Propane Torch or Burn It

BigTone · 02-02-2013, 08:25 PM

Hey folks, just got my 55 gallon drum for my first UDS build. Is it easier to use a propane torch to burn off the inside of the drum and the outside paint or should I just build a fire in it? I found a torch at Harbor Frieght and the price is right and it seems faster. thanks for the help, ~Anthony

snook806 · 02-02-2013, 09:35 PM

I have made several UDS's and I think it is easier to burn it out.

Kloogee · 02-02-2013, 10:36 PM

While I had a big fire going in mine, I hit it with the flame thrower as my boys call my weed burner. Made quick work of the paint that way and satisfied my pyro tendencies at the same time.

BayoustateBBQ · 02-02-2013, 10:54 PM

Just burn it out, cheaper and much less time consuming

Crazy Harry · 02-02-2013, 11:23 PM

drill your intake holes before you burn it out

Kloogee · 02-03-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Harry

drill your intake holes before you burn it out

Yes, this a must! Gotta get some air to that fire to get it up to a reasonable temp to do any good.

BruceKWHP · 02-03-2013, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Harry

drill your intake holes before you burn it out

+2 on that

Bonfire time.

I used some tree trimmings and wood scraps, nice cleansing fire left nothing but ash on the inside where a tan liner once lived.

ssbbqguy · 02-03-2013, 06:56 AM

Sandblast inside and sand outside .Or is anyone here old enough to remember sanding? Steve.

Dirt Daddy · 02-03-2013, 08:28 AM

Burn it

davefan360 · 02-03-2013, 08:45 AM

open your air intakes, get 2 or 3 pallets, (free if you look) and then cut them long ways, start a small fire in the bottom of your drum, then add the pallet wood. keep it going till all the paint is off. If you see one side is burning off more then the other, move the wood around. this will take about a hour or so. when done let it cool, then wipe it off with some simple green or oven cleaner.

smokeyw · 02-03-2013, 08:55 AM

I have done both methods and have to say the easiest and quickest is the weed burner. It also does a much better job. The bonfire that many do does not do a good job of burning the liner off the bottom or below the intake holes. The weed burner will make quick work of these problem areas. Also, the weed burner is the best way I have found to light the coals in the charcoal basket.

02-02-2013, 08:25 PM	#1
BigTone Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-25-13 Location: Salem, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Propane Torch or Burn It Hey folks, just got my 55 gallon drum for my first UDS build. Is it easier to use a propane torch to burn off the inside of the drum and the outside paint or should I just build a fire in it? I found a torch at Harbor Frieght and the price is right and it seems faster. thanks for the help, ~Anthony

02-02-2013, 09:35 PM	#2
snook806 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-12-12 Location: Brownsville, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have made several UDS's and I think it is easier to burn it out. __________________ If it was easy, everybody would be doing it!!!!

02-02-2013, 10:54 PM	#4
BayoustateBBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-25-13 Location: Loseianna (LA) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just burn it out, cheaper and much less time consuming __________________ "Real men like their Pork Pulled" How to smoke a 14 lb tender brisket in 4 hours!

02-02-2013, 11:23 PM	#5
Crazy Harry is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Deer Park, Wa Downloads: 4 Uploads: 3	drill your intake holes before you burn it out __________________ No trees were harmed in presenting this post; however, a great number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

02-03-2013, 08:45 AM	#10
davefan360 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-25-11 Location: Warren MI (dreaming of sitting in a treestand) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	open your air intakes, get 2 or 3 pallets, (free if you look) and then cut them long ways, start a small fire in the bottom of your drum, then add the pallet wood. keep it going till all the paint is off. If you see one side is burning off more then the other, move the wood around. this will take about a hour or so. when done let it cool, then wipe it off with some simple green or oven cleaner. __________________ 1 Ugly Drum, a OTS Red kettle, a OTG maroon kettle , and a green SS performer, 120g trailer smoker

02-02-2013, 10:36 PM	#3
Kloogee On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-05-12 Location: Midwest Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	While I had a big fire going in mine, I hit it with the flame thrower as my boys call my weed burner. Made quick work of the paint that way and satisfied my pyro tendencies at the same time.

02-03-2013, 06:56 AM	#8
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sandblast inside and sand outside .Or is anyone here old enough to remember sanding? Steve.

02-03-2013, 08:28 AM	#9
Dirt Daddy Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-23-13 Location: Conroe, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Burn it

02-03-2013, 08:55 AM	#11
smokeyw is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-03-11 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have done both methods and have to say the easiest and quickest is the weed burner. It also does a much better job. The bonfire that many do does not do a good job of burning the liner off the bottom or below the intake holes. The weed burner will make quick work of these problem areas. Also, the weed burner is the best way I have found to light the coals in the charcoal basket. __________________ Smokey W's Pit Que NCPC Competition Team / 2011 NCPC Whole Hog State Champion