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Keychain and One Piece Tools / Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II

« Last post by nate j on Today at 05:05:33 AM »

fellas

I thought some might enjoy this. It is the original instructions that came with one of the first PWIIs I ever bought: Brand new Burktek versions around 2008 - 2010.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: The Sportsman Challenge - April 2024

« Last post by Brock O Lee on Today at 05:04:29 AM »

I am often too lazy to walk a few steps to get the oven mitts

, so I would use my pocket knife to handle items that are too hot to touch. In this case, after toasting bread in the air fryer, to pull the wire grid out, and nudge the toast onto a plate.

Working from home today, my lunch was: smashed avo, juice of a leftover lime, basil pesto, a dollop of mayonaise and S&P all mixed together on buttered toast, and a marmalade toast on the side, because why not?

And rooibos tea.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Wish they still made Alox like this ?

« Last post by Swisster on Today at 04:43:28 AM »

back before people were chasing colors on inferior knives. They don't make them today, like they once were. Early 80's Cadet II, Late 70's Electrician and a 66 Soldier. Only old Alox for me or no Alox at all.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: The Sportsman Challenge - April 2024

« Last post by marlowe221 on Today at 04:31:28 AM »

Day 15

Nothing to report today. The Sportsman was not required at T-ball practice….

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Leatherman Tools / Re: April Rebar and Friends Challenge

« Last post by Craig_S on Today at 04:28:41 AM »

Day 15

All of a sudden it's the end of the day, so I snapped a pic of the Rebar while I took care of the chickens. When I built the coop, the Rebar came in quite handy. Now that I need a quick picture for the Rebar challenge, the coop came in handy lol.

Craig

Leatherman Tools / Re: What did you use your Leatherman for today?

« Last post by Grand_Banana on Today at 03:53:24 AM »

Thanks and great use, Gary

I think a lawn tool repair badge would be fun. Maybe also a dedicated thread if folks are doing consistent repairs. I have a battery Ryobi pusher mower and where whacked I primarily use, but I do have to break out the John Deere ride on for the back lot. It’s a pain to maintain but I’m not buying a new one while it’s still working. We had a John Deere push I eventually gave up on for the time being. Issues outweighed the cost of replacing.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: The Sportsman Challenge - April 2024

« Last post by Brock O Lee on Today at 03:28:26 AM »

Day 16

A few drops of oil for the Sportsman.

Here it is with a well carried Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2, and a new Boker Barlow (integral copper and desert ironwood). 🤩

I prefer Victorinox's oil on SAKs, and most back lock or slip joint knives. I think it is because the high friction between the blade and back spring requires a thicker oil to get a smooth operation.

The Nano oil I have is fairly thin, but works well on other types of locks or detent ball/tracks where the friction is not so high.

The Mod Squad / Re: Old 84mm Recruit Restoration/Mod

« Last post by lazar on Today at 03:17:01 AM »

Quote from: Enginears on Today at 03:04:18 AM

Looks amazing. I have tried the same and still gotten more of a standard stone wash look. Maybe I need to shake harder or longer.

I have noticed that the darker the tool is, the better the brass wash comes out, just pops a little better. I do shake pretty hard as well and vary the way I shake.