Oil Drum?

Glaucus · 02-03-2010, 16:43

Other than ebay any idea where I can get an oil barrel from, to make a BBQ. Not many on ebay and the closest suitable one is in wales which means bridge fees and petrol. It can't be one with a lid with the metal rim clamp.

Anyone built a Oil drum BBQ?
Was thinking 30mmx30mmx3mm angle bar would be strong enough for a frame, reckon I would get away with smaller?

Is there any paint which would survive direct contact with hot coal and not produce fumes?
I'm assuming this stuff is only good enough for outside and not inside.
http://www.handytools.co.uk/acatalog...pray_3094.html

Rich_L · 02-03-2010, 16:58

Are you doing it just for kicks or to save money etc?

Only Argos have one here for £60 which is great - I had one for 3 years outside and it was probably the best BBQ I've ever used - bloody resilient and cooked umpteen BBQs on it over the years. Proper size grill too for cooking stuff slowly as well.

Glaucus · 02-03-2010, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_L

Are you doing it just for kicks.

For kicks more than anything.

Rich_L · 02-03-2010, 17:03

Fair enough

I remember looking at this a few years back - places I was recommended were farms, scrapyards and commercial garages - might be worth ringing round any of those on the off-chance they might have some spare?

Glaucus · 02-03-2010, 17:13

scrap yards is a good shout, could also see if they have any angle bar and anything else.

Also wanting to make it so I can fit one of these
http://www.rotigrill.com/rotigrill-p...p?productid=46

although that would be a latter addition at that price.

Desmo · 02-03-2010, 17:42

Tried your local motor dealership? If it's a big place, they often buy their oil in large drums and would probably be happy for you to cart an empty one away.

Darrin · 04-03-2010, 03:53

Also check hardware stores for nail tins. I don't know if they come in metal cans anymore, most are in boxes. But it's worth a shot.

Treefrog · 06-03-2010, 15:04

Not built one but eaten off one. The angle iron you suggest was about the same size as what was used on that one, and a piece of the finer grade mesh that's used for reinforcing concrete was the tray thingy for the food. Expanded metal mesh, the diamond pattern stuff, also works.

As for paint, try exhaust enamel, available from most motorcycle dealers. Or as it's more for kicks leave it bare. It will take the weather a helluva long time to rust away the exposed steel if you just throw a small tarpaulin over it when not in use

A full size 55 gallon drum may be a bit big unless you're planning on a big barbie, maybe a smaller drum would be more useable?
Hope this helps

Glaucus · 29-03-2010, 11:23

Muhhhaahhhaaa well i picked up a barrel at the weekend. Just waiting for my house deposit to come back. So I can buy the rest of the stuff I need.

Jingo · 29-03-2010, 12:15

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02-03-2010, 16:43	#1
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Oil Drum? Other than ebay any idea where I can get an oil barrel from, to make a BBQ. Not many on ebay and the closest suitable one is in wales which means bridge fees and petrol. It can't be one with a lid with the metal rim clamp. Anyone built a Oil drum BBQ? Was thinking 30mmx30mmx3mm angle bar would be strong enough for a frame, reckon I would get away with smaller? Is there any paint which would survive direct contact with hot coal and not produce fumes? I'm assuming this stuff is only good enough for outside and not inside. http://www.handytools.co.uk/acatalog...pray_3094.html __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 02-03-2010 at 16:45.

02-03-2010, 16:58	#2
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Are you doing it just for kicks or to save money etc? Only Argos have one here for £60 which is great - I had one for 3 years outside and it was probably the best BBQ I've ever used - bloody resilient and cooked umpteen BBQs on it over the years. Proper size grill too for cooking stuff slowly as well. __________________

02-03-2010, 17:03	#4
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Fair enough I remember looking at this a few years back - places I was recommended were farms, scrapyards and commercial garages - might be worth ringing round any of those on the off-chance they might have some spare? __________________

02-03-2010, 17:13	#5
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	scrap yards is a good shout, could also see if they have any angle bar and anything else. Also wanting to make it so I can fit one of these http://www.rotigrill.com/rotigrill-p...p?productid=46 although that would be a latter addition at that price. __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 02-03-2010 at 17:15.

02-03-2010, 17:42	#6
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Tried your local motor dealership? If it's a big place, they often buy their oil in large drums and would probably be happy for you to cart an empty one away. __________________

04-03-2010, 03:53	#7
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	Also check hardware stores for nail tins. I don't know if they come in metal cans anymore, most are in boxes. But it's worth a shot. __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern".

06-03-2010, 15:04	#8
Treefrog Survivor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 1,761	Not built one but eaten off one. The angle iron you suggest was about the same size as what was used on that one, and a piece of the finer grade mesh that's used for reinforcing concrete was the tray thingy for the food. Expanded metal mesh, the diamond pattern stuff, also works. As for paint, try exhaust enamel, available from most motorcycle dealers. Or as it's more for kicks leave it bare. It will take the weather a helluva long time to rust away the exposed steel if you just throw a small tarpaulin over it when not in use A full size 55 gallon drum may be a bit big unless you're planning on a big barbie, maybe a smaller drum would be more useable? Hope this helps __________________ Commit random kindness and senseless acts of beauty Last edited by Treefrog; 06-03-2010 at 15:07.

29-03-2010, 11:23	#9
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Muhhhaahhhaaa well i picked up a barrel at the weekend. Just waiting for my house deposit to come back. So I can buy the rest of the stuff I need. __________________

29-03-2010, 12:15	#10
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Pics! __________________