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cutting steel barrels for feeders

Posted By: magspa

cutting steel barrels for feeders - 05/24/16 12:18 PM

Found some barrels on craigslist at good price. What type of saw do yal use to cut out the bottom hole. I was thinking of using a hole saw bit. But the spin-cast template is larger than 5". Not sure if I can find one that size.
Posted By: YellowDog

Re: cutting steel barrels for feeders - 05/24/16 01:56 PM

Drill a 1/2 hole close to your 5" mark. Then use a Jigsaw with a metal blade.
Posted By: cabosandinh

Re: cutting steel barrels for feeders - 05/24/16 03:01 PM

Originally Posted By: magspa
Found some barrels on craigslist at good price. What type of saw do yal use to cut out the bottom hole. I was thinking of using a hole saw bit. But the spin-cast template is larger than 5". Not sure if I can find one that size.


Home Depot have Milwaukee bi-metal hole saw that can handle that size
Posted By: magspa

Re: cutting steel barrels for feeders - 05/24/16 10:09 PM

Thanks ill pick one up
Posted By: Cast

Re: cutting steel barrels for feeders - 05/24/16 10:32 PM

I have that size and bigger. HD has them.
Posted By: MClark

Re: cutting steel barrels for feeders - 06/04/16 04:30 PM

Make sure there is no flammable fumes or liquid in them before cutting.
From Craig's list you never know where they have been.

M
Posted By: NorthTXbirdhunter

Re: cutting steel barrels for feeders - 06/04/16 05:25 PM

Originally Posted By: MClark
Make sure there is no flammable fumes or liquid in them before cutting.
From Craig's list you never know where they have been.

M


Also,
Make sure that you have the top off or at least the bung out if you use a torch.
Posted By: CRAnderson52

Re: cutting steel barrels for feeders - 06/04/16 06:33 PM

I also drill a few holes with the largest drill bit I've got sitting around and then take a sawzall to it!
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