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Awesome Aluminum

Laser Cutting Nested Spheres

Laser Cutting Nested Spheres

It’s amazing what you can do with a precise laser cutter. This video from Tranyond shows how a powerful fiber laser can cut such fine lines that it can turn a flat sheet of aluminum into a series of nested spheres. The trick is that each cut leaves a tiny bit of metal on its edges to keep them connected when it’s opened up.

Soda Can Green Goblin

Soda Can Green Goblin

What does the Green Goblin have in common with a can of Sprite? Their vibrant green color, of course. Minimaus Crafts is back with another fantastic soda can sculpture – bringing Spider-Man’s arch-frenemy to life from precisely cut and folded pieces of aluminum harvested from Sprite, Royal Grape, Royal Orange, Coke, and Pepsi cans.

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Making an Aluminum Banana

Making an Aluminum Banana

Answering the question, “Is that an aluminum banana in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?,” Brigid walks us through the steps of casting a perfect replica of the yellow fruit out of aluminum. The process involves placing a real banana in sand, delicately removing it, pouring in molten metal, trimming off the excess, then polishing it to a shine.

Welltop Workshop Ruler

Welltop Workshop Ruler
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This versatile measuring gadget is great for anyone who needs to cut wood or other stock. It combines a square and protractor and has templates for dovetail joints, circular holes, parallel lines, drill positioning, and a variety of common miter angle markings. It’s made from aluminum alloy and has easy-to-read markings.

Keycadets Aluminum Screw Trays

Keycadets Aluminum Screw Trays
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These anodized aluminum trays are designed for holding screws, springs, keycaps, and other mechanical keyboard parts, but they’re great for any project where you’re dealing with small parts. They come in square or circular versions and measure 7cm (~2.75″) across.

Dango Mini Pen

Dango Mini Pen
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Accessory maker Dango’s compact aluminum pen is perfect for everyday carry. When not in use, it measures a pocket-friendly 4.2″ long. It has a stainless steel pocket clip, and its tip stores inside for protection. It takes long-lasting Schmidt 4889M refills and comes in satin silver and jet black finishes.

MagCutor Keychain Cutting Tool

MagCutor Keychain Cutting Tool

This keychain accessory measures just 35 mm (1.38″) long and packs a tiny blade ideal for opening packages and other light-duty cutting tasks. Its replaceable blade is made from titanium, while its case is available in either aluminum or titanium. Its cover holds on securely with a super-strong neodymium magnet.

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TP Aluminum Pen

TP Aluminum Pen
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Yuan Design’s unique modern pen has an aluminum body that combines a hexagon with a triangle. Its unique shape provides a comfortable grip, keeps it from rolling, and provides a straight edge. The refillable pen holds in place with magnets, and an optional stand turns the pen into a leaning tower. The TP2 adds a mechanical pencil.

Making a Aluminum Lap Steel Guitar from Coins

Making a Aluminum Lap Steel Guitar from Coins

Burls Art creates guitars from unusual materials. This time, he made an lap steel guitar from aluminum $1 coins that were once good for a discount at RadioShack. He started by making a sand mold, melted the coins to cast its body, then anodized it in red. We were hoping he would have embedded some unmelted coins though.

Flat Survival Whistle

Flat Survival Whistle
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This slimline whistle from BlueRidge EDC helps get you found when you’re lost or in trouble. Its dual air chambers help blast out up to a 120dB sound. The matte-finish whistle is made from lightweight aluminum and is easy to wear on the included length of paracord.

Knotters Tool II Marlin Spike

Knotters Tool II Marlin Spike
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This specialty tool from Jig Pro Shop is designed for working with rope, paracord, and leather. Its spike-shaped tip helps unlay and splice corded materials with ease. Its knurled body provides grip, plus it comes with a pocket clip and three sizes of lacing needles. Available in aluminum or stainless steel.

OARIE Aluminum Valet Tray

OARIE Aluminum Valet Tray
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This weighty metal valet tray is a great spot for dumping the contents of your pockets. It’s machined from 25mm thick solid aluminum and includes a removable synthetic leather pad to protect items from scratches. It measures 11.3 W × 7.7″ D x 1″ D, and has anti-skid silicone feet to keep it from sliding around.

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Recycled Soda Can Costumes

Recycled Soda Can Costumes

Aluminum cans are highly recyclable, with their metal finding its way into everything from cars to appliances to more cans. But after watching this short video, we realize they can also be recycled into costumes. These two were spotted wearing outfits fabricated from recycled cans. Not only do they look cool, they sound fantastic too.

F**k It Let’s Drink Bottle Opener

F**k It Let’s Drink Bottle Opener
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Embrace your inner boozehound and pop open a cold brew with this matter-of-fact metal bottle opener from Midnight MFG. It’s machined from aluminum and comes engraved with the phrase, “F**k It Let’s Drink.” It’s available in clearcoat or black anodized finishes, with censored or wordless bottlecap variants also available.

V8 Engine Business Card + Pen Holder

V8 Engine Business Card + Pen Holder
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This miniature V8 engine is the perfect desk accessory for any gearhead. GT Scientific uses a 5-axis CNC mill to machine the mini engine from aluminum. The center of the LS3-inspired block holds business cards, while the cylinders each hold a pen or pencil. They also make a smaller version for your keychain.

How Aluminum Car Wheels Are Made

How Aluminum Car Wheels Are Made

This factory video from All Process of World takes us inside Hyundai Sungwoo Casting for a look at the machinery used to produce wheels. The process starts by melting aluminum bars, pouring the molten metal into molds, then quenching the wheels for strength before grinding away excess metal and finishing them.

Solid Aluminum Tape Dispenser

Solid Aluminum Tape Dispenser
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Presenting the tape dispenser to end all tape dispensers. MAN Manufacturing uses a CNC mill to create this hefty 1-pound desk accessory from a solid block of aluminum. Its roller locks in place using a satisfying magnetic locking mechanism. A true centerpiece for any desk.

HeatSaver Fire Pit Heat Deflector

HeatSaver Fire Pit Heat Deflector
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The HeatSaver is a must-have add-on for gas fire pits and fire tables. The concave aluminum disc helps radiate warmth outwards towards you and your guests instead of straight up. It sits on height-adjustable legs, and can even be tilted to help block wind. It comes in 28-inch and 36-inch versions.

Topographic Engraved Worry Coin

Topographic Engraved Worry Coin
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This concave metal coin from MetonBoss feels good in the hand and is a great place to focus nervous energy. It’s made from aerospace-grade aluminum and engraved with a detailed topographic map pattern. Available in 1″ dia x 0.15″ thick and 2.15″ dia x 0.35″ thick versions. Personalization is also available.

Machining an Aluminum Isogrid Skateboard

Machining an Aluminum Isogrid Skateboard

An isogrid is a kind of metal structure that uses hollowed-out triangles to provide strength while reducing weight. Barry from Titans of CNC Machining used the technique to create a truly awesome skateboard. He started by plotting a design in SolidWorks, then used a CNC mill to carve the board from a block of aluminum.

Dometic Go Hard Storage Box

Dometic Go Hard Storage Box
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This 50-liter, hard-shell box is ideal for storing and carrying outdoor gear. It’s made from impact-resistant polymer with an aluminum exterior. Each box has built-in handles, tiedown points, lock holes, and secure latches, which help protect its contents from the elements. They’re also designed for easy stacking.

Linné Crater Machined Moonscape

Linné Crater Machined Moonscape

AltDynamic created this metal model based on data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The miniature moonscape replicates the topography of the Linné Crater. Each is CNC-machined from a solid aluminum bar and comes as a 5″ x 5″ or 5″ x 8″ scene, with the larger model available in a blue or red finish.

Craighill Press Vessel

Craighill Press Vessel
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Accessory maker Craighill presents an elegant home for jewelry, coins, pills, or other small items you want to keep from getting lost. The Press Vessel is made from anodized aluminum, and its lid has a silicone o-ring for an airtight fit. Available in silver or black finishes. Measures appx. 2.5″ in diameter and 2″ tall.

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