April Donation Draw

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** April 04, 2014, 12:51:41 AM

I'm not going to lie to you, I got nothing this month.

Actually, I am lying to you, because we do have something. See what I did there? I messed with your mind, and April Fools is well over. But, that's the way of the world and you got to be tough to make it. And, if you want to be tough, you have to have tough tools, and that's where this month's Donation Draw Prize comes in. It's not just a tough tool, it's the Tough Tool.

This isn't your modern day "Justin Beiber Tough" tool that the company that thinks they are Schrade is cranking out- this is one of the old USA made ones, from back in the days when folks were expected to use their tools for something other than holding down napkins while you sip your latte at an outdoor bistro.

I know some folks like these and some folks don't, but I will say this for them- they have a loyal following like no other. I get emails and phone calls from folks asking questions about tools all the time, and the number one tool I get asked about is the Schrade Tough Tool. It seems folks have carried and used them for twenty years then either lost it, broke it, or just need it refurbished and I have to break the news to each and every one of them that the new ones are awful and they need to either find an old USA made one or buy something else entirely.

This example is in excellent condition, as you can see from the photos. If you want it, the rules are simple and the same as every month- donate $10 to the operational fund for this forum and get entered into the draw. If we don't hit our goal, we won't do the draw. Each $10 donation you make gets you in the running. Donations can be made by clicking the big orange Donation Button on the right, using the Donation link at the top or just following this link:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=treasury

I'll find some way to pick a winner at the beginning of next month and I'll post the results. The winner will have 30 days to contact me or the prize will go back in the prize pool and we'll figure out some other way to give it away later on. If we don't hit the goal, the same thing happens.

Oh yeah, and when you make your donation, make sure to take credit for it. If you do it anonymously then I don't know who you are, and that makes it hard to pick your name.

Any questions? Tough....

Def

bmot · **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2014, 07:05:26 AM

Awesome, finally a tool again I'm interested in

stealth007s · **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2014, 08:25:24 PM

I always get a good laugh reading the initial post in these donation draw threads. Excellent work Def

And as usual, I'm in

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2014, 12:00:55 AM

You were in before I even posted it!

I'm glad they amuse you- I always try to give people their money's worth in amusement so even if they don't win they at least get a chuckle.

Def

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Sazabi · **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2014, 04:21:08 PM

And Bossman forgot that the tool isn't the only thing up for grabs, though both the extra bit - and bonus prize, if we meet the goal by whenever the cut-off date is, are both groovy too.

Syph007 · **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2014, 04:26:53 PM

It looks like an interesting tool. I remember well your comments on the modern remake, I didnt know there was a decent older version though.

How can one tell the difference, is it the riveted plier head thats the sign of a good one?

Suveges · **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2014, 09:41:50 PM

I missed out on the good old version as well. Didn't know Schrade was going to go under. At least I have a nice stockman from them; I love that knife.

Sazabi · **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2014, 12:52:04 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on April 05, 2014, 04:26:53 PM

It looks like an interesting tool. I remember well your comments on the modern remake, I didnt know there was a decent older version though.

How can one tell the difference, is it the riveted plier head thats the sign of a good one?

It is; the modern ones have fake rivets, though. Basically, so long as it is stamped USA, you're fine. The model has four(?) major US generations, with a couple variants for a couple of the generations, especially the serrations for the Gen 1 models.

And going back to the early fundraising bonus: I found something very cool today, so I strongly suggest we make it by the 15th. If it doesn't, it'll be the donation draw prize next month, with Grant's OK.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2014, 02:43:46 AM

How can Grant argue with an offer like that?

Just make sure you send him the bill for all of this...

Def

stealth007s · **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2014, 04:17:37 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on April 05, 2014, 12:00:55 AM

You were in before I even posted it!

I'm glad they amuse you- I always try to give people their money's worth in amusement so even if they don't win they at least get a chuckle.

Def

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I'm usually in before you post the draw prize. I really don't donate for the prize though I've won my share. Y'all need to know that if you want to win, YOU HAVE TO DONATE!¡!

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2014, 12:27:27 PM

I think people really donate to support the forum, not so much for the prize, and that is great. However, the "I never win anything" mentality doesn't apply here really. Usually we have about thirty entries, but at least half of those are multiples. That means the odds of one in thirty are actually about one in twenty, which is amazing odds for any contest. Of course if you donate twenty dollars then it becomes one in ten and so on.

I'm not sure I have ever seen regular contests with such great odds.

Def

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enki_ck · **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2014, 07:59:11 PM

It seems we're above goal with 6 days to spare so this one is going to a lucky new owner, whoever it may be.

derekmac · **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2014, 08:09:05 PM

Yep, the odds are forever in you favor for these draws. Hell, if I can win, anyone can!!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** May 02, 2014, 11:47:18 PM

Practice makes perfect! Our member with the most wins has done it again!

Congratulations Terry aka Stealth007s, you have won this vital piece of Multitool History!

Send me a PM with your address (you'd think I'd know it by now!

) and I'll get your prize sent off to you ASAP!

Def

ducttapetech · **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2014, 11:49:04 PM

Congrats Terry!!

live from Nate's mobile

detron · **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2014, 11:52:35 PM

congrats Terry! well done!

enki_ck · **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2014, 12:16:47 AM

Congrats, Terry.

Now about those lottery numbers ...

Syph007 · **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2014, 12:18:34 AM

I think he's set a winning record for sure!

Congrats!

sawman · **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2014, 12:25:57 AM

I make the occasional donation not for a chance at a prize, but to help the forum. I imagine most who donate do so for the same reason.

derekmac · **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2014, 01:01:21 AM

Congrats Terry, you lucky bugger!:D

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stealth007s · **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2014, 09:58:02 PM

I've been on the road for the last couple weeks and haven't been on much except for the occasional Tapatalk. I also just got my Mac back to working after some lentil juices invaded my pack

Thanks so much guys!¡! DONATE if you want to win!¡! Oh, and:

stealth007s · **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2014, 11:43:47 PM

These (the Schrade Tool, a slippie and Coast AAA light) were in the mailbox

when I came home last night from a weekend of shooting some cool guns (MP5, M14 just to name some). Thanks so much for this and the extras!¡!

Sent from Terry's Texting Tool

enki_ck · **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2014, 12:04:18 AM

Quote from: stealth007s on May 19, 2014, 11:43:47 PM

These (the Schrade Tool, a slippie and Coast AAA light) were in the mailbox when I came home last night from a weekend of shooting some cool guns (MP5, M14 just to name some). Thanks so much for this and the extras!¡!

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Sent from Terry's Texting Tool

Very cool.

And Thank you for all the generous donations.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2014, 12:33:15 AM

What Nikola said!

Glad to see it got there safe and sound! Thanks to Rex for making this available and tossing in some extra!

Def

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stealth007s · **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2014, 12:35:49 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 20, 2014, 12:33:15 AM

What Nikola said!

Glad to see it got there safe and sound! Thanks to Rex for making this available and tossing in some extra!

Def

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I noticed that the package was from Rex but didn't say anything in case he didn't want that known. Big

to you Rex!¡! This will probably be the only shelf queen that I will ever own.

Sazabi · **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2014, 12:56:10 AM

Quote from: stealth007s on May 20, 2014, 12:35:49 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 20, 2014, 12:33:15 AM
What Nikola said!

Glad to see it got there safe and sound! Thanks to Rex for making this available and tossing in some extra!

Def

Sent from a digital multitool

I noticed that the package was from Rex but didn't say anything in case he didn't want that known. Big to you Rex!¡! This will probably be the only shelf queen that I will ever own.

Until you win the next package from me, you mean?

I hope you enjoy the goodies.

derekmac · **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2014, 12:56:54 AM

That's awesome Terry!! A big hats off to Rex!!

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stealth007s · **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2014, 01:00:24 AM

Quote from: Sazabi on May 20, 2014, 12:56:10 AM

Until you win the next package from me, you mean?

I hope you enjoy the goodies.

We shall see

I always enjoy goodies

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