Thank you so much Cindy, I really really appreciate your time and effort and bringing this information to us all very useful and helpful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤
I came here looking for a way to top these cans for an energy project and found an excellent, fairly quick explanation. Thank you. ...Never did much with aluminum cans. Soup cans, however; more experience. I used the can opener method before I watched your video. Works ok, My can test had nearly the same crease crack on it. I tried my sideways soup can cutter, you know, the kind that make a soup can reusable top, but this will not work in any way on an alminum can. Discovered that tool through your video. Looks nice, pricey but.
Thanks for watching. The Draft Top is the original but you can find cheaper versions. I think it is worth it if you work with a lot of aluminum cans, otherwise the other methods are probably better.
I tried using a regular can opener but it crushed the top area as I was turning the opener! I also bought a draft can opener. Much, much harder than I expected. Plus after taking about twenty tops off my cans, later in the day my hand and wrist were killing me! It’s the next day and I’m still in pain. Plus, when using the draft opener, only my very first top came off clean, all of the rest ( 19) I had to cut the very last part to get the top off. I’m very disappointed in the draft opener.
Sorry that you are disappointed. The draft top does have its drawbacks but I have found it is still the best way for me to remove the can tops. They do have two different versions now. The original is more difficult to use but it has four blades so I think it is more durable. There new project is called Draft top lift. It is easier to use but only has one blade. Unfortunately they both can leave a little bit attached. I find it easiest to just break that part to get the top off.
Hi thanks for your question. Sorry but the answer is no. The cutting wheel and the way the draft top grips the can is made to hold onto the rim or lip of the can. I don't believe there is any way to fit or attach this opener to the bottom of the cans.
I see the potential for a problem with sandpaper method. Either not using water or not using enough water (to avoid a mess indoors) will likely produce aluminum dust. Health risk!!!
