Cool beans TJ. I�m gonna have to try this. I have some 55g drums with removable lids that I use for storage. If a person had a 30g drum with a removable lid, that�d be smokin. Because then you could simply remove the embers, pry upwards on 30g drum with pry bar, remove bricks, lower drum, replace lid, and let cool. On a related side note: I feel I must impart some words of caution concerning cutting the tops off the drums with a torch. Some drums may contain residual amounts of chemicals or solvents, and the fumes may be highly explosive. Sometimes the drum may even appear to be completely dry, but still have residue impregnated in the metal. When this residue is heated it can produce fumes which can build-up and explode in the confined space. There are numerous accounts of this happening. Usually from someone making a trash can or burn barrel. So when in doubt, don�t cut it out with a torch, plasma cutter, welding machine, or any heat related source. Use a reciprocating saw, or other mechanical means. Even then it pays to be cautious. So you may want to rinse the barrel out first, and then throw it on a big fire with the bungs removed, stand far away and wait awhile before retrieving. Sorry to be so long winded. I just wanted to be clear. Anywho, this project is definitely on my to do list. Thanks for sharing it..... Peace, gw
