October 2019: the Lone Ranger Challenge

Rapidray · **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2019, 02:02:58 AM

Quote from: kamakiri on October 03, 2019, 12:11:18 AM

kamakiri Day 2:

Only use so far today was mail call duty. '72 Master Craftsman:
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Nice clip point!

cody6268 · **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2019, 03:06:49 AM

Quote from: kamakiri on October 03, 2019, 12:11:18 AM

kamakiri Day 2:

Only use so far today was mail call duty. '72 Master Craftsman:
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My favorite blade; and the reason I like the older SAKs so well.

Simon_Templar · **Reply #32 on:** October 03, 2019, 12:14:27 PM

Quote from: kamakiri on October 03, 2019, 12:11:18 AM

kamakiri Day 2:

Only use so far today was mail call duty. '72 Master Craftsman:
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What a beauty - I wish I had one of those!

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 03, 2019, 12:12:30 AM

It is indeed Simon... let's have some fun with this Challenge!!

We will, Barry

Simon_Templar · **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2019, 12:43:52 PM

Day 3

I encountered a tricky situation (well, tricky for a city dweller with kids) today for which the Ranger was not well suited I am sad to say. After the batteries of my son's toy train died, I got the Ranger out to screw open the battery compartment. Unfortunately, none of the three screwdrivers in the Ranger were right for the job. The bottle opener was a tad too wide for the large screw slot and the fine screwdriver on the back a tad too wide for the small screw slot. So I ended up using the can opener in the large slot, slightly damaging the screw head (in particular the small slot) in the process.

Conclusion: the Ranger got the job done, but at a price. I tried my Explorer's inline Philips on the screw afterwards; not perfect either but a lot more suitable.

On a happier note, ever since initiating this challenge have I been thinking about how to use every tool at least once in its course. One of the tools I came up short (of ideas) with was the small chisel. Sure, I would have found some obscure use case during the hiking trip we are planning for the end of this month, but most likely it would have been a very artificial situation. Well, today - in no small part due to my perfectly trimmed nails thanks to the Ranger's scissors and file - I did not manage to get the last (recessed) battery out of the battery compartment. Out came the chisel! Wedged out the battery no problem

That makes four different tools used so far.

Simon_Templar · **Reply #34 on:** October 03, 2019, 02:15:24 PM

Quote from: Rapidray on October 03, 2019, 02:00:40 AM

Nice black Ranger!

Thanks, Ray, you are too kind. When I got back into SAKs a few months ago, I found a dealer that sold plus scales very cheap, so I got myself a bunch. They were available in every colour as long as it was black. This has become a bit of a problem as almost all my knifes are now either black or translucent red. The good news is that I am not bored of solid red SAKs anymore

Barry Rowland · **Reply #35 on:** October 03, 2019, 03:37:42 PM

I've encountered this with all kinds of battery powered things Simon. I always got my Mighty Minichamp out and used the combo tool Philips head. Sort of negates the Challenge though

Day 2 saw us opening snacks with the scissors.

Simon_Templar · **Reply #36 on:** October 03, 2019, 03:50:21 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 03, 2019, 03:37:42 PM

I've encountered this with all kinds of battery powered things Simon. I always got my Mighty Minichamp out and used the combo tool Philips head. Sort of negates the Challenge though
Day 2 saw us opening snacks with the scissors.

CDs as snacks? You got a stomach of steel it seems.

Meanwhile, I went on a bike ride with the family and found the front brakes of my, uh, vintage bike were screeching. Fixed it with the bottle opener.

(Five tools used so far)

kamakiri · **Reply #37 on:** October 03, 2019, 04:55:54 PM

Quote from: Simon_Templar on October 03, 2019, 12:43:52 PM

Day 3

I encountered a tricky situation (well, tricky for a city dweller with kids) today for which the Ranger was not well suited I am sad to say. After the batteries of my son's toy train died, I got the Ranger out to screw open the battery compartment. Unfortunately, none of the three screwdrivers in the Ranger were right for the job. The bottle opener was a tad too wide for the large screw slot and the fine screwdriver on the back a tad too wide for the small screw slot. So I ended up using the can opener in the large slot, slightly damaging the screw head (in particular the small slot) in the process.

Conclusion: the Ranger got the job done, but at a price. I tried my Explorer's inline Philips on the screw afterwards; not perfect either but a lot more suitable.

On a happier note, ever since initiating this challenge have I been thinking about how to use every tool at least once in its course. One of the tools I came up short (of ideas) with was the small chisel. Sure, I would have found some obscure use case during the hiking trip we are planning for the end of this month, but most likely it would have been a very artificial situation. Well, today - in no small part due to my perfectly trimmed nails thanks to the Ranger's scissors and file - I did not manage to get the last (recessed) battery out of the battery compartment. Out came the chisel! Wedged out the battery no problem

That makes four different tools used so far.

Looks like a 'dual' slotted head. Did you try the 'big' SD on the cap lifter?

Simon_Templar · **Reply #38 on:** October 03, 2019, 05:09:18 PM

Quote from: kamakiri on October 03, 2019, 04:55:54 PM

Looks like a 'dual' slotted head. Did you try the 'big' SD on the cap lifter?

I did, it was too wide. It worked well on the same type of screw in the bicycle brake affair though

Rapidray · **Reply #39 on:** October 03, 2019, 05:17:11 PM

Quote from: Simon_Templar on October 03, 2019, 12:43:52 PM

Day 3

I encountered a tricky situation (well, tricky for a city dweller with kids) today for which the Ranger was not well suited I am sad to say. After the batteries of my son's toy train died, I got the Ranger out to screw open the battery compartment. Unfortunately, none of the three screwdrivers in the Ranger were right for the job. The bottle opener was a tad too wide for the large screw slot and the fine screwdriver on the back a tad too wide for the small screw slot. So I ended up using the can opener in the large slot, slightly damaging the screw head (in particular the small slot) in the process.

Conclusion: the Ranger got the job done, but at a price. I tried my Explorer's inline Philips on the screw afterwards; not perfect either but a lot more suitable.

On a happier note, ever since initiating this challenge have I been thinking about how to use every tool at least once in its course. One of the tools I came up short (of ideas) with was the small chisel. Sure, I would have found some obscure use case during the hiking trip we are planning for the end of this month, but most likely it would have been a very artificial situation. Well, today - in no small part due to my perfectly trimmed nails thanks to the Ranger's scissors and file - I did not manage to get the last (recessed) battery out of the battery compartment. Out came the chisel! Wedged out the battery no problem

That makes four different tools used so far.

Nice usages!

Rapidray · **Reply #40 on:** October 03, 2019, 05:18:08 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 03, 2019, 03:37:42 PM

I've encountered this with all kinds of battery powered things Simon. I always got my Mighty Minichamp out and used the combo tool Philips head. Sort of negates the Challenge though
Day 2 saw us opening snacks with the scissors.

Yummy

Rapidray · **Reply #41 on:** October 03, 2019, 05:19:11 PM

Quote from: Simon_Templar on October 03, 2019, 03:50:21 PM

CDs as snacks? You got a stomach of steel it seems.

Meanwhile, I went on a bike ride with the family and found the front brakes of my, uh, vintage bike were screeching. Fixed it with the bottle opener.

(Five tools used so far)

Very nice bike maintenance!

kamakiri · **Reply #42 on:** October 03, 2019, 05:37:39 PM

Quote from: Simon_Templar on October 03, 2019, 05:09:18 PM

I did, it was too wide. It worked well on the same type of screw in the bicycle brake affair though

I see it now. 3rd pic. Too wide for the recess/countersink in the plastic.

kamakiri · **Reply #43 on:** October 04, 2019, 12:24:16 AM

kamakiri Day 3:

One of the '76 Ranger copies in tow today:

Used the caplifter to scrape scale from a shutoff valve. Used the file and metal saw to change the compression ring and dress the edge of the copper pipe. That was on a hot water side that wasn't completely shut-off at the main...so I didn't take pics again until the new valve was back on:

And needed to grab another knife for the phillips to tighten one of the old knobs.

Small blade for mail call duty as usual. Missing the hawksbill a bit for that.

Rapidray · **Reply #44 on:** October 04, 2019, 12:25:18 AM

Nice usage

Barry Rowland · **Reply #45 on:** October 04, 2019, 07:37:30 AM

Especially with what was in the bag under the CD pack

Looking good everyone!

Barry Rowland · **Reply #46 on:** October 04, 2019, 03:01:17 PM

Day 3: Used the file to clean up some bolt holes in a shower bench.

Rapidray · **Reply #47 on:** October 04, 2019, 04:52:43 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 04, 2019, 03:01:17 PM

Day 3: Used the file to clean up some bolt holes in a shower bench.

Good usage

Simon_Templar · **Reply #48 on:** October 04, 2019, 10:53:42 PM

Quote from: kamakiri on October 04, 2019, 12:24:16 AM

kamakiri Day 3:

One of the '76 Ranger copies in tow today:
(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

Used the caplifter to scrape scale from a shutoff valve. Used the file and metal saw to change the compression ring and dress the edge of the copper pipe. That was on a hot water side that wasn't completely shut-off at the main...so I didn't take pics again until the new valve was back on:

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

And needed to grab another knife for the phillips to tighten one of the old knobs.

Small blade for mail call duty as usual. Missing the hawksbill a bit for that.

Well done, Kamakiri!

The Ranger saved the day it seems

Simon_Templar · **Reply #49 on:** October 04, 2019, 10:57:52 PM

Day 4

Busy office day, so not much action for the Ranger. But now the weekend calls. Cheers!

(Six tools used so far)

Simon_Templar · **Reply #50 on:** October 04, 2019, 11:00:46 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 04, 2019, 03:01:17 PM

Day 3: Used the file to clean up some bolt holes in a shower bench.

Nice one, Barry. Still unsure if I will be able to use the file on anything other than my nails during this challenge.

kamakiri · **Reply #51 on:** October 05, 2019, 01:17:03 AM

kamakiri Day 4:

'71/'72 Ranger today:

Just mail call duty and household packaging so far today.

Might find out how an old 5-twist CS would work tonight...pics later if it gets used. Good idea for your day 4 use, Simon!

Rapidray · **Reply #52 on:** October 05, 2019, 01:54:59 AM

Quote from: Simon_Templar on October 04, 2019, 10:57:52 PM

Day 4

Busy office day, so not much action for the Ranger. But now the weekend calls. Cheers!

(Six tools used so far)

Rapidray · **Reply #53 on:** October 05, 2019, 01:55:40 AM

Quote from: kamakiri on October 05, 2019, 01:17:03 AM

kamakiri Day 4:

'71/'72 Ranger today:
(Image removed from quote.)

Just mail call duty and household packaging so far today.

Might find out how an old 5-twist CS would work tonight...pics later if it gets used. Good idea for your day 4 use, Simon!

Nice clip point!

kamakiri · **Reply #54 on:** October 05, 2019, 03:05:20 AM

Quote from: Rapidray on October 05, 2019, 01:55:40 AM

Nice clip point!

Thanks Ray! I always wonder if it's one of the first Rangers or it was actually a custom order of some sort. It doesn't even have a back SD. Lots of Master Craftsman models around that bridge from this period into the mid '70s, but not a lot of Rangers with the new saw and the clip point together.