Thank you so much Cindy, I really really appreciate your time and effort and bringing this information to us all very useful and helpful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤
I came here looking for a way to top these cans for an energy project and found an excellent, fairly quick explanation. Thank you. ...Never did much with aluminum cans. Soup cans, however; more experience. I used the can opener method before I watched your video. Works ok, My can test had nearly the same crease crack on it. I tried my sideways soup can cutter, you know, the kind that make a soup can reusable top, but this will not work in any way on an alminum can. Discovered that tool through your video. Looks nice, pricey but.
Thanks for watching. The Draft Top is the original but you can find cheaper versions. I think it is worth it if you work with a lot of aluminum cans, otherwise the other methods are probably better.
Hi thanks for your question. Sorry but the answer is no. The cutting wheel and the way the draft top grips the can is made to hold onto the rim or lip of the can. I don't believe there is any way to fit or attach this opener to the bottom of the cans.
I tried using a regular can opener but it crushed the top area as I was turning the opener! I also bought a draft can opener. Much, much harder than I expected. Plus after taking about twenty tops off my cans, later in the day my hand and wrist were killing me! It’s the next day and I’m still in pain. Plus, when using the draft opener, only my very first top came off clean, all of the rest ( 19) I had to cut the very last part to get the top off. I’m very disappointed in the draft opener.
Sorry that you are disappointed. The draft top does have its drawbacks but I have found it is still the best way for me to remove the can tops. They do have two different versions now. The original is more difficult to use but it has four blades so I think it is more durable. There new project is called Draft top lift. It is easier to use but only has one blade. Unfortunately they both can leave a little bit attached. I find it easiest to just break that part to get the top off.
I see the potential for a problem with sandpaper method. Either not using water or not using enough water (to avoid a mess indoors) will likely produce aluminum dust. Health risk!!!
Hooray for options! I had seen the OG sandpaper video, but I'm so glad someone is compiling all these methods! Thank you so much!
Hi Hannah - thanks for watching 😊
Thank you so much Cindy, I really really appreciate your time and effort and bringing this information to us all very useful and helpful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤
Thanks Mags 😊
I use a can opener that you attach on top of the can not on the side . Nice clean cut!
Thanks for the info. I will be on for this type of opener. 🙂
@@UpcycleDesignLab I use a Starfrit Canopener . Wish I could post a pic for you
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I came here looking for a way to top these cans for an energy project and found an excellent, fairly quick explanation. Thank you. ...Never did much with aluminum cans. Soup cans, however; more experience. I used the can opener method before I watched your video. Works ok, My can test had nearly the same crease crack on it. I tried my sideways soup can cutter, you know, the kind that make a soup can reusable top, but this will not work in any way on an alminum can. Discovered that tool through your video. Looks nice, pricey but.
Thanks for watching. The Draft Top is the original but you can find cheaper versions. I think it is worth it if you work with a lot of aluminum cans, otherwise the other methods are probably better.
Another advantage of the can opener is it can also take off the bottom. Not all can openers work though.
Interesting. I have never tried to remove the bottom with a can opener.
Is there a draft can cutter version for small (7oz) cans?
Hi I have used the draft top on the skinny tall cans so it might work on the smaller cans.
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Hi thanks for your question. Sorry but the answer is no. The cutting wheel and the way the draft top grips the can is made to hold onto the rim or lip of the can. I don't believe there is any way to fit or attach this opener to the bottom of the cans.
I have trouble with both the remaining top band and the bottom- it’s hard to cut them off to get a full sheet. How do you do this? Thanks 🙏
Hi thanks for watching. Here is a link how I break down my cans. ua-cam.com/video/K4lfskYe5Ck/v-deo.html
How are you left with just the loop or hoop?
Hi Cindy here is a quick tutorial on how to make the hoops. ua-cam.com/video/-wpQlWNpeG8/v-deo.html
That sand paper was super fast lol
Even at regular speed it was pretty fast. 🙂 Thanks for watching.
I tried using a regular can opener but it crushed the top area as I was turning the opener! I also bought a draft can opener. Much, much harder than I expected. Plus after taking about twenty tops off my cans, later in the day my hand and wrist were killing me! It’s the next day and I’m still in pain. Plus, when using the draft opener, only my very first top came off clean, all of the rest ( 19) I had to cut the very last part to get the top off. I’m very disappointed in the draft opener.
Sorry that you are disappointed. The draft top does have its drawbacks but I have found it is still the best way for me to remove the can tops. They do have two different versions now. The original is more difficult to use but it has four blades so I think it is more durable. There new project is called Draft top lift. It is easier to use but only has one blade. Unfortunately they both can leave a little bit attached. I find it easiest to just break that part to get the top off.
I see the potential for a problem with sandpaper method. Either not using water or not using enough water (to avoid a mess indoors) will likely produce aluminum dust. Health risk!!!
Yes you definitely want to use the water. Thanks
I had trouble because of arthritis in my hands
Sorry to hear that. You might be able to use an electronic can opener to remove the tops. Thanks for watching.
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