Ok, this has probably been addressed before, but I can't find anything in a
google search.
I am continually frustrated by those small screw off lids on liquids, like
Watco, poly, denatured alcohol, etc. I use the term 'screw off' loosely -
those that say ' press down and turn'.
I can never get them off without resorting to a pair of channel-locks and
then container gets all boogered up, my blood pressure elevates, and the
neighborhood kids learn some new nasty words.
Any helpful hints? Any special tools that make it easier?
thanks - jim
On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:00:13 GMT, "Jim Wheeler"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Any helpful hints? Any special tools that make it easier?
Apply Teflon plumber's tape to the threads before screwing it back on.
Petroleum jelly also works well with shellac jars.
Barry
Teflon tape dope works great. It also works on Plyobond bottles also.
Just a few turns, don't make it too thick
Frank
Ron Magen wrote:
> Jim,
> The basic problem is that the contents of the container get on to the
> threads and literally 'gum up' the works.
>
> Two tips -
> 1} Give a quick wipe to the threads before putting the cap back on
> 2} Put a small piece of slightly thick plastic 'film' {even a couple of
> layers of a supermarket bag}, over the opening and screw the cap on over it.
> {Learned that one from my wife, a research chemist - they use a special
> material in the lab}
>
> Regards & Good Luck,
> Ron Magen
> Backyard Boatshop
>
> "Jim Wheeler" <[email protected]> wrote ...
> SNIP
> >
> > I am continually frustrated by those small screw off lids on liquids, like
> > Watco, poly, denatured alcohol, etc.
Pry the plastic off. There is a standard metal cap underneath. I hate safety
caps...on anything.
"Jim Wheeler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ok, this has probably been addressed before, but I can't find anything in
a
> google search.
>
> I am continually frustrated by those small screw off lids on liquids, like
> Watco, poly, denatured alcohol, etc. I use the term 'screw off'
loosely -
> those that say ' press down and turn'.
>
> I can never get them off without resorting to a pair of channel-locks and
> then container gets all boogered up, my blood pressure elevates, and the
> neighborhood kids learn some new nasty words.
>
> Any helpful hints? Any special tools that make it easier?
>
> thanks - jim
>
>
When the can is new and the lid comes off well, I like to carve
the little plastic cover off the lid. Makes it easier to grab
with those channel locks.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)
[email protected]
"Jim Wheeler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ok, this has probably been addressed before, but I can't find
> anything in a
> google search.
>
> I am continually frustrated by those small screw off lids on
> liquids, like
> Watco, poly, denatured alcohol, etc. I use the term 'screw
> off' loosely -
> those that say ' press down and turn'.
>
> I can never get them off without resorting to a pair of
> channel-locks and
> then container gets all boogered up, my blood pressure elevates,
> and the
> neighborhood kids learn some new nasty words.
>
> Any helpful hints? Any special tools that make it easier?
>
> thanks - jim
>
>
Use a screwdriver and pry the plastic child-proof over-cover off of the
metal cover underneath. (Make sure you don't accidentally grab the
metal one.) I just use the metal covers only. Makes getting a good
hand grip much easier to achieve.
Jim Wheeler wrote:
> I am continually frustrated by those small screw off lids on liquids, like
> Watco, poly, denatured alcohol, etc. I use the term 'screw off' loosely -
> those that say ' press down and turn'.
Jim,
The basic problem is that the contents of the container get on to the
threads and literally 'gum up' the works.
Two tips -
1} Give a quick wipe to the threads before putting the cap back on
2} Put a small piece of slightly thick plastic 'film' {even a couple of
layers of a supermarket bag}, over the opening and screw the cap on over it.
{Learned that one from my wife, a research chemist - they use a special
material in the lab}
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
"Jim Wheeler" <[email protected]> wrote ...
SNIP
>
> I am continually frustrated by those small screw off lids on liquids, like
> Watco, poly, denatured alcohol, etc.
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
> NO!!!! Do NOT do that.
>
> Every child in your town will be at risk. What if your shop door is open
> and kids on the way to school spot the unprotected container? They'd be
> tempted to sneak into the shop and open the container. Then they may take
> it to the bus stop and show it to the older kids, the bad kids that smoke.
> The fumes would be ignited by the smokers and passing drivers would be
> startled causing a chain reaction accident. The streets will be blocked
so
> emergency vehicles will not be able to get through. Parents will be
> clamoring to the area creating chaos..
>
> You'd be arrested for possessing a dangerous substance, your shop would
be
> branded an attractive nuisance. The town will sue you, the parents will
sue
> you and you will need the ACLU to defend you.
>
> It could happen.
You could also leave the lids alone and, whip the little butts for messing
with anything they are told not to touch until they get the point. Then you
don't even have to keep the shop door closed.
.... except in that this day and age you'd probably do better starting with
the parent's butts.
--
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Last update: 7/10/04
Swingman responds:
>> startled causing a chain reaction accident. The streets will be blocked
>so
>> emergency vehicles will not be able to get through. Parents will be
>> clamoring to the area creating chaos..
>>
>> You'd be arrested for possessing a dangerous substance, your shop would
>be
>> branded an attractive nuisance. The town will sue you, the parents will
>sue
>> you and you will need the ACLU to defend you.
>>
>> It could happen.
>
>You could also leave the lids alone and, whip the little butts for messing
>with anything they are told not to touch until they get the point. Then you
>don't even have to keep the shop door closed.
>
>.... except in that this day and age you'd probably do better starting with
>the parent's butts.
Well, hell, that might interfere with the parents' self-esteem, mightn't it?
See how the problems just escalate.
Charlie Self
"Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and
hurry off as if nothing happened." Sir Winston Churchill
"Daniel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> Use a screwdriver and pry the plastic child-proof over-cover off of the
> metal cover underneath. (Make sure you don't accidentally grab the metal
> one.) I just use the metal covers only. Makes getting a good hand grip
> much easier to achieve.
NO!!!! Do NOT do that.
Every child in your town will be at risk. What if your shop door is open
and kids on the way to school spot the unprotected container? They'd be
tempted to sneak into the shop and open the container. Then they may take
it to the bus stop and show it to the older kids, the bad kids that smoke.
The fumes would be ignited by the smokers and passing drivers would be
startled causing a chain reaction accident. The streets will be blocked so
emergency vehicles will not be able to get through. Parents will be
clamoring to the area creating chaos..
You'd be arrested for possessing a dangerous substance, your shop would be
branded an attractive nuisance. The town will sue you, the parents will sue
you and you will need the ACLU to defend you.
It could happen.
On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 19:45:13 -0400, items4sale wrote:
>> {Learned that one from my wife, a research chemist - they use a special
>> material in the lab}
It's called Parafilm, and I have a roll of it. Nyah, nyah.
But seriously, Parafilm is awesome stuff. Use it to seal glue bottles and
the like. It can provide an airtight, non-reactive seal. There's a knack
to using it. [Everyone here has a roll each of waxed paper, plastic wrap,
and aluminum (aluminium..."ptooie") foil in the shop, right?]
--
"Keep your ass behind you"
"Jim Wheeler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ok, this has probably been addressed before, but I can't find anything in
a
> google search.
>
> I am continually frustrated by those small screw off lids on liquids, like
> Watco, poly, denatured alcohol, etc. I use the term 'screw off'
loosely -
> those that say ' press down and turn'.
>
> I can never get them off without resorting to a pair of channel-locks and
> then container gets all boogered up, my blood pressure elevates, and the
> neighborhood kids learn some new nasty words.
>
> Any helpful hints? Any special tools that make it easier?
>
> thanks - jim
>
use one of these for such things:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442989239&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395348043&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=2534374303512704&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374303512704&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395348027&bmUID=1094912073961
I think Sears makes something similar.