J. Phil Thien's Projects

I almost bought a 30 gallon steel drum from a local drum recycler here in Kansas City, priced at $30.  Instead, I found a cheaper alternative on ebay (I've got access to cheap shipping).  The steel drum may have been the most resistant to collapse, but I opted for fiber because it was easiest for me to modify / cut.

I'm collecting 5" connectors now, and will post some pics when I get started putting this together.

what material did you use to extend the height of the stand?

I've got a Delta 50-760 which I roll from tool-to-tool, and would like to improve it by adding a separator that sits beneath on the cart.  I've found a source of 30-gallon fiber drums, which will fit nicely on the cart.  A couple of questions:

I've seen a couple of posts where people had considered placing the inlet (from the tool) on the side of the separator.  Can anyone provide any positive/negative results from doing this?

I'm also considering making the baffle from a second fiber drum, cut down to 10" height and placed upside-down over the first.  This would allow more volume for collection - any comments about attaching the two would be helpful.

Last, I'd like to use a plastic bag inside to help with clean-out.  What types of material have people used to hold the bag to the sides of the collector?  I've seen plastic laminate suggested, but think that might be too brittle.  Also, if this were cut several inches higher than the bottom drum, it might help me align and seal the two drums together.


Rob