Cleaning the lid

[jd1983]

For those that have used the flat lid from the 55 gallon drum for their UDS, what did you do to clean it? I have a drum that held one part of a foam compound that I will burn out. I saw someone mention sticking the lid on while doing the burnout may warp it. Is there a better way to clean the inside of the lid off? Thanks a lot.

 

[smokin leo]

just a thought u could set the lid aside and burn it with a wheat burner or

u could use a hand held map torch

hope this helps

 

[travcoman45]

Wire brush wheel on a angle grinder. Ya get it to hot an it's gonna warp an not fit right.

 

[pandemonium]

yep you use grinder with abrasive or wire cup.

 

[smokingohiobutcher]

A map gas torch will warp it!! Mine did...had to put draw latches on it to hold it down. A wire wheel or a dual action sander will work the best. No quick and easy fix here,sorry.
SOB

 

[jd1983]

Thanks everyone. I'm not too worried about quick, just want it done correctly. I plan to burn 3 pallets in the drum itself but didn't know what to do about the lid. I'll have to locate an angle gridner and wire brush somewhere.

 

[smokingohiobutcher]

Try toolking.com good deals on reconditioned tools.
SOB

 

[south jersey bbq tim]

rub some oil of a towel..thats whats i use

 

[coffee_junkie]

Spray it with oven cleaner and let it set a while, then hose it off.