I am in need of a new one. My old one has burned through the bottom. I used to buy them at HEB but apparently they don't carry them anymore. Maybe they are not high end enough for the SOCO crowd these days and I get that, but I have been cooking and smoking meats on that type of smoker for the last 20 years. I know how to cook on that type of smoker so I am hoping I can find one here in town or relatively close.

Bucees in Waller maybe? I can't remember what they have.

What about Academy or Ace Hardware?

Farm Patch?

+2 Farm Patch

I would also check the big box stores because they'll start to close out their summer smokers and grills.

(And btw, we prefer the term So-Cost)

(jk, I don't know what people prefer but SOCO seems incomplete and dewshy)

There's a BBQ store in Hempstead at Hwy 6 & 290 next door to Steinhauser's. I haven't shopped there yet.
https://www.thebarbquestore.com/shop/grills
Link to the Original Pit Barrell:
https://www.thebarbquestore.com/shop/p/pit-barrel-pbx-jlgsb

Barrel Bum Smokers

https://www.barrelbumsmokers.com/

I own Barrel Bum Smokers and Short Rib Drum Smokers. We fabricate custom drum smokers. We can make it however you want.

www.shortribdrumsmokers.com

www.barrelbumsmokers.com

You can see it builds on our websites and Facebook pages. We're again on Instagram and TikTok.

I dont think these suggestions are what the OP is looking for. He's looking for a simple barrel grill. HEB used to sell them for around $100. We had one and they wear out fast.

halibut sinclair said:

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I dont think these suggestions are what the OP is looking for. He's looking for a simple barrel grill. HEB used to sell them for around $100. We had one and they wear out fast.halibut

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halibut sinclair knows exactly the kind of smoker that I used to buy, I will look into these other option that have been presented. Thanks so much for the help. Ya'll never let me down when I need help with something.

I do know a welder, Maybe I'll just knock out the rusted bottom and have him weld on a new one.

Something like this at Walmart?

Academy or Walmart would be where I would look first for the best price.

Txmoe said:

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I would also check the big box stores because they'll start to close out their summer smokers and grills.

(And btw, we prefer the term So-Cost)

(jk, I don't know what people prefer but SOCO seems incomplete and dewshy)

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So it costs. Most everything costs.

eloc62 said:

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I do know a welder, Maybe I'll just knock out the rusted bottom and have him weld on a new one.

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Yep, My FIL would do that every few years and used a barrel cooker for about 45 years.

This is the grill:

https://www.heb.com/product-detail/atascosa-barrel-bbq-pit/6330

Looks like the company that made them went out of business.

aggiedata said:

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Something like this at Walmart?

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I have the smaller version of this grill and it is actually pretty good for the price.

Baylor Backyard in Navasota has barrel smokers both finished and diy friendly versions that aren't put together or painted. They have a whole store committed to outdoor kitchen components as well as seasonings, sauces, charcoal, etc. These are very good people that I have done business with for years in their lumber store.

https://baylorbackyard.com/drum-kits/

woodiewood1 said:

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eloc62 said:

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I do know a welder, Maybe I'll just knock out the rusted bottom and have him weld on a new one.

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Yep, My FIL would do that every few years and used a barrel cooker for about 45 years.

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I am actually starting to think this might be my fave option, especially since you have seem to have done it and it worked. I just hate to give up on this smoker because it is just so well seasoned and just cooks so good, like your favorite trusty cast iron skillet.