I use my burn barrel throughout the year to get rid of scrap wood and sawdust. Here’s how I make mine last and work well Follow me on IG-Second Life Design
This is exactly what my dad did back in the 50's to mid 60's. The burn barrel was always there mounted just as you show in your video. In fact, I'd say most people in our community had at least one in those days. Today that lake house area is mostly millionaires and they probably don't allow them anymore. Loved your video, it brought back fond memories.
Oh thank goodness! I just got one, and was wondering if I should put holes in bottom. I already did the sides. And put it up on blocks. So holes on bottom. Got it! Thank you sir! 💚
I bought a galvanized burn barrel lid on Amazon a couple years ago for $20. It's really helped make my burn barrel last. Also, I drilled holes in my last burn barrel, but it didn't work out for me. The pounding rains where I live let water in and rusted it out. They were only 3/8" too.
I use the exact same barrel and one day my kid came over and put a pipe in one of the holes and put a little vacuum cleaner exhaust to it and this baby became a blast furnace. Burns FAST and hot. I made a wire screen over the top of mine with 1/4” squares for safety.
Keep the lids that often come with barrels , you can cover so rain can get inside! I put broken branches that fall during a wind storm,then burn when barrel gets full
How do I start the flame when burning tree limbs? I am trying to burn twigs and branches but they wont light or burn when using lighter fluid. They have been broken, sitting outside for a year. They seem dry. Any suggestions for getting it started? Thanks
@@johndowe7003 Hey Thanks for the info. So... this was a while ago and omg I almost blew up! I decided to try Gasoline.... I did not have any Kerosene. I was lighting from the bottom of the barrel with a long stick lighter. Finally it went Boom and I wasnt suprised because that shit even happens when I light my grill... Anyway it did light but I guess the Gasoline create the fumes and gases which exploded. Does the Kerosene do that too? or is Kerosene harder to light but burns better? Thank you for the reply!
@@bmorestance kerosene burns about the same as diesel it's just more expensive and doesn't burn the quite the same as diesel . Just diesel like for a heavy truck, it's like 3$ a gallon here compared to 10$ for a few ounces of kerosene. just soak the cloth rag and put a lighter to it and it'll ignite slowly where it won't blow up on you. Gasoline and kerosene evaporate too fast so it doesn't have enough time to ignite. If you add some holes to your barrel it'll burn way cleaner as well. Just use a cold chisel and a big hammer to poke holes in it. Diesel soaked ragged works good for lighting up charcoal. Just make sure you got the diesel in the rag only, if you get it on the charcoal it'll carry the petrol flavor to the food. If you do it the right way the rag will burn away and leave the charcoal unadulterated.
Even better is to bury it or toss it in a swamp. That way there's a chance the carbon that the trees collected from the air and grew out of gets stored in the ground, just like coal, oil and natural gas.
Great video! I am a local Fire District member. Local ordinances forbid burning anything artificial/carcinogenic. Naturallly occuring substances, only. And, your local Fire Chief will have no sense of humor, putting her/his fire fighters in harms way because "you" choose to ignore local ordinances. And, got caught.
If you’d spread the ashes on garden couldn’t you use the sawdust for something? I’d love to have it to soak up oil spills in the garage but if nowhere to get rid of it, could use it for mulch or something, just a thought
@@huntingtreasure8855 You are a very rude, angry person. That's probably why you vent on line. People can't be near you for any length of time. GROW UP!!
Use a 13/32" bit. 4 Equidistant holes at 14.37" centers at center of first section from bottom, 3 Equidistant holes in second section this time use 5/8" brass bit. Must be brass. Top section...this is MOST important. Make holes using 3/64" bit. You will want 27 of those in a zig-zag pattern. Ask wife how it looks.
I used to use 00 buck from a 12 gauge or a few rounds from an SKS. A drill with a bit made for metal or a step bit are what most people use. I've seen a friend use a pick.
Could I just vent the lid fairly well and use the kid during burning? Obviously not touching bare handed but would that also keep the random embers from floating out?
This is exactly what my dad did back in the 50's to mid 60's. The burn barrel was always there mounted just as you show in your video. In fact, I'd say most people in our community had at least one in those days. Today that lake house area is mostly millionaires and they probably don't allow them anymore. Loved your video, it brought back fond memories.
Oh thank goodness! I just got one, and was wondering if I should put holes in bottom. I already did the sides. And put it up on blocks. So holes on bottom. Got it! Thank you sir! 💚
Dude's last 3 wives vanished without a trace, so weird! 👋🤣👍
I have cut the tops and bottoms off a 50 gallons drums and set them on red bricks for my drums. excellent ventilation and no rust-out problems
Good video man, simple to the point👍
Saw shavings are good for composting or to place around blueberry bushes. If gardeners live in your area they would probably take it off your hand. :)
I bought a galvanized burn barrel lid on Amazon a couple years ago for $20. It's really helped make my burn barrel last. Also, I drilled holes in my last burn barrel, but it didn't work out for me. The pounding rains where I live let water in and rusted it out. They were only 3/8" too.
I use the exact same barrel and one day my kid came over and put a pipe in one of the holes and put a little vacuum cleaner exhaust to it and this baby became a blast furnace. Burns FAST and hot. I made a wire screen over the top of mine with 1/4” squares for safety.
Keep the lids that often come with barrels , you can cover so rain can get inside! I put broken branches that fall during a wind storm,then burn when barrel gets full
Any tips for emptying a burn barrel of ashes and debris? Mine is about half way full trying to figire out a way to empty it
Thanks for this. I’m brand new to this and your video was helpful.
Great vid. Just built mine like yours. Thank you very much.
If u have a fireplace or pit you can use sawdust paper and water to make fire briquettes or sawdust and candle wax to make fire starters
No fire demo? That was a let down.
Good common sense 👏🏿 instructions 👏🏿.
Looks like the dog marked it.
your thinking to much best watch some cat video's
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Do burn barrels burn hot, and do they burn things quickly? Why are there holes?
How do I start the flame when burning tree limbs? I am trying to burn twigs and branches but they wont light or burn when using lighter fluid. They have been broken, sitting outside for a year. They seem dry. Any suggestions for getting it started? Thanks
Wads of newspaper or pieces of cardboard. If that don't work, a little charcoal fluid.
Soak a old rag in diesel then light it. It'll burn long enough to ignite whatever you wanna burn
@@johndowe7003 Hey Thanks for the info. So... this was a while ago and omg I almost blew up! I decided to try Gasoline.... I did not have any Kerosene. I was lighting from the bottom of the barrel with a long stick lighter. Finally it went Boom and I wasnt suprised because that shit even happens when I light my grill... Anyway it did light but I guess the Gasoline create the fumes and gases which exploded. Does the Kerosene do that too? or is Kerosene harder to light but burns better?
Thank you for the reply!
@@bmorestance kerosene burns about the same as diesel it's just more expensive and doesn't burn the quite the same as diesel . Just diesel like for a heavy truck, it's like 3$ a gallon here compared to 10$ for a few ounces of kerosene. just soak the cloth rag and put a lighter to it and it'll ignite slowly where it won't blow up on you. Gasoline and kerosene evaporate too fast so it doesn't have enough time to ignite. If you add some holes to your barrel it'll burn way cleaner as well. Just use a cold chisel and a big hammer to poke holes in it. Diesel soaked ragged works good for lighting up charcoal. Just make sure you got the diesel in the rag only, if you get it on the charcoal it'll carry the petrol flavor to the food. If you do it the right way the rag will burn away and leave the charcoal unadulterated.
@@ChuckNorrisUltra tried this with paper towel but didn't work well
I like it, it is simple.
Even better is to bury it or toss it in a swamp. That way there's a chance the carbon that the trees collected from the air and grew out of gets stored in the ground, just like coal, oil and natural gas.
Thank you very helpful tips
New at this...thanks!
Gutter girl drama or fantastic crust fire, belhajourn in the flames.
Where do you get the barrel
Great video! I am a local Fire District member. Local ordinances forbid burning anything artificial/carcinogenic. Naturallly occuring substances, only. And, your local Fire Chief will have no sense of humor, putting her/his fire fighters in harms way because "you" choose to ignore local ordinances. And, got caught.
I bet you are fun at parties...
@@danl.4565 damn right, I am
How long does it cool down before you can empty it
He said that he lets the ashes cool for 1-2 days before emptying
Ty for this awesome video.
I used handheld grinder and made 2x2 holes
wow your the man
May I please ask what size hole should I drill the holes?? 3/4” inch? 1” hole? Pretty please with sugar on top. Hugs
you dick cant you see they are 1ft holes
easiest way is to just cut the top and bottom off the barrel and raise off the ground with bricks.
What do you use to start then fire ? Thanks
Somebody needs to patten a bottom that can sift the ashes. Heavy grade steel platform. Cut the bottom out of the drum and slip the drum over it.
If you’d spread the ashes on garden couldn’t you use the sawdust for something? I’d love to have it to soak up oil spills in the garage but if nowhere to get rid of it, could use it for mulch or something, just a thought
he works with his hands i think he would know what saw dust ect could be used for
@@huntingtreasure8855 You are a very rude, angry person.
That's probably why you vent on line. People can't be near you for any length of time.
GROW UP!!
How far apart do you drill holes and what diameter? Thanks. Enjoyed the video!
cant you see
@@huntingtreasure8855
Be nice.
Use a 13/32" bit. 4 Equidistant holes at 14.37" centers at center of first section from bottom, 3 Equidistant holes in second section this time use 5/8" brass bit. Must be brass.
Top section...this is MOST important. Make holes using 3/64" bit. You will want 27 of those in a zig-zag pattern. Ask wife how it looks.
where do you dispose of the burnt ash after?
There generally are any much left after a hot burn but I’ll let it cool for a few days then add it to the garden or yard waste.
@@SlabGuy wood ash is a thing to sell for me
He said just put it in the garden.
Uhhhhh....
I put a column in the center made of expanded metal up the center, it let lots of air in. Let it breath!
I don't understandwhy none of these burn barrel videos siggest using a firearm to punch the holes in the barrel. It aure is a lot more easy.
Some folks are scared of guns or can't shoot them in town. lol
Show how to burn the saw dust in the barrel. I can't get it to burn on the ground with gas.
Ash is good to if cooled
How about putting a grill in about 200 mm from the bottom for the ash to drop through?
I'm gonna need you to take your metric system and... Lol
214 mm is the ticket.
Thanks
Rather just shoot the barrel to create holes that ways. Lol
Thanks for watching!
and how make barrel?
The ashes will block the holes.
What did you use to make holes
I used to use 00 buck from a 12 gauge or a few rounds from an SKS. A drill with a bit made for metal or a step bit are what most people use. I've seen a friend use a pick.
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What do you use to stop sparks from flying out?
use metal screen, hardware cloth
Water. Lots of water.
Could I just vent the lid fairly well and use the kid during burning? Obviously not touching bare handed but would that also keep the random embers from floating out?
Can you use an A side 55 gallon drum that was used as polyurethane as a burn barrel?
Why dont you sell or give away the sawdust? Its great in the chicken coup
How big are those holes?
cant you see
13 mm or 1/2"
were do you find a metal barrel for burning?
At the rubbish dump....good to ask first,... they will be very helpful to get you a nice one :)
Feed store
Facebook Marketplace. There's a ton on there. $10 each 55 gal steel drums
I got a few off craigslist for free, I use them to burn tree stumps from trees I’ve cut down.
tesco super store and if not there try the doctors , what a stupid question were can i find a barrel ? err derrr '''scrap yard''''
Thanks for the video but didn't do much for me. Lotsa talk and nuttin else. Thanks anyway.
Dude, I’d ask for your money back.
cool vid dude this will help the idiots in the comments bellow or not by reading some of them lol
You fucking dipshit! The only dumb fuck here is you!
if you are so smart then how come you can't spell?
Looks like copy cat video of Porcupine Ranch channel ;)
troll
Gay haircut... Get a new barber.