Re-evaluating my Smoker

I have a low end smoker that I use occasionally to make some fancy pantsy meals that have smokey tastes. It is too small for the big meat events and lacks macho control needs for a more robust event. I just like it. I was out using the gas grill to make some steaks and took a look at the smoker only to discover it had rusted through in the burner box area. Pop rivet and sheet metal time for little smoker. I am not a toss it out type chef when I have skills that translate out of my cooking skills area. Time to get medieval on its buttox and wrap the good metal with new metal and rebuild a burning box. We will see if I merit in that area and get a smoked mac and cheese in the belly of my gal this weekend. Will add my photo or two later.