Burn Barrel design

[k0ua]

The Sharps Big Fifty replica should be available?



Would you use a Sherman for the burn barrel??

Their old automotive sections (engines, drivelines and tracks) have been used for almost everything else.

 

[joefromga]

Throw it away and get a real burn barrel.




It's called a burn incinerator, made of stainless steel and lasts forever pretty much.

Guarantees not to warp. Comes with a lid and burns so hot it is smokeless after getting to temperature which only takes ten minutes.

Bought mine 2 years ago and can't be happier.

Totally slotted top to bottom for max airflow.

Burn Barrel - Hottest,long-lasting,Warp Resistant Mini Incinerator

 

[turnkey4099]

So, Paul, you're using a 'vortex' or 'cyclone' type.

I'm leaning towards this type of design as, for my purposes, the barrel will be used only for tree limb/twig disposal. Perhaps some leaves.

I learnt a new (to me) term in my research; Hardware Cloth. Which I would've simply referred to as a metal 'mesh'. Anyway, it's constantly recommended as a spark-arresting top/lid.

I wouldn't think hardware cloth would last very long with a well designed barrel. Probably burn out in less than one season. Expanded metal mesh wouild be a better choice.

 

[Wagtail]

I agree on the expanded metal mesh = more robust.

 

[TheMan419]

It's called a burn incinerator, made of stainless steel and lasts forever pretty much.

Guarantees not to warp. Comes with a lid and burns so hot it is smokeless after getting to temperature which only takes ten minutes.

Bought mine 2 years ago and can't be happier.

Totally slotted top to bottom for max airflow.

Burn Barrel - Hottest,long-lasting,Warp Resistant Mini Incinerator

Cost is north of $400. 55 gal drum at Rural King, $20. I can replace the 55 gal drum a large number of times for $400.

 

[jack707]

Yeah but 44 Mag ammo is way more expensive.

Not if you reload like I do.

 

[CADplans]

Cost is north of $400. 55 gal drum at Rural King, $20. I can replace the 55 gal drum a large number of times for $400.

AND,,, anyone that has owned a propane grill knows that stainless steel "rusts" almost like regular steel when exposed to a flame.

The stainless burner in a gas grill is the first thing to go,, by rusting.

I would hardly expect double the life out of a stainless barrel that is used outside, exposed to the elements.

 

[TheMan419]

AND,,, anyone that has owned a propane grill knows that stainless steel "rusts" almost like regular steel when exposed to a flame.

The stainless burner in a gas grill is the first thing to go,, by rusting.

I would hardly expect double the life out of a stainless barrel that is used outside, exposed to the elements.

AND each time I replace it I get to shoot something.

 

[dragoneggs]

AND,,, anyone that has owned a propane grill knows that stainless steel "rusts" almost like regular steel when exposed to a flame.

The stainless burner in a gas grill is the first thing to go,, by rusting.

I would hardly expect double the life out of a stainless barrel that is used outside, exposed to the elements.

There are various types and grades of 'stainless'. Cheaper materials undoubtably used for inexpensive grills.

 

[Wagtail]

Cost is north of $400. 55 gal drum at Rural King, $20. I can replace the 55 gal drum a large number of times for $400.

I understand what you're saying, Mate. But the thread title is/was about designs... and joefromga did offer a design. I think that Bird was describing a similar design too, referred to as a 'cage' type.

That being said, I got my 55 gallon drum for free so I'll use what I've got.