CYC2: Return of the Executive

[VICMAN]

So I examined the Executive for cap lifting, the best option would have been a more pronounced hook on the Orange peeler but it's not there, anything else looked like it would damage the SAK.
Luckily before the Challenge I removed the Classic from my keyring and added a Cap lifter 
I'd of been over the moon if the Orange peeler would have worked

Nice pics Greg!

At least  tried to figure out a way!.

[cbl51]

So I examined the Executive for cap lifting, the best option would have been a more pronounced hook on the Orange peeler but it's not there, anything else looked like it would damage the SAK.
Luckily before the Challenge I removed the Classic from my keyring and added a Cap lifter 
I'd of been over the moon if the Orange peeler would have worked

I've used my old classic for opening many beer bottles. Just put the SD tip of the nail file under the edge of the cap and twist gently. Don't pry! Just twist, and move a little to the side and twist again. Do this a few times around the edge of the cap and you can push off the cap wth thumb pressure. The bottle caps are VERY soft metal and the slight twist of the SD tip on either the classic or the executive will loosen the cap. No dedicated bottle opener needed. It just takes about three or four twists of the screw driver tip around half the cap edge to loosen the cap.

[Greg Jones]

So I examined the Executive for cap lifting, the best option would have been a more pronounced hook on the Orange peeler but it's not there, anything else looked like it would damage the SAK.
Luckily before the Challenge I removed the Classic from my keyring and added a Cap lifter 
I'd of been over the moon if the Orange peeler would have worked

I've used my old classic for opening many beer bottles. Just put the SD tip of the nail file under the edge of the cap and twist gently. Don't pry! Just twist, and move a little to the side and twist again. Do this a few times around the edge of the cap and you can push off the cap wth thumb pressure. The bottle caps are VERY soft metal and the slight twist of the SD tip on either the classic or the executive will loosen the cap. No dedicated bottle opener needed. It just takes about three or four twists of the screw driver tip around half the cap edge to loosen the cap.

Great tip  it's rare not to have a twist off cap anymore, and really I enjoy popping them even if they are 

[Greg Jones]

  VICMAN

[cbl51]

So I examined the Executive for cap lifting, the best option would have been a more pronounced hook on the Orange peeler but it's not there, anything else looked like it would damage the SAK.
Luckily before the Challenge I removed the Classic from my keyring and added a Cap lifter 
I'd of been over the moon if the Orange peeler would have worked

I've used my old classic for opening many beer bottles. Just put the SD tip of the nail file under the edge of the cap and twist gently. Don't pry! Just twist, and move a little to the side and twist again. Do this a few times around the edge of the cap and you can push off the cap wth thumb pressure. The bottle caps are VERY soft metal and the slight twist of the SD tip on either the classic or the executive will loosen the cap. No dedicated bottle opener needed. It just takes about three or four twists of the screw driver tip around half the cap edge to loosen the cap.

Great tip  it's rare not to have a twist off cap anymore, and really I enjoy popping them even if they are 

When my eldest son came home from college after his first semester, he showed me a dozen different ways to open a beer with no opener. House key, Bic lighter, belt buckle, teaspoon, butter knife, another beer bottle, even a folded up dollar bill.

I was very glad to know that my money spent on his education had some tangible results!

[pfrsantos]

So I examined the Executive for cap lifting, the best option would have been a more pronounced hook on the Orange peeler but it's not there, anything else looked like it would damage the SAK.
Luckily before the Challenge I removed the Classic from my keyring and added a Cap lifter 
I'd of been over the moon if the Orange peeler would have worked

There's a better way. Use the tip of the nail file. Insert under the cap, twist slightly so as to allow the cap to slide off. Here the key is used as a prybar, using the thumb as fulcrum. No need for that. Insert Nail file along the neck of the bottle, little twist (repeat in another point is needed) and the cap comes right off.

[pfrsantos]

Must write faster, got ninjaed by Carl...

 

[Greg Jones]

Carl, the dollar bill sounds interesting, everything else I've done, and let's not forget that special person at every party that used they're teeth 

[Greg Jones]

So I examined the Executive for cap lifting, the best option would have been a more pronounced hook on the Orange peeler but it's not there, anything else looked like it would damage the SAK.
Luckily before the Challenge I removed the Classic from my keyring and added a Cap lifter 
I'd of been over the moon if the Orange peeler would have worked

There's a better way. Use the tip of the nail file. Insert under the cap, twist slightly so as to allow the cap to slide off. Here the key is used as a prybar, using the thumb as fulcrum. No need for that. Insert Nail file along the neck of the bottle, little twist (repeat in another point is needed) and the cap comes right off.

(Image removed from quote.)

But the real mystery is how did you take the picture 

[NorCalJim]

Happy Chuck Yeager Challenge II Day 6!

I decided to stay with the nail file theme after witnessing the noble task of removing a cap from a bottle of beer.

I much prefer using the Cadet's nail file for occasional nail filing duties.  The Executive nail file does have some use for general light filing tasks but is susceptible to staining with residue from filing tasks.

Since there are a number of items at home that have battery compartments secured with a tiny phillips screw, I wanted to explore the possibility of using the nail file for this duty.  I have already successfully tested the tip of the Orange Peeler and was pleasantly surprised to see the tip of the nail file successfully remove and secure the tiny phillips screw.  No more searching around for a small phillips driver when needed to change batteries!

CYC - 6 by NorCal Jim, on Flickr

[Greg Jones]

 

[pfrsantos]

So I examined the Executive for cap lifting, the best option would have been a more pronounced hook on the Orange peeler but it's not there, anything else looked like it would damage the SAK.
Luckily before the Challenge I removed the Classic from my keyring and added a Cap lifter 
I'd of been over the moon if the Orange peeler would have worked

There's a better way. Use the tip of the nail file. Insert under the cap, twist slightly so as to allow the cap to slide off. Here the key is used as a prybar, using the thumb as fulcrum. No need for that. Insert Nail file along the neck of the bottle, little twist (repeat in another point is needed) and the cap comes right off.

(Image removed from quote.)

But the real mystery is how did you take the picture 

With my teeth, like the special person I am.

 

[Nix]

Nice job, Jim!   

I have used the Orange Peeler to open a beer bottle, but it was a little tricky. I think the tip could be used in the same manner the Santos pictured though.  I guess I'll have to do some research......

[Nix]

Day 06 :

Used the Orange Peeler to clip the tags off a new day pack.

[VICMAN]

Happy Chuck Yeager Challenge II Day 6!

I decided to stay with the nail file theme after witnessing the noble task of removing a cap from a bottle of beer.

I much prefer using the Cadet's nail file for occasional nail filing duties.  The Executive nail file does have some use for general light filing tasks but is susceptible to staining with residue from filing tasks.

Since there are a number of items at home that have battery compartments secured with a tiny phillips screw, I wanted to explore the possibility of using the nail file for this duty.  I have already successfully tested the tip of the Orange Peeler and was pleasantly surprised to see the tip of the nail file successfully remove and secure the tiny phillips screw.  No more searching around for a small phillips driver when needed to change batteries!

Nice pic Jim!

Good use of the nail file!

[VICMAN]

Day 06 :

Used the Orange Peeler to clip the tags off a new day pack.

Nice day pack and pic Nix!

Good use of the orange peeler!

[Greg Jones]

Day 06 :

Used the Orange Peeler to clip the tags off a new day pack.

Nice day pack and pic Nix!

Good use of the orange peeler!

+1 

[Nix]

Thanks, guys.     

Now to do some more hiking........

[El Corkscrew]

Day VI
Is the blades open up a fresh ream of copy paper this morning

[VICMAN]

Day VI
Is the blades open up a fresh ream of copy paper this morning

Nice pic El C!

Good use of the blade!

[Fast Bill]

Because it's Monday Oneday I went for my Ambassador today. Just a bit of nail fettling today.

[VICMAN]

Because it's Monday Oneday I went for my Ambassador today. Just a bit of nail fettling today.

Cool pic Bill!

Good use of the nail file!

[Mini]

Thanks for all the appreciation for the last post. Scales are taken from an ambassador limited series, the same of this post. One side is colorful and one white.
The place is quite near home, about 40 minutes with car. It's about 800 meters high, with a lot of vegetation, a  wonderful to excape from high temperature.

Day 6

Today It was time for a baby watermelon. It's like watermelon, same taste, but with reduced size, without seeds or very little seeds.

I had no problem with cutting it.

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[VICMAN]

Day 6

Today It was time for a baby watermelon. It's like watermelon, same taste, but with reduced size, without seeds or very little seeds.

I had no problem with cutting it.

Nice pic Mini!

Great use of the blade!

[Nix]

Nice uses, guys!   

[Greg Jones]

 

[Nix]

Day 06 (continued):

Used the small bump at the base of the Orange Peeler to lift a few teeth and take the cap off a cold one.

[Barry Rowland]

I agree!  Around our house it's usually PG Tips, with Barry's Irish tea for variety.  I've always said that if I had to pick one, tea would win out over coffee every time.

I'm hard pressed to think of a sharper blade than the 58/65/74 series, and today's task just reinforced that.  I used the main blade to trim cord for my DR Trimmer, and the main blade cut through so fast I was surprised.
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(Pot of tea to start the day here.  )

I tend to like tea to start the day. Twinings English breakfast tea or Tetley British Blend is my preferred pot. I grew up with a pot of tea on the stove. I remember my old Uncle Pat telling me that no matter how bad things are, if you can make a pot of tea, things aren't as bad as you think.

I think it's treasonous that coffee is replacing tea as the preferred drink in the U.K.. 
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[VICMAN]

Day 06 (continued):

Used the small bump at the base of the Orange Peeler to lift a few teeth and take the cap off a cold one.

Nice pic Nix!

Good use of the orange peeler!

[VICMAN]

I'm hard pressed to think of a sharper blade than the 58/65/74 series, and today's task just reinforced that.  I used the main blade to trim cord for my DR Trimmer, and the main blade cut through so fast I was surprised.

Nice pic Barry!

Great use of the main blade!