Justrite 26054K Cease-Fire Steel Drum, 55 Gallon Capacity, 23-3/4" OD x 34-1/2" Height, Black

Bought this to burn yard waste. There are a lot of options out there but decided to get this and drill holes myself. The barrel has held up to multiple burnings and lots of rain. Do be aware that there is paint on the outside and if you use this barrel to burn the paint will flake up and burn off emitting a chemical smell. The barrel now looks like your average burn barrel with a rust like inconsistent color but there is no deprecation of the material and is holding up very well. I had no problem drilling the holes using a bit set I bought here on Amazon (Neiko 10193A Titanium Step Drill Bit Set). I used a steel grate, also purchased on Amazon (Stanley National Hardware 4075BC 24" X 24" Expanded Steel - 3/4" Grid) for the top which worked well for catching lager pieces of ash and fit perfectly.

This is a great burn drum. The paint did burn away on the outside, so if you’re using it for burning, don’t expect it to stay looking pretty. That didn’t really “matter” to me but I still took off a star for it not “holding up” as the description stated. Other than that, came in good shape and arrived quickly.

Bought this to use as a burn barrel in the backyard. I’d recommend to strip the paint off the barrel before burning anything in it as the paint melts and flakes off. Other than that, great quality for what I got it for. No issues to report and would order again.EDIT: 6/3/20. Going on just about a year and this barrel is still holding up great! Been through a year’s worth of Houston weather and no signs of weakness.

Beware, if you live in Washington state, it is illegal to have or use a burn barrel. It is a $1000 fine. I wish I would have known this before I bought it. Works perfect though.

Fast delivery, exactly as pictured..I was so excited to get my shiny new black burn barrel! I placed it next to my old rusted one that came with the property that I had just bought and said "ha!". Filled it up, lit the match, and watched it burn... and then... it was like it had leprosy.. the paint started peeling. I was just so sad.. and disappointed.But then, I realized that all the other barrels that I had seen around the country side had no paint on them either so this must be what happens when you actually heat it up. On the plus side, it left some really interesting designs so we pulled up some lawn chairs and played "name that burn picture" while watching it peel and leave the design behind... can you tell we are new at this country living thing where the garbage men don't pick up at your driveway?I have been burning continuously for over a month now - I don't think the embers have ever completely cooled down. We have had a ton of stuff - literally - to clean up around the property that we bought and it has been great. The paint did peel partially down the barrel but no rust (despite lots of rain) inside or out, no warping despite continued burning, and I am about to buy another to add to my "collection" .Would recommend to anyone.

So... the paint flaked off from burning the box it came in... then, more so in buying yard crap... i assumed that being black. It was like my BBQ pit and stay black... not the case at all. The paint is gone. A stainless steel burn pit, colored by heat, i have.Do not think you are buying a black burn barrel. It isn't even drilled to let out water. This is a very simple drum barrel... it will not stay black!!!

Pro: serves the purpose, quality productCon: paint will melt off with first use. That did not matter to us.Helpful tip: Drill holes in the drum for the best fire ventilation.R. Witten

This is nothing but a painted, refurbished 55 gallon drum. And the optional top that you see in picture is too expensive also. As far as I'm concerned this is nothing but a large dump been for cigarettes and butts