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I want to open a couple cans of spray paint to get the ball bearing. Should i use a drill or grinder to pierce the can and or open. Any ideas how to best safely accomplish this?
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Safest way is to clear all the propellant then use a can opener to remove the bottom
No way I am drilling or grinding on an aerosol can
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I've always used a hacksaw.
All the ones I've found were "cat's eye" marbles
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I use a quick jab with an awl to poke a small hole to let everything bleed out then behead it with the aforementioned hacksaw.
We do segmented turning, not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
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Can opener is a great idea...
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Ok, I guess I'll ask. What on earth are these bearings good for that people spend the time and effort to get them out?
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not sure like others above all I found was a glass marble in the ones I open
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We do segmented turning, not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
