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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Classifieds >> Wanted >> 44 Gallon Drum cut in half https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1234408228 Message started by Kingsthorpe David on Feb 12^th, 2009 at 1:10pm

Title: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by Kingsthorpe David on Feb 12^th, 2009 at 1:10pm

Wanted to buy:
44 Gallon drum cut in half length ways, preferably as double halves.
Or cut down drum base.
To suit the primary fire for coals in my backyard.
OK you lot - I will get in first - I dont own an angle grinder and I am not a boiler maker!
Any other suggestions?

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by hotwelder on Feb 12^th, 2009 at 6:29pm

Hi Dave,go to your local garage/mechanic,let them know what your after,wont cost more than a 6 pack of VB I recon.
cheers George

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by skiproosel on Feb 12^th, 2009 at 7:39pm

David if your around the Sunshine Coast ever. I'll cut it for you. Or failing that when I visit my Daughter in Toowoomba next I'll cut it then.

Do you have a drum?

Regards Skip :)

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by Duncan MacDuff on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 3:11am

Kingsthorpe David wrote on Feb 12^th, 2009 at 1:10pm:

OK you lot - I will get in first - I dont own an angle grinder and I am not a boiler maker!
Any other suggestions?

I cut in half, length wise, a 55 gal drum with a skill saw using a metal/grinding blade. The blade was mostly gone after I was done, but I had two half drums. I also used a chalk line to mark the drum before cutting.

Best, Duncan

P.S.: wear ear/eye protection; it make a big racket.

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by BillyBushCook on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 11:24am

KD,
Once youv'e obtained your drum,
Just put about a liter of petrol in the bottom & a long fuse (read dunny paper) light the end furthest from drum then RUN!!!
You will soon have a nice opened up drum with a ready made fire in it, no need to split kindeling ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mick.

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by Rastas000 on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 11:33am

This is a gurly explosion, but fun!!

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by Rastas000 on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 11:45am

Now this is a fire starter!!!

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by Kingsthorpe David on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 4:21pm

BillyBushCook wrote on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 11:24am:

Just put about a liter of petrol in the bottom & a long fuse (read dunny paper) light the end furthest from drum then RUN!!!

Never ever would have thought of that mate, this Forum is SO educational with all these hints and tips. Keep em coming.
Do you want to do this as a demo at the Kingsthorpe COG? We could call it "Seasoning your 44 gallon Drum Demo".

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by Kingsthorpe David on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 6:07pm

btw did the Furphy Jaffle arrive????
In time for VD and my darling camp attendant.
Depending on this Rastas!

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by Rastas000 on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 11:13pm

Your safe as houses on that one.. Arrived yesterday and have them in my hands now....

Title: Re: 44 Gallon Drum cut in half
Post by BillyBushCook on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 3:17pm

Kingsthorpe David wrote on Feb 13^th, 2009 at 4:21pm:

Sure mate, no worries :D!
See how good they come out ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D

Cheers, Mick.