Well true but now i have just way too many MTs
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Good idea, gotta clean my MTs and put sale onWell true but now i have just way too many MTs
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This is the perfect forum for a spring cleanout! Lots of addicts waiting for the next hit :D
Well true but now i have just way too many MTs
am I the lone participant at this point?It's not October yet. :P
As previously stated, I'm in if we add a Jack O'lantern requirement. 🎃
Someone must have been listening in on this thread ...
am I the lone participant at this point?It's not October yet. :P
This would be dangerous for me. If I carried a Spirit that much, there would be a real risk of me realising I could easily sell everything else I own :D
Hmm... I am considering joining but would like some clarification, possibly also for the benefit of others: my modest counting powers make this a 31-day challenge...?
I'm in...so....maybe I should read what the challenge en tales :facepalm:?
This challenge will be run using standard challenge rules, enriched for goodness:
1. Carry a Spirit for 30-days. It doesn’t have to be the same Spirit everyday, but it has to be a real Victorinox Spirit. Modded Spirits welcome. Cheap copies, not so much.
2. Try to use every tool in the Spirit’s ample tool set at least once.
3. Post a fresh photo of your Spirit every day. Action photos appreciated.
4. Post up insights, memories, and Spirit stories as you are able.
5. A final summary at the end of the challenge is always appreciated. How does the Spirit stack up against your beloved Wave or Rebar or MP600 or…… paper clip? Give the MTo community an honest and frank assessment. Did the Spirit live up to it’s popular reputation?
The challenge starts 01 October 2018, local time, and will wrap up 31 October 2018.
That's the Spirit! :ahhh
I'm in! Carve a pumpkin with it too ! Yessss!Great photos there! :like:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1855/44801264022_d91257f039_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bfWbWA)20180922_173840 (https://flic.kr/p/2bfWbWA)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1969/43039818320_cca2f3b6e7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28zhjv7)20180922_173739 (https://flic.kr/p/28zhjv7)
Carve a Jack O'lantern with a butter knife!! :facepalm: :ahhh
Keep those pictures coming! :like:
I want to discuss some Spirit X mods..is there a dedicated thread to this tool?
Cheers,
H.G.
I want to discuss some Spirit X mods..is there a dedicated thread to this tool?Here you go:
Cheers,
H.G.
this is great. 6 days 'till we start gentlemen
Im getting my Spirit RT tomorrow
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Can I play too ? Does it mean I can’t carry any folder or SAK , nor a disposable blade utility knife , or industry specific F/B tools ?Idea of this challenge is to use Spirit much as possible and use it before other tools.
Best Regards
Chris
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1917/44839866312_02d9c74fa7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bjm34j)20180924_112227 (https://flic.kr/p/2bjm34j)You are taking some excellent photos there! :like:
:pok: :pok: :pok: :pok:
:popcorn: :popcorn:
Can I play too ? Does it mean I can’t carry any folder or SAK , nor a disposable blade utility knife , or industry specific F/B tools ?
Best Regards
Chris
Can I play too ? Does it mean I can’t carry any folder or SAK , nor a disposable blade utility knife , or industry specific F/B tools ?
Best Regards
Chris
as Pacu said but we can simply this even further - carry everything and anything you desire with the Spirit, just don't forget to give it that fair share of work
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1917/44839866312_02d9c74fa7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bjm34j)20180924_112227 (https://flic.kr/p/2bjm34j)You are taking some excellent photos there! :like:
:pok: :pok: :pok: :pok:
:popcorn: :popcorn:
Just got this baby today, im so ready for next challenge now(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/649171bb2bec31f6f3105a6ed4905308.jpg)Very nice! :like:
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Just got this baby today, im so ready for next challenge now(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/649171bb2bec31f6f3105a6ed4905308.jpg)Very nice! :like:
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Just got this baby today, im so ready for next challenge now(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/649171bb2bec31f6f3105a6ed4905308.jpg)
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Well the Spirit is very tempting but I already have a Gerber MP600 and the Leatherman Rebar??? that my son bought me for Christmas 2 years ago. He’s not a Gerber fan at all. :rofl:
But very tempting!
No I will not be doing the challenge, but will be on the sidelines watching for sure! :popcorn:Well the Spirit is very tempting but I already have a Gerber MP600 and the Leatherman Rebar??? that my son bought me for Christmas 2 years ago. He’s not a Gerber fan at all. :rofl:
But very tempting!
so you'll be joining or following along and doing this challenge at a later date? something like a December 'Tis the Spirit
I haven't done a challenge in ages, count me in
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/42176906421_e5466ce0ff_b.jpg)
I haven't done a challenge in ages, count me inWow...that’s very nice looking Spirit there! :like:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/42176906421_e5466ce0ff_b.jpg)
I haven't done a challenge in ages, count me inWow...that’s very nice looking Spirit there! :like:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/42176906421_e5466ce0ff_b.jpg)
Well the Spirit is very tempting but I already have a Gerber MP600 and the Leatherman Rebar??? that my son bought me for Christmas 2 years ago. He’s not a Gerber fan at all. :rofl:
But very tempting!
No you have not steered me wrong yet. Just a couple of things have popped up that I have committed and given my word on. The Spirit may show up next month. :whistle:Well the Spirit is very tempting but I already have a Gerber MP600 and the Leatherman Rebar??? that my son bought me for Christmas 2 years ago. He’s not a Gerber fan at all. :rofl:
But very tempting!
The spirit is like the pioneer of the folding plier multitool type. You definitely need one! :pok:
Besides, have I steered you wrong yet? You can trust me! :whistle:
So when does this Spirit malarkey kick off then ? :think: :
So when does this Spirit malarkey kick off then ? :think: :
October 1st
So when does this Spirit malarkey kick off then ? :think: :
October 1st
Ok. I’ll bite. I work in an office what the heck will I need ? But never mind that I’m in :multi:
Here's mine!
I'd partake in this but I'm probably send in my Spirit in for warranty work soon. :mail:
Scissors and staple puller Phil, and caplifter for the after hours meetings of course! :cheers: :woohoo:So when does this Spirit malarkey kick off then ? :think: :
October 1st
Ok. I’ll bite. I work in an office what the heck will I need ? But never mind that I’m in :multi:
You guys with all those beautiful pictures :facepalm: I had to promise to Mrs MTMatt that this is the last time till end of this year :D
Anyways, looks like I won't make it...
Here's mine!
:rofl: If only it were such Phil. It belongs to my son, who is away in the service :D. I might make him an offer, because this tool is gorgeous!
You guys with all those beautiful pictures :facepalm: I had to promise to Mrs MTMatt that this is the last time till end of this year :D
Anyways, looks like I won't make it...
I vote that's a enough of Qualifying Lap that gets you onto the start Grid :multi:
:rofl: If only it were such Phil. It belongs to my son, who is away in the service :D. I might make him an offer, because this tool is gorgeous!
:iagree:
I have a couple of Spirits I must admit and agree they're the bees knees. And this challenge has nudged me into a drop point addition to the collection which arrived today :whistle:
What happened to all the excitement and warm ups? :dunno:
We start in just 2 days and I AM SO READY to be using a Swisstool again. :woohoo: :woohoo:
Was your Spirit on an a/c unit? Looks like a Rudd or Rheem
I'm ready. Are we starting in here like the Wave thread or will it be started as a separate posting?
Pic for attention
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I see swisstools more often for sell than Spirits. Nice to see a few in a pic together. :salute:
So Mechy are you in?
And for those wandering, lets keep MTo clean and put the pics of our days here. Should help the mods out too, I hope
So Mechy are you in?
And for those wandering, lets keep MTo clean and put the pics of our days here. Should help the mods out too, I hope
Mine arrives on the 3rd. Is that too late then Styx? :ahhh
I'm still not in :rofl:
So Mechy are you in?
And for those wandering, lets keep MTo clean and put the pics of our days here. Should help the mods out too, I hope
Mine arrives on the 3rd. Is that too late then Styx? :ahhh
I wouldn't think so. Just keep your daily photo posts clearly labelled, and post a couple of make up days on the November end of the challenge and you should be good. Might be a good idea to send Zoidberg a few Jaffa cakes to make up for the inconvenience and confusion.
So Mechy are you in?
And for those wandering, lets keep MTo clean and put the pics of our days here. Should help the mods out too, I hope
Mine arrives on the 3rd. Is that too late then Styx? :ahhh
I wouldn't think so. Just keep your daily photo posts clearly labelled, and post a couple of make up days on the November end of the challenge and you should be good. Might be a good idea to send Zoidberg a few Jaffa cakes to make up for the inconvenience and confusion.
What Nix said
Idea shamelessly stolen from another member...Well now Mechy... You still need to join in...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/f7c203d85bc17cd347357f44294e11ef.jpg)
this really reminds me that I should find a Swisstool
:iagree:this really reminds me that I should find a Swisstool
Yep, you should :pok:
nice start Bill. I'll probably be doing quite a bit of food prep with mine as well.
as for the Swisstool, time to start looking at the trade section of MTo
Haunting??Oh boy...that is just way to cool. I love it. :tu: :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/HtM1TlCh.jpg)
Oh boy...that is just way to cool. I love it. :tu: :cheers:
Thanks Guys. :cheers:Glad you stuck thru it...it was worth it for sure! :cheers:
Getting that shot might be one of the biggest Challenges of this challenge, must have made 30 out takes :poh: to get the pose and lighting right, not to mention the fluidity of the fog. :ahhh
Sure was fun though. :woohoo:
Haunting??
(https://i.imgur.com/HtM1TlCh.jpg)
Haunting??
(https://i.imgur.com/HtM1TlCh.jpg)
'Save your leg?' Nothing serious, I hope?
Day 01 :
Off to a fine start.
This morning I used the awl to improve the air flow in a disposable coffee cup lid--the coffee turned out to be more trick than treat.... :( But the awl was great!
Then the postman brought me a new camo/blaze orange bucket hat for use in the woods during gun season:
(https://i.imgur.com/5zJMRI0.jpg)
Today is an example of why the awl, scissors, and knife continue to be my three favorite tools in any multitool. :tu:
I wish the Spirit could teach me how to shrink images from my IPad mini camera , so i wouldn’t have to use a very old Olumpus digital camera as a go between . I have Tapatalk , but being a techno peasant in some areas , haven’t figured out how to do that yet .
Best Regards ,
Chris
Bummer, Styx... :(
Somewhere I was taught to make a doughnut cushion to take pressure off the blister. Like this:
(https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/_layouts/15/healthwise/media/medical/hw/hwkb17_022.jpg)
I think there are some fancier 'gel pad' products now that incorporate a 'doughnut cushion.' I haven't tried that, but they sound nice.....
The basic idea is to relieve the pressure and friction on the spot that is blistered. If the blister is broken, be sure to clean it well. An open wound in a warm and sweaty shoe is a recipe for a foot infection. Not a good idea.
Quick healing! :cheers:
(p.s. The Spirit's scissors would be ideal for making such a blister doughnut cushion.)
Day 2/30
I had most boring day at work today, i used Spirits blade to carve and slice my lunch banana
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1979/31181376238_35f28aeeb3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PvoGP9)
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Day 2/30:rofl: :rofl:
I had most boring day at work today, i used Spirits blade to carve and slice my lunch banana
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1979/31181376238_35f28aeeb3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PvoGP9)
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Day 2/30
I had most boring day at work today, i used Spirits blade to carve and slice my lunch banana
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1979/31181376238_35f28aeeb3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PvoGP9)
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Had to reset the time on my watch too...fingers just aren't nimble enough to get the pin :facepalm: Used the blade to open food for our sheepdogs! I'm liking this tool!
Nice shot, Douglas!
Great uses, Barry. :tu: The Spirit really is an excellent tool. Every time I carry it, I wonder why I carry anything else..... :rofl:
I will say that for the first time, just last night, I had trouble deploying the main blade.
My finger nails are short. After doing a lot of dish washing, they were also soft. The combination of short and soft meant that I couldn't get enough purchase on the nail nick to deploy the main blade. As I said, that's a first, but a bit concerning as we move into weather where gloves will be worn more. :-\
DAY TWO "BOO!"(https://i.imgur.com/OIKjK3ah.jpg)
Day 2 bonus pic of an important test, carried out very well: day off tomorrow :cheers:
Day 02 :I’ve been thinking of making something very similar to yours. I was thinking about it because I have one for my J frame S&W and it works great!
I find the Spirit so easy to carry in the pocket, I doubt I'll do any belt sheath carry. For this challenge, I dug out my pocket caddy. It's designed for a Buck 110, so the Spirit sinks down in the pocket a bit far. You could say it is a Buck 110 costume for my Spirit.
Nevertheless, it works nicely and I'm interested how the caddy does with regular and prolonged use. So, I'll keep using this one for the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/LE8Pr3R.jpg)
I’ve been thinking of making something very similar to yours. I was thinking about it because I have one for my J frame S&W and it works great!
Pity the sheath doesn't look good with my suit !
Day 2/30
I had most boring day at work today, i used Spirits blade to carve and slice my lunch banana
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1979/31181376238_35f28aeeb3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PvoGP9)
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Cool pic Douglas :like: :tu:
Ballistol! :ahhh :cheers:
Day 2. Used the scissors to open some mail but for today this is a better pic. Spirit X with my Chrome Messenger bag. I love 'em both. Pity the sheath doesn't look good with my suit !I think the sheath and Spirit X would go better with your suit than the Crome Messenger bag! :whistle:
Day 02 :
I find the Spirit so easy to carry in the pocket, I doubt I'll do any belt sheath carry. For this challenge, I dug out my pocket caddy. It's designed for a Buck 110, so the Spirit sinks down in the pocket a bit far. You could say it is a Buck 110 costume for my Spirit.
Nevertheless, it works nicely and I'm interested how the caddy does with regular and prolonged use. So, I'll keep using this one for the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/LE8Pr3R.jpg)
Day 2 bonus pic of an important test, carried out very well: day off tomorrow :cheers:
That's a good test, but I somehow think you won't be satisfied with a study where N=1.
Pity the sheath doesn't look good with my suit !
Obviously you need a new job, not a new carry system. :rofl:
Pity the sheath doesn't look good with my suit !
Obviously you need a new job, not a new carry system. :rofl:
Day 2. Used the scissors to open some mail but for today this is a better pic. Spirit X with my Chrome Messenger bag. I love 'em both. Pity the sheath doesn't look good with my suit !I think the sheath and Spirit X would go better with your suit than the Crome Messenger bag! :whistle:
But seriously, I like messenger bags, its a military thing ;)
Nice work everyone :like: :tu:
Day 02 :
I find the Spirit so easy to carry in the pocket, I doubt I'll do any belt sheath carry. For this challenge, I dug out my pocket caddy. It's designed for a Buck 110, so the Spirit sinks down in the pocket a bit far. You could say it is a Buck 110 costume for my Spirit.
Nevertheless, it works nicely and I'm interested how the caddy does with regular and prolonged use. So, I'll keep using this one for the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/LE8Pr3R.jpg)
Some Day 02 bonus action:
It's not that I don't trust D_T's results, I just thought I should verify them.......
(https://i.imgur.com/F6eiAUA.jpg)
Day 2:
So tempted to test out these wire cutters. These expensive yet crappy fraying lightening cables really annoy me.
Day 02 :
I find the Spirit so easy to carry in the pocket, I doubt I'll do any belt sheath carry. For this challenge, I dug out my pocket caddy. It's designed for a Buck 110, so the Spirit sinks down in the pocket a bit far. You could say it is a Buck 110 costume for my Spirit.
Nevertheless, it works nicely and I'm interested how the caddy does with regular and prolonged use. So, I'll keep using this one for the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/LE8Pr3R.jpg)
Day 3:I like that usage. I didn’t know we had a shaving section! :like:
I had mentioned in the shaving thread (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,31735.msg1783837.html#msg1783837) that I had recently acquired a new to me Gillette super speed razor from the '40's
Well, I noticed that the crimp groove was a little wonky looking after fixing the dropped knob issue using the pipe cutter with a washer trick. So, I had come across another method where a binder clip handle is used, and I thought that may fit the groove better and allow me to make it look smooth again.
I used the spirits pliers to squeeze the binder clip wire while I turned the razor handle.
I'm happy to report that it was successful!
Day 3:I like that usage. I didn’t know we had a shaving section! :like:
I had mentioned in the shaving thread (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,31735.msg1783837.html#msg1783837) that I had recently acquired a new to me Gillette super speed razor from the '40's
Well, I noticed that the crimp groove was a little wonky looking after fixing the dropped knob issue using the pipe cutter with a washer trick. So, I had come across another method where a binder clip handle is used, and I thought that may fit the groove better and allow me to make it look smooth again.
I used the spirits pliers to squeeze the binder clip wire while I turned the razor handle.
I'm happy to report that it was successful!
Oh no Kev is it 3 points as well :facepalm:
Day 3
Opening my speeding ticket :facepalm:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1938/30142370787_c67b2cb19f_b.jpg)
Better the awareness course than the 3 points :tu:Oh no Kev is it 3 points as well :facepalm:
Nope, 36 in a 30 zone so should be ok to just do the speed awareness course.
Oh no Kev is it 3 points as well :facepalm:
Nope, 36 in a 30 zone so should be ok to just do the speed awareness course.
Work carry today . Spirit is used as a docking station for a Surefire Titan Plus . Used as an eating utensil , at lunch . Bonus shot , a few more Spirit work buddies .
Best Regards ,
Chris
Wera ratchet?
Day 03 :
(https://i.imgur.com/6cwE2jZ.jpg)
I think this photo will require a bit of explanation........
This is my favorite way to carry a bit of TP (Loo paper, for the UK crowd) when camping, hiking, anything-in-the-outdoors. When nature calls, I like to be ready to answer.
Technique:
1. Take a roll of your comfiest TP (I like a roll that's been used up a bit to save space in a pack) and throw a wrap of duct tape or gaffer's tape around the outside. (I usually use hi-vis red duct tape, but that appears to have been used up. :think:)
2. Using a pair of scissors, snip the inner cardboard tube all the way down it's length. In this case, with the Vic's scissors, I had to cut half-way down from each end.
3. Carefully roll up the inner cardboard tube and remove.
4. Flatten the 'roll' and store in a plastic bag to keep dry.
I've been using this technique for decades. It's an easy way to be keep your outdoors hygiene products clean and organized. By removing the inner roll and flattening the whole thing, you save space. To use: just pull some tissue from the center. Easy, even in a woodsman's squat.
MTo'ers, be prepared! :tu:
Here I am!Day 1
Today I've received my new and one and only Spirit X ... and I love it :like:
It was dripping oil but after an hour of continuous wiping it clean it wasn't that slippery anymore and I had fun trying out the wire cutters, scissors and wire stripper.
The scissors cut very well and precise. But yes, they're a tad short maybe.
And the pliers could open a bit wider maybe.
But I like their ergonomics a lot.
After that it accompanied me on my weekly bike tour.
Wera ratchet?
Wera ratchet?
Yes Sir , it handles Leatherman and regular 1/4” hex bits , quite well . It also likes the Leatherman bit extender , which in the picture , has a 1/4” hex to 1/4” drive adaptor .
Chris
More Day 03 action:
(https://i.imgur.com/ste8hJX.jpg)
The cauliflower never had a chance......... ;)
Day 3
quiet day for the spirit, fixed my pocket clip on flashlight to be a bit tighter.
(https://i.imgur.com/484oWGO.jpg)
Way to go and Happy Thanksgiving Chris! :cheers:
Day 4
Lots of uses today but only managed to get one picture!
Using the file to deburr a shaft, excellent job it did too :tu: if only one side was diamond coated it would be perfect :think:
That looked like some MRE peanut butter.
Day 4
Lots of uses today but only managed to get one picture!
Using the file to deburr a shaft, excellent job it did too :tu: if only one side was diamond coated it would be perfect :think:
My Spirit and Swisstool have both done that job more times than the three of us together could count. I do agree about the diamond side as well.
Great uses and picks everyone.
Day 4
The Spirit helped Mod my 4" Bacho Spanner Wrench from only 1/2" opening to 9/16" opening. :woohoo:
(https://i.imgur.com/RsaVcvGh.jpg)
Day 4.
So this was a happy accident. I read you can extend the arms on the scissors to open it up all be way, by popping them off the spring, and then you’re able to sharpen them. Well when I tried it, and when I went to put the arm back on the spring, I accidentally bent the spring. So now my scissors open this far. Work perfectly, and close just fine.
ABSOLUTELY!The Spirit helped Mod my 4" Bacho Spanner Wrench from only 1/2" opening to 9/16" opening. :woohoo:
(https://i.imgur.com/RsaVcvGh.jpg)
Cool mod Doug :tu:
Do you think it is solid enough at that wide opening then?
This is the third one of these I've made this mod on and never had a issue.
That being said, you do still need to realize it is only a 100mm wrench.
Glamour shot with my son's New Handyman!Lucky son! :like: :cheers:
Nice work everyone :like: :tu:
Day 3
It was a long office day again.
Only used the Spirit when I was back home, to open a letter.
I really like that PE blade of the Spirit :tu:
Day 5
Used the pliers to fit a split pin in a coupling, I quite like the slightly blunt nose of the pliers, they seem to have more strength than the needle nose Leatherman type when performing any twisting action, and I like the fine serrations!
Day 05 :Great photo’s! Not surprised that the tree is still growing after it broke...life will always find a way!
I was out in the hills today with my hunting buddy. We were scouting a new location for hunting elk. Naturally it ended up being more like a 10 mile hike with a few distractions along the way.
We ended up climbing a 7000' hill with a nice view of the countryside:
(https://i.imgur.com/i5ZDxIJ.jpg)
Near the top we came across this remarkable tree:
(https://i.imgur.com/oIMxZRD.jpg)
It had broken, but then started to grow again. Seemed like a nice image of perseverance in hard times.
Snapped this pic of the Spirit back in the forest:
(https://i.imgur.com/TeHPFwK.jpg)
No uses for the Spirit while out in the woods, but, after returning home fairly exhausted, the Spirit went to work raising spirits......
(https://i.imgur.com/4mdTm1Q.jpg)
Day 3
It was a long office day again.
Only used the Spirit when I was back home, to open a letter.
I really like that PE blade of the Spirit :tu:
Very nice blade , slices well , and a snap to sharpen , love it ! I also like the wire stripper/chisel tool . Not to mention the overbuilt bottle opener , that doubles for light duty prying .
A lot to like on the Spirit X !
Best Regards ,
Chris
Day 05 :
I was out in the hills today with my hunting buddy. We were scouting a new location for hunting elk. Naturally it ended up being more like a 10 mile hike with a few distractions along the way.
We ended up climbing a 7000' hill with a nice view of the countryside:
(https://i.imgur.com/i5ZDxIJ.jpg)
Near the top we came across this remarkable tree:
(https://i.imgur.com/oIMxZRD.jpg)
It had broken, but then started to grow again. Seemed like a nice image of perseverance in hard times.
Snapped this pic of the Spirit back in the forest:
(https://i.imgur.com/TeHPFwK.jpg)
No uses for the Spirit while out in the woods, but, after returning home fairly exhausted, the Spirit went to work raising spirits......
(https://i.imgur.com/4mdTm1Q.jpg)
That last bit is intriguing Matt, if only for the question why you had to modify it to fit the Rebar - or do you mean it also fits a stock Wave? :popcorn:
Day 6
Used the small flat driver, perfect for electrical terminal blocks.....
Day 6
Used the small flat driver, perfect for electrical terminal blocks.....
almost asked you why were you screwing through a DnD dice
I was thinking the same thing... :rofl:Day 6
Used the small flat driver, perfect for electrical terminal blocks.....
almost asked you why were you screwing through a DnD dice
I’m thinking Wyoming.Day 05 :
I was out in the hills today with my hunting buddy. We were scouting a new location for hunting elk. Naturally it ended up being more like a 10 mile hike with a few distractions along the way.
We ended up climbing a 7000' hill with a nice view of the countryside:
(https://i.imgur.com/i5ZDxIJ.jpg)
Near the top we came across this remarkable tree:
(https://i.imgur.com/oIMxZRD.jpg)
It had broken, but then started to grow again. Seemed like a nice image of perseverance in hard times.
Snapped this pic of the Spirit back in the forest:
(https://i.imgur.com/TeHPFwK.jpg)
No uses for the Spirit while out in the woods, but, after returning home fairly exhausted, the Spirit went to work raising spirits......
(https://i.imgur.com/4mdTm1Q.jpg)
Beautiful images Nix :tu:
So that's Colorado, right?
I've heart people died trying to get there...
(https://gndn.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/dress-shirt.png)
Day 3
It was a long office day again.
Only used the Spirit when I was back home, to open a letter.
I really like that PE blade of the Spirit :tu:
Very nice blade , slices well , and a snap to sharpen , love it ! I also like the wire stripper/chisel tool . Not to mention the overbuilt bottle opener , that doubles for light duty prying .
A lot to like on the Spirit X !
Best Regards ,
Chris
:iagree:
And I like your letter pouches Chris :like:
Btw, I've tried the LM bit driver as you use it on the Spirit. And I think it only holds on to the very tip/end of the Phillips which is not ideal.
So I have an idea for Christmas I guess (Victorinox bit wrench).
Oh, that reminds me... I'll have a look at the LM removable bit driver I've once modified to fit the Wave and Rebar. To be continued later today...
Snapped this pic of the Spirit back in the forest:
(https://i.imgur.com/TeHPFwK.jpg)
Day 3
It was a long office day again.
Only used the Spirit when I was back home, to open a letter.
I really like that PE blade of the Spirit :tu:
Very nice blade , slices well , and a snap to sharpen , love it ! I also like the wire stripper/chisel tool . Not to mention the overbuilt bottle opener , that doubles for light duty prying .
A lot to like on the Spirit X !
Best Regards ,
Chris
:iagree:
And I like your letter pouches Chris :like:
Btw, I've tried the LM bit driver as you use it on the Spirit. And I think it only holds on to the very tip/end of the Phillips which is not ideal.
So I have an idea for Christmas I guess (Victorinox bit wrench).
Oh, that reminds me... I'll have a look at the LM removable bit driver I've once modified to fit the Wave and Rebar. To be continued later today...
I cheat , and put a wrap of insulation tape around the phillips . If you can find one , they aren’t made anymore , the Old Skool Leathetman Universal Tool Adaptor fits perfectly on both the Spirit and Swisstool . I also use the Wera ratchet and the bit extender a lot , if I need real torque . You could also put in a thin piece of brass shimstock , a piece of Coke can also works , or even a piece of plastic from a take out coffee cup lid . I also have padlock shims in my pocket lockpick set . I would very much like to find another Leatherman Universal Tool Adaptor again .
Best Regards,
Chris
Snapped this pic of the Spirit back in the forest:
(https://i.imgur.com/TeHPFwK.jpg)
that pic should be titled "Forest Spirit" or something like that and ought to go to the calendar thread, :o :dd:
That’s a very old terminal block Jaypeebee :D
Technology from the 60s maybe :rofl: :facepalm:That’s a very old terminal block Jaypeebee :D
Modern technology where I work.... :rofl:
Nice mod there. :like:Day 3
It was a long office day again.
Only used the Spirit when I was back home, to open a letter.
I really like that PE blade of the Spirit :tu:
Very nice blade , slices well , and a snap to sharpen , love it ! I also like the wire stripper/chisel tool . Not to mention the overbuilt bottle opener , that doubles for light duty prying .
A lot to like on the Spirit X !
Best Regards ,
Chris
:iagree:
And I like your letter pouches Chris :like:
Btw, I've tried the LM bit driver as you use it on the Spirit. And I think it only holds on to the very tip/end of the Phillips which is not ideal.
So I have an idea for Christmas I guess (Victorinox bit wrench).
Oh, that reminds me... I'll have a look at the LM removable bit driver I've once modified to fit the Wave and Rebar. To be continued later today...
I cheat , and put a wrap of insulation tape around the phillips . If you can find one , they aren’t made anymore , the Old Skool Leathetman Universal Tool Adaptor fits perfectly on both the Spirit and Swisstool . I also use the Wera ratchet and the bit extender a lot , if I need real torque . You could also put in a thin piece of brass shimstock , a piece of Coke can also works , or even a piece of plastic from a take out coffee cup lid . I also have padlock shims in my pocket lockpick set . I would very much like to find another Leatherman Universal Tool Adaptor again .
Best Regards,
Chris
Yes, exactly. I had 2 old style ones and modded one of them to fit the Wave. :tu:
Fits like a glove onto the Spirit too (see arrow)...
Day 6 clearing pathways in the reed bed. Spirit on hand to fettle my brush cutter.
There are quite a few toppled trees recycling themselves in the fen.
Day 6 clearing pathways in the reed bed. Spirit on hand to fettle my brush cutter.That is some very nice moss on those trees! And Spirit. Nice photos by the way! :like:
There are quite a few toppled trees recycling themselves in the fen.
Day 6 clearing pathways in the reed bed. Spirit on hand to fettle my brush cutter.
There are quite a few toppled trees recycling themselves in the fen.
What kind of pathways would that be Bill?
Bike trails? I like going x-country :tu:
Day 06 :
My honey and I went out for a Saturday doughnut date. It's an October challenge, so naturally I used the Spirit to carve up a Pumpkin doughnut:
(https://i.imgur.com/yM7cQ0K.jpg)
:P
A lazy Day 6 hanging out in...
OTHER DEMENSIONS
(https://i.imgur.com/WuWRQcth.jpg)
Day 6 clearing pathways in the reed bed. Spirit on hand to fettle my brush cutter.
There are quite a few toppled trees recycling themselves in the fen.
What kind of pathways would that be Bill?
Bike trails? I like going x-country :tu:
It's a local shoot Matt. Just paths but with plenty of streams as there's a spring too
Great pics everyone! Used the Spirit to get an inflation needle from a tire pump.
That last bit is intriguing Matt, if only for the question why you had to modify it to fit the Rebar - or do you mean it also fits a stock Wave? :popcorn:
Sorry, I've used the wrong term. I meant the discontinued Leatherman Tool Adapter.
I made it fit the Wave.
I'll see if it works with the Spirit and will post some pics later on.
More Day 06 action:That is nice looking, but I’m willing to bet it tastes way better! :drool:
Used the Spirit's scissors to help out with a sewing project. These scissors are workin' for me.
Then it was time to score some bread dough prior to baking. I don't have a lame and usually use a sharp, sharp, sharp paring knife to score the loaf, the Spirit filled in, in this case, since we're in a challenge. I have to say, coming off the Wave challenge, the LM Wave did this same task a little bit more easily. Nevertheless, the results were satisfactory.
Just ask Mrs Nix. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/FKbze3H.jpg)
More Day 06 action:
Used the Spirit's scissors to help out with a sewing project. These scissors are workin' for me.
Then it was time to score some bread dough prior to baking. I don't have a lame and usually use a sharp, sharp, sharp paring knife to score the loaf, the Spirit filled in, in this case, since we're in a challenge. I have to say, coming off the Wave challenge, the LM Wave did this same task a little bit more easily. Nevertheless, the results were satisfactory.
Just ask Mrs Nix. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/FKbze3H.jpg)
Day 7
Sawing today!..... No complaints :tu:
Yummm... getting hungry over here.
Over where?
See the Day 7 pic below. Beauty and scenery pic only. Those who recognise where this was taken will know why I won't be carrying the Spirit around today, nor in the next couple of days. Sadly, the hotel room does not appear to need any repairs, but maybe I'll take things apart just for fun :)
Wembley?Yup :tu:
Day 7
Sawing today!..... No complaints :tu:
The Spirit's saw feels and is sturdier than the ones on a normal SAK :tu:
Day 7
Sawing today!..... No complaints :tu:
The Spirit's saw feels and is sturdier than the ones on a normal SAK :tu:
It's a little bit shorter though!
Day 7
Moving the latch hook on my old gates so it actually holds it shut
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/44431962534_e558f17310_b.jpg)
About there should do
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1974/31280104528_88730809a7_b.jpg)
Sorted :tu:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1907/30215376577_3d0deb3f1c_b.jpg)
Day 7
Moving the latch hook on my old gates so it actually holds it shut
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/44431962534_e558f17310_b.jpg)
About there should do
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1974/31280104528_88730809a7_b.jpg)
Sorted :tu:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1907/30215376577_3d0deb3f1c_b.jpg)
True, but it's more of a #2 Phillips.
Awl the more reason to have a smaller 2-d driver that can open #1 Phillips'? :dunno: (Sorry for awl the puns. :facepalm:)
True, but it's more of a #2 Phillips.
Awl the more reason to have a smaller 2-d driver that can open #1 Phillips'? :dunno: (Sorry for awl the puns. :facepalm:)
Day 7:
Getting started
Dad to the rescue! Well done! :tu:Day 5
Our son's scooter needed some service :D
The Spirits pliers did a great job.
I think for this task the finer tooth pattern was ideal :tu:
I've used "another Swiss Tool" to bend back the springs mounting on the other end...
Dad to the rescue! Well done! :tu:Day 5
Our son's scooter needed some service :D
The Spirits pliers did a great job.
I think for this task the finer tooth pattern was ideal :tu:
I've used "another Swiss Tool" to bend back the springs mounting on the other end...
Nice stuff today, guys! :like:
+2 :tu: :like:Nice stuff today, guys! :like:
+ 1 :tu:
Day 07 :
Spent some time this morning finishing up a small sewing project for Mrs Nix. Scissors came in handy for snipping bits of thread.
(https://i.imgur.com/bxTooz9.jpg)
In a momentary lapse of attention, I broke a needle. Large driver was perfect for extracting and replacing the broken remains with a new needle.
(https://i.imgur.com/EyMZsRG.jpg)
After one week in the challenge, I think I've used the scissors about 12 times. Other tools have been used once or maybe twice at the most. The knife blade I've used....maybe 4 times.
Still trying to figure put how to shrink images on my I Pad to a size this forum can handle . I have Tapatalk , and some image sizing apps , just don’t seem to be making any headway .
Best Regards,
Chris
A day on the road!
Nice one Dougie! What make's your spanner, bahco?Have you been following the tread... :facepalm:
Nice one Dougie! What make's your spanner, bahco?Have you been following the tread... :facepalm:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1785946.html#msg1785946
Bahco makes great spanners.
Still trying to figure put how to shrink images on my I Pad to a size this forum can handle . I have Tapatalk , and some image sizing apps , just don’t seem to be making any headway .
Best Regards,
Chris
The Pliers Wrench is another great tool. I keep both because there are a few places where the spanner fits better than the pliers wrench. Knipex are kind of like olives or cheese, So far I havn't found a Knipex I don't like.Nice one Dougie! What make's your spanner, bahco?Have you been following the tread... :facepalm:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1785946.html#msg1785946
Bahco makes great spanners.
There's tooooo much to look at Dougie, there's too much to look at!!! :ahhh
I lost my bahco spanner on my last job there... so I've just bought a knippex plier wrench to compensate! :D
It looks great...almost what I make except I add cubes of roast beef, ham, salami or your favorite kind. Cheese is cut into cubes also. Anti-pasta salad! I need to go to the fridge...The Pliers Wrench is another great tool. I keep both because there are a few places where the spanner fits better than the pliers wrench. Knipex are kind of like olives or cheese, So far I havn't found a Knipex I don't like.Nice one Dougie! What make's your spanner, bahco?Have you been following the tread... :facepalm:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1785946.html#msg1785946
Bahco makes great spanners.
There's tooooo much to look at Dougie, there's too much to look at!!! :ahhh
I lost my bahco spanner on my last job there... so I've just bought a knippex plier wrench to compensate! :D
(https://tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net/secure/RMS/attachments/37/1200x1200/Marinated-Olive---Cheese-Ring_exps137071_TH133086C07_24_2bC_RMS.jpg)
It looks great...almost what I make except I add cubes of roast beef, ham, salami or your favorite kind. Cheese is cut into cubes also. Anti-pasta salad! I need to go to the fridge...
I would make that for our monthly poker games at work! :cheers:It looks great...almost what I make except I add cubes of roast beef, ham, salami or your favorite kind. Cheese is cut into cubes also. Anti-pasta salad! I need to go to the fridge...
:iagree: :drool:
It looks great...almost what I make except I add cubes of roast beef, ham, salami or your favorite kind. Cheese is cut into cubes also. Anti-pasta salad! I need to go to the fridge...The Pliers Wrench is another great tool. I keep both because there are a few places where the spanner fits better than the pliers wrench. Knipex are kind of like olives or cheese, So far I havn't found a Knipex I don't like.Nice one Dougie! What make's your spanner, bahco?Have you been following the tread... :facepalm:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1785946.html#msg1785946
Bahco makes great spanners.
There's tooooo much to look at Dougie, there's too much to look at!!! :ahhh
I lost my bahco spanner on my last job there... so I've just bought a knippex plier wrench to compensate! :D
(https://tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net/secure/RMS/attachments/37/1200x1200/Marinated-Olive---Cheese-Ring_exps137071_TH133086C07_24_2bC_RMS.jpg)
wait someone actually follows instructions?
A day on the road!
That's a nice pic Barry :like:
:facepalm:
The Spirit blade was designed for baguetts. :pok: :pok: :pok:
(https://cdn-us-ec.yottaa.net/55b635db0b5344273c002031/d1fd69005c1501336a81123dfe2baf36.yottaa.net/v~4b.445/5599-3-large.jpg?yocs=2u_&yoloc=us)
Looks like a good loaf though Bill. :tu:
Day 8/30A wooden holster? Will be following this one...please keep posting your progress on this...want to see how this one turns out! :tu:
Today i started project to make wooden holster to my Rebar, im making first version by only using MTs, Spirit multiblade has proven to be most useful tool for me so far(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181008/c151b5a91d41a5c00f5174c5e2892448.jpg)
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:drool: :drool:. Have to love freshly sliced bread!!:facepalm:
The Spirit blade was designed for baguetts. :pok: :pok: :pok:
(https://cdn-us-ec.yottaa.net/55b635db0b5344273c002031/d1fd69005c1501336a81123dfe2baf36.yottaa.net/v~4b.445/5599-3-large.jpg?yocs=2u_&yoloc=us)
Looks like a good loaf though Bill. :tu:
:drool: :drool:. Have to love freshly sliced bread!!:facepalm:
The Spirit blade was designed for baguetts. :pok: :pok: :pok:
(https://cdn-us-ec.yottaa.net/55b635db0b5344273c002031/d1fd69005c1501336a81123dfe2baf36.yottaa.net/v~4b.445/5599-3-large.jpg?yocs=2u_&yoloc=us)
Looks like a good loaf though Bill. :tu:
That was a mixed spelt and white flour load Douglas and tasty it was too .... could've done with some cheese though... who'd have thought the butter blade would make a cheese knife ? :think:
@Fast Bill
Theresa should be a designation printed on the package of the bread: Spirit Butter Blade Compatible.
:multi:
:drool: :drool:. Have to love freshly sliced bread!!:facepalm:
The Spirit blade was designed for baguetts. :pok: :pok: :pok:
(https://cdn-us-ec.yottaa.net/55b635db0b5344273c002031/d1fd69005c1501336a81123dfe2baf36.yottaa.net/v~4b.445/5599-3-large.jpg?yocs=2u_&yoloc=us)
Looks like a good loaf though Bill. :tu:
That was a mixed spelt and white flour load Douglas and tasty it was too .... could've done with some cheese though... who'd have thought the butter blade would make a cheese knife ? :think:
I think it's perfect for slicing cheese :tu:
Day 8/30A wooden holster? Will be following this one...please keep posting your progress on this...want to see how this one turns out! :tu:
Today i started project to make wooden holster to my Rebar, im making first version by only using MTs, Spirit multiblade has proven to be most useful tool for me so far(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181008/c151b5a91d41a5c00f5174c5e2892448.jpg)
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Thanks, guys! :cheers:
Nice haul, Matt. Any chance that signed photo of Lynda and Fuzzy will show up on e-bay?
A beautiful Fall day here in the Northeast US!
Thanks, guys! :cheers:
Nice haul, Matt. Any chance that signed photo of Lynda and Fuzzy will show up on e-bay?
:rofl:
Thanks, guys! :cheers:
Nice haul, Matt. Any chance that signed photo of Lynda and Fuzzy will show up on e-bay?
:rofl:
I'm liking that hint of Jaffa there Matt .... you'd crash eBay if you list them both ! :cheers:
The desert when it rains...
(https://i.imgur.com/QePHReGh.jpg)
Still raining and the water's still raising.
Danni's (the WIFE) Birthday :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Happy B-Day Babe!! :woohoo: :woohoo:
Day 8
A good photo op' at work
(https://i.imgur.com/fru8PQyh.jpg)
Thanks Nix. Sure wish I coud find a little of that beauty you keep posting.
Those are sure some amazing places filled with God's Creative Glory. ::)
Day 9/30Nice! First models are good. :tu: Guess the next step is belt attachment?
Spirit helped today me making Rebar holsters, multiblade was used again today a lot. Spirit also fits in those holsters and it doesnt drop when turning around. These are just first models on my wooden holsters.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/11c1c1d694400fa50591608cebad1bf1.jpg)
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Both have belt attachment now, sadly my project is going on freeze. Heading to new place tomorrow and my days gonna be long so sadly i got no time yet to improve my holster very much, i thinked to round corners bit more and maybe add wax or stein so those gives much deeper color to holstersDay 9/30Nice! First models are good. :tu: Guess the next step is belt attachment?
Spirit helped today me making Rebar holsters, multiblade was used again today a lot. Spirit also fits in those holsters and it doesnt drop when turning around. These are just first models on my wooden holsters.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/11c1c1d694400fa50591608cebad1bf1.jpg)
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The desert when it rains...
(https://i.imgur.com/QePHReGh.jpg)
Still raining and the water's still raising.
Danni's (the WIFE) Birthday :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Happy B-Day Babe!! :woohoo: :woohoo:
Day 8
A good photo op' at work
(https://i.imgur.com/fru8PQyh.jpg)
Not a problem...have a safe trip to your new place! :tu:Both have belt attachment now, sadly my project is going on freeze. Heading to new place tomorrow and my days gonna be long so sadly i got no time yet to improve my holster very much, i thinked to round corners bit more and maybe add wax or stein so those gives much deeper color to holstersDay 9/30Nice! First models are good. :tu: Guess the next step is belt attachment?
Spirit helped today me making Rebar holsters, multiblade was used again today a lot. Spirit also fits in those holsters and it doesnt drop when turning around. These are just first models on my wooden holsters.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/11c1c1d694400fa50591608cebad1bf1.jpg)
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/6dc4f68524b50c526f7aedbc00d64340.jpg)
Both have belt attachment now, sadly my project is going on freeze. Heading to new place tomorrow and my days gonna be long so sadly i got no time yet to improve my holster very much, i thinked to round corners bit more and maybe add wax or stein so those gives much deeper color to holstersDay 9/30Nice! First models are good. :tu: Guess the next step is belt attachment?
Spirit helped today me making Rebar holsters, multiblade was used again today a lot. Spirit also fits in those holsters and it doesnt drop when turning around. These are just first models on my wooden holsters.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/11c1c1d694400fa50591608cebad1bf1.jpg)
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/6dc4f68524b50c526f7aedbc00d64340.jpg)
Both have belt attachment now, sadly my project is going on freeze. Heading to new place tomorrow and my days gonna be long so sadly i got no time yet to improve my holster very much, i thinked to round corners bit more and maybe add wax or stein so those gives much deeper color to holstersDay 9/30Nice! First models are good. :tu: Guess the next step is belt attachment?
Spirit helped today me making Rebar holsters, multiblade was used again today a lot. Spirit also fits in those holsters and it doesnt drop when turning around. These are just first models on my wooden holsters.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/11c1c1d694400fa50591608cebad1bf1.jpg)
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/6dc4f68524b50c526f7aedbc00d64340.jpg)
I knew we could count on you, D_T. :tu:Awlways :D
Used the awl to fix a stuck plunger in one of my space pens! :D
Howdy, Butch! :waving:
@dutchtooler
Tegernseeer? Nice beer.
Howdy, Butch! :waving:
:D. :salute: :popcorn:
Day 09 :
We've got a proper snow storm going on today. Good day to hang out inside and make oatmeal cookies.
Spirit popped out for a glamor shot and then rushed back in.
(https://i.imgur.com/SirwWLw.jpg)
Day 09 :I was thinking you were in Wyoming/Montana area...so did Super-dog join you for the photo shoot?
We've got a proper snow storm going on today. Good day to hang out inside and make oatmeal cookies.
Spirit popped out for a glamor shot and then rushed back in.
(https://i.imgur.com/SirwWLw.jpg)
Howdy, Butch! :waving:
:D. :salute: :popcorn:
Day 09 :
We've got a proper snow storm going on today. Good day to hang out inside and make oatmeal cookies.
Spirit popped out for a glamor shot and then rushed back in.
(https://i.imgur.com/SirwWLw.jpg)
Day 09
Harvested some strawberries...
Both have belt attachment now, sadly my project is going on freeze. Heading to new place tomorrow and my days gonna be long so sadly i got no time yet to improve my holster very much, i thinked to round corners bit more and maybe add wax or stein so those gives much deeper color to holstersDay 9/30Nice! First models are good. :tu: Guess the next step is belt attachment?
Spirit helped today me making Rebar holsters, multiblade was used again today a lot. Spirit also fits in those holsters and it doesnt drop when turning around. These are just first models on my wooden holsters.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/11c1c1d694400fa50591608cebad1bf1.jpg)
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/6dc4f68524b50c526f7aedbc00d64340.jpg)
Howdy, Butch! :waving:
:D. :salute: :popcorn:
Long time no see Butch :cheers:
Howdy, Butch! :waving:
:D. :salute: :popcorn:
Oh.... hey Butch. Nice of you checking in here :hatsoff:
Day 09 :
We've got a proper snow storm going on today. Good day to hang out inside and make oatmeal cookies.
Spirit popped out for a glamor shot and then rushed back in.
(https://i.imgur.com/SirwWLw.jpg)
:sa:
... is that normal?
Day 09 :
We've got a proper snow storm going on today. Good day to hang out inside and make oatmeal cookies.
Spirit popped out for a glamor shot and then rushed back in.
(https://i.imgur.com/SirwWLw.jpg)
:sa:
... is that normal?
Not really. The first good snow storm usually happens in September, so things are a bit delayed this year. But it's a start; and better late than never! :cheers:
EDIT: perhaps you were inquiring after the oatmeal cookies? Yeah, completely normal for me to whip up a batch of cookies while we ride out a storm. Gotta keep up morale!!! :cheers:
Day 9
Helping to unpack and build a new bike for my daughter's birthday tomorrow.......
Day 9:
Spirit assisted with some harmonica maintenance
I knew we could count on you, D_T. :tu:
:o :waving:Cavemen do exist. :whistle: Butch is back. :woohoo: :waving: Hay Pappy, Good to se ya Visit once in a while.
Kinda dried up a bit but hey say more is on the way. :ahhh
Day 9
Not the prettiest mod for a Spirit XBS but I'm loving the Night ize Hip Clip.
(https://i.imgur.com/y3e5Mw1h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JkBRNJUh.jpg)
...
Day 9
Not the prettiest mod for a Spirit XBS but I'm loving the Night ize Hip Clip.
(https://i.imgur.com/y3e5Mw1h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JkBRNJUh.jpg)
Day 10Nice garden...I have been reading a lot of goods things on those. Enjoy. :tu:
Took down my bean and pee cane trellis' tonight, so sat and took them apart to store the canes in the garage. A few tie wraps removed with the dark spirit
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1923/44506704954_ef33a20a5c_b.jpg)
Not much left in the veg patch now
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1943/44506722614_272c09d742_b.jpg)
Day 10
Harvested some more strawberries from the balcony.
Cool pics Kev D and MTMatt!
Day 10
Quiet day so here's some atmosphere. Literally - it was quite foggy when I left home.
Nice to see you've not harvested the gnomes yet Kev. They're better after a frost :rofl:
Day 10
Quiet day so here's some atmosphere. Literally - it was quite foggy when I left home.
Nice to see you've not harvested the gnomes yet Kev. They're better after a frost :rofl:
:dd:
Day 10 :
Making chili today. Mrs Nix like tomatoes in her chili...and that's fine with me..... :D
(https://i.imgur.com/I082MUX.jpg)
Making chili today. Mrs Nix like tomatoes in her chili...and that's fine with me..... :D
During the September Storm Wave Challenge I carried my Wave with the belt clip and Leatherman did their clip right. The Wave was easy to carry in the pocket with the clip but was a little large sometimes. The Spirit on the other hand just all but vanishes carried like this. I also have stared putting my Zebra Light in my back pocket using its clip. I keep finding myself panicking because I've carried a MT & Flash light in a pouch on my belt for the better part of 20 years. Just to end up laughing at myself when I realize everything is ok. I wish Vic had a clip design for the Spirit. The Hip Clip is a wondefull alternative it's just not as classy an option as the Wave Clip....
Day 9
Not the prettiest mod for a Spirit XBS but I'm loving the Night ize Hip Clip.
(https://i.imgur.com/y3e5Mw1h.jpg)
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Hmm. You got me thinking now. I imagine the silver tools in the XBS make up for this somewhat, but I've thought the same (not pretty) about adding a Hip Clip to my all-black Spirit.
But on the other hand, what's to stop me from buying a silver Spirit plus a Hip Clip (apart from the obvious fact that I already have a black Spirit)? :think: :think: :ahhh
The temptation... the temptation... need to RESIST...
I blame Douglas! :twak:
Day 10
Nice to see you've not harvested the gnomes yet Kev. They're better after a frost :rofl:
Nice pics and uses everyone :cheers:
I am starting to like the
Spirit following this challenge :like:
Day 11
Slicing home grown tomatoes at lunch to go in my corned beef sandwiches. Factory grind on the spirit and it just glided through them
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Maybe one day next thing on myNice pics and uses everyone :cheers:
I am starting to like the
Spirit following this challenge :like:
You know you need one...... :whistle:
Day 11:
Finally finished the piggy bank I made for my oldest awhile ago. The spirit helped screw on the Plexiglas
Day 11:I think when he fills it up, he will have enough to by a SAK of his choice. That’s a good ideal. :tu:
Finally finished the piggy bank I made for my oldest awhile ago. The spirit helped screw on the Plexiglas
Day 11 :
...It's hard not to feel grateful when I get to spend a day up in the mountains, even a cold day, with views like this:
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Day 11:
Used the small driver to lift up some keys to do keyboard maintence and cleaning.
Another day of proof as to the value of a GREAT TOOL
DAY 11
SILVER SPIRIT RAISING...
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Nix You are Blessed with some beautiful views. :like:
Day 11 :
A fun day today. A buddy and I went looking for elk up in the mountains. It snowed a couple days ago, and we hoped that the snow would reveal where the elk were hiding.
Once again we drove up a jeep trail and then found a 'trail' back up into the mountains:
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A cold day, with occasional flurries. I was dressed fairly lightly, but still worked up a sweat climbing up these little mountains:
(https://i.imgur.com/UFi1Na8.jpg)
While hiking, I felt pretty good, but when we stopped for a while, the cold wind chilled me down quickly.
We found a lot of tracks, mostly deer, fox, coyote, rabbit, and squirrel. Some field mouse tracks, too. Eventually we did find a solitary elk track, but there was no other sign of elk in this area. We were both pretty surprised not to find more elk sign here.
(https://i.imgur.com/aMlAkgR.jpg)
As a scouting trip we were a bit disappointed. But as a nice day hike, it was great. It's hard not to feel grateful when I get to spend a day up in the mountains, even a cold day, with views like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/mfbeL2J.jpg)
A fun day today. A buddy and I went looking for elk up in the mountains. It snowed a couple days ago, and we hoped that the snow would reveal where the elk were hiding.
Once again we drove up a jeep trail and then found a 'trail' back up into the mountains:
As a scouting trip we were a bit disappointed. But as a nice day hike, it was great. It's hard not to feel grateful when I get to spend a day up in the mountains, even a cold day, with views like this:
Another day of proof as to the value of a GREAT TOOLGreat photo :like: :tu:
DAY 11
SILVER SPIRIT RAISING...
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Nix You are Blessed with some beautiful views. :like:
Day 12Nice...I like. :tu:
Same use as yesterday, though I did remember my plate today.
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Till I get my photo issues sorted , would it be OK if I posted pics on the Mutitool . org facebook page ? Sometimes I’m a techno peasant !
Best Regards ,
Chris
Beautiful country Nix! Treated myself today :D
Day 12
Same use as yesterday, though I did remember my plate today.
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Till I get my photo issues sorted , would it be OK if I posted pics on the Mutitool . org facebook page ? Sometimes I’m a techno peasant !
Best Regards ,
Chris
I can see a pic here Chris.... :like:
+1 :tu: :DTill I get my photo issues sorted , would it be OK if I posted pics on the Mutitool . org facebook page ? Sometimes I’m a techno peasant !
Best Regards ,
Chris
I can see a pic here Chris.... :like:
I can, too! :tu:
Day 12
Spirit staple removing. Great pics Guys and love that landscape Nix you are a lucky chap !
Day 12
Spirit in toilet flush tank repairs including fashioning a washer.
Day 12
Spirit staple removing. Great pics Guys and love that landscape Nix you are a lucky chap !
... and then you shredded that bill fast ... right? :like:
Day 10
Cutting off tags for the missus.
No problemo for the Spirits scissors :tu:
Day 10
Cutting off tags for the missus.
No problemo for the Spirits scissors :tu:
Nice 'n shiny there Matt :like:
Day 12/30
Used Spirit to cut my pizza today, there was no other use to Spirit. Moving archives so theres no much to do with Spirit(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181012/2f6b77e78d1d6d40b72089a2fd5724ed.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
+1 :drool: :drool:Day 12/30
Used Spirit to cut my pizza today, there was no other use to Spirit. Moving archives so theres no much to do with Spirit(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181012/2f6b77e78d1d6d40b72089a2fd5724ed.jpg)
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:drool:
Day 12
Spirit in toilet flush tank repairs including fashioning a washer.
:think: ....ah, a plastic washer. Good job DT :tu:
Day 12
Spirit in toilet flush tank repairs including fashioning a washer.
:think: ....ah, a plastic washer. Good job DT :tu:
Thanks - yup, one of these plastic cable liners for metallic housings was the right size cut in half. Better and tighter than the botched professional job that we commissioned in the first place. The expert had seemingly decided that there was no need to test the washer he'd put in crooked :o ::) :rant: :dunno:
Day 12
Used the scissors to cut shim steel...!! They did a good job, and they still work on other stuff! :D
LOL.
I think tomorrow I'll feature a pic of the Spirit and what my Father called "The Big Persuader." :D
Day 12
After a long week of work something to drink.
day 12 - almost missed today because of the some dumb smurf. not a whole lot of work for the spirit but the pliers saw action
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LOL.:like: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
I think tomorrow I'll feature a pic of the Spirit and what my Father called "The Big Persuader." :D
The bottom one is newer and a Spirit X, while the upper older one is a Spirit XC? :dunno:
Anyhow, please sent the one you don't want to me :like:
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Day 12
Spirit in toilet flush tank repairs including fashioning a washer.
:think: ....ah, a plastic washer. Good job DT :tu:
Thanks - yup, one of these plastic cable liners for metallic housings was the right size cut in half. Better and tighter than the botched professional job that we commissioned in the first place. The expert had seemingly decided that there was no need to test the washer he'd put in crooked :o ::) :rant: :dunno:
So you had a crooked toilet?
:rofl:
Thanks for the comments on Last nights pic. There's been a ton of great uses and photos during this last 12 days. It's hard to belive we are almost half way already.
Today we actualy got to do some field work.
Checking out some ground accent lighting.
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Day 12:
Received this Buck 110 Slim yesterday. Kept them both in the same pocket and couldn’t really tell they both were there. The spirit is really a perfect size for pocket edc. This buck slim is just awesome by the way.
day 12 - almost missed today because of the some dumb smurf. not a whole lot of work for the spirit but the pliers saw action
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1930/45276965551_ea5ca06a6b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bYYhr6)
Had to get my glasses to be able to identify the skin colour like weird shaped thing lying to the pliers tip :D
:like:
day 12 - almost missed today because of the some dumb smurf. not a whole lot of work for the spirit but the pliers saw action
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1930/45276965551_ea5ca06a6b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bYYhr6)
Had to get my glasses to be able to identify the skin colour like weird shaped thing lying to the pliers tip :D
:like:
just some ginger
Day 12
After a long week of work something to drink.
Nice one Ulzhan :tu:
I don't see a glass, I hope you didn't drink right out of the bottle :D
Day 12
After a long week of work something to drink.
Nice one Ulzhan :tu:
I don't see a glass, I hope you didn't drink right out of the bottle :D
nope. Had to use a glass because it's mixed with Coca Cola. :drink:
Awesome pics people!Sorry to hear that you couldn’t finish the challenge :tu:
Sorry i flaked on this challenge. My new job sent me out of town for 9 days on very little notice. :P I brought the Wave with me :facepalm:
Awesome pics people!
Sorry i flaked on this challenge. My new job sent me out of town for 9 days on very little notice. :P I brought the Wave with me :facepalm:
That's also nice. Which Weissbier do you prefer?
No Bier here, just prepping some baked beans for later! In the meantime, a glamour shot with some Folgers dark.
Happens to the best of us Pacu... :cheers:
Meanwhile on Day 13...
Autumn Spirit. Still gorgeous weather today...
Awesome pics people!Sorry to hear that you couldn’t finish the challenge :tu:
Sorry i flaked on this challenge. My new job sent me out of town for 9 days on very little notice. :P I brought the Wave with me :facepalm:
Just hope you enjoy your new job :cheers:
Cheers everyone!
Great news!! The Spirit I'm carrying in this challenge is now mine! My son agreed on a deal! :ahhh :ahhh
I've developed an attitude problem and will be dropping out. I'm going to be scare for a while.
Y'awl be kind to each other. :tu: :cheers:
Happens to the best of us Pacu... :cheers:
Meanwhile on Day 13...
Autumn Spirit. Still gorgeous weather today...
You've dropped your dark Spirit on a 13th ?
:ahhh
Happens to the best of us Pacu... :cheers:
Meanwhile on Day 13...
Autumn Spirit. Still gorgeous weather today...
You've dropped your dark Spirit on a 13th ?
:ahhh
She liked it very much, she played with it while before peeling it :D:rofl: thats great!
Only tools matters
See you Nix.
@Dutch_Tooler
Franziskaner ist also good.
Tried Schneider once. Don't like it.
Do you know Andechser?
Day 13/30
Spirit wasnt today seeing much use until evening after i got home, i made another carving on my daughters banana with it
Only tools matters
Yes. I failed that reply. Was meant to you, Matt.
The Klosterbrauerei sells some really strong Bockbier. Mixed with lemonade... A dream!
day 13 - busy day but got a chance to play with this thing and yes the Spirit's file did the trick
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Day 13
Spent some time at the fen clearing branches etc and the Spirit was willing
Chris that's a great idea! I never thought of that. What kinda rig would you use?
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Gotta throw a prototype together, prolly Tommorow , will use the Spirit to help !
Best Regards,
Chris
And the body was able right Phil? :rofl:
Day 13.
Here is my evening walk carry from earlier tonight.
Look'n good fellows...
Gona miss your beautifull additions NIX >:(
DAY 13
Changed the pressure cut off switch on my RO system today.
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMN4EOh.jpg)
And for those of you who need another excuse to vist the Ice Box...
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Day 13.
Here is my evening walk carry from earlier tonight.
Great work Phil! I have a Swisstool RS with the complete ratchet set. I never thought about packing it with the Spirit. Best of both worlds!
+1 on the military flashlight! What memories that brings back.
Day 13.
Here is my evening walk carry from earlier tonight.
Nice one Thisjk38.
I was going to say the same... I haven't seen one of those since I left the forces. They came with different coloured tactical filters. They were not very bright but tough though :tu:
:sa:Day 13.
Here is my evening walk carry from earlier tonight.
Nice one Thisjk38.
I was going to say the same... I haven't seen one of those since I left the forces. They came with different coloured tactical filters. They were not very bright but tough though :tu:
Yeah mine has the filters as well. I’m missing the diffuser one though, just have the white blue and red. Also have a Chinese made led version, but I like this one a lot more. I changed out the bulb from the regular halogen one to an led. It’s about 175-200 lumens. Not the brightest at all, but very usable especially for walks around the neighborhood. Also use a D shell with a single AA battery with them. So it’s a lot lighter.
Day 14. Spirit plus ratchet set on my belt today cos its the weekend. It's too bulky to EDC for me but makes a change. Micra along for the ride
Day 14
Tightening a hose clip.....
Great work Phil! I have a Swisstool RS with the complete ratchet set. I never thought about packing it with the Spirit. Best of both worlds!
+1 on the military flashlight! What memories that brings back.
Day 14
Lazy Sunday pm... :whistle:
Day 13.
Here is my evening walk carry from earlier tonight.
Nice one Thisjk38.
I was going to say the same... I haven't seen one of those since I left the forces. They came with different coloured tactical filters. They were not very bright but tough though :tu:
Yeah mine has the filters as well. I’m missing the diffuser one though, just have the white blue and red. Also have a Chinese made led version, but I like this one a lot more. I changed out the bulb from the regular halogen one to an led. It’s about 175-200 lumens. Not the brightest at all, but very usable especially for walks around the neighborhood. Also use a D shell with a single AA battery with them. So it’s a lot lighter.
Day 14. Spirit plus ratchet set on my belt today cos its the weekend. It's too bulky to EDC for me but makes a change. Micra along for the ride
Nice touch with the latter strap on the Micra :like:
Day 14
Tightening a hose clip.....
That might be the toughest environment I've seen a Spirit in yet here :tu:
Very nice pic Matt :like: :tu:
Day 14:Were you in HVAC???
Used the spirit to get inside the furnace for some pre winter preventative maintenance.
Day 14:Were you in HVAC???
Used the spirit to get inside the furnace for some pre winter preventative maintenance.
Fresh coffee in the pot at theMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.....
moment in the office Douglas :D :tu:
Dangerous...I thought that was me... :rofl:Day 14:Were you in HVAC???
Used the spirit to get inside the furnace for some pre winter preventative maintenance.
Nope. Know just enough to be bold anddaringdangerous :whistle:
:sa:
You changed the guts out to take a single AA battery and the bulb is 175-200 lumen...that’s not bad at all. Well, google time again! :tu:
I'm out.
I've got too much crap going on at the mo to worry about taking a pic of my daily use or none use. Good luck with the rest of the challenge :tu:
Just been hang'n out 'round The Office waiting for Speedy to make another pot o' coffee, sense he wiped out the last one. :whistle:
<EDIT> DAY 14
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Yes the pick is a re-post from the offrice. :facepalm: Just not a lot going on today.
Day 14:
Used the spirit to get inside the furnace for some pre winter preventative maintenance.
Day 14:
Got a lot of use today using the Spirit and Plus wrench to assemble my sons crib. The long Phillips driver was great to have in some deep sunken screws. And the wrench w/hex bit was a lot more useful than the wimpy hex key they sent with the crib. Was really able to torque down on the screws. The hex but that came with the plus wrench was the only bit I have of that size, so I was grateful to have the plus set.
Interesting trick with that battery shell :tu:, need to find a few...
Day 15
Good morning all! Time for another episode of D_T's Monday Morning Coffee and MT Picture TM to get the working week started in the almost universally approved way.
:hatsoff:Interesting trick with that battery shell :tu:, need to find a few...
Day 15
Good morning all! Time for another episode of D_T's Monday Morning Coffee and MT Picture TM to get the working week started in the almost universally approved way.:like:
Thanks Speedy......... :tu:
day 15 - half way over. still surprised by how easy the Spirit carries in the pocket
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I'm going to try pocket carrying mine tomorrow. I have a 3 day, 2 night Scout campout this weekend and that might make packing the Spirit easier.
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I would rig a lanyard , you can run a bit of gutted paracord through the brackets used for the corkscrew , the Spiritis a pretty slick tool , and could easily work it’s way out of pocket .
I dug a double mag. pouch out of my stash , and set it up with the Spirit + accessories , plus a Surefire light , and a spare CR123A battery . Worth a try .
Tomm . I’ll be in a very secure site , where picture taking is frowned on , they let some of us hang onto our cell phones , as a courtsey . They also have a heavyduty non disclosure agreement in force. I’ll see what I can do before , and after work .
Best Regards,
Chris
Thanks mates! I have a double mag pouch I can put to use. For the life of me I can't find the lanyard attachment on my Spirit.Same here... anyone know how to fix a lanyard to a Spirit? ???
Day 16
In an attempt to answer the question I borrowed in my previous post, I have been playing around with some paracord in combination with two orifices which I won't be using for their intended purpose - the corkscrew. I've kept the lanyard short for the moment, but could put in a longer piece if necessary (maybe knotted).It doesn't impair any other of the Spirit's functions.
Day 16/30
Spirit helped me to open my workphone and replacing battery to it(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181016/42e5cccf13c074db530adf0e063ad34b.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Day 16
Scissors again! Cutting zip ties this time..
And removing some crud from a valve with the driver pry thing which was stopping it closing all the way.
Day 16/30
Spirit helped me to open my workphone and replacing battery to it(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181016/42e5cccf13c074db530adf0e063ad34b.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
That looks like a tough phone AL :like:
Day 16
An uneventful day.
One pic with two pliers. a Multi-Plier Pic.
Day 16
Scissors again! Cutting zip ties this time..
And removing some crud from a valve with the driver pry thing which was stopping it closing all the way.
Wow Jay, that's a valve? :o
What kinda machinery are we looking at if I may ask?
Great action shots :tu:
Day 16
Scissors again! Cutting zip ties this time..
And removing some crud from a valve with the driver pry thing which was stopping it closing all the way.
Wow Jay, that's a valve? :o
What kinda machinery are we looking at if I may ask?
Great action shots :tu:
That one's on a system refining wood pulp for use in the manufacture of filter sheets.
The technical dept. had done a trial and blocked the system completely, it took me two days to clear it!!
The picture is of the actual refiner when I'd opened it up!
The spirit weighs about 2/3 the weight of the Workchamp XL. That monster is too much for EDC.
The spirit is also much more compact. It's not as wide.
Here are some pics for comparison. Workchamp XL vs. Swisstool Spirit Plus
day 16 - Nix strikes again with his generosity
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Day 16:Very nice! :like:
Spirit with some fellow countrymen
Looks like the Spirit has been hard at work today.Oh boy, I have been there, done that...and hated every minute of it. :hatsoff:
Loads of great shots.
DAY 16
Chiseling off some carbonized food grease.
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day 16 - Nix strikes again with his generosity
Day 16:Nice! :like:
Some package opening. Actually used the knife this time.
Day 17The one you like the least first. The one you love the most last...because it will be the one flavor that you will remember. :cheers:
Which one first?
Yea that phone is old good CAT B25Day 16/30
Spirit helped me to open my workphone and replacing battery to it(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181016/42e5cccf13c074db530adf0e063ad34b.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
That looks like a tough phone AL :like:
:iagree:
Day 17:I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother...prayers sent.
My grandmother passed away this past Saturday and tonight was the visitation. I forgot to carry the spirit today, but remembered when I got home and saw a loose thread on our new sofa that needed trimmed.
Day 17:I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother...prayers sent.
My grandmother passed away this past Saturday and tonight was the visitation. I forgot to carry the spirit today, but remembered when I got home and saw a loose thread on our new sofa that needed trimmed.
Day 17
Some more harvesting.
Day 17
Used the can opener to remove the scales from my Explorer, then replaced them with plus scales...........
Put the Phillips head screwdriver to work again!
I actually like the Leatherman wingman for looks and comfortable feel.
Its my daily carry when working and has served me well for several years, even if the blade is looking a little worse for wear.
But I do have a spare.
However, functionally it lacks a bit against many other multi tools
When I'm camping I carry a Victornox Craftsman, suits most purposes.
I Have also just purchased a Victornox Hercules for when I'm boating and hiking.
Again, its not what I call an attractive knife, but function over aesthetics is my aim.
Now if we are talking good looking knives, as opposed to tools.
I have several Damascus bladed knives that fit that bill nicely.
You and your family have our Prayers as well Sir.
I am adding mine. Take and give comfort from and to those around you during the next days and weeks...Day 17:I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother...prayers sent.
My grandmother passed away this past Saturday and tonight was the visitation. I forgot to carry the spirit today, but remembered when I got home and saw a loose thread on our new sofa that needed trimmed.
Day 17:
My grandmother passed away this past Saturday and tonight was the visitation. I forgot to carry the spirit today, but remembered when I got home and saw a loose thread on our new sofa that needed trimmed.
Day 17:
Anyone else notice the chisel makes a great package opener with it’s fine point?
Day 17:I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother...prayers sent.
My grandmother passed away this past Saturday and tonight was the visitation. I forgot to carry the spirit today, but remembered when I got home and saw a loose thread on our new sofa that needed trimmed.
Put the Phillips head screwdriver to work again!
Cool Barry :tu:
How is your Phillips looking close up?
Any signs of wear? Mine is still fine but I've used it carefully... I've got some bad experience with my first Swiss Champ from the 90s.bU screwed it up quickly. So I'm more careful now.
Day 17:My condolences to you and your family gustophersmob
My grandmother passed away this past Saturday and tonight was the visitation. I forgot to carry the spirit today, but remembered when I got home and saw a loose thread on our new sofa that needed trimmed.
Day 18.Very nice in black :dd: :like:
I'd agree with you Barry there's something quite different about the Spirit.
I'm tempted to say it's like comparing Ernest Borgnine with Errol Flynn .... I'd quite like to come up with a comparison maybe between Sigourney Weaver and Audrey Hepburn but I'll leave that thought there shall I ? :facepalm:
Day 18.Very nice in black :dd: :like:
I'd agree with you Barry there's something quite different about the Spirit.
I'm tempted to say it's like comparing Ernest Borgnine with Errol Flynn .... I'd quite like to come up with a comparison maybe between Sigourney Weaver and Audrey Hepburn but I'll leave that thought there shall I ? :facepalm:
My condolences Gustophersmob :(
Day 18
Opening packages with the "butter knife" and removing a seal with the large flat driver..........
Day 18/30
Used Spirits flathead and phillops to screw few screws on office, shame that i cannot take pics on goverment buildings(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/4d06b1fac44111d595d674843ec5aa7a.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Nice :tu:Day 16
Used the Spirits scissors again.
This time to open a small package :mail:
I'm planning to upgrade the Spirit.
As I wanted the PE blade I couldn't get a plus package.
But that's ok because I did have the corkscrew/mini-screwdriver thing already.
It was included in a LM Tool Adapter I once bought via eBay :dunno:
And if I need an extender then I can use the LM one I have already.
So what's missing still is the bit wrench :popcorn:
Day 18Very nice set up!
No strawberries today.
Just screw it. :salute:
day 18 - there is a reason why you don't change a winning team. switched it up with a folder I haven't carried in a very long time and gotta say I prefer the Para2Yeah, I’m to crazy about this Spyderco, is this one the Leaf??? I prefer you digital camo Para 2 also. The Spirit is nice for sure. :tu:
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Should have read...day 18 - there is a reason why you don't change a winning team. switched it up with a folder I haven't carried in a very long time and gotta say I prefer the Para2Yeah, I’m to crazy about this Spyderco, is this one the Leaf??? I prefer you digital camo Para 2 also. The Spirit is nice for sure. :tu:
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Day 16
Used the Spirits scissors again.
This time to open a small package :mail:
I'm planning to upgrade the Spirit.
As I wanted the PE blade I couldn't get a plus package.
But that's ok because I did have the corkscrew/mini-screwdriver thing already.
It was included in a LM Tool Adapter I once bought via eBay :dunno:
And if I need an extender then I can use the LM one I have already.
So what's missing still is the bit wrench :popcorn:
Nice :tu:Day 16
Used the Spirits scissors again.
This time to open a small package :mail:
I'm planning to upgrade the Spirit.
As I wanted the PE blade I couldn't get a plus package.
But that's ok because I did have the corkscrew/mini-screwdriver thing already.
It was included in a LM Tool Adapter I once bought via eBay :dunno:
And if I need an extender then I can use the LM one I have already.
So what's missing still is the bit wrench :popcorn:
Day 16
Used the Spirits scissors again.
This time to open a small package :mail:
I'm planning to upgrade the Spirit.
As I wanted the PE blade I couldn't get a plus package.
But that's ok because I did have the corkscrew/mini-screwdriver thing already.
It was included in a LM Tool Adapter I once bought via eBay :dunno:
And if I need an extender then I can use the LM one I have already.
So what's missing still is the bit wrench :popcorn:
Nice - does the extender fit together with the Spirit? The leather sheath I have wouldn't be wide enough... And would the wrench fit in together with these?
More great stuff today. I had one of those days where I almost forgot, so I took a quick photo while putting fuel in the tank.Well for you almost forgetting...thats a great photo! :like: it a lot.
Day 17
(https://i.imgur.com/hTkw2znh.jpg)
I had the opportunity to combine two passions of mine today when a neighbor stopped by for a visit with his '72 Karmann Ghia. The Victorinox screwdrivers work perfectly on the carburetor adjustment screws on the air cooled VW. It sure brought back some memories of doing maintenance on my own!
Just the same that cuppa looks good!
I like that! :tu:Just the same that cuppa looks good!
Is this the legendary Swiss Shoe Opener?
I like that! :tu:Just the same that cuppa looks good!
Is this the legendary Swiss Shoe Opener?
Well I've been looking forward to getting home all day. I had a package arive I couldn't wait to open and the Spirit XBS got a new siblingOk now that’s way to cool. :like:
DAY 19
(https://i.imgur.com/Y2ySr14h.jpg)
The Dutch Army Spirit S :woohoo: :woohoo:
From Glenfiddich1983.
Thanks Glen :cheers: :cheers:
Well I've been looking forward to getting home all day. I had a package arive I couldn't wait to open and the Spirit XBS got a new sibling
DAY 19
(https://i.imgur.com/Y2ySr14h.jpg)
The Dutch Army Spirit S :woohoo: :woohoo:
From Glenfiddich1983.
Thanks Glen :cheers: :cheers:
Day 19 - friend's kid had her 3th birthday party and somehow they couldn't find a bottle opener. Spirit to the rescue
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1951/43617478940_b6a3f2277e.jpg)
Just back from a high security , no cameras site .
Best Regards
Chris
File photo :
Well I've been looking forward to getting home all day. I had a package arive I couldn't wait to open and the Spirit XBS got a new sibling
DAY 19
(https://i.imgur.com/Y2ySr14h.jpg)
The Dutch Army Spirit S :woohoo: :woohoo:
From Glenfiddich1983.
Thanks Glen :cheers: :cheers:
Day 20
One could be forgiven for thinking it's autumn.
Day 19 - friend's kid had her 3th birthday party and somehow they couldn't find a bottle opener. Spirit to the rescue
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1951/43617478940_b6a3f2277e.jpg)
Daddy to the rescue :like:
I've actually haven't used that tool as a bottle opener yet, it's about time :think:
What a long day it was. I see you all hat great fun using mobile/cell phones at the patrol station, the Spirit as a shoe opener, avoiding accidents by bending wires, cutting chocolates the German way, re-fusing wall/light sockets, replacing kitchen sinks and whatnot :like:
Sorry of I missed any...Day 17
Today I've used the chisel type tool's edge to open a package sent from a dear SAKnight friend :mail:
Day 19 - friend's kid had her 3th birthday party and somehow they couldn't find a bottle opener. Spirit to the rescue
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1951/43617478940_b6a3f2277e.jpg)
Daddy to the rescue :like:
I've actually haven't used that tool as a bottle opener yet, it's about time :think:
Try it! You won't be disappointed. :drink:
What a long day it was. I see you all hat great fun using mobile/cell phones at the patrol station, the Spirit as a shoe opener, avoiding accidents by bending wires, cutting chocolates the German way, re-fusing wall/light sockets, replacing kitchen sinks and whatnot :like:
Sorry of I missed any...Day 17
Today I've used the chisel type tool's edge to open a package sent from a dear SAKnight friend :mail:
that looks a hell of a lot like Nix's work :think:
(https://i.imgur.com/6tlevlU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/stbSqIN.jpg)
Well I've been looking forward to getting home all day. I had a package arive I couldn't wait to open and the Spirit XBS got a new sibling
DAY 19
(https://i.imgur.com/Y2ySr14h.jpg)
The Dutch Army Spirit S :woohoo: :woohoo:
From Glenfiddich1983.
Thanks Glen :cheers: :cheers:
Hummm,,,apple...yum yumDay 18
It was a relatively uneventful day for the Spirit ..
(https://media.giphy.com/media/iLyOhTeJgFw5O/giphy.gif)
Day 20 :
Spirit trifecta
Day 20
Just a very Basic one today.
(https://i.imgur.com/pvnGLj7h.jpg)
I'm not much into it today, we surprisingly lost our "Little Buddy" Pippen today
RIP Pippy
(https://i.imgur.com/RerdtlIh.jpg)
Day 20 :
Spirit trifecta
That's one cool shot my friend.
:like: :like:
Day 20
Just a very Basic one today.
(https://i.imgur.com/pvnGLj7h.jpg)
I'm not much into it today, we surprisingly lost our "Little Buddy" Pippen today
RIP Pippy
(https://i.imgur.com/RerdtlIh.jpg)
Day 20
Bit of plier action today..... Working on a high pressure swivel joint!
Day 20/30
Used Spirit to sharpen pencil, did same to my Rebar and compared Spirit and Rebar as sharpening tool and gotta say Spirit took win cause it faster and more comfort to sharpen with Spirits multiblade rather than Rebars SE blade, PE blades wasnt on test this time(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181020/12d470e5a7ba00dfdc6a3d915abe456c.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Day 20 :
Spirit trifecta
Day 20
Just a very Basic one today.
(https://i.imgur.com/pvnGLj7h.jpg)
I'm not much into it today, we surprisingly lost our "Little Buddy" Pippen today
RIP Pippy
(https://i.imgur.com/RerdtlIh.jpg)
Day 20:
Used this bad boy to deburr some cut I did on a shovel with an angle grinder. Victorinox really makes the best all purpose file on a MT. It’s my favorite tool besides the blade. I am disappointed though that the Swisstool uses the older version of the file though. The newer version features on the Spirit is leaps and bounds better.
Day 20
Just a very Basic one today.
(https://i.imgur.com/pvnGLj7h.jpg)
I'm not much into it today, we surprisingly lost our "Little Buddy" Pippen today
RIP Pippy
(https://i.imgur.com/RerdtlIh.jpg)
Day 20 :
Spirit trifecta
... and each a different coloured sheath :tu:
:like:
Day 20
Just a very Basic one today.
(https://i.imgur.com/pvnGLj7h.jpg)
I'm not much into it today, we surprisingly lost our "Little Buddy" Pippen today
RIP Pippy
(https://i.imgur.com/RerdtlIh.jpg)
Sorry to hear that Dougie. There's not a lot one can say, apart from just remember the good times you had together.
Day 21:
First task of the day was to disassemble some bassinets.
Had help from the spirit and "help" from a gustophersmoblet ;)
That’s it teach them young :like: :tu:
Day 21:
First task of the day was to disassemble some bassinets.
Had help from the spirit and "help" from a gustophersmoblet ;)
:like: :like:
That’s it teach them young :like: :tu:
Day 21:
First task of the day was to disassemble some bassinets.
Had help from the spirit and "help" from a gustophersmoblet ;)
:like: :like:
Day 20
Just a very Basic one today.
(https://i.imgur.com/pvnGLj7h.jpg)
I'm not much into it today, we surprisingly lost our "Little Buddy" Pippen today
RIP Pippy
(https://i.imgur.com/RerdtlIh.jpg)
Sorry to hear that Dougie. There's not a lot one can say, apart from just remember the good times you had together.
:iagree:
Sorry for your loss Douglas!
Day 21
Preparing for some gardening, to assist the big boys in case it's needed. In the end it wasn't.
I think I might have found my new camping partner! The Spirit came through with flying colors this weekend. I even used the chisel to whittle a branch of wood for a pendant. The saw was wonderful for cutting kindling, and the file worked great for lighting stubborn strike anywhere matches for our breakfast fire.
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE KIND WORDS. PIPPY will be missed. Our other little buddies are just as lost as we are. :ahhh They keep looking around for him. :cry: Sure makes it hard. :facepalm:
GOOD LOOK'NFRUITSPIRIT, styx!!
:like: :like:
Day 21
SPIRIT XBS and Knipex Pliars wrench 150 teamed up to replaced the broken chute guard on our mower.
(https://i.imgur.com/odoxuf9h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m0EX9eMh.jpg)
I'm also sorry for you, Douglas...Thank you
Day 21.
Spirit and friends.
Day 21
Repairs to a clock today, the kids keep knocking it over and the hands fall off......!!
day 21 - volunteer education today and these 2 were the main stars
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1971/45476290791_834a59ed13_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2chzSTa)
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE KIND WORDS. PIPPY will be missed. Our other little buddies are just as lost as we are. :ahhh They keep looking around for him. :cry: Sure makes it hard. :facepalm:
GOOD LOOK'NFRUITSPIRIT, styx!!
:like: :like:
Day 21
SPIRIT XBS and Knipex Pliars wrench 150 teamed up to replaced the broken chute guard on our mower.
(https://i.imgur.com/odoxuf9h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m0EX9eMh.jpg)
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE KIND WORDS. PIPPY will be missed. Our other little buddies are just as lost as we are. :ahhh They keep looking around for him. :cry: Sure makes it hard. :facepalm:
GOOD LOOK'NFRUITSPIRIT, styx!!
:like: :like:
Day 21
SPIRIT XBS and Knipex Pliars wrench 150 teamed up to replaced the broken chute guard on our mower.
(https://i.imgur.com/odoxuf9h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m0EX9eMh.jpg)
Like Joe said, I also is the 125mm a lot.
Great tool combo and mower repair Dog :tu:
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE KIND WORDS. PIPPY will be missed. Our other little buddies are just as lost as we are. :ahhh They keep looking around for him. :cry: Sure makes it hard. :facepalm:
GOOD LOOK'NFRUITSPIRIT, styx!!
:like: :like:
Day 21
SPIRIT XBS and Knipex Pliars wrench 150 teamed up to replaced the broken chute guard on our mower.
(https://i.imgur.com/odoxuf9h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m0EX9eMh.jpg)
Like Joe said, I also is the 125mm a lot.
Great tool combo and mower repair Dog :tu:
:facepalm: :rofl:
Gotta ask was that intentional or a slip of thetoungekeyboard.
Either way. it is a great combo. :tu:
Day 21
Repairs to a clock today, the kids keep knocking it over and the hands fall off......!!
I feel you man...
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/gnJgBlPgHtcnS/giphy.gif)
... great Spirit action :tu:
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/ixietdZFs4zhm/giphy.gif)Monday moaning :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :like::cheers:
Used the blade to cut a brioche roll for breakfast.
Used the blade to cut a brioche roll for breakfast.
Day 22
Used the knife to cut some rubber seal, perfect for the serrated blade..... :tu:........
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/ixietdZFs4zhm/giphy.gif)Monday moaning :rofl:
Used the blade to cut a brioche roll for breakfast.
No moaning allowed
Used the blade to cut a brioche roll for breakfast.
For a second there Barry I thought you'd ordered proper sized "pigs in blankets" ... but no ....
Day 22
Sellotape and scissors sealing a couple of packets and been out and about in my A-2
Day 22
Used the knife to cut some rubber seal, perfect for the serrated blade..... :tu:........
Day 22/30
Used Phillips to screw new rack in place on bathroom(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181022/97220729fa4e1fac272b2aa50c39d094.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Day 20
Today I've used the Spirits scissors to open a small package :mail:
And out came....
HVAC ANYONE?
HVAC ANYONE?
:ahhh :ahhhDay 20
Today I've used the Spirits scissors to open a small package :mail:
And out came....
:ahhh :ahhhDay 20
Today I've used the Spirits scissors to open a small package :mail:
And out came....
The Spirits are multiplying!!
:like:
HVAC ANYONE?
day 22 - these 2 saved my behind today
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1956/44777937064_728dcdd6ef_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bdSCDE)
and this whole thing with not being able to take pics at work is really annoying. creates a huge lack of action pics
Day 22:
What time is it? Spirit time!
:ahhh :ahhhDay 20
Today I've used the Spirits scissors to open a small package :mail:
And out came....
The Spirits are multiplying!!
:like:
:D ... did you see the pictures I've made for you with the nylon sheath and bit extender a bit before that post? :pok:
Day 23Sorry to hear about the finger getting cut! That’s not good. Thanks for the information. :salute:
- It's a pity Vic hasn't thought about a pocket clip or a lanyard attachment. Aftermarket or DIY options are available but most are not as elegant as the original thing would be, others not easy to fashion.
- While fumbling for the Spirit yesterday I cut a finger on the file's edge while this was folded inside the handle.
- And... the Spirit is not easy to mod, generally, as you have to destroy the original pivots... :(
Great posts and photo’s :tu:
:rofl: :like: so it was safe!
Day 23 and some post to open.
Day 23 and some post to open.
That's a nice card you've got there :tu:
Day 23
I owlways thought the file would be tough. It seems it isn't. Let's have a look - and see the damaged teeth.
Day 21
Toy time today.
Matt Junior had hidden some treasure within that hay bale thingy and couldn't open it anymore :D
Spirit to the rescue :tu:
Tried to file some metal. Didn't realize it was heavy metal. No more gothic dark file. It shines now...
Still usable. But more of it and it goes back so Switzerland.
Day 23:
My 5 year old wanted a heart necklace, and so I told her I'd make her one. Of course, my 3 year old required one too, so I made two.
Spirit helped close the jump rings, cut the leather cord and open the magnetic clasp package.
Gotta love the clean cut of a sharp edge.
Nice pics everyone!! Glamour shot for us today!
The chisel is very good to open packages. I haven't used it on wood yet.
day 24 - Spirit helped with getting a new calculator up and running. my most used tools are starting to look a bit unusual
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1927/44623396125_d19f274727_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aZdz1H)
Day 24
If it's hot in the oven, use the spirit to get it out!
The chisel is very good to open packages. I haven't used it on wood yet.
The chisel is very good to open packages. I haven't used it on wood yet.
Day 24
Had some wiring challenges.
Day 24:
Work, then job interview, so no action shots today.
Thanks, all!What ever you decide I hope it works out best for you and your family! :hatsoff:
They made me an offer so now comes the tough part: making decisions :ahhh
:iagree:Thanks, all!What ever you decide I hope it works out best for you and your family! :hatsoff:
They made me an offer so now comes the tough part: making decisions :ahhh
No action yet!Why not? :pok:
:nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Nice uses, all! That chisel blade is proving to be one of the best inventions in the Spirit! :tu:
Good luck gustophersmob :tu:
Day 25
Wait - this is not a Spirit?
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=79075.0;attach=401629)
Er... no. I'm just using this pic to illustrate how much I like pocket clips, so much so that I've added one to my Rebar (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79075.msg1796467.html#msg1796467).
Remember when I was musing on the lack of a pocket clip option on a Spirit earlier on in this thread (on several occasions, in fact - you can probably tell I'm a little bit obsessed)? I have seen the Nite-Ize Hip Clip in use on pics, but discarded that option for my Black Spirit due to incompatible colours. I've even briefly considered acquiring a stainless Spirit just for the fun of being able to put a Hip Clip on it, but held off on that - to be quite frank, while very practical, the aesthetics of something stuck on the outside with double-sided tape on something finished to Vic standards don't appeal to me.
That is when serendipity set in. :mail:
I invite you to take a thorough look at the pics below and let the sight sink in for a few minutes before clicking on the spoiler to read more.Show contentNo, I didn't mod this myself. While I've done a fair number of mods, this one takes more skills than I possess, not to mention guts.
While this challenge was in full blow I happened to stumble on an offer I simply could not refuse. Grant was offering a few select pieces for sale, among which... a Spirit modified originally by old-time forum member J-sews back in 2007 to include a pocket clip (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,858.0.html).
So we settled the deal. Despite looming strike threats, Grant somehow got Canada Post to charter a secretly hidden remaining flyable SR-71 Blackbird to get the Spirit over to Europe, or something equally fast, where it arrived in my mailbox yesterday late afternoon.
Not only does the tool show only the barest minimum of carry signs, all the inside tools and the pliers are as new. The clincher, of course, is the pocket clip.
Not all like pocket clips on a Spirit, but I do (have I told you yet that I like pocket clips?), and this one, done in the neatest, most precise and least intrusive manner imaginable beats whatever attempts I could have made at botching the job.
To stress the 'factory quality' of this mod, which I can now attest to first hand as well, Grant fascinatingly reports that it was done so absolutely well that he had actually convinced upper management at Victorinox that it was a secret prototype sent to him from Ibach that they hadn't heard of yet.
There are, or were, one or two others in MTO who have successfully copied this mod, but this is the one that went first, and set the standard.
Day 25
Opening some plastic crap with the chisel.
Day 25/30
Used scissors to cut plaster to my daugjter who got minor scratch on her knee, its real shame that those scissors doesnt open more.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/099a9e87998fa5ad064655e59c337585.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Thanks, all!
They made me an offer so now comes the tough part: making decisions :ahhh
No action yet!
Day 25/30
Used scissors to cut plaster to my daugjter who got minor scratch on her knee, its real shame that those scissors doesnt open more.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/099a9e87998fa5ad064655e59c337585.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Both knees then? :facepalm:
Good you had the Spirit to use the scissors :like:
YMMV... I like them, and the story that comes with this one :D:nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Nice uses, all! That chisel blade is proving to be one of the best inventions in the Spirit! :tu:
Good luck gustophersmob :tu:
Day 25
Wait - this is not a Spirit?
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=79075.0;attach=401629)
Er... no. I'm just using this pic to illustrate how much I like pocket clips, so much so that I've added one to my Rebar (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79075.msg1796467.html#msg1796467).
Remember when I was musing on the lack of a pocket clip option on a Spirit earlier on in this thread (on several occasions, in fact - you can probably tell I'm a little bit obsessed)? I have seen the Nite-Ize Hip Clip in use on pics, but discarded that option for my Black Spirit due to incompatible colours. I've even briefly considered acquiring a stainless Spirit just for the fun of being able to put a Hip Clip on it, but held off on that - to be quite frank, while very practical, the aesthetics of something stuck on the outside with double-sided tape on something finished to Vic standards don't appeal to me.
That is when serendipity set in. :mail:
I invite you to take a thorough look at the pics below and let the sight sink in for a few minutes before clicking on the spoiler to read more.Show contentNo, I didn't mod this myself. While I've done a fair number of mods, this one takes more skills than I possess, not to mention guts.
While this challenge was in full blow I happened to stumble on an offer I simply could not refuse. Grant was offering a few select pieces for sale, among which... a Spirit modified originally by old-time forum member J-sews back in 2007 to include a pocket clip (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,858.0.html).
So we settled the deal. Despite looming strike threats, Grant somehow got Canada Post to charter a secretly hidden remaining flyable SR-71 Blackbird to get the Spirit over to Europe, or something equally fast, where it arrived in my mailbox yesterday late afternoon.
Not only does the tool show only the barest minimum of carry signs, all the inside tools and the pliers are as new. The clincher, of course, is the pocket clip.
Not all like pocket clips on a Spirit, but I do (have I told you yet that I like pocket clips?), and this one, done in the neatest, most precise and least intrusive manner imaginable beats whatever attempts I could have made at botching the job.
To stress the 'factory quality' of this mod, which I can now attest to first hand as well, Grant fascinatingly reports that it was done so absolutely well that he had actually convinced upper management at Victorinox that it was a secret prototype sent to him from Ibach that they hadn't heard of yet.
There are, or were, one or two others in MTO who have successfully copied this mod, but this is the one that went first, and set the standard.
THAT is brilliant :like:
Personally though I don't like pocket clips.
I've tried it a coke of times on my Wave and Surge... it's just not for me. I want the handles clean, and often prefer the front pockets free.
Day 25
Opening some plastic crap with the chisel.
After Eight is everything else than crap :D:like:
Cheers Rapidspeed and Wray :hatsoff::rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
+1 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:Cheers Rapidspeed and Wray :hatsoff::rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:dunno: :cheers:Good one! :cheers:
:iagree:Thanks, all!What ever you decide I hope it works out best for you and your family! :hatsoff:
They made me an offer so now comes the tough part: making decisions :ahhh
Good luck taking the decision! I know, luck should not play a part in an ideal world, but who says it is?
Day 25/30
Used scissors to cut plaster to my daugjter who got minor scratch on her knee, its real shame that those scissors doesnt open more.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/099a9e87998fa5ad064655e59c337585.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Both knees then? :facepalm:
Good you had the Spirit to use the scissors :like:
Day 25/30
Used scissors to cut plaster to my daugjter who got minor scratch on her knee, its real shame that those scissors doesnt open more.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/099a9e87998fa5ad064655e59c337585.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Both knees then? :facepalm:
Good you had the Spirit to use the scissors :like:
Sadly just one, she wanted to cover whole scratch and more. So i cutted first large piece, halved it and ended put plasters like cross over her scratch, cause she wanted it like that.
Only Tools Matters
True, but the wrench is a separate item requiring space in your carry. Pros and cons... :cheers:
True, but the wrench is a separate item requiring space in your carry. Pros and cons... :cheers:
Day 26 and it's been a quiet one in the office
Day 26
Opening a package with polishing wheels and a by now well-known beverage :cheers:
Day 26
This is why I prefer the separate Spirit bit wrench to the Leatherman bit driver..........
I think it's a much more versatile solution!.........
:rofl:Day 26 and it's been a quiet one in the office
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9KVg8gkDEyJIrVdK/giphy.gif)
Day 26
Screwdriving improvised.
Day 26
Opening a package with polishing wheels and a by now well-known beverage :cheers:
A perfect day :like:
Dinner on the road!:like: :like:
:rofl:Day 26 and it's been a quiet one in the office
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9KVg8gkDEyJIrVdK/giphy.gif)
Wow... that's a nice one gustophersmob :o
Nice find gustophersmob
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/9lJBQPf6ZX0Dm/giphy.gif)Movie “Some like it Hot”???
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/9lJBQPf6ZX0Dm/giphy.gif)Movie “Some like it Hot”???
I know that feeling.,.my senior moments see to be a more normal occurrence now a days! :cheers:(https://media3.giphy.com/media/9lJBQPf6ZX0Dm/giphy.gif)Movie “Some like it Hot”???
Honestly, I'm not sure. It's too long ago when I saw the movie to that gif :dunno:
Good work, great finds and awesome pictures today.
Day 26
Railey our Spirited shop foreman has been a great player. Just wish I could find a job like her's.
The Spirit unpacked a beautiful Camillus Barlow today when I finally got home.
Day 26:
Helping the campground host here out.
Day 27:Nice. Like the Uke. :cheers:
Steel, wood and gold. 3 or my favorite things ;)
Day 27:Nice. Like the Uke. :cheers:
Steel, wood and gold. 3 or my favorite things ;)
Very nice B&W there D_T . Much :like:Thanks Bill :salute:
I've never carved a pumpkin before.
And a carved turnip appears to be more traditional round this side of the pond.... so suitably Black Spirit blade and chisel worked just fine ... results after dark !
Day 27Nice...and the black one very nice! :tu:
Black and white
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=404436)
I've never carved a pumpkin before.Excellent use! :tu:
And a carved turnip appears to be more traditional round this side of the pond.... so suitably Black Spirit blade and chisel worked just fine ... results after dark !
Day 27
Been tightening window fixings this morning
Day 27:
Steel, wood and gold. 3 or my favorite things ;)
Day 27
Black and white
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=404436)
Day 27:
Steel, wood and gold. 3 or my favorite things ;)
Great pic gustophersmob :tu:
Thanks :cheers:Day 27
Black and white
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=404436)
Duuuude... :like:
Good at that, isn't it just? :like:Day 25
Today the Spirit was on un-packing and un-wrapping duty...
day 27 - today's tools of the trade. squats and plumbing again. I really should stop doing favors for peopleI thought you hated plumbing? :D
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/44672878445_5f384014a8_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b4Aboa)
As we're approaching the end of this challenge: Which tool do you use afterwards? The spirit? Or something else?
Good at that, isn't it just? :like:Day 25
Today the Spirit was on un-packing and un-wrapping duty...
As we're approaching the end of this challenge: Which tool do you use afterwards? The spirit? Or something else?
can't believe this is ending soon:iagree: it does seem to have flown by quickly
Day 28/30
Used blade to make sanding shovel, now that heres starting to become icy need sanding shovel so i can spread sand and salt on driveway with it.
I think after this challenge im gonna keep Spirit on my bag, its good but still im bit affraid to use it fully and its get special place on my belt when using suot cause its just fits there better than any other of my tools(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181028/efba30b7628bf358545765770c85b076.jpg)
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Day 28:Funny how things just happen and reminds us! :tu:
I almost forgot to post today. Then the paper shredder jammed and I used the spirit to disassemble. The long Philips driver fit perfectly.
Day 27:
Had no reception well camping, but here is the fruit of my and the spirit’s labor, 8 fishing poles set up. Result: 0 fish nibbles and 1 got away
Day 28
No action today.
That will be my EDC after day 30.
Day 28:
I almost forgot to post today. Then the paper shredder jammed and I used the spirit to disassemble. The long Philips driver fit perfectly.
Matt, I'm with you on the scissors. I have a better experiance using the scissors on my 58mm Classic, except on cable (zip) ties. The Spirit scissors are awesome on those. :D
Thisjk38, any day camping is great. Camping and fishing is Heaven, even if you don't catch any. :cheers:
Got lucky and found a new blade today, the best kind FREE. :D
Milwaukee Fastback Utility knife.
Needed a little attention, so the Spirit helped me remove the broken pocket clip. I may or may not replace it. It's a tool that will see use but I dout I'll carry it as an EDC so no clip is no problem.
DAY 28
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Nice blade Douglas, but surely that pocket clip is salvageable?
Day 29 - penultimate day of this challenge
Anyway, back by popular demand (or rather, absence of any strict demands to the contrary heheh :D) this is the last instalment of D_T's Monday Morning Coffee and MT pic TM, at least for this challenge. They never grow old, do they? :angel:
Day 27:
Had no reception well camping, but here is the fruit of my and the spirit’s labor, 8 fishing poles set up. Result: 0 fish nibbles and 1 got away
Hope you had a nice day out anyways :salute:
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Day 29
Replaced the batteries in my daughter's toy torch..........
day 29 - not a whole lot to do today. so thought i'd take this chance to remind everyone to drive carefully and if you can, donate blood. locally we're coming close to the period where this season's wine will be ready and that means a lot of irresponsible and dumb decisions
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1966/44898215994_b6a9696083_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bpv6oj)
Great photos...I think they should go into a calendar for the month of October! :cheers: :hatsoff:(https://i.imgur.com/Tj6zBbrh.jpg)DAY 29
SPIRITS RAISING
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I would be honored :hatsoff: by the nomination Rapidray, Thank You. :cheers: Those were fun. :tu:To tell the truth I didn’t think you would be able to outdo your day 1 photo! I’m glad to see you did! :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/Tj6zBbrh.jpg)DAY 29
SPIRITS RAISING
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This concludes my notes and (official) contributions to this fun challenge. Many thanks to styx for setting this up, and to all contributors for pics, uses and insights :hatsoff: :cheers: :salute:
Thanks Matt :cheers:
About the hook, I agree it has a function in keeping the awl reachable... but as a hook it's awkwardly located, thus quite a compromise (and not central, but at a handle end, making the "parcel carrier" aspect a little awkward too)... and a longer still reachable awl would have been equally possible by suitably profiling the tang end...
The lanyard: well yes, you could use the corkscrew support(s). You'll forgive me for not finding that very elegant... One could use both of them to keep the tool balanced, but still :think: Somehow these solutions are not in keeping with Vic philosophy as I've come to appreciate it. Some kind of lanyard with holding clips fitting the corkscrew holes should be possible... what if... mumble mumble... :think: :think:
Day 30:Ok, the second photo is a winner! It looks like a creature and it’s eye is the Vic crest! :like: :tu:
The last day of the challenge!
:woohoo:
Since tomorrow is Halloween, here are my attempts at some spooky spirit pics
Day 30:Ok, the second photo is a winner! It looks like a creature and it’s eye is the Vic crest! :like: :tu:
The last day of the challenge!
:woohoo:
Since tomorrow is Halloween, here are my attempts at some spooky spirit pics
:cheers:Day 30:Ok, the second photo is a winner! It looks like a creature and it’s eye is the Vic crest! :like: :tu:
The last day of the challenge!
:woohoo:
Since tomorrow is Halloween, here are my attempts at some spooky spirit pics
Ha, thanks. I didn't even think about it that way!
Day 30.
The Haunting of the Turnip .......
It's been a fun challenge thank you Styx and it's been good to rely upon the Spirit. I don't need one as EDC but that doesn't mean it hasn't been good carrying one as a choice. And I think it is a much more polished (literally) tool than my LM Wave. With the Plus tools and a corkscrew (with mini screwdriver) it has everything I need.
Good tip Matt :tu: :like:
now sadly our mods will have a lot of work. and i managed to miss day 31 and the pumkin
Day 31:
Bonus day, jack-o-lantern!
Day 31:
Bonus day, jack-o-lantern!:2tu:
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
What about a shiny flashlight?
...aaaaand a Spirit :D
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow:dunno: :D
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
What about a shiny flashlight?
...aaaaand a Spirit :D
A good idea ... but I've got Cellidor withdrawal symptoms ! :facepalm:
Nice one Matt!!
Nice pic Matt :like: :tu:
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
What about a shiny flashlight?
...aaaaand a Spirit :D
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
What about a shiny flashlight?
...aaaaand a Spirit :D
I'm actually looking at the new rechargeable Microstreams. today was an unusual day with a Para2, Farmer and Spirit
I heard back from Victorinox and they can't repair my Spirit so they are sending back my original one plus a brand new identical one w/sheath! Only charge I had to pay was the $5 process fee. I mailed it in two weeks ago and my package should be shipped today from Vic. :mail:
I heard back from Victorinox and they can't repair my Spirit so they are sending back my original one plus a brand new identical one w/sheath! Only charge I had to pay was the $5 process fee. I mailed it in two weeks ago and my package should be shipped today from Vic. :mail:
I heard back from Victorinox and they can't repair my Spirit so they are sending back my original one plus a brand new identical one w/sheath! Only charge I had to pay was the $5 process fee. I mailed it in two weeks ago and my package should be shipped today from Vic. :mail:
:like: :tu:
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
What about a shiny flashlight?
...aaaaand a Spirit :D
A good idea ... but I've got Cellidor withdrawal symptoms ! :facepalm:
Yeah.... I'm missing my Yeomatt... no more :D
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I heard back from Victorinox and they can't repair my Spirit so they are sending back my original one plus a brand new identical one w/sheath! Only charge I had to pay was the $5 process fee. I mailed it in two weeks ago and my package should be shipped today from Vic. :mail:
there is one negative of using the Spirit exclusively for this long - no clue what to EDC tomorrow
What about a shiny flashlight?
...aaaaand a Spirit :D
I'm actually looking at the new rechargeable Microstreams. today was an unusual day with a Para2, Farmer and Spirit
The USB rechargeable? Looks interesting :tu:
Havent got badge yet :(I have seen a few participants who got it awarded, including myself. For me, possibly because I took the precaution of requesting it just in case... ;)
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For all who are waiting for their batch, please request it separately. This challenge might have gotten too confusing for the Admins to figure out result wise :D
We lost some in-between while I started a bit later etc.
For all who are waiting for their batch, please request it separately. This challenge might have gotten too confusing for the Admins to figure out result wise :D
We lost some in-between while I started a bit later etc.
How do we request it?
might not be a bad idea to request it
Day 30
The spirit is a wonderful companion out in the woods and also at work in the office.
It will stay in my EDC.
Thx!
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That’s a great combo ulzhan :like: :tu: