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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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    Aluminum cans are really hard to crush without first denting the sides.  its possible for an average person to stand on two empty soda cans if their weight is distributed evenly.  If you dent the sides first the can will collapse easily so maybe the crusher could have something to dent the sides as it crushes the can.  Or, one could always dent the sides before putting it in the crusher as i do before i crush my cans.

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    Aluminum cans are really hard to crush without first denting the sides.  its possible for an average person to stand on two empty soda cans if their weight is distributed evenly.  If you dent the sides first the can will collapse easily so maybe the crusher could have something to dent the sides as it crushes the can.  Or, one could always dent the sides before putting it in the crusher as i do before i crush my cans.

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