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Tool Talk => Collector's Forum => Topic started by: MultiMat on April 04, 2009, 06:26:17 AM
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I have had 1/2 an eye out on a Vise-Gripe 6LC ToolBox. They do not come up for sale very often. A couple of months a go I was going to buy a 'Buy it now' one for around $20us but it got snaffled whilst I waited for a shipping quote :(. The one I did get was a new in clam shell one for buy it now $15us & reasonable shipping to OZ listed :o :D. An identical one went for $50us in an auction. I get the impression that a lot of them got sold at clearance prices , hence the 'cheap buy it now' ones that come up :think:
My one is a little bit cool as it has a leather sheath(apparently a special offer). The sheath looks like it is based on a knife sheath & is quite bulky , but cool non the less.
Compared to LM Core
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302449.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302449.jpg) (http://[IMG)
The tool box is a small Vise grip tool but a large Multitool :think: :D :D :D
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302443.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302443.jpg) (http://[IMG)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302450.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302450.jpg) (http://[IMG)
Looks like a stubby gun barrel :D
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302451.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302451.jpg) (http://[IMG)
Tool bit holder with supplied double ended bit.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302454.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302454.jpg) (http://[IMG)
Interesting how Schrade always put serrations on their phillips heads :think:(this is a different pattern to what is on their fixed drivers)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302445.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302445.jpg) (http://[IMG)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302444.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302444.jpg) (http://[IMG)
What happens when you do not use double ended bits :oops: Core came to the rescue as the Toolbox also has a magnet to hold bits in.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302455.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302455.jpg) (http://[IMG)
The single bit solution :D . If I keep using the Charter membership tool in my photos I am hopping Def will give me a discount on my renewal :D
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302456.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302456.jpg) (http://[IMG)
The main blade.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302457.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302457.jpg) (http://[IMG)
'Scrapper' with wire stripper.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302448.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302448.jpg) (http://[IMG)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302446.jpg[/img]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/S6302446.jpg) (http://[IMG)
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Good overview of the tool!
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nice :tu: too bad i havent get my charter membership tool :(
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Travis was at the PO this week- if wasn't on it's way before this, I am certain it is on it's way now!
Def
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Travis was at the PO this week- if wasn't on it's way before this, I am certain it is on it's way now!
Def
thanks mate :tu:
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Hmmm, odd that mine has a different main blade than yours Mat:
(https://wiki.multitool.org/show_image.php?id=793)
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My ones SPECIAL :pok: :D :D
It has surprised me the 4 Schrade MT's I own (ST1 Tough Tool, 6TC , 6LC & Navitool) I have found no identical tool bits shared across the range(possibly one :think:). Can not have been cost effective :think: :think:
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Yah, I know what you mean. There is even considerable differences in blade selection on my ST1's, even though three of them were made in the same factory within just a few years span :P
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No surprise really then , that Schrade went belly up.
Bob have you got one of those leather sheaths :pok: :D
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Hmmm, odd that mine has a different main blade than yours Mat:
And of course while the rest of us have never heard of it before, bob already have one. ::)
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No surprise really then , that Schrade went belly up.
Bob have you got one of those leather sheaths :pok: :D
Leather?? :think: I'd say those cows were fed a diet rich in paperboard and other corrugated nutrients :P :D
(https://wiki.multitool.org/show_image.php?id=792)
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My ones SPECIAL :pok: :D :D
It has surprised me the 4 Schrade MT's I own (ST1 Tough Tool, 6TC , 6LC & Navitool) I have found no identical tool bits shared across the range(possibly one :think:). Can not have been cost effective :think: :think:
Ahhh. Found your same knife on the little cousin 5WR. :) The entire "multitool" handle of both models looks identical. They must have interchanged them between the two.
(https://wiki.multitool.org/show_image.php?id=786)
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Hmmm, odd that mine has a different main blade than yours Mat:
And of course while the rest of us have never heard of it before, bob already have one. ::)
You're just jealous :pok: :D
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Nice tool.
I particularly like the jaw shape of the visegrip. I have a larger version of those jaws I use on stubborn oil filters. Good for welding projects too. :salute:
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No surprise really then , that Schrade went belly up.
Bob have you got one of those leather sheaths :pok: :D
Leather?? :think: I'd say those cows were fed a diet rich in paperboard and other corrugated nutrients :P :D
(https://wiki.multitool.org/show_image.php?id=792)
But Bob it says Limited Leather sheath on the packet ::) :D :D :D
Another interesting thing that was on the listing description that looked like it may of come from the manufacture was this ;
Technical Details
Adjustable locking pliers with large 2-inch capacity
Knife blade locks at 180 degrees
Powerful wire cutter will also cut up to 1/4-inch bolts
Magnetic insert bit holder locks at 90-degree and 180-degree
Knife blade with smooth and serrated edges
Bob do you mind seeing if yours cuts 1/4-inch bolts :pok: :D
I could not find this technical info any ware on the packaging or instructions that came with the tool. Have you come across the bolt cutting info Bob.
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No, there doesn't appear to be info about cutting bolts anywhere. ???
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I will ask the seller if he could tell me were he got the info.
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Maybe he meant 1/2 WIRE ???
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What a great tool! I have 2 pairs of Irwin vise grips and rate them highly - I didn't know they used to make multitools :ahhh. Do the blades lock or are they slipjoints?
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What a great tool! I have 2 pairs of Irwin vise grips and rate them highly - I didn't know they used to make multitools :ahhh. Do the blades lock or are they slipjoints?
The blades lock, using the same principle as the Schrade Tough Tools. (the little locking notch on the blade could easily be ground away though if you are needing a slippy)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/schradelock.jpg)
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Thanks :tu:
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MultiMat, Vice-Grips odd looking multi tools are very cool. I love mine my kids bought me mine for fathers day in the early 90s. Mine have the standard Vice Grip jaws i am always on the look out for a Toolbox 6LC.
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Here is a cool Vice-Grip link http://www.47d.org/vise-grips/
Mike
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Here is a cool Vice-Grip link http://www.47d.org/vise-grips/
Mike
Incredible. ::) An entire website devoted exclusively to information about fancy pliers. ::) What next??
:D
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That is a cool tool MM :o :tu: I must have 1 now :ahhh
:twak: Great thanks for showing me something else I think I need :pok: :D
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No, there doesn't appear to be info about cutting bolts anywhere. ???
Bob on the tools packaging there is a photo of the tool cutting a bolt ? if it is a 1/4 inch bolt though.
The seller got back to me & said they got the info about the tool , which includes the bolt cutting feature , from here;
www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ (http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ)
That is a cool tool MM :o :tu: I must have 1 now :ahhh
:twak: Great thanks for showing me something else I think I need :pok: :D
Pocho I now have 4 vise grip MT's ::)(Kershaw A100, Schrade/Vise grip X2 & the Crunch). Sanity is prevailing & I am resisting the need for the Schrade/Vise grip 5WR.
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No, there doesn't appear to be info about cutting bolts anywhere. ???
Bob on the tools packaging there is a photo of the tool cutting a bolt ? if it is a 1/4 inch bolt though.
The seller got back to me & said they got the info about the tool , which includes the bolt cutting feature , from here;
www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ (http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ)
That is a cool tool MM :o :tu: I must have 1 now :ahhh
:twak: Great thanks for showing me something else I think I need :pok: :D
Pocho I now have 4 vise grip MT's ::)(Kershaw A100, Schrade/Vise grip X2 & the Crunch). Sanity is prevailing & I am resisting the need for the Schrade/Vise grip 5WR.
But how long will that last? ::) :D
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Here is the pix of the Toolbox cutting a small unhardened bolt. It is one of the small pix on the bottom of the page. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B00005RHOZ/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi
Mike
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Here is the pix of the Toolbox cutting a small unhardened bolt. It is one of the small pix on the bottom of the page. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B00005RHOZ/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi
Mike
Ahhh, okay. First time I've ever seen that pic.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517Y1YSGMAL._SS400_.jpg)
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No, there doesn't appear to be info about cutting bolts anywhere. ???
Bob on the tools packaging there is a photo of the tool cutting a bolt ? if it is a 1/4 inch bolt though.
The seller got back to me & said they got the info about the tool , which includes the bolt cutting feature , from here;
www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ (http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ)
That is a cool tool MM :o :tu: I must have 1 now :ahhh
:twak: Great thanks for showing me something else I think I need :pok: :D
Pocho I now have 4 vise grip MT's ::)(Kershaw A100, Schrade/Vise grip X2 & the Crunch). Sanity is prevailing & I am resisting the need for the Schrade/Vise grip 5WR.
But how long will that last? ::) :D
Being strong ...... Being strong........ You do not bloody help Bob :pok: :D :D flippen photos of interesting tools......
I think 4 vise grip MT's is enough surely :ahhh :ahhh
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Here is the pix of the Toolbox cutting a small unhardened bolt. It is one of the small pix on the bottom of the page. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B00005RHOZ/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi
Mike
Ahhh, okay. First time I've ever seen that pic.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517Y1YSGMAL._SS400_.jpg)
Now Bob if you could replicate that :pok: :pok: :pok: please :D :D :D
Nice find Mike.
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No, there doesn't appear to be info about cutting bolts anywhere. ???
Bob on the tools packaging there is a photo of the tool cutting a bolt ? if it is a 1/4 inch bolt though.
The seller got back to me & said they got the info about the tool , which includes the bolt cutting feature , from here;
www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ (http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ)
That is a cool tool MM :o :tu: I must have 1 now :ahhh
:twak: Great thanks for showing me something else I think I need :pok: :D
Pocho I now have 4 vise grip MT's ::)(Kershaw A100, Schrade/Vise grip X2 & the Crunch). Sanity is prevailing & I am resisting the need for the Schrade/Vise grip 5WR.
But how long will that last? ::) :D
Being strong ...... Being strong........ You do not bloody help Bob :pok: :D :D flippen photos of interesting tools......
I think 4 vise grip MT's is enough surely :ahhh :ahhh
But you are only one shy of having the whole set Mat :pok: :pok: :D
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and he needs to complete the set :D
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and he needs to complete the set :D
A bit like testicles ::)
A collection I would prefer to keep intact ;)
BTW Bob I have yet to see a 5WR for sale ,I think they are a bit thin on the ground :think: , not that I am looking of course ::) ::) :D
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I'll keep an eye out for one ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/EyesPeeled.jpg)
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I'll keep an eye out for one ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/EyesPeeled.jpg)
Project is doomed if you plan to use that eye Bob :o
BTW truly awful pic Bob :o :D
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I'll keep an eye out for one ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/EyesPeeled.jpg)
Project is doomed if you plan to use that eye Bob :o
BTW truly awful pic Bob :o :D
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Kinda freaks me out eyes and peelers don't mix
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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Made me want to get an apple :D
Mike
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Ahhh,the apple of my eye :)
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No, there doesn't appear to be info about cutting bolts anywhere. ???
Bob on the tools packaging there is a photo of the tool cutting a bolt ? if it is a 1/4 inch bolt though.
The seller got back to me & said they got the info about the tool , which includes the bolt cutting feature , from here;
www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ (http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-32XX-ToolBox-Multipurpose-Tool/dp/B00005RHOZ)
What about the needle nose model (the ST6 i think)?
That is a cool tool MM :o :tu: I must have 1 now :ahhh
:twak: Great thanks for showing me something else I think I need :pok: :D
Pocho I now have 4 vise grip MT's ::)(Kershaw A100, Schrade/Vise grip X2 & the Crunch). Sanity is prevailing & I am resisting the need for the Schrade/Vise grip 5WR.
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So MM have you put the Toolbox to use on anything yet :think: :D
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So MM have you put the Toolbox to use on anything yet :think: :D
Pushy bugger :D :D
It is funny Poncho as a former apprentice motor mechanic (3.5yrs) I have a problem using "The farmers socket set" , I even feel guilty using a shifting spanner instead of the proper sized spanner ::) :D.I would have no qualms if it was all I had. The A100 is great for twisting 2 pieces of wire together & cutting wire.
So the short answer is no ::) ::) :D :D. But I am still keen to do a bit of a group review of the LM Crunch , Kershaw A100 , Schrade ST6 & the Toolbox . When time allows ::)
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Great, now I gotta go home and see what model it is exactly collecting dust in my knife bin. Mine does have the leather sheath I do know that much.....
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Ok, its a 6LC. Doesn't have the serrated sheepsfoot, rather it has the drop point (clip point maybe?)
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Ok, its a 6LC. Doesn't have the serrated sheepsfoot, rather it has the drop point (clip point maybe?)
Like Bob's/J-sews then mate.
So my one is special then :P :D
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So MM have you put the Toolbox to use on anything yet :think: :D
Pushy bugger :D :D
It is funny Poncho as a former apprentice motor mechanic (3.5yrs) I have a problem using "The farmers socket set" , I even feel guilty using a shifting spanner instead of the proper sized spanner ::) :D.I would have no qualms if it was all I had. The A100 is great for twisting 2 pieces of wire together & cutting wire.
So the short answer is no ::) ::) :D :D. But I am still keen to do a bit of a group review of the LM Crunch , Kershaw A100 , Schrade ST6 & the Toolbox . When time allows ::)
can't wait to see the review Mat :salute: :D