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Title: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on October 29, 2017, 04:18:21 AM

Hey everyone, just got the go ahead to start a new challenge for the Center Drive. I'll need at least five more people to join in, and we can all do the challenge as a group. I'm planning to start Monday November 6, but I can bump it back if any of you are waiting on one of the new BO models, or are in the middle of a challenge already. Hope to see you guys at the starting line :cheers: :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: zoidberg on October 29, 2017, 06:45:25 AM

Would be keen to join in however I don't have a Center Drive nor can I afford one right now.
So I'll be watching from the sidelines.
If anyone is feeling really generous - holler.

:cheers:
:cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on October 29, 2017, 02:32:30 PM

Would love to watch this challenge as well :tu: I don't have a CD either so can't join but it would be nice to see all those great CD pics :dd: :like:

Come on guys lets get some participants :pok: I know we have a few CD owners :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on October 29, 2017, 03:52:50 PM

I don't have a CD either (want to, though!) but I'll also watch this with interest, as it's one of the only new tool designs that appeals to me and seems useful to fill my needs and what i look for in a MT

 :popcorn:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on October 29, 2017, 10:58:14 PM

No prob Guys. Hopefully this challenge may clear up any doubts or questions you may have regarding whether the CD is worth having or not. I know it had some quality issues in the beginning, and hopefully this will change any doubts about it's ability. I've used mine a lot on the job for many different tasks, and it has become my go to MT for work :like: :like:. Hope to see you guys in the club soon :D  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: derekmac on October 30, 2017, 01:33:47 AM

I've been really sucking on challenges, but I want to give my new CD a good workout.  It will be my primary EDC for a good while as I want to get a good feel for it. 

I'd like to be apart of this, but I'm not sure if I'd be up to contributing as much as required. :(

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: pfrsantos on October 30, 2017, 05:20:39 PM

Well, I've been planning on doing a GAW for some time now.

Show content

Since all of you guys seem to be so keen on having a CD...

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Tell me, do you like Jason Bieber?...

 :whistle:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: zoidberg on October 30, 2017, 08:15:20 PM

Quote from: pfrsantos on October 30, 2017, 05:20:39 PM

Well, I've been planning on doing a GAW for some time now.

Show content

Since all of you guys seem to be so keen on having a CD...

Show content

Tell me, do you like Jason Bieber?...

 :whistle:

 ::)   :twak:   :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dtrain on October 30, 2017, 09:40:01 PM

I usually Flip between my Diesel and Centerdrive..Right Now the Centerdrive is residing in my Go Bag Does this Thirty Day Challenge mean No Other Multi or Knife on One's Person?

Dtrain

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on October 31, 2017, 02:38:02 AM

Quote from: Dtrain on October 30, 2017, 09:40:01 PM

I usually Flip between my Diesel and Centerdrive..Right Now the Centerdrive is residing in my Go Bag Does this Thirty Day Challenge mean No Other Multi or Knife on One's Person?

Dtrain

I don't know what the rules are going to be for this challenge specifically, but I'd like to make it be the CD paired with either a TRAD folder or a SAK, as that's been my combo of choice for some time know

Quote from: derekmac on October 30, 2017, 01:33:47 AM

I've been really sucking on challenges, but I want to give my new CD a good workout.  It will be my primary EDC for a good while as I want to get a good feel for it. 

I'd like to be apart of this, but I'm not sure if I'd be up to contributing as much as required. :(

No prob man, we'll be glad to have you along on the challenge either way :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on October 31, 2017, 03:27:22 AM

I think I am up for another challange.   :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on October 31, 2017, 12:45:02 PM

I'll join in on this one. It'll give the CD a good overall workout for a month.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 01, 2017, 02:50:55 AM

Excellent! Thanks guys!   :salute: :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 02, 2017, 11:21:04 AM

During the challenge I'm going to carry a micra as well so I have some decent scissors. I'm carrying the CD today and needed scissors earlier that it doesn't have, so had to go search for some.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 03, 2017, 12:20:34 AM

That's fine man. I'm planning on carrying a SAK or a TRAD during the challenge  myself, just as long as the CD is the only mt you carry during the challenge

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 03, 2017, 11:47:59 AM

No problem. My first pic of the challenge will be carry for the month.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 03, 2017, 11:51:21 AM

Challenge participant list

01 - Spartan19
02 - DTRAIN
03 - MusicMen
04 - derekmac ??
05 - Kev Davey

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 04, 2017, 02:46:18 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 03, 2017, 11:51:21 AM

Challenge participant list

01 - Spartan19
02 - DTRAIN
03 - MusicMen
04 - derekmac ??
05 - Kev Davey

and I talked to my dad Bear Rowland, and he will be joining us as well. Now that we have the full crew, we can get this party started! :multi: I'll see you guys at the starting line on November 6th :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 04, 2017, 04:54:31 PM

Nice one  :tu:

Mines getting a sharpen and a good cleaning this weekend, it's a bit blunt and gritty from working in the garden with it.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 04, 2017, 10:18:51 PM

Sounds good Kev, Mine tends to gather the dust and grit from work too :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 05, 2017, 06:52:02 PM

Are we going normal challenge rules? We each post a picture a day for 30 days with each day labelled. Also shall we all use this thread as well to make it easier for a mod to judge that we all completed it. It's worked well in the last few I've joined in on.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 05, 2017, 08:24:04 PM

That sounds good to me Kev. The only thing I'm doing different is that we are going to be allowed to carry one other knife during the day. So if you want to carry just the CD, or pair it with a SAK, TRAD, or even a micro tool, it's legal for this challenge :D :multi:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 05, 2017, 08:53:10 PM

Quote from: Spartan19 on November 05, 2017, 08:24:04 PM

That sounds good to me Kev. The only thing I'm doing different is that we are going to be allowed to carry one other knife during the day. So if you want to carry just the CD, or pair it with a SAK, TRAD, or even a micro tool, it's legal for this challenge :D :multi:

I'm pairing it with a Leatherman Micra so I have scissors. The CD should cover everything else I think, especially now I have the blade razor sharp again.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 05, 2017, 11:45:20 PM

Here we go!!  A few hours early but I'll kick off!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 06, 2017, 03:44:28 AM

Watching this with interest :tu:

Convince me that I need one of these :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 06, 2017, 09:04:59 AM

Kevs Day 1

Nice easy start to the challenge. I'm on a training course for the next 3 days so it'll probably be glamour shots for the first few days.

My carry for the 30 day challenge.

Gerber CD, Leatherman Micra so I have scissors, Olight i3E EOS, Fisher bullet space pen, Vic mini driver, and 1/4" drive bits. I've swapped out the No.2 PZ & PH for better quality, and also the imperial hex for metric.

Good luck everyone  :tu:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4526/37497008444_7d7a20b8ca_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z8tYeA)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/24355307988_5c3d721800_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D7cjxf)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4499/24355308028_1c44e7f200_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D7cjxW)

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 06, 2017, 02:00:40 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 06, 2017, 09:04:59 AM

Kevs Day 1


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4499/24355308028_1c44e7f200_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D7cjxW)

prepared for everything!   :tu:
I'd like to know about that pen, I've got one that looks exactly like it and I really love it. Goes with the MP700 in the belt sheath   :pok:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 06, 2017, 04:02:21 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 06, 2017, 02:00:40 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 06, 2017, 09:04:59 AM

Kevs Day 1


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4499/24355308028_1c44e7f200_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D7cjxW)

prepared for everything!   :tu:
I'd like to know about that pen, I've got one that looks exactly like it and I really love it. Goes with the MP700 in the belt sheath   :pok:

It's just the standard bullet fisher space pen. http://www.fisherspacepen.co.uk/products.php?Cateogry=2

It's lived in my little pouch for over a year now and has always worked every time I've needed it. It's been great.  I don't like the medium tipped refill it comes with so I swapped mine out for the fine tip and gave the medium away to a member on here.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ducttapetech on November 06, 2017, 04:29:59 PM

Nice pics guys. Love the set ups. I will be watching this one. The CD looks like it is a nice tool.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 06, 2017, 09:46:27 PM

I sure like mine!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dtrain on November 07, 2017, 12:02:44 AM

I will Post Pics and Updates when I can...Switching from my Diesel to Center Drive Tonite....Probably pair it up On my Person with a Gerber Gator or Two and my Impromptu Pen and a AA  Mini Maglight

Dtrain

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 07, 2017, 12:09:11 AM

DAY 1

Great pics guys! Just got around to taking mine this evening. Here she is, paired with my explorer for today :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on November 07, 2017, 04:24:30 AM

Day 1
Helped modify my Blacktip.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 07, 2017, 09:17:55 PM

Kev Day 2

Looooong day on a training course today so just a glamour photo

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4455/24377550858_7673c2d993_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D9ajz1)2017-11-07_08-10-00 (https://flic.kr/p/D9ajz1) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 07, 2017, 09:41:33 PM

Cold and wet today...used the blade to open numerous packages and the Philips head screwdriver to tighten down a pesky piece of floor trim around the house.  Arthur is a big fan!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 07, 2017, 10:09:53 PM

 :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 07, 2017, 11:07:55 PM

Day 2

Some awesome pics already guys :tu: I'm in training all this week, so the CD isn't getting a lot of use outside of sharpening pencils :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on November 08, 2017, 12:41:06 AM

Day 2
Nothing to do today. Raining and cool, so I stayed inside.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 08, 2017, 01:15:15 AM

Great pic MM! :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 08, 2017, 01:51:12 AM

+1!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on November 08, 2017, 07:45:05 AM

Thanks guys   :hatsoff:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 08, 2017, 06:25:39 PM

Kev Day 3

Today was going to be another glamour shot as I was on a course all day again, but my aunties walking stick was waiting for me to repair it when I got home.  Quick easy fix with a combination of the CD pliers, olight torch and a really long skewer. The adjustment button spring had broken so I adjusted one of my spares to fit her stick with the CD pliers and used the skewer to push the spring and button down the tube to where it fits.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4555/26491760299_aa2cc9d0ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GmZcnV)2017-11-08_05-13-35 (https://flic.kr/p/GmZcnV) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 08, 2017, 09:26:06 PM

 :like: Great posts so far everyone!  I used the pliers to clean up the drain holes in my Subaru's bed today.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 08, 2017, 11:40:00 PM

DAY 3

Great pics guys!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on November 09, 2017, 06:49:39 AM

Day 3

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 09, 2017, 06:58:27 PM

Kev Day 4

Made a makeshift funnel to fill my car washer bottle. It's recessed and spill everywhere if I don't use one, and mine has disappeared. Old cherry berry juice bottle to the rescue

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/38234687056_0f6451949f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21fELom)2017-11-09_05-54-19 (https://flic.kr/p/21fELom) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 09, 2017, 08:47:59 PM

 :like: I'm amazed at how useful the main blade is!  I used mine to cut open a packet of instant coffee.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 10, 2017, 02:30:55 AM

DAY 4

Had mine out with the Pioneer X and the Uberti, doing a little target practice this afternoon. Then I used a combination of the two screwdrivers for disassembly and cleaning later on

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on November 10, 2017, 03:11:48 AM

Day 4

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 10, 2017, 02:07:56 PM

Day 5

This lock on trap one in our workshop welfare has bugged me for a while with the screw sticking out.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/38276251712_bf2ca4e3b4_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21jkN7m)

so today I sorted it with the CD. The head was a little chewed up, but still enough to get a good bite on with the bit.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/38307596461_8141fa36cd_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21n7rP4)

Now I need to get a couple more screws for the holes without them to ease my OCD a bit more, or 4 matching screws to do it properly.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 10, 2017, 07:53:47 PM

DAY 5

 :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 10, 2017, 11:08:36 PM

Endless possibilities!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: SteveC on November 11, 2017, 12:24:06 AM

Nice pics fellas !  :like: :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: RamoN on November 11, 2017, 12:42:10 AM

Quote from: Spartan19 on November 10, 2017, 02:30:55 AM

DAY 4

Had mine out with the Pioneer X and the Uberti, doing a little target practice this afternoon. Then I used a combination of the two screwdrivers for disassembly and cleaning later on

Lovely revolver!  :gimme: been wanting a nice black powder for a long time

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 11, 2017, 12:49:31 PM

Excellent challenge guys :like: Been busier than normal at work lately and I had forgotten about this one :facepalm: Will try my best to keep up with it from here on :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 11, 2017, 03:34:00 PM

Quote from: RamoN on November 11, 2017, 12:42:10 AM

Quote from: Spartan19 on November 10, 2017, 02:30:55 AM

DAY 4

Had mine out with the Pioneer X and the Uberti, doing a little target practice this afternoon. Then I used a combination of the two screwdrivers for disassembly and cleaning later on

Lovely revolver!  :gimme: been wanting a nice black powder for a long time

DAY 6

Thanks RamoN! I love that revolver, it's one of the funnest guns I've ever shot. :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 11, 2017, 10:56:19 PM

Tightened up some hard to reach screws.  Lighting was terrible so pardon my pic.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 11, 2017, 11:14:25 PM

Day 6

Used the CD to cut open a parcel from Canada

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4559/24472011248_1051fddb28_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Dhvsmq)2017-11-11_09-54-38 (https://flic.kr/p/Dhvsmq) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

It's contents? My latest MTO store purchase a Gerber Diesel and the August donation draw prize that I won, a 1948 soldier

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4537/38287543996_a513082b38_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21kkEUU)2017-11-11_09-57-02 (https://flic.kr/p/21kkEUU) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 12, 2017, 02:56:19 AM

 :like: :gimme: :gimme:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 12, 2017, 01:00:44 PM

That's my kinda mail Kevin!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dtrain on November 12, 2017, 04:20:58 PM

No Chance to Take Pics Yet when putting my Center Drive to Work but So far when needed at Work with Mischief Making Light Cords and Jammed Straps Performing as Advertised...The Only Weakness I still feel is going with a Dedicated Serrated Blade versus a Saw..I would have rather had a Combo Edge Main Blade or Gerber to have had an Option and had the Saw Blade..I still feel as a Trades Tool the Saw Blade has lots to Offer..

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 12, 2017, 05:27:03 PM

Day 7

Used the CD in the garden today

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/38363099511_5580208926_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21s1UWc)2017-11-12_04-22-40 (https://flic.kr/p/21s1UWc) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/24492479828_a0686dc78b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DjjmWY)2017-11-12_04-23-15 (https://flic.kr/p/DjjmWY) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 12, 2017, 11:40:44 PM

DAY 7

Awesome pic Kevin! :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 13, 2017, 02:09:45 AM

 :like: :like:  I agree... I'd love to have a saw in this tool!!

Quote from: Dtrain on November 12, 2017, 04:20:58 PM

No Chance to Take Pics Yet when putting my Center Drive to Work but So far when needed at Work with Mischief Making Light Cords and Jammed Straps Performing as Advertised...The Only Weakness I still feel is going with a Dedicated Serrated Blade versus a Saw..I would have rather had a Combo Edge Main Blade or Gerber to have had an Option and had the Saw Blade..I still feel as a Trades Tool the Saw Blade has lots to Offer..

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 13, 2017, 02:22:59 AM

Lot of great pics gents :salute: CD is a great looking MT for sure :dd: :like:

and nice mail call Kev :o :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 13, 2017, 11:21:35 AM

Day 8

A bit of office chair maintenance for one of my guys. The new wheels arrived to replace his broken ones so easily flipped out the old ones with the pry bar on the CD

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4552/26609276049_f80b57e40c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GxnuHx)2017-11-13_10-18-27 (https://flic.kr/p/GxnuHx) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 13, 2017, 12:13:28 PM

Nice job Kevin!  I used the awl as a staple puller today.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 13, 2017, 12:16:52 PM

Nice one.

What do you think of the awl?  It seems a bit wide, yet the material is thin. I want to take some off it's width but because it's so thin I think it will weaken it too much.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 13, 2017, 12:25:05 PM

I agree Kevin.  That was the first time I used it.  I've used the SAK awl thousands of times but this one seems so thin.  I can see it as a cutter for cardboard, tar paper, etc.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: SteveC on November 13, 2017, 06:07:02 PM

looking good fellas !  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 13, 2017, 06:28:22 PM

+1 ! Sure looks nice and practical. Let's see when the group buy materialises ... :mail:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 14, 2017, 03:04:20 AM

DAY 8

Used the Serrated blade for cutting a root today at work, and had some time to get some pics with the Sodbuster JR

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 14, 2017, 02:23:40 PM

Day 9

Today's usage was while out doing DSEAR area classification reviews at our BOS plant (Basic Oxygen Steel making). No on site pics due to them being atex Zone 2 (triple flare stack) and 21 (de-sulfuring plant) and no cameras allowed due to the flash (and they are too cheap to buy me an atex rated camera), so I took a desk shot of my CD and a bing maps shot of the locations.  Magnesium dust from the de-sulph plant gets everywhere. CD needed a clean with WD and a dry with an air hose afterwards.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4565/37699585424_636a8028a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zroej9)CD 30 day challenge 14th Nov (https://flic.kr/p/Zroej9) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4586/38382790162_db5e9cc0f3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21tKQhb)2017-11-14_01-12-45 (https://flic.kr/p/21tKQhb) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

I hate going to BOS plant, I always feel gritty afterwards.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ducttapetech on November 14, 2017, 02:25:51 PM

Great read and pics so far.  :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 14, 2017, 10:23:03 PM

Now that's a mill Kevin!!  I grew up about 45 minutes Northeast of Pittsburgh and remember those days.  I think I still have that grit on me!!
Not even close to the heat you deal with, but used my pliers to hold a match to light a burned down candle.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2017, 11:02:12 PM

Great pics and uses guys :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 14, 2017, 11:35:14 PM

DAY 9

Great pics guys! The challenge is coming along good :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: SteveC on November 15, 2017, 01:16:41 AM

Quote from: ducttapetech on November 14, 2017, 02:25:51 PM

Great read and pics so far.  :like:

+1   :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 15, 2017, 01:08:29 PM

Ahhhh!!!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ducttapetech on November 15, 2017, 03:20:50 PM

Proper use for a cap lifter.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 15, 2017, 04:31:26 PM

Breakfast beer?

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 15, 2017, 06:50:05 PM

Day 10

Slug and snail hunting on my late potatoes and salad greens

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/38440280551_545a5010d1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21yQuaM)2017-11-15_05-45-18 (https://flic.kr/p/21yQuaM) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dtrain on November 15, 2017, 09:25:35 PM

I have run in to a slight difficulty with the Center Drive Thirty Day Challenge..Nothing Wrong with the Tool but The Sheath is starting to fail...and I will Admit a bit Uncomfortable due to it's Width and how low it hangs on the Belt I know it can be carried Horizontally but I don't Trust the Velcro to protect and retain my Asset..Any Other Center Driver Owners Run in to this Issue? I'm Thinking of switching to a Sheath for One of My Gators which I normally Pocket Anyways due to it's Light Weight and stashing the Bit Kit in another Pocket..Right Now until I resolve it I will keep mine on Standbye in my Work Bag and use my MP400..So Far other than a Saw versus a second Fully Serated Blade it is the Only thing I dislike..I will Admit it is a Big Boy when it Comes to Multi Tools...I think on a Tool Belt as a Quick Grab and Do or in a Bag the Sheath is probably Ok but for Belt Carry not the Greatest

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 15, 2017, 11:06:06 PM

 :facepalm: The joys of third shift!!  :drink:

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 15, 2017, 04:31:26 PM

Breakfast beer?

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 15, 2017, 11:07:44 PM

 :like: Works great for Japanese Beetles too Kevin!

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 15, 2017, 06:50:05 PM

Day 10

Slug and snail hunting on my late potatoes and salad greens

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/38440280551_545a5010d1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21yQuaM)2017-11-15_05-45-18 (https://flic.kr/p/21yQuaM) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 15, 2017, 11:09:24 PM

As far as Gerber sheaths  go I don't mind it, but you definitely notice it on the belt! 

Quote from: Dtrain on November 15, 2017, 09:25:35 PM

I have run in to a slight difficulty with the Center Drive Thirty Day Challenge..Nothing Wrong with the Tool but The Sheath is starting to fail...and I will Admit a bit Uncomfortable due to it's Width and how low it hangs on the Belt I know it can be carried Horizontally but I don't Trust the Velcro to protect and retain my Asset..Any Other Center Driver Owners Run in to this Issue? I'm Thinking of switching to a Sheath for One of My Gators which I normally Pocket Anyways due to it's Light Weight and stashing the Bit Kit in another Pocket..Right Now until I resolve it I will keep mine on Standbye in my Work Bag and use my MP400..So Far other than a Saw versus a second Fully Serated Blade it is the Only thing I dislike..I will Admit it is a Big Boy when it Comes to Multi Tools...I think on a Tool Belt as a Quick Grab and Do or in a Bag the Sheath is probably Ok but for Belt Carry not the Greatest

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 16, 2017, 12:13:05 AM

DAY 10

Great pics guys! Used mine for loosening a bolt at work today

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2017, 12:47:49 AM

Excellent pics of the CD, guys :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 16, 2017, 09:10:17 AM

Day 11

All this talk of jaffa cakes on here lately had me wanting some. What better way to open them than a nice sharp CD blade

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Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2017, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 16, 2017, 09:10:17 AM

Day 11

All this talk of jaffa cakes on here lately had me wanting some. What better way to open them than a nice sharp CD blade

Show content

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 :drool: :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 16, 2017, 12:30:50 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 16, 2017, 09:10:17 AM

Day 11

All this talk of jaffa cakes on here lately had me wanting some. What better way to open them than a nice sharp CD blade

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4558/38421163862_0f5611ee3d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21x9vrG)2017-11-16_08-07-40 (https://flic.kr/p/21x9vrG) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

not in the morning please! that pic makes me hungry already and it's 12AM... :ahhh

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 16, 2017, 01:08:12 PM

+1!!!!   :drool: :drool: :drool:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 16, 2017, 04:08:46 PM

Cut apart a cardboard tube so far.  We'll see what the day brings!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 16, 2017, 08:19:22 PM

Put the screwdriver to work today on my trusty Subaru.  It's been missing and sputtering under load and I already tried fuel injection cleaner with no luck.  I was hoping for a simple fix like a dirty air filter but no luck.   

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2017, 10:43:41 PM

Excellent pics and uses today Barry :cheers: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 16, 2017, 10:53:07 PM

DAY 11

+1! :gimme:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2017, 02:58:31 AM

 :cheers: Thanks Poncho :salute:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ducttapetech on November 17, 2017, 03:09:21 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on November 16, 2017, 08:19:22 PM

Put the screwdriver to work today on my trusty Subaru.  It's been missing and sputtering under load and I already tried fuel injection cleaner with no luck.  I was hoping for a simple fix like a dirty air filter but no luck.

Plugs or coil pack? Cool pics btw. I hope it is a simple fix.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 17, 2017, 03:26:41 PM

Just used mine to cut free the new office printer from its packing boxes.  Why would you show up to install new printers without any tools?  No photo though, I'll do that later.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2017, 08:13:07 PM

Thanks DT!  It's looking like the coil pack  :facepalm:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2017, 08:14:20 PM

Mine has just rode along today while I run errands.  Phone is acting up so pics to follow  :facepalm:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2017, 08:25:39 PM

Duke took matters into hand :multi:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2017, 09:44:37 PM

Yummy 😋!!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 17, 2017, 11:33:31 PM

More great pics :salute: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: SteveC on November 17, 2017, 11:44:45 PM

Fun following along this thread !  :like: :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 18, 2017, 05:43:53 AM

DAY 12 :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 18, 2017, 11:14:08 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 17, 2017, 03:26:41 PM

Just used mine to cut free the new office printer from its packing boxes.  Why would you show up to install new printers without any tools?  No photo though, I'll do that later.

Day 12

Piccy for yesterday

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4581/26721395529_d523487554_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GHh8W2)2017-11-18_10-12-16 (https://flic.kr/p/GHh8W2) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 18, 2017, 11:38:06 AM

Nice pic Kevin!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 18, 2017, 11:56:38 AM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on November 18, 2017, 11:38:06 AM

Nice pic Kevin!

+1 :o Very cool pic 8) :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 18, 2017, 01:51:03 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on November 18, 2017, 11:56:38 AM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on November 18, 2017, 11:38:06 AM

Nice pic Kevin!

+1 :o Very cool pic 8) :like:

+2 - should go straight onto the MTO catalogue site!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 18, 2017, 03:37:55 PM

Thanks guys  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 18, 2017, 03:38:57 PM

Day 13

Tidying the raised beds and greenhouse today until rain stopped play.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4566/26724475289_2e7a82e58d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GHxVrk)2017-11-18_02-06-07 (https://flic.kr/p/GHxVrk) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 18, 2017, 03:41:35 PM

Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 18, 2017, 01:51:03 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on November 18, 2017, 11:56:38 AM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on November 18, 2017, 11:38:06 AM

Nice pic Kevin!

+1 :o Very cool pic 8) :like:

+2 - should go straight onto the MTO catalogue site!

With the leatherman sticker blanked out.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 18, 2017, 04:05:11 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 18, 2017, 03:41:35 PM

Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 18, 2017, 01:51:03 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on November 18, 2017, 11:56:38 AM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on November 18, 2017, 11:38:06 AM

Nice pic Kevin!

+1 :o Very cool pic 8) :like:

+2 - should go straight onto the MTO catalogue site!

With the leatherman sticker blanked out.

That's just a small detail :rofl:

Sent on my SM-G930F with Tapatalk

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 18, 2017, 04:34:58 PM

Rain put the brakes on my activities too.  Snapped this pic on the bed of my trusty Subaru. 

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dtrain on November 18, 2017, 06:28:23 PM

I haven't really had anything to Fix lately but still dealing with my Issues concerning the Sheath...I wonder if those Two that Gerber is Offering to carry a lot of Stuff would be a Good Option for a Center Drive....
Dtrain

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 18, 2017, 11:57:34 PM

DAY 13

Used the mini catspaw on mine to pry up a stuck drain plug, unfortunately, I didn't get any pics of it :oops: :facepalm:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 19, 2017, 03:27:39 PM

Day 14

Center Drive in the park

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Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 19, 2017, 04:08:28 PM

DAY 14

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 19, 2017, 10:51:23 PM

Made up for lost time today.  I was at a boy scout gathering today where they prepped sleds for the upcoming Klondike Derby.  The CD was used big time!  The only tools not used on mine were the cat's paw and the awl.  The scoutmaster summer it up when he said there was finally a MT with a screwdriver you could actually use. 

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dtrain on November 19, 2017, 11:01:55 PM

My CenterDrive with the rest of the Gerber Stable

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2017, 03:40:31 AM

Love that b&w pic!!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 20, 2017, 12:01:12 PM

Great pics guys :like: The CD is sure shining in this challenge :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 20, 2017, 04:31:01 PM

Day 15

Not a lot of use of it today other an as a paper weight. Spent all day so far going over atex inspection forms from the contract company doing the electrical install on a new gas holder.  It might help if they use forms for the current legislation and not 3 generations old that have important inspection items missing  :facepalm:

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Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2017, 07:18:24 PM

I like your pic Kevin!  We were busy again today getting things taken apart and put away.  I used the two hex heads to take apart my wife's swing.  Two different sizes in the swing and, amazingly, both came with the CD's bit kit.  I used the Philips head to disassemble an old shelf and the cutters to cut some support cables.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 20, 2017, 11:04:27 PM

Nice job  :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2017, 11:12:05 PM

 :cheers: Thanks Kevin!  I'll go a month with nothing but some blade usage and then really get into a project...usually just after a challenge is finished :facepalm:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 20, 2017, 11:41:57 PM

Great pics and uses guys  :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 21, 2017, 03:04:24 AM

DAY 15

Great pics today guys! I didn't use mine for much today either, except for tightening a clip for a piece of fencing at work

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 21, 2017, 01:06:40 PM

Day 16

This is the job you get when your the first person to be seen by your bosses boss after someone has burnt themselves. I had to make up some Caution Extremely Hot, Burn Hazard, A4 signs for the heating room because apparently the guys repairing it didn't know the steam main could burn them  :facepalm:

I suggested that maybe they weren't the right people to repair the pressurised heating system if they don't even know that the unlagged section of the steam main feeding it will be extremely hot.

Cutting up double sided tape strips to stick the 3 warning posters up. It gave me a break from reviewing inspection forms at least.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4571/37672547485_085f4ba9c3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZoZDSM)2017-11-21_11-59-54 (https://flic.kr/p/ZoZDSM) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 21, 2017, 03:20:02 PM

A steel mill and they didn't think it would have hot steam?!!  What's the world coming to Kevin?  :facepalm:   

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 21, 2017, 06:43:33 PM

They were sent to fix the central heating in my building, it's a huge steam heat exchanger and they assumed because they'd been sent to fix it and not told the steam was on, that it would be cold.  I'd have thought the temperature in the room might have given away that the steam was on, or the pipe radiating heat at a high temperature.

Because one burnt themselves they didn't fix it.  He barely glanced it with his arm so not a bad burn thankfully.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 21, 2017, 11:06:20 PM

DAY 16

I had mine out with the Opinel No. 8 today, and used the screwdriver to take off an outlet cover at work.

 

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 21, 2017, 01:06:40 PM

Day 16

This is the job you get when your the first person to be seen by your bosses boss after someone has burnt themselves. I had to make up some Caution Extremely Hot, Burn Hazard, A4 signs for the heating room because apparently the guys repairing it didn't know the steam main could burn them  :facepalm:

I suggested that maybe they weren't the right people to repair the pressurised heating system if they don't even know that the unlagged section of the steam main feeding it will be extremely hot.

Cutting up double sided tape strips to stick the 3 warning posters up. It gave me a break from reviewing inspection forms at least.

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It's amazing the things people will do Kevin :o :facepalm: Luckily there are still people with common sense (and Center Drives) out there :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 22, 2017, 02:27:02 AM

Just along for the ride today!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 22, 2017, 10:09:12 AM

Peppermint tea in the background?

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 22, 2017, 01:45:56 PM

It is!  My wife is into a variety of teas... never know what's lurking around  :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 22, 2017, 07:57:51 PM

Putting together a new temporary dog pen.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2017, 08:30:46 PM

Great use Barry :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 23, 2017, 03:19:46 AM

DAY 17

+1! I had mine and the huntsman out today. The awl actually drew a little blood today at work. I was prying open these small caps, and the awl slipped and went straight into my finger.  :o  It got my attention, and it bled for a while, so there is no doubt about the awl working well as a punch! :ahhh

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 23, 2017, 08:47:51 AM

Day 17

Late with mine. I was in meetings all day other than 30 mins for lunch so the CD was just a pocket warmer, and got busy after work to. So much for a quiet day. 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4530/37706991155_31f1d66f8d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zs3bMa)2017-11-23_07-44-58 (https://flic.kr/p/Zs3bMa) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Glockfan on November 23, 2017, 04:44:04 PM

 :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 23, 2017, 05:01:17 PM

DAY 18

Happy thanksgiving guys!  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 23, 2017, 05:04:42 PM

Day 18

Got out of work early today to go to the dentist, who had gone home sick, so I got to walk my dog in the daylight today. Cold but nice

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4536/24728547188_6104364346_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DFbgxS)2017-11-23_03-25-21 (https://flic.kr/p/DFbgxS) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 23, 2017, 09:00:53 PM

 :cheers: Thanks Poncho!  Beautiful pic Kevin!  I spent most of the day in the church kitchen helping fix Thanksgiving meals so mine spent the day just riding along.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on November 24, 2017, 02:19:43 AM

Sorry for bailing out on this challange.   :rant:
I went away for several days and the hotel WiFi was down so I couldn’t post pictures. Then when I returned home, work and other issues took my time away from here. I feel lost without an MTo dose at least every other day.

The pictures have looked great so far guys! Keep the challange going!   :cheers:
I will have to watch from the sidelines for the rest of this one.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2017, 03:25:26 AM

Great pics guys :like:

Sorry you didn't get to finish MM :-\ I need my dose of MTO as well :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 24, 2017, 05:05:09 AM

Quote from: MusicMen on November 24, 2017, 02:19:43 AM

Sorry for bailing out on this challange.   :rant:
I went away for several days and the hotel WiFi was down so I couldn’t post pictures. Then when I returned home, work and other issues took my time away from here. I feel lost without an MTo dose at least every other day.

The pictures have looked great so far guys! Keep the challange going!   :cheers:
I will have to watch from the sidelines for the rest of this one.

Don't worry about it buddy, it happens to the best of us! :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 24, 2017, 02:49:53 PM

DAY 19

 :)

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 24, 2017, 05:39:37 PM

Day 19

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Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 24, 2017, 06:07:48 PM

Coffee ☕ time for Day 19!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 25, 2017, 06:26:08 PM

DAY 20

Great pics guys! Hard to believe there's only 10 days left! :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

Day 20

Went out to do some more slug hunting, but it appears I forgot to put the lid back on last night and the frost has killed my late potatoes  :facepalm:

I'd best dig them up tomorrow to see what the potatoes look like

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Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 25, 2017, 09:26:14 PM

 :facepalm: I hope you can salvage some from your crop Kevin.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 25, 2017, 09:29:22 PM

No action today for us.  Nice break!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 26, 2017, 02:16:59 AM

Mine have been in the ground for a while with the top of the plants dead and I have been digging them as needed :tu: The top of the plants died in September :cheers: It may be different for raised beds though :think:

Great pics guys :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 26, 2017, 11:51:09 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on November 26, 2017, 02:16:59 AM

Mine have been in the ground for a while with the top of the plants dead and I have been digging them as needed :tu: The top of the plants died in September :cheers: It may be different for raised beds though :think:

Great pics guys :like: :like:

I'll test dig one as see how they look.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 26, 2017, 05:16:37 PM

Tightened up a loose door latch with mine.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on November 26, 2017, 05:33:29 PM

Just catching up on this thread. Nice work, guys!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 26, 2017, 09:53:08 PM

DAY 21
Thanks Nix!

Had the CD and the Utica out today

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 27, 2017, 01:17:32 AM

Day 21

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Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 27, 2017, 03:49:54 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 26, 2017, 11:51:09 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on November 26, 2017, 02:16:59 AM

Mine have been in the ground for a while with the top of the plants dead and I have been digging them as needed :tu: The top of the plants died in September :cheers: It may be different for raised beds though :think:

Great pics guys :like: :like:

I'll test dig one as see how they look.

Can't wait to see the result :tu:

Another great day of pics and uses in here as well :cheers: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 27, 2017, 11:23:36 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 27, 2017, 01:17:32 AM

Day 21

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that looks extremely classy and vintage, in the good way. A blend of modern tech and all-time wooden background   :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 27, 2017, 02:49:23 PM

Back to work this week.  Let's see what challenges await us!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 27, 2017, 03:34:14 PM

DAY 22

Had out the Hiker and the B&S skinner out for deer season this morning, then came back and switched out for the CD

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 28, 2017, 12:47:14 AM

Day 22

Parcel and packaging opening duties today. Big monthly shop today and my replacement earphones arrived.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4582/37970790734_33b8cce025_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZRmecL)2017-11-27_11-43-42 (https://flic.kr/p/ZRmecL) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 28, 2017, 01:22:49 AM

Great pics guys :like: The CD sure is photogenic :tu: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 28, 2017, 03:01:09 AM

Thanks Poncho! :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 28, 2017, 11:10:14 AM

Day 23

I always have a jar of aniseed balls on my desk for anyone to help themselves, but seeing as it's almost the xmas season (and I saw these on sale yesterday), today I swapped them out for candy canes.


Reaching the bottom of the jar to give it a clean
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/37809114025_dbdff8e7e3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZB4Ami)20171128_084727 (https://flic.kr/p/ZB4Ami) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Easy opening
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/26921172109_66f463dfaf_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H1W3xP)20171128_084859 (https://flic.kr/p/H1W3xP) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Sweety anyone?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4530/37979357104_99746c5d6d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZS78FN)20171128_085144 (https://flic.kr/p/ZS78FN) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 11:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

but what about the Chinese symbols?!  ???

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: zoidberg on November 28, 2017, 12:11:23 PM

Just catching up with this thread now, great work you three.   :tu:   :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 28, 2017, 12:51:11 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 11:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

but what about the Chinese symbols?!  ???

They spell (from top to bottom) G, E, R, B, E, R :D

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 28, 2017, 01:21:19 PM

Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 28, 2017, 12:51:11 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 11:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

but what about the Chinese symbols?!  ???

They spell (from top to bottom) G, E, R, B, E, R :D

Its more sum ting wong

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ducttapetech on November 28, 2017, 01:45:20 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 01:21:19 PM

Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 28, 2017, 12:51:11 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 11:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

but what about the Chinese symbols?!  ???

They spell (from top to bottom) G, E, R, B, E, R :D

Its more sum ting wong

:rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 02:38:54 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on November 28, 2017, 01:45:20 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 01:21:19 PM

Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 28, 2017, 12:51:11 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 11:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

but what about the Chinese symbols?!  ???

They spell (from top to bottom) G, E, R, B, E, R :D

Its more sum ting wong

:rofl: :rofl:

I mean its an amazing picture. The world that has been pulled over our eyes to cover the truth... but this picture it lets us see behind the matrix... and of course its programmed in Chinese (no surprise there).

No, seriously, you guys see the Chinese characters too, right?

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 28, 2017, 03:34:32 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 02:38:54 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on November 28, 2017, 01:45:20 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 01:21:19 PM

Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 28, 2017, 12:51:11 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 11:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

but what about the Chinese symbols?!  ???

They spell (from top to bottom) G, E, R, B, E, R :D

Its more sum ting wong

:rofl: :rofl:

I mean its an amazing picture. The world that has been pulled over our eyes to cover the truth... but this picture it lets us see behind the matrix... and of course its programmed in Chinese (no surprise there).

No, seriously, you guys see the Chinese characters too, right?

Yep I see it, the way the light is reflecting off the edges of the gerber name makes it look like chinese

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 28, 2017, 05:05:34 PM

 :rofl: :rofl:

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 01:21:19 PM

Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 28, 2017, 12:51:11 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 28, 2017, 11:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 28, 2017, 11:43:48 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on November 28, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on November 25, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/37922759524_a838db31de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs)20171125_192241 (https://flic.kr/p/ZM74cs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

hehe... looks like a purple tool with some Chinese symbols on it... you sure you got a genuine one? :D

That's my poor lighting technician and photography skills combined  :facepalm:

I hadn't noticed it focused on the background until I had already got back in the warm to upload them.

but what about the Chinese symbols?!  ???

They spell (from top to bottom) G, E, R, B, E, R :D

Its more sum ting wong

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 28, 2017, 05:08:06 PM

 :cheers: Thanks Z Man, it's been fun!!  I'd say it has been a Blast but that's another challenge  :D

Quote from: zoidberg on November 28, 2017, 12:11:23 PM

Just catching up with this thread now, great work you three.   :tu:   :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 28, 2017, 06:25:22 PM

I used the pliers to pull the lid from a bottle of oil finish. 

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 28, 2017, 08:35:58 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on November 28, 2017, 05:08:06 PM

:cheers: Thanks Z Man, it's been fun!!  I'd say it has been a Blast but that's another challenge  :D

Quote from: zoidberg on November 28, 2017, 12:11:23 PM

Just catching up with this thread now, great work you three.   :tu:   :like:

+1  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 28, 2017, 08:45:07 PM

Some sun today!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 28, 2017, 09:20:14 PM

 :like:

Send some my way, it was 4c and rainy here today.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 28, 2017, 09:27:22 PM

 :like: Believe me it's unusual this time of year Kevin!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 28, 2017, 10:58:12 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on November 28, 2017, 12:11:23 PM

Just catching up with this thread now, great work you three.   :tu:   :like:

DAY 23

Thanks Zoidberg :salute: Hard to believe it's the final week already! :ahhh :ahhh :D Great pics guys :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 29, 2017, 06:32:30 PM

Quote from: Spartan19 on November 28, 2017, 10:58:12 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on November 28, 2017, 12:11:23 PM

Just catching up with this thread now, great work you three.   :tu:   :like:

DAY 23

Thanks Zoidberg :salute: Hard to believe it's the final week already! :ahhh :ahhh :D Great pics guys :like: :like:

very nice pic and beautiful SAK,   :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 29, 2017, 08:33:51 PM

Nothing but riding with me today!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 29, 2017, 10:53:15 PM

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 29, 2017, 06:32:30 PM

Quote from: Spartan19 on November 28, 2017, 10:58:12 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on November 28, 2017, 12:11:23 PM

Just catching up with this thread now, great work you three.   :tu:   :like:

DAY 23

Thanks Zoidberg :salute: Hard to believe it's the final week already! :ahhh :ahhh :D Great pics guys :like: :like:

very nice pic and beautiful SAK,   :like:

Day 24 Thanks brother! :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 29, 2017, 11:09:47 PM

Day 24

More parcel opening duties. More additions to my minion army collection

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4576/37843500495_8da02cc0ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZE6Qft)2017-11-29_09-53-01 (https://flic.kr/p/ZE6Qft) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on November 29, 2017, 11:58:19 PM

1 more week :o Time has sure went by good in this challenge it seems :cheers: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 30, 2017, 01:10:10 PM

They're awesome Kevin!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 30, 2017, 01:12:50 PM

You're right Poncho!  I used my pliers to take the ash tray for my pellet stove out (not pictured) and the serrated blade to cut open a new bag of pellets.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on November 30, 2017, 09:10:27 PM

Day 25

Playing in the snow

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4557/38749754161_caf86ee50e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/223bBTF)2017-11-30_08-06-16 (https://flic.kr/p/223bBTF) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 30, 2017, 11:48:16 PM

DAY 25

Didn't get a chance to take any good pics today, so here's a quick pic of the CD and the mighty Spartan lite. Great pics today guys! :like: :multi:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 01, 2017, 09:01:44 AM

Day 26

It's a bit lethal outside this morning after the snow, semi thaw and freeze over night. A bit of walking stick maintenance required this morning

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4546/37872854345_e0fbaa3cdb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZGGh8k)20171201_075123 (https://flic.kr/p/ZGGh8k) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

not a lot to these ferrules, just rubber molded around a 1" steel washer

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4527/24886242668_4bd8f4cfec_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DV7uVs)20171201_075254 (https://flic.kr/p/DV7uVs) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4557/24886367868_25e514e5b9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DV8995)2017-12-01_08-04-01 (https://flic.kr/p/DV8995) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 01, 2017, 04:13:33 PM

No snow yet!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 01, 2017, 10:29:28 PM

 :multi: Blade duty with dog food and wood pellets then pliers to remove the hot ash tray from my pellet stove.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2017, 11:06:57 PM

Uhhhhh...Barry....I may have missed one....but, we're gonna need a picture of the "dog"....yeah.  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/hmm2.gif)

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on December 02, 2017, 01:11:11 AM

Day 26

Used mine to try to fix the door latch on the saturn today. Sorry the picture is sideways :oops: :facepalm:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 02, 2017, 02:55:45 PM

Ask and ye shall receive my friend!
[quote :facepalm: author=Nix link=topic=74412.msg1593439#msg1593439 date=1512166017]
Uhhhhh...Barry....I may have missed one....but, we're gonna need a picture of the "dog"....yeah.  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/hmm2.gif)
[/quote]

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 02, 2017, 04:04:13 PM

 :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on December 02, 2017, 04:21:06 PM

DAY 27

+1! :like: had the biker stockman out today :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 02, 2017, 08:17:44 PM

Ride along day so far!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on December 02, 2017, 08:37:58 PM

Great pics and uses guys :cheers: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on December 03, 2017, 12:29:22 AM

Love those hounds, Barry!

Sheepdogs?

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 03, 2017, 12:47:29 AM

Day 27

Used to awl in softwood to get a start for some brass hooks. The prybar is handy for spinning them in to.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4561/37908597675_a5c9dbe074_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZKRtnD)2017-12-02_11-43-21 (https://flic.kr/p/ZKRtnD) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on December 03, 2017, 01:11:49 AM

 :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 03, 2017, 04:28:38 AM

 :cheers: Yessir! 

Quote from: Nix on December 03, 2017, 12:29:22 AM

Love those hounds, Barry!

Sheepdogs?

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 03, 2017, 03:59:05 PM

Day 28

A nice walk in the park with Milo


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/38777234632_83200a0278_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/225BsSU)20171203_132353 (https://flic.kr/p/225BsSU) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/38807306761_a1163d6c99_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/228gAgT)20171203_132317 (https://flic.kr/p/228gAgT) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4585/38777432312_3e0c054a9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/225CtDb)2017-12-03_02-43-31 (https://flic.kr/p/225CtDb) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 03, 2017, 04:06:36 PM

I love your dog my friend!!  Brisk day here...used the cap lifter to pop the lid on a brew  last night at a family gathering, but didn't get a pic.  It's not a bad cap lifter, but not quite in the same league as the Vic's or Wenger.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on December 03, 2017, 04:10:06 PM

DAY 28

 Nice pic kevin!  :like: Milo is a cool looking dog. :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on December 04, 2017, 12:02:44 PM

Great pics yesterday guys :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 04, 2017, 03:14:16 PM

Day 29

Various uses today getting my Christmas on at work. Cutting tape, putting screws and hooks in, cutting cable ties, etc...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/23965967727_3abf3b7771_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CvMRf8)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4523/38799808192_b744e3e6a3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/227Badd)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4542/27054468739_5e8e45fa71_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HdHdZz)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/38114558074_d88ae76a63_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21545e1)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38799799662_04a839169c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/227B7F9)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/38799799322_427d68583c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/227B7zh)

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 04, 2017, 03:50:52 PM

Sounds like fun Kevin!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on December 04, 2017, 11:17:50 PM

DAY 29

Only one day left! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on December 04, 2017, 11:36:06 PM

Great decorations Kev :like: :like:

Great pics as well by all of you :cheers: :tu:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on December 05, 2017, 02:08:19 AM

 :like: :like: :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 05, 2017, 04:56:06 AM

 :cheers: Thanks Poncho and Nix!  This tool really is a very handy sidekick to have.  At first it seemed big to pack daily, but it really grew in favor with me.  It's actually very handy to have along!  I sure wish it had a saw though :facepalm: but even that's no big deal.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on December 05, 2017, 04:58:49 AM

I'm curious to know....maybe after the challenge...how you guys feel the Gerber compares to other Multitools.

Keep up the fine work!  :salute:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 05, 2017, 09:17:55 AM

Day 30

Here we are at the end of the challenge, and I have to say the center drive was much better than I thought it would be. The only tool not used over the month was the serrated blade. It's useless to me and is getting replaced with a U shank saw holder as soon as I get hold of a set of the gerber tool off Loki.

The pliers are pretty good, though when trying to twist off old tie wraps they struggled for some reason. They got there in the end but seemed to slip off way to easily. I wonder if that was the BO coating at first as they got better over time as the coating wore off the jaws a bit. The cutters in the pliers are the usual gerber ones and I chipped them before the challenge and had to turn to the next good face. I wish I knew how to machine these kind of things as they are crying out for some in 420HC like the leatherman ones (I think they are 420HC anyway). Someone could make a killing making and selling those  :pok:. After a month of daily use mine have freed up and the pliers are now flicky and can be deployed one handed as they should be.

The awl is ok for making an X mark and shallow starter hole for screws, but it is way to wide for anything deeper. It needs profiling to make it thinner, but then I worry it will be weak and twist.  It's great as a scraper though and parcel opener, though it's a pain to deploy when the blade is so easily accessible on the outside for parcel opening duties. They definitely need to rethink the awl. 

The prybar is good, I have used mine to pry stuff I had no right to do as it was probably borderline too much for it, but it did it ok. I was pushing it as I know others have chipped an edge off theirs prying nails, so I tried to give it a good workout, and it hasn't chipped or broken yet.

The file is good, a bit coarse but does the job quite admirably. It's no better or worse than the type on a LM rebar, ST, etc.

The screwdriver, this is the main selling point of the CD and it's a great tool. The magnet has great retention and it's a strong driver. I've used it on some really right screws and it handled it without a problem. Not a lot more to say about it really, it does exactly what it was designed to do.

The main blade out of the box felt sharp, but the edge retention was crappy. It went blunt so fast when using it to cut bags of top soil open, but once it had a proper sharpen on my edge pro it held up great. I sharpened it at the beginning of the challenge and only had to touch up the edge once through the 30 day challenge, though it's about ready for a good sharpen again now.

Overall I was far more impressed with it than I thought I would be and will now be added to my EDC rotation rather than being just used and abused as a gardening tool.

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Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ducttapetech on December 05, 2017, 12:56:08 PM

Nice work and cool pics!
Side note, LM's replacement cutters use 154CM.

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 05, 2017, 01:30:08 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on December 05, 2017, 12:56:08 PM

Nice work and cool pics!
Side note, LM's replacement cutters use 154CM.

Thanks  :tu:

I couldn't remember if it was 420 or 154  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on December 05, 2017, 03:19:57 PM

Great write-up!

Congratulations on the challenge!  :salute:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 05, 2017, 03:46:57 PM

Quote from: Nix on December 05, 2017, 03:19:57 PM

Great write-up!

Congratulations on the challenge!  :salute:

Thank you  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Glockfan on December 05, 2017, 06:44:43 PM

Fun challenge to follow, thanks, and great job!

 

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on December 05, 2017, 07:25:04 PM

Quote from: Kevin Davey on December 05, 2017, 03:46:57 PM

Quote from: Nix on December 05, 2017, 03:19:57 PM

Great write-up!

Congratulations on the challenge!  :salute:

Thank you  :cheers:

it was indeed very interesting to read your thoughts on one of the most innovative and promising tools of these years.
If I had it, I think I'd share most of your critics over the tool as well as my impressions on it, given the use you've put it through and the challenges you've encountered.

Thanks for the good follow-up and conclusion to the 30 days Challenge!  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 05, 2017, 09:40:15 PM

There's nothing I could add to what's been written already about this awesome tool.  This is my first Gerber multitask and I've been really impressed with it!  It wears well on my belt, and covers 95% of what I need extremely well.  It's been fun!!

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Nix on December 05, 2017, 09:44:37 PM

Congratulations, Barry! Well done.  :clap:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 05, 2017, 09:55:18 PM

Thanks Nix!!! :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: MusicMen on December 05, 2017, 10:37:20 PM

Congratulations guys!   :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on December 05, 2017, 10:42:56 PM

Day 30
Great job guys, it's been a great challenge to do with you guys! :tu: :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Poncho65 on December 05, 2017, 11:52:46 PM

Great to see you guys have finished this challenge and have a love for the CD :like: It looks like a great tool and if I came across one marked closer to what I would pay then I would definitely add it to the collection :tu: :like:

From the looks of it you guys have the badge already as well :cheers: So congrats for that as well :like:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 06, 2017, 09:00:13 AM

Great work guys  :tu:

Thanks for the badge to  :cheers:

Title: Re: Center Drive 30 day challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 06, 2017, 08:26:21 PM

 :cheers: +1!!!

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