uses for a galvanized tub?

Question

I have an old tub that I would like to use somehow on my lawn. It is round, and quite large, too deep for a birdbath. The original use was for bathing babies. Any clever ways you have seen for using something like this?

Answer 1

Dig a hole the same size and use it for a liner to a fountain or a pond.

Turn it upside down attach a wire string to the center of the bottom, attach a long stick to the other end of the string. as you hold the string slightly tight pluck the string. You can adjust the pitch by how tight you pull the string. You could also attach a fretboard along the string and get more exact notes.

Turn it over and prop one side up with a stick. attach a long string to the stick and place some food under the tub. Wait for any animal to "take the bait" and pull the string trapping the animal. Good luck on letting it go. Especially if you get a racoon or squirrel.

Put it on your back and play turtle

Save it for Haloween, fill with water and put a dozen apples in it. Invite some friends to bob with you.

Get a dozen turnbuckles with hooks on them, and a deer hide from a hunter friend. Tan the hide, afix the hide to a hoop slightly bigger than the mouth of the tub use the turnbuckles to tighten the hide on the tub and bang away.

Drill a 1/16" hole in one side on the bottom and put it next to a tree or plant your having to water frequently. Fill the tub with water twice a week and it will keep the plant watered.

Fill it with Ice and your favorite brewsky. Wait two hours and enjoy.

With tin snips, hammer, and protective gloves and some creativity you could create a dashing lawn ornament.

Answer 2

Planter or get a pump and seal any holes and make a fountain feature.

Answer 3

Fill it with dirt and plant it with a variety of beautiful flowers...sunflowers, poppies etc...