On 01/10/2020 17:36, Graeme wrote:

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

Ideas?Â* Thanks.

Buy a angle grinder.
Only a few quid at Aldi.
Who knows, you might find another use for it in the future.