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02-18-2013, 11:02
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Iron Prepper Challenge: Beer Cans
In my part of the country we had some great weather this weekend, and when the weather is good I generate a surplus of empty beer cans while sitting outside.
My son has a spiderman fishing pole that doesn't fit in a standard rod holder(why they made it that way is beyond me). So with some 550, a can opener, a stick and a surplus beer can I made a rod holder for my son.
So while we were waiting for a bite, I got to thinking what else could I use this pile of empty beer cans for?
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02-18-2013, 11:07
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I'm watching this thread, I too "generate" a surplus of empty beer cans.
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02-18-2013, 11:08
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Beer cans equal free targets. You could also recycle and spend the small change to purchase something more useful.
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02-18-2013, 11:49
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Fill with concrete.
Stuff in cannon on top of 3oz of BP.
Light fuse.
Cheer!!
Repeat.
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02-18-2013, 16:35
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Well....
-You can cut them in half and make alcohol stoves out of them.
-Fill them with sand and build a make shift heat reflector to put on the opposite side of your camp fire.
-put pebbles in them and string them in the tangle foot barb wire to warn you when the VC breach the wire.
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02-18-2013, 16:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mac66
Well....
-You can cut them in half and make alcohol stoves out of them.
-Fill them with sand and build a make shift heat reflector to put on the opposite side of your camp fire.
-put pebbles in them and string them in the tangle foot barb wire to warn you when the VC breach the wire.
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You just beat me to those.
Stove
Heat reflector/protector
Cook pot/bowl
Alarm
Signal Mirror/Light Reflector
Shovel/cutting utensil/ eating utensil
Game pieces for various games
Wind indicator
Bug collector
Fishing lure
Water collector
Last edited by OMDonald; 02-18-2013 at 16:43..
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02-18-2013, 17:53
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what else could I use this pile of empty beer cans for?
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How about turning them into the store for cash since each is worth a nickel? (or more depending on what state you are in) 
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02-18-2013, 21:06
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CLM Number 120
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FH Alum
How about turning them into the store for cash since each is worth a nickel? (or more depending on what state you are in) |
Not worth much in most states.
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02-18-2013, 21:09
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CLM Number 120
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SFCSMITH(RET)
Fill with concrete.
Stuff in cannon on top of 3oz of BP.
Light fuse.
Cheer!!
Repeat.
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I want a canon.
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02-19-2013, 06:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RWBlue
I want a canon.
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Don't know where you are..
But in eastern Tennessee is a place called Dixie Gun Works.. when you walk in the front door, they have them just lined up along the floor.. They specialize in black powder stuff.
I was down in the area for a bike race, we brought it home on the roof rack.. because it wouldn't go in the trunk of a mustang..lol
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02-19-2013, 09:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FH Alum
How about turning them into the store for cash since each is worth a nickel? (or more depending on what state you are in) |
In my state, ten cents a can/bottle. The homeless make their living collecting cans and bottles and many organizations collect them as fundraisers. You don't see them thrown away or laying along side the roads (which is a good thing)
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02-19-2013, 10:40
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Empty beer cans are legal tender in down-east Maine!!  They have a 5 cent deposit.
I save mine, stack them up neatly back in the 30 packs and when I got a good load I go to see "The Great Redeemer". Kinda' scary how those nickels add up!! 
I don't think I'm being cheap....just investing in "aluminium futures"...
Sometimes, I'll drop them off at the grange hall if the boy scouts are having a 'bottle' drive.
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02-19-2013, 11:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FH Alum
How about turning them into the store for cash since each is worth a nickel? (or more depending on what state you are in) |
Or less depending on what state you're in.
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02-19-2013, 13:34
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CLM Number 120
Mr. CISSP, CISA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SFCSMITH(RET)
Don't know where you are..
But in eastern Tennessee is a place called Dixie Gun Works.. when you walk in the front door, they have them just lined up along the floor.. They specialize in black powder stuff.
I was down in the area for a bike race, we brought it home on the roof rack.. because it wouldn't go in the trunk of a mustang..lol
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I have ordered from Dixie Gun Works in the past, but never been to the store.
Something tells me that although I want a canon, my neighbours would not want me to have a canon. 
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