Eddie's LM Squirt Challenge Thread

eddie1115 · **on:** September 06, 2015, 07:29:19 AM

Well the first few days have been pretty tame so far, but I'll hopefully liven it up as we go. I plan to use my PS4, but loaned it out for a couple days (see below) and switched to my ES4.

Day 1 (PS4): Fixed a shower head while visit my brother, sister-in-law, and new baby niece at the hospital. Then loaned it to my brother for a couple days while he was at the hospital. Apparently he was a bit distracted by the birth of his first child and forgot his SAK

I switched to my ES4 for a few days until my PS4 came back. Only pics to show from that day were the posed shots from the morning.

Day 2 (ES4):
Tightened a few drawer/cabinet handles after I noticed a loose one.

Day 3 (ES4):
Package opening duty (a SOG Paratool was inside, that I can't carry for a month...)

Day 4 (PS4):
Got the PS4 back from my brother. Everyone's back home and doing well, and he has his own tools back. Used mine to pop scales of a SAK that needed to be re-peened. It was a mod I did a long time ago. I've been cataloging some SAKs and remembered I was going to tighten this one up.

I normally use a dulled older SAK blade for this job, but this blade did just fine.

Though, I remembered why I use a dull blade, as I caught myself just a bit with the tip. I'll might have to wait until October to pop off anymore scales

Edit: Looking at that last picture, it really looks like a pretty weak cut.

But it does document the PS4's work for the month, so I guess it's alright.

eddie1115 · **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2015, 07:40:48 AM

Day 5:

eddie1115 · **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2015, 02:04:44 AM

Day 6:
My side view mirror was bumped by someone, not too uncommon. But this time, the mirror itself was knocked loose from the enclosure. Used the phillips to fish out the broken plastic piece. Then, later, used the pliers to hold little parts in place to glue it back together with a little brace.

Aloha · **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2015, 03:18:28 AM

Small tool big _ A L L S

I have really been enjoying carrying my P4.

eddie1115 · **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2015, 07:15:21 AM

Quote from: Aloha007 on September 07, 2015, 03:18:28 AM

Small tool big _ A L L S I have really been enjoying carrying my P4.

Haha yeah

It seems to handle well all of the unexpected stuff that pops up.

eddie1115 · **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2015, 04:58:47 AM

So my son was born today! Little Jonah was 7lb 12oz, 20.5in (I'm too tired to convert to metric, sorry). Mom and baby are healthy and sleeping.

As for the challenge...

Day 7:
With my son being born today, the Squirt was used to cut the cord...

Haha, no that's crazy

I did use the blade to open some frozen berries for a smoothie for my wife. Tried to keep the house calm and dark, so bad pictures.

I also used it to cut the tape I used for attaching the hose for filling the tub (the adapter was the wrong size and needed a little improvisation).

SAK Guy · **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2015, 05:00:54 AM

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

zoidberg · **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2015, 05:13:47 AM

Great news, congratulations!

SteveC · **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2015, 05:52:40 AM

Congrats

Kampfer · **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2015, 06:28:05 AM

congratulations!

eddie1115 · **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2015, 06:28:48 AM

Thanks all!

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2015, 12:05:58 PM

Congratulations Eddie!

Aloha · **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2015, 04:04:57 PM

Congrats to your wife/you and your family.

eddie1115 · **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2015, 06:58:05 AM

Thanks everyone!

Day 8:
Took out and cleaned out the screen in my shower head before reinstalling.

dks · **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2015, 07:20:03 AM

Congratulations!!

NKlamerus · **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2015, 03:37:54 AM

Congrats bud!!

Looks like he is getting the PS4 for a first tool? Considering you were using it for his birth month? That'd be cool.

eddie1115 · **Reply #16 on:** September 10, 2015, 03:44:51 AM

Quote from: NKlamerus on September 10, 2015, 03:37:54 AM

Congrats bud!!

Looks like he is getting the PS4 for a first tool? Considering you were using it for his birth month? That'd be cool.

That's a good thought, it'd be tough to find a better idea really

hiraethus · **Reply #17 on:** September 10, 2015, 07:26:22 AM

Congratulations Eddie.

eddie1115 · **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2015, 04:36:41 PM

Day 9:
Time for a touch up, not much else needed today.

eddie1115 · **Reply #19 on:** September 10, 2015, 10:08:24 PM

Day 10:
Replaced a smoke detector at my in-laws

eddie1115 · **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2015, 04:50:15 AM

Day 11:
Used the fixed part of the scissors as a seam ripper to remove a sewn on tag from a stuffed animal. Definitely not the toughest job it's seen, but stretches the versatility

eddie1115 · **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:22:57 AM

Day 12:
Light day of time with the newborn and taking toddlers to birthday parties. Filed my fingernails and opened some mints.

eddie1115 · **Reply #22 on:** September 14, 2015, 01:06:09 AM

Day 13:
Opened a beer in between diaper changes.

eddie1115 · **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2015, 04:30:43 AM

Day 14:
Clipped some tags/zip ties from some new baby toys today.

Mextreme · **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2015, 11:33:06 AM

Congrats!

Love this challenge. It´s one I could do too. The PS4 has so much utility it´s incredible.

It can really deliver in a pinch. My son does RC racing 4WD and with just the PS4 I can fix most anything on that little car. The precise plier, small philips work great and the small file is a gem in this case.

Great EDC item.

lowtech · **Reply #25 on:** September 15, 2015, 11:45:03 AM

Quote from: eddie1115 on September 12, 2015, 04:50:15 AM

Day 11:
Used the fixed part of the scissors as a seam ripper to remove a sewn on tag from a stuffed animal. Definitely not the toughest job it's seen, but stretches the versatility

(Image removed from quote.)

First:
Congratulations! Enjoy every minute, pal.
Second:
I have learned that those sewn in labels are often the most loved part of a stuffed toy, so now I just leave them there (Textile ones only, no plastic ones). My son loved to feel and grab those labels.

eddie1115 · **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2015, 03:25:32 PM

Quote from: lowtech on September 15, 2015, 11:45:03 AM

Quote from: eddie1115 on September 12, 2015, 04:50:15 AM
Day 11:
Used the fixed part of the scissors as a seam ripper to remove a sewn on tag from a stuffed animal. Definitely not the toughest job it's seen, but stretches the versatility

(Image removed from quote.)

First:
Congratulations! Enjoy every minute, pal.
Second:
I have learned that those sewn in labels are often the most loved part of a stuffed toy, so now I just leave them there (Textile ones only, no plastic ones). My son loved to feel and grab those labels.

Thanks! And I agree, I should have shown the after picture. There were a few tags together. I removed the more scratchy ones, but left the main one that was cloth. Our second daughter had a very similar stuffed animal, and she liked to carry it around by that same tag.

eddie1115 · **Reply #27 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:04:03 AM

Day 15:
Opening a new garden hose

eddie1115 · **Reply #28 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:25:22 AM

Day 16:
At the pediatrician today, and while we waited for the doctor, there was a wobbly instrument tray (tray on tall stand with wheels). Tightened up a hex bolt underneath to make it sturdy again. Didn't need their instruments failing on the floor while checking on my kid

eddie1115 · **Reply #29 on:** September 18, 2015, 05:11:51 AM

Day 17:
Used the scissors to help with a backpack repair. As a side note, I'm not that great at sewing

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