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Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge

au Offline Echotech

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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #300 on: March 07, 2021, 01:51:17 AM
Day 7

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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #301 on: March 07, 2021, 02:26:27 AM
Day-6,
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As I sit on my Crapper Throne in the Reading Room and explode on the Commode, thinking, how my flush beat John’s and Jerry’s pair? Jack’s had to run for the Water Closet yet ended up tripping on a Can bowing and hitting his Head on the Porcelain God! 🚽


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #302 on: March 07, 2021, 02:37:24 AM
Despite the small mark, it is a nice job.
I taped it many times. It just happened... under the awl is scratched too from it closing. I'm sure there's more to come. I'd usually get disappointed over that but I knew going in it may not come out perfect. It is what it is.


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #303 on: March 07, 2021, 03:51:08 AM
Day 6

Did some work on the car, the FX didn't get anything to do though. Just hanging out below the hood.


Scissors opened a package of bacon later


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #304 on: March 07, 2021, 04:04:27 AM
More bacon!   :hatsoff:


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #305 on: March 07, 2021, 04:05:22 AM
FX Day 06:


No uses today, but a fine companion none the less.




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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #306 on: March 07, 2021, 04:16:52 AM
Day 6
Used the knife to open some sausage and the scissors to open a bag of hot pepper shredded cheese.  My contribution to the wife’s sausage balls.

Also, used the saw to trim Fisher’s Bully and knife to open a snack


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #307 on: March 07, 2021, 04:39:26 AM
Day 6
The Farmer X hasn't seen much work today (neither have I!) It opened a package I forgot about yesterday, and it cut some awkwardly-placed sizing labels out of some new cycling gloves (it's hard enough for me to find normal gloves that fit, never mind cycling gloves. Apparently the average cyclist has tiny doll hands.)

Here is a picture of the Fx with today's real star: my Park Tool MT-1. It's my favourite just-the-basics bike tool, and today it helped me replace my bottle cage, tune my brakes, adjust my saddle, and tighten my shoe cleats.


Note the Presta valve cap on the end of the MT-1. This is to keep the slot screwdriver tip from stabbing holes in my pocket.

     Or my leg, for that matter.

          Learned that the hard way.


Then the Kuwahara Eclipse, the MT-1, and the Fx went on a ride together. I did all the work for them. Boy, did I let myself get out of shape over the last year.

End: Day 6


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #308 on: March 07, 2021, 06:51:33 AM
Kingfisher feather? Fantastic find - never seen one myself, nice find! :like: :like:

Indeed. I collect feathers in an album.
The feather Ive found really is a kingfisher feather, belongs to its tail. See pic in link below.  :ahhh

http://media.featherbase.info/images/images2/eisvogel02-2.jpg
« Last Edit: March 07, 2021, 07:55:38 AM by Shuya »


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #309 on: March 07, 2021, 08:14:41 AM
Indeed. I collect feathers in an album.
The feather Ive found really is a kingfisher feather, belongs to its tail. See pic in link below.  :ahhh

http://media.featherbase.info/images/images2/eisvogel02-2.jpg

What an interesting hobby! Birds are absolutely fascinating.


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #310 on: March 07, 2021, 08:24:24 AM
Day 6 Addendum:
No pictures, but the Fx's awl helped pop out the spent 2032 batteries in my bicycle's cadence and speed sensors. I didn't realize neither were working until a few minutes into today's ride. That's what I get for leaving the Kuwahara chained up in the box of my pickup for a few weeks at -30° to -35°C.


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #312 on: March 07, 2021, 08:27:12 AM
Day 7

(Image removed from quote.)

Are those pieces of dried banana, or some kind of candy?
(There is no wrong answer; I'm just curious.)


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #313 on: March 07, 2021, 08:56:38 AM
DAY 7 :

I used the blade to open water packaging.
My first name : Guillaume + my name Bur***** = guibur

"Soyez grands par les faits, et simples en paroles."

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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #314 on: March 07, 2021, 10:10:53 AM
Day 7.

Washing machine repair day.
Doorseal was damaged, so I ordered a new one, arrived yesterday.
Needed some other tools, FX was a helper but couldnt do the job alone. (aka Torx screws and pliers)
Remove upper cover, remove control panel, remove spring loaded wire that holds the seal to the front cover, remove front cover, disconnect seal from detergent compartment, remove another spring, remove seal.

And then everything in the reverse order again. Yay.
Machine is up to go and the Mrs. is happy.  :multi:


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #315 on: March 07, 2021, 10:47:09 AM
Great work everyone!
Indeed. I collect feathers in an album.
The feather Ive found really is a kingfisher feather, belongs to its tail. See pic in link below.  :ahhh

http://media.featherbase.info/images/images2/eisvogel02-2.jpg

. Thanks for sharing that link - fascinating! I remember reading somewhere that kingfisher feathers produce colour by refraction rather than reflection making them largely pigment free - it must be amazing to see a feather close up! :tu:


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #316 on: March 07, 2021, 10:52:39 AM
Day 7

When I got back from my early morning ride (wow it was cold - should have put overshoes on  :facepalm: still, at least it was dry!) I was surprised to see an Amazon package on the doorstep - I do feel sorry for the couriers being expected to work on a Sunday, I’d have been quite content to wait till a weekday for delivery especially as I always tick the free delivery option. FX main blade made short work of the packaging (I know there’s a tab, but that wouldn’t provide work for a handy tool would it?!).



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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #317 on: March 07, 2021, 11:23:09 AM
Day 7.

Washing machine repair day.
Doorseal was damaged, so I ordered a new one, arrived yesterday.
Needed some other tools, FX was a helper but couldnt do the job alone. (aka Torx screws and pliers)
Remove upper cover, remove control panel, remove spring loaded wire that holds the seal to the front cover, remove front cover, disconnect seal from detergent compartment, remove another spring, remove seal.

And then everything in the reverse order again. Yay.
Machine is up to go and the Mrs. is happy.  :multi:

Better repair than throwing it away.  :salute:


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #318 on: March 07, 2021, 12:16:16 PM
Better repair than throwing it away.  :salute:
Yep, and way cheaper than calling in the repair service. Seal cost me 30€ and an hour of time, otherwise it would have been three digits.
Some parts are easy to repair if you have basic tools and some time. There are plenty of repair videos on youtube and spare parts stores all over the web.
Machine is 8 years old, hope will serve some more.


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #319 on: March 07, 2021, 01:12:33 PM
Day 7

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Look interesting, so what are they

Day 7.

Washing machine repair day.
Doorseal was damaged, so I ordered a new one, arrived yesterday.
Needed some other tools, FX was a helper but couldnt do the job alone. (aka Torx screws and pliers)
Remove upper cover, remove control panel, remove spring loaded wire that holds the seal to the front cover, remove front cover, disconnect seal from detergent compartment, remove another spring, remove seal.

And then everything in the reverse order again. Yay.
Machine is up to go and the Mrs. is happy.  :multi:
Great job

Yep, and way cheaper than calling in the repair service. Seal cost me 30€ and an hour of time, otherwise it would have been three digits.
Some parts are easy to repair if you have basic tools and some time. There are plenty of repair videos on youtube and spare parts stores all over the web.
Machine is 8 years old, hope will serve some more.
YouTube is awesome for How-To videos.

Day 7

When I got back from my early morning ride (wow it was cold - should have put overshoes on  :facepalm: still, at least it was dry!) I was surprised to see an Amazon package on the doorstep - I do feel sorry for the couriers being expected to work on a Sunday, I’d have been quite content to wait till a weekday for delivery especially as I always tick the free delivery option. FX main blade made short work of the packaging (I know there’s a tab, but that wouldn’t provide work for a handy tool would it?!).
I always am surprised to see something come on Sunday. 

Opening tabs don’t always work, so your better using the knife from the start


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #320 on: March 07, 2021, 01:23:11 PM
Day 7.

Washing machine repair day.
Doorseal was damaged, so I ordered a new one, arrived yesterday.
Needed some other tools, FX was a helper but couldnt do the job alone. (aka Torx screws and pliers)
Remove upper cover, remove control panel, remove spring loaded wire that holds the seal to the front cover, remove front cover, disconnect seal from detergent compartment, remove another spring, remove seal.

And then everything in the reverse order again. Yay.
Machine is up to go and the Mrs. is happy.  :multi:
Well done & nice work.  :tu: :hatsoff:
My first name : Guillaume + my name Bur***** = guibur

"Soyez grands par les faits, et simples en paroles."

My YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyvNcXV7KGEfQVgnCcY4Yg


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #321 on: March 07, 2021, 01:30:02 PM
Yep, and way cheaper than calling in the repair service. Seal cost me 30€ and an hour of time, otherwise it would have been three digits.
Some parts are easy to repair if you have basic tools and some time. There are plenty of repair videos on youtube and spare parts stores all over the web.
Machine is 8 years old, hope will serve some more.

Nice. 8 years is nothing. The machine here ist from the 1980ies and it does still work.

Oh wow... my 1.000 post...


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #322 on: March 07, 2021, 03:10:56 PM
Better repair than throwing it away.  :salute:

 :iagree: Nice work, shuya :tu:


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #323 on: March 07, 2021, 03:12:10 PM
Day 7

When I got back from my early morning ride (wow it was cold - should have put overshoes on  :facepalm: still, at least it was dry!) I was surprised to see an Amazon package on the doorstep - I do feel sorry for the couriers being expected to work on a Sunday, I’d have been quite content to wait till a weekday for delivery especially as I always tick the free delivery option. FX main blade made short work of the packaging (I know there’s a tab, but that wouldn’t provide work for a handy tool would it?!).

Those tabs take away all the opening fun  :D


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #324 on: March 07, 2021, 03:45:47 PM
Day 7

Outdoor for Bushcraft.
Doing some small jobs for cooking with my FX, but no picture.
Must of work did my Benchmade Leuku. So today it’s an alternative Picture.



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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #325 on: March 07, 2021, 05:27:21 PM
Cool stove and pic, Ben.

I think the standard challenge require a pic of one of your Vic FX's everyday. It might be a good idea to post an extra pic of your FX just to be safe.....and we awl-ways enjoy a pic of a SAK.  :D


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #326 on: March 07, 2021, 06:33:45 PM
Day 7, Part II

Thank you, Nix.
The second pic is my beloved teal FX on my Buchcraft-Packpack today.



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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #327 on: March 07, 2021, 06:54:53 PM
Day 7
no use today,so a glamor shot with my ST

fxd7 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr



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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #328 on: March 07, 2021, 08:41:48 PM
Day 7
New belt hole.


Measure once, cut once!


My mark is slightly off-centre, but I can compensate when I actually start reaming.


Done!

The new hole is a little larger than the originals, but at least it's nice and even.

End: Day 7


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Re: Victorinox Farmer X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #329 on: March 07, 2021, 09:27:55 PM
Are those pieces of dried banana, or some kind of candy?
(There is no wrong answer; I'm just curious.)

Some kind of candy. Roughly banana-shaped, don't really taste like bananas.


 

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