I am stunned and so pleased. My friend Ken, who I refer to as "Primo" because he was born before me, has figured out my invention! He posted his answer in yesterday's comments! Astounding analysis and thought process. Yes, this is a device that can hold a can of paint on a sloping roof. I have painted this house of ours a number of times since we bought it in 1970. For the life of me, I cannot remember how I held a gallon can of paint - only partially filled - while I painted the sides of the dormer. There is nothing like a ladder to hang the can of paint from, so I am guessing I just kept it in place, tilted, of course, against my leg or something. I just can't remember but this is the perfect solution. I cut a piece of foam rubber to sit on because I was sliding down the roof a bit and the foam rubber had enough friction that it kept me in place. So then I thought of putting some foam rubber on a piece of plywood, and then somehow figuring a way to attach a flat board to that. Eventually I cam up with this solution. It is astounding - the asphalt roof shingles are actually quite rough and they snag the foam rubber and it just won't slide! You would be surprised at how firmly it is attached to the roof. This will make painting much simpler, not having to worry about the paint can sliding or tipping and making the roof unsightly.
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Congratulations to Ken Schwarz for the right guess and to you for this ingenious invention. I am amazed that it would stick to the roof shingles when a gallon of paint is placed upon it.
The first clue was telling us a couple days ago that you would be painting the house. Then looking at your creative device, I realized it was not constructed to be an heirloom piece for use with cameras or telescopes as you have made in the past. The angle led me to think about your roof pitch. And finally, the perimeter edge pieces were clearly designed to prevent a can from slipping off the platform. Even for me, the was a fairly low and mostly mechanical I.Q. exercise - but fun to solve. Way to go Secondo!
Primo! Secondo! You’re both geniuses!!
-Liz
Primo! Your powers of deduction are extraordinary, really! I am so impressed, of course that you remembered me painting the house, But all the other stuff you put together is genius! I loved that you saw that it was not "an heirloom piece!" Brilliant again! Way to go Primo!
Your invention is brilliant. I think you should patent it!! There are many more DIYers out there who would love to use your clever device! Kudos to “Primo” who figured it out. Betsey
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