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lihtan [2015-11-12 08:41:04 +0000 UTC]
This is really awesome! I've done my share of professional painting as well. I just typically refer to them as "can openers". I like having a metal pommel on mine for pounding paint can lids back into place. These things have gotten pretty fancy now, some are almost like swiss army knives. When I was shopping for mine, they now have 11 in 1 tools available with nail pullers, bottle opener, and a screwdriver that pops out of the handle!
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WMVmetalsmithing In reply to lihtan [2015-11-16 07:42:49 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!
Yeah, I actually picked up one of those 11-in-1s recently but I haven't used it for anything more than a scraper, can opener, and can-closer. (I also found that the screwdriver attachment was really not that great on the one I bought.)
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demosthenes1blackops [2014-07-30 20:51:53 +0000 UTC]
the sheer beauty of the object coupled with the insanity of making a damascus 5-in-1 just... tickles me pink, actually
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sealgirl [2014-06-30 03:14:36 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful! I must have one!
I was a painter for over 15 years, and I have worn out so many 5 in 1s in my time. There was not a day that I didn't have one at my side.
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SkyfireDragon [2013-08-29 04:01:39 +0000 UTC]
Impressive! Before modern steel making process, tools and weapons were made with pattern welded steel. This is a functional art piece that has a connection to the old crafts. Bravo! Β
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SkyfireDragon In reply to WMVmetalsmithing [2013-09-02 06:08:02 +0000 UTC]
Why, thank you! I want to see more of your works. Your spin on making the somewhat mundane tools of the trade with patterned welded steel is inspired.Β Β
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Dragonsmithy [2013-08-28 17:21:33 +0000 UTC]
Really well done, and I guess it makes sense once you push back your throwaway society conditioning.Β I'd hate to get something like that all grubby, though.
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WMVmetalsmithing In reply to Dragonsmithy [2013-09-02 05:04:52 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! And yeah- it's more of a show piece more than anything else. The tools I make for specific jobs usually look a lot less nice. <_<
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Veritas-Aequitas-90 [2013-08-28 13:56:36 +0000 UTC]
My family owns a small window and door company, and I've used countless 5-in-1s while working there. Scraping paint, scraping putty, applying putty, opening paint/putty cans, stuffing insulation, they work as chisels and screw drivers, andΒ Β I'd evenΒ sharpen the under side of the point on mine so it could cut screen or rope. It's awesome to see a tool that most people think of as disposable turned into a beautiful piece of art
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miketayse [2013-08-27 01:00:47 +0000 UTC]
The steel looks real nice, how long did it take?Β I made some paint scrapers too. For Christmas gifts, I used titanium and added a bottle opener. Β
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Your pictures are nicer, great job!
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WMVmetalsmithing In reply to miketayse [2013-09-02 03:02:06 +0000 UTC]
Good question- I began work in April, but I only really worked on it when I had downtime. Definitely over 40 hours when you factor in all the hand sanding/polishing.
Also, I really love that you dug up a piece of wood and sawzall'd a chunk off for your handle- I was lame and went to a molding shop.
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tomek69 [2013-08-25 15:48:29 +0000 UTC]
Ha , ha ! Funny thing , useful ?
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garbo3x [2013-08-25 15:22:08 +0000 UTC]
Agreed, a lovely looking 5 in 1
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DarkHestur [2013-08-25 12:39:59 +0000 UTC]
Tis gorgeous
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