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Making burn barrel. So if you have leaves or wood that you. To begin opening the holes, i hammered a few times on one side. It will maintain the flow of oxygen, and two,.

This burn barrel isn’t what i would call pretty, but it sure is functional. You can use a hammer and punch or you can drill through the bottom with a 1″ drill bit. How to make a burn barrel step by step.

Let’s see what you’ve got!as requested, links to items used in this project:#4 unibit (s. How to make a burn barrel (step by step) 86 views; A burn barrel is basically exactly what it sounds like, it's a barrel/55 gal drum, that you burn your trash in to make it easier to get rid of.

It applies everywhere, here as well. This created a space for me to get a tool in to pry it open. 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.

Use a 55 gallon open end metal drum for the barrel. How to make a burn barrel to use as a portable, contained outdoor heat source. The yard waste burn barrel.

Drill about four holes through the bottom of the barrel. Pick the location for the burn barrel using the guidance above. 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!!