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Thomas Kasper
Posted: Jan 26, 2007 08:44 AM
recycling drums
The recycling places in my area want the tops of the drums taken off and they will take the empty steel drums. What is the best way to do this? Do you have to use a air chisel?
Timothy Sonney
Posted: Jan 26, 2007 12:47 PM
that is one of the quickest ways cut the top, and bottom off and flatten the drum. You can fit more in the back of your truck that way. You can also invest in a Drum Crusher.
Gerry Wagoner
Posted: Jan 28, 2007 02:41 PM
Naw.. Best way is to buy a Caterpillar D3 (or D4) and crush them. That's what I did.

I know... I know...



olger
Timothy Sonney
Posted: Jan 28, 2007 05:48 PM
There we go - More Power!!!!! uurrr uurrr urrr
Thomas Kasper
Posted: Jan 28, 2007 08:08 PM
Does anyone use a torch?
Posted: Jan 29, 2007 07:21 AM
i use air chisel...no torch,,"kaboom"!!!
ear and eye gear is a must,,,

my recycler takes em whole...

working on a crusher so i can crush em and scrap em for scrap metal $$$...

enjoy
Posted: Feb 03, 2007 04:47 PM
Personally I really prefer the D-4 idea.........more HP to the rescue!

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