Opened my first spam can

[84ta406]

Finally purchased a spam can for the Mosin. Never had one to open before and didnt realize there was a particular tool. I will say I got it open but what a bitch!Anyone else had this experience without the tool? I used a screwdriver to break the seal and the slowly punched a few more holes finally using a pair of adjustable to peel back the can enough to pull each section of ammo out.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Never, I do have the tool, but I am keeping one spam can for any emergencies

 

[whacko]

I got the tool with my first spam can purchase at collectable arms a few years ago.......even with the tool its a bitch. I keep two cans unopened at all times......i shoot mine often enough........when a can gets down to 100 rounds I buy another can.

 

[mac1911]

I use a cutting blade on the Dremel tool. I cut just a large enough hole in the bottom to sneak the paper packs out. When your done the can looks un open and makes a good display item. For a while I was selling to a,guy at my club for 5$ ea. Or some sort of trade. I don't buy many spam cans since I started loading cast bullets for my mosin.

 

[formula]

I use an angle grinder and zip off the top of the roll crimp. Takes less than a minute and leaves a clean edge.

 

[jpm]

I use a cutting blade on the Dremel tool. I cut just a large enough hole in the bottom to sneak the paper packs out. When your done the can looks un open and makes a good display item.

I did the same exact thing lol

 

[84ta406]

I thought of doing that but after moving most of my tools are stored at my dads garage and I was antsy..

 

[dgrafton]

I laid the can on it's side and shot the lip every inch on one side. Then it was easier to pry up the rest.

 

[dgrafton]

No, I got an opener with my first can and it stays in my safe until needed. Won't lose it in there.

 

[slap shot]

Hmmm, I just opened a Sam Adams with my Russian bottle opener. Never far...

 

[turbo89]

I use an angle grinder and zip off the top of the roll crimp. Takes less than a minute and leaves a clean edge.

I did this at least once too and it works pretty good. If you angle it a little bit you can get the top to "pop" into place like Tupperware... just don't try to flip it.

 

[dgrafton]

I use a cutting blade on the Dremel tool. I cut just a large enough hole in the bottom to sneak the paper packs out. When your done the can looks un open and makes a good display item. For a while I was selling to a,guy at my club for 5$ ea. Or some sort of trade. I don't buy many spam cans since I started loading cast bullets for my mosin.

A holesaw and a rubber stopper, and you got a nice piggy bank. When it's full, time to buy another Mosin and another spam can.

 

[Tracer1951]

No spam can opener?? Here's are a few ideas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6hrHpUJmEg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5XrnTljmCE

span can openers for sale on ebay...

http://www.ironmikesmx.com/can-opener-mosin-nagant/

Open the spam can with a small disc grinde. Just grind the lip away enough so I can open them enough to get everything out

 

[NickW85]

Show some pics of the carnage you ensued with the screwdriver.

Aaaaand dude what do you think the bayonet is for on the mosin?

 

[Burgermeister]

Work gloves, cold chisel and a hammer.

 

[noxin]

If you do it clean enough, the can makes a good tray for project stuff, storage etc

 

[akma]

Don't destroy them re purpose them into a useful storage tin!
Here's how I did it.

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...mmo-Spam-Can-Repurposed?p=2046623#post2046623

 

[84ta406]

Show some pics of the carnage you ensued with the screwdriver.

Aaaaand dude what do you think the bayonet is for on the mosin?

Some carnage.. Ill be opening them much more cleaner from now on. I assume thats just standard ammunition?

 

[Dr. CCW]

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