Make Your Own Can Rotator Shelf - with no glue or tape!

[Davidautofull]

hey again guy. roaches love cardboard. ill give away my idea because i havent tried it yet. instead of thinking frount to back what you do is use 1x4s or 1x6s, on a wall like shelves but with a slant. old cans on the low end and just place new cans on the upper end. you could even use #10 cans. bet you can get 15 to 20 rows of "shelves" on a wall. you could even make them double or triple rows per shelf if its done right. that will be 800 ozs of silver, please

[geraldb4201]

i like the cardboard idea but i still want to try to build one with wood because i think it would look nice when finished and could handle any amount of weight that you would get from your cans

[niimo]

Very creative twist to this concept, great work and thanks for sharing!

Just as I was about to make my own cardboard can rotation system, my sister made a good point that stopped me in my tracks. Critters love cardboard. Roaches, ants, spiders, etc. I live in a tropical climate where pests are a real pain.  So although I keep my place clean, I decided it wasn't worth risk giving bugs a place to hang out. So I am back evaluating options.

[TheLordHumungus]

@niimo

I wouldn't worry about it. Insects that are already there may choose to hide out in cardboard, but if your place is bug-free already having cardboard won't attract them.

[niimo]

@TheLordHumungus I've read that same advice given around the internet. I guess since I've always lived in older houses and apartments and I've had to deal with pests so much, I'm still over-cautious. :) Especially if we're thinking as preppers, avoiding pests at all costs ain't such a bad idea. Colder climates may not have to worry about this, but I've seen bugs nest in the most random places. I don't mean to be debating with ya here, if I were in a Nothern state I'd be right on board.

[niimo]

@TheLordHumungus I do appreciate the reply!

[AnnBearForFreedom]

Any word on when building plans might be released? Huh, huh, please, please?

[TheLordHumungus]

@AnnBearForFreedom

haha yeah i have been dragging my ass on that, sorry. I will work on it ASAP!

[Iris2Roses]

I like your idea. Check out berrydad2's video "Can rack". He made it himself with wood; I think it was inexpensive. I want at least one of those! Great way to always put your oldest cans in front and newest cans in back. He even had a slot for smaller cans like tuna. He could probably help you iron out the kinks in your setup. I bet his getup would work for #10 cans if the slots were big enough. Maybe use free wooden pallets to make some of it?

[lkcheat]

i love this please post measurements soon

[DirtRoadPrepper101]

you need to patent this and have someone manufacture them for you......

[biscuitfarmer]

Very clever. Very clever indeed.

[matthewnirenberg]

How is it going. Can't wait to see the plans for this

[pokeythepatriot777]

absolutely ingenious - love seeing vids like this ..thanks! I just subscribed. :) I guess you can use this for #10 cans too - just make bigger?

[TheLordHumungus]

@pokeythepatriot777

hmm, not sure. #10 cans are pretty big, I'm not sure if cardboard would hold the weight.

[CPLBSS88]

@TheLordHumungus make it out of wood

[askmeif]

Love your method, thanks

[DeeWeext]

MAJOR PROBLEM: When I buy new cans, some times, the shelf time on them is not always better than the ones I have in my stack.

[jsmffadickey]

hey...not sure if this will help with your design....but if you go to foodstoragemadeeasy . net

you will find a blueprint for making a rack for different sized cans...i plan on using your technique with their plans...thanks a bunch!

[Lexingtonprepdude]

Y? Why do so many people care about a can rotate? Just grab ur can from the and put new cans in the back...such a waste of time

[grandmaginny222]

Have you gotten the kinks out yet so you can post the specs how to make one?

[grandmaginny222]

Have you gotten the kinks out yet so you can post the specs how to make one?

[MightyBaconSammich]

I build one... didnt use any glue or tape neither.

Used a drill and some screws.

[ucfrules1]

I love your idea it is AWESOME!! I would love to have the measurements and tutorial when you have it ready. Thank so much :)

[littleman282]

.... Geneous

[mark01318]

love ur videos so simple and works so great its pure genious

[TheLordHumungus]

@mark01318

Thanks for the support

[survivalizer]

This is great. Have you ever been to instructables (dot) com? That would be a great place to post this project.

Thanks!

[TheLordHumungus]

@survivalizer

I'll check it out, thanks.

[steven189111]

can I rotate my can tators on my can rotators ????? LOL!

[theeastwatch]

I think you just created a new group "AMISH preppers"

Cut slots in the sides so you can see how many cans are in there on a quick glance - slots only need to be .5 or 1" thick.

-TEW

[TheLordHumungus]

@theeastwatch

that's a great idea. Just like they have on magazines so you can tell how many rounds you have left. They could be pretty small (like pencil holes) and still work I bet.

[theeastwatch]

@TheLordHumungus Right on - we all learn from each other... its like... a FREE MARKET! :)

yippee

I have to see if I have shelf room to try and make one...

-TEW

[frugalmumma]

@theeastwatch Great idea.

Thanks mate, very helpful design, simple.

[UcanbeGOD]

Excellent idea man. Look forward to the next part.

[ilovety65]

lol,love it!

[TheLordHumungus]

@ilovety65

Thanks!

[minbound]

Great video man, thanks!

[TheLordHumungus]

@minbound

No problem. Thanks for the comment.

[Herbalpagan]

great prototype! When you make your next vid with thedimensions, perhaps you could show one dis assembled so we can see better how it works and goes together. Thanks!

[TheLordHumungus]

@Herbalpagan

Thanks. When i get the exact dimensions figured out I will definitely do a video that shows the whole process including putting it together.

Speaking of which, that is another advantage of my design: if you have to, you can take them apart and put them back together multiple times. Or transport and store them flat and disassembled to save space, and then put them together right when you need them. If they are glued or taped together you can't really do that.