Questions and Answers for Linzer 5 Gallon Plastic Lid Opener

A:  No - this will only work to remove the rim and flaps around the side of the lid. Thanks,

A:  If the 3 gallon bucket has a plastic lid, this tool should work. Thanks,

A:  I am a painter by trade. I use it on 5 gallon buckets of paint. It helps my older hands peel the flaps up on the lids. If the lid has flaps on the the sides, it will work.

A:  Just like every box store, Home Depot makes mistakes or items is out of stock. Did you contact customer service?. I have the same bucket opener tool, it works great. I bought mines over 8 years ago.

A:  This really isn’t a question and I second what this person is saying. This item should be sold at the store.

A:  The 5 Gallon plastic lid opener works great if you slit the plastic between the tabs

A:  I would think so as long as there is a lip to get the hook under.

A:  Yes, I happen to have a square bucket and lid and although I don't normally have the lid on it, I did smack it down and then took it off with the tool. Worked fine.

A:  If the lid has a standard lip on it (like 3 or 5 gallon buckets do) then it will work. Thanks,

A:  Yes

A:  If, after removing the tear-away, there is a lip to catch with the tool then probably yes.

A:  It says in the description ‘designed to open 5-gallon buckets’. That’s all I’ve used it on. It’s $3. Buy one and try it.

A:  Yes, it will.

A:  Since it is not designed for those types of containers (only paint buckets), we do not think it would work. Sorry,

A:  Thanks for your question. Yes - it will work on all 2 and 3 gallon plastic bucket lids.

A:  Not sure... I bought if for 5 gallon buckets...

A:  The liner is an online order only. It can be delivered to Home Depot for easy pick-up at no charge.

A:  online only

A:  This item is very limited to store. You can check with the store you do business with to see if they have it or if it is near by to you. I had to order on line and had it delivered to my HD.

A:  I had to order it.

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