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chiefr · November 25, 2011, 06:56 PM

I guess on of my old hobbys, restoring cars, has help me here. Like changing a door skin. I lay the can upside down and with a small hammer and chizell, gently tap and pry the lid all the way around the can. I have been able to remove the lid in such a manner I can reuse it. Takes patience.
I once tried to find a can opener and seems everyone was sold out.

November 25, 2011, 06:56 PM	#7
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I guess on of my old hobbys, restoring cars, has help me here. Like changing a door skin. I lay the can upside down and with a small hammer and chizell, gently tap and pry the lid all the way around the can. I have been able to remove the lid in such a manner I can reuse it. Takes patience. I once tried to find a can opener and seems everyone was sold out.