Eagle 20 Gallon Salvage Barrel Drum

Used as a base to mount The Dust Deputy DIY Standalone Anti-Static Cyclone Separator. Worked perfectly. The lid is thick enough and has enough arch to stand up to the vacuum from either my Ridgid shop vac or Festool dust extractor. I had no problem with deforming or collapsing even when the pick-up hose clogged while the vacuum kept running. Construction notes: 1. The bottom of the Dust Deputy needs a 3-inch hole in the drum lid. With a lot of patience and care the hole could be cut with a sharp utility knife but the plastic is thick. A hole saw is the way to go. I used Milwaukee 49-56-0173 3-Inch Ice Hardened Hole Saw mounted on DEWALT DW1803 Heavy Duty 7/16-Inch Shank Quick Change Mandrel (Fits Hole Saws 1-1/4-Inch - 6-Inch). 2. For securing the Dust Deputy to the lid I used six 1/4-inch bolts and nuts, which worked fine. I also used washers on both sides and split washers with the nuts. 3. It helps to have gasketing between the Dust Deputy and the lid. I cut my own gasket from some shower pan sheet leftovers. That worked very well but took time. It would be quicker to use gasket-in-a-tube like an RTV sealant that is compatible with plastic, or a good caulk. This is the second time I've mounted a Dusty Deputy on a drum. This yellow drum was better than my previous effort. This drum is wider, thus more stable. It's a bit shorter so doesn't get in the way as much. The capacity is amazing. The lid did not need any plywood reinforcement. I like the handles, too. My previous Dust Deputy was mounted on Eagle 1610MB Blue High Density Polyethylene Lab Pack Drum with Metal Lever-lock Lid, 14 gallon Capacity, 26.5" Height, 15" Diameter. That worked fine. The blue drum is narrower and gets through doorways more easily. The blue drum's lid needed reinforcement where the yellow drum's lid was already strong enough. The blue drum has no handles while the yellow drum's handles really help when it's time to empty it. I hope this helps someone who's trying to improve their dust collection.