Re: Cutting down old drums
- To: Mediterranean Plants
- Subject: Re: Cutting down old drums
- From: B* K*
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 15:09:43 -0600 (CST)
> You are quite right to bring the safety issue up, Susan. One of the
> caveats is to try to make sure drums are empty *and* dry before cutting.
> After draining I leave them uncovered in the sun for a couple of months.
> Screw caps must be off when cutting also.
>
I've been told that mechanics who need to weld or braze a vehicle gas
tank (and of course can't either wash it or wait for it to dry thoroughly)
run the exhaust from a well-tuned engine into it before and as long as
they're working.
All imaginable disclaimers. Personally I've never cut down anything but
printer's ink barrels, but confronted with a drum from something seriously
flammable daresay I'd opt for washing & drying as well.
