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england Offline Rathbone

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Howdo from the U.K.
on: November 21, 2016, 04:06:49 PM
Hi all, I'm in the U.K.For years I have persevered with a small aerial key from a Ford Fiesta, which I have used as a screwdriver, box cutter, mini prybar and scraper. I used to think " If only someone would make a little thingy that I could keep on my keys..."

Then I discovered I'd been living under a rock for decades.  :D

Because of U.K. laws and the public facing nature of my job, I don't edc a blade, but do have Alox Farmer, Dime and Clutch. However, I'm firmly in the keychain carrying ranks.

I've also a background in engineering, so I'm not adverse to a little diy toolmaking.
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #1 on: November 21, 2016, 04:17:53 PM
Greetings and Welcome.  Where theres a will theres a way,  I never understood that saying as a kid.  As I got older and began to figure things out that saying hit me like a ton of bricks.  Being limited is a state of mind and while it may not be legally permissible to carry certain items around the world theres certainly no shortage of options. 

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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #2 on: November 21, 2016, 04:18:40 PM
Welcome, plenty of options for EDC for you  :tu:
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england Offline Rathbone

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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #3 on: November 21, 2016, 05:40:12 PM
Over the years I've become something of the consummate bodge artist. 8) Many a bent paper clip or piece of tape has got me out of trouble. That being said, there's nothing like having the correct tool for the job.

I've just been doodling something that I may make for my keychain. Sort of dogtag sized cutter.
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #4 on: November 21, 2016, 06:32:00 PM
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #5 on: November 21, 2016, 06:33:09 PM
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #6 on: November 21, 2016, 10:40:27 PM
Welcome to the forum!

I am sure you will get lots of input on any design you come up with, whether you like it or not!  :D

Glad to see another UK member here- sooner or later we are going to have enough UK members to start a serious lobby!  UK Meetups are going to start to look like Burning Man in the US!  :D
 
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #7 on: November 21, 2016, 10:46:33 PM
Welcome!

Where do you UK'ers keep comming from??
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #8 on: November 21, 2016, 10:48:32 PM
Quote from: Mechanickal on November 21, 2016, 10:46:33 PM
Welcome!

Where do you UK'ers keep comming from??
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Nepal?   :think:

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Reply #9 on: November 21, 2016, 10:52:59 PM
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #10 on: November 22, 2016, 11:45:38 AM
Welcome Basil Rathbone  :salute: Where you from in the UK?
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #11 on: November 22, 2016, 12:01:41 PM
Welcome aboard  :tu:
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #12 on: November 22, 2016, 05:36:10 PM
Welcome to :MTO: Rathbone  :cheers: Good to have you with us :tu:
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #13 on: November 22, 2016, 05:41:24 PM
Welcome aboard  :cheers:


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Reply #14 on: November 22, 2016, 09:18:13 PM
Welcome  :cheers:
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Re: Howdo from the U.K.
Reply #15 on: December 07, 2016, 12:28:23 AM
Welcome. :salute: :salute:
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