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The material from which PET bottles are made shrinks when heated. Thanks to this, the tape from it can be used instead of a rope or linen cord for a strong connection. various materials makes it possible to produce various . It is almost impossible to cut ribbons with scissors - I made a special device for this.

You will need: a few large washers 2 solid thread bolts, nuts and washers a utility knife blade with a hole a piece of plywood (board, laminate).

On the plywood platform we lay 2 large washers pressed against each other (photo 1), mark their centers. We drill holes in them according to the diameter of the bolts. Then, on the back side of the platform, we make a recess in the shape of the head so that they “drown” and the bolts do not rotate around their axis (photo 2). To cut a tape of a certain width on the leg of each bolt protruding from the back side, we lay so many large washers so that their total thickness is such a width. For example, to cut a 5 mm tape, you will need 3 washers with a thickness of 1.58 mm.

We put the knife blade on top and put at least one more large washer on it (photo 3). Align them and tighten the bolts with nuts. The machine is ready. We fix the platform on the table with screws or a clamp. remove the bottom, cut the strip and insert it under the knife. With one hand we hold the bottle and press on the cork, with the other we pull out the cut tape.

Not very tricky and easy to make, the device will help you make wonderful crafts from plastic bottles (PET). The rest is only limited by your imagination and creativity...

PET bottles are a ubiquitous product that is available to everyone, and this can be partly considered its advantage. In Portugal, plastic bottle collectors are known as "catadores". They collect PET bottles and other types of waste from the street for profit. Some are looking for new ways to use the material. Recycle PET bottles and use them in art or design. This is one of the new directions.Designer Takashi Utsumi saw the potential in the material for making small craft, so he developed the "filetador" PET bottle shredder.The device allows bottles to be quickly crushed into strips of varying thickness, ready to be cut into various crafts.The device proves that there are no limits There are no applications for such recycled PET bottles and everything relies only on your creativity.And this shredder is only designed to help you with this and save you from routine work - cutting bottles into strips in a matter of moments, turning this activity into a pleasure.

Now let's take a closer look...

Let's start with a video demonstrating the operation of a PET shredder:

Well, in more detail you can make out everything in the photos:

PET bottle grinder (filetador)

From 2002 until the end of 2010, Takashi Utsumi offered two shredder models: the F-200, which produced 2 cm, wide belts, and the F-15/40, which produced 1.5 - 4 mm belts. Now these models will be replaced by two new ones, using new types of materials.

New models:

- F-200C, which allows crushing 2L bottles and bottles with smaller volume (as a replacement for the F-200, which could only grind 2L bottles);

- mini shredder, it is a popular simple shredders. It is extremely simple and cheap to manufacture than its predecessor, the F-15/40. Using this new model takes some practice and a little more attention than with the F-15-40. The mini shredder is great for creative use.

Comparison of new models with old ones:

Well, now the most important thing...

How to make a plastic bottle shredder on your own?

With a mini shredder, you can cut long and narrow strips from PET bottles. The instrument can be used alone as a portable device or attached to a base on a table

Manual minishredder

Minishredder attached to the base

ORIGIN

The first mini shredder was similar to a blade holder and was used in the F-2000. Later, other models were invented to make the device more convenient.

EVOLUTION

From left to right: F-2000 cutter, shredder blade holder, first mini shredder model, transitional model, and current mini shredder model.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

The tools needed to create a mini shredder can be found in any home workshop.

The materials needed are quite simple: two screws with nuts, one washer, one 9-10mm cutter blade, a piece of aluminum U-profile and a piece of wood for the handle.

For cutting ribbons from plastic bottles. I saw a video on the Internet, where from the usual plastic bottle received a kind of tape. The scope of its use is, of course, very limited.

I saw on the Internet, where a kind of ribbon was obtained from an ordinary plastic bottle. The scope of its use is, of course, very limited.

He used it in the construction of a wooden fence, where he strengthened by tightening the place of a board nailed to a horizontal bar. In winter, this section of the fence was constantly swept large quantity snow, as a result, many boards flew off the fence, so to speak. I used ordinary iron wire before, but it quickly rusted and fell into disrepair. Buying galvanized is expensive. The tension of the twine weakened over time. As a result, he began to tighten with a tape from plastic bottles and partially melt them after tying for a secure connection. This design successfully stood for one winter.

The way to get the same tape from plastic bottles is surprisingly simple and affordable.

You only need two M5 bolts (no longer needed) at least 30 mm long, two nuts and washers for them, a wooden block or board, a clerical knife blade, as well as several larger washers, for example, with an 8 mm hole (their number depends on the thickness of the cut ribbons).

To begin with, we put large-diameter washers, in this case, on a bar right next to each other and mark the holes with a pencil.

We drill holes with a drill with a 5 mm drill bit.
We insert the bolts.

We insert two washers of large diameter (the number depends on the thickness of the tape you need) so that a gap forms between them.

We insert a clerical knife as shown in the photo.

We put small washers in the bolts and tighten them with nuts (do not overtighten, otherwise the blade will burst).

We cut off the bottom of the bottle and make a small narrow cut in the form of a strip counterclockwise.

We insert the strip into the hole between the large washers of the cutting device and pull without jerking while holding the bottle with the other hand. wooden block I pre-fixed with a clamp on the table.

The tape was not always uniform in width, but for me it was not so significant.

Plastic tape from plastic bottles used in household farming. Thanks to it, you can strengthen wooden fence or tie up berry bushes. Such a rope can withstand up to 50 kg. It depends on its thickness and length. It is mainly used as a fixative.

There are two ways of cutting plastic bottles: manual and machine. You can make transparent tape yourself at home. To do this, you need sharp scissors and the correct markup.

Agree that the production of such material manually quite a labor intensive process. A special tool will help facilitate the cutting of a transparent tape.

What can a bottle cutter be made of? What materials will be needed for the construction of such a structure? The answers to these questions are presented in our article. The advice of experienced needlewomen will help to cope with the task.

Benefits of plastic tape

There are several positive qualities transparent tape in household. These include:

• does not break down under the influence of sunlight;
• long service life;
• resists low temperatures;
• able to withstand up to 80 kg;
• low material cost;
• lack of smell;
• decorative.

How to make plastic tape cutting equipment?

The device for cutting plastic bottles consists of simple details and elements. For this you will need:

• wooden base. Its width must be at least 30 cm;
• washers of medium size 10 pcs.;
• small diameter washer 4 pcs.;
• drill 2 pcs. Its diameter must match the size of the washer;
• a small part of a stationery knife 10 cm;
• screwdriver and wrench;
• simple pencil.

Thanks to this machine, cutting plastic bottles with your own hands is fast and high-quality, and the thread has a uniform texture. The process of creating equipment includes several stages:

Markings are made on a wooden base for fixing washers different diameter. To do this, you need a simple pencil. A screwdriver makes through holes at the marks.

The width of the plastic tape can be adjusted by moving the washers to the desired distance. Basically, this gap is 1 cm. They make through hole. It is placed over metal parts.

An additional nut will help to connect the knife to the machine structure. In this case, do not tighten it too much. This will create discomfort during the workflow.

When the equipment is ready, it is checked for operability. To do this, cut off the bottom of the bottle and strengthen it between the nuts. Now one edge is cut with a sharp knife blade, and the other is turned clockwise. The result is plastic tape right size. The photo of cutting plastic bottles captures the workflow.

Metal machine for cutting plastic bottles

We bring to your attention another idea on how to make a device for cutting bottles. For this you will need:

• a small piece of building corner;
• stationery blade 10 cm long;
• small nuts 2 pcs.;
• metal drill;
• electric drill;
• hacksaw.

Manufacturing process:

A small through hole is made on the surface of the metal corner. Also come with a clerical blade.

Having measured the width of the fixing nut with a hacksaw, notches are made on the surface of the corner. In the future, they will help to adjust the width of the plastic strip. The distance between each mark will be 1.5 cm.

The knife is fixed in the corner of the metal base with an additional nut.

Note!

Further, the entire structure must be fixed on a solid surface. The production of a tape from bottles is carried out by rotation plastic product clockwise. Do not make sudden movements. This may cause damage to the plastic filament.

Photo of cutting plastic bottles

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