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    Steel Drum Head Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Drum Head Cutters. 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
    208516SteelSteel20 1/2"00000000000000000000000000
    305516CopperSteel20 1/2"Nonsparking0000000000000000000000000

    Easy-Cut Steel Drum Head Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drum Head Cutters. 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
    305516SteelAluminum, Steel18 3/4"18"7"12"Easy Cut000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Heavy Duty Electric Steel Drum Head Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drum Head Cutters. 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
    305516SteelAluminum, Steel25"11"17"1/311031 1/2"Straight Blade30000000000000000
    Replacements for Drum Head Cutters

    Air-Powered Steel Drum Head Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drum Head Cutters. 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
    305516SteelAluminum, Steel25"11"17"60 to 100251/2"NoNPT
    1/4
    Male0000000000000000
    Replacements for Drum Head Cutters

    Electric Steel Drum Head Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drum Head Cutters. 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
    305516SteelAluminum, Steel24"10"12"1/811531 1/2"Straight Blade300000000000000000
    Replacements for Drum Head Cutters
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