Ink Can lids

hudsonhornet45
on 19 Mar 14 (14:54)

Just saw the post on Zip Inks. I just purchase a couple of cans of oil based inks and really like the ink. The question I have is how best to get the lid off with out damaging it. Is there a tool for it? I’m using a screw driver which is not the best! Thanks.

dicharry
on 19 Mar 14 (15:12)

VanSon Ink has a tool for it.

Brad.

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hudsonhornet45
on 19 Mar 14 (15:28)

Thanks Much! I’ll check it out.

thomas gravemaker
on 19 Mar 14 (16:41)

The text is in German, but the pictures speak for themselves: http://www.drucken-und-lernen.de/Farbdosen-oeffnen.253.0.html

Mike H.
on 20 Mar 14 (05:01)

Try a Craftsman Paint Can Opener

Stephen O. Saxe
on 20 Mar 14 (07:49)

Open
http://www.drucken-und-lernen.de/Farbdosen-oeffnen.253.0.html
in Chrome, and click on “translate”. Google translate does a reasonably good job.

csiepser
on 28 Jun 18 (14:39)

Also you can use a flat head screwdriver (or chisel but you may damage chisel). The trick is twisting not prying. So you put the flat head tip between the lid and base (perpendicular to the can and parallel to the lid) then twist. Then move a little ways along the lid and repeat.