On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:23:57 -0500, Barry
wrote:

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 ;-).


You can use a sawsall, a jigsaw, a giant can opener, an axe,
or a cutting torch. If you cut the entire top inch off,
you can use a circular saw. Preferably with a cutoff wheel
in it.

Goedjn wrote:

You can use a sawsall, a jigsaw, a giant can opener, an axe,
or a cutting torch...

Grainger's $50 can opener does a good job, with smooth edges.

Nick