Stainless 55gal Drums on CL

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-04-2007, 07:50 AM

Hummmm -- these might be the ticket even for $100
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/tls/342556596.html

Arlin_MacRae · 06-04-2007, 08:13 AM

I didn't even know they MADE stainless 55 gallon drums. Good find!

parrothead · 06-04-2007, 08:23 AM

That sounds like a deal and a half! If they were close, I would buy them all even without a plan for them.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-04-2007, 08:52 AM

Holy Chit, I just did a google search for "stainless 55gal drum".

There is a lot of stuff out there. These are new and too expensive, but there have to be a lot of used ones out there somewhere.

http://www.labsafety.com/store/Mater...l_Drums/10963/

Also found stainless covers and lots of other related stuff.

tony76248 · 06-04-2007, 09:16 AM

Gotta love stainless!

biffleg · 06-04-2007, 09:20 AM

If only they were closer

if they're in the shape they say - that's a steal right there!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-04-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biffleg

If only they were closer

if they're in the shape they say - that's a steal right there!

One could even say a stainless steal.

RichardF · 06-04-2007, 09:26 AM

Remember - That a stainless drum will be be harder to work on.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-04-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardF

Remember - That a stainless drum will be be harder to work on.

If all you do is drill some holes, it should be ok with the right bit. But it's a good point to remember.

A stainless drum smoker sure would be a sweet looking one, though, and worth the extra effort.

Edit: Just looked up Stepbits and the expressly say they work with stainless sheet and tubing. http://www.stepbits.com/

swamprb · 06-04-2007, 09:41 AM

A guy was selling SS drums on CL around here for $300, said he was in the "fishing industry" and had access to a few of them, wouldn't budge on the price. I was just "fishing" for info. My brother does some marine welding on the side and I asked him to keep his eyes peeled for me.

ElCheapoBrian

Beerwolf · 06-04-2007, 10:16 PM

IF Im not mistaken... isnt there something about Stainless starting to rust if it is heated? Isnt that the reason for a "sanitary weld" in food applications (purging the back of the weld with Argon as it is being welded)

That being said....and the fabrication issues... what is the advantage of a stainless drum?

Bentley · 06-04-2007, 10:54 PM

"high quality stainless with 2 bung holes in top."

I thought a chicken was the only thing with a bung hole...LOL!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-05-2007, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerwolf

IF Im not mistaken... isnt there something about Stainless starting to rust if it is heated? Isnt that the reason for a "sanitary weld" in food applications (purging the back of the weld with Argon as it is being welded)

That being said....and the fabrication issues... what is the advantage of a stainless drum?

I must admit that I don't know. Isn't the grill that holds the charcoal ring in the WSM made of stainless? I have stainless cookware that gets pretty high heat on the gas stove with no problems.

Maybe it depends on the temperature? Since the charcoal is held away from the drum itself, perhaps the drum won't be affected.

This merits some research. Thanks for the question.

iowatriker · 06-05-2007, 09:51 PM

How do I ship to Iowa, I would buy two.

rookiedad · 06-06-2007, 07:53 AM

yup, checked with a guy in the know about stainless and he said that welding or extreme heat ruins the properties of stainless by making the surface poreous*sp* and allowing water to get in the pores and oxidize. i would be interested to hear from someone using a stainless smoker though.

phil

06-04-2007, 07:50 AM	#1
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Stainless 55gal Drums on CL Hummmm -- these might be the ticket even for $100 http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/tls/342556596.html __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

06-04-2007, 08:13 AM	#2
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	I didn't even know they MADE stainless 55 gallon drums. Good find! __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

06-04-2007, 08:23 AM	#3
parrothead somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL	That sounds like a deal and a half! If they were close, I would buy them all even without a plan for them. __________________ Greg American Picker Blog

06-04-2007, 08:52 AM	#4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Holy Chit, I just did a google search for "stainless 55gal drum". There is a lot of stuff out there. These are new and too expensive, but there have to be a lot of used ones out there somewhere. http://www.labsafety.com/store/Mater...l_Drums/10963/ Also found stainless covers and lots of other related stuff. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

06-04-2007, 09:16 AM	#5
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX	Gotta love stainless! __________________ "Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ!

06-04-2007, 09:20 AM	#6
biffleg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-16-05 Location: North Carolina	If only they were closer if they're in the shape they say - that's a steal right there!

06-04-2007, 09:26 AM	#8
RichardF is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-07-05 Location: the best day ever	Remember - That a stainless drum will be be harder to work on. __________________ if you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him Live every week like it's shark week

06-04-2007, 09:41 AM	#10
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	A guy was selling SS drums on CL around here for $300, said he was in the "fishing industry" and had access to a few of them, wouldn't budge on the price. I was just "fishing" for info. My brother does some marine welding on the side and I asked him to keep his eyes peeled for me. ElCheapoBrian __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

06-04-2007, 10:16 PM	#11
Beerwolf Take a breath! Join Date: 06-03-07 Location: Cloverdale, Ca	IF Im not mistaken... isnt there something about Stainless starting to rust if it is heated? Isnt that the reason for a "sanitary weld" in food applications (purging the back of the weld with Argon as it is being welded) That being said....and the fabrication issues... what is the advantage of a stainless drum?

06-04-2007, 10:54 PM	#12
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Culpeper, Virginia	A chicken cooker... "high quality stainless with 2 bung holes in top." I thought a chicken was the only thing with a bung hole...LOL! __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

06-05-2007, 09:51 PM	#14
iowatriker Found some matches. Join Date: 08-03-06 Location: Fostoria Ia,	How do I ship to Iowa, I would buy two. __________________ Where theres smoke there is a masterpiece in the making.

06-06-2007, 07:53 AM	#15
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y.	yup, checked with a guy in the know about stainless and he said that welding or extreme heat ruins the properties of stainless by making the surface poreoussp and allowing water to get in the pores and oxidize. i would be interested to hear from someone using a stainless smoker though. phil

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