The main item for this project is a clean drum, and, with a little skill you can give it a new lease on life. Mark the height for the drum and outlines for the door. Punch some holes on the marked line using a steel pin. Use a jigsaw with a very fine-toothed saw blade for steel.
Remove rust, dirt and traces of paint from the drum using an angle grinder. Any dents can be knocked out using a rubber mallet. Sand with low grit sandpaper to finish off.
Mark the holes for the door hinges. For this purpose temporarily fix the door using adhesive tape. Punch out and drill the holes. Only attached hinges, lock and angles after all the parts have been painted. Draw holes for the axle at a suitable height above the drum base; punch first and then drill using a conical bit until they are oval-shaped.
Mark the outer and inner radius of the table. Make sure the inner section is smaller if you want to make a rebate later on using a router to insert the centre plate.
Smooth down the cut edges with a rasp and file. Using a router, make the rebate which will support the centre plate (alternatively, you can glue strips of hardboard or plywood in position). Drill holes in the rebate for the holder (5) of the charcoal tray (3). Saw the centre plate, protective base (6) and intermediate base (7). Punch openings for the parasol as described above for the axle (centre) hole and enlarge. Smooth all edges.
To bed the rail, cut a curve out of a piece of leftover wood, bend the metal over this and compare with the radius of the table. Secure the pre-drilled rail and spacer (1) to the table using clamps, mark distances between holes on the edge of the table and drill. Then sand, paint and assembly all the parts.
Fit plastic edging (23) and fit hinges to the door.
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I just want to remind readers of the dangers of cutting/welding a drum, especially if it contains volatiles. - Eduan Pentz
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