How to Make a Can Crusher

If you've been reading this blog for any period time you know about my fascination with simple machines. I recently wrote an article for eHow about how to make a soda can crusher, and I used some simple machines in the process- screws and inclined planes.

Unless you like crushing your cans with your feet OR on your forehead (WARNING.... my little brother tried that once and had a circular mark for a few days) you need a can crushing devise to help keep those recyclables corralled.

Simple Machines & Mouse Traps

Simple machines have always interested me, for their SIMPLICITY (go figure). When I ran across a title asking about creating a Mouse Trap I was intrigued on how to make another mouse trap that didn't involve killing the little pests.

Check out the link to my eHow article on how to rid your home of a mouse using the ingenious SIMPLE MACHINES of ramps and levers.

(photo and idea for the article from HERE )