55 gallon drum w/o removeable lid, ideas on modding?

[nichiowa]

So I got a 55 gallon drum today w/o a liner and its food grade.  My question is how to make a removable lid for it?  Just looking for some ideas so that I can start planning this build.  Thanks for any help.

 

[pc farmer]

Take a grinder and grind around the outside of the lip.  They are rolled lips.  Once you grind all the away around you will see a crack, then separate it.

 

[bmaddox]

Have you thought about using a weber lid? 

 

[nichiowa]

 
Have you thought about using a weber lid? 

Yes, I am looking at one now.

 
Take a grinder and grind around the outside of the lip.  They are rolled lips.  Once you grind all the away around you will see a crack, then separate it.

I do not have a rolled lip, mine is the flat crimp, but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[pc farmer]

Should still work.

 

[daveomak]

below are some ideas..... click on pics to enlarge...

UDS LIDS 2.jpg

• daveomak
• Sep 10, 2015

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UDS sealed top.jpg

• daveomak
• Sep 10, 2015

 

[zjaybird]

Here are what the guys are talking about with a weber lid.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110951/my-version-of-a-uds