Making a Can Crusher
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ธ.ค. 2017
- Something a little different this week as I demonstrate how to make a can crusher. I hope you enjoy the show.
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Hi. Nice job. I like hand made things, they show a level of skill that is disappearing in the modern world. I will be making my own can crusher when I finish my current projects. But I will be sourching my materials and planning my build. I will be making mine without any bolts or big machine tools. So lots of hand sanding and hand drilling. Thanks for the inspiration, good video.
Your idea sounds great Brian. I'd love to see your project when it's done. Feel free to email me some pictures at kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
What a nice chap and a craftsman .
Thank you for the kind words mc. It's very much appreciated. Thank you for tuning in to the show. I appreciate the support.
Great project Ken, I must have lead a sheltered life, it's the first time I saw one of these gadgets. For years I have been using my feet as a can crusher. LOL
Just got to go out by a few 6 packs now (for testing purposes).
I've been using my foot for years and thought this would be a fun project to try. Good luck getting your cans to crush....leave the tools alone while acquiring the cans though. ha ha ha ha ha ha. Thanks for tuning in sir.
I made one last week, the thing works great but i added a few improvements: screw a metal can bottom from a soup container on the bottom, glue a little dice 1/2 x1*1 inch on the bottom of the plunger getting the crusher crushing the can easier.
Sounds like your modification work perfectly. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your methods.
“Great little project and a lot of fun”. I liked and subscribed. Stay awesome.
Glad to have you aboard as a viewer Doug. Thanks for tuning in. I'm looking forward to your comments on future episodes of the show.
Simply brilliant!
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you for the video!! Definitely informative & diggin' the shop!
You're very welcome Luis. I hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.
Thanks a lot for the vid Ken. Much appreciated. I live in Phuket Thailand & I'm an ex yachtie & a DIY fan & I like working with wood. Teak is an easy come wood here ,but maybe too soft for the lever. May be can find a local hardwood to do the job. I like the use of the nylon for the slides, & I have used nylon breadboards as bearings etc on the boat. Have to get cracking,the cans are mounting up !! Eddy
Thanks for the kind words on the show Eddy. I'm glad that you like the project. Good luck on your build and on finding a wood suitable for the handle. I hope you are successful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Really great video. Thanks for sharing.
Glad that you enjoyed it James. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Awesome! Thank you so much.
You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
so cool to see you thinking while making.. very cool process.
Sometimes, it's fun just to do a "fly by the seat of your pants" build and not worry about how it turns out. This one isn't perfect, but I had a great time making it. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words Gabriel. I truly appreciate it.
Love it, and will be making one.Have to watch again and write down all the measurements
Glad that you liked the project John. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your build.
Beautifully built Ken.
Thanks Robert. I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in again this week to the show,
Brilliant. Too good
Glad that you liked it Abhay. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Ken, great piece of on the fly engineering. You could use up a lot of frustration just crushing a box load of cans. Here in Michigan we have a bottle and can return fee so I don't foresee one of these crushers adorning my garage anytime soon. This was a fantastic way of using up some scrap oak, I enjoyed watching.
Thanks Paul. We don't have those fees here but we do have a recycling program where all of our recycling material goes into a bin and without crushing up the cans or plastic water bottles, the bin really fills up fast so this crusher is a handy thing. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the build. Thanks for tuning in my friend.
What an innovative project mate, anytime I’m working out of square it’s trial & error to fine tune things but thank you again for showing the fundamental approach to how to make this project 👍👍👍
No worries Sumo. Glad that you liked the project. I've had some fly by the seat of pants builds that were a disaster but this one came together quite well. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Brilliant. Love it. Im gonna make one.
Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Kenny! I was stomping some cans this morning and I thought, I bet somebody has a (sturdy) wooden DIY can crusher video somewhere out there. How pleased I was to see you at the top of the list. I will have to scale it up a bit, since most of the cans here in 'Murka are Super Size, lol. This looks like a sound design, I especially like the tracks on the inside with the plastic runners, makes it look a bit more civilized for when I crush my LaCroix cans. The metal can crushers you buy at the store are Janky AF, and don't last. Great video!!!
Thanks for the kind words on the show. I love this can crusher and although at first, I thought I was over building it, it has stood the test of consistent use in the shop. Love this build and I wouldn't change the design a bit if I built it again. I have tried to crush a ribbed soup can and it wouldn't do it but that's okay because I only use it to crush soda cans. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on the build.
Awesome project, every home should have one.
Glad that you liked the project Andy. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. I truly appreciate it.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Your welcome, I find your show entertaining an informative. I am slowly working my way through the shows aired before I subscibed.
@@andyfarmer759 Glad to hear that you are enjoying the older shows. I always appreciate your comments on the show and look forward to them on the older programs.
You must have heard me yelling at the screen, “The plunger, the plunger!!!”
Fun project, Kenny. Thanks for all you do.
No one ever said that I was a smart man Barb. I just make them, I don't know all the technical terms. ha ha ha ha ha ha. Thanks for tuning in.
Great job my friend
Thanks Tomas! I appreciate the kind words.
You Crushed it! 🤭
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Funny. Thanks for tuning in.
Hi there from Portugal,
Nice project :D
Obrigado(Thanks)
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in.
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Very nice build, i love these little handy scrap projects that you do, probably because i can attempt to do them ones ha ha ha. Keep up the good work you are doing, and tell the missus to stop texting while you are filming ha ha ha.
Take care my Friend.
Barry (ENG)
Actually Barry, I think this one was an email. ha ha ha ha ha ha. I've gotta learn to shut the sound off on my phone while filming for sure. Thanks for tuning in sir. Always good to hear from you.
nicely done , Good Job .
Glad that you like it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for sharing ..... I will try building one for tall cans .....
Good luck on your project Gilbert and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Will have to make an adjustment to fit the taller, 16 oz cans that my craft beer comes in, otherwise a great project to try. Thank you.
Glad that you liked it Jim. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.
Very cool.
Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in. It's appreciated.
Awesome. Would recommend 2 things. Drill the hole in you handle way further down so it almost sits vertical and make the box taller to fit the 16 oz. cans. Other than that...I will be making one. Also maybe one last thing, drill holes in the bottom and put a liquid catch device that could be easily emptied and replaced. Version 2.0
All of these are great suggestions Brian. I'm glad that you liked the show and that you will be making your own version. Good luck with your build. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with some great suggestions. It's very much appreciated.
Whaaaaat
Man if that's flying by your pants...I want you as my pilot lol. Must of been a nice break from that awesome roll top. Peace and Merry Christmas.
Sometimes, you get lucky on these projects and they just work. Thanks for the kind words Dale and a merry Christmas to you and yours as well. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Muito bom, parabéns.
Thank you very much Rubens for the kind words and for tuning in to the show. I appreciate it.
what a dude!!
Not 100% sure what you mean by that, but thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for sharing. I would like you to build a can crusher for heavier cans like soup cans and bigger that are made out of tin, steel, or some type of thicker metal.
That kind of can crusher would not be made of wood. A lot of those cans have reinforcing ribs in their design that helps them not to get crushed. I'm thinking this would have to be a welding project. I may have to think about this one. Thanks for tuning in to the show Richard and for the show suggestion. It's very much appreciated.
@@acutabove_woodworkings When I was a wee lad, I had a friend whose father owned a metal recycling business, and he had fashioned a simple 2X4 with a hinge on the ends. The boy just stepped on it to flatten the cans. TBT, I don't know how long it lasted, since it was made out of wood. Here is one type that I found on Amazon.
www.amazon.de/-/en/Eddingtons-Tough-Eco-Body-Crusher/dp/B012NMZEJO/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=dosenpresse&qid=1624795366&sr=8-8
@@acutabove_woodworkings I think you could do it in wood, just larger wood, longer handle etc. More of a garage implement than something you would fix to a kitchen wall though.
Thank you!
You're very welcome. I hope you found it useful. Thanks for tuning in.
kennyearrings1 very much, I finished my crusher yesterday. I made it to your exact specs, already had several compliments on it. I wish now I hadn’t shown it because some family members are wanting one too. Well there goes my scrap project wood.
@@theriddler9963 LOL. Glad to hear that your can crusher was a success. That's awesome.
I love it.
Question, do you think it's possible to put springs to return the arm?
I don't see why not. Anything is possible. Give it a try. The only thing I would suggest is that the springs would have to be quite robust to return the mechanism fully. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to ask your question.
Thats a handsome solid looking one too. Great job! Looking to build one. Do you have any available plsns?
Awesome video, subscribed w/ Notifications
Unfortunately, I don't have plans. I am hoping to get a website up and running in the next few months and I will be able to upload plans and patterns onto the site from there. If you follow the dimensions that I provide throughout the show, I have no doubt that you will be able to make this. Thanks for tuning in and for subbing. Great to have you aboard as a viewer.
Also /yes awesome vid :)
Thank you for the kind words and for tuning in to the show.
Interesting 😎🔨
Glad that you liked it Smithy. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Nice job, now you need to make one that lifts a bit higher for crushing tall boys!
Adjusting a few measurements is all it would take to make that modification Eddie. Thanks for tuning in sir. It's very much appreciated.
that's a cool project
it took me few years to figure out your channel name was not ACUTE WOODWORKING
Well I'm glad that you have it figured out now. I've been called a lot worse than ACUTE. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your kind words. It's appreciated.
Great project Ken, will that thing flatten a soup can? Not crush like the beer cans, just smash flat?
I somehow doubt it Dale. The soup cans have ribs that give them strength and make the walls more rigid. I have my doubts that this contraption will do that. There's only one way to find out though. Make one and try it. Either that, or I will have to try it and report back to you.
Finally got the chance to test the can crusher with a soup can Dale and the simple answer is NO. As strong and sturdy as this can crusher is, the ribs of the soup can did exactly what they are designed to do and stop the can from compressing at all. It stopped the shop made crusher dead in its tracks. I tried 3 times and all 3 times, the can won. The good news is that there was no damage to the crusher and it still functions perfectly for beverage cans in the shop. Sorry it took so long to answer this question. I don't have soup very often and when I do, it doesn't come from a can.
Ken,
Thanks for the reply. Hope your doing well and in good health. Have missed your videos.
Take care my friend and stay warm.
Dale
Thanks Dale. The show returns to the internet on February 2nd so you haven't got much of a wait until it's back for (hopefully) your enjoyment. One more week sir.
THANKS FOR THE IDEA. I'VE BOUGHT THE CONSUMER GRADE CRUSHERS, BUT THEY ARE KIND OF FLIMSY. THE WOOD CRUSHER LOOKS QUITE STURDY. I'LL GIVE YOU'RE IDEA A TRY. "GITTERDUN"
I've been using this one for a while now James and it is as sturdy today as it was the day it was made. Good luck on your build and thanks for tuning in.
hello this is Will for can crushers.Hello Sir,
Ummmmm, hello. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I wanna know how long the crusher last's and when and if it breaks how many cans did it crush before it broke? also, I will buy one from you if you make it for me.
This project was made over 3 years ago and it is still going strong. I can't count the number of cans that I have crushed with it. As for making one and selling it, I'm sorry but I don't do commissioned pieces. I hope you are able to make one using this video as a tutorial. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hey I liked that. I really do need one because I crush all of our cans by hand and it hurts. I know there isn't a plan but do you have all of those measurements written down or am I going to have to watch this video 10 or 20 times?
God Bless my friend.
I wrote nothing down on this one Frank. All of the dimensions were listed in the show so I guess you will be watching it again. Look at the bright side, you'll get to see my smiling face again. Thanks for tuning in my friend and for taking the time to leave me a comment. It is very much appreciated.
Smiling face....you ain't looked in the mirror lately have you?
I don't own a mirror Frank.....and for good reason. When you don't see what you really look like, you can be as good looking as you wish. ;)
OK, you got me...... God Bless my friend and have a good weekend.
You just can't argue with logic like that. You have a great weekend as well sir. Always good to hear from you.
What's on your window vertically?like bars?..I Cant make it out....looks angle inward.white
Unfortunately, it is security bars. It just an added deterrent to keeping my tools where they belong. One of the drawbacks of living in a big city I guess. Sad but true.
Thanks for tuning in to the show. I hope you enjoyed it.
I did enjoy...gave me an insight of building a different kind..from the 3 that I've made (all with the red oak)..i ended up screwing a piece of 1/8"alum.flatstock to the bottom of the"ram"to stop it from chipping and out tearing up...thanks for the vid.
1/8" aluminum flat stock would definitely do the trick. Nicely done.
I'm loving these can crusher videos!!
Coming next "how to tie your shoe laces" .
All you need is a cad,cam, 3D printer and thousands spent on robotics.
Oh and hundreds or hours to waste your education on !!!
RAOFLMAO lol lol
I guess not every show can please every person. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings it's cool,neat, needs skills 👍
I was looking for extreme simplicity.
Ermm' what about adapting a foot pump ?
@@zatrusofnietzche2281 I've had several people ask if I could construct a different model that was a little more simplistic and as of yet, I have been unable to come up with a design. Hopefully, one day, I will get a more simple one uploaded to the channel.
Nothing special eh ? Look at the quality of that can crusher. It looks like fine furniture. I surprised you didn't put a fine finish on it. I enjoyed watching this great video. Thanks for sharing....Ken ..CA
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Glad to hear that you liked the show and the project Ken. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment. It's appreciated.
Can crusher / Nose crusher if handle is left up! :)
A multi purpose tool. LOL. I hope you enjoyed the show Alejandro. Thanks for tuning in.
Hi Ken, just 1 question, have you or considered to premake the parts that I/someone could assemble at home who has no workshop? I really need one! the metal online one i bought broke after 100 cans! it was 60 bucks, would love to here a reply, and make an offer!, cheers mate Patrick.L
Unfortunately Pat, I don't make any pieces for sale. I used to do commissioned pieces years ago but found that it was turning my hobby from something that I loved to do, into something that I HAD to do and I ended up resenting it. I stopped doing pieces for others at that point and turned my focus to teaching others to do their own projects and I've never looked back. Even without a workshop Pat, this project is very easily made. It could be made using lumber available at your local big box store and with nothing more than a drill and a hand saw, it would be possible to make this project. Even the curved handle could be made straight to allow for the most basic of tools. I hope this helps a little and I apologize for not being able to accommodate your request. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings G`day Ken, thank you for your kind reply, I am very handy but live in a hotel type 1 bedroom on 4th floor, so yeah , it isn`t easy to practice my woodwork passion, really wish I met you years ago in that case. Unfortunately all I own is a swiss knife. greetings from Zürich Switzerland. Pat
"perfectly round kinda thing"
Yup, exactly. Accidentally, on purpose and perfectly round kind of thing. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I hate you for being able to build that lol. Just kidding it came out amazing. I wasn't able to find one online that can crush 240z cans so I was thinking about making one. I watched your video and I would never be able to make one like yours. I wish I could see something easier to build. Please make a simpler one that can crush bigger cans. ALOT of people don't have the tools that you do. Just basic. Thanks
Thanks for tuning in to the show Dun. I have to wonder what aspect of this can crusher you think that you couldn't make. There was nothing made here that couldn't be made with the most basics of tools. I like your idea of making a simple version of this, but I have to wonder what would be changed on this one to make it more simple in your eyes. Please feel free to add some input on this and I will see if either a) I can help you figure out how to make one like this with the tools that you have or b) come up with some ideas for a simple crusher build for a future feature on the show.
kennyearrings1 The mechanism is too complicated. Maybe just a box with easy rails to make and a weight at the top to crush. No bandsaw, no electric tools. Please.
Ah, I see. So you are looking for something done with hand tools only. That's a possibility.
kennyearrings1 That would be super helpful. I'm looking forward to what you come up with. If possible
The show is pre-recorded and takes months to get on the air so you might not see something for a while. If I am able to come up with something and am able to get shop time to build it, I will see if I can re-arrange the uploading schedule and fit it in a little earlier for you. No promises here, but I will see what can be done.
I made my proyect. Is different because I do not have all the tools required.
Well I hope you are happy with the results of your project Hannibal. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings
My project has no guides and moves forward. More when the can is bent. And I don't know why my can doesn't fit in the space to fold it.
I used recycled wood and broom wood (sticks).
@@hannibalgenial7938 I'd love to see a picture of it. Feel free to PM me a picture over at the channel's Facebook page.
Im thonking abaot making one but i think i am gonna cast IT in aluminum
That would be awesome. If you do make one out of aluminum, please send me a picture of your final project over on my channel's Facebook page. I would love to see what you came up with. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.
but it doesnt let you crush the larger cans
If you wanted to crush larger cans Fill, you could always adjust the sizes of the body of the can crusher. Larger cans are better off being crushed from the side of the can anyway as the ribs of the can are part of their structural integrity and make it harder to crush. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
What is your web site
I don't have a website Mac. The closest thing that you will come is the youtube channel's facebook page where I post some of the projects that don't make it to the show. Here's the link if you are interested. facebook.com/kennyearrings1/
Add the material list
This build was made and filmed on the fly, with no formal plans or material lists or cut lists to be had. I never made a material list during this project but all the information and dimensions of the project are stated throughout the video and it would be quite easy to watch the show, take a few notes and formulate a material list. Thanks for tuning in.
the beer bottle should be turned into a solar collector, not smashed
right. Thanks for tuning in.
I want to make a stand-up can crusher with a funny shape cane handle and cement and ice cream Square bucket would that work instead of trying to buy a can crusher cuz I live in the apartment life but I still like to do my can and then cash them in for money on the side just I don't want to put any holes in his walls for a can crusher I want to do it my way to use cement Kane and ice cream Square parking I think that should work I hope so
Sounds like it might work Kevin. I hope it does work for you. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
May I just say, it doesn't seem necessary to have such a long handle.
Of course you can say. Any project that I make on this show is always able to be modified. If the handle is too long for you, feel free to cut it down. Make the changes and make it your own. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave your comment. It's appreciated.
Need something more basic.
If you eat or drink from cans,
enough to need this device,
you will likely pay a price with your health.
And you may in time regret that price.
It's not necessarily about drinking enough from cans to need this device. Some folks collect cans to sell for scrap aluminum and they are much easier to contain and transport if they are crushed. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to post your concern. It's truly appreciated.
Good video but you talk to match and you doing donor talk show how to do
You're not the first to say that I talk too much Jawed. Some folks like the extra explanation and some folks just want a quick "look at what I made" video. To each their own. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Too late
Um, okay. Thanks for tuning in.
Too complicated
Sorry that you feel that way. I hope you were able to take something positive away from the show. Thanks for tuning in.