When i was a kid 40 years ago, the 80year old neighbor / widow lady, showed me, its much better to cut the top AND bottom out of the barrel. Because when its time to shovel ashes, all you have to do is push the barrel over and the ashes are on the ground already, and the barrel lasts longer that way too. All you do is just stand the barrel back up. Or push it over, roll it to a new spot
If you live in a windy area, also put a cinder block or fire bricks in the bottom of the burn barrel so after a windstorm your barrel don't end up over on your neighbors property.
1:20 Before you do this, make damn sure the old contents of the drum were not flammable. Vapors can be just as explosive as the former contents, and guys have gotten killed cutting or drilling into "empty" drums that exploded. A guy in Pennsylvania got killed by a burn barrel last week. There was another incident in Iowa that killed a man who was welding on top of a barrel, using it as a workbench. Filling the drum with water before cutting into it can displace explosive vapors, if done correctly.
I usually punch my holes with a framing hammer. Swinging the claw end at the barrel. Admittedly yours look nicer, if mine were visible I'd probably drill too. If you get barrels with the top still in (oil barrels)you can use the piece(slug) you cut out to "double line" the bottom. Makes it last a bit longer. Props to keeping your barrel so clean. I usually let mine fill up and then dispose of the whole works when full. By the time they're full they're about toast any way.
What type of fuel do you use to get the fire going? I used lighter fluid the other day, and it just didn’t seem to stay on fire. Any tips you have would be great!
When I first started using my burn barrel several years ago I used lighter fluid to start the fire. You need small, dry branches or leaves that will easily catch on fire and get hot to ignite the larger branches. If any of it is wet, it will be really hard to start it. Now days, I just use some kindling with tiny branches, pine needles, leaves and few scrap pieces of clean paper to start the fire. I only try after I know everything has been dry for a few days. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the comment. We disposed of ours in our county landfill. Depending on where you live, there is usually a city or county run environmental park/landfill that you can dispose of large items and hazardous waste.
I used a .223 drill bit hehehehe
Nice. Lol
Maybe I’ll try my new 300 black out drill bits
Buckshot lol
I did the same thing I get out of prison in 3months
That would be nice
When i was a kid 40 years ago, the 80year old neighbor / widow lady, showed me, its much better to cut the top AND bottom out of the barrel. Because when its time to shovel ashes, all you have to do is push the barrel over and the ashes are on the ground already, and the barrel lasts longer that way too. All you do is just stand the barrel back up. Or push it over, roll it to a new spot
Rusting out the bottom doesn't really matter if it's sitting on blocks eventually you can knock out the bottom either direction
@fartpooboxohyeah8611 why?
If you cut a piece of hardi-backer board to cover the barrel when not in use and it will last a lot longer. This is a tip we learned that works well.
Thank you so much for your video upload. Very helpful & Greatly appreciated
If you live in a windy area, also put a cinder block or fire bricks in the bottom of the burn barrel so after a windstorm your barrel don't end up over on your neighbors property.
1:20 Before you do this, make damn sure the old contents of the drum were not flammable. Vapors can be just as explosive as the former contents, and guys have gotten killed cutting or drilling into "empty" drums that exploded. A guy in Pennsylvania got killed by a burn barrel last week. There was another incident in Iowa that killed a man who was welding on top of a barrel, using it as a workbench. Filling the drum with water before cutting into it can displace explosive vapors, if done correctly.
So simple quick love it
"Make sure you have some eye protection. And it wouldn't hurt to have some gloves on."
Are those steel-toed flip flops?
Safety third!
I usually punch my holes with a framing hammer. Swinging the claw end at the barrel. Admittedly yours look nicer, if mine were visible I'd probably drill too. If you get barrels with the top still in (oil barrels)you can use the piece(slug) you cut out to "double line" the bottom. Makes it last a bit longer. Props to keeping your barrel so clean. I usually let mine fill up and then dispose of the whole works when full. By the time they're full they're about toast any way.
I made the holes in mine with a pick axe. It was easy that way.
I always roll mine down the hill and use it for target practice. After two clips from the AR15 it is very ventilated and my skill level is better.
Usually I put a little lathing in the bottom which keeps the direct contact to barrel .
I usually just use a 12ga w/ 7.5 shot at about 20 yards. About 2 shells used and takes far less time than the drill.
Yes sir I use my ak47 cheers to that 🍻
Muh gunz! They're taking away 2A!
MURICA
@@wfemp_4730 your comment is illogical
@@sphinxsevenfour6728 weird comment
How do you clean these things before making the burn barrel. I don't want to dump this stuff in my yard lol
Burn the chemicals off 👌
Does hot amber and ashe fall out bottom or come through the holes or slots on others designs?
We haven't had any come through. The holes aren't big enough for that to happen.
good
I REead the comments first now I got to go back and watch the video , got to see what all the keyboard experts are talking about.
Why put holes at the top?
Are you saying "Grill King" or "Real King" or something else for the company where you got your barrel? I wasn't quite understanding you.
Great question. We have a Rural king here which is a local farm and home store. Kind of like a feed and seed store. www.ruralking.com/
I love Rural king!
What type of fuel do you use to get the fire going? I used lighter fluid the other day, and it just didn’t seem to stay on fire. Any tips you have would be great!
When I first started using my burn barrel several years ago I used lighter fluid to start the fire. You need small, dry branches or leaves that will easily catch on fire and get hot to ignite the larger branches. If any of it is wet, it will be really hard to start it. Now days, I just use some kindling with tiny branches, pine needles, leaves and few scrap pieces of clean paper to start the fire. I only try after I know everything has been dry for a few days. I hope this helps.
I use a propane torch to light my burn barrel simple easy
Where can you dispose of your old burn barrel?
Thanks for the comment. We disposed of ours in our county landfill. Depending on where you live, there is usually a city or county run environmental park/landfill that you can dispose of large items and hazardous waste.
You could also take it to a metal recycler....
Typically, all municipal landfills will gladly accept any type of metal for the cost of nothing. They make a small profit for scrapping the metals.
You don't mention what the holes are for ?
@RL CL I know but not everyone will,thanks for your sarcastic input though 👍
Air flow and drainage
Ventilation
Working in flip flops. 🤦
Certainly not ideal, was a spur of the moment video. Closed toe shoes are best when working with metal shavings.
I drilled my holes with my pistol, it was effortless;)