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Step 2Scoring and Cutting the First Can

Scoring and Cutting the First Can
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This set up is to make the score line on the the first can.

1. Clamp a razor to your workbench 1.-1/4" 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 step
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.
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3 comments
Jun 26, 2009. 6:36 PMchopstx says:
i noticed the can is un opened in the last pic., how is that possible?
Jun 26, 2009. 8:38 PMHands Without Shadows says:
The can was simply never opened......
Jun 27, 2009. 3:00 PMchopstx says:
oh. whoops. lol
Sep 12, 2009. 7:36 AMjmeister15 says:
Thats why it "gets messy".
Sep 12, 2009. 3:19 PMchopstx says:
Yeah. Dumb me.

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