If you will post this in the UDS build section a lot more people would see it. I sand blasted mine. Some have built a roaring fire as has been said above. Some use a wire brush on an angle grinder.
Help.....What is the best way?
Only 2 pallets? And you call yourself a pyro? Lol.... I burned all the pallets from your friend. Moisture level was 1% so they pretty much vaporized. I also tossed in some of the cherry scraps, roots and whatnot.2 pallets if you are a pyro like me. Pallet wood is usually pretty paint free and very dry. Burns well. I found with mine after 2 pallets there was very little sanding, or grinding to do. Make sure you drill your intake holes first for good air flow. I bet you got a drum with a liner that is food grade like I tried to warn you about. Let the fun begin. If you have a propane weed burner you can burn the paint off that way too but that liner is a PITA!
Well, I did use a electric leaf blower by john deer. It was pretty epic. But I would not recommend it as it warped the drum a little bit. Works fine let me tell you.Only 2 pallets? And you call yourself a pyro? Lol.... I burned all the pallets from your friend. Moisture level was 1% so they pretty much vaporized. I also tossed in some of the cherry scraps, roots and whatnot.
The remains of the liner after the burn in mine were fairly soft. Was much easier to remove it after the burn. Seems like the liner on the lid was a different material. Came off very easily, no fire involved.
Don't forget to pick up some mineral spirits.