[TheForge] drum opening tool

[Jerry Smith]

Bruce,

I like the old tools, but I punch a hole throw the top
and use my electric metal shears to open an old oil
drum.

Jerry

--- Bruce Freeman <FREEMAB at pt.fdah.com> wrote:

> Actually, that's a rather neat tool.  Like a big can
> opener.
> 
> I printed the picture from the patent (long since
> expired).  I may have use for one of these.  I can
> get 5 gal chemical containers free for the taking,
> and they'd make good gas forge bodies.  But cutting
> out the ends was an issue and this might be the
> solution.
> 
> Bruce
> NJ
> 
> >>> regionalchaos at gmail.com 5/8/2007 7:31 PM >>>
> Is this it?
> 
>
http://www.google.com/patents?id=8KdpAAAAEBAJ&dq=2252406
> 
> 
> It claims it is a drum opening tool.
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
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