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How should Ben continue building his automatic can crusher? Post your idea + you might get a free Ben Heck t-shirt!

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Ben Heck needs your help! In the latest episode he explores different ways to build a solenoid-powered automatic can crusher. They're looking for your suggestions on different ways to build and power the can crusher. Post your suggestions here for a chance to win a Ben Heck Show t-shirt! Ten submissions will be randomly selected after Oct. 24.
 
Just post a reply to this thread with your ideas, and you'll be automatically enrolled in the t-shirt giveaway.
 
We're looking forward to your suggestions!
 
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    Does anyone have an idea for an easy way to tear or cut off the ends of the cans? (so your left with a tube).

    Make aero tubes out of the remaining tube (roll the end of the tube back over/under itself). Throw to use.

    Remove the top (side with opening) and roll the other end over itself to remove the really sharp edge and use for glasses, or storage?

    Roll threads into the can tube and screw many of these things together making longer cans?

    Again cut out both ends, push the tube through a shape to reshape the tube into a shapes like cookie cutters, stars, clovers, hearts, maybe some really lightweight (toy) construction components?

    (I thought maybe a center shape and external rollers).

    Any way to cut out the sidewalls and make really weak really light springs (multiple spirals cut through the sidewalls).

    Make cool reflectors (or pencil holders) by putting a large knurl pattern into the side of the can tube wall; anyone have an idea for an easy way to do it?

    Is there an easy way use to roll the tube around itself as you collaspe the can?

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    Does anyone have an idea for an easy way to tear or cut off the ends of the cans? (so your left with a tube).

    Make aero tubes out of the remaining tube (roll the end of the tube back over/under itself). Throw to use.

    Remove the top (side with opening) and roll the other end over itself to remove the really sharp edge and use for glasses, or storage?

    Roll threads into the can tube and screw many of these things together making longer cans?

    Again cut out both ends, push the tube through a shape to reshape the tube into a shapes like cookie cutters, stars, clovers, hearts, maybe some really lightweight (toy) construction components?

    (I thought maybe a center shape and external rollers).

    Any way to cut out the sidewalls and make really weak really light springs (multiple spirals cut through the sidewalls).

    Make cool reflectors (or pencil holders) by putting a large knurl pattern into the side of the can tube wall; anyone have an idea for an easy way to do it?

    Is there an easy way use to roll the tube around itself as you collaspe the can?

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