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A misadventure with Blue Barrels
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Author:  bochener [ Jun 5th, '07, 04:45 ]
Post subject:  A misadventure with Blue Barrels
Being as mechanically declined as I am (i'm a software guy) I decided the next system will be a blue barrel system...it's cheap...no problem getting ahold of them...and they're fun to sit on and roll around when you're trying to figure out what in the world you're doing. :lol:

Anyway, I realized...I don't know a good way to cut the suckers in half. I've got a few ideas on how I _could_ do it, but as i've learned through the course of other projects, it's better to have an idea how to do it right going into it, than to do it a few times and then figure out the best way to do it.

Anyone have any tips before I brutally assault these barrels?
Author:  meancoyote [ Jun 5th, '07, 05:13 ]
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a sawzall? jigsaw, knife.
id use this, Image
Author:  Dave Donley [ Jun 5th, '07, 05:18 ]
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I think the folks here use angle grinders mostly.
Author:  bochener [ Jun 5th, '07, 05:20 ]
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ooooh an angle grinder would be nice. time to hunt for one.
I wonder where the sawzall is hiding.


thanks..this should prove interesting
Author:  meancoyote [ Jun 5th, '07, 05:48 ]
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what kind of blade does a angle grinder use to cut plastic?
Author:  michael_Ferrini [ Jun 5th, '07, 05:51 ]
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+1 for Sawzall. But only to be operated after 6 beers minimum and a dull blade:)
Author:  bochener [ Jun 5th, '07, 06:14 ]
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lol MF...isn't that the only way for a clumsy person like myself to use power tools?
Author:  aquamad [ Jun 5th, '07, 07:13 ]
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I only use a jigsaw now - I used an angel grinder at first, but it just melts the plastic and almost 'glues' it together as you cut :? The jigsaw was also a lot faster for me
Author:  Jaymie [ Jun 5th, '07, 07:33 ]
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in desperation, if you don't have the required power tools (down Les :tongue2: ) you can also use a hand saw, takes a bit longer, bit still gets the job done.
Author:  RupertofOZ [ Jun 5th, '07, 08:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: A misadventure with Blue Barrels
I used an angle grinder with a (very) worn diamond blade.....

Don't think the worn part is compulsory ....LOL
Author:  Food&Fish [ Jun 5th, '07, 08:25 ]
Post subject:  Re: A misadventure with Blue Barrels
Me too
Author:  steve [ Jun 5th, '07, 09:24 ]
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so did i, but it does tend to generate quite a bit of heat and smell. if you use the angle grinder make sure you have some variety of cut off disk on it.

dad used a jig saw to "top" his barrel.
Author:  monya [ Jun 5th, '07, 09:36 ]
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jig saw for me.
Author:  steve [ Jun 5th, '07, 09:56 ]
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Rupe, tell the truth, you just wanted to show off our arms again!
Author:  Stuart Chignell [ Jun 5th, '07, 11:47 ]
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I used a circular saw (with a dull blade)
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