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Can we make a roof from recycled aluminium cans?
How will the construction be? How many cans does it need ? Will it be able to stands against the weather? We want to make a prototype to test it out and see how it behaves in real life.RecycledTool
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Collection of the cans
created over 1 year agoedited over 1 year ago
After counting, we will need more than 500pcs of cans to complete the roof size of (2.5x2.9m) 7.25sq/m, which is difficult to achieve by the consumption in the Kamp alone. So we made a poster to ask our neighbours to collect the cans with us.
Tool for opening the cans
created over 1 year agoedited over 1 year ago
The tool for opening the side of the can is modified from a market bought soda can opener(link below), the wooden part is added to make the cutting diameter wider.
https://www.amazon.com/Opener-Manual-Safety-Camping-Openers/dp/B0BKQMST9V/ref=sr_1_24?crid=23C010V2OPLUJ&keywords=Soda+can+opener&qid=1693305451&sprefix=soda+can+opener%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-24
Designing the shape of the shingle
created over 1 year agoedited over 1 year ago
Out of the 3 most common sizes of the can in the market. 2 of them(500ml & 330 slim) seem to be quite popular among our neighbours. So we counted and measure the size that we will be using, then design the cut out. (Having 2 different sizes of shingles is not ideal because it creates unnecessary gaps and potential leakage spot, but we want to include most of the cans from different neighbours)
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222 downloadsIntroducing the Can Slicer
created 3 days agoedited 3 days ago
The Can Slicer is a tool to slice open aluminium cans, turning them into flat sheets of metal for upcycling projects.
It allows the process of cutting to be more efficient, quick and easy.
Made of locally recycled HDPE with precious plastic machines from Fablab Tokwawan.
Available here: http://kevin-cheung.com/store/z87m4lktwkce2ahd8xy4vpod69yncf
3D drawing files also available for download.
The body can be 3d printed and the blade can be replaced by 10mm wide m3 spacer.
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