I Built A Wood Stove Out of a Barrel (Official Video)

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[@wranglerstar]

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[@goofyroofy]

loved watching you make the last one as well, very satisfying video on a cold winter day, thank you XD

[@rbparadise]

Should of made it like I made mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6G8hKWGZbR0g9E

[@retiredafce3373]

Very nicely done!

[@carloslopezcolon4387]

It’s good to learn that the old school technology could save your life one day. Love your homestead videos one day I’ll live the simple life.

[@robertsnelgrove4900]

I put a barrel stove in my workshop over the summer and have enjoyed it so much already! I was wondering why this time you placed the larger bung on top? It wasn't until I watched your other barrel stove video that I realized I should have done mine like that to have the option!

[@instructorkhang9086]

Ugh I've been looking at the unofficial barrel stove videos this whole time.

[@raging_rhino2582]

Ditto... Feel so stupid...

[@heyimamaker]

Ultimat sadness, Let me know if you find one :)

[@GridZone.]

lol now its "official" so you pay more for the "branding" too funny!!! whats next a flannel clothing line with matching socks and underwear????

[@aegg9915]

6:59 I never realised you were that short

[@wranglerstar]

Alex, you win comment of the day award,

[@aegg9915]

Wranglerstar Thanks Cody, big fan of the channel.

[@jblue345]

Did you know he’s 23 Rogans tall

[@HandyMike78]

Mike Bloomberg impersonation

[@maryn.8087]

LOL

[@kamakrazi]

I made these last year, and it was the best investment I made for heat in my shop. One thing I'd recommend is the barrels with the removable tops and a compression band. This makes building and cleanout so simple.

[@samueljesse2179]

It's a wood heater not a wood stove!!

[@kamakrazi]

@@samueljesse2179: A wood-burning stove is a HEATING or cooking appliance capable of burning wood fuel and wood-derived biomass fuel, such as sawdust bricks. Let me know if you need me to google any other definitions for you.

[@davenooner2142]

We always filled the bottom with sand to help keep the heat off the drum so it lasts longer. Nice video.

[@TadashiYasahiro]

Thanks for the tip... a gent asked me to use fire bricks and a grate to do the same thing.

[@davenooner2142]

@@TadashiYasahiro Anything is better than leaving it exposed to all that heat.

[@TadashiYasahiro]

@@davenooner2142 oh no doubt, and I understand that. You’re advice was a cheaper with still giving the desired effect so I had to say thank you for the tip!

[@davenooner2142]

@@TadashiYasahiro Thank You...Have a great day. PS. I have some project videos on my channel that may interest you. Good luck on yours.

[@1ofhis518]

How long do they last

[@clayquarles7425]

Always be carful of what was in the barrel a good friend of mine was killed when he went to cut it open it exploded...

[@g6qwerty]

I saw one explode too, saw that lid fly off way high, look like a good 10-15ft over the top of the gas station next door, at least it just knocked him off to the side when he was cutting it.

[@Chevydevil]

Good to fill them with water completely for a while before cutting them.

[@manueldeubler1127]

@@ryk3899 Does are things that really happen. You don't need a lot of volatile flameable gases to generate an explosive mixture inside the barrel. In most cases residues on the side walls, a few ounces are enough. Actually, this is something very commonly demonstrated in lab safety instruction courses with a can filled with just a few drops of solvent (if you have one that allows experiments).

[@jakeshaw6827]

I remember my welding texher talking about about barrels like this exploding

[@DiomedesArgos]

Wow, Cody, I’ve been away from the channel for a few years. Your quality of production has elevated tremendously. Congrats on the growth.

[@jpfurrow7445]

Great camera work! The reaching backwards for the bolts on the inside to avoid blocking the shot and the one focused on the inside for the back legs. Well done sir!

[@gearheadted5110]

A nice fire in the wood stove makes your house a home, and the shop more inviting. Radiant heat makes all the difference when it's cold and damp outside. I use a small kerosene heater to break the chill here and there, but growing up we had a wood stove as the main heat source, definitely the best. May God bless you and yours.

[@kuzadupa185]

I have a kerosene heater that I also use when the cold comes down harder then normal and cranking the entire house heat just doesn't make anymore sense. Not only does the heater give instant satisfaction and a great build up of heat but the warm glow it makes, especially when setting it to the lowest setting later in the evening before bed, makes it give off a nice inviting warm glow!

[@mojoman366]

With all due respect, only people can make a house a home! Love, respect, companionship, can not be conveyed by any amenities no matter how nice they may be.

[@alansmith4734]

You need an internal free-standing ledge to keep the burning logs up off the bottom. It adds air flow, but also longevity because the barrel skin will deteriorate real fast if the wood burns on the bottom of the barrel.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

a layer of sand works well - we use a coal grate in ours as it burns coal.

[@glenfdoss]

Built one of these back in the 70's with my dad for the garage.

[@martinbyrne6643]

Was it a Sotz barrel stove kit

[@rockefelleragent1357]

Does steel barrel stoves like these do better job retaining and radiating heat than other pre-made conventional wood stoves that are overpriced?

[@DH-ry2ho]

Thanks for sharing this project with us. This is exactly what I need in my garage!

[@dankerine]

“Official video“ I feel like he’s gonna drop some sick bars

[@GridZone.]

lol now its "official" so you pay more for the "branding" too funny!!! whats next a flannel clothing line with matching socks and underwear????

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

Even before the fail video the other day when you didn't get the barrel on time, I was telling a friend to do this in his garage! I'm sending this to him immediately! Hope you had a nice weekend, brother.

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

Also, in case you don't say it in the video, how long will one of these last? If you mention it, I'm going to delete this comment after the video.

[@DaSarcasticNorthernman]

@@NeverMetTheGuy as a kid, my parents heated our two story house with the same barrel stove, close to ten years. Using sand on the bottom of the heat chamber, along with fire bricks on top of the sand, will greatly improve the longevity of it.

[@rbparadise]

Should of done it the way I did it. Will last a lot longer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6G8hKWGZbR0g9E

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

@@DaSarcasticNorthernman - That's awesome! I'll tell my buddy to read this. Thanks, brother.

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

@@rbparadise - I'll tell him to check out these comments, and give it a watch. Thanks also, broseph.

[@trothmetalcraft8144]

I went: " Wait-Wait! Take out the plug! Take out the... *pong*!"

[@adame123321]

its amazing how we've seen you increase the quality of your videos and even use more official sounding names to your videos, im saying this in a positive way, keep using every single tool you have to become a popular youtuber, you make great content and more people should see you

[@kentsutton12]

Glad, you showed us this after the mini preview when talking about spending more time with dad/Gpa. I enjoyed that discussion and wish there was more content online like that. Great job!

[@toshayonguard4253]

The spring does go on lock handle because that cast lock does get hot and the spring will get just warm.....🔥🤘🏻😁

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

Cody is so awesome sharing this with everyone. Such a cost effective build! Seeing his plasma cutter reminds me that I need to get on making my video about the Forney one that’s really cheap at tractor supply!

[@gregoutdoorsman4598]

Torqued Up I was wondering if those were any good! Can’t wait to see that video pop up in my notifications!

[@johnnydangerously5003]

Torqued Up I’ve seen those. I can’t wait to hear your take on them. They are priced for a beginner but will they do the job?

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

I think you’ll find it’s abilities and ease of use pretty interesting

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

Sven3xs thank you my friend! At the risk of spoiling the video I’ll tell you that I’m very impressed by it! At our local tractor supply I was able to purchase it for $350! Be sure to go in there and speak to a manager or something and see if you can get that price. Here is a link to the exact one. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/forney-easy-weld-20a-plasma-cutter?cm_vc=-10005

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

Sven3xs just keep in mind that it needs an external air compressor. I’ve been using the small one that I use for my nail gun and it’s working great

[@DaSarcasticNorthernman]

Just finished building a double barrel wood stove, looks like the same brand (and quality). The bottom went together nice and quick, would have been great to have a plasma cutter though😉. The brackets in the upper barrel stove kit....were horrible. They are angled too sharp for the barrels. A guy could pound on the barrels a bit to make them conform to the barrels better, or, I just used some fender washers.🤷🏻‍♂️ it worked. I also offset the top barrel to the back, and added a cast iron plate (think like the old cook stoves) that I also purchased. Today I get to move the old stove out. And put this one in its place. The old stove is an old boiler cut down (probably many years before I was born) it's in excellent shape still, but the heating chamber rusted out on top. Will fabricate a new one, once it warms up a bit.

[@reneebrown5598]

I love this. I bought a double stack wood stove kit. Haven't put it together yet but have all the parts except the fireproof air seal kit.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

In my 20s i built one with 2 - 55 gal barrels the top barrel i mounted a 30 gal in side of it and made a oven out of it !

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

@@tenaciousvirgiltenaciousvi5671 Also acts as a Heat Exchanger. Radiates bunches more heat into the room.

[@RickP654]

That would make a real place to store your welding rods. Also good for heating up a couple pot pies for lunch.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

@Eva Kiner NO IM 60 NOW ! USE THE 30 DRUM TO CUT INTO THE 55 AND A BIG BOLT TO HOLD THE BACK UP AND DOOR CUT FROM THE CIRCLE THAT WAS THE 55 GAL DRUM IT FIT THE 30 ! IMPROVISE ADAPT AND OVER COME ! SEMPER FI !

[@TheRedneckprepper]

I ALSO DRILLED SOME 1/4 " HOLES IN THE OVEN AND MADE A SLIDE TO COVER THEM WHEN NOT NEEDED AND SMOKED DEER MEAT AT CAMP

[@TheRedneckprepper]

@Eva Kiner AND IF I WAS TO MAKE ANOTHER I THINK I WOULD GET SOME 1/8 " STEEL AND CUT THE BOTTOM DRUM TO MAKE A PLACE TO COOK WITH POT OR SKILLET ! REMEMBER WE ONLY HAD DRILL , ARK WELDER , N JIG SAW BACK THEN ! I USED HIGH HEAT MOTOR SILICONE TO SEAL IT UP

[@johne9341]

Great video! I really enjoy your projects and may buy this kit to add to one of my outbuildings. Your editing is great, informative and concise content with good audio.

[@Neoviper240]

I just watched the 1st one you did 9 years ago. I enjoyed watching both. Thanks for the content!

[@jameschippett2177]

I remember when the last wood stove was built. I must be getting old. Great video.

[@wyattearp1418]

I love it, very interesting, wish I had a shop now. I’m now prepared to build one. Thank you Cody for teaching me all these things.God Bless You and Your Family.

[@MJPeddler]

Nothing beats woodstove heat. I need to do something like this for my shop.

[@rbparadise]

Matt P kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6G8hKWGZbR0g9E

[@baird329]

Thanks for leaving in the bang jump part in. Showing everyone that everything doesn't go according to script made this video.

[@Dave_Meyers]

My first experience with a barrel stove was at the Centralia Rifle Club. We’d driven up from Vancouver on a cold winter evening for a .22 league match. They had two stacked 55s blazing in the range. I’ve loved the idea ever since.

[@bigDwood]

You've inspired me to make one tomorrow. I have everything I need laying around the shop. Might incorporate a blower of sorts. Thanks Cody.

[@briancoomes5506]

Why do you keep saying that?... my insurance company has no problem with it... some won’t allow it some will

[@norwegianminiranch]

I use to say: "you get warmer just listening to the sound of a burning woodstove". I got a woodstove in my bedroom, that I use when its really cold outside.

[@chrisbulldog1353]

I bought two kits when I built mine so I have a door on both ends and two dampers. I also put fire 🔥 bricks 🧱 in the bottom barrel helps the bottom not to burn out so quickly and helps with clean out

[@calebmoody326]

Here in Atlanta Georgia it has rained 8 inches in January and 6 inches already in February

[@garylgoldberg]

Your first video on barrel stoves from 8 years ago (or so) was my introduction to Wranglerstar. I'm pretty sure I've seen 95% of the videos since. Wow.

[@tonysolar284]

2:08 So a straight edge slows you down... Got it! ;)

[@itsa67]

The Spring is meant to go onto the handle - so that you can grab it without getting burned. That is common on most wood stove handles!

[@RealChoice1776]

Awesome video thank you for being very clear and direct. This is a very helpful video, I will look for more of your videos. God bless you and your family

[@kayeyeager8006]

I have watched many a how to videos yours by far was the best. Thanks for sharing!

[@PabloEdvardo]

Wow that sheet metal edge still looks really scary. I think I would pass a dremel tool over it to smooth it out, myself. I would end up catching a sharp burr and cutting my arm wide open.

[@6GSF]

hey yep id agree i cannot quite believe Cody put his arm through a serrated sheet metal hole with a ragged edge like that one could cause a serious injury , it takes nothing in the process to chamfer file or dremel off the edges owise good job i may cannibalise an old wood stive i have that has a glass door

[@larryr.johnson3048]

Years ago I built several of these stoves, still use two of different sizes (30 &50 gal). I did put the bungs in the rear though. Leave a few inches of wood ash in the bottom, no sand or bricks. Sand etc will cause the barrel to rust out. I heated my camp easily with one. I also caulked the fittings with furnace cement which helped keep it air tight. Painted with high temp engine paint, fire outside then move indoor.

[@006dayton]

Will be an amazing addition to my cabin, God bless. Keep doing what you do.

[@volstadgermaine2510]

Such a simple, yet beautiful thing. When unchecked, fire, like a beast might destroy all we work so hard to build. However, when used respectfully, might make it instead that much easier, and better to appreciate. Nothing, as you said, like. a woodfire in the hearth to make home feel like home.

[@VanAdventuresBavaria]

"Not for sale in California or Washington." Ok now i want one.

[@339110001]

give it some time, Oregon be there soon.enough.

[@machogan85]

I had no problem getting Ace hardware to order one for me after seeing it wasn't available here on Amazon. There are really strict permitting rules on them, though, and I don't recommend letting your insurance company know you have one.

[@johncware66]

@@339110001 Oregon is sadly there for same kit through Northern Tool.

[@drumspipes]

Thanks for satisfying the perfectionist in me and trimming the opening that little extra bit.

[@sebastianholman5196]

me at 2:00AM trying to sleep KZbin: Wanna watch stove?

[@codycalhoon3459]

Did anyone else hear the beginning of the 20th century fox intro at 3:48? 😂

[@danbraun3780]

Really great project. Thanks.

[@AgentPepsi1]

I love it!!! I so want one of those. It doesn't get terribly cold around here, but it would be nice to have one in our barn / workshop :D

[@harleypeters2554]

When I make mine I think I’m going to try a heat rated paint to coat it with that would make it last longer. Keep the metal from oxidizing.

[@tkjokester]

“Many a time of an evening, when I sat alone looking at the fire, I thought, after all there was no fire like the forge fire and the kitchen fire at home.” - Philip Pirrip

[@OrangeSodaTicTac]

Your channel is the hearth of KZbin. When we logon, your videos really make a difference and help so many! Thank you and God bless!

[@tonicasaesmeralda8612]

If you found a large vat drum you could build your own boiler with worm copper piping. Then have a constant hot water supply using firewood to heat the copper worm that has water running through it. Nice video! :)

[@insideman6680]

Nice job ! I made one last winter .Enjoying nice background heat in my studio / workshop .Keep on keeping on .Bless you and the family .Hope Jack is healing well .. ;)

[@RevBrettMurphy]

What an excellent build! Think I need one for my garage workshop, its like an icy tomb this time of year.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you Brett,

[@m4rvinmartian]

3:16 We've got none of that sharp jagged edge showing. Literally a sharp jagged edge showing.

[@kenneth6731]

I'm getting to the point where I would rather watch you play than play myself. Thank's for the top shelf content!

[@projectpeach7848]

Great job as always! God bless you and your family

[@rainydaysroofer9474]

My stepdad and I used to make these for elk camp every so many years after they rust out. Work excellent and good memory

[@doneown503]

did you use any of the high temp. sealant they recommend??, nice cutter!!! Hoping you have video showing flue piping to outdoors?? nice job.

[@leonbachman5345]

Use a fire proof cloth for sealing also a grate to keep the wood off the bottom

[@braydencarlgren1904]

I fully agree with them 10mm nuts. What a pain. Maybe switch them out for 3/8.

[@scottybobatv]

Could you use the cutout from the door to weld a small flat platform on the top barrel, just big enough to sit a coffee mug on maybe. Keep your brew warm in between sips👍 great build

[@LoneStarLiving]

Awesome work. One day I want to try my hand at building one of these

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I remember my uncle heating his basement with one stove similar to that. He replaced them every 5 yrs or so. Cheers from Canada!

[@niall01oneill]

Could you make a simple grate for us to see I welded one up from reinforcing bar and it’s bending. Plus how come you didn’t put the bung at the bottom for a better draft ? Great video thanks niall. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@JusBidniss]

Hi Cody, we used to really load up one of these with plywood scraps (actually, ply-bent furniture factory scraps, with formaldehyde-based glue, stuff burned really hot), to where it had red glowing areas showing on the outside of the barrel. We had a cat who would snuggle up real close to that, sometimes to where we thought his fur would catch fire! I wonder if it might be worth it to cut 1/3 of a side out of another barrel (1/3 of the circumference, full barrel length), flatten it just a bit but keep a curve, and lay it in the bottom of this like an insulated grate, couple inches off the bottom? I think I read where wood coals only get just above 1100F, depending on wood species and oxygenation. Not quite half the melting point of steel, but still it might keep the outside of the stove a bit safer? The cat you save may be your own! :)

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

These kits work especially well on the cast iron tanks you can find in old water heaters. I find those preferable to use for two reasons; First they are heavier and just generally work better for heat. Second it re purposes something that would otherwise be going into the landfill and they aren't terribly hard to find free.

[@Bigrignohio]

Grandfather made one of these a long time ago. 2-barrel system where the upper barrel had a heat exchanger and a integral "scraper" to clean the soot off the heat exchanger tubes. Makes it a lot more efficient. May want to see if a second kit is available to add this. I see a lot of kits to add a second, empty, barrel which is close. But an actual heat exchanger would be even better.

[@jeanpomerleau8416]

I like the video, but the one you made years ago with the added air intake (large hole pipe nipple and cover) is how I did mine and i think that is important in making these work correctly. I heat my garage and use it as a forge at the same time. Lots of fun.

[@carlzirk]

Good work. That plasma cutter is one versatile tool.

[@jimmylucero7144]

Don’t use barrels that have any flammable or toxic when using a cutting torch

[@safetyfirstintexas]

black spray paint all the openings, then you have it exact if you put on barrel #2 put the dampener on the upper barrel, this exposes barrel #2 to fire box heat temperatures. you get much more radiant heat this way.

[@steveday2868]

I had a friend in the late 90s built one using a barrel with a lid so as to have access to install the back legs. I'm going to try it this year. Thanks for the video.

[@devinsuni]

I just built one and im debating if i wanna use it in my house or buy a cast iron stove

[@steveday2868]

@@devinsuni I've been using steel firebox stoves for years inside my house but they are just not big enough and too expensive to buy a bigger one. Planning on trying this instead.

[@regalbowman3143]

Great Idea Cody using railroad track as a guide

[@Themaniacis_back]

There's something about your videos Cody that connect with me. I'm not sure exactly what it is but they are such a joy to watch.

[@smilenowsmileforever4226]

Plasma cutters are awesome. We use these at the sheet metal shop alot

[@solidsnakesasscheeks.]

Brilliant video. God bless you and your family.I have been subscribed for a few years and can't recall you doing anything on wood carving or leather work perhaps something you could look into for future videos

[@delbertjones4950]

We can get Barrels to make those stoves locally here. However when you do that make sure you know what is inside them or was inside them before you start cutting on them! I was just about to tell you to take the plug out when the barrel popped! HA! And what you said after that happened sounds like something my grandpa would have said! Take Care Cody and you and your family stay safe and warm out there!

[@SG-jo9mk]

Great video! Would love to make one of these!

[@jeffengland8136]

Did you install an oil drip line on your update as well? I've been meaning to install one on the double barrel stove I use in my shop after seeing your installation several years ago, and I'm curious if it worked well for you enough to do it on the new stove as well or if you didn't do it again (and why). Great content as always!

[@JonarRoman]

Would you recommend any sort of heat resistant paint or other coating on the outside of the barrel?

[@bard1397]

It will be interesting to see how it works out. The one that I made didn't have enough of a draft so I had to cut extra space for air intake and extra space to vent smoke.

[@kaseymccleary946]

my shop is about the same as yours, with open trusses. Is it more for radiant heat or just it actually warm the space at all? I eventually am going to put metal ceiling and insulation, but was wondering how it will work in the mean-time?

[@wranglerstar]

It does warm the space somewhat, perhaps 10°, mostly radiant,

[@gregtooley2878]

ya know i watched this video all the way thru as i do all wranglerstar videos and moved on to the next. I found myself taking pause to explain the video to my wife. It just kinda dawned to me what a quality product. Most capable men could handle a project like this. Cody makes it look easier than i'm sure it is. This Video reminds me of why i started watching Wranglerstar. Thank you

[@douglynch8442]

Nice build. Love the plasma torch.

[@thebushcraftchef3374]

I could watch you make things all day. Thanks for the videos.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

A great tip for the sour dough stove is to place sand on the bottom as it retain heat and prevents rusting out the bottom of the barrel .

[@thunderj176]

I make and sell these. I cut mine with a grinder. If there are stickers or oils on the barrel, get a nice fire going inside it after you do your cut outs. Then a wire brush on a drill will clean it fast. Some angle cut to about 14" will sit in the ribbed part allowing air flow. I stain and make handles from wooden dowels. High temp caliper paint. High temp silicone to seal it up. Large bung on the bottom will allow for faster start ups as it helps the small intake grill on the bottom

[@gs9163]

Now add a secondary burner to it to make it more efficient. Run a pipe from the bottom hole through the coals, up the back side then back to the front about 6" from the top. Drill some small holes in the top pipe. The heated oxygen will react with the unburned smoke and ignite. Should smoke less and produce more heat. Would be a fun experiment.

[@bennyhill3642]

GOD Bless! Great job. What kind of grate will you put in the bottom?

[@jonjdfsj8181]

As always great videos. Try an impact drill when drilling thin metal its a lot quicker, a friend showed me this trick it works try it.

[@brentduncan8596]

My dad's shop was always roasting hot in February in North Idaho with these double barrel stoves.

[@caddi70]

I've already had a 55g barrel. Mine has the removable lid. It it ok to use it to clean inside better? Also does the bung hole just stay sealed?

[@crazydad6119]

Simple to make and useful. Great video

[@bornwildalaska5031]

Can’t wait to build one for my shop!

[@mxpimpmug]

I just started looking into building one of these myself for the garage!

[@mxpimpmug]

Dave Martin Ehh I’m sure there’s fine print somewhere but steel buildings are pretty nonflammable... 😂😂

[@MyFREEFrugalHomestead]

I think the first Wranglerstar Video I ever watched was you and that 2 barrel stove early on a cold AM and you were up and said it was good time for Devotion time and to refocus on a task that warms your home for the family. That was in the basement of your other place more hill side and dug into a hill ?

[@1ronhall]

Another nice learning video .... thanks sir

[@snowfox466]

So simple to build but so effective to keep you warm as you work

[@bobjarrard]

May I suggest using a second nut on each screw and using high temp epoxy/JB Extreme followed by high temp stove spray paint? I would bed the rear flange also to cut down on smoke leaks and maybe cut the hole a bit smaller than perfect fit. Bob

[@OvertonWindex]

I love when you cut away right as you bobble something in a completely normal way, but you'd still get grief for on the internet.