Crossy Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) Apart from not having any air holes in the ends of the half drum, the work bench at the back appears to have wooden supports that would encourage termites in this country.? Edited September 4, 2018 by Esso49 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 No handle on the lid, could burn your fingers.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 The rust proof lid is a fantastic idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 It looks like a PLASTIC barrel to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 minute ago, CharlieH said: It looks like a PLASTIC barrel to me. Its a good paint job, which is why I mentioned the need for air holes to give you a good blow job. Its steel as the re-bar lid stays are welded to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, CharlieH said: It looks like a PLASTIC barrel to me. Charlie i think the other posts (mine included) were just being sarcastic.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Esso49 said: Its a good paint job, which is why I mentioned the need for air holes to give you a good blow job. Its steel as the re-bar lid stays are welded to it Must have used the new "string Welder" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Someone went to a lot of trouble to make that, great apart from a teensy-weensy problem (the air hole is at the top) ? I'm afraid I don't have the "after" photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Not big enough for a whole hog... and i don't like the color blue either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Probably ended up as ............ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted September 4, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Probably ended up as ............ It could get a starring role in a remake. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Naah......this is Thailand, it will be recycled into this ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, Crossy said: It could get a starring role in a remake. Crossy, i thought this thread was about plastic drum bbqs, what has Ole Fatty got to do with it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted September 4, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2018 In case anyone actually wants to make a quick-and-dirty oil drum barbie, this has to be one of the simplest. It's blue too ? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Esso49 said: Its a good paint job, which is why I mentioned the need for air holes to give you a good blow job. Its steel as the re-bar lid stays are welded to it No it's plastic the rebar lid stays go through they aren't welded, everything is screwed on, the lid with no hinge would buckle in a different way in a steel barrel, the extra thickness stiffening is on the inside only and the bunghole area is an obvious moulding not stamped. The support cradle would easily fit a steel barrel but it's a prank picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Seems like the above dragon is out "hes definately not investing in this one" "lets see what..............has to say" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, Arjen said: I made several BBQ's from old oil drums. The life time is (with daily use) about one month. I made the stand from wood, and the stand survived 5 BBQ's. The steel from an oil drum is not suitable for a BBQ. Arjen. Really ? well agreed not daily use but our 3 are still going strong after 3 years. Now guess that depends the internal design. Mine does not have charcoal resting directly on the the skin of the drum but a rebar mesh. This gives adequate ventilation as well as allowing the ash to drop down whilst preserving the steel from red heat. The rebar mesh, made by me has had one replacement in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yeah, ours (no, not a plastic one) is lined with a layer of the small building bricks (no cement or the like), keeps the charcoal off the metalwork and improves the life significantly. Used several times a week we're managing a couple of years before the bottom rots out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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