CS that's a great idea for a lid! I did some research before regarding "glueing" lids to the Brute can. The material the Brute is made of, doesn't play well adhesives.
BUT with the wood top, I think that changes the game. I'm thinking Gorilla marine epoxy the woods edge to the can,then 5200 the top to make a leak proof top? I think the wood will need to be a real snug fit, so there's no bending?
That is, if you want permanent top, which I think would be a good idea.
There is one issue, not sure about other cans, but mine does not have a lip on the inside of the can for the wood platform to rest on. So maybe have to drill a few holes in the can and insert some stainless steel screws for support?
Arimadrifter
I cut through the splash well with a jigsaw, but first I laid down some blue tape. I traced the inter circle of the cover plate and then cut inside my mark. Then with a dremel and a sandpaper attachment, I widened the hole till it was the correct opening, double checking the backside of the splash well to make sure it was even. Drill my holes through the plate holes, removed the tape, boat life chaulk on the backside of the plate, then once attached, again boat life chaulk around the outside edge.
To drill the hole in the access plate, I drilled a few large pilot holes, then dremeled the width of the hose I was using to make a snug fit.
Regarding the bucket top. As long as the bottom portion is long enough to barely touched the water, you can adjust your top to whatever height you want. Maybe leave at lease a inch, just enough to put a lid on.
