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35 Off-Grid Uses for Metal 55-Gallon Drums

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35 Off-Grid Uses for Metal 55-Gallon DrumsBeing able to repurpose items into something new and beneficial is a hallmark of a prepared and innovative individual. Of course, some items are more versatile than others when it comes to being repurposed into something new.

With that said, one of the most versatile items is the metal 55-gallon oil drum. From creating a makeshift washing machine to building a snowplow you can attach to your tractor, the number of ways you can repurpose a metal oil drum is only limited by your imagination.

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In this video, Foisy shows off 35 creative uses for metal 55-gallon oil drums. The video includes each of the following uses:

  1. Build a snowplow
  2. Build a refrigerator
  3. Build a vehicle
  4. Build a pizza oven
  5. Build a bull-riding simulator
  6. Build a stereo
  7. Build a sink
  8. Build a bar
  9. Demonstrate atmospheric pressure
  10. Build a toolbox
  11. Build a boat
  12. Build a wind turbine
  13. Build a train car
  14. Build a planter
  15. Build a bike rack
  16. Build a drum set
  17. Build a washing machine
  18. Build a pet bed
  19. Create an art installation
  20. Build a water fountain
  21. Build a wood stove
  22. Build a clock
  23. Build chairs
  24. Build a composting area
  25. Build hanging lights
  26. Use them for storage
  27. Use them for exercise
  28. Build a grill/smoker
  29. Build a playground
  30. Build a deer feeder
  31. Build a table
  32. Build a fire pit
  33. Use them to brew beer
  34. Build a rainwater collector
  35. Use them as trash bins

To see pictures of each of these, watch the video below.

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  1. Michael Petschelt says

    November 28, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    Metal drum filled with sand can be used to make sure a pistol is empty.

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