1.   He took off their opener keys and with gloved thumb and a pair of heavy pliers bent the ends with the tin-opening slot to right angles.

2.   For aluminum and metal screens, you can bend the ends back on the other side to secure the patch in place.

3.   Gently bend the end of the stalk and let it snap where it wants to.

4.   Straighten it into a long rod then bend the end into a hook.

5.   When ribs are nearly done, take a pair of tongs and bend one end of a slab back.