What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?

New_World · **Reply #1920 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:35:27 AM

Quote from: Mercury on February 22, 2011, 08:21:28 AM

I used my ST300's blade to cut all sorts of stuff today. I also used the hard wire cutters to snip some coat hangers to make car stereo clip release tools. I was trying to repair my Mustang's faulty stock stereo, but it looks like it is shot and I have to buy a stereo now. Kinda puts a damper on getting the car last week, but I will make do. $:-\$

BTW, that coat hanger didn't even mark the replaceable cutters on my ST, and the lower hard wire cutters just chewed right through. Best cutters on any MT I've owned.

replaceable cutters?
I had no idea.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1921 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:28:06 AM

Used my Atwood Poltergeist to change the wiper blades on the car.

darkhawk · **Reply #1922 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:21:47 AM

today my blast was a pulling hair from a clogged drain for a friend

simply glamerous

Gareth · **Reply #1923 on:** February 26, 2011, 06:52:34 PM

Used my Kick to build up a new bed frame for my daughter.

edcgear · **Reply #1924 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:44:17 PM

Although I had Spirit X and SAK Solo in my pocket, I wanted to give a try to my new combo Squirt P4 and SAK Manager...

Job description - changing a plug on small fan heater, the old one has burnt
Job difficulty - 3/5 - due to melted plastic and bakelite in plug there were bit hard to unscrew
Job succes - job done in aprox 15min, heater working (I don't smell any burning... Yet!!

)
Used tools:
1. Squirt P4 - blade, large flat screwdriver, wire cutters
2. SAK Manager - blade, flat screwdriver on nail file (one screw was recessed in plastic housing), wire striper on bottle opener

Score:

P4 - 5/5
Manager - 5/5

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1925 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:38:06 PM

I didn't take pictures, but...

Charge ALX, Squirt ES4 and Vic Farmer used to install the heater and wire up the heated floor in the bathroom remodel.

I'll try to get pics of the bathroom...

edcgear · **Reply #1926 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:41:33 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on March 01, 2011, 07:38:06 PM

I didn't take pictures, but...

Charge ALX, Squirt ES4 and Vic Farmer used to install the heater and wire up the heated floor in the bathroom remodel.

I'll try to get pics of the bathroom...

No pics, no job...

Nikos · **Reply #1927 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:48:45 PM

Not today's work and already posted in another thread, but also posting it here anyway...

Dunc · **Reply #1928 on:** March 01, 2011, 08:39:43 PM

Pics make all the difference to this thread , nice job guys

Woz · **Reply #1929 on:** March 01, 2011, 10:42:25 PM

very basic: To get a stuck coin out of a shopping cart lock.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1930 on:** March 02, 2011, 01:03:24 AM

Ok,

Today I had to repair the wheelbarrow and needed to use jamnuts to unstick the nut holding the barrow down. Atwood Funnybone FTW

kareem · **Reply #1931 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:24:13 PM

today i went to help the doctor at my job it was only for 3 minutes so i didnt take my freestyle with me and i took the minichamp since i use it every 2 minutes:P
any how, one of the chair's screws became lose and it started shaking when ever someone touched it, so the doctor told me that we should fix that the first thing tomorow i said damn i wish i had my leatherman with me, and when i put my hand in my pocket i found the ps4 just lying around i didnt even know it was on me i thought i only carred the minichamp
any how i fliped the chair open the mini pliers fixed the chair then looked at the doctor and he had this expresion on his face like "what the f--k did you just do? :|"
so yet again leatherman is AWESOME

New_World · **Reply #1932 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:41:05 PM

Quote from: kareem on March 05, 2011, 09:24:13 PM

today i went to help the doctor at my job it was only for 3 minutes so i didnt take my freestyle with me and i took the minichamp since i use it every 2 minutes:P
any how, one of the chair's screws became lose and it started shaking when ever someone touched it, so the doctor told me that we should fix that the first thing tomorow i said damn i wish i had my leatherman with me, and when i put my hand in my pocket i found the ps4 just lying around i didnt even know it was on me i thought i only carred the minichamp
any how i fliped the chair open the mini pliers fixed the chair then looked at the doctor and he had this expresion on his face like "what the f--k did you just do? :|"
so yet again leatherman is AWESOME

"its like heart surgery..... but with a chair." he proclaimed.

THE_LONGBOW · **Reply #1933 on:** March 06, 2011, 09:13:48 PM

The wife and I were at a local eatery having breakfast this morning. She was looking at the newspaper ads and saw some coupons she wanted. Normally I would pull out my Buck Vantage pro, but thinking that was to large I remembered my Leatherman Style. So I used the knife (easier than the scissors) and cut her coupons with out drawing the attention of the whole restaurant. +1 Leatherman Style
The only bad thing was the nail nick chipped my finger nail wish it was toward the blade tip more.

GraysonK · **Reply #1934 on:** March 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM

Vic Executive was used to fix a coworkers glasses this morning. Tweezers put the screw back into place then, flat head end of orange peeler screwed it back into place.

New_World · **Reply #1935 on:** March 07, 2011, 07:57:34 AM

Quote from: GraysonK on March 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM

Vic Executive was used to fix a coworkers glasses this morning. Tweezers put the screw back into place then, flat head end of orange peeler screwed it back into place.

I bet they were happy to see again. =)

Mercury · **Reply #1936 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:48:40 AM

Not today, but yesterday. No pics, as I was at work and in a huge hurry, plus I had my employees around and needed to keep them motivated.

I was assembling a new fleet of rental bikes for my Resort, (I hate this part of my fleet, they are a pain), and most of the work was just a Hex key and a ratchet set, but the brake cables kept slipping out as we were trying to adjust them, and the little cable end that was "crimped" onto the end kept shooting off like a rocket. I used the crimpers on my ST300 to properly crimp the little buggers back on, probably about 9 of the 15 bikes needed this. I also used the pliers to rip out the staples holding the boxes together and the really awesome serrated blade to cut any and all zip ties on the bikes, as there were many. All in all it was a fun little project and I got to show off my newest addition and get a feel for how it takes work. Despite the weight I always carry the ST300, and it has helped me quite a bit.

Neil · **Reply #1937 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:21:18 PM

Used pry tool on SwissTool to unclip the rubber seals around the Toyota's headlights. How exciting

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1938 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:49:11 PM

Quote from: Neil on March 08, 2011, 03:21:18 PM

Used pry tool on SwissTool to unclip the rubber seals around the Toyota's headlights. How exciting (Image removed from quote.)

It's not "How exciting"

It's "Oh, what a feeling"

kareem · **Reply #1939 on:** March 08, 2011, 10:07:49 PM

today the power went out in the clinic and fortunately there were three electricians but no tools so hup hup came the ps4,freestyle,vic craftsman xD

GraysonK · **Reply #1940 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:53:40 PM

Used the Tinker to fiddle with as I waited for the Doc! Open "click", close "snap" ahhhhh, I love that snap!

New_World · **Reply #1941 on:** March 09, 2011, 12:01:00 AM

Quote from: GraysonK on March 08, 2011, 11:53:40 PM

Used the Tinker to fiddle with as I waited for the Doc! Open "click", close "snap" ahhhhh, I love that snap!

lol, I can relate.

GraysonK · **Reply #1942 on:** March 09, 2011, 12:18:35 AM

Quote from: New_World on March 09, 2011, 12:01:00 AM

Quote from: GraysonK on March 08, 2011, 11:53:40 PM
Used the Tinker to fiddle with as I waited for the Doc! Open "click", close "snap" ahhhhh, I love that snap!

lol, I can relate.

It's SAK relief!

hawkchucker · **Reply #1943 on:** March 09, 2011, 12:40:20 AM

Used my Niel special SAK to aid in soldering a new 9volt battery end onto my laser rangefinder I broke. Note to self... Never just pull on the battery to remove it from its connector.

Sparky415 · **Reply #1944 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:30:51 AM

Quote from: kareem on March 08, 2011, 10:07:49 PM

today the power went out in the clinic and fortunately there were three electricians but no tools so hup hup came the ps4,freestyle,vic craftsman xD

Mercury · **Reply #1945 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:59:40 AM

I attempted to fix a buzzer actuator in the rear of one of my Buses at work. Turns out we are missing wires so I have to wait for new wiring and a new switch for it. ST300 did a great job of disassembling the panels, stripping wire, and crimping splices.

Griffster · **Reply #1946 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:37:41 PM

Used my TTi to fix a camera up on a roof, after my stoopid cordless driver packed up. I love my Leatherman.

Neil · **Reply #1947 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:52:39 PM

Quote from: Griffster on March 10, 2011, 10:37:41 PM

Used my TTi to fix a camera up on a roof, after my stoopid cordless driver packed up. I love my Leatherman.

And that's the real beauty of MTs. They may never be the best tool for the job but when the right tool fails you've got workable backup.

Today I used my SwissTool to hold banana plugs whilst I soldered leads into them.

GraysonK · **Reply #1948 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:58:14 PM

I didn't do it, but Kim used my tinker today to open her stubborn microwave pizza wrapper. Grrrr...it was a tough battle, but she prevailed. Silly girl, she actually asked me as she was wrestling with it, "Don't you have your knife?" LOL!

Griffster · **Reply #1949 on:** March 10, 2011, 11:09:17 PM

And that's the real beauty of MTs. They may never be the best tool for the job but when the right tool fails you've got workable backup.

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Yeah, but now I want a new Lithium cordless drill!!

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