What is a popular can crusher design?

Can crushers come in many different forms including the standard manual vise grip-style crusher. With prices ranging from $15 to $50, the manual crusher is effective and economical. Automatic and semi-automatic crushers make the job quicker and easier, but they cost more or require more work to build from scratch.

For those serious about recycling, a can crusher saves space and reduces the hassle when transporting large numbers of cans to the recycling center. A number of ingenious hydraulic or pneumatic semi-automatic or automatic crushers are available for those willing to pay more and the plans available for those who like doing it themselves.