FROG TOOL SALE!

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** April 14, 2007, 02:19:18 PM

I just got an email from SwissBianco about a sale on at Gatco/Timberline. The Frog Tool is down to $4.99 from it's original price of $19.99.

I just thought folks would want to know... Thanks Roger!

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2007, 03:13:49 PM

Forgot to post the link...

http://www.timberlineknives.com/product/premiums.mgi?mgiToken=26F8F2038CA602C23F

Def

Raukodur · **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2007, 03:37:47 PM

Thats an absolute steal!

I am so tempted to buy one for my dad, as a handyman its the kind of thing which would prove invaluable since its so simple.

Damn all this stuff is sold in the states at such cheap prices :angry:

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2007, 03:45:51 PM

I ordered three for myself... never know when they will come in handy as little gifts for someone.

Def

Raukodur · **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2007, 04:12:53 PM

Hmm, I wonder how much it would cost to ship something tiny like that to the UK.

What is their delivery charge within the states?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2007, 04:20:24 PM

I dunno, since I'm not in the US...

If you need one I am certain we can work something out.

Def

geoemt · **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2007, 04:36:14 PM

Quote from: Raukodur on April 14, 2007, 04:12:53 PM

Hmm, I wonder how much it would cost to ship something tiny like that to the UK.

What is their delivery charge within the states?

I wanted only one but they were charging me $8.00 for s/h so I decided to order 5 (great for bd presents) and they charged the same amount, just $8.00

Guillermo

Raukodur · **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2007, 04:38:21 PM

All depends how much the total cost comes to I suppose, it adding shipping in it comes to a price where it is not such a deal to buy the tool, then thatll put me off it. I'm wondering if there are any alternatives to this that might be sold in the UK or europe...high prices on this side of the atlantic though.

Icheatpeople · **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2007, 06:38:03 PM

as fare i now that model is no longer made and not featured in the catalog.

havent try one out but now that tool for an couple years and now its the right time to get 2 for my studycollection.

has anybody actual experiences with those???

Icheatpeople · **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2007, 11:03:29 PM

looks theyr getting rare....

have asked for more infos and pics of those tools.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2007, 11:19:30 PM

I think they were rare to begin with- I saw them advertised a number of years ago, but haven't heard anything about them since. I am surprised they lasted this long, or maybe it's just taken this long to sell out of the initial run of them!

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2007, 11:21:01 PM

I found this pic online that describes all the features.

Def

Icheatpeople · **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2007, 12:04:28 AM

thanks def, theres a lot on that small one!

hope you get your ones soon for test it out and post here.

saw them years ago and there was sompthing with the manufacturer or else (bad memory - to mutch swiss schnaps) and i never saw em again. until now, looks they found an box full as they cleaned the warehouse :grin:

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:26:44 AM

Well I will certainly put it through the paces when it arrives.

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2007, 07:21:09 PM

My Frog Tools arrived today, and they seem kind of neat. They are smaller than I thought they'd be, but not a big deal. I'll post some pics and some initial impressions when I have them...

Def

Icheatpeople · **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2007, 07:23:28 PM

bead blasted finish? will let one black coat for sure. size for an keyfob on an backpack?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2007, 07:27:19 PM

It's a little big for a key fob, and there's no good place for a lanyard ring or clip without blocking one of the wrench holes. It does come with an interesting rubber/neoprene type sheath that hold it pretty snugly and really has a potent smell to it! I saw all kinds of pink elephants when I opened it!

I'll really have to put some "play time" into it before I have much to say about it.

Def

mcniac · **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2007, 02:44:34 AM

it seems like a tool i could use in the bike, in fact i think i almos can disasemble the whole bike with it

yeah!

Esteban

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2007, 02:45:44 AM

Between that and the SwissTool you are getting, I doubt there will be any mechanical things that are still in one piece around you!

Def

Icheatpeople · **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2007, 01:24:39 PM

yes better not send him an +B PPB or the place will look like your house on the pic.

have you test it out? maybe it needs an clear kydex that smell like swiss cheese?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #20 on:** April 29, 2007, 02:28:57 AM

Well the Frog Tool has been riding on my belt for a few days now and to be honest, it hasn't seen a heck of alot of use. The wrenches seem more set for mechanical or industrial sizes, and less for household things. That's not a bad thing, but it does limit the amount of use I am going to get out of it.

The other big problem I am having is with my "muffin top." If you try to wear this thing on your belt and you are storing stuff for winter

then you will get screwdriver marks in your gut. Of course, the sheath holds fast enough to be worn upside down, or maybe I could just do some situps... I am going to send mine off to On Scene Tactical to see what kind of things Eric can come up with to fix this. It seems like a great glove box tool, and maybe well suited to some off road adventuring either in a 4x4, ATV or mountain bike.

So far, it would be handy at $20... but at $5 you should definately consider having one.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2007, 03:13:48 AM

What is that one implement sticking out on the far left of your pic? (Not the Torx bit, the other one)

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2007, 03:16:49 AM

Apparently it is a valve core tool. I'm not certain what that does, but maybe there is a professional core valver here that can fill us in?

Def

Tom Munch · **Reply #23 on:** April 29, 2007, 04:10:09 AM

The valve core tool is just for unscrewing the valve from a valve stem in a tire. I used to do it with bikes all the time, & I'm sure you've seen the guy do it at the tire store when he's letting the air out of tire to change it.

Tom

Tom Munch · **Reply #24 on:** April 29, 2007, 04:12:14 AM

I used to take mine out with a special valve cap/

Tom Munch · **Reply #25 on:** April 29, 2007, 04:13:56 AM

Here's putting the valve core back in a bike tire stem. That's the part you unscrew.

Tom Munch · **Reply #26 on:** April 29, 2007, 04:15:18 AM

Here's a better shot.

J-sews · **Reply #27 on:** April 29, 2007, 05:37:16 AM

Okay, I see now.

Seems like the Frog Tool would be sorta clumsy to remove a valve core with. On a bicycle tire for instance, the spokes would get in the way, no?

Tom Munch · **Reply #28 on:** April 29, 2007, 06:25:43 AM

Sure, but it would be fine on a car or tractor tire.

Tom

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #29 on:** April 29, 2007, 06:54:54 AM

I've eyeballed the Frogs for quite a whille, for some reason they appeal to me..I wondered if they were useful,or eye candy gimmickry. Old Bob here is going to pick up one !

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