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How do I make a burn barrel out of a 55 gallon drum?

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8.3K views 19 replies 11 participants last post by  mark sr  
I take a miners pick, and punch a few (6+) holes near the bottom.

Works great.

There is a place here that makes giant ore truck beds.

They buy paint in 55-gallon drums with a lid that fits on a rolled edge.

And they give the empty barrels away to anyone that asks.

No cutting needed, just the pick to punch air holes.

I think that you will be burning longer than just a few hours, depending on the amount of brush that you have to dispose of.

One more point, around here we have to call the county fire department to get a permit to burn, or if it gets away from you and they are not ready to go, you get fined for recklessness.

Make sure that you abide by your fire department rules.

ED
 
I think not as well.

Automotive HEADERS come heat painted, and a week after installed they start rusting, I have had several do that.

ED