maintain a nice “low and slow” barbecue temperature. Depending on your creativity and painting skills, there is no reason your ugly drum smoker needs to be ugly! Pick your favorite sport team’s colors and be creative. You can also attach a bottle opener to the drum for convenient beverage opening as you smoke your afternoons away.

Source: Fix.com