I think I need a Core

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** November 05, 2006, 04:26:06 AM

After reading about the issues with the Core and everyone chiming in with their views, I am starting to think that maybe I am the last person in the world without one. I think I need to get one. What does everyone else think?

Snag one? Get something else?

Def

665ae · **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2006, 07:52:43 AM

Hehe... I don't have one. So you're not the last person in the world without one.

The problem I have is I don't know what LM model to get. I want the Surge for sure, but would also like something smaller. I want a Spirit also, but am holding back for if/when the Forum multitool orders start.

prime77 · **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2006, 08:23:00 AM

I like the Core. All the screwdrivers have a good long reach. The blades are long. The pliers are the same big strong ones found on the Surge and the saw is also good too. I really don't have a huge issue with the pliers tip getting jammed. If you just open the one handle that you want the tool from then it's not really a problem. In fact I used my Core for a while and never realized the design problem till it was brought up on this forum. Overall I think the Core is on of the better tool out right now.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:03:24 PM

Looking at it still and I really don't see anything particularily special about it....

Anyone have any likes/dislikes worth mentioning?

Def

J-sews · **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2006, 11:06:42 PM

Quote from: prime77 on November 05, 2006, 08:23:00 AM

I like the Core. All the screwdrivers have a good long reach. The blades are long. The pliers are the same big strong ones found on the Surge and the saw is also good too. I really don't have a huge issue with the pliers tip getting jammed. If you just open the one handle that you want the tool from then it's not really a problem. In fact I used my Core for a while and never realized the design problem till it was brought up on this forum. Overall I think the Core is on of the better tool out right now.

Prime, I agree with each and every point you made above.

The Core doesn't really have anything "new" about it. Instead, it is just a good combination of all the right features a large tool needs.

colubrid · **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:45:30 AM

When getting the Core and opening the tools for the first time most people have a tendency to open the tool all the way and look at the tools. Now that I know NOT to open it all the way to access a tool it not an issue, but still annoying. I observed three different walmart employees open the Cores and do the same thing I did. I think it is instinct to open it all the way.. I also have a tendency to forget how to magically access the tools when focussed on getting something done.

Other than that I really love the Core and is my choice tool when I have some real "man" work to do. If I was in constuction, tile, carpet, auto, plumber ect this is the tool I would carry. The tools are very easy to access as well with gloves.

Think of it this way. When carrying a handgun for self defense you would choose a smaller pistol or revolver. When you know trouble is coming you reach for the shotgun.

Thats the Core.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:51:39 AM

Your problem with it is one of the reasons I feel the need to get one. It's hard to picture exactly what you are talking about without having one to fiddle with myself.

That's my excuse...

Def

665ae · **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:52:39 AM

Quote from: Defender on November 06, 2006, 01:51:39 AM

Your problem with it is one of the reasons I feel the need to get one. It's hard to picture exactly what you are talking about without having one to fiddle with myself.

That's my excuse...

Def

That sounds like a good excuse to me. I think I need one now for "research purposes."

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2006, 02:15:07 AM

Glad to see that you share my professional interest in this particular issue. I feel it's our duty to investigate these issues for the benefit of the multitool buying public.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2006, 02:19:45 AM

You guys have sold me on the concept, now you need to convince your wives! :-*

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2006, 03:02:46 AM

It's easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission....

She won't notice another tool around the house!

Def

665ae · **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2006, 03:21:11 AM

Hehe... yeah, my girlfriend won't notice if I sneak another one into the case.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2006, 03:24:46 AM

That's the nice thing about them all looking the same- all chromed or brushed steel, occasionally a black one here and there... Non tool people usually can't tell the difference- that's why the Juice models are so dangerous! My wife would notice a new purple one kicking around!

Def

colubrid · **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2006, 04:18:26 AM

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2006, 10:41:50 PM

I think I have managed to convince myself not to buy a Core... at least not yet. The cure may be worse than the disease however since the only way I could put it off was to buy an XE6 and a Pocket Power Plier.

Oh, and three SAKs.

And I will probably end up buying the pruner within the next week too.

But after that I'll probably end up buying the Core simply because I can't afford the treatments!

Def

CacherX4 · **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:36:25 AM

ohhh, to have just some of your money:)

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:41:34 AM

I wish I had some of my money too...

Def

J-sews · **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2006, 03:14:55 AM

Quote from: Defender on November 09, 2006, 10:41:50 PM

I think I have managed to convince myself not to buy a Core... at least not yet. The cure may be worse than the disease however since the only way I could put it off was to buy an XE6 and a Pocket Power Plier.

Oh, and three SAKs.

And I will probably end up buying the pruner within the next week too.

But after that I'll probably end up buying the Core simply because I can't afford the treatments!

Def

(Heh-heh, I like that Def guy. He reminds me of me.)

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2006, 01:29:23 AM

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Def

colubrid · **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2006, 04:47:45 AM

Def,
You really should get the Core, irregardless of what I said. The thing is the bomb even with the design flaw.

I just retruned the one I got back from LM to Walmart and got a brand spaankin new one that I will not open up all the way when taking out the medium screwdriver. If you do this to yours, it will get all scrathced up the first time it gets stuck. I am keeping mine in PRISTINE condition...

..well, at least until I use it as a hammer.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2006, 12:55:51 PM

I am quite certain I will get a Xore, and probably will sooner rather than later... perhaps I should have said I am not going to get a Core next!

Def

Fred · **Reply #21 on:** November 13, 2006, 04:59:36 PM

As long as you don't have a Core you have a excuse to get other tools.

"If I get this then I don't have to get a Core"

So by getting a Core you will no longer have an excuse and have to stop buying tools. Don't do it man!

colubrid · **Reply #22 on:** November 13, 2006, 09:00:50 PM

ya man. DO IT!

J-sews · **Reply #23 on:** November 14, 2006, 03:36:03 AM

(I've got this vision of Def in my mind right now, with a little Fred angel on one shoulder, arguing with the little colubrid devil on his other shoulder.)

CacherX4 · **Reply #24 on:** November 14, 2006, 03:55:12 AM

Def, I think you should not only buy one, you should get two of them and send me one:)

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #25 on:** November 14, 2006, 03:56:36 AM

Quote from: J-sews on November 14, 2006, 03:36:03 AM

(I've got this vision of Def in my mind right now, with a little Fred angel on one shoulder, arguing with the little colubrid devil on his other shoulder.)

That's not really too far from the truth....

Quote from: CacherX4 on November 14, 2006, 03:55:12 AM

Def, I think you should not only buy one, you should get two of them and send me one:)

The problem is I can't afford the first one!

Def

colubrid · **Reply #26 on:** November 15, 2006, 11:28:26 PM

Do it man. Dooooooo it!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #27 on:** January 11, 2007, 01:35:29 AM

I think this is a record... I still don't have one!

Who is proud of me, and who is disapointed?

Def

prime77 · **Reply #28 on:** January 11, 2007, 02:01:19 AM

Your will is stronger than mine. Every time you guys start talking about another tool that I don't have I get that want lust. I'm still trying to keep the new LM Charges out of my mind.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #29 on:** January 11, 2007, 02:05:28 AM

Yeah, that TTi is calling to me too...

Def

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