Topic: cutting plastic tub

[tomatoada]

I have a blue water tub which  has a hole in it.   I would like to cut it down to 2/3rds its depth.  Probably to grow carrots.   I have tried a saw but it just shatters.   Has anyone any ideas how to do it?   Thanks.

[hippydave]

try a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade in it.

[Ellen K]

If it is very old and been in the sun, the plastic may have perished and so it's brittle.

You can saw up new blue barrels without problems though it's hard work with just a wood saw.

[Fork]

tomatoada......if you fancy a trip up the A38 to derby,I can get those blue barrels for free....clean too.

[saddad]

Is that an Open Offer Fork?

[tomatoada]

tomatoada......if you fancy a trip up the A38 to derby,I can get those blue barrels for free....clean too.

Yes please.   I have relatives in Ashbourne so would be coming from there.

[tomatoada]

Thanks for the replies.  You are right it is old, and is shattering.  So a trip to the tip.   I will remember the jigsaw tip.

[Fork]

Is that an Open Offer Fork?

yes it is  :)