Like Clifford I would have thought the same thing about sealing and I have never punched holes though I have often thought of it after accumulating paint in the rim when punching the holes would also spray paint. I have heard and read that tip more than once in the past so on the strength of that I expect it is correct. Just why manufacturers of paint cans don't do that for us as a promotional convenience has also occurred to me, could be an advertising point.
Anyway, the answer seems to be that the seal is made between the outside rim of the lid and the inside wall of the top ring of the can. It is remarkable just how far paint will spray even when the lid is very gently tapped down. Wiping around the rim with paper towel only seems to shred then stick shards of paper to the rim. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: Boyce, Ray To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 5:10 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] punching holes in paint cans Hi Clifford I have heard of this done so the paint runs back into the can, however I have not done this myself because I do not paint. But if you were unsure of it sealing air tight again cling rap over the can before you put on the lid should seal it air tight again. Regards Ray ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2007 21:44 To: blindhandyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] punching holes in paint cans Dear Ray: I found most of the handy tips useful, but I did not understand one tip. That was the one that recommended using a nail to make holes in the trough which forms the top edge of the paint can, claiming that these holes do not interfere with the resealing of the can of paint, as the lid seals against the side. The paint cans with which I am familiar would leak and let in air, if holes were punched in the groove. While some lids do cover the entire top and go down a slight distance on the outside of the can or bucket, those are usually the containers for drywall mud or thicker material, and are generally larger buckets, five gallons or larger. The one gallon and smaller cans are usually sealed with a lid that fits inside the top rim. If you can shed any light on how holes can be punched in the groove without allowing for leaks or drying out the contents from the air going in, I would appreciate it. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ********************************************************************** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ********************************************************************** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
