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Tool Talk => General Tool Discussion => Topic started by: Styerman on April 23, 2008, 10:14:57 PM

Title: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Styerman on April 23, 2008, 10:14:57 PM
Descent into minimalism/madness . I have toyed with the idea of just packing a Wegner SI , and a pair of 4" Snap On slip joint pliers .

If this experiment works , what will become of all my other toys , a wow is me !

Chris
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: NutSAK on April 23, 2008, 10:56:20 PM
That would be a very capable, minimalist combination.  If you try it, good luck!

I personally would want a few more tools.  I would miss the phillips driver, saws, etc.
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 23, 2008, 11:53:07 PM
I'm in the throes of the same thing mate, for the last month or so, I've just carried my Farmer and either a 58mm mini champ or a 58 classic sd :)
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Leatherman123 on April 24, 2008, 12:01:23 AM
The SI stands for Std. Issue right?  ???
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Rob on April 24, 2008, 12:03:16 AM
How long are you going to try it out for?
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Benner on April 24, 2008, 12:04:01 AM
The SI stands for Std. Issue right?  ???

Don't start that one again.  :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3757.0.html
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 24, 2008, 12:05:21 AM
The SI stands for Std. Issue right?  ???
Well there's a bit of controversy regarding what SI means ::)

I thought it was Soldat Infantrie, but Terry or Grant (or one of the other sakaphiles) :)
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 24, 2008, 12:06:56 AM
The SI stands for Std. Issue right?  ???

Don't start that one again.  :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3757.0.html
Thanks for digging up the evidence of my rightness Ben :)
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Benner on April 24, 2008, 12:11:41 AM
The SI stands for Std. Issue right?  ???

Don't start that one again.  :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3757.0.html
Thanks for digging up the evidence of my rightness Ben :)

Hang on, I think you will find that we decided it could mean either Soldat infantrie or Standard issue actually.  :P
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Leatherman123 on April 24, 2008, 12:21:14 AM
Okay thanks!  :pok: :D
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: NutSAK on April 24, 2008, 12:33:22 AM
Hang on, I think you will find that we decided it could mean either Soldat infantrie or Standard issue actually.  :P

Yep.

Basically, you can call it "Standard Issue", but the Swiss won't know what the he11 you're talking about.  :D
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Leatherman123 on April 24, 2008, 12:46:02 AM
I see!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Spoonrobot on April 24, 2008, 01:48:54 AM
I've never tried the Regular pliers + SAK combo but it seems like it would actually be a lot more useful to me, especially with spring loaded pliers. Problem is that most pliers just don't have the sexy/cool factor that comes with the purchase and carry of a multitool.
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Anthony on April 24, 2008, 02:34:44 AM
what will become of all my other toys ,
Chris

There's always the trade forums... :D

I think I'm a maximumist...I've been EDCing TWO multis for over a week now, plus the other pockets full of stuff...

How do you plan on carrying the "regular" pliers?  Just in your pocket?
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: parnass on April 24, 2008, 05:20:59 AM
A problem with slip joint pliers is that they usually lack a wire cutter.  A common variety long nose pliers cannot grip hex head bolts well.

This FELO    Combination Pliers (http://chadstoolbox.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8531) is interesting because it has a head similar to a multitool with a wire cutter and teeth to grip bolts.
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Styerman on April 26, 2008, 07:02:36 AM
The Snap On 35CP 4" slipjoint pliers have a nice 1/4" induction hardened and forged cutter . I have used them as a baby linesman's plier in tight spots . Klien makes some nice small needle noses , as does Crescent and Chanellock . I think I'll give it a whirl for a month or so , and see how it works .

Chris
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: J-sews on April 26, 2008, 11:09:42 PM
OT  :)

Minimalist comic that I saw recently: 
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 26, 2008, 11:12:00 PM
That's brilliant bob :D
Title: Re: Minimalism / madness ...
Post by: Roadie on April 26, 2008, 11:16:21 PM
Well thats another site to spend some time looking through! Thanks Bob! :D