Introduction: Vegetable Peeler From a Soda Can
If you ever need to peel a bunch of carrots and you can't find a peeler, reach out for the soda can.
Yes, you can use a knife to peel your veggies, but what if you're not great in peeling things with a knife?
I personally prefer a peeler as I am too slow with a knife.
In this Instructable, I demonstrate a way to make a peeler from a soda can.
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Step 1:
Empty the can and break off the ring.
Cut off the top with a can opener.
Step 2:
Remove the tab
Step 3:
To make sure you don't cut yourself, trim the edges with scissors.
Step 4:
Bend the narrow part of the top a little bit, so it could cut off the skin.
That's it!
Now go on and peel some carrots :)
If the peeler is cutting the skin too thick or too thin, adjust the "blade"
21 Comments
5 years ago
It might not be very healthy in the "long-term" because it's made of aluminum...
Make sure not to cut yourself with it, You don't want it to be a "finger peeler" ;)
Reply 5 years ago
Is there a health problem associated with aluminium?
Reply 5 years ago
Yes (link)
It isn't extremely poisonous, But as I said: It might not be very healthy in the long-term
Reply 5 years ago
It's only to be used for emergencies :)
Or, you can use a steel can.
In the instructables "Awesome Spinning Toy made from Soda Cans" I used steel cans.
Not sure if you can get them anywhere, but in some EU countries Pepsi and Coca-Cola are made of steel (some of them)
5 years ago
it is nice but I was afraid to injure my fingers, so i glued a piece of Nylon around the edges, really thanks
5 years ago
Excellent article!
It might be nice to put something around the edges to finish it, e.g. maybe cover the sharp edges with a ring of rubber material or the like.
5 years ago
This is very good, who would of thought.The fewer smaller tools used for mutable purposes Leaves more room..I tried it and liked it . my dog and I just ate the raw potato.
5 years ago
Nice One
5 years ago
Nice! I'll have to try this next time I peel!
Reply 5 years ago
Cheers!
5 years ago
Ingenioso
Reply 5 years ago
Thank You!
5 years ago
As always you never cease to amaze me keep up the great work and continue to share with us.
Reply 5 years ago
Thank You!
5 years ago
Excellent idea! Thanks so much for posting.
Reply 5 years ago
Thank You!
5 years ago
Pretty nifty can peeler! looks like another thing to make to annoy the boyfriend with!
Reply 5 years ago
Thank You!
5 years ago
Bravo!
Even better than 'disposable' -- it is recyclable!!
Reply 5 years ago
Thanks!