How do I open this barrel?

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz

What you need is a bung wrench. Yup, that's a real thing.

Actually, you don't need one, you should be able to open it with a regular wrench, just stick one end next to the one part sticking up, lay the wrench across the bung so it cathches the other one, push down and turn, or get a pair of plyers, spread them out between the two parts sticking up, and turn.
If it's really on there, or rusted it can be pretty tough though, and then you really will need a bung wrench.

What Shantz says is true. If you decide you need a bung wrench, you can buy one at Acklands.

[Northendzone]

hurry up - the monkeys are waiting.......

[Bagor]

Try 2 screwdrivers and a twist before buying the wrench.

[Morozee]

Originally Posted by Bagor

Try 2 screwdrivers and a twist before buying the wrench.

+1
This is how I do it as well. I use 2 common (flat tip) screw drivers and opposing force as you say... but I suppose any type of screw driver would work.

[Teh_Bandwagoner]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Wouldn't punching holes in the top left the barrels slightly more useable?

No I'm not QUITE that stupid. I punctured the hole right near the top

[speede5]

Are you just trying to get the bungs out or take the whole top off? I routinely turn barrels into burning barrels by sawing off the tops. A reciprocating saw and a fresh fine tooth blade, plus an assistant to keep the barrel from jumping makes short work of the top. Blade follows the outer edge quite nicely. Plasma cutter tips are to expensive and if there's anything flammable in the barrel they are not a good idea. You can also get a barrel deheader, but they cost close to $200. Just a giant canopener.

If you just need the bungs out disregard my post, if you can't figure that part out your project is probably over your head anyway.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by speede5

plus an assistant to keep the barrel from jumping

Wow, your garage is way better stocked than mine.