HOW TO CUT the LID OFF (55 Gallon BLUE Barrel)

Tuesday tip of the week!! Simple way to cut the lid off of this 55 gallon drum to use as a pig waterer. See below for resources.
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[@johne9341]

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.

[@ireneccfl9067]

Now I have a compost bin.

[@Joebanker80]

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.

[@333106]

Something this simple yet you literally made my job 100x easier. I was about to mess this project up, thanks for the tips.

[@MissouriWhite]

Jason you know how to make a video, simple, easy to understand quick to the point, done!! Ain't no time wasted here. Thanks

[@siouxgerowsays]

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!

[@peterellis5626]

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 ;)

[@debrakessler5141]

Oh my gosh, I never thought of flipping that lid over!

[@SowtheLand]

🎉 🎉

[@samn8309]

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.

[@gabrielestrada4803]

Flip the lid! That's what I was looking for, for it to kinda lock on. Perfect

[@markmmcaulay]

Thanks and my fish 🐟 thank you too!

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

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.

[@SowtheLand]

wow! thanks for watching Jim!

[@jeannel1065]

Neat tip. I wondered how people got those big barrels. Didn’t realize they previously had food in them, so food grade.

[@natashafono1545]

I have these for sale $35

[@everichard568]

Thank you for the info! I love your energy more contagious than anything else!!!

[@dollyperry3020]

I cut these in half and use them for planters! :)

[@SowtheLand]

nice! 👍

[@jasonskerbitz298]

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 KZbin).... and turns 'em into self watering growing pots.... for ALL KINDS of crops. ;-)

[@virginiareid5336]

I never considered asking at restaurants. Thank you for the tip.

[@timallen9818]

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.

[@jessicachin3739]

i bought 3 at $10 each today. Thanks for the tips. i have a big garden.

[@paulinestoltnow2599]

oh so glad these are back 🥰🍭

[@mel41138]

Thank you ! 👍

[@ronnisimmons9992]

Thanks, Jason. We like these shorts.

[@SnipingRhinoRanch]

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.

[@SowtheLand]

yeah for sure. the barrel can get a little squirelly. thanks for watching!

[@shaniaa9287]

@@SowtheLand that's a good tip as well

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Jason , thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🌱🎥👍👍👍

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

Thanks for the tip Jason!!

[@Janggut40]

Simple and informative tips. Thank you.

[@mikedoingmikethings702]

awesome tip! no nonsense and straight to the point!!!

[@shaniaa9287]

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😆

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Shania A 😂

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Thank You nice tip. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️

[@cs0135]

Thank you!! I have one and didnt even think of that and i own a saw!!

[@greencaller14]

Thanks, man! This is exactly what I was needing!

[@chester2672]

I got one for 8 dollars today and I'm trying to figure out how to cut off the lid thanks for the video

[@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592]

*THANK YOU FAMILY GOOD MORNING*

[@ericroberts7485]

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.

[@stuarthkrantz]

Good view Jason. Thanks!

[@emilyacevedo4746]

I needed this! We’re raising 5 pigs with a group of friends and I need cheap barrels!

[@jesusvillarreal6283]

Jason thanks, great aport man.

[@olgacastillodiaz3407]

Gracias por compartir, me encanta aprender siempre algo nuevo cada día

[@johnfuller6870]

Once again you have saved me! Thank you

[@steveo1773]

Dude! Thank you so much for this tip!

[@sfcrmsa]

Thank you

[@Javaman92]

Just what I was hoping to find, thanks!

[@kensmith3414]

Smart! I always cut the around around the plugs and left with a mess and no lid.

[@garethgareth8699]

Thanks

[@gillgjr]

Hay, Thanks I'm subscribing now

[@PatrickPoet]

Love y'all

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Nice rain catcher

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

Very handy info.

[@sonyagregory5711]

Gotta Get Me Some Of These! Cool!😊😎

[@twoturtles7030]

Good job 💕

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Cool, thanks for sharing.

[@debbie2663]

I never knew where y’all get them. 🙏❤️🙏

[@graniteridgegreens6278]

I found turning the skill saw blade backwards cuts plastic barrels better. Cheers

[@STBRetired1]

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?

[@AlpacaMade]

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 ;)

[@bingo45373]

T hgv at is a very cool tip I didn't know you could do that

[@janetwithers7427]

Pretty slick.

[@jugglingjakeuk]

thank you, great the lid fit too :)

[@addywick8941]

Thank you!!!

[@SowtheLand]

You're welcome!

[@OneBoysDreamFilm]

nice work bro, spot on!!!!

[@ashleyhavoc1940]

Liked and appreciated content.

[@sharonanspach2734]

great tip :) have a great day!!

[@SowtheLand]

thanks for watching Sharon and all of your great comments you give us. It means so much to us. ❤️

[@markfcoble]

Thank you. Easy enough. Making green goop fertilizer container.

[@frankbullitt4556]

great idea

[@alonsorodriguez6315]

Muchas gracias!

[@tracyboyd4867]

Great tip jason...I always wondered where ppl got those blue barrels.

[@pharmdiesel]

Good one! Nice video looks like talent; Subscribed.

[@robinmcmillen7917]

Love it

[@keithpaul22]

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

[@CaponeCabin]

Just flip the lid over to have a lid.....oh my God.....never even thought of that!

[@wo1fgames194]

Thank you my dude 👍🏼 time to make my ice bath

[@kathyleahy7314]

i used a jig saw and didn't have to deal with the blue raggedy edge. Nice and smooth. I straddled the bin.

[@SowtheLand]

Right on

[@Bob-gn8ph]

Thanks...Luke 21,36 KJV ❤

[@hillockfarm8404]

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.

[@slothwoodcraft]

Top tip

[@slothwoodcraft]

More of these videos please

[@chelemichele1524]

Neat tip..

[@SowtheLand]

Glad you liked it!

[@paulinestoltnow2599]

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....

[@viciousmontsta]

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.

[@ihopeugrow]

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

[@JB-mf1zc]

Hay Jason , we didn't get to see Berneice?? Lol

[@MrSanteeclaus]

The ones around here come from coke and Pepsi distributors. Also the sport venues from there concessions outlets. If that helps.

[@abaddon2479]

Man I missed this

[@daltsav]

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.

[@christiannabrown5635]

Any ideas how to seal the lid back on so you can take the lid on and off for storage?

[@robertfontaine3650]

Perfect video. cut, flip and don't cut too high oops. got it.

[@MsCaterific]

💛

[@kiaconrad8084]

Can you use this for a rain barrel, or does the water leak out the top?

[@beerye3750]

Does the lid kinda lock on, or would it fly off on a windy day?

[@vincentbarnaba9146]

Does it work on black barrels too??

[@dianeblack6866]

like re-inventing a purpose..one thing I appreciate about you is your endeavor not to be wasteful

[@monirep5359]

😍😍😍

[@ternovoygarri]

How to open that lid, to make it low pressure tight for cyclone dust collector? That is a good question...

[@Mrsboncouer]

So mine lost its roundness after removing the top.....will it return to it's original shape?

[@jasonskerbitz298]

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. ;-)

[@rajeevmehrotra5842]

You should be doing it in a way to save the top edge for durability,

[@latin95]

I have one of this barrels and I would like to collect rain 🌧 water .. do you have any vids about it ? Thx

[@jasonskerbitz298]

Check out An American Homestead (on youtube).... bet you'll find something helpful in his video cache. ;-)

[@cheryllamb8831]

👍👍👍

[@bbikermama]

Me like.

[@ohske]

👍👍👍👌☺️

[@Kebunbandar]

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.

[@nanato9152]

I was able to buy 4 for $10 each. I cut them in half for raised bed gardening.

[@SowtheLand]

nice!

[@dneuman7455]

I just gave that to the camper people to put garbage in.

[@dneuman7455]

It's test to see if they will use it.

[@kansasmisfit7404]

What are you storing in your blue bucket

[@SowtheLand]

turning it into a pig waterer