What can I use to open a 20 litre drum with? I don't want a dangerous jagged edge.
Tin openers
Aug 06, 2016
33 Replies
Angle grinder!
Bugger! beat me to it!
Jig saw might be better but tedious!
Sounds like you need a nibbling tool.
Sharp knife works but you will end up with a dangerous edge however cut.
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You already have a jagged edge which is irritating but not dangerous.
Could be dangerous if it held something flammable!
Copper ring, and some PE.
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NT
I think you are being unfair to someone who has a low tolerance for idiots.
aka shaped charge
Since neither of you read the OP, I can't understand why you posted unless you are retarded.
Plastic explosive
It's 'only' 20L(whats that 5 Gallons) take it to a local restaurant/hotel and ask (nicely) to use there can opener usually restaurant sized ones are unlimited in diameter and the height is only limited to about 18 inches.
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To clarify, you said: "What can I use to open a 20 litre drum with? I don't want a dangerous jagged edge."
That depends on what you mean by open. A jig-saw will surely open it. So will a drill to empty its contents.
Can you be more clear to what you mean by "open"?
Most 20 litre drums I have come across have a preferred entry point for a tap, or you could use one of these:
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Use a drill bit, pipe and siphon the contents to another 20L storage container compatible with whatever it is.
If the item is powder, then use a file around the lip to open the can like...
How to Open a Can without Can Opener - Zombie Survival Tips #20
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then use some flexible edging strip to make it kid safe.
Use a hacking knife and a hammer.
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Or any similar edged tool you might have to hand.
Use a dremel to cut through the rolled edge and the top becomes a lid.
You may want to make a jig to help.
Another site selling drum deheaders:
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Owain
Yes but can you begin to understand what jagged means first?
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