BOTTLE OPENER

Stainless Steel

CNC-machined from a solid block of 303 stainless steel, this custom designed bottle opener utilizes negative space to create a stunning and unexpected visual statement. Balancing form and function, it is a joyful object, engraved with the creator's name as a small surprise for those who choose to look closely.  Machined, engraved, and then polished to a mirror finish, this bottle opener reflects my love of engineering and is a beautiful reminder of that fact whenever an adult beverage needs opening.

This was conceived as a project to practice basic CNC skills, such as generating G-code from CAM, and learning how to use the Haas VF-1 machining center.  It was a very successful first project, and taught me a great deal about both how and how not to use a CNC mill.