Recycle, reuse – thats the motto we have all been trying to live by ever since this “global warming” issue came into effect but now it just got a bit easier. Introducing the Kinkajou Bottle Cutter (yes the name explains itself).
Read more after the jump!
You can now make use of your used beer bottles by simply using this tool. The Kinkajou scores the glass allowing you to simply place the bottle under hot water (or alternating hot and cold depending on the bottle) until the top smoothly breaks off. Sandpaper is included to smooth the edges and voila! You’ve got yourself a glass. For the striving college students out there, you’ve just found yourself a great investment but a bit of advice – please use this tool the day after you have finished demolishing a 24 pack.
Back the project HERE.
27 comments
grupajartistic@gmail.com says:
Jun 21, 2012
how cand i order it
Direkt Concept says:
Jun 28, 2012
Sorry for the late reply, you can donate to their project here > http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lehoux/the-kinkajou-a-bottle-cutter-with-a-new-twist
Jose says:
Sep 19, 2012
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/5Cq9tg/www.mh.co.za/downtime/guy-wisdom/convert-bottle-into-a-glass Maybe this will save you some cash
Adam says:
Jul 31, 2012
a band saw works just as well….
M. Pipe says:
Aug 22, 2012
Sure? Have you EVER tried to cut glass with a band saw? You have a reality problem.
Mr Mack says:
Sep 3, 2012
yah cutting glass with a bandsaw definitely doesn’t work…. or my blade is too coarse. Try this: soak a string in alcohol, Tie it tightly around the bottle where you want the top of your glass to be. Wipe off any alcohol that’s dripped. Light the string on fire. Once it burns out, you’ll be able to break the neck off. Running it under clod water immediately afterwards helps too. Use super fine grit sand paper to smooth the edges.
Lin Lee says:
Aug 1, 2012
brewed in toronto
Effer says:
Aug 1, 2012
I’m concerned that anyone who really wants to buy this product, is likely not mature enough to use this product. Drunk men hoisting fresh cut glass to their lips sounds like a nice shot of Darwinism.
Derp says:
Aug 3, 2012
Sandpaper is included. If they aren’t smart enough to round the edges first, they deserve it.
Michael says:
Aug 3, 2012
Soaking a string in alcohol, tieing it around the bound, burning it, then cooling it rapidly works just as good and is free because everyone should have that. Look it up on youtube, it’s really cool and way not as convoluted.
Michael says:
Aug 3, 2012
Tying it around the bottle, where you want it cut I meant, ha.
JKT says:
Aug 4, 2012
I did this with a gallon whiskey bottle to make a Ornament for my 120 gal fish tank.
Jay D. (@mijayd) says:
Aug 30, 2012
I was taught that method by my dad as a kid.. works most of the time no problems.
scott wohlgamuth says:
Aug 4, 2012
Its just a big tubing cutter…
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1288854&cp=2568443.2568452.2631238.1260857
There are bigger and smaller ones obviously
THAT Guy says:
Aug 4, 2012
“Sandpaper is included to smooth the edges and wala!” – *voila
PeterNBiddle says:
Aug 18, 2012
Srsly? I had a kit thingy to do this in the 70s. Got it at a yard sale. This is a startup?
Sekmadienis su StumbleUpon #245 · Radiocool.lt says:
Aug 19, 2012
[...] Įrankis butelių kaklelių kirpimui [...]
Dave says:
Aug 21, 2012
So? How many beer or wine bottle glasses can one person have? It’s like the well-meaning people who try and reuse their glass containers from groceries. Sooner or later you’re going to be awash in bottles and jars, with more coming in each week. I would not buy this or encourage anyone else to.
Skaggz says:
Aug 29, 2012
I really hope you’re kidding. Just because you own this product doesn’t mean you have to cut and keep every goddamn bottle you come in contact with.
Mike Wheeler says:
Aug 22, 2012
Forget the sandpaper – flame-polish the cut edges for a professional finish. Sanded edges on drinking glasses can hold bacteria after washing – especially those with lipstick stains. Free video of recycled beverage bottle flame-polishing techniques http://learnglassblowing.com Click the “Free Stuff” menu
Half Baked Potatoes says:
Sep 13, 2012
A good idea but in practice this seems like a lot of work to got through to get a glass. Especially one that will cut your lip
Federico Vota says:
Sep 13, 2012
I have realized a similar project in 2010, using objects simple and wood for the clamps.
The Kinkajou bottle cutter is functional but, according to me, little eco sustainable.
Here http://www.federicovotadesign.it/home/design/birraacqua-e-vino you can see my project and two some typologies of glasses that can be realized.
Tyler says:
Sep 30, 2012
nothing like a bloody lip and a mouth full of broken glass to really give a kick to your drink
Mike Banerd says:
Oct 3, 2012
Reblogged this on Beta Nerd and commented:
I want one!
LiMoO says:
Oct 17, 2012
Thanks for this awesome ART.
I like it so much.
Filip says:
Nov 18, 2012
i need, where can i get one?
Jacques Goudreau says:
Jan 8, 2013
Cool gadget!