Heat up the rib and see if it falls off . I have been looking for barrels like that only 30 inch or more
That's what I first thought. I may still try that. I have lots of projects so I can take my time thinking about this one, and I can get more barrels if I screw them up. They were cheap... unless somebody buys them all.
You can use conduit for the bottom rib. Cut and fit anf remove the outer coating and solder it on.
What is the significance of that? I know about removing the zinc galvanizing on galvanized metal because zinc fumes are toxic, but what is the benefit of using conduit? Why is it better than just soldering on a fitted steel rib on the top and bottom? Remember I have a small CNC (and manual) machine shop so I can make parts, and I have mentioned I have steel on hand.
