Metal pails with lids have many uses

There are a number of uses for metal pails above and beyond the traditional lugging role.
Metal pails with lids.  Lid on the top, flat bottom, metal all around.  Bish bash bosh. What could the possible uses be? Transporting liquids… paints…… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/metal-pails-with-lids-have-many-uses/