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Corn Sheller
This simple hand tool makes it possible to shell maize (corn) several times faster than by hand. Maize shellers can be made in many ways using a variety of materials. This instructional manual shows how to make a maize sheller out of sheet metal using a simple jig.
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1. Tools
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1. Hammer 2. Shears 3. Pliers 4. Wood Block 5. Pipe or Rod 6. Jig 7. Sheet Metal
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2. Measuring & Marking
Mark ~1 cm from ends.
Divide in half.
Mark ~2 cm from end marks.
Divide in half again.
3. Bending the Tabs
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4. Forming the Ridges
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5. Shaping
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7. Crimping the Ends
8. Finished Product
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