Racing Gas Containers

[Paul Merolla]

Originally Posted by John T

Hey Bob, how do you cut off the lid without making them go boom? I have been wanting to cut the lower section off one so I can use it for a cleaning pan.

Just hold the torch at arm's length and light it off...as long as it's burnin' you're fine! Then cut all you want...
That's how we do it when cutting / welding on natural gas lines that still have some gas in 'em. My Dad always said, "The only time you need to be scared is if the fire goes OUT!"

[Chris Barnes]

Fill at least one up with stabilized pump gas for when the power goes out and the gas stations don't work.

Chris Barnes
Wagons of Steel
Stock 6621

[68camaroSS]

I never used any of those fancy tools, lol. I just use a chisel and hammer to get the lid off. p.s. It's good to use gloves when you do it this way..