How Do You Build An Oven From A 55-Gallon Drum?
Build all kinds of things from scrap pieces. From coolers and heaters to ovens and barbecue grills, you can make just about anything if you have the right metal tools and materials. Of all the appliances you can make with scraps you might find around the house, one of the most rewarding projects is to make your own electric oven with a 55-gallon drum. Cut your 55-gallon drum. Have a machinist handle this. Cut it cut lengthwise down the center. Once it is cut, file off the rough edges with a metal file. Place one of the drum halves on a flat surface, with the cut edge down, and drill three holes. Drill one in the center, and two spaced evenly on either side, The diameter of these holes will depend on your light sockets. File off any jagged edges with the metal file again. Connect the plugs and light bulb sockets to the wire, following the manufacturer’s instructions. The usual procedure is to screw the wires into the appropriate terminal with a screwdriver. Mount your sockets to the dru
