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Steel Drum Head Cutters

Remove the top from a steel drum leaving a clean edge and lip. The drum can then be used with Steel Drum Covers. Also known as drum deheaders, these cutters are for occasional use. Turn the knob to clamp the cutter onto a drum, then push down and pull up on the handle to cut around the head.

Copper Blade—Copper is nonsparking for use with flammable materials.

Cutters									Replacement Blades
Drum Cap., gal.
Min.	Max.	For Max. Drum Lip Ga.	Blade Material	Material	Overall Lg.	Performance		Each		Each
20	85	16	Steel	Steel	20 1/2"	—	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
30	55	16	Copper	Steel	20 1/2"	Nonsparking	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Easy-Cut Steel Drum Head Cutters

This cutter uses ratchet action to provide more force with less effort. Also known as a drum deheader, it leaves a clean edge and lip for use with steel drum covers. Clamp the cutter onto your drum lip, then move the handle up and down to cut.

Cutters												Replacement Blades		Replacement Handles
Drum Cap., gal.
Min.	Max.	For Max. Drum Lip Ga.	Blade Material	Material	Handle Lg.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Performance		Each		Each		Each
30	55	16	Steel	Aluminum, Steel	18 3/4"	18"	7"	12"	Easy Cut	000000	000000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Electric Steel Drum Head Cutters

For intermittent use, these drum head cutters can remove the heads from up to 10 drums per day. A quiet motor propels a round blade leaving a clean edge. The drum is then ready for use with steel drum covers. These cutters are also known as drum deheaders.

Drum Cap., gal.											Electrical
Min.	Max.	For Max. Drum Lip Ga.	Blade Material	Material	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Power, hp	Voltage, V AC	Cord Lg.	Connection	No. of Blades		Each
30	55	16	Steel	Aluminum, Steel	24"	10"	12"	1/8	115	31 1/2"	Straight Blade	3	00000000	000000000

Replacements for Drum Head Cutters

		Each
Guide Roller	00000000	000000
Threaded Rod	00000000	00000
Cutting Blade	00000000	000000
Chime Roller	00000000	000000

Heavy Duty Electric Steel Drum Head Cutters

Choose these cutters for continuous use. A quiet motor propels a round blade leaving a clean edge. The drum is then ready for use with Steel Drum Covers. These cutters are also known as drum deheaders.

Drum Cap., gal.											Electrical
Min.	Max.	For Max. Drum Lip Ga.	Blade Material	Material	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Power, hp	Voltage, V AC	Cord Lg.	Connection	No. of Blades		Each
30	55	16	Steel	Aluminum, Steel	25"	11"	17"	1/3	110	31 1/2"	Straight Blade	3	0000000	000000000

Replacements for Drum Head Cutters

		Each
Guide Roller	00000000	000000
Threaded Rod	00000000	00000
T-Bar Assembly	0000000	000000
Cutting Blade	0000000	000000

Air-Powered Steel Drum Head Cutters

Make fast cuts without manual effort. Unlike Electric Steel Drum Head Cutters, this is for use in areas where work surfaces are wet. Nonmarring rollers guide the cutter around the head leaving a clean edge and lip for use with steel drum covers. This cutter is for continuous use. It's also known as a drum deheader.

Drum Cap., gal.
Min.	Max.	For Max. Drum Lip Ga.	Blade Material	Material	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Air Pressure, psi	Air Consumption, ft³/min	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each
30	55	16	Steel	Aluminum, Steel	25"	11"	17"	60 to 100	25	1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Male	0000000	000000000

Replacements for Drum Head Cutters