Possible source for 55 US gal steel dust bins....

[ondablade]

Not sure if it will apply in your parts of the world, but it seems likely.

I've been digging around for a while for a dust bin, but wasn't keen on using a plastic chemical drum (the blue ones with the toggle action metal band clamped lids) or the fibre equivalent - some are not so keen on the fire risk.

I found a local environmental recycling company here that takes in used steel drums, and washes, shot blasts and repaints them - after removing the top and forming a bead on the edge to take the pressed metal flat lid they supply which has a tough elastomer seal bonded to it. This is secured using the usual toggle action metal band clamp.

They sell for the equivalent of about $40 each here. I bought two to have a stand by. Maybe there are people offering a similar service elsewhere.....

A 55 gal drum may be a bit heavy for this use for some (i have a good handcart), and height may be an issue too for those installing their system under an eight foot ceiling.

ian

[Steve P]

I like the idea of reduced fire danger, although the big plastic cyclone directly above the drum reduces the advantage.

Around here, used 55 gallon drums seem to be available on Craigslist for around US$10-20. I aquired a free 55 gallon plastic barrel that had previously been used to store horse feed. It is lighter weight and appears to be super strong. The walls are about 1/8" thick. I attached a plywood ring to have a flat surface for clamping on a cover.

Steve