Modern Twist - Forging a bottle opener
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Martin Wood of Modern Twist
He starts by heating up the metal.
The cross is measured out before the process so he knows where the opener bit will be.
Natural light falls through the window to highlight his branded workwear.
After heating, the press is used to puncture the metal .
After heating, the press is used to puncture the metal .
After heating, the press is used to puncture the metal .
Time to shape with the power hammer.
More shaping
More shaping
Looking at progress.
Time to make the neck and handle. Martin smashes the hammer down on the Ozo Tools guillotine tool. Shards of molton metal break away from the force of the blow.
Shaping the handle with the power hammer. Shards go in all directions.
I would not want to put my hand there. Wallop
More shaping
More shaping
More heat and using the other side of the hammer to create the tab that fits the cap.
More shaping
Like a chef tasting food, Martin constantly looks at his progress.
A massive hit helps make it more bottle friendly.
Tools of the trade.
Time to stamp with the Modern Twist Logo.
Freshly stamped
Little more brushing.
More brushing
A quick coat in a beeswax finish and leave to dry for a moment.
Inspecting his handywork.
Inspecting his handywork.
Testing - We need to make sure it works !
Tools of the trade and finished products.
Martin also makes the most badass Dragon head bottle openers.
Dragon under heat. Martin uses specially shaped punches for the dragons features.
Tools with a cooling dragon.
Some finished items. Here the dragon is still cooling hence the reddish colour.
Fire Breathing Dragon
Smoke Rings.
