zxcvbob wrote:
Greenwif wrote:
I've got access to some very large used catering size food oil cans.
They are quite colourful and thought it would be fun to grow some veg in
them. i've seen this done in South america. But I'm at a loss as how to
remove the lids, as at present all they have are holes punched in the
top to get out the oil. I'm sure my normal kitchen can opener would not
cope with the thickness of the metal. Any suggestions?


When I worked in the oil fields one summer, when we wanted to cut the
top off an oil drum we went around the rim with a hammer and the jaw of
a pipe wrench, using it like a chisel. Kind of like using an
old-fashioned "P-38" can opener. But bigger. And with a hammer.

probably a bit too destructive to the can
i'm imagining the OP is talking about...

tin snips might be good enough. watch out
for those sharp edges and metal splinters
(might want to grind or file the edges).

or call around to local metal shops and
see if they can do it for a few $.

if you want them to last as planters use a
liner of some kind to keep the metal away from
the dirt and also put them up off the ground
so they don't rust from below.


songbird