Redneck garage heater
2 for one tool.
Leave the dryer as is.
Vent it into the room.= Room heater
Toss in some tumbling stones and it's a parts tumbler!
Or leave it alone, but remove the belt = room heater
Mount a chop saw on top!
Make a metal box to fit inside the drum but mounted to the front of the dryer.
Heated paint curing box ( be sure it is sealed to the air flow)