A good way to solve this is to make a good sized hole under the branches in the middle of pile.

Diy burn cage. But for way less money! How you put holes in the drum is up to you. This should be at least 25 feet from your house or your neighbor’s home.

Lightweight, portable, and folds for easy storage. Bryan’s design differs from paul’s by using two main uprights at each end rather than three spread out evenly. When burn is compete, simply roll the barrel aside and sweep the ashes into a dust pan and spread them on your lawn or put them in your compost pile.

We dug each hole two feet down with the auger. Make the holes at least 1/2 an inch. Dig holes for the wood posts.

Some people use a drill,. Place air holes in your metal drum for air to enter during the burning process. In this video we'll show you how to make a burn barrel step by step so you can start getting rid of your yard waste today.

Plus, it folds up for easy storage, unli. Next up, we rented an auger from the local hardware store. The two uprights feature a triangular design to provide stability to the structure.

I save some big bucks by constructing a burn cage out of some left over fencing that i had lying arounf the homestead. Diane g may 13, 2017 at 1:26 pm. Pvc pipe is extremely versatile.