Can Crusher Build

[@sierraspecialtyauto7049]

Area of a 3" cylinder is a little over 7 sq. in. 7 times 120 psi equals 840 lbs of force. Should be WAY more than enough to crush a Foster's can!!

[@MrValhem265]

Hey you maybe right Sierra Specialty Auto ,, but getting of that im from Australia and Fosters Lager wasnt a bad Beer very popular here FOR DECADES as its originaly brewed and made here in OZ . what ruined it was its popularity with the Poms , so they bought the name rights and effed up its popularity with us Aussies it went all YUPPY . It was brewed By Carlton and united Breweries Who are still going since 1854 as they make other Beers and im Pretty sure its now Brewed in England.

[@terrencegoodale7680]

@@MrValhem265 Fosters here in the US is brewed in Texas since 2011.

[@MrValhem265]

@@terrencegoodale7680 cool most Aussies think its average was a good brew years ago. it went all yuppy cheers

[@keshatton2334]

@@MrValhem265 Yes it is brewed in England, if you can call it brewing. As i have said many times you would probably drown internally before Fosters had much effect.

[@95ffd]

Incredible Craftsmanship! Wanting to build one this size to do aluminum bottles

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks! Yes, this will crush aluminum bottles no problem! Check on eBay for the Bimba cylinders.

[@CERIHATTON]

If I had a nano of your skills this would be my choice of can crusher. I would add a foot operated pedal though. Nice Job Ray. Kes in the UK

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks! I did add a foot pedal, much better design! Cheers, Ray

[@danielclayton2031]

Congrats on this build! I'm just now getting into DIY pneumatic can crusher builds & this one (by a huge margin) is the best one I've seen. Simple yet strongly made. Clean, compact design. Material was a little overkill especially with the soft end & return cylinder (could have used your original piece but now you have one your great great great grandkids will enjoy, bravo). The ONLY thing I would change is the actuator. I'd install a foot actuating pedal to keep both hands free. Sweet build, Ray! Having the RIGHT tools helps. Most DIY'ers won't have a Plasma or a TIG...let alone BOTH.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Daniel, The foot pedal is a great idea, I used one on my Crusher Cart build, link below. Sounds like you have this well thought out already and am sure yours will as bad ass as mine! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHW8kHaAdtt5jrc

[@Yaridnac]

This has to be the best can crusher ever!!! You are amazing 😮sir!!! To bad you don’t sell these babies!!!😢

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks! Two main reasons I do not sell these is one the liability and two cost! There is approximately $500 of machining and material in this but have to say i use it every day!

[@Gary.7920]

Nice Job Ray. Keep up the good work. Gary 77-Year-Old Home-Shop-Machinist In the Beautiful Ozark Mountains of North West Arkansas

[@RaysGarage]

Very cool Gary, Thanks!

[@joepie221]

Man, Its a good thing you and I don't live next door to each other. First of all, 81 pounds of cans would happen a lot quicker, and I'd talk you into a continuous magazine feed and high power launcher for the crushed cans. Imagine how much fun it would be showering your neighbor with 1600 crushed cans when his dogs starts barking. Stay well buddy. I liked this video.

[@RaysGarage]

Hey Joe I wish you were my neighbor, all my projects would be on whole other level of greatness! We would have enough cans to feed the shops with more tools! Great to hear from you buddy!

[@windyhillfoundry5940]

Ray, you have raised the bar on can crushing 👍💪

[@danbennett831]

Nice job ..!!... suggest welding the nut to the end cap then you won't need the socket to tighten the nut on the cylinder.

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Dan, I was not sure where I was going to index the cylinder or I would have threaded the rear plate or welded the nut like you suggested. Thanks for your comment!

[@gilbertllamas8987]

The best one by far! You need to mass produce these bad boys!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!!

[@keshatton2334]

I have watched this a dozen times now, i absolutely love it. Best build by far. I have no need for a compressor but i really want a can crusher as awesome as that. So i might just convince myself that your never too old to get a compressor even if all you use it for is crushing cans and blowing up tyres.

[@RaysGarage]

Hello Kes, Another option would be use C02 regulated down to 100 PSI to operate the cylinder, no need for an air compressor!

[@RaysGarage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHW8kHaAdtt5jrc

[@CERIHATTON]

@@RaysGarage That is a great idea Ray, thank you. I wish I could send you some proper British Bacon.

[@joeestes8114]

This is the best can crusher build on KZbin period!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks Joe!, This can crusher rocks and has about 850 pounds of crushing force!

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

2:54 I like the bimbos too. Blondes, redheads, raven hair,,, all of them

[@RRINTHESHOP]

The king of can crushers. Nice build Ray. Got to love power.

[@paulfowler4343]

Love it! Any good hopper ideas? Dump in 100 cans & they feed crusher?

[@mtericktucson]

Nicely done Ray. I like this because it works like things used to before trial lawyers. Its a brute force work of art!

[@weshowe51]

In the arena of domestic can crushing, once again the Real Ray's Garage raises the bar! :)

[@newportbeach3621]

Hell yea ray love ur design of the can crusher need too get me one of these …and thanks for the exact way to make it keep these coming!!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks! It’s the most used tool in my shop!

[@joeclark9491]

Your the best thing on the Tube!!! Love your videos Ray❤️💙🇺🇸

[@keshatton2334]

I love over engineering. Superb job.

[@johnfry9010]

Finally a project that I can put to good use , very cool !

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks John, I’ll post a parts list in the video description this evening. Most everything came from Automationdirect.com

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

If safety is a concern, the controls for this can crusher could be modified to require both hands to actuate the ram. This is commonly done with industrial hydraulic presses. With the operator having to place a hand on each of two control buttons or levers, it ensures that his hands aren't anywhere near a crush zone.

[@jimpritz4169]

This is a work of art Ray like all of your projects. I don't drink beer or soda but if I did I would be building one of these. You always raise the bar on all your projects.

[@mftmachining]

Boy, this device makes no prisoners....love it

[@RSST662]

Great video . Thanks . You need a hopper .

[@RaysGarage]

Yes I do!

[@shannonbabb8391]

That is my favorite tool in your garage!

[@RaysGarage]

I love it!

[@kevinhiggenbottom8339]

I like that can crusher it can Crush big tall cans and small cans

[@edinaldomanuel8329]

Hi Ray, thanks to sharing your project, i have b looking to some similar...."pretty beefy"...I like the words! I have a chance to meet a radio Holst from Toronto, Canada, he voice rocking the whole city. so I believe you can work for radio station "Congrats for your angel voice" I working in HVAC for almost 30 years in commercial & industrial, and now we living in a farm, i need to create few pneumatics projects system...

[@RaysGarage]

Thank you! I found these Bimba Cylinders on eBay but they have become hard to find and expensive! I use my smaller can crusher daily, crushed cans are easier to store and bring in some good cash every few months or so. Thanks for the voice compliment but I don't think I would do well in Radio as a host... Thanks again and good luck with your builds!

[@dave434]

Dang! I like it! Simple & works good! Put me on the list for one!

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Dave!!!

[@VivaSanNico]

Hell Yeah Ray is my kinda guy!!!

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Man!

[@chrisstephens6673]

Hi Ray, love that thing especially the soft start stop Someone should have a word with your plasma and tig, i distinctly saw smoke!😉

[@RaysGarage]

I like smoke, it makes for good video!

[@chrisstephens6673]

@@RaysGarage better change that sign on your wall then 😀

[@RaysGarage]

@@chrisstephens6673 HaHaHa, I do allow a good cigar on occasions!

[@chrisstephens6673]

@@RaysGarage good man!👍

[@jamessimmons3968]

I have all the parts to build a can crusher like that, all the parts cone free from my job, just need a welder to build the frame for it. My cylinder is about twice as big around but 12 inch stroke and the valve is spring loaded

[@zmotorsports62]

Well done Ray. Great project and execution. Mike

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks Mike!!!

[@bcbloc02]

Ok I am starting to think you have a vendetta against cans. lol

[@EngineerandEducator]

Perfect! You just need $5000 worth of equipment to build it!

[@RaysGarage]

True that or know a friend who does! Thanks for tuning in!

[@tech99070]

That's a good crush when you let it go through the full stroke. But anyone who had enough cans to justify this thing would probably die due to the cycle time. I think the soft stop is not suited for this task

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed...fun build

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Pretty neat. Aluminum scrap buy prices are so low right now in my area it is not worth recycling.

[@keshatton2334]

so its a good time to store them up nice and small like Rays, then when the price goes up HIT them with your stash

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Man Great Job really enjoyed your video. Now lets see how mine turns out.

[@RaysGarage]

You can do it!

[@eugeneshealthproject]

Hypothetically if you were to go into production. How much could you charge for one of these babies? Hypothetically speaking!

[@RaysGarage]

I would be breaking even at $400 each for this build. These are available on eBay from about $130 to $200 not as heavy duty as mine but they do work well! www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=pneumatic+can+crusher&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=pneumatic+can+crusher&_osacat=0

[@MCEngineeringInc]

Nice build Ray!!

[@striperman01]

Cool! I love it Ray!

[@chuirios365]

Nice job, great video Ray!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks Chui, I hope you are healing well and that you are safe and healthy my friend!!!

[@kwiebje24]

Fantastic toy!! 👍👍

[@RaysGarage]

Money maker too! 👍

[@edinaldomanuel8329]

I want to ask you, what is the ID Steel pipe u used? also I love to get your bench marker, its very hand my friend, Its awesome. thanks for your help buddy!

[@RaysGarage]

I used 3" ID Stainless Steel Pipe but any 3" ID will work. The marker I use is a tool I bought off eBay and added the Sharpie to it to make straight lines.

[@TangentJim]

Ray -- Excellent Video -- You da man

[@RGun90]

Can it crush steel food cans or steel aerosol cans that have been punctured & drained? Curious if it's strong enough

[@RaysGarage]

Great question, I know the My big one on the cart creates about 850 pounds of crushing force @ 125psi It would be a great video to see what it will crush and and what it won’t.

[@kwd57]

Nice job

[@austin3538]

Very nice job as usual ray thanks for sharing

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks my friend!!!

[@cnccoldsaw]

Nicely done...

[@RaysGarage]

Thank you!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Ray, Nice build... I don't have that many cans to make it worth building, but nevertheless an interesting video. Take care Paul,,

[@kenholcomb3172]

I didn't enjoy the build... I loved it!!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks Ken!!!

[@mitchellmuse3006]

Using 3/8 or 1/2 as a end cap would overcome your suspected weak end!

[@RaysGarage]

1/4” Has proved good over time, anything thicker is way overkill but looks good and beefy!

[@bialu7508]

This is really awesome wow 👍👍👍

[@RaysGarage]

Thank you so much 😀

[@edinaldomanuel8329]

Round pipe center horizontal line tool....Hi Ray, sorry to bother again...I have been looking for the center line tool that you have used to mark on both side of the 3" pipe, but I could not find it any where. if don't mind buddy, can u send me the link to get one for my self, and Its very simple to use, right, I like it. I really appreciated sir, also I would like to wish you Merry Xmas and all the best for 2024...Cheers....Edi

[@RaysGarage]

Merry Christmas Edi!!! Here is a eBay link to something similar to what I use. www.ebay.com/itm/235355568192?hash=item36cc48f840:g:qPkAAOSwnwZlhcUe&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4DW6A5nJGctZmkYV%2FZSEmyy%2FAaWcYFYWF1GlNH5mSPOsVU%2BYhncJK092R7J7WfRjYclg0JtexOPlQf8VyKOERZvjItHaSSu7h0cC3rii7N8Xofg5xDqknaNMRj4X6xZW5ACPIon8mu3wcC3%2FZ1E73Ae1YMnaNW8TW6C%2Bra44PJlNEqepNlYxwxQNBWSWPJWE%2B9DooBoqNnihK8PIU%2Bg9wl3vWrT%2FTUBdZ3%2BPk7Ij1PuH1KqleNtEFGaKrxtZFedD2c9UltfBUewDIBvFt1EKGGvb5%2BLxW5PMOSFThzB%2BSAvL%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9rHtsuTYw Best Regards, Ray

[@SFCRambo60]

I wish you had a list of the parts used. Maybe next time.

[@RaysGarage]

I’ll add a parts list this evening, thanks for asking!

[@RaysGarage]

Rambo, Automationdirect.com is where I picked up the fittings, 3/8” tubing, 2/5 valve, and valve exhaust mufflers. I have not had the time yet to post a parts list.

[@nathanrobbs4954]

Hi Ray awesome can crusher. I heard in your video you don’t make this for sale. But would you sell me one? Your build is very good quality!

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Nathan, I do not sell these due to liability reasons plus the simple fact that you can pick one of these up on eBay for $200, I have a minimum of $500 to $600 in time and material in the ones I built for myself. Best Regards, Ray

[@baggd65]

NIcely done. Works great!

[@markjensen7381]

How did you adapt the air inlet quick-connect to the valve body? That part seems to be missing from the list of parts.

[@RaysGarage]

That’s up to you and how you would like to feed the air, I have mine direct connected off one of my air supply drops with one of the 3/8” push connects.

[@1970chevelle396]

I should build one of those for all the Cokes I drink. I'm probably throwing away hundreds of dollars worth of cans.

[@MrValhem265]

we get around a dollar a kg for alluminium cans or Aluminim in Australia, its worth saving for me, do the Math conversion 1970chevelle396 kg to pnd AUS TO US Dollar ,

[@junkcarz4720]

Where did u get puck from

[@RaysGarage]

Cut it off a piece of 3” round bar then machined the threads to fit the ram.

[@thorgeist666]

Great job , i build one

[@RaysGarage]

Cool 👍

[@MrValhem265]

Nice Ray, u goin to The Bash man?

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Robbie, Had previous scheduled plans for the 29th this yea so it will be my first missed Bash and am pretty bummed!

[@MrValhem265]

@@RaysGarage oh okay mate sweet , love the can crusher cya Ray take care

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Very nice build Ray. I remember years ago there was a recycle place that would not take cans that were smashed flat. I guess they found that guys were putting sand in them before they would smash them. Takes all kinds. Enjoyed the video. Gary

[@pauleasley2542]

Do you sell those also and if so how much I could use one

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Paul, No I don’t sell them but I did post in the description all the parts you need to build one for yourself.

[@jimlewis5735]

How big is your compressor? What cfm is needed?

[@RaysGarage]

Hello Jim, This Bimba Cylinder can handle anywhere from 90-200 PSI and as low as 19 CFM and higher, so any off the shelf air compressor with a tank should run this no problem!

[@raudelbencomo5372]

Hi there, where did you got those clamps?

[@RaysGarage]

dimide.com/collections/dimide-clamps-1

[@davidhyatt3950]

And with that I can build one... that is when the shop gets built... delays uggg!

[@ryanthomas9869]

where are you at that you are getting $1.70/lb for cans.

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Ryan, I’m in Clovis, Ca I have gotten as much as $2.10 a pound depending on the market and going rate. The lowest was $1.65 a pound.

[@ryanthomas9869]

@@RaysGarage damn, here in Kansas City its about $.50/lb

[@smartassist9700]

Can u crush metal cans?

[@RaysGarage]

I do not know, I built this to crush beer and soda cans for recycle.

[@onecardguy]

Where did you get the marker vertical rule tool from.

[@RaysGarage]

I found it on eBay for about $15 used.

[@onecardguy]

@@RaysGarage what is the name of it?

[@daverunyon8440]

@@onecardguy did you ever find out what the name of that is?

[@junkcarz4720]

Trying to make a lemon Smasher

[@RaysGarage]

This will do that as well!

[@junkcarz4720]

@@RaysGarage any parts listed

[@RaysGarage]

@@junkcarz4720 All parts are listed in the Description, except for the 3” pipe, and 3” puck.

[@junkcarz4720]

@@RaysGarage can you make me puck

[@RaysGarage]

@@junkcarz4720 Yes, send me an email, [e-mail]

[@KonradSer-uo6qe]

Hello how much crusher build?

[@briancampbell8867]

This is awesome. I definitely can’t make one this nice but I’ll try lol. Looking for a better way to store cans than my kitchen counter or bagged in garage

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Brian, You can do it man!!! Fun to build, fun to use and brings in a little cash from time to time!

[@sandmanbub]

@Whoop!

[@Neptune730]

Where in the world did you go to get that kind of price for aluminum? Those are copper prices. The national average is only $0.33 per pound for aluminum cans. I still like your crusher though. Thanks stay safe, keep your fingers out of it.

[@RaysGarage]

Here in Ca the average is between $1.65 to $2.10 a pound! This is why I recycle aluminum cans my friend!

[@jonrosenow5812]

i got as far as when you got about $1.70 a pound for crushed cans, then it was like WTF? no need to watch rest.

[@RaysGarage]

I have got as much as $2.10 per pound and can post receipts if you need proof. Thanks for tuning in!

[@jonrosenow5812]

@@RaysGarage not in North America you didnt.

[@jonrosenow5812]

@@RaysGarage not in the united states you didn't.

[@apollorobb]

A can dont stand a chance in your shop lol

[@wbwillie]

where in the heck do you get over $1 per pound???? LOL

[@RaysGarage]

Clovis, Ca $2.10 was the best I got here!

[@wbwillie]

@@RaysGarage wow, it's only 60 cents a pound where I am in Missouri

[@heinzhubbuch9409]

way to slow my electric bicycle pedal crusher got this beet by far and cost nothing to build !!!

[@RaysGarage]

The speed of the ram is adjustable and can be sped up, just did not want to slam the ram! Best Regards, Ray