need some advise on picking the right barrel

[bigen73]

I'm looking at building my first UDS and want to pick the right barrel. There is a local guy that has food grade barrels that had a huge bag of grape flavoring for something in them. he says that the inside of the drum is coated in a non-toxic paint. Should I steer clear of this find? If it is usable, would I need to have it sandblasted clean? Or would I be able to burn it out? If burning is an option, would I just build a roaring fire in it? Confused on that point.

Thanks in advance for all the help

Phil

 

[jrod62]

If you can sandblast them would work great.
You can burn out the liner. You will need a super
Hot fire to get it all burned out then use a wire wheel
On it. I burned mine all day and night to get it all out .

 

[bigen73]

Thanks jrod62. I think sandblasting will be the way to go. I like the idea of someone else getting dirty.

Phil

 

[bigen73]

Got another question for y'all

What do all use for probe grommets???

Phil