I use a slightly more simplfied method turning my smaller galvanized garbage can upside down in the larger barrel, allowing the escaping wood gas to assist the charcoal create itself. I have to fill the outer barrel a couple of times with branches and twigs but the additional gas heat completes the job in under 2 hours and I just let the outer barrel burn unrestricted until it's out. I tried all the sand and such my first time but seemed unnecessary after my inversed barrel application.
Your method is a great idea but be careful when you use galvanized metal with heat, it gives off poisonous levels of zinc when hot enough and can affect your product as well
Well done! Even better still is what I saw a woman do. The simpler the better! The "crucible" barrel had no lid; it had holes punched into the bottom; it was place inside the "kiln" barrel when on it's side. The barrels were then stood upright & the crucible centered. The fuel was ignited through a vent hole. Note: Another video had just one hole [perhaps, say, make 3] - if this was at the centre, you can stack fuel on top.
I get them for free at work,it's one of my perks. I know garages sometimes have them and auto parts stores and recycling operations get them, I hope this helps it's all I can think of . I didn't know you had to pay 250$ for a new one that's crazy.
I use a slightly more simplfied method turning my smaller galvanized garbage can upside down in the larger barrel, allowing the escaping wood gas to assist the charcoal create itself. I have to fill the outer barrel a couple of times with branches and twigs but the additional gas heat completes the job in under 2 hours and I just let the outer barrel burn unrestricted until it's out. I tried all the sand and such my first time but seemed unnecessary after my inversed barrel application.
Your method is a great idea but be careful when you use galvanized metal with heat, it gives off poisonous levels of zinc when hot enough and can affect your product as well
Well done! Even better still is what I saw a woman do. The simpler the better! The "crucible" barrel had no lid; it had holes punched into the bottom; it was place inside the "kiln" barrel when on it's side. The barrels were then stood upright & the crucible centered. The fuel was ignited through a vent hole. Note: Another video had just one hole [perhaps, say, make 3] - if this was at the centre, you can stack fuel on top.
Thanks for the info,if I can make it even easier that's great 👍
Think you for sharing.
Please. Be careful because it's near by the trees.
Thanks for your concern 😊
What is a good source for the inner barrel? I have been looking high and low for two months with no joy. I don’t want to pay $250+ for a new one.
I get them for free at work,it's one of my perks. I know garages sometimes have them and auto parts stores and recycling operations get them, I hope this helps it's all I can think of . I didn't know you had to pay 250$ for a new one that's crazy.
why take the time and effort to snuff the fire at the end . why not just leave it ?
Because it will leave you with more carbon. If you don't,the end product is like fluff and burns up to fast especially when grilling.