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Pacific Precision Metals THE CRUSHER Aluminum Can Compactor |  | Brand: Basic Industries International
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $14.19
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Seller: acehardwareoutlet
Rating:  152 reviews
Sales Rank: 1177
Country: USA
Color: White
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 3 x 4.4 x 16.8
MPN: 77701
Model: 77701
UPC: 035894777011
EAN: 0035894777011
ASIN: B000Q6ST3S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Make the recycling process more efficient with The Aluminum Can Crusher | | • | Instantly crushes all 12- and 16-ounce cans to about 1 inch, so space is saved when storing and transporting them | | • | Sturdy all-steel construction is durable, with an easy-to-grab handle that makes it easy to operate | | • | Simply hold the crusher's handle and pull it down to crush a can | | • | Easy to hang on the wall and measures approximately 16 inches long |
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Product Description
Pacific Fabrication 77701 - Can Crusher, Heavy-gauge steel construction. 16"" compaction arm provides crushing leverage. Safety grip neoprene handle. Compaction chamber accepts 12 oz. or 16 oz. cans without adjustment. Durable baked enamel finish. Crushe
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 152
 CRUSHING SUCCESS May 13, 2007
David L. Grundvig (Magna, Utah United States)
96 out of 96 found this review helpful
I would rate this aluminum can crusher 4 out of 5 stars out of the box and only following the supplied instructions. BUT here is how to make it a 5 out of 5 product and arguably the best crusher for functionality, value, and price.
What I did right from the start:
1. Use bolts. washers, and nuts to secure it to a solid surface. I drilled neat and appropriate holes in the side of my cupboard and fastened the crusher over my sink. Using the supplied screws will likely result in them pulling loose from the surface. A great deal of pressure and force (although easy to pull) is used to crush the can to abt 1". With bolts and nuts the Crusher stays secure and shouldn't rip away from the wall. Also, the small amount of liquid from the cans drips right into the sink.
2. Alter the bottom lip of the Crusher so cans will not shoot out the front side while crushing them. They can become quite the missle as they shoot across the room. This alteration is accomplished in one or two ways. Use pliers to bend the bottom lip up abt 3/8 to 1/2". The cans will then stay firm in the Crusher unit as they are compacted. OR you can drop a large head screw or bolt in the hole (already in the product) in the bottom of the lip. This will assist in keeping the can from slipping out. The first method seems to function the best in my experience.
3. Lubricate the inner/outer moving parts with Crisco type shortening or paste. I use this since it is near my sink and dishes. If your Crusher is not near food or cooking items then any oil lubricant or grease would work.
I mounted my Crusher to function with left-hand (I'm right-handed but because of medical reasons my left is much stronger)operation. Be sure to mount it for your convenience and functionality
The lever on the Crusher is fairly easy to pull. A quick fast pull functions best for me and the unit really does crush aluminum (no thick metal or some small pet food cans)cans to about 1/2". Crushed cans require about 5 times less space than un-crushed ones.
The surface of the unit is white, attractive, and durable and blends in quite well with my kitchen decor.
In summary, I don't know what I'd do without the Crusher. It performs better than expected, is durable, attractive, and the price is very reasonable. I read several reviews regarding numerous crushers and this one seemed to me to have the greatest potential and with some adjustments it can be about the best one around.
I hope this review is helpful and your cans become flattened as you contribute to Recycling and the betterment of us liquid-drinking species.
close to perfect May 24, 2006
Kent Roorda (Denver, CO United States)
34 out of 34 found this review helpful
I've had one of these crushers for nearly 8 years now, and it has crushed thousands of cans, yet it is as good as new. It also crushes the cans completely flat (which most others don't do) which saves a lot of space when storing and collecting crushed cans. It's definately worth the price.
Amazing! November 14, 2003
R. Lanthier (Vienna, VA United States)
41 out of 43 found this review helpful
What a difference from the other can crusher offered everywhere else (including this site) which was difficult to use and broke after 6 months... This one is SOLID, and works VERY well. Easy to use, very heavy steel construction throughout. No flimsy mechanism, heavy gauge steel construction and very durable looking finish. I am very impressed with "the Crusher" even though I just got it today! Maybe my opinion will change with more use, but I have a very good feeling about this item. If you have a need for a can crusher this is by far the better alternative to the others that are out there. Buy it.
Great product. August 11, 2006
A. Vannoy
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
It's construction is heavy duty. I've had it for a few months now and it's still working perfectly with very little wear. Definitely better than other crushers I've seen. They've all worn out rather quickly. One thing to note, if you're limited on where to put it and can't get it in a stud(as happened to me), first mount a board to the wall and then mount this onto the board. Otherwise you end up pulling the screws out of the wall.
Uncanny Tool June 29, 2005
Spudman (Pasadena, MD United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this device about a year ago because our recycling bin sometimes was overflowing on trash day. I've mounted it on the deck outside and occasionally give it a spritz of oil. It's fun to use and smashes cans to wafer dimensions. Occasionally cans pop out, but making a thumb size indentation in the can first greatly reduces the pop outs. It looks, feels, and is heavy and substantial.
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