Pneumatic Can Crusher

[RandyM]

OK Guys, I know this one is a little different, but it is a fun one. I built a pneumatic can crusher. It uses a 2" bore cylinder at 125 psi. Works great.

 

[Old Iron]

Nice Randy, Mine is hand operated.

Paul

 

[cyrusb]

I love it. Definitely in the HSM spirit

 

[November X-ray]

I have a foot powered version, usually works the first time every time! (as long as it is light weight aluminum cans)

 

[Hawkeye]

Now that's a power tool! I especially like the auto-eject.

 

[RandyM]

author=turbinedoctor link=topic=3393.msg24586#msg24586 date=1315280750
I may steal you idea. olice:

Turbo

Not thievery when I post for all to see. I am here to share. Just make sure you let me know how it turns out. I am willing to bet you have all kinds of ideas to make it better.

HHumm electric, had not considered that before. May be more costly?

 

[Tony Wells]

Naw, just wind a large solenoid.

 

[RandyM]

author=Tony Wells link=topic=3393.msg24733#msg24733 date=1315359039
Naw, just wind a large solenoid.

I think you should go for it. I think it would be an interesting project. It isn't something I would be comfortable with though.

That will be one heck of a BANG!

 

[Tony Wells]

Well, the advantage of not needing a compressor is appealing, but I have several air cylinders I could use.

Electric one would be unique. I might do it. Just to see if I can.

 

[Mid Day Machining]

WOW, that would really mess up some fingers. Cool tool.