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Tom Munch · **Reply #90 on:** February 01, 2007, 05:53:31 AM

http://www.gadgetbargains.com/ps-ps1675uv.html

Tom Munch · **Reply #91 on:** February 01, 2007, 05:54:52 AM

http://www.brucemedical.com/nn729.html

Tom Munch · **Reply #92 on:** February 01, 2007, 05:55:44 AM

http://www.etravelergear.com/lockdeicer.html

Tom Munch · **Reply #93 on:** February 01, 2007, 05:58:52 AM

http://www.1ofakindstuff.com/Lock-De-Icer.html

Tom Munch · **Reply #94 on:** February 01, 2007, 06:54:23 AM

Shrade IQ-180 I-Quip

Tom Munch · **Reply #95 on:** February 01, 2007, 06:55:50 AM

Schrade ST175CP Navitool

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #96 on:** February 01, 2007, 11:38:56 AM

Wow, this one was only 4 pages when I went to bed!

I have one of those lock de-icer/light keychain things (the grey/black one that was first posted) and I'll tell you it might work for the light frost found in California or something but it won't do much in a real winter. Not unless you have lots of batteries and time to kill!

Def

parnass · **Reply #97 on:** February 01, 2007, 08:27:14 PM

Quote from: Tom Munch on February 01, 2007, 06:54:23 AM

Shrade IQ-180 I-Quip

Looks like it has room for a cooling fan.

Tom Munch · **Reply #98 on:** February 01, 2007, 08:54:01 PM

Def,

The last one of the bunch posted looks like it might be more industrial with the sleeve covering the heating element. It might be worth a try. I'm afraid the torch could damage paint.

As far as the pages go, we did get a little carried away.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #99 on:** February 01, 2007, 10:32:20 PM

It's a forum- you are supposed to post! I have no complaints about that at all!

Most of the locks that experience freezing up (in my experience anyway) are the heavy deadbolt types that stick out from a door. These types can be heated quickly and easily with a torch, and the ones on a car are easiest to get unstuck by heating the key and inserting it.

Def

Anthony · **Reply #100 on:** February 02, 2007, 05:16:10 AM

I came across a pretty basic multitool today while digging through bits and peices of tools at work looking for something...it's bases on a fold out hex key set, but instead of hex keys, there's two Phillips head drivers, two flat drivers, and a pointed peice (is there a technical term for those?)

I shot it with some WD-40 to loosen it up a bit..I'll see if I can snap a pic tomorrow.

joebw · **Reply #101 on:** February 02, 2007, 09:37:27 PM

Hi,

For those looking for a pen-type multi like the one Tom described in Reply #65 inthis thread, take a look at Duluth Trading. They have one for less than $20.

Joe

Tom Munch · **Reply #102 on:** February 02, 2007, 10:01:57 PM

Duluth pen

http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/22608.aspx?feature=Product_6

Tom Munch · **Reply #103 on:** February 05, 2007, 04:36:28 PM

Archer Folding Pliers mentioned above.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #104 on:** February 06, 2007, 12:29:59 PM

Great list- I can see I am going to have to clear my schedule for a while!

Def

Tom Munch · **Reply #105 on:** February 06, 2007, 04:15:21 PM

Yeah - great LONG list. I'll have to get back to it later today. Thanks for digging it up.

Tom Munch · **Reply #106 on:** February 08, 2007, 03:46:21 PM

lonediver,

I've seen all of those & they're mostly no use. The last time I used an Allen wrench on a guitar was probably 5 years ago. Thanks for looking though.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #107 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:17:52 PM

Not a fan of locking nuts or Floyd Rose?

I always preferred the classic styling and function of a Bigsby for the rare occasions I felt I wanted to quickly de-tune my guitar. Nowadays I stick to Gibson style stop tailpieces...

Def

Tom Munch · **Reply #108 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:22:42 PM

I have a Wilkerson on my Strat, but I've never wanted a locking nut. All I use an Allen wrench for is to adjust intonation or neck warp. I've haven't had real problems with either of those for quite a while. I humidify my office & don't travel to humid places very often.

Stormdrane · **Reply #109 on:** February 10, 2007, 11:17:20 AM

I picked up this Coast Fishing Multi-Toolbox at Walmart this morning for $6.97. I've seen similar ones before, but this is different in having a marlinspike, hookpuller, and diamond file with a hook groove. I couldn't find this specific model on Coast's website or anywhere else(FT3901CP). The package says it's made of 440C,

I dunno. I think it's ok for the price and it'll find a spot in my tacklebox.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #110 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:37:04 PM

I've been looking for something like that to test out- let me know if you are near Wal Mart again sometime soon and I'll cover the cost plus shipping.

Def

Anthony · **Reply #111 on:** February 10, 2007, 05:30:59 PM

I always see marlin spikes on old fishing tools and knives (and new ones in this case)...what is it used for? Just a handy spike to have like a long awl?

Tom Munch · **Reply #112 on:** February 10, 2007, 05:49:29 PM

Marlinspikes are invaluable for untying wet knots in ropes. You work the spike into the knot & loosen it enough to untie it. They can also be used to aid in tying & working difficult knots.

Tom Munch · **Reply #113 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:19:05 PM

I don't use it much unless we're out in the canoe or camping. In the summer it's fun to teach the kids how to lash branches together to make a fort in the mountains.

I use to sail competitively, & a good knowledge of knots helped quite often. I could have used a good marlinspike on some of the wet knots I use to encounter then.

I did hazmat education a few summers working oil booms in the river & down at the lake. We had a lot of wet rope then too.

shecky · **Reply #114 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:08:32 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on February 01, 2007, 01:55:22 AM

Here's a type I don't own but really like.

http://www.elinemerchandising.com/TL61815.html

That looks like an interesting take on the Frosch tool.

Stormdrane · **Reply #115 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:21:29 AM

Quote from: Defender on February 10, 2007, 04:37:04 PM

I've been looking for something like that to test out- let me know if you are near Wal Mart again sometime soon and I'll cover the cost plus shipping.

Def

I'll keep an eye out for it next time I'm over there.

J-sews · **Reply #116 on:** February 18, 2007, 04:03:30 AM

Lonediver told me about this one. It's an Alltrade brand reversable plier tool, with folding blades and screwdrivers. (Made in China)
The plier heads are fairly decent quality, with good fit and finish.

But the folding blades are of stunningly bad quality.

J-sews · **Reply #117 on:** February 18, 2007, 06:08:32 PM

It's actually a fairly good idea. Not as a carry tool (it's too big for that) but it would have been a handy item to have in the car for emergencies.

Too bad the blades and screwdrivers are so crude.

J-sews · **Reply #118 on:** February 18, 2007, 07:06:35 PM

Quote from: lonediver on February 18, 2007, 06:41:22 PM

I feel a modding feeling coming on .

I hope you don't mind, I posted a picture of one of your previous creations here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,738.0.html

Tom Munch · **Reply #119 on:** February 19, 2007, 10:51:17 PM

Found an interesting site with wrenches of days gone by.

http://home.neb.rr.com/mvwcnews/womc.html

Here's one of the cooler wrenches from the site.

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