Abstract: A spindle liner including an axial sleeve having an axial length and an inner bore for receiving a stock piece is provided. The spindle liner further includes fins extending radially outward from the axial sleeve for supporting the axial sleeve within a spindle. Each fin extends along the axial length of the spindle liner. The spindle liner may be extruded from a high density material such as high density polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or nylon and molybdenum disulfide. The spindle liner may further include an retaining flange attached to a distal end of the spindle liner.

Abstract: A beverage can holder having a flat top member with a protrusion having groove for engaging the top rim of a beverage can, a central elongated body having a bulbous upper section and a flat lower section to provide a grip conformable to the user's hand, and a base member with a flat bottom and first and second curving backs for engagement with the bottom and side of the beverage can. The beverage can holder is releasably attached to the beverage can such that the beverage can is held at an angle to a flat surface. The novel method of attachment to a beverage can, and the novel shape of the beverage can holder allows the user to enjoy a beverage from a can as if the user was drinking from a stein or mug.