k0ua
Epic Contributor
Thanks for all the kind words.
I wired the 2 inch PVC to the rebar,for stability and put about 2 inches of 2 inch rock in the bottom before putting in the concrete. Don't know that it was necessary but was thinking it would allow any water to evaporate out thru the tubes. I mixed the concrete by putting in 2 sacks first then a little water and mixing with a bar of steel, repeat, procedure. I only used 8 sacks for 640 lbs. and the barrel weighed at least 100 lbs with all the steel, and rocks in the bottom. I understand that most of the water weight stays in the concrete as a hydrate. I wanted plenty of space in the top for storage, and it has been very handy for all sorts of tools, clothing and stuff. The hooks on the side are highly recommended also, as a place to hook your chains when still hooked to the drawbar on the tractor, and you are moving to your next tree, this keeps me from having to constantly bend over and unhook the chain. Also great place to hang buckets.
James K0UA
I wired the 2 inch PVC to the rebar,for stability and put about 2 inches of 2 inch rock in the bottom before putting in the concrete. Don't know that it was necessary but was thinking it would allow any water to evaporate out thru the tubes. I mixed the concrete by putting in 2 sacks first then a little water and mixing with a bar of steel, repeat, procedure. I only used 8 sacks for 640 lbs. and the barrel weighed at least 100 lbs with all the steel, and rocks in the bottom. I understand that most of the water weight stays in the concrete as a hydrate. I wanted plenty of space in the top for storage, and it has been very handy for all sorts of tools, clothing and stuff. The hooks on the side are highly recommended also, as a place to hook your chains when still hooked to the drawbar on the tractor, and you are moving to your next tree, this keeps me from having to constantly bend over and unhook the chain. Also great place to hang buckets.
James K0UA