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Post by s4l4dr3ss1ng on Oct 23, 2020 21:46:01 GMT
There was a thread sometime back about a plate-loaded lifting stone replica.
My idea to imitate something like that for heavy object training was to fill a metal keg w/ weight plates and sandbags. So I bought an empty, used beer keg, but didn’t realize the top has to be *cut off* in order to use it in the way I intended. (I didn’t realize that keg tops don’t just pop off...)
Unfortunately, I live in an apartment w/ no access to power tools (to say nothing of the know-how) to be able to do it myself.
Can somebody please tell me where I could plausibly take this keg to have someone cut the top off it? Would that be a metal worker? A machinist? Thanks
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Post by stuke on Oct 23, 2020 22:07:43 GMT
There was a thread sometime back about a plate-loaded lifting stone replica. My idea to imitate something like that for heavy object training was to fill a metal keg w/ weight plates and sandbags. So I bought an empty, used beer keg, but didn’t realize the top has to be *cut off* in order to use it in the way I intended. (I didn’t realize that keg tops don’t just pop off...) Unfortunately, I live in an apartment w/ no access to power tools (to say nothing of the know-how) to be able to do it myself. Can somebody please tell me where I could plausibly take this keg to have someone cut the top off it? Would that be a metal worker? A machinist? Thanks ... tin opener? |
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Post by pierinifitness on Oct 23, 2020 22:51:08 GMT
Channeling Magster.
Until he chimes in, how about going to a redneck bar and pick up some fat chicks.
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Oct 24, 2020 0:31:36 GMT
Unfortunately, I live in an apartment w/ no access to power tools (to say nothing of the know-how) to be able to do it myself. If you live above anyone, don't drop it. |
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Post by Magnus on Oct 24, 2020 2:01:24 GMT
Channeling Magster. Until he chimes in, how about going to a redneck bar and pick up some fat chicks. I swear I heard your call...  |
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Post by Magnus on Oct 24, 2020 2:10:27 GMT
Can somebody please tell me where I could plausibly take this keg to have someone cut the top off it? Would that be a metal worker? A machinist? Thanks Anyone with a 'Sawzall' or a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade should be able to do it, but I'm inclined to think that cutting the top off a keg might compromise it's structural stability (?) How about leaving it intact and just filling it with sand/water and/or pebbles, little by little ? Before you know it you'll have a nice heavy keg, and your newfound strength will have been given time to adapt slowly and safely  |
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Post by s4l4dr3ss1ng on Oct 24, 2020 23:02:30 GMT
Thanks for the constructive comment, Magnus.
I’ve considered filling it as is, but the reason I’ve decided upon a wide opening is so that I can easily / quickly remove weight for drop sets.
Is there any profession that you know of that would offer the service I’m looking for? None of my friends who I can think of would likely have the blade you recommend.
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Post by Magnus on Oct 24, 2020 23:31:03 GMT
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Post by mr potatohead on Oct 25, 2020 1:32:27 GMT
Not sure about the right tool for topping a keg, but before you punch holes in it, I would push the valve in to see if there is pressure. If there is any, I would take it to a brewrey that has the spanner to remove the bung safely.
You might be able to make a spanner from a properly sized galvanized pipe nipple, but be careful when that thing lets loose it doesn't smack you. There will be no warning. I'd probably cover it with a blanket and avoid being over it, just to be sure.
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Oct 25, 2020 8:33:59 GMT
The actual part about how to weight the keg starts at 4: 44 and does not require power tools.
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Post by Magnus on Oct 25, 2020 16:27:03 GMT
Not sure about the right tool for topping a keg, but before you punch holes in it, I would push the valve in to see if there is pressure. If there is any, I would take it to a brewrey that has the spanner to remove the bung safely. You might be able to make a spanner from a properly sized galvanized pipe nipple, but be careful when that thing lets loose it doesn't smack you. There will be no warning. I'd probably cover it with a blanket and avoid being over it, just to be sure. Years ago when I modified a keg for exercise there was definitely still some beer and pressure in it, and all I did was simply hold down on the center of the bung with a screwdriver and release the pressure. I then fiddled around with and removed the clips that secure the bung to the keg. I then cut the bung dip tube off and modified the same bung so that I could reuse it to seal the keg back up. Granted I'm a pro tradesman, but it really wasn't that difficult (?)... |
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 25, 2020 19:17:01 GMT
Take the keg to a machine shop and ask them to cut one end off. You could also ask to have some sort of latches added so that you could secure the new lid.
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Post by Dave Reslo on Oct 25, 2020 20:35:01 GMT
Most people get into kegs with microloading as part of the appeal, what are you planning SD, it sounds interesting?
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Post by Magnus on Oct 25, 2020 22:47:33 GMT
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Post by Magnus on Oct 25, 2020 22:59:54 GMT
Ok, I looked around on youtube and there's lots of very helpful info...
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