Temporary Coal Bin ?

Just saw this at a local hardware store, it's called the "Bagster" (search this word on google),costs 29.95. It's 4' x 8' x 2.5' high, holds something like 3 cubic yards of debris, though it seems that with a small frame supported around the top , it maybe could make a good temporary coal bin, though watch out for your sharp shovel. Likely can hold something like ~1.5 tons...May be good on the inside of your garage for newbie coalers until a permanent bin is made ? Comments welcome .

Here's a link http://www.thebagster.com/index.aspx

Does anyone know how water tight they are? If so I would recommend making holes in the bottom for drainage.

I just picked up 8 sheets of pressure treated 3/4" plywood for $40 at Lowes in the clearance section. Good material to construct a bin. Why waste the 30 bucks toward a temporary bin when that 30 bucks will go a long way toward a permanent bin?? Scott

stokerscot wrote:I just picked up 8 sheets of pressure treated 3/4" plywood for $40 at Lowes in the clearance section. Good material to construct a bin. Why waste the 30 bucks toward a temporary bin when that 30 bucks will go a long way toward a permanent bin?? Scott

How much is left in that clearance section?

I was going to build some nice portable bins to transport the coal. Still short a couple sheets. Scott

If you can't get a permanant bin built this year,I think it would be better to buy coal bagged by the ton if it is available to you. I built a 5 ton bin with $50 worth of OSB and 2X6s along with some scrap 2X4s and 2X6s I had in stock. I then built a guilitine hopper door out of scrap angle iron and steel plate. I would put the time and $ into something permanant if at all possible to do this year.