44 gallon drums

Most of the world seems to have used 55 gallon drums for years even though most are not. The basic idea would seem to have been 200 liter barrels that wound up in the US as 55 gallon drums. I think the capacity may vary (200 liters equals

Cookie Sewell AMPS

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't 55 American Gallons the rough equivilent of

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Yes, you're right. The Imperial (aka British) Gallon is 4.54 litres, so

The Boss

When I was a lad... We used to get the REME to cut 40 gallon oil drums in half lengthways. We'd then make an angle-iron framework, cut a piece of XPM weldmesh to size and - hey presto! A field BBQ!

Anyway, they were 40 gallon drums back then...

HTH

Chris

reason. You kinda got to like the taste of diesel and JP4 in your burgers and steaks :-) Mike IPMS

Some of the best ribs and chops in town can be had at street corners in some of the "poorer sections" of town from guys doing their grilling on old half-kegs cut lengthwise. They're usually mounted on a movable frame or cart or on the bed of an old pick-up truck. Funny thing is that whereever these guys are is neutral turf, and you never know who you'll rub shoulders with. Getting there and going home, however..... 8-(

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