metal from cans

Lindsay Books (www.lindsaybks.com) sells a book on how to do science
experiments using metal from tin cans (I'm not sure but I think the book
was written after tin cans stopped being made of tin). This includes
cutting up and flattening the metal when necessary. I'm just wondering
whether there are other books that discuss ways of using the metal from
cans but which are not specifically focused on science experiments.

Ignorantly,
Allan Adler


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I'm just wondering
whether there are other books that discuss ways of using the metal from
cans but which are not specifically focused on science experiments.

I'm certain there must be books on how to convert
metal cans to craft projects. But here is a hint
for those who may be interested in working with
light-gage metals. Go to the hardware or builder
supply and buy some galvanized "flashing."

This is galvanized sheetmetal that
is sold in various widths, comes on rolls, and
can be purchased by the foot. The lighter gage
(thinner) material is best for free-form cutting
using metal snips. And all that is needed for
joining is a good soldering gun and some solder.
The galvanized coating on this flashing takes
solder readily and the solder sets instantly so
that it's so very easy to construct all sorts of
fanciful objects this way. One may notch the metal
to form interlocking "joints" before soldering to
make objects even more aesthetically pleasing.

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For those who may be interested in working with
light-gage metals...

Here is a demo page that shows the concept
of using thin galvanized sheet metal for
creating free-form small sculptures, wind
catchers, etc.

http://www.zianet.com/jaxart/demo/demo.html