stainless 55gal steel barrel uses?

[joseywales7450]

I have in my possession a 55gal stainless steel barrel that seems to be in good condition. are there any uses for it other than scrap metal? I am debating whether to just scrap it or go to the effort of posting it in some classifieds. any suggestions anyone? anyone know what they are used for? I'll post a pick tomorrow after i get it. sorry if this is more of a classifieds thread but i didn't know if any of you preppers could give me some ideas.

 

[LEaSH]

BEER making possibly.

Seems to be the rage these days with everyone and their sister thinking they can make better beer than me.

 

[joseywales7450]

haha better beer than you huh? i'd like to be the judge of that.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

Maybe a water filter?

 

[Lex Concord]

Per [ame="http://www.google.com/search?q=55+gallon+stainless+drum&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=55+gallon+stainless+drum&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=2me&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=QGQTUJrkCdP_qAHxrYHwDQ&ved=0CE0Q_AUoBQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=9f188dcc8adb6306&biw=1252&bih=550"]Google Shopping[/ame], these things are pricey when new...you may not want to just scrap it.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

You could build a giant fire under it and boil a buncha water in that thing. I'd hang on to it if I had any room.

 

[stockmaker]

Would make an awesome bluing tank

 

[sbsg2005]

They make great smokers.

 

[joseywales7450]

Yeah, turning it into a smoker would be pretty cool. The thing has been sitting in the same spot for the last 18 years. Even though it is in great shape on the outside, I haven't checked the inside yet.

 

[churchmouse]

Yeah, turning it into a smoker would be pretty cool. The thing has been sitting in the same spot for the last 18 years. Even though it is in great shape on the outside, I haven't checked the inside yet.

If it is really stainless steel it should be OK unless something very caustic was stored in it for a long time.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Mash still.

 

[churchmouse]

Mash still.

I have some copper line.....................

 

[calcot7]

Wood burning stove with a kit. I think you can find a door and flue kit fairly easily and because it is SS it would outlast a regular steel 55 gal. drum.

 

[ocsdor]

You could use it to make a new friend by giving it as a present. I'll be your new friend.

 

[Jim Duncan]

I will give you double the scrap value.

Send me an email at JimDuncan1923@yahoo.com if interested.

 

[downzero]

I'd love to have it for parking as well.

 

[buckstopshere]

You could put some suspenders on it and wear it. Save money on laundry.

 

[Limpy88]

every time i have delt with stainless 55gal barrels, they had very nasty material in them. plastic is cheaper and just as fda food safe. i wouldnt use the barrel for anything but scape material.

 

[spencer rifle]

Rocket Stove.
Google-fu weak at the moment, or I'd give you a link.

 

[quesofd]

I work in the scrap industry. It's not worth your gas and time to scrap it. You'd be surprised what a 55 gal barrel could do for you if you have the room to just store it in your garage. Personally, I store waste fluids (engine oils, old coolant). Yes stainless is worth a little more, but ideally you might be better off just keeping it around. Scrap places won't give you much because all they are doing is probably going to smash it and sell it as SS clip.