this web url links to a beer can museum perhaps they can help? http://www.yeolwateringhole.com/beer_can_museum.htm note - collectors value full cans more than empty ones. Best wishes, Barbara, retired librarian -----Original Message----- From: Joshua K. Blay <[log in to unmask]> To: MUSEUM-L <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Fri, Sep 21, 2012 9:04 am Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Emptying Full Beer Cans We have talked about full containers of product before on the list, and I have had problems with leaking beer cans before. We've recently accepted an unopened aluminum beer can, and while the age of product prohibits an "interactive" experience with the object, I was wondering if someone might have some good tips on how to pierce the bottom of the piece so that I can empty its content, but doing the least damage. Cheers, Joshua K. Blay ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).