He Found An Oil Barrel And Transformed It Into Something Incredible!

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    When he found an old motor oil barrel, he decided to give it a second chance at life! He began the barrel's transformation by first giving it a deep and thorough cleaning.
    2/19 When he found an old motor oil barrel, he decided to give it a second chance at life! He began the barrel's transformation by first giving it a deep and thorough cleaning.
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    To do this, he filled the barrel with sand to absorb any remaining oil. Next, he added soap and water, then rigorously shook it. After letting it soak overnight — and letting it dry out thoroughly — you would never guess it had ever held oil.
    3/19 To do this, he filled the barrel with sand to absorb any remaining oil. Next, he added soap and water, then rigorously shook it. After letting it soak overnight — and letting it dry out thoroughly — you would never guess it had ever held oil.
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    When it was clean, he got to sanding. After many passes with the sander and a steel brush, the barrel was shiny and paint-free.
    4/19 When it was clean, he got to sanding. After many passes with the sander and a steel brush, the barrel was shiny and paint-free.
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    The next step was to open up the barrel. To do this, he first marked out his cuts with painter's tape.
    5/19 The next step was to open up the barrel. To do this, he first marked out his cuts with painter's tape.
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    With some lubricant and a jigsaw, he made his cuts.
    6/19 With some lubricant and a jigsaw, he made his cuts.
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    The jigsaw cut through very easily.
    7/19 The jigsaw cut through very easily.
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    To his surprise, the cuts were very clean.
    8/19 To his surprise, the cuts were very clean.
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    When the cutting was done, he took both barrel pieces and sprayed them with heat-resistant paint.
    9/19 When the cutting was done, he took both barrel pieces and sprayed them with heat-resistant paint.
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    As that dried, he cut some pieces of wood for the grill's body.
    10/19 As that dried, he cut some pieces of wood for the grill's body.
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    He then began to build the frame.
    11/19 He then began to build the frame.
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    Once the body was built, he sanded and stained it.
    12/19 Once the body was built, he sanded and stained it.
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    Finally, it was time to lay the barrel in. It fit very nicely.
    13/19 Finally, it was time to lay the barrel in. It fit very nicely.
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    He then hinged the two barrel pieces back together. He also added a steel handle for easy lifting and closing.
    14/19 He then hinged the two barrel pieces back together. He also added a steel handle for easy lifting and closing.
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    He drilled quite a few air intake holes around the body of the barrel.
    15/19 He drilled quite a few air intake holes around the body of the barrel.
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    Next, it was time to lay in the grills.
    16/19 Next, it was time to lay in the grills.
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    Finally, his new oil barrel grill was complete!
    17/19 Finally, his new oil barrel grill was complete!
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    After taking it for a test drive with some lamb chops, he was ready to go.
    18/19 After taking it for a test drive with some lamb chops, he was ready to go.
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    What do you think of this unique grill? Would you like to have this in your backyard, or do you prefer something store-bought?
    19/19 What do you think of this unique grill? Would you like to have this in your backyard, or do you prefer something store-bought?

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Of all the very imaginative recycles we’ve seen, nothing compares to this stunning transformation. Who knew an old barrel could become a beautiful summertime staple?


Source: http://imgur.com/a/KxqwB