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au Offline Cyclone82

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What can you use the hook for.
on: March 10, 2011, 09:23:10 AM
A lot of guys ask what the hook can be used for. Well i have a suggestion. For those of you who are into motorcycles, you will often see that the exhaust pipes are mounted to the engine cylinder with several springs, commonly found on 2 strokes and that the mufflers are held onto the tail pipes with a couple springs too. These are impossible to stretch and put on by hand and you need to  use a T-handle tool with a hook and stretch and pull the spring onto the other loop on the part. I reckon the SAK hook would work quite well for this as you would get a good grip of it in your hand. I haven't tried this yet though. The same method can be used to install sidestand or centerstand springs however im not sure the SAK would be up to this task as those springs are much stiffer, have thicker wire and hard to stretch on but for exhaust springs i think it would work. There may even be springs under a car bonnet in the engine bay that need to be stretched to be installed too so a SAK may work there too. If you have a lawnmower or rotary hoe there maybe springs on that too that you could fit by using a SAK too.
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 09:26:14 AM
Excellent point! I'll be putting my bike back together after the heads get back from the shop. I'll give it a go and let you know how the SAK hook worked.  :tu:

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #2 on: March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.   :climber:
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #3 on: March 12, 2011, 07:05:14 AM
Quote from: ironraven on March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.    :climber:
Now that's proper use for a SAK..  :tu: :tu:
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #4 on: March 12, 2011, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 07:05:14 AM
Quote from: ironraven on March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.    :climber:
Now that's proper use for a SAK..  :tu: :tu:

Adjust = Remove?
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #5 on: March 12, 2011, 10:54:23 AM
Quote from: threeme2189 on March 12, 2011, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 07:05:14 AM
Quote from: ironraven on March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.    :climber:
Now that's proper use for a SAK..  :tu: :tu:

Adjust = Remove?

Remove = Scissors!
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #6 on: March 12, 2011, 11:24:22 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 10:54:23 AM
Quote from: threeme2189 on March 12, 2011, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 07:05:14 AM
Quote from: ironraven on March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.    :climber:
Now that's proper use for a SAK..  :tu: :tu:

Adjust = Remove?

Remove = Scissors!

Scissors = Why the small font?
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #7 on: March 12, 2011, 09:54:29 PM
Quote from: New_World on March 12, 2011, 11:24:22 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 10:54:23 AM
Quote from: threeme2189 on March 12, 2011, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 07:05:14 AM
Quote from: ironraven on March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.    :climber:
Now that's proper use for a SAK..  :tu: :tu:

Adjust = Remove?

Remove = Scissors!

Scissors = Why the small font?


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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #8 on: March 12, 2011, 10:01:55 PM
I ride my bike to work, and the chain sometimes get stuck in the sprockets. Removing it means getting the hands covered in oil, the hook is perfect for avoiding this.

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #9 on: March 13, 2011, 03:00:49 AM
Yeah ive seen people use it for bicycle chains.

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #10 on: March 13, 2011, 07:09:42 AM
the hook is one of the hardest tools me for to get out of the SAK.
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #11 on: March 13, 2011, 07:18:19 AM
Quote from: New_World on March 13, 2011, 07:09:42 AM
the hook is one of the hardest tools me for to get out of the SAK.
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #12 on: March 13, 2011, 09:09:45 PM
Quote from: threeme2189 on March 12, 2011, 09:54:29 PM
Quote from: New_World on March 12, 2011, 11:24:22 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 10:54:23 AM
Quote from: threeme2189 on March 12, 2011, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: AHB on March 12, 2011, 07:05:14 AM
Quote from: ironraven on March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.    :climber:
Now that's proper use for a SAK..  :tu: :tu:

Adjust = Remove?

Remove = Scissors!

Scissors = Why the small font?


I wanted to be sneaky

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No, not like that. Lacing up a bodice, to be precise- she said make it tight...
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #13 on: March 14, 2011, 10:01:26 PM
The hook is great from relieving your hands of those plastic bags you get at the grocery store.  When I'm in Mexico, I often have to walk a couple of miles home with the groceries, and with the bags attached to the hook, the SAK makes a very comfortable handle.  Of course, this is very close to the intended purpose of the hook anyway.
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #14 on: July 22, 2011, 11:44:04 AM
Bump :)

Victorinox suggest you can use the hook to convert a Lite-model SAK (Voyager Lite, Traveler Lite, etc.) into a stand-up lamp, thought I don't think it would work. The key ring makes the knife topple over I think :think:

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #15 on: July 22, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
Untying paracord knots that have been pulled too tight. Also for pulling paracord knots too tight.
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What can you use the hook for.
Reply #16 on: July 23, 2011, 09:33:05 AM
I think this has been said before somewhere. You can use it as a clothes hanger. When out in the public at restrooms. Use it to hang your coat on.
If I remember correctly, wait, what was I saying?
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #17 on: July 23, 2011, 09:49:44 AM
Hooking the zipper pull on your pants - right then it decided to hide when you gotta let the rabbit out of the hole?  :D


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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #18 on: July 24, 2011, 05:25:22 AM
Quote from: bushidomosquito on July 22, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
Untying paracord knots that have been pulled too tight. Also for pulling paracord knots too tight.

I found it more complicated to use the hook then to not. I like the awl best for undo knots.
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #19 on: July 24, 2011, 05:31:15 AM
Quote from: Ashley on July 24, 2011, 05:25:22 AM
Quote from: bushidomosquito on July 22, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
Untying paracord knots that have been pulled too tight. Also for pulling paracord knots too tight.

I found it more complicated to use the hook then to not. I like the awl best for undo knots.

I like pliers best to undo knots.
awl seems like it would work well too.
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #20 on: July 25, 2011, 10:28:22 PM
I've found the corkscrew to be amazingly quick for removing tight knots from paracord. 

Some good hook ideas here.  I need to remember that I have it before I can use it!

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #21 on: November 19, 2011, 04:43:00 AM
Quote from: Reinier on July 22, 2011, 11:44:04 AM
Bump :)

Victorinox suggest you can use the hook to convert a Lite-model SAK (Voyager Lite, Traveler Lite, etc.) into a stand-up lamp, thought I don't think it would work. The key ring makes the knife topple over I think :think:

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #22 on: November 19, 2011, 04:46:24 AM
Pulling tent stakes (thanks, Vic).
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #23 on: December 19, 2014, 05:57:11 PM
The ever lasting & strong hook...


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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #24 on: December 19, 2014, 07:00:23 PM
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The ever lasting & strong hook...


So it's good for just hanging around then.    :rofl:

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #25 on: December 19, 2014, 07:10:15 PM
Quote from: ironraven on March 12, 2011, 06:50:46 AM
My favorite use for the hook to date....

Helping to adjust a damsel's costume at a ren faire.   :climber:

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #26 on: December 19, 2014, 07:16:04 PM
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Quote from: LoneWolf2014 on December 19, 2014, 05:57:11 PM
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So it's good for just hanging around then.    :rofl:

MacGyver "zip line" capable! :2tu:
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #27 on: December 20, 2014, 06:13:20 AM
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So it's good for just hanging around then.    :rofl:

MacGyver "zip line" capable! :2tu:

Only for those who weigh less than 100 kg... :(
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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #28 on: December 20, 2014, 06:31:18 AM
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Quote from: Okie Shyster on December 19, 2014, 07:00:23 PM
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The ever lasting & strong hook...


So it's good for just hanging around then.    :rofl:

MacGyver "zip line" capable! :2tu:

Only for those who weigh less than 100 kg... :(

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Re: What can you use the hook for.
Reply #29 on: December 22, 2014, 01:10:20 AM
Quote from: Reinier on July 22, 2011, 11:44:04 AM
Bump :)

Victorinox suggest you can use the hook to convert a Lite-model SAK (Voyager Lite, Traveler Lite, etc.) into a stand-up lamp, thought I don't think it would work. The key ring makes the knife topple over I think :think:

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The suggested solution works fine, as J Mackrel Jones has already pointed out :tu:

The Hook is full open ... mini screwdriver is fully twisted :o  :D


But, with some little effort, using a SAK, of course, the "stand-up lamp" can be levated in the higher standing position.
Hook in 90° position ... mini screwdriver is partially unscrewed  :ahhh >:D


Clue zoom ... 8)


And finally, here is the very stand-up lamp :D
Hook in 45° position ... mini screwdriver is still partially unscrewed in the same manner :angel:



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