*Something Clever*: sLaughterMed's January Power Challenge

[sLaughterMed]

Day 10

 Did a mod ive been planning for a while. Turned a terrrible can opener into a decent small driver.

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Death to the can't opener!!!

[sLaughterMed]

: I missed Day 13!!!!!! My toddler just started day care, and was sick all this weekend until yesterday morning. The night before last, I caught whatever he had. Spent the night shivering, feverish and awake, and all of yesterday recovering. Mrs. sLaughter Made a funny comment about how between myself and the baby being feverish, she didn't need the covers to keep warm that night.

I would have laughed if I was feeling better. I'm just glad I can function today.

Opened my sisters birthday present today with the PPP's scissors (It came in the mail, its getting re wrapped). No pics of that one today.

[sLaughterMed]

Day 15. halfway point! :

Today, I decided id pit the SOG against a coconut.
Before:


After:


Since it is halfway, here are my thoughts so far:

There needs to be smurfing tool locks. Period. this would be the only multitool I ever carried if it was a Pocket PowerLock. is slim, compact, lightweight, and the pliers punch well above their weight. But there is too much tool folding in use. Making two holes in the coconut to drain the juice, caused the awl to fold 5 times. The knife folded 4 times cutting out the flesh from the shell. It is frustrating, and thats how I feel about the potential of this tool. Frustratingly close to good.

[sLaughterMed]

Day 16

Used the PPP to take the tip off a tube of wood filler. Nothing exciting.

I did however, take a couple pics of the topls that ive accumulated since joini g the forum 5 months ago. For your viewing pleasure:



And everyone snuggled up in their home:

[sLaughterMed]

Fell sick again during day 17. This has been a particularly bad week for me.

PPP obviously saw no action, as I was rendered useless by this viruses second attack on my body. At least I slept ok this time.

Heres an older pic I dont think ive posted yet.




Am I disqualified for missing too many days?

[sLaughterMed]

Day 18

I guess ill just keep keeping on until someone tells me otherwise.

Browsed a pawn shop after a business meeting.  Got this cool Wenger for a song.

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Day 19

Nothing to report. Here, have a pic

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Day 20

Nothing to report again. Heavy on homework, light on multitooling. Feeling a little dissapointed over the SAK/multitool showings at SHOT show. The leatherman and Victorinox booths were especially lacking in creativity. Oh well. Ill just haveto keep modding until i get what I want in a tool.

In other news, PPP makes a mean ground turkey with rice dish.

[sLaughterMed]

Day 21

Just realized I havent used the PowerLock much, nor do I care to. Its just a bit too fiddly and pokey to use regularly. I think he is going to live in the glovebox after today.

PPP on the other hand continues to prove itself. Today  (well yesterday) it cut up a credit card. It was a tad uncomfortable because of the narrow scissor handle, but the Vic scissors proved more than capable.

[rdub934]

Day 18

I guess ill just keep keeping on until someone tells me otherwise.

Browsed a pawn shop after a business meeting.  Got this cool Wenger for a song.

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Sweet! What song was it

Hope your feeling better

[sLaughterMed]

Day 18

I guess ill just keep keeping on until someone tells me otherwise.

Browsed a pawn shop after a business meeting.  Got this cool Wenger for a song.

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Sweet! What song was it

Hope your feeling better

This one:

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I am feeling much better though,  thanks for asking.  Now it's just allergies kicking my butt.

[rdub934]

that poor pawn shop

[Alan K.]

I can't believe I just got "Rick Rolled" on Multi-Tool.org .  You must have been waiting years for just the right opportunity. 

[sLaughterMed]

Sorry guys, the opportunity presented itself, and the internet Gods demanded it be done.

To be honest, im glad I got a reaction out of yall. I was beginning to think no one was actually reading these threads. I guess we are all doing the same thing,  silently monitoring each other (at least I know I am).

[Fortytwo]

Sorry guys, the opportunity presented itself, and the internet Gods demanded it be done.

To be honest, im glad I got a reaction out of yall. I was beginning to think no one was actually reading these threads. I guess we are all doing the same thing,  silently monitoring each other (at least I know I am).

So am I, checking in way to often...

[sLaughterMed]

Day 22

The Pocket Power Plier saw some action trimming nails today. No pic, as I needed both hands to do it.

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Day 23

PPP saw some action disassembling a couple MP 600s to get one ready for an upcomming trade.

Here he is now, saluting the brave souls before their long journey.

[sLaughterMed]

Day 24

Mrs. sLaughter wasnt feeling good again, so today was a lazy day.

Heres a beauty shot of the goods, spread wide for all to see.....

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Day 25

Cut some papers with the Pocket PowerPlier.

Oh, and turns out 1year olds like multitools too.

[sLaughterMed]

Day 26
Cut some florists wet foam for my DIY humidor. Its almost complete, just need distilled water and a couple cigars

[Fortytwo]

Day 26
Cut some florists wet foam for my DIY humidor. Its almost complete, just need distilled water and a couple cigars
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That's a solution I haven't seen. Mine has a bunch of crystals that absorb water. I guess they are basically the stuff from inside a diaper (or those small bags that comes with shoes)...

[sLaughterMed]

Day 26
Cut some florists wet foam for my DIY humidor. Its almost complete, just need distilled water and a couple cigars
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That's a solution I haven't seen. Mine has a bunch of crystals that absorb water. I guess they are basically the stuff from inside a diaper (or those small bags that comes with shoes)...

Its sort of an experiment. Wet florists foam is basically a firm sponge for supporting flowers. I tried an actual kitchen sponge, but this seems to work a bit better at retaining water (plus I cant accidently squeeze the water out). The "humidor" is just a free cigar box, that I sealed with wood filler. Its empty for now, i have to test how well it holds humidity, and find out how often I need to add water to the sponge.

I spent $5 on the foam and a cheap (but suprisingly accurate) hygrometer,. If it doesnt hold humidity for long enough, ill try making a better seal with some caulk.

[Fortytwo]

Mine's a former wooden first aid box, took the hygrometer from a cheap weather station. It's ok but I don't refill the water nearly as often as I should and it could do with something better than felt lining the opening...

[sLaughterMed]

Day 27

Oi vey, theres nothing to do around here! I should have done these challenges when I moved in, I could get some good action shots. Alas, ive already fixed everything in this apartment that isn't maintenance's problem.

So, heres a couple pics of my Pocket power Plier, and my DIY humidor setup.


The $3 hygrometer seems to be stable, and the relative humidity of my bedroom is apparently 55%? Does that sound right?

[rdub934]

Looks good

[jlwatso1]

Day 27

Oi vey, theres nothing to do around here! I should have done these challenges when I moved in, I could get some good action shots. Alas, ive already fixed everything in this apartment that isn't maintenance's problem.

So, heres a couple pics of my Pocket power Plier, and my DIY humidor setup.
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The $3 hygrometer seems to be stable, and the relative humidity of my bedroom is apparently 55%? Does that sound right?

You would need the dry bulb temperature and a wet bulb temperature (sling psychrometer) and plot the numbers on a psycrometric chart (or calculator) to find the relative humidity.

[Alan K.]

Day 27

Oi vey, theres nothing to do around here! I should have done these challenges when I moved in, I could get some good action shots. Alas, ive already fixed everything in this apartment that isn't maintenance's problem.

So, heres a couple pics of my Pocket power Plier, and my DIY humidor setup.
(Image removed from quote.)
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The $3 hygrometer seems to be stable, and the relative humidity of my bedroom is apparently 55%? Does that sound right?

You would need the dry bulb temperature and a wet bulb temperature (sling psychrometer) and plot the numbers on a psycrometric chart (or calculator) to find the relative humidity.

Complicated technical procedure and professional equipment not really necessary.  Just put your cigars in the box and wet the sponge and close the lid.  Leave it sealed for a week.  If the cigars are OK and the sponge is still wet after that week, don't add water.  If the cigars are OK but the sponge is dry, add water.  If the cigars and the sponge have dried out then you're losing too much moisture too fast and you need a better seal.

[sLaughterMed]

Day 27

Oi vey, theres nothing to do around here! I should have done these challenges when I moved in, I could get some good action shots. Alas, ive already fixed everything in this apartment that isn't maintenance's problem.

So, heres a couple pics of my Pocket power Plier, and my DIY humidor setup.
(Image removed from quote.)
(Image removed from quote.)
The $3 hygrometer seems to be stable, and the relative humidity of my bedroom is apparently 55%? Does that sound right?

You would need the dry bulb temperature and a wet bulb temperature (sling psychrometer) and plot the numbers on a psycrometric chart (or calculator) to find the relative humidity.

Complicated technical procedure and professional equipment not really necessary.  Just put your cigars in the box and wet the sponge and close the lid.  Leave it sealed for a week.  If the cigars are OK and the sponge is still wet after that week, don't add water.  If the cigars are OK but the sponge is dry, add water.  If the cigars and the sponge have dried out then you're losing too much moisture too fast and you need a better seal.

Thanks for the help jlwatso, but thats way over my head.

Ill wet the sponge, and see what it looks like in a week. If its still wet, and theres no mold,  ill go to my cigar shop and get a couple to keep around.

Now I need to find some cigars  I like.  There was a Romeo y Julieta one that was really great (nice buzz, tasted good), but the only thing I know about it was that it came In a silver container, was about a 1.5" too long to enjoy, and cost $18 from a hotel bar.

Any ideas?

[Fortytwo]

Now I need to find some cigars  I like.  There was a Romeo y Julieta one that was really great (nice buzz, tasted good), but the only thing I know about it was that it came In a silver container, was about a 1.5" too long to enjoy, and cost $18 from a hotel bar.

Any ideas?

Sounds like the Churchill Façon (let's get technical again) supposedly they were the favourites of Winston himself and they are probably the most famous façon from Romeo y Julieta. And generally just a bit to long to enjoy smoking all of them...

[sLaughterMed]

Now I need to find some cigars  I like.  There was a Romeo y Julieta one that was really great (nice buzz, tasted good), but the only thing I know about it was that it came In a silver container, was about a 1.5" too long to enjoy, and cost $18 from a hotel bar.

Any ideas?

Sounds like the Churchill Façon (let's get technical again) supposedly they were the favourites of Winston himself and they are probably the most famous façon from Romeo y Julieta. And generally just a bit to long to enjoy smoking all of them...

Thanks! I think you nailed it.  Now ive got a starting point.