{"id":17088,"date":"2023-03-03T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/03\/paragon-machine-works-celebrates-40-years-with-limited-edition-multitool-bottle-opener\/"},"modified":"2023-03-03T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:00:00","slug":"paragon-machine-works-celebrates-40-years-with-limited-edition-multitool-bottle-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/03\/paragon-machine-works-celebrates-40-years-with-limited-edition-multitool-bottle-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Paragon Machine Works Celebrates 40 Years With Limited-Edition Multitool &#038; Bottle Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"entry-privacy-statment__container\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n\t\t<b>Support us!<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article.\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Paragon Machine Works is the (not so) behind-the-scenes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragonmachineworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">machine shop<\/a> of many small and large frame builders. And to celebrate its 40th anniversary, it just announced a new, beautifully designed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragonmachineworks.com\/accessories\/bottle-openers\/limited-edition-40th-anniversary-multi-tool-bottle-opener.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">special-edition<\/a> multitool.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ezoic-autoinsert-video ezoic-under_first_paragraph\"\/><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_first_paragraph-640x360-999998-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_first_paragraph-640x360-999998-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_first_paragraph-426x240-999998-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_first_paragraph-426x240-999998-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_first_paragraph-384x216-999998-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_first_paragraph-384x216-999998-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><\/p>\n<p>It all started with a single manually operated lathe and mill in Mark Norstad\u2019s (MTB Hall of Fame Inductee, 2017) parents\u2019 basement in Marin County. That was 40 years ago. Now, Paragon Machine Works (PMW) has grown and operates out of an 8,000-square-foot facility in Richmond, Calif. <\/p>\n<p>In the 40 years since, PMW has been a force and a leader in frame-building technology and stocks a wide variety of bike frame-building components in titanium, steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-front-with-bits-e1677871052648.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-front-with-bits-e1677871052648-800x630.jpeg\" alt=\"Paragon Machine Works 40th Ann. Multitool front with bits\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-319173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-front-with-bits-e1677871052648-800x630.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-front-with-bits-e1677871052648-297x234.jpeg 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-front-with-bits-e1677871052648-120x95.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-front-with-bits-e1677871052648-768x605.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-front-with-bits-e1677871052648.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo c. Paragon Machine Works<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"ezoic-autoinsert-video ezoic-under_second_paragraph\"\/><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_second_paragraph-640x360-999997-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_second_paragraph-640x360-999997-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_second_paragraph-426x240-999997-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_second_paragraph-426x240-999997-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_second_paragraph-384x216-999997-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-under_second_paragraph-384x216-999997-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><\/p>\n<p>The Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Multi-Tool\/Bottle Opener (part #BT0040) will cost $200 and is designed and manufactured in Richmond. PMW built this tool to celebrate the employees, customers, family, and friends who helped it reach the 40-year milestone. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-800x568.jpeg\" alt=\"Paragon Machine Works 40th Ann. Multi Tool back engraving\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-319172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-800x568.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-297x211.jpeg 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-120x85.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-768x545.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-800x568.jpeg\" alt=\"Paragon Machine Works 40th Ann. Multi Tool back engraving\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-319172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-800x568.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-297x211.jpeg 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-120x85.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137-768x545.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-back-engraving-e1677871182137.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The tool is made from 6\/4 titanium, and the end of each crossbone holds one of the included bits. You\u2019ll find M4, M5, M6, and T25 in the box, and there are spots in the box for the storage of extra bits. The back of the tool is engraved with \u201cPMW,\u201d \u201c1983 2023,\u201d and \u201c40 YEARS.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ezoic-autoinsert-video ezoic-mid_content\"\/><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-mid_content-640x360-999996-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-mid_content-640x360-999996-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-mid_content-426x240-999996-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-mid_content-426x240-999996-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-mid_content-384x216-999996-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-mid_content-384x216-999996-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><\/p>\n<p>Each tool is sold as a six-piece set, has been given a number, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-special-box\">The Special Box<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-800x612.jpeg\" alt=\"Paragon Machine Works 40th Ann. Multi Tool in box with lid\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-319174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-800x612.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-297x227.jpeg 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-120x92.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-768x588.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-800x612.jpeg\" alt=\"Paragon Machine Works 40th Ann. Multi Tool in box with lid\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-319174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-800x612.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-297x227.jpeg 297w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-120x92.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379-768x588.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Paragon-Machine-Works-40th-Ann.-Multi-Tool-in-box-with-lid-e1677871235379.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Each one of the tools also comes in a hand-sanded and oiled wooden box. The boxes are made on one of PMW\u2019s mills from locally sourced materials. <\/p>\n<p>You can choose what wood your box will be made from a surprisingly large selection. Choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cherry<\/li>\n<li>Live oak<\/li>\n<li>White oak<\/li>\n<li>Red oak<\/li>\n<li>Red wood<\/li>\n<li>Douglas fir<\/li>\n<li>Hickory<\/li>\n<li>Walnut<\/li>\n<li>Mixed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PMW says that it will \u201cdo our best to accommodate your selection of wood variety. If it is out of stock, we will substitute in a different, stunning varietal. Thank you for your understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ezoic-autoinsert-video ezoic-long_content\"\/><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-long_content-640x360-999995-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-long_content-640x360-999995-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-long_content-426x240-999995-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-long_content-426x240-999995-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-long_content-384x216-999995-clearholder --><!-- ezoic_video_placeholder-long_content-384x216-999995-nonexxxclearxxxblock --><\/p>\n<p>To care for the box, PMW suggests occasionally applying wood oil to refresh and protect it. <\/p>\n<p>Get yours by hitting the link below. <\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragonmachineworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ParagonMachineWorks.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/paragon-machine-works-40th-anniversary-limited-edition-multi-tool-bottle-opener\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support us! 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