Soda Cans

[Drewboy22]

I didn't want to hijack another thread so I will start my own.

I watched a bunch of youtube videos about penturning, including some really good ones by Capt Eddie. One of the videos that interested me was where someone created a wood and aluminum (pop can) Celtic Knot design blank. I went ahead and googled for more Celtic Knot pens and that's how I ended up here viewing threads in the segmenting forums.

Can you harvest aluminum from soda cans?

 

[Marnat3]

Yes, also copper sheet and just about anything else. Just sand the surface before gluing.

 

[jttheclockman]

I didn't want to hijack another thread so I will start my own.

I watched a bunch of youtube videos about penturning, including some really good ones by Capt Eddie. One of the videos that interested me was where someone created a wood and aluminum (pop can) Celtic Knot design blank. I went ahead and googled for more Celtic Knot pens and that's how I ended up here viewing threads in the segmenting forums.

Can you harvest aluminum from soda cans?

Yes but why bother?? You would have to make sure they are cleaned from all residue of contents and also paint from labels. Go to Home Depot and get some roof flashing and you are good to go. they have thicker stuff too.

Now visit the segmenting forum and join us in the world of segmenting.

 

[Skie_M]

Lol ... actually, he (the guy who made the blanks in question) did NOT sand the paint off, and part of the paint actually showed in his finished product. Let me grab the URL for the video for you guys real quick...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xyp8seo-vg


Just to be thorough, this was done by RJBWoodTurner, who I believe is also a member here...

 

[Brian G]

I agree with John. From my experience, flashing is a better choice. Soda cans wrinkle too easily, and that compromises a good glue bond.

 

[jttheclockman]

If I need thinner material than that I buy from here

Aluminum Sheet Craft Metal: All Sizes FAST SHIPPING

This allows me to make blanks like this. I have not been able to finish this pen but it is on my to do list. There is much more to this pen though.

 

[Lady_Acoma]

Just to be thorough, this was done by RJBWoodTurner, who I believe is also a member here...

He isn't I asked. It is my intention to invite him though, just have been a little busy and kept forgetting.

 

[Drewboy22]

Thanks for the info