Cheap field barrel lifter

[round lake 3]

On 7/6/2021 at 8:54 AM, Iceman said:

We used to weld a small metal hook near the end of the bung wrench that would catch the barrel lip. Made tipping drums twice as easy.

 

[Saifan Pilot 107]

On 9/26/2021 at 9:29 AM, round lake said:

 

This makes it easier to grip the barrel when lifting, however, it doesn't increase the moment for lifting the drum. Vs  a 3' long 2x4, which greatly reduces the risk of throwing out ones back.

Also, each tour I might end up in a different location. So rather than carrying with me my own custom bung wrench, I just carry 5 screws and 2 pieces of hardware that are easy to install, weigh almost nothing, take up very little room in my bag and are dirt cheap.

[Purple_head 21]

Stick your stand pipe over the end of the bung wrench for added leverage 

[Saifan Pilot 107]

15 hours ago, Purple_head said:

Stick your stand pipe over the end of the bung wrench for added leverage 

As I said already in a previous post, our company's stand pipes are copper, they save weight, but lack the rigidity to support the weight of the drum.

[Iceman 150]

23 hours ago, Saifan Pilot said:

As I said already in a previous post, our company's stand pipes are copper, they save weight, but lack the rigidity to support the weight of the drum.

They save how much weight? Lmao

[Saifan Pilot 107]

2 hours ago, Iceman said:

They save how much weight? Lmao

if you fly a 206B it's substantial !

If a 205 it's negligible.