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LBrown59 · 12-31-2008, 10:22 PM

This burning barrel sets on end on top of the 2 metal bars spanning the cement blocks.

The problem I've encountered is the bars keep bending and sagging ; Yet the only weight on them is the light weight empty hollow drum.
The bars pictured are aluminum and didn't work out at all .
I replaced them with 3/4 steel pipe which was a big improvement but they are still starting to bend and sag.
Anybody got any ideas about what I could us for bars to prevent this?
BTW:the span between the blocks is only 54 inches.

12-31-2008, 10:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
LBrown59 Super Star Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: First organized permanent settlement in the northwest territory Posts: 14,362	Re: BURN BARREL BASE This burning barrel sets on end on top of the 2 metal bars spanning the cement blocks. The problem I've encountered is the bars keep bending and sagging ; Yet the only weight on them is the light weight empty hollow drum. The bars pictured are aluminum and didn't work out at all . I replaced them with 3/4 steel pipe which was a big improvement but they are still starting to bend and sag. Anybody got any ideas about what I could us for bars to prevent this? BTW:the span between the blocks is only 54 inches. __________________ Tractors 2003 Kubota BX1500/2004 Kubota Bx23/New- Kubota BX1500 Attachments 60'' Front Blade/48'' Rear Tiller/FEL/Back Hoe / 60'' MMM/Clamp on Forks/48'' MMM South of Canton Ohio L . B