Can this be repaired? how do I remove top or bottom?
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Can this be repaired? how do I remove top or bottom?
I know this is not a beer can...but was not sure whether to post here or the soda section, sorry I took some unconventional photos of the side to try and show the dents. I searched this section but did not find anything on repairing this type of can Any expert advice I gladly welcome!
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Re: Can this be repaired? how do I remove top or bottom?
The crimped sides are challenging, but I think you can get the can fairly straight. I'd grind off the top lid since it's the one that's dented. Use a cut off wheel on a dremel and grind until you see the "line" appear. Refer to the Can repair from the inside out thread (Can Repair forum) to see what the "line" is. Once removed, a Bramlette Bender would work well to smooth out the dents & round out the top rim. Get the removed lid round again & tap it back on.
Be sure to use a cutoff wheel and not a grinding wheel. The aluminum will clog on the grinding wheel. And practice on a junk can to get the feel for grinding the lid off.
Good luck!
Be sure to use a cutoff wheel and not a grinding wheel. The aluminum will clog on the grinding wheel. And practice on a junk can to get the feel for grinding the lid off.
Good luck!
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Re: Can this be repaired? how do I remove top or bottom?
Check my post in this fourm ( one below this). It shows the line on the rims
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Re: Can this be repaired? how do I remove top or bottom?
Thank you Scott and bantam10.....That's amazing what can be done with some of those cans ....I need to go out and get a dremel kit!, I think I'll find some test cans first so I can play around and get the hang of removing tops first.The Bramlette Bender gives me an idea, maybe I can make up some differnt types to smooth out the dents leaving the top on?..the challenge will be getting the top back into round
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Re: Can this be repaired? how do I remove top or bottom?
Since the top lid is aluminum, it'll be easy to work back to round & flat. If you buy a Dremel kit, it should have some cut off wheels included.
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