Soda Can Flyer

by rogers236

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Intro: Soda Can Flyer

Cut any aluminum can into a cylindrical throwie.

STEP 1: Supplies

Parts:
Can - some type of soda or drink can

Tools:
knife
tin snips
metal file
sharpie (optional)
ruler (optional)

STEP 2: Measure, Mark and Cut

Measure the diameter of the top of the can. Mine was almost 3". Then measure down about that same distance from the top to the bottom of the can and mark it. I used 3" as my measurement. Extend this mark all around the can. You can start cutting the line with the knife, or just use the tin snips. Cut around the entire can.

STEP 3: Remove Top

Now you have a little less than half a can. Use the knife and/or tin snips to remove the entire inside of the top of the can. The part you drink from. The picture explains it.

STEP 4: File

The cut edges are sharp. File them smooth.

STEP 5: Throw!

There are many ways to throw this. I find it easiest to throw it from the side, almost as if you were skipping a rock. Make sure it is not only thrown forward but also spinning.

Experiment with different lengths and throwing techniques.

16 Comments

rogers236 14 years ago

Ha, took me a second to figure out what you meant. It's Arnold Palmer Half Lemonade Half Iced Tea, by the Arizona Iced Tea company

thebair 13 years ago

one of the best drinks in the world, also available in churubusco, indiana lol

PastTheVoid 14 years ago

Is it available in Tacoma, Washington?

rogers236 14 years ago

I have no idea, but it is available in Waterboro, Maine. lol. Any can will work, this is just what I had on hand.

DurkaDurka 15 years ago

HAHAHA!!! Cool instructable But i was just drinking an arizona iced tea and i searched cans.... and found this..... hahah

derttiej 15 years ago

i made a qucik lil one from a normal 12oz soda can only took one minute with a can opener, it actually glided a bit but i couldnt get a good vid causes its night and bad lighting i'll have to wait til tomorrow..

derttiej 15 years ago

im ganna try this right now and see if it glids at all..

Joey4Eyes 16 years ago

Saw a hippy-type throwing one of these in Washington Square park in the Village(NYC), back about 1980ish. Actually told me it was his idea and it was patented. He then told me,"You better not make one, or I'll sue you!" Went home and made one, lots of fun. Joe

Delrog 16 years ago

hey i thought of this too about a year ago and made a few its so nice to see that other people have the same creative ideas as me

joe57005 16 years ago

you can take the top off easier and cleaner with a can opener (seems to work best on coke cans, but i drink pepsi)

logic bomb 16 years ago

very cool...an needs a video to go with it.

Kevvixx 16 years ago

cool but it needs a video