UDS Drum Score

[SmokinAussie]

G'Day Bruces'

I just had the best luck! The bloke in the factory next to my print shop is retiring and closing his business. He was a seller of chains, ropes, wires, lift and hoist equipment. Apparently, a lot of chain is supplied in these big drums. I was having a chat to him and asked what he was going to do with the drums. He was looking for a place to get rid of them!

They certainly look beat up, but I'm not complaining!

These drums are painted inside, but do not appear (at least to me) to have a liner of any kind.

Also, no lids.. so I'll have to do something about that. All in all, not too bad!

Cheers!

Bill

 

[Phubar]

Congratsz Ausz!:clap:
Now...burn em out and don't inhale the Phumes!!!

 

[SmokinAussie]

Congratsz Ausz!:clap:
Now...burn em out and don't inhale the Phumes!!!

Yep... they are going to be Nuked, and I picked up another 2 drums today!!!

WOW!!

 

[PTSidehow]

:biggrin1:Great looking starts!:biggrin1:

 

[cgwaite]

Great score. Can't wait to see the final results! :thumb:

 

[Smokey Al Gold]

Awesome score! Did you ever get your ECB by the way?

 

[Johnny_Crunch]

burn baby burn! nice score.

 

[SmokinAussie]

Awesome score! Did you ever get your ECB by the way?

No, Smokey... I never did. I'm still wondering WTF happened there. I was in an Acholic Stupor when I ordered the thing, and then I was in a hangover stupor trhe next day when the cancellation e-mail came through.

So.. I can't find where I ordered is from, and I can't find who cancelled iton/e me...

I've checked all my archives... but I got nothin!

I'm a BIT PISSED OFF about this, but I'm sure you all find this bloody funny... And I do too..... a bit...

But since I've recently scored a few big drums for nix.... I'll let it ride

Cheers bros.... what iI'd really like now is links to the shortest and most definitive guide to simple UDS'dom


Cheers!

Bill

 

[Johnny_Crunch]

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=662611&postcount=86

I used this one

 

[moda253]

That orange one looks like it's going to take a bit of banging to get back in round.

 

[wildflower]

Need any help bringing them to my house

 

[h20loo]

You could cut the bottom third out of the orange one and use it as a Topper on the other one. I'm sure I have seen it done on here.
My favorite way to burn out multiple barrels is to throw them on a raging brush fire- don't know if thats possible where you are.

 

[KGB]

You could cut the bottom third out of the orange one and use it as a Topper on the other one. I'm sure I have seen it done on here.
My favorite way to burn out multiple barrels is to throw them on a raging brush fire- don't know if thats possible where you are.

That is a great idea.

 

[Southern Home Boy]

You could cut the bottom third out of the orange one and use it as a Topper on the other one. I'm sure I have seen it done on here.

Someone (sorry I forgot who) did a write-up and had some photos in the UDS thread on that. It's a lot to wade through, but if you kinda know what you're looking for its easier.

Basically, you just cut the bottom off the donor drum, weld (or bolt & gasket) a strip of 1.5-2" flat steel stock to the rim to make a seal and "poof" instant lid.

It occurs to me that you could do essentially the same thing with a closed-head drum.... Hmmm... may have to try that.

 

[deguerre]

I'm sure your honorary Redneck Status engineering skills will come through for you Bill.
Score!

 

[SmokinAussie]

I'm sure your honorary Redneck Status engineering skills will come through for you Bill.
Score!

I'm hopin so Guerry. I've never done anything like this before. Some great suggestions already above though! I have to buy a welder now... I've always wanted one.... heh heh:heh:

 

[cowgirl]

Wow Bill.. Great score! Can't wait to see what you do with them.