85 gal alternative

[Zookeeper]

With out having much luck finding an 85gl barrel at aresonable price and hearing so much negative input about welding two 55's together this is what I came up with.
First I came up with two 55's cost 0. I took one of the barrels and cut it in half with my Skill saw. Cost 0. Since thes barrelswere the ones with the scew in bungs I cut the tops with my tourch. cost a couple of bucks for the gas. I then welded the barrel half to the top of the full barrel. cost three or four bucks for the welding wire. I have a slip on lid so that wasgiven to me so that did not cost any thing. alittle paint and it will be ready to go. I figure it will hold approx. 550 lbs of corn and is only 17 1/4 inch taller then a regular 55. total cost 10 dollars compared to 125 dollars.

[CastAndBlast]

Very nice!

[brushtrooper]

Looks good. Whats the negative about welding two 55's together? The height?

[Zookeeper]

The famous groups of T.H.E.Y. say that two 55.s catch to much wind, is to tall and you better have some strong legs to support it. I also think it may be a little akward for on person to mess with.

[crittergitter]

nice job and the cost is the best part...

what does T.H.E.Y stand for????

[brushtrooper]

I never have welded two 55's together, just for the reason of the height. I do have one of those poly overpack drums( the kind you set leaking 55g in) to play with. Thx for posting pics, very good idea.

[crittergitter]

I never have welded two 55's together, just for the reason of the height. I do have one of those poly overpack drums( the kind you set leaking 55g in) to play with. Thx for posting pics, very good idea.

one like this???

[Zookeeper]

nice job and the cost is the best part...

what does T.H.E.Y stand for????

As In what 'They Say". Nobody knows who they are. The most Quoted organization around and only the the smartest are aloud to join. Those that don't qualify often become members of T.H.E.M......

[brushtrooper]

I have a twin sister to that CG

[crittergitter]

I have a twin sister to that CG

i hope she is the pretty one

[schmacka]

Cool... What kind of welder did you use?

[ByronB]

I would say that is the way to go. I payed $85 for an 85 gallon drum several years ago. Good job!

[tdbduckhunter]

I would say that is the way to go. I payed $85 for an 85 gallon drum several years ago. Good job!

Very nice

[scotty]

Two 55's together get awful tall! You had to take turns on the winch handle to get her up.

[Hollywood]

The famous groups of T.H.E.Y. say that two 55.s catch to much wind, is to tall and you better have some strong legs to support it. I also think it may be a little akward for on person to mess with.

Attach the legs closer to the top, it will center the the weight & make it more stable, also spaces the legs farther away from the motor so critters can't get to it. You will just need longer legs.