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55 gallon drum
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07/30/17 11:55 PM
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Alex 56
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OK guys I've looked and couldn't find anything so here it is. I got my hands on a 55 gallon barrel from a local dealership that's been thoroughly cleaned out that I'm gonna build a new feeder with. Problem is the barrel doesn't have an opening but I can cut the top off just want to be able to seal it back up after filling and can't find a way to do that. And also how would I go about attaching my legs to the barrel? I'm pretty sure I've got the motor and battery situation covered but I'll see. Thanks in advance
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Re: 55 gallon drum
[Re: Alex 56]
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07/30/17 11:59 PM
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Dave3575
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weld 3 receivers to the barrel for the legs; use square tubing that has an ID bigger than the OD of your legs. make sure you use a cone inside the barrel and get a slip-cover for the top from academy.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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07/31/17 12:16 AM
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MoTex
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Get the kit for legs (barrel band) or bolt the reciever legs on the barrel. I agree with a lid that slips on, much easier.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
[Re: Alex 56]
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07/31/17 12:28 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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07/31/17 06:14 PM
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ETXFIREMAN 1
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http://www.bossbuck.com/products/parts/lids.htmlI have 2 of these lids and no problems so far. I keep a brick or good sized rock on top just cus....
No doubt about the AR crap, just damn shame hunters don't have self control and knowledge
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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07/31/17 06:24 PM
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YellowDog
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Get a lid from Amazon. 15 bucks if I remember right. Took the original lid and mounted the motor to it on the bottom of the feeder. Help keep the racoon out. Then on the legs I just bolted to the feeder at an angle .
Last edited by YellowDog; 07/31/17 09:49 PM.
Born to Hunt/Fish
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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08/01/17 11:28 AM
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magspa
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I like to use 1.5" conduit for the legs instead of those 3-piecce legs that rust quick or hogs can knock apart. Their the same price anyway.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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08/09/17 08:26 PM
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SouthWestIron
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I cut out the centers of some old saw blades I had laying around and just made some thick welding tabs for square tubing. Drilled them and welded onto them at an angle. Feeder I made is still working fine.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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08/11/17 12:53 PM
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huntindude
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make sure you attach the legs half way up the barrel. Prevent rodents from reaching the spinner from the legs. It works.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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08/11/17 12:54 PM
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huntindude
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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08/12/17 12:12 AM
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Get a lid from Amazon. 15 bucks if I remember right. Took the original lid and mounted the motor to it on the bottom of the feeder. Help keep the racoon out. Then on the legs I just bolted to the feeder at an angle . How about a picture, I have thought of doing the same.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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09/25/17 07:14 PM
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YellowDog
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Born to Hunt/Fish
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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09/26/17 03:24 PM
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TiggerV
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^^^^^^^ Simply Brilliant.
Last edited by TiggerV; 09/26/17 03:24 PM.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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09/26/17 06:05 PM
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nate33
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in reality, if you dont know how to put a top on it, and you dont know how to attach legs to it,,,you probably would be better off buying one already made.
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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09/26/17 07:17 PM
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colt45-90
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I would find the barrels with removable lids with the locking rings
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: 55 gallon drum
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09/27/17 09:29 PM
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J.Monaghan
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buy a kit from ACADEMY...Best Way
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