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==How to Build== | ==How to Build== | ||
==Aluminum Can Shingle Press== | |||
{{How to | {{How to | ||
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|Image:Shingle crusher insert slats.jpg| | |Image:Shingle crusher insert slats.jpg| | ||
|3|Insert two 3/8"x6"x3/8" hardwood slats into grooves of one of the boards | |3|Insert two 3/8"x6"x3/8" hardwood slats into grooves of one of the boards | ||
|Image:Shingle crusher hinges.jpg | | |Image:Shingle crusher hinges.jpg| | ||
|4|Use 1" wood screws to attach pin hinges to boards | |||
|Image:Shingle Crusher final pic.jpg| | |||
|5|Aluminum can shingle crusher is complete | |||
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==Application of Aluminum Can Shingle Press== | |||
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|Image:Cutting can.jpg | | |||
|1|Cut the upper and lower ends off of a standard aluminum beverage can and cut a straight line down the middle of the can to create a flat piece of aluminum | |||
|Image:Cut can flat.jpg | | |||
|2|Place flat piece of aluminum can into shingle press | |||
|Image:Stepping on crusher.jpg| | |||
|3|Apply pressure to shingle crimper by either stepping on it or using a rubber mallet | |||
|Image:Shingle crusher hinges.jpg| | |||
|4|Use 1" wood screws to attach pin hinges to boards | |4|Use 1" wood screws to attach pin hinges to boards | ||
|Image:Shingle Crusher final pic.jpg| | |Image:Shingle Crusher final pic.jpg| | ||
Revision as of 07:56, 30 November 2011
Building Aluminum Awareness
Here are step by step instructions on how to reconstruct Aluminum Awareness including the construction of the shell as well as creating the aluminum shingles.
How to Build
Aluminum Can Shingle Press
Image:Shingle crusher cut board to dimentions.jpg
Application of Aluminum Can Shingle Press
Image:Cutting can.jpg
Maintenance
To maintain your Poly Pod, don't cut it up.