Hey all i just picked up a 55 gal drum for wvo. Problem is the resturant that im working with says he needs it to be an open top one not the one i have.
ex ---> http://www.thecarycompany.com/Images1/Drums/55SteelComposite.jpg

Any ideas on how to get the lid off without destroying the drum itself and using it as one of the open lid ones.
ex --->http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4835700/how-to-build-a-grill-out-of-a-55-gallon-drum_Full.jpg

Any help greatly apperciated :D

I use those for wash/dry/filter tanks. Plumb the bungs with ball valves, flip it over, drill a hole in the bottom to start then use a jig-saw w/ metal blade to cut a half moon into the bottom.

But that ruins a nice close top drum. Just get a different one?

give him a funnel.

Hey all i just picked up a 55 gal drum for wvo. Problem is the resturant that im working with says he needs it to be an open top one not the one i have.
ex ---> http://www.thecarycompany.com/Images1/Drums/55SteelComposite.jpg

Any ideas on how to get the lid off without destroying the drum itself and using it as one of the open lid ones.
ex --->http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4835700/how-to-build-a-grill-out-of-a-55-gallon-drum_Full.jpg

Any help greatly apperciated :D


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WHDzENSvL._SL160_AA160_.jpg

Then cover top with a water heater pan.

Glad to help.

thx guys :)