Since I scored these buckets for a whopping $1.00 each at Carlisle, I figured they could be slimmed down a bit in an experiment. Remember the waiver: "Every ounce counts" They both weigh 1-1/2 Lbs total and since my Jack the Dipper guy has a little trouble bathing galvanized pieces such as these, I'll just get creative with the drill and Dremel wheel and save a few bucks.