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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #30 on: November 06, 2019, 12:59:42 AM
Nice shot Outback, and excelent uses SirVic.   :cheers: Just love me some Spirits... :drink: :whistle:
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Reply #31 on: November 06, 2019, 04:42:13 AM
 :D :cheers:


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Reply #32 on: November 06, 2019, 09:53:13 AM
  Day 5 - Was out to fetch sandwich fixin's at Winco, then ran across this Stella Artois. So, why not indulge in the Spirit, or is that Spritis?  :think:  :cheers:

  Sandwich time
 

  And... the beer  :D
 
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Reply #33 on: November 06, 2019, 01:10:32 PM
  Day 5 - Was out to fetch sandwich fixin's at Winco, then ran across this Stella Artois. So, why not indulge in the Spirit, or is that Spritis?  :think:  :cheers:

  Sandwich time
  And... the beer  :D
Nice usages!  :like:


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Reply #34 on: November 06, 2019, 11:12:53 PM
Day 3

Started a new wood project, so the Spirit got used quite a bit. Did not take a picture of everything, or I wouldn't get stuff done.  :P Opened packages, cut a zip tie, tightened and replaced a saw blade, and so on.



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Reply #35 on: November 07, 2019, 01:31:29 AM
  Day 1 - Became a proud owner of a Victorinox Spirit X, and what better way to learn to use the tool than a 30 day challenge?  :D

  Today, got the rice cooker going. Added some frozen hot beef sausages to the rice and veggies. :drool:
 
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 Still cooking, so no photos of that. Don't want to start sending people to the kitchen. :rofl:

To late.


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Reply #36 on: November 07, 2019, 01:47:40 AM
Day 3

Started a new wood project, so the Spirit got used quite a bit. Did not take a picture of everything, or I wouldn't get stuff done.  :P Opened packages, cut a zip tie, tightened and replaced a saw blade, and so on.
Great usages!   :like: :tu:


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Reply #37 on: November 07, 2019, 09:08:48 AM
  Day 6 - Had a spot of lunch. Opened a can of tuna with the can opener.

 


  Lost two buttons on a favored shirt, So... had to sew the buggers back on by hand. Ended up using the blade for a more even cut, for threading through a needle, as the scissors seemed to fray the thread more. And I so need a magnifier that stands on its own for tasks like this... :ahhh

 


  And when swapping buttons, used the magnet in the Leatherman Tread to hold the needle at hand. These two are good mates. :D

 
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Reply #38 on: November 07, 2019, 01:04:07 PM
Wow some great usages with nice results...especially the yummy part!  :like: :cheers:


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Reply #39 on: November 07, 2019, 03:33:02 PM
 :iagree: Good uses!


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Reply #40 on: November 07, 2019, 10:22:50 PM
Day 4

Paint can opening duty and a beauty shot  :cheers:





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Reply #41 on: November 07, 2019, 10:42:21 PM
Just got my first Spirit today. Already on Disco SAK challenge and too late anyway...but will follow along to see usage. LM MT fanBoy, but known to stray  :facepalm:
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Reply #42 on: November 07, 2019, 10:46:36 PM
Day 4

Paint can opening duty and a beauty shot  :cheers:

Nice  :cheers:


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Reply #43 on: November 07, 2019, 10:49:28 PM
Just got my first Spirit today. Already on Disco SAK challenge and too late anyway...but will follow along to see usage. LM MT fanBoy, but known to stray  :facepalm:
That sure is purddy!  :like: :cheers:


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Reply #44 on: November 07, 2019, 10:55:55 PM
 :hatsoff:
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Reply #45 on: November 07, 2019, 11:03:20 PM
Welcome to the Club, Max!  :like: Resistance is futile  :D


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Reply #46 on: November 07, 2019, 11:18:19 PM
Just got my first Spirit today. Already on Disco SAK challenge and too late anyway...but will follow along to see usage. LM MT fanBoy, but known to stray  :facepalm:

  Grats! Well, start from today and work till the 30 days are over. :D No need to lurk.

  Am liking SirVicaLot's photos too. The more the merrier, I say!  :cheers: So join in!  :D


  For the record, I do miss the texture titanium scales as they felt better in-hand. Victorinox could add titanium scales to their Spirit tools, and add replaceable wire cutters too maybe. This chrome finish is different, yet titanium scales from the Charge TTi felt reassuring in the hands.

  Wonder if anyone has thought of making thin titanium or other gripping material (like found on handguns) with adhesive backing? I most assuredly would buy something to make the handles grippier in the hands - if was not too thick.
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Reply #47 on: November 08, 2019, 07:48:49 AM
  Day 7 - Taking the Thorogood 1957 boots off after a long day. Double knot them to take up extra lace space, but are a dickens to untie at times. So use the Spirit's long flat file to get through the knot and help me untie them. Do this about every night, so the tool is getting lost of use.

 
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #48 on: November 08, 2019, 10:00:56 AM
  Grats! Well, start from today and work till the 30 days are over. :D No need to lurk.

  Am liking SirVicaLot's photos too. The more the merrier, I say!  :cheers: So join in!  :D


  For the record, I do miss the texture titanium scales as they felt better in-hand. Victorinox could add titanium scales to their Spirit tools, and add replaceable wire cutters too maybe. This chrome finish is different, yet titanium scales from the Charge TTi felt reassuring in the hands.

  Wonder if anyone has thought of making thin titanium or other gripping material (like found on handguns) with adhesive backing? I most assuredly would buy something to make the handles grippier in the hands - if was not too thick.

If you want better grip, have you tried Gear Gripz?  It is stickers that provide textured grip but is easily removable.  I have used it on a knife handle before.


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Reply #49 on: November 08, 2019, 01:36:36 PM
  Day 7 - Taking the Thorogood 1957 boots off after a long day. Double knot them to take up extra lace space, but are a dickens to untie at times. So use the Spirit's long flat file to get through the knot and help me untie them. Do this about every night, so the tool is getting lost of use.

Nice usage  :tu:


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Reply #50 on: November 08, 2019, 01:41:42 PM
If you want better grip, have you tried Gear Gripz?  It is stickers that provide textured grip but is easily removable.  I have used it on a knife handle before.
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Thats an interesting use! Is it rubber or like the sandpaper you lay on surfaces so you don’t slip?


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Reply #51 on: November 08, 2019, 06:50:06 PM
Day 5

The Spirit helped to replace the battery of the garage door opener. Scissors, screwdriver and pliers all in use  :tu:



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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #52 on: November 08, 2019, 07:34:40 PM
Thats an interesting use! Is it rubber or like the sandpaper you lay on surfaces so you don’t slip?

It is a form off textured rubber.  It is nice because it stays in place rather well but then when you want to remove it, it doesn’t usually leave a residue.


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Reply #53 on: November 08, 2019, 08:05:44 PM
Clever idea, if it just didn’t look like the knife had a infectious disease...  :facepalm:
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #54 on: November 08, 2019, 08:34:09 PM
Day 5

The Spirit helped to replace the battery of the garage door opener. Scissors, screwdriver and pliers all in use  :tu:
Great use  :like:


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Reply #55 on: November 08, 2019, 08:35:13 PM
It is a form off textured rubber.  It is nice because it stays in place rather well but then when you want to remove it, it doesn’t usually leave a residue.
That’s good!  Thanks for letting me know!  :cheers:


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Reply #56 on: November 08, 2019, 09:28:15 PM
Clever idea, if it just didn’t look like the knife had a infectious disease...  :facepalm:

I did not see it until you said it  :facepalm:


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Reply #57 on: November 08, 2019, 10:51:52 PM
Clever idea, if it just didn’t look like the knife had a infectious disease...  :facepalm:

:rofl:  They do have a tread shape and you can put fewer on.


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Reply #58 on: November 09, 2019, 12:58:36 AM
  Day 8 - Bought a Bissel vacuum a while back. Been so busy not got around to assembling it. Used the knife blade to open the box, and the phillips to attach the handle. Everything else was already assembled.

 

 

  Was hoping for better hose/snorkel attachment use. This model seems the floor brush is always moving, so trying to get in hard to reach area with the hose/crevice tool is not as easy. Guess I'll have to drag the shop vac around instead, unless there's a smaller hose-only vacuum that separates the debris like the Bissel does. I don't like spreading the dust around, trying to trap that stuff instead!
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Reply #59 on: November 09, 2019, 10:18:09 PM
  Day 9 - Let us make this one a bit more tasty, shall we?  :D

  Bought some fridge containers to store lettuce and tomato in, to save on wasteful plastic wrapping material. While I thought this container would of held a small head of lettuce, found out that I needed to trim the head down. :pok: Good thing I bought three containers!

 

  Needless to say the Spirit's knife did its business quite well. And I needed to make a sandwich. Easier to cut the veggies with this thinner knife. :tu: And I have been trying to cut down on the on-the-go junk food and eat a more healthier.

 

  There's some tangy, and delectable bread & butter pickles in there too. Reminds me, I should get a smaller container for some red onion storage too.
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