Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Barry" wrote in message
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Greetings All!

Just got an empty 55 gal. drum from a local eatery that held vegetable
oil. I'd like to use it as a burn barrel, but the only opening is a
small hole in the top for a syphon pump of some kind.

Would appreciate some thoughts on how to cut the top off. My experience
with metal working is limited to high school shop which is longer ago
than I care to think about ;-).

Thanks in advance!

-Barry

Fill it with water and put a metal cutting blade on whatever saw you happen
to own and carve it off. The water will keep it from igniting if that is
even possible with vegetable oil...good luck....

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Ross Mac" wrote in message
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"Barry" wrote in message
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Greetings All!

Just got an empty 55 gal. drum from a local eatery that held vegetable
oil. I'd like to use it as a burn barrel, but the only opening is a
small hole in the top for a syphon pump of some kind.

Would appreciate some thoughts on how to cut the top off. My experience
with metal working is limited to high school shop which is longer ago
than I care to think about ;-).

Thanks in advance!

-Barry

Fill it with water and put a metal cutting blade on whatever saw you
happen
to own and carve it off. The water will keep it from igniting if that is
even possible with vegetable oil...good luck....



With water int it??? It had better be a cordless saw!!!!!!!!!

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Mike Dobony" wrote in message

With water int it??? It had better be a cordless saw!!!!!!!!!

Why? The blade won't rust.

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in
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"Mike Dobony" wrote in message

With water int it??? It had better be a cordless saw!!!!!!!!!

Why? The blade won't rust.




water and corded electric power tools do not mix well.

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Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Jim Yanik" wrote in message

water and corded electric power tools do not mix well.

Done properly, the tool won't see the water. It is not like standing in the
bathtub with a toaster.

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Jim Yanik" wrote in message

water and corded electric power tools do not mix well.

Done properly, the tool won't see the water. It is not like standing in
the
bathtub with a toaster.



I'll let you do the cutting while I call 911 : (

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Mike Dobony" wrote in message
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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Jim Yanik" wrote in message

water and corded electric power tools do not mix well.

Done properly, the tool won't see the water. It is not like standing in
the
bathtub with a toaster.



I'll let you do the cutting while I call 911 : (

Ok, but there will be no need to call anyone expect your mother to tell her
what a good idea you have to cut drums now. Only the blade touches water,
not the entire saw.

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in
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"Mike Dobony" wrote in message
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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Jim Yanik" wrote in message

water and corded electric power tools do not mix well.

Done properly, the tool won't see the water. It is not like
standing in
the
bathtub with a toaster.



I'll let you do the cutting while I call 911 : (

Ok, but there will be no need to call anyone expect your mother to
tell her what a good idea you have to cut drums now. Only the blade
touches water, not the entire saw.




And the blade is not going to toss water around,or water run out from the
cut?? Maybe to leak onto the power tool?
Or you won't end up standing in a puddle while holding a corded power tool?

It really is not a smart thing to do.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
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Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in
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"Mike Dobony" wrote in message

With water int it??? It had better be a cordless saw!!!!!!!!!

Why? The blade won't rust.

water and corded electric power tools do not mix well.

I would use a pneumatic cutting tool.

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

Would appreciate some thoughts on how to cut the top off. My
experience
with metal working is limited to high school shop which is longer ago
than I care to think about ;-).

I always just used a hatchet and large hammer, took about 5 minutes to
go around the barrel, keep the hatchet close to the rim and it will be
pretty smooth. Then used a pick to punch breather holes around the
bottom.

Cutting a 55 Gallon Drum
 

"Larry Bud" wrote in
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Jim Yanik wrote:
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in
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"Mike Dobony" wrote in message

With water int it??? It had better be a cordless saw!!!!!!!!!

Why? The blade won't rust.

water and corded electric power tools do not mix well.

I would use a pneumatic cutting tool.


I did suggest that in one of my posts.
Either a airpowered grinder or shear.(like auto customizers use)

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
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