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Need to understand "Rebar Love"

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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #90 on: July 04, 2018, 01:09:51 PM
OH poor Rebar!  :o :ahhh
best luck in finding you Rebar Doug!   :tu: :salute:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #91 on: July 05, 2018, 09:09:39 AM
Day 5

A loose thread end on my shorts caught my eye this morning. Never travel without scissors, is my motto, and my only scissors on this trip are on the Rebar VX. Of course one could use the main blade for this, but scissors provide a more precise and clean cut for thin threads (unless you use the nightstand for a cutting board  >:D).
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #92 on: July 05, 2018, 11:53:22 AM
Sorry to hear this Doug :facepalm: I really do hope you find it and sorry to hear that the hook fiasco turned into an ER visit :oops: Best of luck buddy :salute: :tu:

and great pics DT :tu: We are still rooting for you and hope that the challenge goes well for you :tu: :like:


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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #93 on: July 06, 2018, 12:49:14 AM
Dang, Douglas!

Sorry for your troubles, brother. Hope things settle out and a new, awlsome, Rebar makes it's way into your pocket soon!

Best wishes,  :cheers:


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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #94 on: July 06, 2018, 01:20:20 AM
Howdy folks!

Just wanted to chime in here to share my love for the REBAR. It has been my go to since last December or so exclusively. It’s just a damn fine tool that has what I require although I feel they could have done better on the file. Perhaps on future versions.

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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #95 on: July 06, 2018, 01:21:08 AM
Well said, Sawman.  :tu:


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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #96 on: July 06, 2018, 02:24:12 AM
sawman,

Just out of curiosity, what about the Rebar file bugs you?

I personally find it overly aggressive, much like the newer Vic files. Some people really like aggressive files, but I find them hard to use sometimes, because the sharpness of the cutting lends it to walk astray every now and then. MT files are too small for aggressive filing. IMO The slot cut-out is limiting as well. It wasn't even necessary. IMO as well.
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #97 on: July 06, 2018, 04:14:00 AM
sawman,

Just out of curiosity, what about the Rebar file bugs you?

I personally find it overly aggressive, much like the newer Vic files. Some people really like aggressive files, but I find them hard to use sometimes, because the sharpness of the cutting lends it to walk astray every now and then. MT files are too small for aggressive filing. IMO The slot cut-out is limiting as well. It wasn't even necessary. IMO as well.
I think you summed it up quite well. I think something closer to the PST 2 IIRC would suit more purposes :tu:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #98 on: July 06, 2018, 04:16:21 AM
Thank you, sawman!
The PST2 file is one of my favorites too. :cheers:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #99 on: July 06, 2018, 04:27:23 AM
Jogging my memory of the good ole days when there were more Charges to choose from....

Makes me so wish LM would get back to more variety on some of their other tools as well. Knifeless REBAR is great but there are unlimited configurations they could be offering.

Who wants to see a Wave+ with the 3D Phillips and flat drivers like the original? Or at least make availalable more long bits like the MUT :salute:

Hmmmmm
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #100 on: July 06, 2018, 05:42:00 AM
Unfortunately I never got the chance to try out the file.  I did at least check it out and I think I would have liked the agressivness of it but I also realy like the diamond file side on the Wave and Surge.  I do agree that I don't think I would have liked the slot in it at all.  During the time I got to use mine befor loosing it I really liked the pliars agressive bite and how wide an opening they have.  I also liked the shape and robustness of the phillips.   
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #101 on: July 06, 2018, 05:51:17 AM
Douglas,

I feel your pain in losing your Rebar. I just lost a Buck knife I JUST bought, the first day I carried it. Not life changing, but sucks nonetheless.  :ahhh


Sawman,

I wish LM (or someone) would make a "build an MT program". I would pay extra for a fully customized tool from the factory that was warranted.  :cheers:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #102 on: July 06, 2018, 05:57:35 AM
+1 +1 +1 +1................................................................ :salute:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #103 on: July 06, 2018, 07:56:29 AM
+1 +1 +1 +1................................................................ :salute:

+1... fully agreed. Although Loki does his best to provide original parts, so tool transplants are at least possible without involving (sacrificing) another tool.

As to the file, I had better experiences with the Wave one so I transplanted one of those into the Rebar VX. The single-cut side of the Rebar file is difficult to steer.
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #104 on: July 06, 2018, 12:24:31 PM
Day 6

On the way home and waiting for the ferry.

No, I'm not driving that big rig balancing on the pliers :D
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #105 on: July 06, 2018, 02:53:04 PM
Looks warm there......

Nice Rebar!


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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #106 on: July 06, 2018, 06:12:12 PM
I failed on this challenge.   :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: I thought I had a Rebar but it was a camo blast instead. Could have swore I had a Rebar.  :think: :think:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #107 on: July 06, 2018, 07:32:10 PM
Could you do the discontinued model challenge? If you haven't done it already. :)
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #108 on: July 07, 2018, 03:56:36 AM
Well Pacu,
At least you didn't loose yours between the drive way and the bedroom.

Honestly I think mine got left under the hood of my son's truck when we were working on his lights and fell out some where between our place and his when he drove home. :facepalm:

We'll give it another go Pacu when we both have Rebars.  At least here, we can both get a preview of what to expect.   :tu:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #109 on: July 07, 2018, 11:11:56 AM
Day 7

Back home and a little tired of yesterday's drive (German motorways allow for fast travel between the occasional snarls but are tiring). Record of longest stretch of uninterrupted summer days about to be broken in the country where the trip started, Denmark.

So, for the moment, a steam punk shot... maybe more to come today, but not sure.

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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #110 on: July 07, 2018, 01:19:31 PM
Day 7 cont'd

Well, what do you know... yesterday on the ferry I thought I'd lost my watch (the one I got from my wife for my 40th)  :cry:. While unpacking after the drive I heard a sound and traced it to where said watch had fallen between two suitcases. The pin holding the wristband to the watch had bent and lost hold. I'm happy I found that watch again  :ahhh

Bending the pin straight was no problem even with the Rebar. I compared it with the SOG PAD - its compound leverage pliers allow the user to apply a lot of force, which in this case however proved a tad too much as the pin's outer sleeve is of relatively thin-walled construction and was crushed a little, thus blocking the inner studs. Had to apply some force at 90° offset to release the inner studs and let the spring do its job again. Here, with the Rebar pliers it is much easier to dose the force to just the amount required, at the cost of maximum applicable force of course.

Then I used my Rebar VX's non-standard jeweler's screwdriver to re-insert the pin, lodged in the wristband, into its receiving holes in the watch housing. I'm glad I added this often derided tool :D
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #111 on: July 08, 2018, 02:42:45 AM
D_T. Those spring bars never act right after they've been bent and straightened. Learned that from experience. I would definitely, as a watch guy, recommend purchasing a cheap assorted spring bar kit. I have seen them as low as a few dollars before and you get a lot of different sized spring bars.
If you notice the band not seeming to feel snug between the case lugs, then the repaired spring bar is close to coming out. And that never ends well for you or the watch. :ahhh
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #112 on: July 08, 2018, 11:12:09 AM
Thanks GLBM, I'll shop around for the assortment you mention. On superficial inspection though, the ends seemed springy enough and I have made sure they were well inserted in the holes - no problem so far one day after the repair ;)
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #113 on: July 08, 2018, 11:32:23 AM
Meanwhile, on Day 8, a short Sunday morning bike tour to get the pump up to revs again after some admittedly lazy days  :cheers:

The Rebar did not see any action, except for posing, to which it seems to be taking a liking :D
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #114 on: July 08, 2018, 03:23:24 PM
Thanks GLBM, I'll shop around for the assortment you mention. On superficial inspection though, the ends seemed springy enough and I have made sure they were well inserted in the holes - no problem so far one day after the repair ;)
Just found an offer in the Bay for € 5.00 incl. tool and shipping...  :o - and pulled the trigger - thanks for the tip GLBM  :salute:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #115 on: July 08, 2018, 03:27:52 PM
Just don't drop the box!

Happened to me while moving places a year ago.
I don't think I'll ever sort them out...


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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #116 on: July 08, 2018, 03:45:33 PM
Some very great uses DT :tu: :like:

I really do hate losing anything :facepalm: I have misplaced a flashlight recently and it is bugging me to death :ahhh it has to be in the house but where I have no idea :bnghd: This is been a great read so far though :salute: :like:


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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #117 on: July 08, 2018, 03:56:46 PM
Thanks GLBM, I'll shop around for the assortment you mention. On superficial inspection though, the ends seemed springy enough and I have made sure they were well inserted in the holes - no problem so far one day after the repair ;)
Just found an offer in the Bay for € 5.00 incl. tool and shipping...  :o - and pulled the trigger - thanks for the tip GLBM  :salute:
:cheers:

Awesome. That is a beautiul watch.  :)

Best of luck with the Rebar challenge. :salute:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #118 on: July 08, 2018, 03:57:39 PM
Just don't drop the box!

Happened to me while moving places a year ago.
I don't think I'll ever sort them out...
:rofl:

sorry, I couldn't resist. But thanks, I'll take the utmost care  :cheers:
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Re: Need to understand "Rebar Love"
Reply #119 on: July 08, 2018, 03:58:45 PM
Thanks GLBM, I'll shop around for the assortment you mention. On superficial inspection though, the ends seemed springy enough and I have made sure they were well inserted in the holes - no problem so far one day after the repair ;)
Just found an offer in the Bay for € 5.00 incl. tool and shipping...  :o - and pulled the trigger - thanks for the tip GLBM  :salute:
:cheers:

Awesome. That is a beautiul watch.  :)

Best of luck with the Rebar challenge. :salute:

Thanks! I'd hate to lose it again...
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