Introduction: Cracking Nuts Like a Plumber
Sometimes, when I'm stressed, I need to do something crazy.
And so I start eating nuts.
Yes, I could run a marathon.
Eat a whole cow.
Invade Germany on my own.
Or just swim the Atlantic.
But I prefer eating nuts.
There's just one problem.
I'll explain.
Step 1: Additional Stress
The problem is that, when I'm stressed, I can't open those nuts correctly.
All I get is mash.
You can't believe how much additional stress thàt gives me.
Step 2: One Valve, One Washer
Today I feel better.
I managed to eat nuts without additional stress.
And so my stress level is getting down.
Wanna know?
All you need is a 40mm high pressure valve - so glad I got one laying around.
I hope the fire department has managed to stop that leak.
Whatever, get that valve and add a washer on one side to close the bottom.
That's all. Really.
Step 3: Insert Your Nuts
Drop one nut in the valve, make a 90° turn and recover what once was a nut.
Maybe it'll be crushed, but with a little bit of practice you'll be able to crack those nuts like a boss.
And not like a plumber.
Easy.

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7 Comments
6 years ago
I love this one
7 years ago on Introduction
Does this work on different sized nuts like hazelnuts? They would drop down into the valve, but I don't know if it would scissor the shell or miss it because they are so small.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Hazel is just a bit small, but walnut should be perfect - set aside that a bigger valve would work better for them. You have to try it to believe it, but if works just perfect!
7 years ago
Great Instructable! Nicely written!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thank you!
7 years ago
ingenious!! I'm impressed
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
No need to, but thanx!