Sorry jeff and pan I think I missed both of your post. OPPS.
Jeff, I have 30 in the grill, 30 in the 2 55 gal drums, 1 extra grate at 15 bucks, pipe fittings, bolts and such I am sure came in under 25.
So I would have to say that I could have built 2 complete drums for 120 bucks, OPPS again I forgot the fire basket, I already had that so not sure how much going price is right now. But when ever I do the second I am going to use a metal 5 gal bucket instead.
Ok I guess if you used frig magnets for the vents and a bucket for the basket, the original lid and buy a grate you would be at 30 bucks. Add another 30 and you have the second rack and domed lid.
Just an update pan, I have to lay my weld glove over the top vents to shut down the fire. Thats ok tho, when I weld I smell smoke now, in a good way of course. Gotta hate it when you smell smoke and its coming from your own cloths.