Good pic! I like reflection photos.
Day 17The Spirit got a lot of use today! First I roasted a turkey for my wife's work luncheon tomorrow. When I checked the thermometer the battery was drained. Of course. That one time you need that stupid thing. So I went to the store and got a battery, and the Spirit assisted in replacing it.While the turkey was in the oven I worked on a leather sheath. The Spirit got to cut leather, lend a hand with the awl to mark holes, cut thread, and so on.I also received some packages today, and I used the chisel to open them. Gotta love that tool!
Some great usages!
Yep that tool is AWLSOME. Add full sized scissors, OHO blade and replacable cutters, I might even consider a diamond file on on side. and it would be the PERFECT mid sized MT. Upgade the chisel, add replaceable cutters and OHO blade, I might even consider a diamond file on on side. and it's big brother Swisstool would be the PERFECT HEAVY DUTY MT.
OHO...diamond file...replaceable wire cutters...Mmm...sounds like your’re waving around a product from another brand.
Day 18After I was done in the shower tonight I noticed that my body lotion was almost empty. It is one of those that has a pump on it. From experience I know that there is still plenty of lotion in it to last me another week or so, but the pump cannot get it anymore. So I used the blade to cut it open. Now I can use up the rest I scrap it out and put it into a small resealable container so it doesn't dry out. Of course I took the second picture after I had scraped most of it out already (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)After that the Spirit assisted in opening a beer, which I am enjoying right now (Image removed from quote.)
Day 22 - Typical boring day... NOT! Was washing clothes and noticed the upper agitator was not working. Strengthened my hands by alternating moving the agitator manually to get the clothes churned. Then watched a video on agitators, and found that the fix is easy - and ordered parts through Amazon Prime. Parts are expected to arrive on Monday. 1) Used the Can Opener Screwdriver to remove the upper sealed cap 2) Had to remove the keeper, and seen I needed a square tool, probably an 1/2 inch ratchet extension. However, I stuck the end of the Spirit X handle in, and it fit. So held the lower agitator and removed the upper. 3) Bolt showing the lower agitator bolt. Did not have to remove it as the lower has quite a lot of tension on it still. 4) Inner mechanism with worn out dogs. They all were broken and fell apart. Used the awl to move the plastic keeper upwards, and to remove the movable dog remnants. 5) Shattered dog parts 6) Another shot on how bad those fell apart. $4 to 8 for parts. Ordered them after doing a search on the model number. After work I was looking for a decent sized bowl, and a small pot. Bought a TFal non-stick pot, and had to remove the plastic on the outside, and then tightened the glass lid screw. Strange looking end bit though. Looked like a star with a longer, uncentered, flathead slot. Found this square stoneware bowl that I had to buy. Cooked two different chicken soup cans with extra added ingredients. Think am going to like this bowl, as it kept the soup warm for a long time as I wanted. Got a round ceramic bowl too. Could not decide between the two, so got both.
Day 22 - Typical boring day... NOT! Was washing clothes and noticed the upper agitator was not working. Strengthened my hands by alternating moving the agitator manually to get the clothes churned. Then watched a video on agitators, and found that the fix is easy - and ordered parts through Amazon Prime. Parts are expected to arrive on Monday. (Image removed from quote.) 1) Used the Can Opener Screwdriver to remove the upper sealed cap 2) Had to remove the keeper, and seen I needed a square tool, probably an 1/2 inch ratchet extension. However, I stuck the end of the Spirit X handle in, and it fit. So held the lower agitator and removed the upper. 3) Bolt showing the lower agitator bolt. Did not have to remove it as the lower has quite a lot of tension on it still. 4) Inner mechanism with worn out dogs. They all were broken and fell apart. Used the awl to move the plastic keeper upwards, and to remove the movable dog remnants. 5) Shattered dog parts 6) Another shot on how bad those fell apart. $4 to 8 for parts. Ordered them after doing a search on the model number. After work I was looking for a decent sized bowl, and a small pot. Bought a TFal non-stick pot, and had to remove the plastic on the outside, and then tightened the glass lid screw. Strange looking end bit though. Looked like a star with a longer, uncentered, flathead slot. (Image removed from quote.) Found this square stoneware bowl that I had to buy. Cooked two different chicken soup cans with extra added ingredients. Think am going to like this bowl, as it kept the soup warm for a long time as I wanted. Got a round ceramic bowl too. Could not decide between the two, so got both. (Image removed from quote.)
Day 19The Executive and the nail clipper arrived today and the Spirit got to unpack both of them.The nail clipper is ok, nothing to get excited about. Don't really care for the fail (see what I did there ) on it. It will be on car duty. I really like the Executive though! Perfect size to carry it around the house and to cover basic needs. Once this challenge is over it will become part of my rotation. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Day 23 - Rear cargo light was not working. Never replaced the light before, so silly me removed the entire thing. Looked up the light online and discovered this was not a twist off light, but the bugger slides in and out of the twist lock. Screwy design if you ask me. Used the pliers to pull out the bulb as it was stuck in there quite snug. Will have to do some searching to find a LED replacement that is not carbus but wired end. (Image removed from quote.) Took a nap before work. Was wore out, and had to wait for FedEx to show up for a signature-required delivery. So wasted the entire day waiting. This bug was causing other issues, so bought some medicine to help with that issue too. Was opening the blister package with the chisel. Faster and easier than folding, ripping, peeling, and pushing the pills through... got it done the faster way. (Image removed from quote.) And when I got home I decided to forgo the soup and wind down with a mug of orange juice + rum. Used the main blade to stir the mixture in. (Image removed from quote.) Was at work earlier and was trying to cut a finger hole with the cable cutter, but it was not cutting very well. So, how does one sharpen the curved cable cutter part of the chisel? Have a Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker with triangular ceramic stones. Does not seem to be any preset angle that fits the angle of the cable cutter. Bought this sharpener for its simplicity: keep blade in a vertical position, drag down on the rods. Nearly foolproof. Looks like that I would require some other near foolproof system of sharpening to have a quick cutting edge. Liked the razor-edge the cutter had originally. Hard to think that cutting three cardboard boxes would of worn off the sharp edge so quickly.
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