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heavy gauge metal drums

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 8:14 pm
by charr99
Do I find these at metal recyclers.Looking to make a drum type pit with a smoker attached.I found out thru you guys to stay away from water heaters.Propane tanks are ok.Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.Looking for a thicker gauge than the hardware store type.

Re: heavy gauge metal drums

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 9:01 pm
by Davidtxs
I got mine off craigslist dallas 15.00

Re: heavy gauge metal drums

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 9:50 pm
by danger831
A un drum is thicker i got mine in houston from the drum manufacturer thet have a scratch and dent sale on rejected new drums $40 no liner

Re: heavy gauge metal drums

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:35 am
by evlhat
danger831 wrote:A un drum is thicker i got mine in houston from the drum manufacturer thet have a scratch and dent sale on rejected new drums $40 no liner


Would you mind sharing this source in Houston? I have been looking for a drum to build a UDS for my boss at work. I would love to save the step of burning and grinding out the liner.

Re: heavy gauge metal drums

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:34 am
by danger831
Southline Metal Products CO