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Thanks SHB!
I have some heavy duty casters, good to know they will be safe.
Thanks again!
I have some heavy duty casters, good to know they will be safe.
Thanks again!
No, I haven't bought any yet, but I'm considering an 85 Gal one for an XL UDS.
They DO look like they're galvanized, but I'm thinking with a good hi-temp paint outside and seasoning inside and normal smoking temps, it shouldn't be hot enough to out-gas anything.
At least, I would think that....
They do look a little thin, but no more flimsy than some of the cheapo wally world grills that some folks make their lids out of. For a cover, I'd think it'd work pretty well.
I've made it through post 3800, and have a pretty good sketches of a simple UDS. One question that I didn't see the answer to, and is so generic that searching produced hundreds of non-responses:
I'm buying a new drum because my wife insists. I have lots of options here in Chicago. I plan on getting an open lid one and using the lid, but also have a 22.5" Master Forge donor grill from Lowes (looks like it might be the same Uniflame from Walmart). Is the the Lever Lock or Bolt Lock better or doesn't matter? Also, is there a difference between the "Salvage" drums and the regular drums? The last place I talked to said that they would sell 1, but want me to phone the order in so that they can have it ready - they weren't crazy about carrying around a lid to see if it would fit any of their drums.
Thanks
Soaking zinc coated bolts in vineger removes the zinc coating. I will be trying this on a lid.
Salvage drums are 85 gallons, and are (IIRC) about 24" in diameter. They're made to hold a 55-gallon drum inside of them.
I believe you are correct, BUT they also make Salvage drums in other sizes, including a 55 gal. Size does vary slightly from place to place. I'm looking at The Cary Company in Addison: http://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/steel_drums.html
Steel Salvage Drums & Overpack Drums: 33"H x 22.5"D , 60lbs
Open Head Steel Drums: 34.5" x 22.5", 48 lbs
Diameter is supposedly the same. The salvage drum is heavier, so it is probably a thicker gauge steel and better... but is better needed? probably not.
I guess I really only need to know if it a bolt lock or leaver lock is better.
It does not remove the zinc, it oxidides the surface. Why would you worry about zinc bolts in the lid anyway?
Lock does not matter if you have a good fit on the lid.The 3 i have got all had the bolt lock, but i don't use them. If you plan on using it, the lever lock would be easier to use.
I believe you are correct, BUT they also make Salvage drums in other sizes, including a 55 gal. Size does vary slightly from place to place. I'm looking at The Cary Company in Addison: http://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/steel_drums.html
Steel Salvage Drums & Overpack Drums: 33"H x 22.5"D , 60lbs
Open Head Steel Drums: 34.5" x 22.5", 48 lbs
Diameter is supposedly the same. The salvage drum is heavier, so it is probably a thicker gauge steel and better... but is better needed? probably not.
I guess I really only need to know if it a bolt lock or leaver lock is better.
heh... I guess that 55-gallon salvage drum is for salvaging a 30-gallon drum. My bad!
I'd get the lighter one so it's easier to move around. :wink:
Do I have to go through all 449 pages of this thread, or can someone tell me where I can find the specs to build a UDS?
Do I have to go through all 449 pages of this thread, or can someone tell me where I can find the specs to build a UDS?
Do I have to go through all 449 pages of this thread, or can someone tell me where I can find the specs to build a UDS?
Do I have to go through all 449 pages of this thread, or can someone tell me where I can find the specs to build a UDS?
Do I have to go through all 449 pages of this thread, or can someone tell me where I can find the specs to build a UDS?