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duckcommander
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Posted - 05/30/2012 : 3:10:34 PM
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Has anyone seen used stainless steel barrels/drums locally?
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Bonzo72
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Posted - 05/30/2012 : 3:55:28 PM
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used stainless are gonna be few and far between...maybe contact Moore Drum and see if they have a source...
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Fred67
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Posted - 05/30/2012 : 6:18:43 PM
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I used to see a good many coming out of Charleston, but haven't seen any in a long time.
Just curious, what are you going to use them for? Might be able to find some old beer kegs... or would that be too small?
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duckcommander
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 09:51:37 AM
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I intend to build a smoker with them. Kegs could work, but they are a bit smaller than I am looking for. However, if you do have some old beer kegs I would consider buying them from you for other uses.
Five years ago, when I lived in Athens, there was a guy up there who sold drums and he had a handful of stainless drums. Only wanted $55 each. Didn't need them then and now he is no longer in operation. I should have jumped on those when I had the chance...
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xman
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 11:05:26 AM
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I found a pretty clean steel drum on craigslist for $20 bucks, with a removable lid. I have since converted it to an Ugly Drum Smoker (can google it for more info). It was pretty easy and cheap to do.
The charcoal ring is expanded metal bolted around a charcoal grate. I can load it up with more charcoal than I would ever need. I did a 12 hour smoke of a boston butt. Kept the temp around 230-240 with very, very little adjustments, and hardly used any charcoal. When the cook is done, you can close the vents off and keep the coals for next time.

If you have any questions, just let me know.
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duckcommander
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 11:42:18 AM
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Thanks for the info Xman. I plan on doing a horizontal smoker with an external smoke box. I am dead set on using a stainless drum for ease of maintenance, longevity and aesthetics.
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Bolbie
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 1:46:46 PM
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| I would trade the two stainless PDQs for a 10 gauge or heavier steel cooker any day.stainless sucks for holding good heat. |
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flatscaster
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 9:14:36 PM
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| get an old keg |
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Capt Ed
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 10:02:16 PM
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I've got a 55 gal SS barrel in good shape I'll sell for $60.00 and a plasma cutter to deform it if needed.. ..
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rshackleford1
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Posted - 06/01/2012 : 09:24:02 AM
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| Capt Ed, I will buy that barrel from you if Duckcommander doesn't want it. That's exactly what I have been looking for. |
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duckcommander
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Posted - 06/01/2012 : 10:55:53 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Capt Ed
I've got a 55 gal SS barrel in good shape I'll sell for $60.00 and a plasma cutter to deform it if needed.. ..
SOLD! I'll cut and weld it myself. I have a plasma and a TIG from my days prior to being an attorney. PM sent with more info/questions. Thanks a ton.
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SaltHunter
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Posted - 06/01/2012 : 5:45:07 PM
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Do one of yoose guys have any expaned metal (53" X 33").
Yoose guys is Funny, right??? |
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Easy
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Posted - 06/01/2012 : 6:19:59 PM
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Capt Ed
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Posted - 06/03/2012 : 10:24:37 PM
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quote: Originally posted by SaltHunter
Do one of yoose guys have any expaned metal (53" X 33").
Yoose guys is Funny, right???
i have an old gate for a landscaping trailer I took off to roast oysters about that size illget some measurements
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