I am looking for a bottle opener(s) that do not bend the cap.
Suggestions/examples?
Suggestions/examples?
Bottle opener
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harleybug88
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A bic lighter.
Hold the bottle almost vertical, at an 80 degree angle.
Place the cap against a table edge.
Make a fist and hit the top of the bottle (cap) with the bottom of your hand.
The pop tops off ...
and your host / SWMBO is royally pissed at you
An alternative is to open your mouth, insert the top of the bottle, slowly and firmly bite down on the sides of the cap with your molars, then a quick twist and voila ... the cap is off without bending.
I learned that one in the army.
(just kidding)
Thanks_Yeasties
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I have a couple of these I use that only bend up the lip.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00067AVX8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
If you have a classic bartenders bottle opener you can just rest a quarter on the top of the cap and open as usual, itll keep the face of the cap flat.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00067AVX8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
If you have a classic bartenders bottle opener you can just rest a quarter on the top of the cap and open as usual, itll keep the face of the cap flat.
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demo...?
kev211
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YOPENER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome product. Cool dude, makes them as a project with his autistic son. And they're customizable which is pretty cool...
YOpener on Etsy
Awesome product. Cool dude, makes them as a project with his autistic son. And they're customizable which is pretty cool...
YOpener on Etsy
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http://www.wikihow.com/Open-a-Beer-Bottle-with-a-Lighter
I usually hold it the other way so it's the skinny side of the lighter touching the cap, if that makes any sense.
harleybug88
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psylocide beat me to it.
It's as old as the hills ... er at least as long as bic lighters been around. I learned it in the 70's.
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Natdavis777
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Wedding rings do a solid job as well. Same principle as the lighter method.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VU46VS/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
It's easy to use and you can reseal the cap just by pushing it on. I use this for judging where we may need to do best of show later.
It's easy to use and you can reseal the cap just by pushing it on. I use this for judging where we may need to do best of show later.
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harleybug88
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In a pinch I have used a tube of chap stick. Broke the tube but I got to drink my beer.
I like the basic brewing bottle opener. They are away until the first of the month, but it's pretty cool.
http://www.basicbrewing.com/
http://www.basicbrewing.com/
slym2none
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This is a jumbo "church key", usually only found in restaurant supply stores. The key to using this without bending the cap is to use the "wrong" end. Don't use the bottle-opener, you'll bend it near into a 45° angle. Use the can-punch end. The tip never touches the cap, and the hood pretty much keeps the top of the cap flat. I have actually re-used a cap once to keep a half a beer from going flat overnight and it worked well.
Natdavis777
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In a pinch I have used a tube of chap stick. Broke the tube but I got to drink my beer.
The improviser in us all comes out when we are in need of a bottle opener
bobeer
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This. If you do it right it doesn't bend the cap at all. It's all about technique and finesse.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/371101952008?lpid=82&chn=ps
I have one of these and it does a great job of opening the bottle without bending the cap or crimping the edges.
I have one of these and it does a great job of opening the bottle without bending the cap or crimping the edges.
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These work very well without bending the cap.
Got a nice "heft" to em too, feels very solid in the hand...
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DatsyukianDeke
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Can I ask why it matters if the cap is bent?
Those of us that collect beer bottle caps don't want'em bent. Some use'em for bar tops & stuff where the top sealer won't cure flat over them if they're bent. I like to go on our sister site, beer forum & trade'em for other beer swag. I've got a couple big bags of'em now.
They build a bar top, put edge molding around it, then arrange the caps on top the way they want. Then add the hardener to clear liquid plastic & pour it on. It's self-leveling & takes a while to cure.
You can place a quarter on the top of the cap and then use a regular opener to get the top off without bending the cap.
I have heard good things about the Craftsman oottle opener. Only leaves a small dimple in the center of the cap
I use one of these and just give it a small pry, 1/4 turn and do it again. Repeat a third time if necessary. The benefit of this opener is you can use it(the opener that is) to reseal a bottle to preserve the carbonation.
And the Yopeners. I havent used one (havent bought one yet, have waaay too many openers currently, still thinking about buying one though) I like their look
I use one of these and just give it a small pry, 1/4 turn and do it again. Repeat a third time if necessary. The benefit of this opener is you can use it(the opener that is) to reseal a bottle to preserve the carbonation.
And the Yopeners. I havent used one (havent bought one yet, have waaay too many openers currently, still thinking about buying one though) I like their look
hungry4hops
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The wall mounted opners seem to do a good, you can also place a quarter on top of the cap along with any opener
That Craftsman one looks like a 3/8's drive socket wrench. Cool re-application.
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After 40 years of being a carpenter & not having my own shop - after discovering my love for home made beer - probably retiring in 2-5 years, I am planning for the rest of my life and part of that plan is finally having my own shop. I have some ideas for beer caps/beer related items and I'd like the caps to be used (easier and more fun to get) but have as little damage as possible. :rockin:
EDIT: I have used a framing square, a claw hammer and a couple of other tools to "POP" the cap off. This is definitely where no bending occurs.
A lot of the huge number of caps I have are bent. But I had an idea to get a dowel rod the right diameter to use a rubber mallet & a towel to straighten them out without damaging the art on them?
Maybe the right sized dowel and a wing capper could straighten them out with out damage?
Or my bench capper, dowel rod & a towel to pad the printed side? I like trading the caps for other brewery swag. Started a collection of coasters I'm going to arrange in a poster frame.
Hm...might be apropos to use an issue of BYO?
I have one of these. Works great and you end up with a perfect cap. Best opener I've owned.
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+1 to this. Love my GrOpener.
Who doesnt love a good GrOpe?
I used to use the rim of an empty bottle, until I knocked the rim of the bottle off along with the cap.
In a bind I will use a piece of 8.5X11 paper folded up and used as a Bic. Then again I have since bought several cheap ones to stash everywhere so I dont have this problem anymore.
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