Ya Gotta be...Tough Tool Schrade

gerleatherberman · **Reply #240 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:12:42 PM

Quote from: Greg Jones on February 07, 2019, 03:17:34 PM

Quote from: gerleatherberman on February 07, 2019, 05:28:17 AM
As promised, the tool loadout photos in the ST5E(early Craftsman stamped version).

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I like that setup

Thanks, Greg!

gerleatherberman · **Reply #241 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:16:07 PM

Day 7:

Used the file to clean up a small horn for a wood pipe that fell off. Cleaned the pipe side as well. Used some glue to attach. Filled any holes in the horn with a filler stick.

Two beauty shots.

Wspeed · **Reply #242 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:19:55 PM

Nice work and pics GLBM

gerleatherberman · **Reply #243 on:** February 07, 2019, 08:54:30 PM

Quote from: Wspeed on February 07, 2019, 07:19:55 PM

Nice work and pics GLBM

Thank you, W!

Douglas · **Reply #244 on:** February 08, 2019, 01:58:47 AM

Quote from: Wspeed on February 07, 2019, 07:19:55 PM

Nice work and pics GLBM

Day 7
Finally found the real purpose behind the scribe, awl.

cody6268 · **Reply #245 on:** February 08, 2019, 03:12:02 AM

I actually used the blade today, and I had 3 other knives (Ladybug, MiniChamp, Camillus) on me:

First was opening up some mail--turns out in my final semester of college (finished in Dec. (though technically graduated in May; as I forgot to apply for graduation until November) with a BS in management through the local college online I was on the President's List. So, I got a BS in BS.

Secondly, I removed the zip-ties on this model tractor I picked up at Tractor Supply today; since I already had it out thinking the cutters would work. Really wish Ertl had stuck with wires. Guess the zip-ties were cheaper.

Noa Isumi · **Reply #246 on:** February 08, 2019, 04:02:20 AM

Day 7
Pliers, for when you just can't quite reach that box you're about to drop on your head....

Ps
I caught it.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #247 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:21:17 AM

Quote from: Douglas on February 08, 2019, 01:58:47 AM

Quote from: Wspeed on February 07, 2019, 07:19:55 PM
Nice work and pics GLBM

Day 7
Finally found the real purpose behind the scribe, awl.
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Thanks, Douglas!
If they had advertised it as a packing tape cutter, they would have probably sold kore TTs.

Quote from: cody6268 on February 08, 2019, 03:12:02 AM

I actually used the blade today, and I had 3 other knives (Ladybug, MiniChamp, Camillus) on me:

First was opening up some mail--turns out in my final semester of college (finished in Dec. (though technically graduated in May; as I forgot to apply for graduation until November) with a BS in management through the local college online I was on the President's List. So, I got a BS in BS.

Secondly, I removed the zip-ties on this model tractor I picked up at Tractor Supply today; since I already had it out thinking the cutters would work. Really wish Ertl had stuck with wires. Guess the zip-ties were cheaper.
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Very cool, cody!

Congrats on college and nice model tractor too.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #248 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:21:57 AM

Quote from: Noa Isumi on February 08, 2019, 04:02:20 AM

Day 7
Pliers, for when you just can't quite reach that box you're about to drop on your head....

Ps
I caught it.

Worked like a charm!

Noa Isumi · **Reply #249 on:** February 08, 2019, 06:09:28 AM

Of course it worked. I'm always using my multi-tools to drag stuff up places I can't get to.

Int his case I just pushed the pliers into the cardboard to drag it off.

But there is another way.
Ialway figured that was why the saw and the file where in opposite handles(joking). Just spread the handles in opposite directions and then extend the saw and file.
Hold on to the file and try to hook the package with the teeth of the saw.
On most full-size multi tools that'll give you anywhere from 8-12 in of extra reach

Just don't drop and break whatever it is you're trying to get.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #250 on:** February 08, 2019, 06:30:29 AM

I'd be going nuts!

Luckily, at my job, I stack and unstack the storage boxes. Never more than 2 Meters high.

Greg Jones · **Reply #251 on:** February 08, 2019, 01:58:02 PM

Great uses everyone

Cody, congrats on your Diploma
Douglas, the Scribe/does It's share for sure
GLBM, awlways great to see what you're up to
Noah, great improvisation with the TT

Greg Jones · **Reply #252 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:41:20 PM

Day 8

Used the serrated blade to share a sandwich

Wspeed · **Reply #253 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:43:18 PM

Nice

Greg Jones · **Reply #254 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:47:42 PM

Wspeed · **Reply #255 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:56:51 PM

gerleatherberman · **Reply #256 on:** February 08, 2019, 06:41:32 PM

Quote from: Greg Jones on February 08, 2019, 05:41:20 PM

Day 8

Used the serrated blade to share a sandwich

Looks delicious. Even better that the ToughTool made quick work of it.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #257 on:** February 08, 2019, 11:01:35 PM

Day 8:

Used the scraper blade to open some Imodium for a mild upset stomach. Fixed right up.

Then used the wood saw to cut 3/4" dowels.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #258 on:** February 08, 2019, 11:02:33 PM

And one more shot.

Wspeed · **Reply #259 on:** February 08, 2019, 11:14:09 PM

Great uses and pics again everyone

Noa Isumi · **Reply #260 on:** February 08, 2019, 11:46:14 PM

Day8
Cellphone stand
Found this use last weekend.
Because of the TT's unique side opening just extend small tools to hold the phone and long ones to stand it upright

No this isnt my phone
It a prepaid found months ago in the parking lot at work w/o sim
But I cant display my phone and take a pic with it of it at the same time...

Wspeed · **Reply #261 on:** February 08, 2019, 11:54:58 PM

Good idea Noa

cody6268 · **Reply #262 on:** February 09, 2019, 03:17:36 AM

Uh, nothing much. Today's only use was opening this here Hot Pocket this evening. Did carry it in my pocket, while an HD tool, the TT is not bulky at all. Same with the Mr. Pinchy; I can pocket it like a PST and it not feel like a brick.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #263 on:** February 09, 2019, 03:37:05 AM

Quote from: Wspeed on February 08, 2019, 11:14:09 PM

Great uses and pics again everyone

Thank you, W!

Quote from: Noa Isumi on February 08, 2019, 11:46:14 PM

Day8
Cellphone stand
Found this use last weekend.
Because of the TT's unique side opening just extend small tools to hold the phone and long ones to stand it upright

No this isnt my phone
It a prepaid found months ago in the parking lot at work w/o sim
But I cant display my phone and take a pic with it of it at the same time...

Very cool usage, Noa! I had not idea the ToughTool was so 21st century.

Quote from: cody6268 on February 09, 2019, 03:17:36 AM

Uh, nothing much. Today's only use was opening this here Hot Pocket this evening. Did carry it in my pocket, while an HD tool, the TT is not bulky at all. Same with the Mr. Pinchy; I can pocket it like a PST and it not feel like a brick.

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Hot Pocket extraction is still very important.

I must agree with the pocket statement. I've been carrying mine in my back left pocket since we started, with tool side facing away from my butt, and it hasn't been an issue.

As you said, like the Pinchy and PST, along with the Spirit and PowerAccess.

Douglas · **Reply #264 on:** February 09, 2019, 04:10:48 AM

Great info and picks. Not feeling to well, but still had to load up for a nine hour trip in the morning. The scribe tool is proving to be more useful than expected.
Day 8
Scribed open a blister pack of tie down straps.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #265 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:04:47 AM

Quote from: Douglas on February 09, 2019, 04:10:48 AM

Great info and picks. Not feeling to well, but still had to load up for a nine hour trip in the morning. The scribe tool is proving to be more useful than expected.
Day 8
Scribed open a blister pack of tie down straps.

Hope you feel better soon, Douglas!

The scribe seems to be something I need to remember to use.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #266 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:16:20 AM

Today I came to a realization. The ToughTool is a pretty smooth operating tool. That is quite a thing considering the time it was released in 1996. It wouldn't be until the following year a smoother operating tool would be released, which was the SwissTool. The ToughTool does have an advantage over some of the best tools of the time. The implements are notably easier to access than any other tool of the era. No fingernails? Bump the other side with your hand and the tools ease out a bit. Then, even with gloves on, you can extend the tool you need further and tuck the rest back into the handles.
Not the most refined thing I've experienced with a multi tool, but something I felt like rambling about.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #267 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:49:14 AM

Here are photos of the Pat. Pend. TT. It isn't the early one and is almost identical to the one I'm using for the challenge. I was able to fluff it up into a collection tool.

After 2.5hrs of cleaning and tuning.

Anka · **Reply #268 on:** February 09, 2019, 11:13:10 AM

Really interesting tool, thanks to all doing the challenge. Looking forward to thread updates!

Anka

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gerleatherberman · **Reply #269 on:** February 09, 2019, 02:20:10 PM

Thank you, Anka!

It has been quite interesting to say the least. A lot if the times we do challenges with typically used tools, which are a lot of fun, but the odd tools really are quite special.

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