Thank you. This is what I come to KZread for. Straight forward, no music, clear explanation and directions.

😄 You were cracking me up with protecting your junk before pushing the button. I like your priorities sir. 😂

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

Without those, what's the point!? Thanks Rkunsaw!

@davidjames666

2 жыл бұрын

would it crush a empty metal soup can?

@DefinitelyNotSpam

2 жыл бұрын

​@@davidjames666 At 120 psi, it should crush a soup (steel/"tin") can down to 1" easily

@davidjames666

2 жыл бұрын

@@DefinitelyNotSpam Thanks. tho, I wish he would have shown that instead of a full sealed can of soda. why would I want to crush a full can. hopefully he sees this comment and creates another video

@DefinitelyNotSpam

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidjames666 I mean that would've been nice to see (as it'd give people more of a reason to buy if they were unsure) but this wasn't sponsored, so makes since not to show off everything it can do. Also, I think he did the full can because if it did explode, it would've been entertaining to see. I'd actually like to see him make his own housing for it, larger with the ability to crush like a #10 can or something :P

Thanks, perfect timing... I was just trying to think of a great gift to get my wife for Mother’s Day.

I've had mine about 18 months now and love it. As you shown in slow motion - ALWAYS insert the can bottom towards the piston or else risk getting misted!

i made my own 15 years ago from milled aluminum 1/2 stock . still running solid to this day and it is well used.

@ZigzSniping

Жыл бұрын

make a video

Highly amused at the term "croissant wrench" to refer to a shifter. On one hand, this looks pretty awesome. On the other hand, needing an external compressor is a deal-breaker for my own purposes. I'm currently using a lever pull sort and considering an upgrade to something powered.

@Mr6606j

4 ай бұрын

amazon sells an electric version

@gildoubrava5998

25 күн бұрын

You could use co2, maybe capture it from when brewing beer 🤔 or an air tank you pump up with bike pump¿

I just bought this crusher and followed your video to assemble it. Thank you very much.

I made one almost identical to this one from scrap metal I had and an air cylinder a friend gave me. Have about $20 in it. A friend wanted me to build one for him but without the air cylinder it would have cost much more to build. Found this unit on Amazon for him and could not build it for that price. So he bought the Amazon one. Nice video!

@scootersonlyrepair6773

2 жыл бұрын

Making one is cool buying one is pointless and retarded. Cans are thinner and easier to crush than ever step on that shit.

I built many of these can crushers 25 years ago still working to this day . Built one for myself and everyone else had to have one .

@TrippiPippi87

Жыл бұрын

Send me one??🤗😋🤗😋🤗

Informative and kept me rollin’! 😂😂 I’m subscribing just based on this video alone. Thanks!!

Thanks for posting this video I just ordered mine through Amazon I am going to have fun with it thank you so much Jon from Oklahoma City

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

It's awesome, I will probably break-even on it in 2 years and I can tell my buddies I'm saving the environment, when I really just like tools.

Industrial automation salesman here..... If you want to slow that bad boy down and still not lose any force, put a flow control on the ports. You will be able to regulate the speed it extends and your juice will not fly everywhere. You can still run it wide open as well.

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

I hope to revisit this thing in the future for an auto can loader, I may have to look into a flow control for timing that! Thanks Dave, for saving my Juice!

“I don’t like my hand in there.” Proceeds to put his hand and fingers in there countless times. 😹😹😹

thanks we just assembled our new can crusher using your video...easier then reading their instructions... Thank you

@HerbOMatic

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Greta!

Laughed every time you said crossiant wrench and the Philippe head screwdriver hahaha

@HerbOMatic

Жыл бұрын

Tools put a smile on my face too!

Bought one of these Amazon Prime Day discount. Identical white part and everything but the button is safety thing with a rim so you gotta shove your thumb down in it. Been looking at a foot pedal to replace. Mounted mine on a 1/2 plywood sheet with a milled down 4x4 block for it to lay on. Added an angled out wedge to get the can to discharge and kick out a few inches into my bag and not fall straight down between the wall and my bag. Loved your humor.

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

I saw some crushers with the recessed buttons and liked that this one had the palm type. Foot pedal would be good except if you lost your balance while clearing a jammed can and got your hand crushed!

@FearsomeWarrior

2 жыл бұрын

@@HerbOMatic Pokey stick at the ready. I already got a dark red mark on my finger because I reached around to hold when air pressure was low to smoosh them flatter after it refilled.

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

@@FearsomeWarrior I thought I was the only one that did that! I keep an old screwdriver nearby when I crush now.

I know it was a dumb joke but I genuinely laughed my ass off at smashing that can with the boxed product. Subbed just for that

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

I love stupid jokes! Thanks SixStar

You were really crushing it. Awesome! I will be buying one from you on Amazon with the addition of a foot peddle to go along with it. Thanks for the demonstration.

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! When people buy through the links I get a few bucks, hopefully we can grow this channel into a job so I can focus on making these videos, it's a blast.

@maderightamerica3216

2 жыл бұрын

@@HerbOMatic I'm handicapped from a severe stroke and not able to use my left hand. When I saw your can crusher I knew that was something I could surely use. If you want to use your channel to earn a fantastic income I found that packaging products for customers who like what people are showing how they made something (DIY) is qiute lucrative sir. I'm having to learn how to speak again and when I am able to I will be marketing on youtube just like you are. Good luck Herb-O-Matic. I wish you well sir.

i bought the same one from amazon as a christmas present and works great i just bought a different air valve . the kids are arguing about who can crush the cans pretty funny greetings from the Netherlands

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

I would have gone nuts over this as a kid! Thanks Ger!

@williamclark9624

2 жыл бұрын

I got some of those from Amazon also, about 6 months ago. But I put a foot operated valve on it. Makes it a lot easier. Seems can get about 45 lbs. in a 38-gal trash bag. Still easier than the old can smashers. Just be sure to use air tool oil for the seals about once a week for top performance.

Love that sound

That was hilarious when talking about pre-drilling those mounting holes. Use a "3/16" vs a x/32...I dont have that size so you dont need it👍 - Great instructional video. Keep up the good work.

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy, work with the drill bit you got, wiggle it around if it's one size too small!

@poptya

2 жыл бұрын

lol the amount of times that has been my thought process at work....

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

@@HerbOMatic I say the same thing with sex.

It really shows just how well engineered the drink can is for transport. When opened this machine can crunch the can down with no problem, but while sealed and pressurised, this thing can't even make a dent.

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

It really does Ned, there is genius all around us.

@kennywoods7232

2 жыл бұрын

Or, it shows how under engineered the crusher is. Especially since everyone knows that you can't compress liquids. But maybe that fact went the way of the croissant wrench, or the phillipe head screwdriver.

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

Till you drop the full can! hahaha

"Plus all the other residues.." I want to see more of your videos because of your fun attitude! Too many problems in this world. This is my kind of human being. So I am your newest subscriber.

Nice.,,, love your humour.

"6 and a quarter or some might call that 9.." XD

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks MC! That's why women are bad with measurements, we are always lying to them!

I worked for a brewery for a few years and when canning the beer, the brewers would pull random cans off the line and put them in a vice to make sure the cans could withstand a certain amount of weight. So, it's not surprising that this crusher can't crush a full can when it's putting pressure down on the strongest point on the can. For reference of how strong cans actually are, 1 pallet of beer held 100 cases of 12oz cans with each case having 24 cans, and we would stack these pallets 2 tall for space saving. Each pallet weighed about 2100 lbs.

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

The amazing things that seem mundane but are actually little marvels all around us. The aluminum can is crazy good engineering!

@antlu65

2 жыл бұрын

This sounds like the beginning of a math problem...

@mosquitobrainbutcool

2 жыл бұрын

2,400 cans per pallet x2 = 4,800 cans on top of 2,400. 12x2,400 = 28,800oz in one pallet= 1,800 lb per palletx2 =3,600 lbs on top of the one pallet. This equals around 1.5lbs per can. And that's with misreading your comment thinking you said stacked 3 high. With 2 high it's only around .75lb per can. Sorry if my math is wrong I'm a little dumb.

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking, not in the elegant way you stated it, but think of all the beer and soda stacked on a trucks every day. As sturdy as these cans are, I get mad as hell when I drop one and it starts shooting all over the place. I'm curious if the aluminum is thinner than what used to be used?

Awesome video😂, and the shirt!!

great video ,and commentary

Watching the quick succession part gave me chills ...I'd put the hole two button safety switch thing on it ...so bothe hands have to be clear to crush ...like OSHA reg stuff lol

This was hilarious 😆

As far as safety of fingers inside the crusher when the button is pushed, you could either add a foot pedal at a distance over an arms length away to replace the button or add another button plumbed in series with the original one. That way it would take both hands to actuate the crusher, lowering the chances of an operator's finger being in the crushing area when it's cycled. Also, a 20oz red bull has to be pre-mashed a tad before it will fit. I remedied this by adding a spacer between the frame and the cylinder, moving the piston surface back in the frame increasing the loading area. Cans aren't crushed as flat, but its good enough for the effort.

You had me at “let’s see if it works”

You are a master craftsman and awesome at explaining things really clearly. God bless you and your family

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you!

Funny lol, size drill bit you need us this because I dont have that one lol subbed because of ya humor thanks for the laugh

LOL your awesome i do the ball guard when i do sketchy stuff to

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

Without them, what's the point of any of it?

Yes aluminum cylinders are an incredibly strong shape when pressurized.

Nice video exploration

Some people might call that 9 and 8 inches. 😂🤣😂. Subbed!

Good job

Kool vid man thanks

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

I gotta make a magazine for it!

🤣😂 hand over the family jewels!! Got to think of safety first!!! I got to get one of those can crushers!!!!!

"Croissant wrench" earned you a subscribe

Only thing missing from video is really loud music that covers up your instructions 😏 These crushers are fun, just dont leave operational. Mines on truck so I removed the pressure line far end, maybe a keyed\touch pad could be added in my case. Also people have added sensors and even micro controllers to automate their hobby of beer drinking.

Awesome little crusher! Now you need to build a can feeder and find a way to continuously switch the air

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

That's one of my future video ideas. Something that makes it very fast and mostly automated!

Hello, does this require a moisture trap-filter? I have an air compressor but have yet to install one, Im assuming it would be a good idea

I have the same shirt. Cool build.

@HerbOMatic

Жыл бұрын

I love that stupid show! "Unlimited paper in an increasingly paperless world"

Don't know why me, who lives in sweden, watched a 15 minutes long cancrushing-video because we "pantar" (payed recycling) and get 1kr per can or 2kr for a big plastic bottle. But I enjoyed the video and it looked really satisfying to crush the cans 😊. (if any American friends want to know that's 0.10 resp 0.2 usd and yes it's added to the cost when I buy the beer/soda. Just "pantade" and got 400sek (40usd back).

I'm LOVING the humor: "6 inches, some people might call that 9" and the Frenchified names of the tools....... w a y c o o l s t u f f !!

Change out the bottom and attach a grid blade from a fries cutter and go to town making fries!!!😂😂😂

Croissant wrench earns my sub

I made one of these 10 years ago. I don't bother anymore since I just toss them in the recycle bin that is picked up weekly now. The parts have been repurposed for other projects.

"Some people call that 9" 🤣🤣

When you get bored of crushing cans, you can re-use that air cylinder for some personal entertainment for the wife.

What size compressor would you recommend for this. I'm able to figure out from the product details page the psi needs to be at least 100, but what about tank size and cfm? Sorry I'm not about to invest $1000 in the best compressor just for this thingy. Money trees don't grow very well in San Antonio, TX.... I hear they do a bit better out in Odessa.

Hello, what mini compressor do you suggest for this crusher ? Parkside or something else ?

Crescent Wrench 1:03 😂

The limit on the PSI coming in might be to prevent someone from trying a full can. If the soda can has 60 PSI internally, depending on the area of the ram you are probably putting less actual pressure on the can. If there was enough pressure to overcome the internal pressure, the can would explode and probably sling aluminum bits at nasty speed. The manufacturer of the device probably prefers that not to happen.

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

I would think so! It puts 473 lb of force on the can so I think the can can withstand a load of weight vertically. Thanks Mark!

@BratvaTV

Жыл бұрын

It takes around 800lbs of force to do a full can... So that dinky can crusher aint gonna cut it.

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

@@HerbOMatic I bet if you took the black round crushing disk off and then tried it, it would probably go through the top. The reason I'm suggesting this, is I want to see what happens, and I don't want to have 12 oz of soda all over. hahahaha. I have one of these crushers based on your recommendation. I can verify that this crusher will smash a human thumb.

Does the lip that will aid amputation have to be there? Surely the can will still be crushed? Maybe you could try the alteration? Thanks for sharing. Michael (from Scotland)

Huh, a prox switch to detect the can, a servo controlled air valve, and an arduino to automate the whole business and you'll be on to something.

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that also. BUT, I also found out that even with the big green button, I managed to smash my thumb trying to clear a jam.

I wonder if it can be used to reload bullets, especially the 50BMG

Can i actually send you something tho ? also when is the next bunker video comeing out ?? and also found your channel about a week ago and watch your bunker videos, so cool man cant wait for more.

I just watched a 15 minute video of a comedian crushing cans

Him not blurring his address is wild

I use the heel of my boot, I also use a rake instead of a noisy backpack blower.

You don't want to use a 3/16ths because I don't have it! PERFECT!!!!

Good video looking forward to more bomb or zombie shelter videos Lol

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Will it smash empty plastic pop/soda bottles? Great viddy!

do you need to buy tools for assembly or are they included?

Yep! Cover the goods!

I've found the box welds to be weak at the head end.. seems OK with 100% lateral force but when one side of the welds takes a greater force than lateral, snap! If you have a welder it's an easy repair.

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

I broke mine after 4 months of use. Was an easy fix. I'm not a great welder either, but a grinding wheel makes it look outstanding, especially after painting it again. hahahah

Does anyone know what type of metal, I want to buy one but if it breaks I want to know if i can use my stick welder or if I’ll have to take it to work and use TIG or MIG

Croissant is a food. Crescent wrench is a brand of adjustable wrench. Lol hahaha 😂

Required components: double-acting cylinder, 5/2-way manual reversing valve, air pipe, iron plate groove, and fixing screws, bolts and air source.

Do you have a air compressor to make that work

It's a wonderful device. I will modify one to do French fries instead.

to mount it verticaly, couldn't you mount it on the wood then mount the wood to the wall?

He said croissant wrench 😂

If I had something like that it makes too much noise where I'm at in the apartments life but great video

I like it, and ordered one! (Used your link, hope you get a few $)

TY FOR SHARING THIS. I NEED SOMETHING LIKE THIS APPLICATION; WASN'T EVEN THINKING PNEUMATIC. I WAS LOOKING FOR ELECTRIC.. BUT MY PROJECT IS FOR VERY SMALL ITEMS. HOW WOULD I REDUCE THE PRESSURE & REDUCE THE TRAVEL FOR CRUSING HAZELNUTS. ANY IDEA?

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

You could use an air pressure regulator, compressors have them mounted on the tank. You could start out at like 10 psi and work your way up. travel, you would have to drill a hole to install a rod in the housing to stop the plunger from returning all the way. Keep your hands out of it!

@poochna9229

2 жыл бұрын

@@HerbOMatic THANK YOU SO MUCH.. I'MO PONDER THAT. SEE IF I CAN WORK THAT THRU. STEP 1"FINDING A PRESSURE REGULATOR." APPRECIATED SIR.

Will it do oil filters?

Just a thought, if you pinch the can in the middle it would probably be a lot easier on the whole mechanism helping it to last longer?

Cresent wrench!!! It's not something you eat for breakfast!!!😂😂😂

Will it crush 24 oz beer cans?

Yuuum, croissant wrenches

Maybe you can make a hopper to load the cans so you dont have to worry about your fingers.

Bonjour, très intéressant. Où peut-on de procurer cet appareil ? Merci d'avance 👍

I just want the hydrolic off it lol looks like I could make a nice digging device out of it 😊

Can you try to crush metal can to see if works please? Thanks

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

It would not work well because it only has 473lbs of force. I will try next time I process my aluminum cans.

i like how when someone intentionally leaks their addy everyones chilling and if someone is trying to hide it and it leaks people show up with machetes

As a side note, they make a model with a 6 can hopper. It would be very difficult to get a finger into harms way! Amazon $89.00

@95ffd

Жыл бұрын

Will this hold different size cans? I was thinking about getting one, but the energy drinks have such odd sized cans

What's the thread size for the air mufflers? Being that they're metric unlike the other half of the unit. Or is it still SAE threading?😅

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't the foggiest.

@toastskate

2 жыл бұрын

Well that's okay. I've ordered the necessary parts to mod an auto eject on the front. And if I need to tap it that shouldn't be a problem. Plug and play is always nicer though. 😅

@sjlouvieify

2 жыл бұрын

I've purchased three of these. We mounted the one I got for my dad vertically. We haven't adjusted the mounting position perfectly yet but it's angled away from the stud at the base (it's mounted on a 2x4 on the inside of a shed door). I think it needs to be mounted on some type of wedge. After getting several ideas from home made crusher videos online, I took the discharge air from the muffler on the return side of the valve body and plumbed it down along the side of the crusher housing and then around to the front. The can gets crushed, then while the piston is returning, the exhaust air blows the crushed can away and down into a bucket. Great video though! I picked up a couple more ideas. Thanks! One note if someone is considering redirecting the discharge air to the front..... The crushing puck and the housing are tight clearances. Because it's minimal clearance I ended up gluing it (E6000) to the face so that the tubing could sit as flush as possible while not entering the crushing zone through the hole I drilled through the housing.

I’ve got a problem. My arm is operating backwards from what it should be doing. When nothing is pressed, the smash arm stays down. When I press the green button, the arm retracts and I can drop in a can while holding the green button down. When I let go of the green button, then it will smash the can. But it stays down in that position. How do I reverse it back to the correct pattern? Any ideas?

@johnmccracken6497

2 ай бұрын

Never mind, I figured it out. My two blue hoses were flip-flopped. Had to switch them around. It works now.

@HerbOMatic

2 ай бұрын

I just ready to say this, the way you had it is dangerous lol.

Idk why but I want one now

How long piston out put.and hidrolik system dc system ac system 12 v ?

@abubakarwanngah6769

2 ай бұрын

Power 50kg ?

A little spring loaded dumping system could get the cans out in a vertical position

@HerbOMatic

2 жыл бұрын

Or redirect the exhaust with a hose to blow out the can.

@g1expert102

2 жыл бұрын

@@HerbOMatic nah nah nah Get a baseball launcher and have it programmed to launch the can out at maximum speed

Pressurized water doesn't reduce the volume like air does.

I am starting a series this weekend for people like you who think you know what you are talking about, so you can see what we go through dealing with your crap crushed can, vs uncrushed can. Maybe you can have a little patience and empathy for the hard working scrap yard workers that you clearly don’t care about. I will be posting a few videos this weekend, so before you cry more about me telling you not to crush, watch the videos. They will be posted in the late afternoon on Saturday or on Sunday when I get the opportunity to post.

@bellapool

2 жыл бұрын

two months later and you still aint posted any videos , f@#k off

But will it accommodate a 25 OZ can?

I am in Canada yes we recycle cans here we are paid 10 cents per can .

@larryhicks7558

2 жыл бұрын

We are not allowed to crush them like that . The labels can not be read that can is not counted and thrown in the garbage. No hockey puck crushed cans. You can crush them lengthwise like running them between rollers . But them are the rules where I live in Saskatchewan.