I've been picking my brain on how to cut the top off of these and it never dawned on me to use a circular saw. HA genius idea! I also didn't realize you could flip it upside down and make it fit. Thanks so much for the info.
Perfect timing! I'll be working from home tomorrow and part of my chores list was cutting the top off a blue barrel. I got mine from a local microbrewery. The tarp tip is a good one to remember. These little tips are a great idea!
Years ago I would make trips each Monday to a auction with pigs, goats, and sheep and about 2 miles away was a pickle factory where I would load about 80 of those barrels and bring them to Maine to resell. Here in this area what I used to sell for $11.00 are now $30-$50 and I have seen some for over $100. If only I had known. Thanks for sharing my friend. Many blessings.
So glad I found this. I was trying to figure out how I would cover one that I'm using for hydroponic solution. This is perfect! Thank you! And a tip: get a deburring tool: one quick swipe takes off all the shavings and leaves a nice smooth rounded edge.
WOW Jason. I just got two of these and I didn't know what to do. I thought I could use a heat gun to loosen the lid but wasn't looking forward to it. Your tip is a perfect and quicker solution. You've got no idea how much I love this tip Jason. Thank you so much. I really appreciate all your videos, tips and inspiration.❣️😘👍 Big hello to the three of you and Bernice😆
Cool you saved me trial and error. I was going cut there hoping that flipping the lid would fit. This is good news because I bought 8 of them. For cheap.
Yep.... Daniel Arms (from Arms Family Homestead) has a couple of videos about that very thing.... an idea which he got from a friend of his (Gardening with Leon.... on TH-cam).... and turns 'em into self watering growing pots.... for ALL KINDS of crops. ;-)
Absolutely EXCELLENT. Just what I'm looking to do. I've finally realized that leaving grass clippings on the lawn doesn't feed the grass cause it takes years for those clippings to decompose. All those clippings just form thatch and prevent the lawn from breathing and getting rain properly. So, what do I do with the clippings? Too much trouble to start a compost pile. A lot easier to use my annual pass and drop of such yard waste at our local recycling center. So, I can put a 60 gallon plastic bag in a barrel and fill it up with clippings. If I get two, three or four barrels then I wouldn't have to make a run to the recycling center so often. I'm happy to see that the lid can still be used so I can keep rain out of the barrel. Thanks for posting your video. I wonder how heavy a 60 gallon bag of grass clippings is?
I tried to do this today with my brand spanking new mini circular saw but the saw kept jumping. My first time to ever use an electric saw. It comes with 3 blades:wood, wood/metal and tiles/backerboard/cement. I was using the one for wood. I have the same exact blue barrels that you have. Please tell me what I was doing wrong. Thanks! - Weak, old woman
Thank y'all so much for posting during this time I don't watch much tv but enjoy seeing y'alls post everyday its an inspiration to me and hope for what I strive for Love y'all keep posting
We put a spigot near the bottom on ours....didn’t ‘t cut the top off, but removed the 2 plastic tops......set it on concrete bricks...filled it with water....put a water bowl under it...and use it for water for the chickens while in the coop....
How did you get the spigot on the bottom without removing the top? I wanted to add a spigot to mine but need to remove the top to reach all the way down to the bottom to thread on the spigot or some pipes to connect multiple tanks together.
Great tip! I hate to tell you Jason, pretty soon you won't be able to say you lack skills anymore. From drawing board 2,000 mi to skilled homesteader in under 5yr. Pretty impressive ;)
Oh god do I love youtube. We are at an explosion point in human history where a person can know anything they want or need to know, even tips for the best way to perform a simple task like this. Thanks for the video dude. Rock on.
Another way to go is to use an angle grinder and/or cutting wheel tool.... will cut the top off and "sand"/grind off those craggly edges as well. Works just as well as a circular/skill saw.... just a matter of what tool(s) ya have handy. Hope somebody finds this useful. ;-)
It's way better to cut it from the top like open a cane rather than cut from the side. The barrel will become squashy in the long term without its core ring structure removed. I use a jigsaw to cut from the top. Then putting cringe on it. Much better.
MY GUY!! Aww man, you made my damn DAY, Thank you, my dude! Problem solved... Now I’m back on track to build my water- filtration-station... and not a moment too soon. (I mean, that is to say we ought to still have 🤔oooooohhhh...whatdya think...? Maybe ‘bout a good solid 28 days-or-so left before humanity completely takes a shit, taking the country and maybe even the whole planet down with it?)
I've been picking my brain on how to cut the top off of these and it never dawned on me to use a circular saw. HA genius idea! I also didn't realize you could flip it upside down and make it fit. Thanks so much for the info.
Jason you know how to make a video, simple, easy to understand quick to the point, done!! Ain't no time wasted here. Thanks
Something this simple yet you literally made my job 100x easier. I was about to mess this project up, thanks for the tips.
Great tip.
I had never thought of cutting the lid off, and flipping it to use as a lid again, you added so many more uses for the blue barrels.
Now I have a compost bin.
Perfect timing! I'll be working from home tomorrow and part of my chores list was cutting the top off a blue barrel. I got mine from a local microbrewery.
The tarp tip is a good one to remember. These little tips are a great idea!
flipping the lid... genius ;) You can trim the edges with a knife or chisel, or even run a torch around that rough lip - just other options ;)
Years ago I would make trips each Monday to a auction with pigs, goats, and sheep and about 2 miles away was a pickle factory where I would load about 80 of those barrels and bring them to Maine to resell. Here in this area what I used to sell for $11.00 are now $30-$50 and I have seen some for over $100. If only I had known. Thanks for sharing my friend. Many blessings.
wow! thanks for watching Jim!
So glad I found this. I was trying to figure out how I would cover one that I'm using for hydroponic solution. This is perfect! Thank you! And a tip: get a deburring tool: one quick swipe takes off all the shavings and leaves a nice smooth rounded edge.
I knew it would be simple but didn't want to miss the opportunity to still have a lid after cutting. You guys always come through.
i bought 3 at $10 each today. Thanks for the tips. i have a big garden.
Great method to achieve a lid after the drum is cut open. An angle grinder with a flap wheel is perfect for shaping and finishing the cut edge.
Flip the lid! That's what I was looking for, for it to kinda lock on. Perfect
Oh my gosh, I never thought of flipping that lid over!
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I got one for 8 dollars today and I'm trying to figure out how to cut off the lid thanks for the video
Thanks. Just did this today for DIY fertilizer.
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Neat tip. I wondered how people got those big barrels. Didn’t realize they previously had food in them, so food grade.
I have these for sale $35
WOW Jason. I just got two of these and I didn't know what to do. I thought I could use a heat gun to loosen the lid but wasn't looking forward to it. Your tip is a perfect and quicker solution. You've got no idea how much I love this tip Jason. Thank you so much. I really appreciate all your videos, tips and inspiration.❣️😘👍 Big hello to the three of you and Bernice😆
Shania A 😂
I never considered asking at restaurants. Thank you for the tip.
Cool you saved me trial and error. I was going cut there hoping that flipping the lid would fit. This is good news because I bought 8 of them. For cheap.
Thanks and my fish 🐟 thank you too!
Great video. That’s actually can be way more difficult than people would think. Never even thought about using the lid. Thanks for the tip.
yeah for sure. the barrel can get a little squirelly. thanks for watching!
@@SowtheLand that's a good tip as well
Smart! I always cut the around around the plugs and left with a mess and no lid.
Thank You nice tip. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️
I cut these in half and use them for planters! :)
nice! 👍
Yep.... Daniel Arms (from Arms Family Homestead) has a couple of videos about that very thing.... an idea which he got from a friend of his (Gardening with Leon.... on TH-cam).... and turns 'em into self watering growing pots.... for ALL KINDS of crops. ;-)
Absolutely EXCELLENT. Just what I'm looking to do. I've finally realized that leaving grass clippings on the lawn doesn't feed the grass cause it takes years for those clippings to decompose. All those clippings just form thatch and prevent the lawn from breathing and getting rain properly. So, what do I do with the clippings? Too much trouble to start a compost pile. A lot easier to use my annual pass and drop of such yard waste at our local recycling center. So, I can put a 60 gallon plastic bag in a barrel and fill it up with clippings. If I get two, three or four barrels then I wouldn't have to make a run to the recycling center so often. I'm happy to see that the lid can still be used so I can keep rain out of the barrel. Thanks for posting your video. I wonder how heavy a 60 gallon bag of grass clippings is?
Jason thanks, great aport man.
Thanks, Jason. We like these shorts.
*THANK YOU FAMILY GOOD MORNING*
I tried to do this today with my brand spanking new mini circular saw but the saw kept jumping. My first time to ever use an electric saw. It comes with 3 blades:wood, wood/metal and tiles/backerboard/cement. I was using the one for wood. I have the same exact blue barrels that you have. Please tell me what I was doing wrong. Thanks! - Weak, old woman
Thank you. Easy enough. Making green goop fertilizer container.
awesome tip! no nonsense and straight to the point!!!
Thank y'all so much for posting during this time I don't watch much tv but enjoy seeing y'alls post everyday its an inspiration to me and hope for what I strive for Love y'all keep posting
i used a jig saw and didn't have to deal with the blue raggedy edge. Nice and smooth. I straddled the bin.
Right on
Nice rain catcher
I found turning the skill saw blade backwards cuts plastic barrels better. Cheers
oh so glad these are back 🥰🍭
Gracias por compartir, me encanta aprender siempre algo nuevo cada día
Thank you for the info! I love your energy more contagious than anything else!!!
Good view Jason. Thanks!
I needed this! We’re raising 5 pigs with a group of friends and I need cheap barrels!
Once again you have saved me! Thank you
Simple and informative tips. Thank you.
We put a spigot near the bottom on ours....didn’t ‘t cut the top off, but removed the 2 plastic tops......set it on concrete bricks...filled it with water....put a water bowl under it...and use it for water for the chickens while in the coop....
How did you get the spigot on the bottom without removing the top? I wanted to add a spigot to mine but need to remove the top to reach all the way down to the bottom to thread on the spigot or some pipes to connect multiple tanks together.
Just what I was hoping to find, thanks!
Thanks for the tip Jason!!
T hgv at is a very cool tip I didn't know you could do that
Great tip! I hate to tell you Jason, pretty soon you won't be able to say you lack skills anymore. From drawing board 2,000 mi to skilled homesteader in under 5yr. Pretty impressive ;)
thank you, great the lid fit too :)
Dude! Thank you so much for this tip!
Gotta Get Me Some Of These! Cool!😊😎
Thank you my dude 👍🏼 time to make my ice bath
Can you use this for a rain barrel, or does the water leak out the top?
I have one of this barrels and I would like to collect rain 🌧 water .. do you have any vids about it ? Thx
Check out An American Homestead (on youtube).... bet you'll find something helpful in his video cache. ;-)
Pretty slick.
Any ideas how to seal the lid back on so you can take the lid on and off for storage?
Thank you ! 👍
Hay, Thanks I'm subscribing now
Very handy info.
Thank you
I have several of these barrels, trying to find a way to make a lid that has a tight seal to make a compost barrel.
Thanks, man! This is exactly what I was needing!
So mine lost its roundness after removing the top.....will it return to it's original shape?
Thanks
great idea
Does it work on black barrels too??
Good one! Nice video looks like talent; Subscribed.
I never knew where y’all get them. 🙏❤️🙏
nice work bro, spot on!!!!
great tip :) have a great day!!
thanks for watching Sharon and all of your great comments you give us. It means so much to us. ❤️
Cool, thanks for sharing.
Keep the lid whole and this would make a good mouse and water proof container for the flaxbedding i use for some of the livestock.
Great tip jason...I always wondered where ppl got those blue barrels.
Love y'all
How to open that lid, to make it low pressure tight for cyclone dust collector? That is a good question...
Does the lid kinda lock on, or would it fly off on a windy day?
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Muchas gracias!
Liked and appreciated content.
The ones around here come from coke and Pepsi distributors. Also the sport venues from there concessions outlets. If that helps.
Perfect video. cut, flip and don't cut too high oops. got it.
Good job 💕
Thanks...Luke 21,36 KJV ❤
Oh god do I love youtube. We are at an explosion point in human history where a person can know anything they want or need to know, even tips for the best way to perform a simple task like this. Thanks for the video dude. Rock on.
Just flip the lid over to have a lid.....oh my God.....never even thought of that!
Neat tip..
Glad you liked it!
Another way to go is to use an angle grinder and/or cutting wheel tool.... will cut the top off and "sand"/grind off those craggly edges as well. Works just as well as a circular/skill saw.... just a matter of what tool(s) ya have handy. Hope somebody finds this useful. ;-)
Hay Jason , we didn't get to see Berneice?? Lol
Love it
It's way better to cut it from the top like open a cane rather than cut from the side.
The barrel will become squashy in the long term without its core ring structure removed.
I use a jigsaw to cut from the top. Then putting cringe on it. Much better.
Top tip
More of these videos please
What do you use it for?
Tara Lee
We store rainwater in ours. It’s super easy to just redirect a downspout from your rain gutters into the barrel
Collecting rainwater
like re-inventing a purpose..one thing I appreciate about you is your endeavor not to be wasteful
Man I missed this
What are you storing in your blue bucket
turning it into a pig waterer
You should be doing it in a way to save the top edge for durability,
I was able to buy 4 for $10 each. I cut them in half for raised bed gardening.
nice!
MY GUY!!
Aww man, you made my damn DAY,
Thank you, my dude!
Problem solved...
Now I’m back on track to build my water- filtration-station... and not a moment too soon. (I mean, that is to say we ought to still have 🤔oooooohhhh...whatdya think...? Maybe ‘bout a good solid 28 days-or-so left before humanity completely takes a shit, taking the country and maybe even the whole planet down with it?)
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