I noticed years ago that the burn was a lot hotter and faster after the bottom rusted out.

Make a burn barrel. Burn barrel, metal fire pit, burnt paper from www.pinterest.com. I took an old 55 gallon steel drum i bought off of craigslist and turned it into a burn barrel for yard waste, debris, and scrap wood!! Let’s see what you’ve got!as requested, links to items used in this project:#4 unibit (s.

This burn barrel isn’t what i would call pretty, but it sure is functional. Clear the spot around the barrel down to dirt to reduce the threat of fire spreading if hot embers or burning debris falls out of. This is an open invitation for anyone to build a better burn barrel.

Bend it down the center to crease. Now, i cut the bottom out of the barrel, run 3 pieces of 3/8 rebar. Use a 55 gallon open end metal drum for the barrel.

Plastic sheeting large enough to cover the top of the barrel (optional) tools: To make a cover for a burn barrel, simply cut a piece of hardware cloth (rabbit hutch wire) large enough to fit over the mouth of the barrel. All you need is a drill, drill bit, a garbage can and couple of bricks to get it off the ground.in this video i show you how to make a burn barrel from a met.

So if you have leaves or wood that you. You can also use a. Drill with a 1/4 inch bit for holes in the lid (optional) saw.

Drill with a 1/4 inch bit for holes in the lid (optional) saw. First i pried up, flipped the tool. 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.