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Altoids the Book Bot, this robot was made to encourage children to read. Constructed from recycled parts. Tin cans, tool box, wrenches, vacuum hose, pressure gauge, camera lenses, headlight bulb, springs, child basketball shoes, old skate key, lights, knobs, children's book. 24" x 12 ". by Penny McElhaney

This do-it-yourself tin can robot craft is the perfect boredom buster for kids! Simply grab a can, glue, magnets and metal fixtures to start.

I wasn't going to do a tutorial for the tin can robot because there are several examples on Pinterest, but after 5 trips to the hardware store and much trial and error I thought maybe someone would like to see a simple way to create their own. Here's my version: You'll need 5 cans - these are the sizes of the ones I used: Head - 28 oz. Body - 108 oz. Arms and Legs - 15 oz. If you don't use these you'll have to change the length of the threaded rods. The hardware I used was mostly 1/4 inch…