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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEA curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Metalworking.

In this Badge Bit you will make a safe from a beverage can.



Minimum requirements:
  - Made from beverage cans
  - Looks exactly like an unopened can when complete

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 mins):
  - Cans you're starting with
  - Project underway with the tools you're using
  - Finished safe open and closed
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I followed the tutorial found here: https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/soda-can-safe

Here are the two cans:



I started with the empty / open can. I used the tin snips to remove the top





I sanded down the cut edge with 320 grit paper



For the full can, I used the tin snips to puncture two holes in the base and then emptied the can



I used the razor blade contraption from a previous task to cut the top off



I then used pliers to bend in the edges



Here’s the finished safe showing closed and open



Job done

Staff note (Mike Haasl) :

I hereby certify this BB complete!

 
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