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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #120 on: May 04, 2017, 07:12:29 PM
Well I missed my old powerlock  :-\ so I'm back in my old club with a Bo eod version and love it  :salute: too my old powerlock,bottom my new one  :salute:
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #121 on: May 04, 2017, 08:27:44 PM
Nice and welcome back to the club.
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #122 on: May 04, 2017, 08:41:33 PM
Cheers Nate  :tu: I'll take some pics out doors Friday as doing more work in my yard  :tu:


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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #123 on: May 11, 2017, 09:34:20 AM
So is anyone still using a powerlock ? I still think this is one of sog's best MT'S  it's been one of my favourite heavy duty MT'S  :salute:
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #126 on: May 11, 2017, 02:30:25 PM


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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #127 on: May 11, 2017, 02:33:56 PM
More work out in my yard today  :salute:
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #128 on: May 11, 2017, 03:27:34 PM
I use my old one from time to time. I tend to carry the PowerAssist more.
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #129 on: May 11, 2017, 03:39:48 PM
My toys:

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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #130 on: May 11, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
 :like: these pliers are good  ;)
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #131 on: October 17, 2017, 10:03:27 AM
You cut a nail with you PL?? I heard that the steel of the jaws is too soft and can easily bend, but don't seem so...


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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #132 on: October 17, 2017, 10:04:32 AM
Hi guys!! I'm waiting my fist sog, a PowerLock Traveler...can i join the club??


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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #133 on: October 17, 2017, 03:52:44 PM
Hi guys!! I'm waiting my fist sog, a PowerLock Traveler...can i join the club??
Heck yeah! Take some pictures for us when it arrives!
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #134 on: October 17, 2017, 10:00:42 PM
You cut a nail with you PL?? I heard that the steel of the jaws is too soft and can easily bend, but don't seem so...

my old Powerlock (RIP      :cry:) had a dented cutter due to trying to cut something I thought it would cut, but the steel was too soft.
Hopefully you can appreciate the dent in the pics





and yeah, since I last posted in this club I've lost the tool so I don't belong here anymore     :-[

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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #135 on: October 18, 2017, 06:52:45 PM
Hi guys!! My powerlock is at home!! i've just a question for you: is normal that the little pieces that covers the compound system moves a little bit? When i pull out from the blister it seems that they were rock solid, but now after a few flick they moves a little.. i've to ask amazon for a change or is all ok?


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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #136 on: October 19, 2017, 11:14:43 PM
Here the new baby!! Really funny to play with her, but i spotted a few imperfections and i don't know if is normal or not...
The needlenose points pf the pliers are slightly not aligned...
the spring on the 1/4 inch socket drive fall off too often, but i can fix it...
the lock of the tools isn't so smooth and solid as the Leatherman one, but it works well...
As i told in a previous post, the little pieces that covers the compound system moves a little bit...
The scissors are really useless... worst scissors ever seen, i'll probably swap with the v-cutter (that seems way better).

Your powerlock are perfect? Or you have my same problems too?
The overall impression is good, but i really would know if my exemplar is defective or if sog quality control standard is...this...


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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #137 on: October 20, 2017, 04:20:46 PM
being the owner of 6 SOGs, and 3 more that I don't have anymore...it is normal   :D
All SOG scissors are bad, ugly and work very bad for most things.
Their tools are usually smooth as butter but the implements and their locks are often gritty, hard to use and don't always lock properly, they fail under force much sooner than Leatherman locks in my experience.
Both my Powerlocks had locking issues (those drivers bit me more than once under pressure when the locks disengaged)



The spring in the 1/4th driver is usually solid (on 3 of my 4 SOGs that have it) but on one of my PL it also fell with alarming ease
And as for the alignment, many tools from all brands (yes, Victorinox, LM and Gerber too) have that mis-alignment and unless it's something horrendous and blatant I wouldn't worry much.
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #138 on: October 20, 2017, 05:01:04 PM
Nothing that could compromise the full functionality of the pliers... and nothing that i can' fix with a diamond stone... i've already fixed the spring on the 1/4 inch drive using a little piece of heat shrink tubing... now i want to sharp the can opener to use it as a pack opener... if you have any other little mod to suggest, talk!


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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #139 on: October 20, 2017, 05:03:21 PM
The new baby with her new "bit kit"
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #140 on: January 08, 2018, 11:37:17 PM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #141 on: January 09, 2018, 12:04:36 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #142 on: January 09, 2018, 03:08:54 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:

Ok, thanks man!  :salute:
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #143 on: January 09, 2018, 04:07:38 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:

Ok, thanks man!  :salute:
:cheers:
On the plus side, SOG PowerLock MTs didn't suffer much when they changed country of origin. So that's a BIG plus. :)
Congrats on the BO PowerLock! They are a real workhorse and look quite nice as well! :)
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #144 on: January 12, 2018, 02:13:04 AM
Just got mine in today! :mail: Does anyone know if the Powerlock series is still made in the US?
They are not. The tell tell is the switch from 1/4 bolts to allen key screws. US models had 1/4 screws.
Some allen key screw versions were US, but the only tell tell is the plier head. If it is not engraved USA, it is most likely not US made. However, with that said, the quality is very close. :tu:

Ok, thanks man!  :salute:
:cheers:
On the plus side, SOG PowerLock MTs didn't suffer much when they changed country of origin. So that's a BIG plus. :)
Congrats on the BO PowerLock! They are a real workhorse and look quite nice as well! :)

Thanks brother! The quality on this one does seem really good. I haven't had a chance to really try it out yet, but am going to this weekend :cheers:
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #145 on: January 23, 2018, 06:40:56 AM
Some nice Powerlocks pictured here!

Been on the lookout for what I believe is a transitional Powerlock. USA handles/frames with non-USA(possibly) redesigned plier head. Plus the SOG going around the pivot is cool. :)
Finally found one for cheap.  :woohoo: Pictured next to the USA marked Powerlock and pictures with some of the SOG stable.
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #146 on: April 08, 2018, 09:53:40 PM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #147 on: April 09, 2018, 01:49:47 AM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #148 on: April 09, 2018, 02:40:30 PM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
The satin V-Cutter  :D
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Re: powerlock owners club,
Reply #149 on: April 09, 2018, 03:06:00 PM
I'm in, mine should be in by Friday :mail: :like:
Welcome to the PL club, MattGyver! :like:
Which version do you have on the way?
The satin V-Cutter  :D

that was my first SOG too  :cheers:
My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

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