CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE! CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE! CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE!
Be sure to thoroughly purge any barrel of all liquids and fumes before cutting it.
Barrels can EXPLODE if not purged before cutting.

My barrel had been purged of all liquids and fumes before I bought it.

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This is how I built my Ugly Drum Smoker from a 55 gallon barrel.
It was a super fun project.

Ask me any questions in the comments!

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