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Next Batch of Tentacle Bottle Openers

September 29, 2018 By John D. Harvey Leave a Comment

(Image 1) This is eight tentacle bottle openers in waiting; 3/4-inch round stock.

(Image 2) But first, I need to get accustomed to a new (to me…) tapering die on the Bradley 50-lb power hammer. Eventually, it should make my life easier. But we need to get to know each other a little better first.

(Image 3) So, I’m going to bang away at this ugly bit of found scrap gifted to me by Nick Tomlin. Let’s see if I can clean it up into a decent taper.

  • 3/4-inch round stock
  • Tapering die for Bradley power hammer
  • Scrap round stock

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