Abstract: A drum stand including a base having a pair of spaced-apart bearing plates, each of which has a notch in its top. A cradle, for receiving and supporting a drum, is removably positioned upon the base. The cradle includes a pair of lifting ears extending outwardly from the top thereof for engagement with the lifting arms of a forklift. The cradle also has a pair of axles below the lifting ears for rotatable positioning within the notch of a respective one of the bearing plates. A lock is provided for setting the angular relationship of the cradle relative to the base.