4-3/4 oz Ultra-light Backpacking Kitchen (video demo)

Step 3 Scoring and Cutting the First Can

First Setup:

This set up is to make the score line on the lower half of the first can.

1. Clamp a razor to your workbench 1.5" above the surface of the bench.
2. With the can upright, slowly rotate the can against the razor with only slight pressure.
3. Once you have made several passes around move to the next setup. try not to puncture the can

note: do not open the can of beer, it is easier to work with the can pressurized.

Second Setup:

This setup is to make the score line on the upper half of the first can.

1. Clamp a razor to your workbench 2.5" above the surface of the bench.
2. With the can upside down slowly rotate the can against the razor with only slight pressure.
3. Make several passes to insure a good score line.
4. Use the clamped razor to carefully puncture the can along the score.

Be ready with a sink or bucket or be able to get outside quickly. (things get messy here)

5. Carefully work your thumb in to the puncture as shown in the picture, and slowly work your
way around the can. The can should separate along the score line if it was done properly.

6. Go back to the first setup and repeat steps 4 and 5 with the other score line.