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Those are beautiful! I love my 85 gal drum. Keep us posted on the build also! Good job boys!
What link exactly??? I've got a overpack drum on tap and I can't find a grate anywhere so I was thinking to use it as outside dropping a 45 gallon (Imperial) in it and filling between with a fire concrete mix. But if there is grills big enough to take advantage I might change my mind.snip- Thanks BigMista for that link. I have another 55 gal that needs a little tlc too. Hope to complete Drums #2 and #3 this weekend.
What link exactly??? I've got a overpack drum on tap and I can't find a grate anywhere so I was thinking to use it as outside dropping a 45 gallon (Imperial) in it and filling between with a fire concrete mix. But if there is grills big enough to take advantage I might change my mind.
Is this the grate you're talking about?
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/rome-24-1-2-round-cooking-grate.aspx?a=503448
What link exactly??? I've got a overpack drum on tap and I can't find a grate anywhere so I was thinking to use it as outside dropping a 45 gallon (Imperial) in it and filling between with a fire concrete mix. But if there is grills big enough to take advantage I might change my mind.
SAFETY:icon_pissedWe tried to create as much of an assembly line as possible- 1st step we took was measuring 2 inches up from the bottom, marking with grease pencil, center punching our marks, drilling some pilot holes, then using step bit to drill 1 inch holes
Diver, where did you score on the 85 gallon drums and do they have any more. I live in Wilson, not too far from you and would love to get my hands on a few of them.
SAFETY:icon_pissed
I think this may have been a one time score, but I'll let you know if any more become available.
safety glassesWe had a fire dept overseeing the whole construction! :icon_bigsmil
ON THE FARM said:are you guys sure there is a coating in them?
i just picked one of these brand new and they said they are not coated with any thing. maybe a light oil from making them.
are you guys sure there is a coating in them?
i just picked one of these brand new and they said they are not coated with any thing. maybe a light oil from making them.
Looks like some good old soap and water are all that those drums need. Great score!
What type of business uses those sized drums? If I knew where to look, I might be able to scrounge some up in the Memphis area.
Thanks.
Based on the research I did, 85 gallon drums are also called "overwrap drums" because a 55 gallon drum is often placed inside the drum. They're kept on hand in case a 55-gallon drum springs a leak and needs to be overwrapped (hence the term "salvage drum"), and are also used proactively if an especially hazardous material is being transported and a double wall of protection is desired. I don't think many commercial materials are transported directly in these drums, but I could be wrong.
Check environmental clean up companies in your area.