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Gallon paint can thumb hook.
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...786#post156054
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...310#post142200
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...891#post119616
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...808#post137021
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...516#post135911
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...8927#post88326
Mmmm. A solution looking for a problem, methinks.
Exactly. just hook your thumb in the bail of the can and you have positive control over the can.Quote:
Originally Posted by neilbourjaily
This gimmick may or may not give you firm control it could rotate on your thumb and allow the bail to free itself. Or could require both hands to attach it to the bail in the first place.
Silly idea
Could someone please explain how and just WHY this is used? I have used many a gallon of paint and can see absolutely no reason behind it.
Ah, Paul, but you are probably one of those enlightened souls who doesn't hold the gallon paint can in his left hand as he applies paint with his right (or vv for southpaws).Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Alciatore
You probably learned long ago to set the paint can down on the table/ladder shelf/roof/etc. because it's heavy and hand-holding can lead to messy spills. Millennials haven't learned this because it isn't taught in their social ecology classes.