Odie's crazy idea #30

[odie]

Fire safety bin made from paint can.......cheap and effective! :cool2:

Like most of us have, I've seen expensive metal containers for this purpose, and suitable small metal lidded garbage cans......but neither wanted to spend the bucks, or use that much space.

Last summer, while cruising the aisles at Home Depot, I spied an empty one gallon paint can for .99 cents.......and the idea was born!

I added a little knob to the lid.

This is just the right size for someone like me who doesn't have lots of chemically combustible materials.......but, have felt like I was taking unnecessary risks to throw them directly in the trash.......

ooc

 

[Vaughn]

Great idea. I'll be stealing that one.

 

[Gil Jones]

Yep, I like it too...thanks Odie.
Gil

 

[Don O. Jr.]

A Little Confused

Is this for storing or disposing of flammable materials ? Good idea either way.

 

[odie]

Is this for storing or disposing of flammable materials ? Good idea either way.

For storing while in my shop.

I use an industrial fire resistant container at my work station at work......we are in the habit of just emptying in the dumpster once a week. I do the same in my home shop.....toss in the trash.

Should I reconsider that habit? I'm unfamiliar with any industry standard for rag disposal.....is there one?

ooc

 

[george morris]

Good idea

That is a good idea! I also will use that one! Thanks. One additional thought would be to fill the container 1/3 to 1/2 full of water then soaf the rags in the water! G

 

[Bart Leetch]

All I've ever done is spred out the rag or most often blue paper towel & let it dry out. If I am leaving the shop I hang it outside rain or shine when dry dispose of it.