This could work in two ways.

Making burn barrel. First i pried up, flipped the tool. Place air holes in your metal drum for air to enter during the burning process. 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 created a space for me to get a tool in to pry it open. You can use a hammer and punch or you can drill through the bottom with a 1″ drill bit.

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. Place air holes in your metal drum for air to enter during the burning process. This is an open invitation for anyone to build a better burn barrel.

It will maintain the flow of oxygen, and two,. How to make a burn barrel (step by step) 86 views; How you put holes in the drum is up to you.

When going for a burn barrel, try to maintain the required oxygen level. Drill with a 1/4 inch bit for holes in the lid (optional) saw. 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.

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!! Drill about four holes through the bottom of the barrel.