The Ben Heck Show - Build a CAN CRUSHER Machine! - The Ben Heck Show

Ben's friend The Longhorn Engineer challenges him to build an automatic, domestic can crusher. Ben also starts building the case for the Xbox 360 laptop.

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[Matt Dalrymple]

if i paid you 120 buck to make me a portable xbox i give thexbox

[max daviduk]

use hydraulic brake system from a car when you hit the brakes it hydraulically crushes the can

or a multitude of cans depending on the vacuum you have for the cylinder

[Mitchell Mammel]

You live in WI me to wayfare trail 35055!!!!

[Sibortech]

its like watching how its made

[Brook Scott]

I have the same laptop :D

[john smith]

Think Steve Spangler, check his channel for the CHEMICAL can crusher! Maybe you can base your idea around that?

[Bert Green]

7:30 you're using the foam as a "fixture," not a jig.

A fixture holds a part while it's being machined.

A jig controls the motion of a tool.

[ypoora1]

We are forced to learn things like that so here goes: *insert overly long explanation here*, or as i'd prefer to say it: I honestly don't care. :\

[armyguy5000]

or just use a hammer

[TARANTULASR0CK]

use a linear actuator