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10 Imaginative Bottle Openers Made from Old Tools

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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October 28th, 2015October 28th, 2015

In celebration of National American Beer Day, master maker Jimmy DiResta improvises 10 bottle openers from old tools.

This Nifty Handlebar-Mounted Gadget Lets You Pedal ‘n Pour

By Taylor Soule

Taylor Soule

Taylor Soule is the communications coordinator at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. She enjoys geeking out about dinosaurs and sharing the magic of Making with her community.

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September 6th, 2015September 4th, 2015 5

It started with a cold beer, a bike ride, and “Boy, it would be nice to have a bottle opener.”

How-To: Magnetic Bottle Opener

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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January 26th, 2015 0

If you’re gearing up for a big Sports Ball party this weekend, make sure your beer and soda game is spot on with this magnetic bottle opener tutorial!