Hello from Iowa

westfork · **on:** March 16, 2010, 04:03:33 AM

Hello and thank you for the wealth of information on this forum. I keep finding myself far away from my truck or shop needing a tool for an emergency fence or equipment repair. This forum helped me narrow my search for a hefty pliers, wire cutter, & multi-tool to the Supertool 300, Swisstool RS, or Powerlock 2.0. I always carry a knife so a blade is not needed in the multi-tool (several times I have abused my Spyderco Lil'Temperance by using the Spidiehole to twist wire).

I have a Victorinox Spirit and appreciate the quality, but feared the Swisstool would not be large enough for my needs. The SOG Powerlock EOD 2.0 beat out the Supertool 300 in that I can add other tools (such as the wire stripper) and I don't need the knife blades. The handle flaps don't bother me at all. The replaceable wire cutter jaws on the leatherman were tempting, but I figure the SOG can handle electric fence wire and neither would survive for long against high tensile wire. That C-4 spike just might come in useful if the connection bolt can handle the abuse using it as an ice breaker. The current price of under $40 for these is also a big plus.

I also picked up an Atwood MetWrench. I found it interesting how much they feel like the old Mosin Nagant 1891 bolt tool. Peter sure makes some great little tools!

cliosguy · **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2010, 04:27:36 AM

welcome! what a nice MT to start with

Poncho65 · **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2010, 04:42:20 AM

Welcome to the forum westfork

Kmarr · **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2010, 04:47:44 AM

Welcome home!

Nice choice with the Powerlock. The ease of cleaning and tool swapping really won me over as well. I edc mine and find a thousand uses a day!

Where are you finding the 2.0 under $40?

westfork · **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2010, 04:53:41 AM

Quote from: Kmarr on March 16, 2010, 04:47:44 AM

Where are you finding the 2.0 under $40?

ToolKing had them for $39.50 (not sure if sheath is included - hasn't arrived yet).

Smitty44 · **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:00:12 AM

Welcome to the forums Westfork,I like a man that uses his tools,what kind of work do you do,I'm a retired aircraft mech from Kansas.

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westfork · **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:08:41 AM

Quote from: Smitty44 on March 16, 2010, 05:00:12 AM

Welcome to the forums Westfork,I like a man that uses his tools,what kind of work do you do,I'm a retired aircraft mech from Kansas.
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Hi Smitty, I am involved in farm management and several farm projects. Have a small herd of cattle and have planted several thousand trees in reforestation projects around the place. Here is a late bottle calf from last summer with some of our oak plantings a half mile behind her.

sawman · **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2010, 07:10:52 AM

Good to have you here, keep up the good work

Steve

cliosguy · **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2010, 07:28:29 AM

you can find PL for around 30-35 dlrs on ebay

Gareth · **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2010, 10:51:47 AM

Hello Westfork, welcome to the forum.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:11:37 AM

Nice job on the replanting mate

And welcome aboard

donvito · **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:58:19 AM

Welcome to the forum

Since you're a Mosin Nagant fan I'll post this again

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm

MultiMat · **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:10:23 PM

G'day too ya Westy

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Can I ask about the MetWrench mate , I thought that was a Atwood for working on metric fasteners

, if so do you have much need in the old USA for a metric wrench

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BTW I am keen to hear how SOG's wire cutters cope with constant heavy use. I am always surprised at how well my SOG Powerassist cuts wire but I am interested to hear how they stand up to cutting heavy wire on a regular basis

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Welcome too the forum mate

Mat.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2010, 01:01:51 PM

A lot of farm equipment in the US these days is sourced from Europe. In fact, several John Deere models are made in Holland- I know this because I watch them come off the boat every week! I believe they are metric?

Def

MultiMat · **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2010, 01:09:51 PM

Makes sense Def

But can you use a MetWrench to service a John Deere

westfork · **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2010, 03:41:39 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on March 16, 2010, 12:10:23 PM

G'day too ya Westy .

Can I ask about the MetWrench mate , I thought that was a Atwood for working on metric fasteners , if so do you have much need in the old USA for a metric wrench .

BTW I am keen to hear how SOG's wire cutters cope with constant heavy use. I am always surprised at how well my SOG Powerassist cuts wire but I am interested to hear how they stand up to cutting heavy wire on a regular basis .

Welcome too the forum mate
Mat.

Mat, Seem to run into more darned metric fasteners every year. Some US vehicles have both standard and metric on the same truck. My utility tractor was made in Manheim with metric fasteners but most of the bolts that need attention are standard (loader attachment and implements) and are far larger than anything a MetWrench could swallow anyway. I also have a couple Pinzgauer 6x6s that I am converting to farm use and of course Austrian = metric. Not to mention bicycles.

I am curious about how well the wire cutters will wear also. Definitely won't use them on high tensile wire which needs bolt cutter type cutters anyway. Normal steel hot wire is fairly soft so I hope it will not be a problem.

westfork · **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2010, 03:48:06 PM

Quote from: donvito on March 16, 2010, 11:58:19 AM

Welcome to the forum Since you're a Mosin Nagant fan I'll post this again http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm

How true

I spend a little time on the 7.62 x 54 and Collector's Forum too.
Nice thing about where I live is that I can set up 1000 yard targets and plink at them from the balcony.

Tsquare · **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2010, 09:28:08 PM

Welcome aboard.

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2010, 09:33:33 PM

Greetings!!

MultiMat · **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2010, 12:14:26 AM

Quote from: westfork on March 16, 2010, 03:41:39 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on March 16, 2010, 12:10:23 PM
G'day too ya Westy .

Can I ask about the MetWrench mate , I thought that was a Atwood for working on metric fasteners , if so do you have much need in the old USA for a metric wrench .

BTW I am keen to hear how SOG's wire cutters cope with constant heavy use. I am always surprised at how well my SOG Powerassist cuts wire but I am interested to hear how they stand up to cutting heavy wire on a regular basis .

Welcome too the forum mate
Mat.

Mat, Seem to run into more darned metric fasteners every year. Some US vehicles have both standard and metric on the same truck. My utility tractor was made in Manheim with metric fasteners but most of the bolts that need attention are standard (loader attachment and implements) and are far larger than anything a MetWrench could swallow anyway. I also have a couple Pinzgauer 6x6s that I am converting to farm use and of course Austrian = metric. Not to mention bicycles.

I am curious about how well the wire cutters will wear also. Definitely won't use them on high tensile wire which needs bolt cutter type cutters anyway. Normal steel hot wire is fairly soft so I hope it will not be a problem.