Name that GEC Tube Topper Popper!

[meako]

Order yours now and receive TOTALLY FREE a free pair of H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES * self centering ears for easy and convenient storage.

*NotBY ROYAL APPOINTMENTnorENDORSED BY THE WORTHY AND ANCIENT SOCIETY OF FREMASONS OF AUSTRALIA AND ALL OTHER NATIONS.

 

[WA Martin]

[COLOR="#80000"]Submission A: Potter's Pick/Hook[/COLOR]

An on-line source says that Muff Potter was always helping the children fish. So he might have had a pick or a hook to help get the knife tubes open with too!

Two ideas for part two if I can remember them until tomorrow morning and have a bit of luck in searching the garage for something.

 

[expwmbat]

My submission for Part A: De-GEC-u-lator. Unfortunately, your post also makes me think about the other, usual meaning of "tube-top". The various ways in which one might remove that sort of tube-top are inappropriate for this forum

I'm working on a project for Part B, and will post it separately later. It involves a trout.

Cheers,
Daniel

A picture of my traditional knives:

 

[russde]

A) Huckleberry's Hero...as in "I'm your Huckleberry" seen here around 1:45

These are my three Barlows, they are quite the study in contrasts, but I like each of them for different reasons


Now I'm off to perfect Huck's Hero

 

[jwh]

Tool name: "All Thumbs"


IMG_4006-Edit by myeyesview2, on Flickr

jwh

 

[richstag]

Meako your post had, and still has me laughing. That is awesome!

Charile, this is just too cool.

I just came across it and I will not enter, I have just been too lucky to have such kindess directed my way.

Love this thread!

 

[rune1279]

Believe it or not, this is not an entry...

A while back, I was goofing around with a piece of soft wood and my Old Timer, and when I was done, this weird thing had emerged. It looked vaguely purposeful, but inscrutable -- it could have passed for an artifact from a lost civilization, like, "The ancient Chayneyanquin people used the N'taleki (literally "wooden thumbnail") in a variety of domestic tasks, and indeed, it became so central to their culture that intricately decorated versions were traditionally given when welcoming a new son-in-law into the family" or something.

A couple weeks later, this thread shows up and AHA! ...now I know what it's for:

Clearly, no home should be without one.

Anyhow, safe travels, sir -- if I make it down to Eugene I'll say hello.

--Mark

 

[Mack]

What a great idea for a GAW.:thumbup:

I would call it my Hank Thompson:
[video=youtube;Kpl0bCmJX_A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpl0bCmJX_A[/video]

I hope when you get to Oregon it is as beautiful as this...

 

[ddml]

Tube trepanner!


I'll maybe get around to fashioning a tube trepanner of my own for part B.

Thanks for the chance!

 

[sturzi]

Thanks for the generous giveaway Charlie.

My version is a reverse Popper, called reppoP.

It's made from a leftover piece of olive wood, now that's some hard stuff.

The advantages are:
- Better leverage in a smaller package
- You can grab the cap with the opening hand, so it doesn't pop out of control
- Ergonomic handle
- Lifetime warranty
(I might need to invest in some better marketing or I don't stand a chance against meako )

 

[waynorth]

There are some wonderful inventions going on here!

And some astounding marketing!!

 

[meako]

Thanks for the generous giveaway Charlie.

My version is a reverse Popper, called reppoP.

It's made from a leftover piece of olive wood, now that's some hard stuff.

The advantages are:
- Better leverage in a smaller package
- You can grab the cap with the opening hand, so it doesn't pop out of control
- Ergonomic handle
- Lifetime warranty
(I might need to invest in some better marketing or I don't stand a chance against meako )

Sturzi-I'm loving your opener the Reppop -ergonomic,new age ,beautifully finished. Man I think its a winner! With your skill and my particular brand of insanity I think we could scoop the pool here. I propose a sliight rebranding of your product or simply a name change .Mmmmm how about -look let me run this up the flagpole see if the people salute it- "The Ripppofff"?

 

[sturzi]

Ooh I like the double meaning of Ripoff, we might have something here . Maybe add a number? 2.0 seems to be all the rage nowadays: Ripoff 2.0 new and improved.

Another feature:
MULTIFUNCTIONAL it can be used as a bottle opener*

At least it worked for one, extensive further testing required

* voids the lifetime warranty

 

[Pipeman]

Thanks for the generous giveaway Charlie.

My version is a reverse Popper, called reppoP.

It's made from a leftover piece of olive wood, now that's some hard stuff.

The advantages are:
- Better leverage in a smaller package
- You can grab the cap with the opening hand, so it doesn't pop out of control
- Ergonomic handle
- Lifetime warranty
(I might need to invest in some better marketing or I don't stand a chance against meako )

THAT is Beautiful Sturzi, Wonderful lines.

Very best regards

Robin

 

[expwmbat]

Okay, so given a little time and effort, I have managed to now produce something worthy of Part B of this challenge.

I started with an idea ('trout') and a small forked stick. In no time, my Pemberton had roughed it out into an appropriately 'trouty' shape. [NB. Pemberton not shown, as the Erickson is in my pocket today.]

This should do the trick nicely:

Of course, it would be better with some finishing, and the mouth should probably function as the opener, for a more 'realistic' representation of the trout. A little more carving, some sanding, and a nice paint job to complete the transformation. We now have a beautiful, and functional, work of art:

Does the mouth work to open the tube as advertised? Yes indeed!

Nothing 'fishy' about that, is there?

Cheers,
Daniel

 

[Mink]

I would call it "The Enabler".

Manadatory knife porn pic.

P.S. I am still laughing from Meako's entry, and would actually consider buying Sturzi's. :thumbup:

 

[grins000]

My Tool name is,,it is corny,, the Puffy Popper

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[grins000]

With my special tool, you make it yourself of course, and you can enjoy a snack while using it,,Hew-Haw

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[waynorth]

This thread is a monster! What will (won't) we see next?!?!

 

[meako]

This thread is a monster! What will (won't) we see next?!?!

This thread is tops (boom tish).
I've enjoyed this immensely so far .
My wife nearly died of laughter taking those "I can't 'ear you" photos".
Daniel -truly amazing piece of work. So lifelike.I just wanted to cut it up for sashimi. I'd call it the "T-Rout" or "Top Out" or something.
Grins000-you Sir are an unrecognised genius! Innovation plus.