55 gallon drums: without using resin

[Monte's Motors]

To start this project out you will need to made a trip to the hardware store. I picked up a 3/4" thin wall plastic water pipe that was 6' long for only a $1. Then using a hacksaw or whatever cutoff device you choose, cut a length of pipe 1 1/2" plus 1/16" for smoothing the edges.

You also need Evergreen strips, .040 half round and Super glue.

I beleive the Evergreen strips were under $5 and one package will do 4 to 5 barrels.

Dave helps out showing how to put the strips around the edge. Use a marker and mark around the barrels to put on the 2 center strips. The measurement for the 2 center strips is 1/2" from each end.

Now you can see the completed strips. Smooth glue as desired. Paint the color of choice. I picked Sublime Green.

Edited August 15, 2010 by Monte's Motors

[Mr. Moparman]

Great tutrioal! Now I can make some oil drums for my garage.

[mannyclub]

Great tutorial!! I will be making some thats for sure.

Manny

[pharr7226]

Great tutorial. Thanks for posting it.

[vizio93]

Wow sweet, not only can you make barrels, but they can be gas tanks for Rat rods !!! Thanks man :D