Barrel

[plaicemat]

Anyone know where I can get a clean (ish) 40 gal (220ltr) steel barrel? I want to make another cold smoker and can't find one.

 

Terry.

[Wedger]

I'll have a sniff around Terry.

 

If you have a think where you would like it cut for the in's and out's I'll cut it with a plasma cutter.

 

Trev

[plaicemat]

What a good man you are, Trev. I've had to dismantle my brick one and thought I'd replace with a portable one that won't be in the way of future projects.

 

Terry.

[plaicemat]

Barrel sourced locally and welding completed. Should be ready for smoking some trout next week. Thanks for the offer Trev, a truck driving friend noticed one on an industrial estate and asked if he could take it. Unfortunately, no lid, so if you can find one with a lid, I would still like it and will convert this one to a hot smoker.

 

Terry.

[Wedger]

Well done Terry. I'll keep an eye out. Is this the 'clamp on' type lid for the standard 45 gallon drum?

[plaicemat]

Exactly that, Trev. I believe they are usually used for food stuffs rather than oils, etc. Here's hoping for success.

 

Terry.

[shytalk]

may well have one of those lid at my workshop i will look in the morning

[plaicemat]

Unfortunately, the current barrel is an ex oil drum with the top cut out of it and cleaned. I don't think a lid would fit it as it isn't made for it. Nice thought though, thanks for that.

 

Terry.