On 01/10/2020 17:47, Jimk wrote:
Graeme Wrote in message:

I've been given a 55 gallon drum that contained some sort of syrup used
in the manufacture of sweeties (confectionery). How best to remove the
top, to make an incinerator? I have neither angle grinder nor air
chisel, which seem to be popular choices.

Ideas? Thanks.


Borrow something ?
Hire something?

Do you have a jigsaw? A proper hacksaw blade in a jigsaw will make
relatively short work of that. Or a sabre saw with a metal cutting
blade, although those are more of a beast to handle.

When I made one a few years ago I found it worthwhile to make a stand
out of angle iron, to keep it a foot or so above the ground to prevent
destroying a lawn.

The other thing, don't expect a very long life out of them. I am
currently tempted to buy a ready-made galvanised one, rather than making
a replacement.