PeteMorris Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I want to make a home made incinerator out of a 45 gallon drum. I have a friend who says she had one, had holes cut in the bottom and it was pretty much useless. I've googled it, and found a youtube video with a couple of clowns making one, which was a complete pigs ear. Does anyone have ideas which will actually work efficiently? Bearing in mind the science of how things burn, and what's best. It's only for cardboard boxes, and leaves and odd bits and bobs of documents that need to be 'completely' destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not wanted Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 You can buy a decent incinerator with a lid for 20 to 25 quid http://www.bins-n-benches.co.uk/garden-incinerator.html Seriously, save yourself the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Open the drums top and give it a good airing, so any explosive fumes from what was in it are released before you start creating sparks. Then cut the top off (stihl saw or if you don't have one then a cold chisel and hammer will do the job, albeit slower). Drill a load of holes of about 1/2" in the sides to about 1/2 the way up (again a cold chisel will create a similar result) Cut out 4 or five bigger (2" to 3") holes in the bottom, line the base with some chicken wire folded over a couple of times, prop up on some bricks on a flat surface (with a metal tray underneath to catch the ash if you're not wanting to just hose it away) and you're away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 You can buy a decent incinerator with a lid for 20 to 25 quid http://www.bins-n-benches.co.uk/garden-incinerator.html Seriously, save yourself the hassle. I work at place that I get a drum for free, and someone who can do the hole burning for nothing too. yes I know I can buy one, but why, when I can get one for free, with a little advice! Open the drums top and give it a good airing, so any explosive fumes from what was in it are released before you start creating sparks. Then cut the top off (stihl saw or if you don't have one then a cold chisel and hammer will do the job, albeit slower). Drill a load of holes of about 1/2" in the sides to about 1/2 the way up (again a cold chisel will create a similar result) Cut out 4 or five bigger (2" to 3") holes in the bottom, line the base with some chicken wire folded over a couple of times, prop up on some bricks on a flat surface (with a metal tray underneath to catch the ash if you're not wanting to just hose it away) and you're away. Thanks Andy....I don't need to worry about cutting holes or the lid off. Where I work I can get someone to do that...it's just the science of combustion, and what holes are needed where that, I needed advive on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmaximus Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I work at place that I get a drum for free, and someone who can do the hole burning for nothing too. yes I know I can buy one, but why, when I can get one for free, with a little advice! Thanks Andy....I don't need to worry about cutting holes or the lid off. Where I work I can get someone to do that...it's just the science of combustion, and what holes are needed where that, I needed advive on. Just copy one of the ones you can buy, I imagine they have already thought about the amount of holes and where they should be. I have one of these, it was free doesn't rust and holes are alreay in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistledoo Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Just copy one of the ones you can buy, I imagine they have already thought about the amount of holes and where they should be. I have one of these, it was free doesn't rust and holes are alreay in it. That's a tea strainer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowAngel Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 we had one and did exactly like andygardner has said, except for the chicken wire. it worked perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmaximus Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 That's a tea strainer! Nope its an old washing machine drum, not as big as Pete wants but does the job nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowAngel Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Nope its an old washing machine drum, not as big as Pete wants but does the job nicely. id have never have thought of using one of those in a million years , but its a brilliant idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaz0 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 cut top with a hammer and sharp cold chisel 2 minuets half fill with water or sand for a bit of weight put approx. 6 holes in with a pick 1 minuet longest job is adding weight, water is easy to empty as holes go in .Add paper and burn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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