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Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 09, 2009, 10:38:36 PM
Thought I'd start an ongoing thread to see how our MT's perform in the real world. Hopefully this will aide in buying/carrying decisions. I do HVAC repair and try to carry as few regular tools as possible and suppliment with various MT's/Knifes. My last 2 usages:

Task: Cutting up old sweatshirt for rags
Tool: Leatherman Wave - Serated blade
Performance: Excellent, goes through fabric like a hot knife thru butter.
Rating for task: 9 out of 10

Task: Loosening slotted hex head drill screw holding a "c" clamp to a furnace.
Tool: Leatherman Wave - large slotted screwdriver.
Performance: Fair, screw was drilled in and a bad angle for the wave, took much longer than a 1/4" nutdriver.
Rating for task: 4 out of 10


Note: Sitting on the shelf and looking pretty is not a real world task  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Swiss Man on July 09, 2009, 10:48:11 PM
Well let see I carry a Spirit everywhere I go and today I used it for the normal stuff like taking off hubcaps,
cutting wire, picking up objects too many things to really write down.

Actually I use it alot without even thinking about it. :D :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 09, 2009, 10:55:53 PM
Tool: LM Skeletool

Task:  Cutting twine for tying up peppers.

Performance: Excellent

Rating 10 out of 10.


Tool:  Cybertool 41

Task: Slicing tomatoes

Performance: Flawless

Rating: 10 out of 10.  No squishing of the fruit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on July 09, 2009, 10:57:58 PM
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      Ummm... What's with the new avatar SwissMan? :pok: :D

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 09, 2009, 11:03:20 PM
Avatar looks good to me  >:D

 
Tool: LM Skeletool

Task:  Cutting twine for tying up peppers.

Performance: Excellent

Rating 10 out of 10.


Tool:  Cybertool 41

Task: Slicing tomatoes

Performance: Flawless

Rating: 10 out of 10.  No squishing of the fruit.

Was gonna buy a Vic paring knife, but maybe one of my SAK's will do just fine
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: prime77 on July 09, 2009, 11:04:50 PM
Task: I just finished using my modded beater Kicks awl to start some holes for some hooks under some shelves for my wife to hang some girl stuff on. She has been bugging me forever to do it and I finally got around to it today.

Performance: Worked great

Rating: 8 out of 10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 09, 2009, 11:25:03 PM
I used the blade on my paratool to open a packet of pumpkin seeds.... it didn't struggle with that!

Not much else to report here today  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducktapehero on July 09, 2009, 11:55:52 PM
I used my Vic Spirit to pick up a dead spider, that's it today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on July 09, 2009, 11:58:32 PM
freestyle, to help me with a key-ring(i didnt have strong enough nails)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Leatherman123 on July 10, 2009, 12:17:11 AM
I used my Charge TTi's cutting hook to open two packages I got in the mail.

10/10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RaptorMan on July 10, 2009, 01:36:15 AM
I used the trusty Sideclip to unclog the bath tub drain. Then the tool was soaked in oil.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on July 10, 2009, 02:36:08 AM
I used my new old model Wave to put together a LG endcap and Sony Eco endcap today at BestBuy. I had to thread an HDMI cable thru the back of them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Travis Autry on July 10, 2009, 02:59:18 AM
I used my EDC SwissTool as a hammer to persuade some parts of a large projector screen into place.

More appropriately, I used the pliers to unstick some stuck connectors and one of the blades to slit open some parts bags.

No matter how much I use or even slightly abuse the SwissTool it keeps coming back for more. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 10, 2009, 04:34:50 AM
Tool:  Juice CS4

Task:  Dinner preparation.  Peppers sliced, safety seal wraps removed, beer bottles opened

Performance:  Very good.

Rating: 8 of 10.  (2HO subtracts 1 point and lack of pocket clip subtracts 1 more)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on July 10, 2009, 03:25:18 PM
Work locker PST, to open battery compartment on a tympanic(ear :D) thermometer & change dead batteries.
Tools used medium screw driver to undo screw & small screw driver to carefully lever dead batteries out.

10 out of 10  :D :D even stayed back 2mins late to do it :o :o :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on July 11, 2009, 02:15:11 AM
Pretty good day out for a swisstool spirit this evening, lots of staples removed from the back of stage masking that was otherwise going to cause some cut fingers. Picked up quite a few hot things with the pliers and used the awl a lot to put in several screw eyes.

Also dismantled 2 moving lights in the morning as a work colleague got interested in how they worked and asked for a guided tour of their innards

Highlight was discovering I had the only tool able to get a screw out of an awkwardly placed hinge as the vic ratchet got its workout for the day

Spirit scores 10/10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 11, 2009, 02:24:39 AM
Tool:  Skeletool

Task: Refilling the hydraulic fluid in the VW Cabrio for the pump that raises and lowers the soft top.

Performance: Excellent.

Rating: 9 of 10.  I chose to use a 13 mm socket to remove the brass fill plug.   Couldn't use the Skeletool bit driver to turn it due to space restrictions.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 11, 2009, 03:55:27 AM
Task: Cutting up pleated air filter to fit into slot/ductwork that was butcherized by the install company.
Tool: Vic Rescue Tool - Serated blade
Performance: Excellent, great blade for cutting all kinds of material, especially cardboard.
Rating for task: 9 out of 10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on July 11, 2009, 04:59:50 AM
task: replacing door and hardware..... check proper wiring of wall outlet (no power)

tool: hitachi impact driver (battery died otherwise the best of the best.... no S....)... swiss spirit BO

performance: hitachi... 10 out of 10 for 2 years and going strong. the dead/ dying battery was my fault.
 spirit... saved a trip back to the truck... 10 of 10... phillips driver grabbed and set latch screws smartly. the bonus was that the spirit could be extended to get access to the handset screws to work quickly. these are especially difficult to get at due to the shape of the knob and the angle.
the wall outlet was childs play.
note to self: charge batteries for hitachi driver... always carry the spirit... you never know when you may need it. you suck as an electrician.

spirit phillips fits 1, 2 and #3 heads in a pinch but is perfect for #2 heads. flat head (bottle opener) driver is perfect for wall outlet cover screws.
result: door and hardware came out perfect. had to call an electrician for the outlet.


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JohnD on July 13, 2009, 06:30:21 PM
Just used my Classic's scissors to cut some price tags off my new shorts.

10 out of 10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NeitherExtreme on July 13, 2009, 07:23:45 PM
Used my Fuse (won here on a give-away :tu:) to cut ropes holding the door/gate of a couple of wagons full of straw bales. Then I had to stack the bales. :cry: I also used the Phillips to open up a connection box on a small motor used for sorting rye. (Actually I had to do that twice to rewire it to get it to spin the way we wanted it to.) Also used the needle-nose to grab a hard to reach nut. I also dropped it on concrete with no ill effects. ::)

Everything worked exactly as I'd want it to.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on July 13, 2009, 10:42:18 PM
Used my new BO Spirit this weekend to open a battery compartment in a toy, and used the awl to mark lines on wood for cutting (didn't have pencil).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 13, 2009, 10:52:46 PM
Task: Removal of plastic retention pins/spacers that hold a circuit board to its mounting surface.
Tool: Wave - Needlenose plier
Performance: Excellent
Rating for task: 9 out of 10

Task: Cutting a cable tie(also known as wire tie, zip tie and 20 other names.
Tool: Wave - Scissor
Performance: Fair, have to take it slow, with several strokes(thats what she said  :o) to cut the plastic, last time I tried this, the scissor pinched my thumb pretty good, not the best tool for this job, recommend small diagonal cutters or possibly surge scissor for cutting these ties
Rating for task: 3 out of 10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 14, 2009, 02:59:32 PM
Task: Bike disassembly for shipping

Tool:  Juice CS4

Performance: Good

Rating: 6 of 10

Lack of a bit driver meant having to dig up some metric Allens.  Also needed an adjustable wrench to remove the pedals.  All Phillips and standard screws were handled without scarring however, and the pliers were perfect where needed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LatinoHeat on July 15, 2009, 02:04:59 AM
Well, if my trusty Vic Classic counts as a multitool (as it's been my sole EDC as of late), I used it today at Universal Studios.  I used the knife to slice up some pizza (why don't pizza cutters go all the way through the crust?), the scissors to cut some of those plastic ties they use to attach the price tags on to the stuffed animals, and the SD tip on the file to pry open a particularly stubborn tab on a can of soda (I couldn't get my finger nail under it). 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on July 15, 2009, 02:31:18 AM
showing off my swiss spirit to my boss who carries an SAK pioneer. other than that it stayed in the holster.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Swiss Man on July 15, 2009, 04:11:09 AM
OH OH OH I KNOW THIS ONE  :ahhh

I used my Spirit for two things today, big screwdriver for opening a fuse box on
a car and the pliers for pulling the fuse and replacing it. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on July 16, 2009, 01:34:21 AM
I used my SAK to split apart LEGO parts today while waiting for the power to come back on.  Yesterday I used it to cut pumpkin cake.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 16, 2009, 10:44:04 PM
Task: Cutting tree and bush branches that were blocking an ac unit
Tool: Wave - saw
Performance: Excellent
Rating for task: 9 out of 10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 17, 2009, 02:04:26 AM
Task: Opening a bttl o wyne
Tool: Lathermen Juz -Corkshcrew & assizt
Performance: Great  
Rating for task:  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: out of 10

crksvcerw kindo flimsy, but did tha truick buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurp

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: I'm Still Bison on July 17, 2009, 04:05:39 AM
I thought I'd put my Spirit S through it's paces helping my neighbor making some repairs to his gutter downspout,Phillips worked well on some screws,and the pliers worked great on fixing a jammed pop riveter.BTW,my neighbor is retired from the maintenance dept of a steel mill,and has and knows tools galore,and very highly impressed with the Victorinox quality.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on July 17, 2009, 04:07:53 AM
I used the deadly tactical blade on my Zilla Jr. to take down a hostile apple in close quarter battle.  It was brutal but, in the end...rather...tasty...    :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on July 17, 2009, 04:21:47 AM
Fixed a loose screw on my glasses with the small jewelers screwdriver on my new LM Pulse.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on July 17, 2009, 11:22:53 PM
Actually used the belt cutter/hook-a-majig on my Charge TTi to cut some offending twine that was holding down rebar in the bed of my truck. I was surprised by how effortlessly it cut through the twine. Wish I knew where my tie-downs were.

Up until now, the only time I used it was to fish something out of a crack somewhere. Don't recall what it was, though.

The dedicated slotted driver also helped me get a SAK keyring through the lanyard hole of my H1 Ladybug. My fingernails weren't quite up to the task.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on July 18, 2009, 04:13:36 AM
Used the Surge to draw blood.  And not my own...

Had to use it to pull a tick off myself this evening, and to dispatch the cretinous little arachnid.  Little  :rant:

 :viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on July 18, 2009, 01:48:53 PM
Fixed a bed rail on a bed at work.  It was bent and coming out so I used the pliers of my Pulse to bend it back into position then used the screwdriver to put it back in.  Whoo Hoo...real life test for the new Pulse. 
Gray
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 18, 2009, 02:50:02 PM
So far just opening a tin of paint with the large flathead on my paratool - there will be more today, I'm sure!  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: P35 on July 18, 2009, 05:25:50 PM
used my Skeletool,  to pull/pry  the broken base of a  light bulb from fixture. worked really well :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on July 18, 2009, 05:36:53 PM
This happened last weekend, but...

I was at a crafts/book fair walking around and some old lady approached me and asked if I had anything to open the bottle she just bought...I think it was iced tea or something..anyways I said "sure" and opened it with my McKinley SAK.  Out of hundreds of people I guess I looked like the guy to have a bottle opener :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on July 19, 2009, 01:31:10 AM
Used my spirit to gently cut the string holding an 8 foot diameter ballon so that we could all inhale the helium inside.

It lasted a good long while and I'm still crying with laughter now :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 19, 2009, 01:44:13 AM
Ok. hit another bottle of wine with the Juice XE6. This cork was in a bit tighter and I truly struggled with the flimsy corkscrew, and assist was much less helpful than the last time. Felt like something was gonna break: bottle rim or the juice. After some struggles I got it out, but have to downgrade my previous rating to:
 
Rating for task:  4 out of 10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on July 19, 2009, 01:47:47 AM
Used my MINI to open a bottle of beer.  The odd built-into-the-handle bottle opener worked really well.

Then I used it to open another bottle...  just to confirm my results :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducktapehero on July 19, 2009, 02:01:06 AM
I used my Spirit to tighten the screws holding the globe that goes over the lightbulb on our kitchen ceiling fan. It worked great except for the drivers slipping so much.  :D :D :D

No wait, that's right. It performed perfectly w/o any slipping on what were pretty crappy screws.


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LatinoHeat on July 19, 2009, 03:21:12 AM
Just used my Demo knife to cut up some Pizza.
Slow day today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on July 19, 2009, 07:30:48 AM
i used my powerlock to amuse me while i waited for my GF to get ready for the movies.... 10/10 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Medic82 on July 19, 2009, 10:09:23 AM
Nothing!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on July 19, 2009, 06:38:06 PM
I used my Spirit to tighten the screws holding the globe that goes over the lightbulb on our kitchen ceiling fan. It worked great except for the drivers slipping so much.  :D :D :D

No wait, that's right. It performed perfectly w/o any slipping on what were pretty crappy screws.




You must have got lucky  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 19, 2009, 06:40:42 PM
I used my Spirit to tighten the screws holding the globe that goes over the lightbulb on our kitchen ceiling fan. It worked great except for the drivers slipping so much.  :D :D :D

No wait, that's right. It performed perfectly w/o any slipping on what were pretty crappy screws.




You must have got lucky  :P

 :twak: ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on July 19, 2009, 06:43:13 PM
Well I suppose there must be a screw they fit correctly out there somewhere.  :pok: :D

We need a s**t stirring emoticon.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 19, 2009, 06:45:46 PM
Well I suppose there must be a screw they fit correctly out there somewhere.  :pok: :D

We need a s**t stirring emoticon.  :D

Give you a cool emoticon to play with?  You don't need the encouragement mate.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on July 19, 2009, 07:04:50 PM
Unscrewing some screws.

PST gets an A+, tried some other multis but they were too thick. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 19, 2009, 09:14:00 PM
More bloody paint tin opening for the Paratool.... bored now  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on July 19, 2009, 09:23:46 PM
Removed a splinter from my foot with Juice SC2. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on July 19, 2009, 11:14:51 PM
Used my Kick to twist the plastic lock on my daughters play kitchen...  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 19, 2009, 11:24:47 PM
The only thing my Pulse got used for today was to trim a drinking straw down to size for my daughter and to remove the shop tags from a new pair of trousers.  Will the excitement never end!  :ahhh  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on July 20, 2009, 06:40:33 AM
Used my TTi to pull hornworms off the tomatoe plants and then cut`um in two with the Pacific Salt. Gruesome business but the tomatoe plants love me for it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on July 20, 2009, 08:44:37 AM
Not much been staying inside it's been hot here today it was 106 but i did manage to tightened  some door nob screws with my Explorer.
Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 20, 2009, 12:27:21 PM
Just fixed a window catch that wasn't engaging properly. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on July 20, 2009, 12:34:10 PM
Used my S2 Pliers/Phillipsdriver for mounting a new handle on our (refreg..refrigia..) refrigerator.. (Thanks Google translate) ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on July 20, 2009, 01:19:42 PM
Just built another sodding bird cage with my Fuse.  >:(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 20, 2009, 01:37:01 PM
Just built another sodding bird cage with my Fuse.  >:(

 :rofl:  Sorry to laugh at your misfortune.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on July 20, 2009, 01:45:07 PM
More bloody paint tin opening for the Paratool.... bored now  :ahhh

Don't blame you. Looks like I'm going to have a load of decorating to do in the near future. Drives me daft after the first hour :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on July 20, 2009, 01:48:13 PM
Just built another sodding bird cage with my Fuse.  >:(

 :rofl:  Sorry to laugh at your misfortune.  :D

It is massive as well.  :o

From where I am sitting, I can currently see 6 cages (although they are being re-sorted).   >:(  In them there are 9 (yes NINE) budgies, 2 Cockateils (soon to be 3) and a Chinchilla.

I may start displaying my knives and guns soon in retaliation.  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 20, 2009, 02:43:07 PM
Just built another sodding bird cage with my Fuse.  >:(

 :rofl:  Sorry to laugh at your misfortune.  :D

It is massive as well.  :o

From where I am sitting, I can currently see 6 cages (although they are being re-sorted).   >:(  In them there are 9 (yes NINE) budgies, 2 Cockateils (soon to be 3) and a Chinchilla.

I may start displaying my knives and guns soon in retaliation.  >:D

I'd be giving very serious though to that bird eating tarantula we were talking about.  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 20, 2009, 02:43:34 PM
Just built another sodding bird cage with my Fuse.  >:(

 :rofl:  Sorry to laugh at your misfortune.  :D

It is massive as well.  :o

From where I am sitting, I can currently see 6 cages (although they are being re-sorted).   >:(  In them there are 9 (yes NINE) budgies, 2 Cockateils (soon to be 3) and a Chinchilla.

I may start displaying my knives and guns soon in retaliation.  >:D

Hey, your sharp stuff doesn't poop all over the joint. Much more civilised ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on July 20, 2009, 02:44:43 PM
Just built another sodding bird cage with my Fuse.  >:(

 :rofl:  Sorry to laugh at your misfortune.  :D

It is massive as well.  :o

From where I am sitting, I can currently see 6 cages (although they are being re-sorted).   >:(  In them there are 9 (yes NINE) budgies, 2 Cockateils (soon to be 3) and a Chinchilla.

I may start displaying my knives and guns soon in retaliation.  >:D

Hey, your sharp stuff doesn't poop all over the joint. Much more civilised ;)

Perhaps I should do the pooping myself  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 20, 2009, 02:47:50 PM
Just built another sodding bird cage with my Fuse.  >:(

 :rofl:  Sorry to laugh at your misfortune.  :D

It is massive as well.  :o

From where I am sitting, I can currently see 6 cages (although they are being re-sorted).   >:(  In them there are 9 (yes NINE) budgies, 2 Cockateils (soon to be 3) and a Chinchilla.

I may start displaying my knives and guns soon in retaliation.  >:D

Hey, your sharp stuff doesn't poop all over the joint. Much more civilised ;)

Perhaps I should do the pooping myself  :think:
What, more so than usual ???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on July 20, 2009, 07:26:43 PM
Think yourself lucky that they're only birds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg2AezJo8aQ

It can't be easy having people gawping at you all day - I can't say I blame it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 21, 2009, 02:01:41 AM
Left the wave home in favor of the Spirit black oxide, did some general electrical work with it including using needlenose to bend the ears off a light switch I was replacing to fit in the wall box. Type of switch you may have seen while going down into the basement - "emergency" gas/oil furnace switch with red faceplate.

Cant tell you how many service calls(hundreds?) I have done where the homeowner has inadvertently shut this thinking it was the lights.

 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on July 22, 2009, 02:51:32 AM
for some reason when i left for work this morning i expected trouble, though it was like any other morning. i was ready for anything. that moment came when some wall switches needed to be moved with extreme vigor.
i whipped out the spirit, opened the saw and in less than 10 seconds i paved the way for my electrician and the work was done. my boss who carries an SAK pioneer and the warranty guy who carries an SAK tinker (that i gifted to him for $0.25) were speachless. somehow that pioneer looked a little weak and that 20 year old tinker stayed in the pocket to live another day. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 22, 2009, 02:58:59 AM
I used my SwissTool today to cut a branch that was across the trail and to remove the antenna from my friend's Grand Cherokee before Mother Nature did it for him! :D

Def
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on July 22, 2009, 03:04:21 AM
Used my Leatherman Charge ALX to tear apart and break down a bunch of old wooden produce crates.  The ALX saved the day.  (And may have saved what little sanity I have left!  :D)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MrVanimal on July 22, 2009, 02:04:05 PM
Used the mini philips on my Vic WorkChamp to take apart some laptops.  Used the file to file down some jagged nails on my fingers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 22, 2009, 03:28:01 PM
Yes, it's still early, but I was up on the roof clearing gutters before the oncoming thunderstorms and unexpectedly found a large tree branch leaning on the roof.  It had partially broken off at and was pivoted down onto the roof.

Pulled out a Charge ALX and sawed through the branch, where it was 2.5 inches thick, near the edge of the roof and tossed it off.  Also had to tighten a couple screws at the down spout.

That's what a multitool is for.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on July 22, 2009, 07:27:31 PM
Used the Charge ALX to tighten up the barrel on a new grease gun.

(No, not *that* kind of grease gun!  The tool kind of grease gun.  Though, sometimes I wish...   >:D)

I was changing the oil and greasing up the lawn tractor.  Had to buy a new grease gun, as I can't seem to find any around here, nor out on the farm.  Go figure...  I'm now trying to desperately remember, who was the last person we loaned anything too...........   :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on July 22, 2009, 11:01:45 PM
I used my Charge TTi to help weigh down my belt! My Vic Spirit also had the distinction of adding a few ounces to my suitcase :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on July 23, 2009, 01:45:27 AM
1. my electricains never showed up prior to my tile guys so i used the spirit to totally remove a 3 way wall switch from a wall. this is not for the faint of heart but i had everything i needed. i used pliers, phillips, wire cutters, saw, and regular driver just on this one PITA project. that took about 5 minutes.
2. opened the valve on a water meter with the spirit pliers.

i never had to make that trip to my truck for a tool and kept on going as if nothing had happened. whe people see the spirit come out and go to work they are amazed. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on July 23, 2009, 03:25:16 AM
crunch and freestyle to adjust the screws of my powerlock on the fly :) locking pliers rocks :) 10/10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chako on July 28, 2009, 10:51:19 PM
I used my Leathersak MK1 to put up dry wall at a friend’s house. I then left it with him because he liked its feel and sharp blade. He preferred it over the more dedicated tools for the job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 28, 2009, 11:42:07 PM
I used my Leathersak MK1 to put up dry wall at a friend’s house. I then left it with him because he liked its feel and sharp blade. He preferred it over the more dedicated tools for the job.

It won't be sharp for long in my experience, plasterboard (drywall) is really tough on knives.  Great gesture leaving it with him though.  You just might get it back when it needs sharpened.  :D

Today I adjusted the saddle on my daughters bike with both a Fuse and a Pulse. 

I cut up an apple for lunch with my Ambassador, very nice.  But then cut a plaster to size after getting a sliver of glass in my finger, not so nice . Oh yes, I used the tweezers as well.  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on July 29, 2009, 12:08:24 AM
Used my SOG PPP (pliers) and my Prybaby (screwdriver) to install a toilet seat at work. The old one was broken by a very large  :o guy and we got a temp one from walmart till the folks at maintenance can put us in a new one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ringzero on July 29, 2009, 08:02:18 AM
Used my EDC Gerber Clutch to install a split ring into the lanyard hole of a knife.  (Gave my brother a KaBar Mini Dozier folder for his birthday and he wanted it on his keychain.)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on July 29, 2009, 10:17:02 AM
Technically not today, but over the weekend built a very large (33' x 12') deck at my cabin, fixed the table, changed my trucks oil, and cut up several pesky objects lying around with my Skele CX. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on July 29, 2009, 08:27:43 PM
Used my SAK to open a parcel from Neil which contained........



















More SAK  :climber:
Thanks Neil ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 29, 2009, 11:57:11 PM
The other day I used my wave to take a horrendous picture for the gerber crucial contest; I was too lazy to read the rules and somehow thought the winner was randomly selected like all the other giveaways. Also thought it had to be a picture while you were at work.

Man, I must have been buzzed or dreaming  ???. Nobody can top Dunc's repulsive fish pic though..............still voted for my own lame ass  :D

Today used the wave to install a thermostat, wire strippers and wood saw to enlarge the sheetrock hole....excellent performance, strippers alittle hard to use compared to dedicated tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on July 30, 2009, 02:58:32 AM
today was a big spirit day.
removed a coach light from one house and installed it on another. the wire stripper and cutters were impressive.
removed and installed a frige door in seconds flat with the pliers and phillips.
adjusted the strike on an entry door with the pliers chisel and PE blade (cut my thumb).
i felt like i had a whole truck load of tools on me and i did not have to rely on others to reach my goals.
no other MT could have done this work in quite this fashion.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on July 30, 2009, 05:10:13 AM
Today I used my SOG PPP and my Kick to change out some parts on the floor machine. The snap ring system that holds the pads to the floor was messed up and the new ones had to be installed. The SOG PPP worked well except for when the screw was stubborn and then because the tool is non-locking it folded on me (like 4 times). I went and grabbed my Kick and even though it's a non-locking tool as well it seemed to grab the screws good and resist folding.

I am trying to re-evaluate my EDC, it's usually a knife or something lite like a Skeletool or something but I keep bumping into things that I need to grab a bigger tool (like the kick). I have a pretty good size lunch box (with pockets and stuff on the outside) and my kick resides on the outside of the lunch box in one of those pockets. Because of the temperature swing between hot and cold (ice pack) my Kick needs constant attention because it keeps developing rust. If I did not keep after it I am sure it would run crazy and it would be heck to get my tool back to looking decent.

I am toying with the idea of leaving the kick out of the box and carrying it on my person or carry something larger like a Wave/Charge. Sometimes I wish I did not get rid of my Spirit, it had the weight pretty much of Kick but with locks and a heck of alot more features. Maybe I should carry the Fuse? It's like the kick but with the addition of locks, as long as it's on me I should not have to bother with the rust issue like I am and I would not need two tools all the time. what you folks think?? It's kind of crazy, I wear slacks/dress shirt/tie and I wear a multitool.  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on July 30, 2009, 07:11:03 AM
Today my father abused my PST to annoy me.

But that's why I leave it on the dresser, to protect more loved (and harder to clean) ones...

:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 30, 2009, 10:19:04 AM
Today I used my SOG PPP and my Kick to change out some parts on the floor machine. The snap ring system that holds the pads to the floor was messed up and the new ones had to be installed. The SOG PPP worked well except for when the screw was stubborn and then because the tool is non-locking it folded on me (like 4 times). I went and grabbed my Kick and even though it's a non-locking tool as well it seemed to grab the screws good and resist folding.

I am trying to re-evaluate my EDC, it's usually a knife or something lite like a Skeletool or something but I keep bumping into things that I need to grab a bigger tool (like the kick). I have a pretty good size lunch box (with pockets and stuff on the outside) and my kick resides on the outside of the lunch box in one of those pockets. Because of the temperature swing between hot and cold (ice pack) my Kick needs constant attention because it keeps developing rust. If I did not keep after it I am sure it would run crazy and it would be heck to get my tool back to looking decent.

I am toying with the idea of leaving the kick out of the box and carrying it on my person or carry something larger like a Wave/Charge. Sometimes I wish I did not get rid of my Spirit, it had the weight pretty much of Kick but with locks and a heck of alot more features. Maybe I should carry the Fuse? It's like the kick but with the addition of locks, as long as it's on me I should not have to bother with the rust issue like I am and I would not need two tools all the time. what you folks think?? It's kind of crazy, I wear slacks/dress shirt/tie and I wear a multitool.  ::)

Honestly?  I'd get a Pulse.  :tu:  Failing that I'd go for the Fuse.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on July 30, 2009, 03:31:25 PM
I have a Pulse, I should try it today and see how it works. Do you think thicker drivers have anything to do with the strength of the tool? The Kick/Fuse has a huge phillips and the pulse/pst is half the size (well sort of).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 30, 2009, 03:39:27 PM
I have a Pulse, I should try it today and see how it works. Do you think thicker drivers have anything to do with the strength of the tool? The Kick/Fuse has a huge phillips and the pulse/pst is half the size (well sort of).

I've not torqued the heck out of the Phillips on the Pulse but I really can't see it being a problem, the similar design on my Supertool never let me down (I know it's slightly heavier, but I did put that one through hell).  I've always thought that the thicker shaft on the Fuse etc was mostly so as it works with the extension and bit kit.  I could be wrong though.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 30, 2009, 04:37:10 PM
Used my wife's S2 Juice to remove 2 extremely stuck pins in the horse trailer.  Lifesaver, it was.   She was pulling out at 6 am with a horse and her S2 was the ONLY tool around.  Worked perfectly.

 :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on July 31, 2009, 03:05:22 AM
Well this is a first...
Used my Juice to cut a cardboard box to make a home for...a mama cat and 4 kittens.  Some soulless...bleep...left a mother cat and 4 barely 2 day old (from what I can tell) kittens in the halways of my apartment building.  The other residents and I got together enough stuff to make a nice little temporary house for them with food and water and litter box.  We all agreed not to do laundry tonight so they could have the laundry room.  Poor little kitties.  So I have a "used my mt" story and a "did a good deed" story.  A friend of mine from work does feline rescue and is taking them in the AM. 
Gray
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on August 02, 2009, 04:45:05 AM
Used my antique German hammer MT to whack the bejesus out of our 70's era glass sliding door's runner. It had bent at the end badly.Confined space it worked well.Used my Spirit to secure a new wooden stop in the runner , tight spot, need the Core, a bit better , had to finish the job with my new Cybertool's ace long bit extension(flipping great for the awkward space).


Side gate sagged & consequently hard for princess wife to unbolt/bolt. So I fixed it by ....... moving the bolt lock up a bit ::) :D :D
Used the Spirit, job made harder to do as I reused the rusted(almost knackered screws). One screw broke & had some Vic slippage , but to be far to the Spirit it was the cactus screws that was the main cause of bit slippage.


Used my Super Bear Jaws to break the blade tip on my BO LM Mini  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:.The blade tip had been badly twisted when I got it & I had got it almost 90% straight with meticulous work.I was using the Bear Jaws to try & get the small crease out of the tip & it slipped & broke the tip :( :(.
Really bummed as I had up to that point got it almost right(the tip possibly weakened by all the work to get it straight :think: :think:) 

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on August 02, 2009, 07:51:05 PM
Used my Huntsman (Thanks Neil  :tu:) this weekend to do the following:

Open a bottle of Bulmers Cider, make some kindling, opened 3 tins, poked about in a fire to get some baked potatoes out, make two sticks for toasting toast on an open fire, snipped a number of labels, pull a cork for the guy next door who forgot to bring anything to open his wine with, made some sandwiches, cut some cheese, cut a swiss roll, stirred a number of cups of tea and opened a bottle of Bulmers pear cider :ahhh

That's right folks we went camping  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on August 02, 2009, 08:43:45 PM
Nothing to hefty today... I'm down by the seaside visiting the olds :)

I cut and file my nails with my Micra and then a cut and bent some wire with my KF4 to do a fix on my old mans glasses.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on August 02, 2009, 10:23:43 PM
Been using the crap out of my Spirit lately.  Its bent and cut coathanger to make a wire to hang a mirror.  The awl has started many pilot holes for phillips screws (trying to baby proof some stuff since the little man is crawling).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on August 02, 2009, 10:50:27 PM
Used a SwissChamp and a PST to assemble a gas barbecue for my Mum and Dad. Took colourful enunciating ages, mainly due to my lack of competence :-[ 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on August 03, 2009, 01:17:58 AM
I'm currently moving out of my house, so the Spirit has seen lots of use in the past few days.  Taking apart furniture, dismantling my weights bench, cutting tons of things, filing sharp edges, snipping wire and finally opening my beer this evening.

Lifesaver :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on August 03, 2009, 09:18:14 PM
Used the diamond file on my Wave to do some quick sharpening duty.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on August 03, 2009, 09:22:42 PM
Charge ALX and Guppie used to reattach gutters, remove offending branches and change blades on the hacksaw.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on August 03, 2009, 09:39:07 PM
I'm currently moving out of my house, so the Spirit has seen lots of use in the past few days.  Taking apart furniture, dismantling my weights bench, cutting tons of things, filing sharp edges, snipping wire and finally opening my beer this evening.

Lifesaver :)

Good luck with the move, rp :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on August 03, 2009, 09:41:52 PM
Hacked at some weeds in the garden with the blade on a PST (we're trying to get the place looking good so we can sell it). Used a SwissChamp to help wrap my wife's anniversary present.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MrVanimal on August 03, 2009, 09:49:05 PM
Used the pliers on my Vic WorkChamp to fix my keychain.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on August 03, 2009, 09:53:24 PM
I'm currently moving out of my house, so the Spirit has seen lots of use in the past few days.  Taking apart furniture, dismantling my weights bench, cutting tons of things, filing sharp edges, snipping wire and finally opening my beer this evening.

Lifesaver :)

Good luck with the move, rp :tu:

Cheers mate :)

I've used my MTs more in the past few days than for ages.  I've got so much crap I'd forgotten about its mad!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on August 03, 2009, 09:53:49 PM
Used the pliers on the Kick, to remove the drainage grate, for cleaning.. Yuck... :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on August 04, 2009, 12:36:24 AM
Phillips on the KF4 to unscrew the box which houses the toilet in our van... that was a bit yucky too  :(

Shame I didn't stop by when passing RP - I couldn't have helped you "store" all those tools while you move  :D
Hope it's going ok.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Slashmaster on August 04, 2009, 04:44:20 AM
Used my LM Blast to clip tags off new clothes.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nutznboltz on August 04, 2009, 05:00:23 AM
Actually used my PowerAssist to de-shell sunflower seeds today, was bored and didn't want to use my teeth.  I alway knew compound leverage would come in handy.  :D.
Also used it to free the last section on a telescopic fishing rod, which I inadvertantly pulled out to hard and got stuck to the point it wouldn't retract.  In this case the compound leverage was a bit much and I did crush the fiberglass section a little.  :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jawbreaker on August 04, 2009, 05:45:39 PM
Let my 12 year old son use the saw and knife on the core to cut in smaller sections and bundle some branches i trimmed from a oak tree in my yard.I used a bigger saw,but he was a nice help using the core.Guessing i'm on the lookout for the new supertool 300 for him,keep him out of the toolbox in the garage a lot at the same time too.Bought a new mower with a honda engine for him,shoot,they got to learn to do something besides baseball,girls and video games right?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on August 04, 2009, 11:46:00 PM
I was going to use the Surge to break up some more old crates out on the farm.  Tossed bunch of them into a big pile, yanked one out, threw it up on flat workspace I've sort of set up, opened the wire closures and threw open the lid...

And was greeted by the biggest #&$^@*! wasp's nest I've ever seen in my life.  Populated by the #&^@*! biggest wasps I've ever ran across...

I now have a sort of insight into what it's like to set off a booby trap.   :ahhh

I managed, by some higher grace, to walk away (or run swearing away) unstung.  Not for lack of trying on the wasp's part, mind you.

Needless to say, the Surge didn't get to do any work today.  I think I will return tomorrow equipped with a touch of WMD to deal with this situation.  (Code Name:  Operation Black Flag...)   >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 05, 2009, 02:29:55 AM
the trusty spirit PE blade broke down some 4x12" wallboards for the trash container. later, it drove a phillips screw into a door hinge that the flooring contractors lost and pounded in a hinge pin for another door they so thoughtfully forgot to put back.
i love my spirit.  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on August 05, 2009, 02:37:29 AM
Used the wave to repair some burned 8 AWG wire. Was able to cut the wire with no problems, but trying to strip it with the wave was problematic due to the waves offset cutting blades and thickness of the wire. Instead of climbing off the roof, I used the straight edge blade to strip the insulation, which worked quite well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on August 05, 2009, 06:36:35 PM
Used the wave to repair some burned 8 AWG wire. Was able to cut the wire with no problems, but trying to strip it with the wave was problematic due to the waves offset cutting blades and thickness of the wire. Instead of climbing off the roof, I used the straight edge blade to strip the insulation, which worked quite well.

A lotta times, I'll run the blade around the insulation, then put the needle nose in the tip of the insulation and pull it off like a sock.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on August 05, 2009, 06:47:03 PM
crossgrip

taking some staples out

10/10 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on August 05, 2009, 10:36:45 PM
Used my SAK Ranger to cut up half a ton of cardboard.

Needs a few minutes with the Sharpmaker now :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on August 05, 2009, 11:10:18 PM
crossgrip

taking some staples out

10/10 :D
Don't be too hard on the poor tool...  ::) ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on August 05, 2009, 11:49:25 PM
Referencing my last post...  Operation Black Flag was carried out at c.1500 hours local time...

The Surge was then used to remove the primary target to another location, where the Burn Notice Protocol was carried out.

All Operations were carried out successfully, and with no friendly casualties.

(Those were the biggest freaking wasps I've ever ran across...   :o  Yeesh...)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 06, 2009, 12:10:47 AM
repaired some wire backed silt fencing damaged by a lumber truck. basically light rod busting. no problem
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on August 06, 2009, 01:20:00 AM
Referencing my last post...  Operation Black Flag was carried out at c.1500 hours local time...

The Surge was then used to remove the primary target to another location, where the Burn Notice Protocol was carried out.

All Operations were carried out successfully, and with no friendly casualties.

(Those were the biggest freaking wasps I've ever ran across...   :o  Yeesh...)

Congratulations on a successful mission :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: prime77 on August 07, 2009, 05:21:08 AM
I didn't want to rummage around the shed tonight for one of those wheel thingys you use to put a window screen in the metal frame. So I used the back of the can opener of my LM Pulse. Worked like a charm.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 07, 2009, 07:57:35 PM
Stripping some flex today with my CT 41 it works great for flex,coax or twin and earth  :tu: using the main blade,small one open and out of the way.all you do is rotate the cable you want to strip toward the tang,use only the blades spring pressure for this purpose,with practice you can do away with some other wire strippers that can either not be at hand or through experience you've loaned it out and it's GONE  :ahhh
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/001-60.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on August 07, 2009, 07:59:22 PM
Nice tip, John :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on August 07, 2009, 08:11:10 PM
posted in other place, but i guess is better here:

crunch as a multi size bit adapter:

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SnxioBK3jTI/AAAAAAAAGHo/9IYxWPHgATs/s640/08072009829.jpg)

10/10 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on August 07, 2009, 09:13:41 PM
igniter for the grill died today so the spirit was put to good use as a nice long handle for poking a match in, worked a treat   :tu:

10/10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 07, 2009, 09:44:07 PM
igniter for the grill died today so the spirit was put to good use as a nice long handle for poking a match in, worked a treat   :tu:

10/10
Did you not think of the potassium + glycerin tea bags  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on August 07, 2009, 11:06:58 PM
posted in other place, but i guess is better here:

crunch as a multi size bit adapter:

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SnxioBK3jTI/AAAAAAAAGHo/9IYxWPHgATs/s640/08072009829.jpg)

10/10 :tu:
Nice... Overkill, but still nice..  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 07, 2009, 11:43:17 PM
posted in other place, but i guess is better here:

crunch as a multi size bit adapter:

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SnxioBK3jTI/AAAAAAAAGHo/9IYxWPHgATs/s640/08072009829.jpg)

10/10 :tu:

OK, being picky here as I am in a picky mood.  :P

How can you say that is 10/10?  Not exactly the easiest to use is it?  A dedicated extra comfy to use bit driver would be my 10/10 but that?

I've finished being picky now.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 07, 2009, 11:45:22 PM
Good shift at work then Ben? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 07, 2009, 11:48:01 PM
Good shift at work then Ben? :D

No!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 07, 2009, 11:48:26 PM
Good shift at work then Ben? :D

No!  :D
Thought not :D

Would you like to share with the group ??? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on August 08, 2009, 12:00:44 AM
posted in other place, but i guess is better here:

crunch as a multi size bit adapter:

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SnxioBK3jTI/AAAAAAAAGHo/9IYxWPHgATs/s640/08072009829.jpg)

10/10 :tu:

OK, being picky here as I am in a picky mood.  :P

How can you say that is 10/10?  Not exactly the easiest to use is it?  A dedicated extra comfy to use bit driver would be my 10/10 but that?

I've finished being picky now.  :D

thats the problem it solved...i didnt have a "dedicated extra comfy" :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on August 10, 2009, 07:32:34 PM
Resurrection:

So, on Fri (I think) I created the OH Locksmith.  Sat morning, Mrs. Whippy and I began work demolishing a wall damaged by water and replacing it with 2 windows and reframing.  The damage went up to the roof line.  Finished Sunday evening.

Used the OH Locksmith extensively as a keyhole saw, to file through nails before snapping them off with a hammer in the old exterior sheathing and the mainblade for trimming the plastic flashing around the new windows.  Ended up with a few scars on the scales, and needed to sharpen the main blade, but overall, I'd rate it 8/10 as utility tool.

BTW, I used a Husky box cutter to score drywall, rather than the mainblade.  Just seemed to be the right way to go.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on August 10, 2009, 07:47:02 PM
Good call on not using the SAK for the drywall, that stuff really dulls any knife in seconds.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SingleTool on August 12, 2009, 10:08:48 PM
Cut the tip off of a hypodermic needle.   8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on August 12, 2009, 10:30:56 PM
Used the Vic Spirit to strip down a Mac 700 Spot (http://www.martin.com/product/product.asp?product=mac700profile) to day as the power modual didn't seem to be working.  The ratched set was perfect not only by having all the torx and allen heads necessary but also being able to get into  all the awkward bolts where a long handle driver wouldn't reach  :tu: 

Spirit 10/10

Unfortunately the power module was a bit further gone than I expected as when I swapped it into a different unit to prove the fault it exploded,  :-\ violently causing an as yet unknow amount of damage that I will be investigating tomorrow  :-X
 
My skills 1/10   :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on August 12, 2009, 11:39:56 PM
crossgrip flat driver as a mini prybar to open a wall faceplate 10/10 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 12, 2009, 11:57:26 PM
Used the Vic Spirit to strip down a Mac 700 Spot (http://www.martin.com/product/product.asp?product=mac700profile) to day as the power modual didn't seem to be working.  The ratched set was perfect not only by having all the torx and allen heads necessary but also being able to get into  all the awkward bolts where a long handle driver wouldn't reach  :tu: 

Spirit 10/10

Unfortunately the power module was a bit further gone than I expected as when I swapped it into a different unit to prove the fault it exploded,  :-\ violently causing an as yet unknow amount of damage that I will be investigating tomorrow  :-X
 
My skills 1/10   :-[

That's a funky looking bit of kit.  I think if I came across it above a darkened auditorium I'd ask if it wanted to be taken to my leader  :ahhh ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on August 13, 2009, 12:08:26 AM
Used the Vic Spirit to strip down a Mac 700 Spot (http://www.martin.com/product/product.asp?product=mac700profile) to day as the power modual didn't seem to be working.  The ratched set was perfect not only by having all the torx and allen heads necessary but also being able to get into  all the awkward bolts where a long handle driver wouldn't reach  :tu: 

Spirit 10/10

Unfortunately the power module was a bit further gone than I expected as when I swapped it into a different unit to prove the fault it exploded,  :-\ violently causing an as yet unknown amount of damage that I will be investigating tomorrow  :-X
 
My skills 1/10   :-[

I hope it's not as bad as it sounds. :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 13, 2009, 12:12:45 AM
nothing flashy but i used the spirit PE blade to cut the end off a tube of fire caulk to seal an electrical penetration to pass a rough inspection.
later i used the SE blade to shorten the disconnect rope for 2 garage doors on another home. both blades did very well. i am not carring a SAK lately to force myself to use the spirit wherever possible. no complaints so far.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on August 13, 2009, 12:13:16 AM

That's a funky looking bit of kit.  I think if I came across it above a darkened auditorium I'd ask if it wanted to be taken to my leader  :ahhh ;)

You should see the bits all spread out, I'll try and get a pic before a reassemble it tomorrow


I hope it's not as bad as it sounds. :-\
I'm an optimist about the 2 year warranty  ;) hope it covers idiots with multis  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 13, 2009, 10:12:37 PM
I am doing a lot of decorating ATM and moving stuff around.  The Fuse has been pushed pretty hard, but is still going strong.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on August 14, 2009, 12:03:28 AM
Used the Wave to finish tearing up crates, etc., to feed the nice big fire I had going in the improvised burn cage I put together.  (Another Wave project.)

Alas, no pictures.  I didn't have time, as I didn't have the help that I thought I would....   :rant:

As the man said, "...You have to do everything yourself...  It's a funny world we live in..."
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on August 14, 2009, 05:05:26 AM
Went to the range to shoot my  black powder rifle at today. Used my Spartan to cut my shooting patches at the muzzle did a great job. Had a good time. Getting ready to go night fishing for Catfish right now. Hopefully i will have some fish to clean. I love catfish and eggs in the morning.
Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Leatherman123 on August 14, 2009, 05:31:52 AM
What do you use for bait?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on August 14, 2009, 06:13:48 AM
pocket power plier

I havent been catfishing in a long time. I use to like fishing for big flat heads. Its like hooking on to a freight train. I didnt catch a big one very often but it sure was exciting when it happened. Mike 56 hope you catch some good ones.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ratslash7 on August 14, 2009, 12:21:11 PM
Went to the range to shoot my  black powder rifle at today.
Mike

Next time could you shoot at Tomorrow?. It's always scarier than Today. :ahhh

Dave
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on August 14, 2009, 03:48:46 PM
What do you use for bait?
pocket power plier

I havent been catfishing in a long time. I use to like fishing for big flat heads. Its like hooking on to a freight train. I didnt catch a big one very often but it sure was exciting when it happened. Mike 56 hope you catch some good ones.

Out here on the Califorina Delta Catfish will bite on lots of stuff Anchove, Sardines, fresh water clams last night we used night crawers and checken liver cought fish on both. We couhgt ten pan sized Channelcats. It was a new spot we were trying out the fishing wasn't the best  the fish were small but i have to atmit they were good eating size. We had a good time.
Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on August 14, 2009, 11:17:00 PM
Used the SwissTool to help with some basic breakdown and clean-up work.  (I'm setting up another nice "Let's burn everything!" event.   >:D)

Just used my Wenger Traveller to do some surgery on an apple for dessert this evening.  I think it (or one of its SAK brethren) might just do some dissection work on a peach later for the evening snack...   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 14, 2009, 11:40:51 PM
the vic spirit repaired a peice of damaged silt fence... pulled out a staple so i could move a section of 110 wire wiring plus cut and stripped wire to replace a 4 foot flourescent light in a garage.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: duckman1975 on August 15, 2009, 04:38:05 AM
Used my SURGE to assemble a backpack gas operated sprayer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on August 15, 2009, 02:50:21 PM
Used my Juice SC2 scissors to cut some plastic bags that had been tied around a handle of a drawer and some string holding together some linen.  Also used the large "kind of looks like a screwdriver but more like a pry bar" implement to scrape some gum off of a linoleum floor.  I cleaned it after. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 16, 2009, 07:25:01 PM
Used my brand new minichamp to open the packaging on a brand new printer  :D


I purchased it from Tesco, why am'I telling you this well! the thing is I get it home "the M.champ was waiting eagerly  :climber:
ok he preformed the job well but I can't say the same for hp. guess what they don't include a USB cable  :ahhh  :twak: so no printing for me today as Tesco shuts at 4 PM   :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on August 16, 2009, 11:28:43 PM
Used my Skeletool to help disassemble some lattice from a brick wall. I didn't really feel like walking all the way to the garage for my ratcheting screwdriver. Tried to true a saws-all blade that I jammed into a brick, but no dice.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 665ae on August 17, 2009, 01:20:11 AM
Used my SURGE!!! to open a Maxpedition Rollypoly pouch I received yesterday :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tcolling on August 17, 2009, 02:51:10 AM
Used my KF4 to...

...open a bag of sunflower seeds to snack on while I read the forums here!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WH867 on August 17, 2009, 02:59:56 AM
Yesterday while in NE Indiana Amish country for an antique power show I used my new style soldier for slicing homemade  Amish bread,trail bologna,and horseradish cheese..    good stuff :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RaptorMan on August 17, 2009, 03:32:19 AM
I used my Spirit to fight off a bunch of Ninjas that were trying to steal my ice cold beer.  They got the crackers but my beer was safe
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on August 17, 2009, 05:09:11 AM
Used my brand new minichamp to open the packaging on a brand new printer  :D


I purchased it from Tesco, why am'I telling you this well! the thing is I get it home "the M.champ was waiting eagerly  :climber:
ok he preformed the job well but I can't say the same for hp. guess what they don't include a USB cable  :ahhh  :twak: so no printing for me today as Tesco shuts at 4 PM   :cry:

Yeah printers dont include that cable anymore :think: my guess is a conspiracy to charge you extra for the cable
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 17, 2009, 01:37:24 PM
I used my Spirit to fight off a bunch of Ninjas that were trying to steal my ice cold beer.  They got the crackers but my beer was safe

Good work  :salute: :D

Used my brand new minichamp to open the packaging on a brand new printer  :D


I purchased it from Tesco, why am'I telling you this well! the thing is I get it home "the M.champ was waiting eagerly  :climber:
ok he preformed the job well but I can't say the same for hp. guess what they don't include a USB cable  :ahhh  :twak: so no printing for me today as Tesco shuts at 4 PM   :cry:

Yeah printers dont include that cable anymore :think: my guess is a conspiracy to charge you extra for the cable

The cynic in me agrees, however I'll give benefit of the doubt and believe its to stop people ending up with a pile of unused cables over the years :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Teofilo on August 17, 2009, 01:52:12 PM
Used my LM Kick in changing the ignition coil of my old Toyota Corolla, which suddenly stopped and won't start.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 17, 2009, 02:16:07 PM
Used my LM Kick in changing the ignition coil of my old Toyota Corolla, which suddenly stopped and won't start.

Corolla's stop working?!  :ahhh  Mine will soon be eleven and has never failed  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on August 17, 2009, 03:44:57 PM
I used my Spirit to fight off a bunch of Ninjas that were trying to steal my ice cold beer.  They got the crackers but my beer was safe

Good work  :salute: :D

Used my brand new minichamp to open the packaging on a brand new printer  :D

I


I purchased it from Tesco, why am'I telling you this well! the thing is I get it home "the M.champ was waiting eagerly  :climber:
ok he preformed the job well but I can't say the same for hp. guess what they don't include a USB cable  :ahhh  :twak: so no printing for me today as Tesco shuts at 4 PM   :cry:

Yeah printers dont include that cable anymore :think: my guess is a conspiracy to charge you extra for the cable

The cynic in me agrees, however I'll give benefit of the doubt and believe its to stop people ending up with a pile of unused cables over the years :)


its so retailers can get better margins on printers.  They only make like 2 dollars off a printer sale, but for a 20 dollar cable they get probably 10-15 of that, more if it was a store brand.  I had to push this stuff when I was a technology manager for office depot.  If you just the sold the printer with no accessories the store manager would get pretty upset, same for all technology really.  Oh, and Office Depot won't let you carry a pocket knife or MT (to keep it on topic).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 17, 2009, 04:18:30 PM
its so retailers can get better margins on printers.  They only make like 2 dollars off a printer sale, but for a 20 dollar cable they get probably 10-15 of that, more if it was a store brand.  I had to push this stuff when I was a technology manager for office depot.  If you just the sold the printer with no accessories the store manager would get pretty upset, same for all technology really.  Oh, and Office Depot won't let you carry a pocket knife or MT (to keep it on topic).

I know the score  :-\  Many moons ago I worked for PC World for a while, same score.  I can still hear the manager's voice... add on, add on, add on, and make them take insurance!   ::)  A soul destroying job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 17, 2009, 05:26:50 PM
its so retailers can get better margins on printers.  They only make like 2 dollars off a printer sale, but for a 20 dollar cable they get probably 10-15 of that, more if it was a store brand.  I had to push this stuff when I was a technology manager for office depot.  If you just the sold the printer with no accessories the store manager would get pretty upset, same for all technology really.  Oh, and Office Depot won't let you carry a pocket knife or MT (to keep it on topic).

I know the score  :-\  Many moons ago I worked for PC World for a while, same score.  I can still hear the manager's voice... add on, add on, add on, and make them take insurance!   ::)  A soul destroying job.

Could never see you doing that for some reason. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 17, 2009, 09:31:56 PM
It was whilst I was living in Liverpool.  It was a job and there weren't many.  Did it until something better appeared.  I wasn't very good at it, I point blank refused to sell the insurance unless I thought it was beneficial (there were a couple of products it worked out good on) and I only added on what people needed.  That did lead to a few run-ins.  I actually felt a bit sorry for the deputy manager, he was obliged to attempt to give me grief over it but new damn well it was water off a ducks back.  He was a nice chap actually, I hope he's done OK.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 09:42:06 PM
Never feel sorry for management, we're all smurfs :D

Now I'm no longer management, I feel it's my God given duty to upset them as much as possible :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 17, 2009, 09:53:47 PM
Never feel sorry for management, we're all smurfs :D

Now I'm no longer management, I feel it's my God given duty to upset them as much as possible :D

They aren't all smurfs (we all know I am though  :D)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 09:54:35 PM
Never feel sorry for management, we're all smurfs :D

Now I'm no longer management, I feel it's my God given duty to upset them as much as possible :D

They aren't all smurfs (we all know I am though  :D)
Nah there not all bad, not all of them wanted to kill me after all :)

Some would have settled for a good maiming though :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on August 17, 2009, 09:58:12 PM
Cleaned my nails with a Sportsman 2. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 17, 2009, 10:00:52 PM
Never feel sorry for management, we're all smurfs :D

Now I'm no longer management, I feel it's my God given duty to upset them as much as possible :D
:D Me too I have that lets harass or intimidate the management today. >:D


I have even gone as far "in the past" to get training as a lay official,boy! did I have fun back then  :D "good morning MR..........?" then.... I let rip  >:D

 "btw it looks like we have a breakdown in comunications Sir  :D"  :pok: :pok: :pok:  :twak: :twak: (Me) SACKED!!!  :ahhh


but that's what I call fun(well I used to) :D

Not any more tho I act a lot more diplomatic these days,it comes with age  :D  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 10:02:07 PM
Yeah growing old and having responsabilities can really suck sometimes :cry: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 17, 2009, 10:12:36 PM
Yeah growing old and having responsabilities can really suck sometimes :cry: :D

I was under the impression " from what I read here" that you're 17 Yrs and a Cop?  :D

My diplomatic side "maybe I read wrongly" kicks in  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 10:15:33 PM
Yeah growing old and having responsabilities can really suck sometimes :cry: :D

I was under the impression " from what I read here" that you're 17 Yrs and a Cop?  :D


No that's on my other forum :-[ :D

I'm sadly almost 33 :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on August 17, 2009, 10:19:34 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 10:21:52 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on August 17, 2009, 10:23:17 PM
Yeah growing old and having responsabilities can really suck sometimes :cry: :D

I was under the impression " from what I read here" that you're 17 Yrs and a Cop?  :D

My diplomatic side "maybe I read wrongly" kicks in  :D :D


Trying not to snigger, failing miserably, Budgens finest tea has just gone up my nose   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 17, 2009, 10:25:23 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D

LOL
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on August 17, 2009, 10:26:16 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D

You've seen The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, right?  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 10:27:48 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D

You've seen The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, right?  :)
Nope ???

I don't really do films.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 17, 2009, 10:29:06 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D

You've seen The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, right?  :)
Nope ???

I don't really do films.

But then you will never experience Lesbian Vampire Killers!  :o :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 10:30:48 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D

You've seen The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, right?  :)
Nope ???

I don't really do films.

But then you will never experience Lesbian Vampire Killers!  :o :D
Yeah I have to admit that does look like the most perfect film EVER :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 17, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
It is very funny.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 17, 2009, 10:34:51 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D


I've tried creams,FIVE FRUITS/VEG A DAY" and reinforced "STEEL" doors to stop me going forward IT DOESN'T WORK"  :ahhh

I FIND I CANT GO BACK  :cry:

THE CLOCK TICKS ON REGARDLESS  :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 10:35:14 PM
It is very funny.  :D
I'll see if I can track a copy down.

Just to please you of course though ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 17, 2009, 10:35:45 PM
It is very funny.  :D
I'll see if I can track a copy down.

Just to please you of course though ;)

Of course.  ::) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 17, 2009, 10:36:11 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D


I've tried creams,FIVE FRUITS/VEG A DAY" and reinforced "STEEL" doors to stop me going forward IT DOESN'T WORK"  :ahhh

I FIND I CANT GO BACK  :cry:

THE CLOCK TICKS ON REGARDLESS  :D


Thanks for the cheery assessment mate >:( :cry: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 17, 2009, 10:44:53 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D


I've tried creams,FIVE FRUITS/VEG A DAY" and reinforced "STEEL" doors to stop me going forward IT DOESN'T WORK"  :ahhh

I FIND I CANT GO BACK  :cry:

THE CLOCK TICKS ON REGARDLESS  :D


Thanks for the cheery assessment mate >:( :cry: :D

But my shiny new SAK'S help tremendously  :cheers:  :D  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on August 17, 2009, 10:50:30 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D


I've tried creams,FIVE FRUITS/VEG A DAY" and reinforced "STEEL" doors to stop me going forward IT DOESN'T WORK"  :ahhh

I FIND I CANT GO BACK  :cry:

THE CLOCK TICKS ON REGARDLESS  :D



Going backwards is a state of mind  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on August 17, 2009, 10:52:25 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D

You've seen The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, right?  :)
Nope ???

I don't really do films.

Try them, you'll find yourself going backwards in no time at all!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 17, 2009, 10:54:11 PM
Growing old is for losers, I've decided I'm going backwards from now on  :D
Let me know how that works out for you :D

You've seen The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, right?  :)
Nope ???

I don't really do films.



Try them, you'll find yourself going backwards in no time at all!
:D :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducktapehero on August 18, 2009, 12:20:16 AM
I used my new LM Kick(Thanks again Chako) to open up some flea and tick medicine for the dogs and cats.

I would post shots but my hands were wet and it rusted away.  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:


OK OK OK OK. It worked just fine.  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 18, 2009, 12:25:16 AM
poor dog? rusted away like that  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on August 18, 2009, 12:26:09 AM
LOL :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 18, 2009, 01:52:58 AM
i changed my EDC today and decided to carry a vic farmer and LM kick.
i wound up using a 16 oz. plumb ripping hammer as a madox to dig out a water meter covered up b my grader and used the kick to open the valve to check the water supply to the home. both tools got nasty but i has to rinse off the kick to get the grit out. the hammer is already rusted. if the kick does then i will consider it "broken in".  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 18, 2009, 01:59:16 AM
the hammer is already rusted. if the kick does then i will consider it "broken in".  :D

It'll come bro believe :tu:  t..rust me  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on August 18, 2009, 02:07:21 AM
Charge ALX to replace the outlet which scarred my wife's LM Juice S2.  Piece o' cake.  Oh, and interestingly, the Charge touched some rusty nails which instantly lost their corrosion  :o

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 18, 2009, 02:15:23 AM
Charge ALX to replace the outlet which scarred my wife's LM Juice S2.  Piece o' cake.  Oh, and interestingly, the Charge touched some rusty nails which instantly lost their corrosion  :o

 :D
that said :think:..... :rofl:

I like to think LM are top MT's if they would just supply some WD-40 with them or some Cling film for EDC  carry :D  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 18, 2009, 11:06:52 AM
 :dnft:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 18, 2009, 01:40:52 PM
I take it that refers to me and some of my silly post?

point taken Boss  :salute:

I'll certainly watch my posting etiquette in the future  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 18, 2009, 01:41:54 PM
I take it that refers to me and some of my silly post?

point taken Boss  :salute:

I'll certainly watch my posting etiquette in the future  :tu:


Only making a joke my friend.  ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on August 18, 2009, 01:43:31 PM
I take it that refers to me and some of my silly post?

point taken Boss  :salute:

I'll certainly watch my posting etiquette in the future  :tu:


Only making a joke my friend.  ;) :D
:D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 18, 2009, 01:45:43 PM
:dnft:

 :think: eh... which one? 

We need to ban that icon.  Totally inappropriate for this forum ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Roadie on August 18, 2009, 02:37:33 PM
Num num num, troll food  :gimme: :viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 18, 2009, 03:51:15 PM
There you go Mr Troll :D

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2670130525_0be109a44d.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Roadie on August 18, 2009, 03:58:37 PM
There you go Mr Troll :D

mmmmmmm!! Did i mention the fact that I found a tangfasticated fried egg in my tangfastics the other day? Best fried egg i've ever had!! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 18, 2009, 04:05:56 PM
There you go Mr Troll :D

mmmmmmm!! Did i mention the fact that I found a tangfasticated fried egg in my tangfastics the other day? Best fried egg i've ever had!! :D

Wow, were you too excited to take pictures  :think: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Roadie on August 18, 2009, 04:11:00 PM
Nope, just not got around to getting them off my camera yet....infact that's what I could do now!! I'll be back in a bit :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Roadie on August 18, 2009, 04:19:21 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....num num num!!!
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/Friedtastic.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 19, 2009, 12:13:58 AM
WOW!!  :D

Was it just the one?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 19, 2009, 01:08:21 AM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....num num num!!!
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/Friedtastic.jpg)

 :ahhh.... that looks like pure sugar....

today i used the kick to remove the screws that hold the kick plate of a dishwasher so i could us them on another down the street. i got all of the grit out from yesterday and it worked fine. it wound up in my left rear pocket for the rest of the day. i tossed it in the toolbox on my truck when i got home.
funny but when i did that i noticed that all of my tools have rust on them. no kidding.... every single one.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: toothrot on August 19, 2009, 01:14:39 AM
:ahhh.... that looks like pure sugar....

today i used the kick to remove the screws that hold the kick plate of a dishwasher so i could us them on another down the street. i got all of the grit out from yesterday and it worked fine. it wound up in my left rear pocket for the rest of the day. i tossed it in the toolbox on my truck when i got home.
funny but when i did that i noticed that all of my tools have rust on them. no kidding.... every single one.   

http://www.evapo-rust.com/

i've been wanting to try it, but now you can and tell me how it works
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Roadie on August 19, 2009, 01:40:12 AM
WOW!!  :D

Was it just the one?

It's amazing isn't it!! :nanadance: It was just the one unfortunately, i shall however be emailing Haribo and telling them to make it into a regular product!! 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 19, 2009, 02:00:41 AM
:ahhh.... that looks like pure sugar....
today i used the kick to remove the screws that hold the kick plate of a dishwasher so i could us them on another down the street. i got all of the grit out from yesterday and it worked fine. it wound up in my left rear pocket for the rest of the day. i tossed it in the toolbox on my truck when i got home.
funny but when i did that i noticed that all of my tools have rust on them. no kidding.... every single one.   
http://www.evapo-rust.com/
i've been wanting to try it, but now you can and tell me how it works
looks like it costs more than a kick and i don't think i'm gonna EDC an abrams M1 tank anytime soon. i never thought about it but i guess they rust too.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 19, 2009, 01:14:45 PM
WOW!!  :D

Was it just the one?

It's amazing isn't it!! :nanadance: It was just the one unfortunately, i shall however be emailing Haribo and telling them to make it into a regular product!! 8)

Its posts like this that reassure me that I'm not the only total loon on this board :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Roadie on August 19, 2009, 02:38:47 PM
Its posts like this that reassure me that I'm not the only total loon on this board :P

What you trying to say about me and Ben :think: It's those that don't think it's the best thing in the world that are loons! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 19, 2009, 09:35:42 PM
Its posts like this that reassure me that I'm not the only total loon on this board :P

What you trying to say about me and Ben :think: It's those that don't think it's the best thing in the world that are loons! :D

Well said my friend.  :salute:  Now go find me some super sour jelly beans and I'll be a happy man.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CUTZ SIX on August 21, 2009, 05:57:37 PM
SwissTool carry everyday on belt, working as a carpenter.

Phillips screwdriver : remove screws and adjust kitchen hinges.
Metal saw : saw a one cm deep slit in metal so I could bend it.
Wood saw : saw small stubs of cabinets for custom fitting.
Pliers: unscrewing 2 bolts.
Knife: opening my lunch.

I really do use it everyday. I would carry it after work too, if it was legal (locking blades)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on August 21, 2009, 06:21:30 PM
Repairing my daughters bent glasses.  Again. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on August 21, 2009, 08:33:35 PM
My Huntsman is getting a lot of carry time at the moment. Opening boxes and cutting card at work today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 22, 2009, 01:49:45 AM
one of my foundations failed inspection today b/c some of the rebar was'nt tied off correctly to the chairs (support for the steel so that it does not sit flat on the footing). all i had was a few chairs laying around to use as tie wire so i decided to see if the LM kick could take it. these wire chairs are heavey gage steel and i was skeptical but the kick had no problem cutting the chairs up and tying off the rebar was a breeze.  :tu: 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PyroJames on August 24, 2009, 04:22:36 AM
Slow day for my tools today...  Today I used a screwdriver bit extension and my CRKT Zilla tool (which I won here at MT.O) ;) to repair the broken handle on my vacuum cleaner (it was cracked and dislodged from the rest of the vacuum).  I had to disassemble the vacuum cleaner handle and then reassemble it so it fit properly again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on August 24, 2009, 04:58:11 AM
Used the file on the SuperTool to remove burs from a small shaft when i was rebuilding the HVA on a homogenizer at work
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 24, 2009, 12:15:02 PM
My mother has just had some loft insulation fitted so a bunch of old stuff had to come out.  Amongst it was a pile of paperwork and photos belonging to my great grandmother.  So today's most used tool was the magnifier on my Scientist pouring over the photographs trying to figure who everyone was.  Its a real treasure trove to add to our family archive.  My wife's big into genealogy so she got very excited :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on August 24, 2009, 03:43:00 PM
Sounds interesting :tu:

On a much less fascinating note, I used a PST to change a loo seat :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 24, 2009, 04:15:35 PM
Sounds interesting :tu:

On a much less fascinating note, I used a PST to change a loo seat :P

Hey, job needs doing :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on August 25, 2009, 02:57:27 AM
whew... busy day.
used the spirit to cut off several RG6 wires to roll them up nicely for the new homeowner. this was the only task the vic came up short. it took rotating the wire and making another cut.
used the pliers to poke out the dried mud in a water meter lid and then picked it up with the pliers to place it on the meter. (note to self, get another landscaper)
used the wire cutters to shorten up the low voltage wires for the garage door operator of that home.
used the pliers to pull a nail out of my rear tire so i could plug it (note to self: need to buy more rubber cement)
used the flat head or the can opener to screw on an outlet cover for a microwave.
used the phillips to tighten up a base door stop.
used the PE blade to cut out some glue left on the carpet (still can't figure out how that got there)
used the phillips again to remove the base mount of a towel ring in the master bath of the 1st home. got ticked off b/c i could'nt remount it b/c of the POS mounting screws the installer used.
finally, used the pliers again to repair a sprinkler head that popped off of its base on this home.
i washed out the grit from the water meter lid in the kitchen sink when i got home. steeled the PE blade... good as new.  :sak:
 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on August 25, 2009, 06:57:14 PM
Used the screwdriver/caplifter on my SwissChamp to (very gently) open up stiff blades on a '31 Vic and a '51 Wenger Soldier for cleaning and oiling.   :climber:

 :D :D :D

 :tool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 25, 2009, 10:15:45 PM
Used the screwdriver/caplifter on my SwissChamp to (very gently) open up stiff blades on a '31 Vic and a '51 Wenger Soldier for cleaning and oiling.   :climber:

 :D :D :D

 :tool:

Pics up anywhere?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PyroJames on August 26, 2009, 12:45:56 AM
Used my Charge Ti and mini screwdriver to fix my niece's laptop today.  The battery exploded and totally ruined ("melted" is a better word) the contact plate so I unscrewed the laptop housing with my mini screwdriver and used the Charge's wire cutters to cut and re-strip the wires that were soldered to the contact plate.  I then installed a new contact plate and re-soldered the wires to them and now the laptop works perfectly.  15 minutes of work and I saved the laptop from going to the landfill dump.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on August 26, 2009, 03:30:53 AM
Nice job James!

Used the Charge to fix the petcock on the mini ATV. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smitty44 on August 26, 2009, 05:52:51 AM
whew... busy day.
used the spirit to cut off several RG6 wires to roll them up nicely for the new homeowner. this was the only task the vic came up short. it took rotating the wire and making another cut.
used the pliers to poke out the dried mud in a water meter lid and then picked it up with the pliers to place it on the meter. (note to self, get another landscaper)
used the wire cutters to shorten up the low voltage wires for the garage door operator of that home.
used the pliers to pull a nail out of my rear tire so i could plug it (note to self: need to buy more rubber cement)
used the flat head or the can opener to screw on an outlet cover for a microwave.
used the phillips to tighten up a base door stop.
used the PE blade to cut out some glue left on the carpet (still can't figure out how that got there)
used the phillips again to remove the base mount of a towel ring in the master bath of the 1st home. got ticked off b/c i could'nt remount it b/c of the POS mounting screws the installer used.
finally, used the pliers again to repair a sprinkler head that popped off of its base on this home.
i washed out the grit from the water meter lid in the kitchen sink when i got home. steeled the PE blade... good as new.  :sak:
 
Thats what I like to see,a tool getting a real workout!!!
 :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on August 26, 2009, 08:15:34 AM
I've been helping a friend paint while I'm in town, so I have had the chance to test some of the Surge's capabilities. (It is a brand new tool, had it since saturday  :D) Been prying paint cans open with the large flathead, pulling faceplates and other screws out of the wall with the bit exchanger. The bottle opener popped us open a few brews, and we called it a night. :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on August 27, 2009, 04:56:05 AM
Holy crap! I actually used tools today! For a real reason! Changed the passenger side mirror on the Camry, Blast for screws and the side anchors and a pocket widgy prybar for... prying!

Both tools performed admirably. :D

Also used the Leatherman rebranded Fenix L1T v2 and an LED Maglite 3D... :ahhh
At this rate I might actually justify having all these!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: heavy handed on August 27, 2009, 05:03:46 PM
used my spirits serrated knife, to cut washing line  and garden hoses, i think i know why its dubbed the butter knife as it cut through the hose like a hot knife through ........ :D lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on August 27, 2009, 05:08:09 PM
used my spirits serrated knife, to cut washing line  and garden hoses, i think i know why its duded the butter knife as it cut through the hose like a hot knife through ........ :Dlol

I actually love the peanut butter spreader. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: heavy handed on August 27, 2009, 05:14:22 PM
used my spirits serrated knife, to cut washing line  and garden hoses, i think i know why its duded the butter knife as it cut through the hose like a hot knife through ........ :Dlol

I actually love the peanut butter spreader. :D

same here mate ive really started enjoying using this blade   :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on August 27, 2009, 05:19:09 PM
Been rolling with the old Wave today and it started the day by opening a couple of exciting packages  :D

One was my TerraLUX upgrade drop ins for a couple of Maglites and the other was a lovely old Orlik Tank lighter. The Orlik then got a little service with the help of the Wave and is working like a dream.
The TerraLUXs are in all in safely but I'm damned if I can find any AAA batteries to get the little one fired up  ::)

I have also packaged up the modding bits for Neil to play with  :D

Off to the shops for me...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 27, 2009, 06:06:09 PM
 :pok: Need to see the lighter :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 27, 2009, 06:23:34 PM
:pok: Need to see the lighter :)

Very much so.

My Fuse and Flat GasBaby helped me resurrect a small lockback today.  Pics will be up once my glue dries.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 27, 2009, 07:11:05 PM
:pok: Need to see the lighter :)

Very much so.

My Fuse and Flat GasBaby helped me resurrect a small lockback today.  Pics will be up once my glue dries.

Looking forward to them pics  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on August 27, 2009, 07:15:51 PM
:pok: Need to see the lighter :)

Very much so.

My Fuse and Flat GasBaby helped me resurrect a small lockback today.  Pics will be up once my glue dries.

Okey dokey, I'll try and sort some pics of my recent lighters later :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on August 27, 2009, 08:01:42 PM
:pok: Need to see the lighter :)

Very much so.

My Fuse and Flat GasBaby helped me resurrect a small lockback today.  Pics will be up once my glue dries.

Looking forward to them pics  :tu:

Pics here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7623.msg251081.html#new
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on August 27, 2009, 08:15:52 PM
Good job there mate  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on August 31, 2009, 09:45:08 PM
Used my SwissChamp's pliers to pick up a ton of old wood staples that escaped during one of my cleanups of the burn cage out on the farm.  I noticed something strange, though.  One of the jaw on the pliers appears to be magnetized.   ???  Anyone else every notice this??
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on August 31, 2009, 11:29:22 PM
used my highlander to bring a HD back to life :)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SpxAmyyIdII/AAAAAAAAGaI/avjpj9K4rxQ/s640/083120091084.jpg)

9/10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: heavy handed on September 01, 2009, 11:20:41 AM
my gf has finally stopped nagging me about carrying a multi tool or a sak all the time, it was here b'day at the weekend and her dad had a bbq to build with no tools, out comes the trusty sak, job done   :D, im even allowed to get a few more now i can justify them.

1-0 multi tool :)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on September 01, 2009, 11:27:28 AM
Yes!  I knew there was hope!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: heavy handed on September 01, 2009, 12:47:22 PM
 :climber: , im thinking of getting one for each day of the week lol, i never realised when pople know you have a sak on you every one wants to use the corkscrew can/bottle opener,(i let them of course only if it was infront of her :D)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on September 02, 2009, 01:58:53 AM
my gf has finally stopped nagging me about carrying a multi tool or a sak all the time, it was here b'day at the weekend and her dad had a bbq to build with no tools, out comes the trusty sak, job done   :D, im even allowed to get a few more now i can justify them.

1-0 multi tool :)



Winnar!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: duckman1975 on September 02, 2009, 02:07:04 AM
I know what I did is stupid and I know will forget and do it again
heres a tip: Do not use an all metal SURGE to unscrew computer screw without unplugging the computer first even if it is off! :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on September 02, 2009, 02:10:32 AM
cant say ive been there, but yeah is an easy mistake :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: duckman1975 on September 02, 2009, 02:15:16 AM
cant say ive been there, but yeah is an easy mistake :D

Thanks Cman, its nice to know I'm not alone  :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 03, 2009, 10:28:30 PM
Used the awl on my Wenger Camper to depress the release catch for the head rest in my bosses car after he broke the catch ::) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on September 03, 2009, 10:30:06 PM
ST200 phillips to help install a new switch

10/10 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 03, 2009, 10:32:36 PM
ST200 phillips to help install a new switch

10/10 :tu:
Technosorcery :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on September 04, 2009, 12:06:28 AM
Old Vic. Gardener for cutting vinyl flooring round a toilet pan.  I get all the fun jobs :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on September 04, 2009, 12:17:36 AM
I used my SOG Paratool to open a server rack to see if the soot from last weeks fire got sucked into the workings. (yes it did) :-\

I used my Farmer to open a slim jim and a pack of Mrs Fields cookies.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on September 04, 2009, 01:15:51 AM
Used my Powerlock to pickup someones old shirts left in the back of a truck :P

Used the bottle opener on my new Wave to open a Sam Adams Blackberry Whitbier...I bought a 6 pack of regular boston ale, but apparently someone did the ol switcheroo in the store and one was this blackberry beer.  It's OK, but I woulden't buy it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on September 04, 2009, 02:06:10 AM
Fixed a jammed stapler with my Skele.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PyroJames on September 04, 2009, 04:07:21 AM
Used my Powerlock to pickup someones old shirts left in the back of a truck :P

LOL
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on September 24, 2009, 03:07:00 AM
So we're doing some renovation work in the basement.  We have a Generator panel that in an emergency, can be run from a generator with a manual disconnect from the powerlines.  We've run for a week that way after Hurricane Isabel a few years ago.

Anyway, we swapped from a standard hot water heater to an on-demand unit and therefore, the breaker for the hot water heater (240V) needs to be replaced with a 120V circuit (in the generator panel).   Since it was gonna be open, I decided to put a dedicated plug to the freezer and a separate one for the computer (instead of having to run extension cords).

I did the whole job with my Cybertimer 41 and Skeletool (Skeletool for cutting wire and pliers work, everything else with the SAK). 

Opening the panel box, pulling out 1 circuit and putting in 3 new ones, running the 3 circuits and wiring in the GCFI recepticles.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on September 25, 2009, 09:57:23 PM
Used the pliers on a clutch to sort out the shredder.  "Someone" had decided to try and shred an address label still attached to a plastic bag  >:(

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackout on September 26, 2009, 02:33:12 AM
I used the flat blade on the Surge to tighten a hose clamp on a fuel line.
Also used the pliers on the Surge to tear off some of those crimp on fuel
line clamps.Then I used those same trusty needle nose pliers, to fish out
a nut off a solenoid that I dropped into a crack.

All of this took place on a generator, that I worked on for six hours today.
Never did get it to run right, but the guy helping me, did manage to set it on fire. >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on September 26, 2009, 02:38:03 AM
I used the Crunch to pull an old stubborn cotter pin to put in the control arm on my John Deere mower, however he cotter pin was too big, so I found a nail, put it in the hole and bent it to hold the arm, so I could finish the job.  Tomorrow I will replace with the correct cotter pin.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on September 28, 2009, 05:40:24 PM
No multitool use... but I did saber a jar of pickles with a mora yesterday. :)

Somehow the homemade pickled cucumber process had sealed the lid shut... four burly men attempted to open it to no avail.

So of course I had to saber it. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on September 28, 2009, 05:52:07 PM
No multitool use... but I did saber a jar of pickles with a mora yesterday. :)

Somehow the homemade pickled cucumber process had sealed the lid shut... four burly men attempted to open it to no avail.

So of course I had to saber it. :D

Two words:

Strap wrench.  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on September 28, 2009, 08:25:49 PM
Dismantled a large cot, broke down and re-build child's bed and constructed a single bed.  All with a Vic Spirit and ratchet

And so the chain of hand me down items continues to flow thought the family.  So who needs a good full size cot?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on September 28, 2009, 11:01:20 PM
My zipper on my shorts fell apart earlier, used the crunch to put the metal cover back on it that holds the zipper pull on.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on September 28, 2009, 11:52:28 PM
No multitool use... but I did saber a jar of pickles with a mora yesterday. :)

Somehow the homemade pickled cucumber process had sealed the lid shut... four burly men attempted to open it to no avail.

So of course I had to saber it. :D

Two words:

Strap wrench.  :P

Two words:

Saber

Wait no that's one, how about "more fun", or "glass in teef"?

:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on September 28, 2009, 11:56:55 PM
Worked the Surge pretty hard all weekend long camping and climbing. Did a bit of stove maintenance, food prep, just lots of pretty basic camp related tasks. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackout on September 29, 2009, 12:06:42 AM
Went camping this weekend.The Surge opened the fuel cap on a Coleman lantern.
The Pioneer cut up some summer sausage,opened some hot dogs and cut some fishing
line.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jim guy on October 02, 2009, 11:11:08 PM
today nothing, fortunatly my motorcycle didnt break down :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Fishnuts2 on October 03, 2009, 04:26:41 AM
Today's duty roster for my SOG Power Pliers:
Cut coaxial cables
Remove a floor air register grille
Pulled rivets from snowblower auger with plier head used as a pry bar
Filed rough edges of the said auger with the file
One tough old tool!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on October 03, 2009, 12:57:26 PM
I just opened a cold bottle of beer with my SAK Ranger... job well done :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on October 03, 2009, 11:10:14 PM
I used the serrated blade on my "Skelejuice" to cut a Subway sandwich in half because the dozy bint who served it forgot, and I was too bone idle to take it back downstairs.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 03, 2009, 11:23:03 PM
I used the serrated blade on my "Skelejuice" to cut a Subway sandwich in half because the dozy bint who served it forgot, and I was too bone idle to take it back downstairs.


Wow, It's really earning it's keep...  :o :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on October 03, 2009, 11:25:15 PM
I used the serrated blade on my "Skelejuice" to cut a Subway sandwich in half because the dozy bint who served it forgot, and I was too bone idle to take it back downstairs.


Wow, It's really earning it's keep...  :o :D

Oh, yeah, then right, I went and took my Landrover apart, and put it back together again, with a Micra. And a Spyderco Ladybug. Honestly. (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Smilies/eusa_liar.gif)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 04, 2009, 12:48:34 PM
Last night, making Pasta alla Carrettiera, three sealed cans and no can-opener around.
The one on my Victorinox Spirit did the job, quite well. Nobody seemed as excited as me about it, though.  ;)

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on October 04, 2009, 11:40:24 PM
I used the Skelejuice to saw up a thorny bush in the garden, much to her delight and my misfortune. I'm scratched to bits.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 05, 2009, 06:54:26 PM
Had to remount new rubber on the Burgman.   Charge used to remove and refit a cotter pin on the rear axle nut. 

While out on the shakedown ride, I remembered I forgot to tighten the nut that holds the parking brake lever on.  At the next parking lot, I used the Atwood Wildcard to tighten the metric nut down before turning and heading back home.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on October 10, 2009, 01:20:10 PM
I made a frikkin laser  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 10, 2009, 02:16:48 PM
Pull from a burner?  What are you using to collimate the beam?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 10, 2009, 02:29:21 PM
Pull from a burner?  What are you using to collimate the beam?
Don't tell him, he'll only built a real life BFG if you do :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 10, 2009, 02:36:35 PM
Pull from a burner?  What are you using to collimate the beam?
Don't tell him, he'll only built a real life BFG if you do :ahhh :ahhh

 :think: Another ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 10, 2009, 02:42:21 PM
Pull from a burner?  What are you using to collimate the beam?
Don't tell him, he'll only built a real life BFG if you do :ahhh :ahhh

 :think: Another ;)
:o :ahhh :o :ahhh :o :ahhh

Will this one be steam driven too though :think: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 10, 2009, 02:44:01 PM
Not quite  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/burn.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on October 10, 2009, 02:50:38 PM
Pull from a burner?  What are you using to collimate the beam?
Don't tell him, he'll only built a real life BFG if you do :ahhh :ahhh

 :think: Another ;)
:o :ahhh :o :ahhh :o :ahhh

Will this one be steam driven too though :think: :D

Actually all the parts came from maplin, and diode included a lens and sorry to say the quality is pants but it does what I need it to.

Whats fun is that this is USB powered! Steam is so yesterday  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 10, 2009, 02:53:36 PM
What's the output?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on October 10, 2009, 04:57:56 PM
So far used the Spirit to tighten a door knob, who knows what else it will do today.  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Foskey on October 10, 2009, 09:03:47 PM
Swiss tool and Craftsman used to take apart and clean a fan. Worked just great till I ran into a very stripped screw. Which needed a little extra torque. Nothing the old cordless drill couldn't get done. Still getting used to this SAK craftsman though. I am used to working with locking tools. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 10, 2009, 10:30:59 PM
Not quite  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/burn.gif)
:D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Swiss Man on October 10, 2009, 11:02:59 PM
Yesterday morning I left before the sun was up. Laying my keys on the tool box in the back of my truck
I heard a clunk and sure enough they fell between the bed and the box.

Having big hands I figured I wouldn't be able to reach it so out came the little INOVA (green) led and the LM Kick.

Now mind you I can't play "flashlight tag with UFO's" with this led but it was more then enough to see my keys.

There is an old saying that the best piece of equipment you could have is the one you have with you when you need it.  I tend to agree ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bowman1911 on October 11, 2009, 03:42:50 AM
Not today, but last night, was enjoyin' the Ghost train up at Tweetsie Railroad with the wife, family, & friends, & saw an older fellow tryin' to tighten the screw in his glasses with his fingernail. Well, it is the one time since I switched from my Charge Xti to the Sideclip That the eyeglass screwdriver would have come in handy, but the Sideclip pulled through. I let him borrow it, he thanked me, & went on his merry way. We all had a great time, & hopefully his night turned out ok after that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nathan on October 11, 2009, 10:25:45 AM
Yesterday I received a new Casio watch with a metal band and since the band was too big, I used my Bahco multitool to remove some of the links.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on October 11, 2009, 04:54:09 PM
What's the output?

Beam aperture:   2.8mm (dia)
Wavelength:   670nm
Power supply:   5Vdc
Operating current:   <40mA
Output power:   0.7 - 0.99mW

At least that's what the spec says, I think its under performing the beam is definitely diffusing more than it should, I'll hopefully finish it this week an post a few pics of it in use
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 11, 2009, 09:03:46 PM
What's the output?

Beam aperture:   2.8mm (dia)
Wavelength:   670nm
Power supply:   5Vdc
Operating current:   <40mA
Output power:   0.7 - 0.99mW

At least that's what the spec says, I think its under performing the beam is definitely diffusing more than it should, I'll hopefully finish it this week an post a few pics of it in use


Please do  :tu:  Everyone likes lasers :D   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smitty44 on October 11, 2009, 10:23:34 PM
Been carrying the LM Supertool 200 the last couple days,try to alternate about once a week,today used the saw on some branch's,crosspoint to change some bulbs,the pliers to straiten out some weather stripping,the knife to open some letters, and the awl to start some screws,all the tools worked great.
 :cheers:& :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 11, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Juice CS4 today.

Some electrical work in the attic and then used to prepare lunch.  Versatility with blue scales.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 11, 2009, 11:02:52 PM
Used my Recaro Sideclip (TM) to mount shelfs in a closet.. :) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 12, 2009, 02:32:26 PM
Addendum to  yesterday's useage:

I used the driver on the file of my Alox Vic Classic to spin some Phillips head screws while adjusting throttle cables.  Tight space there, and no other Phillips driver would do in the space.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 12, 2009, 02:37:50 PM
Used the end of the file on an old Esquire to get the crud out of the threads of the coupling nuts on a radiator.   

What an exciting life I lead  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on October 12, 2009, 04:28:11 PM
Used my Spirit to partially dissemble my 30+ year old Masport mower & get it running  :D :D :D :D.
Had help from the mad tool Dennis sent me the 'Spark Doctor' for spark plug removal & cleaning duties.
Feeling very sore though , pull cord start + cranky old mower=sore flippen arms (happy I got her running though :D) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 12, 2009, 04:32:20 PM
Used the end of the file on an old Esquire to get the crud out of the threads of the coupling nuts on a radiator.   

What an exciting life I lead  ::)

If that coupling joint isn't tight, it'll get pretty exciting, pretty quickly.   :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 12, 2009, 06:21:54 PM
Used the end of the file on an old Esquire to get the crud out of the threads of the coupling nuts on a radiator.   

What an exciting life I lead  ::)

If that coupling joint isn't tight, it'll get pretty exciting, pretty quickly.   :ahhh

When the water was back on I was pleased to see the joints to the radiator were good.  Problem was the return valve decided it had had enough of life when I opened it up  :bnghd:   

Though I suppose it did allow me to make use of my big King Dick adjustable spanner  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flash on October 12, 2009, 06:25:13 PM
Used the end of the file on an old Esquire to get the crud out of the threads of the coupling nuts on a radiator.   

What an exciting life I lead  ::)

If that coupling joint isn't tight, it'll get pretty exciting, pretty quickly.   :ahhh


Though I suppose it did allow me to make use of my big King Dick adjustable spanner  :tu:

I REALLY hope that's not a euphemism  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 12, 2009, 06:32:14 PM
Used the end of the file on an old Esquire to get the crud out of the threads of the coupling nuts on a radiator.   

What an exciting life I lead  ::)

If that coupling joint isn't tight, it'll get pretty exciting, pretty quickly.   :ahhh


Though I suppose it did allow me to make use of my big King Dick adjustable spanner  :tu:

I REALLY hope that's not a euphemism  :ahhh

Nope.  Tools for a dull afternoon  :-\

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/dick.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 12, 2009, 06:35:19 PM
I happen to have a King Dick myself.  :D


Came with the tool kit in my Land Rover (Right Hand Drive--btw)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on October 12, 2009, 06:36:47 PM
I've got some King Dick Spanners somewhere  :think:  Do they still make them ?

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 12, 2009, 06:38:14 PM
I happen to have a King Dick myself.  :D


Came with the tool kit in my Land Rover (Right Hand Drive--btw)

I might have a smaller one* somewhere as well but what's the fun in that ;)

* That's not a public admission OK :D

I've got some King Dick Spanners somewhere  :think:  Do they still make them ?

Dunc

Not that I'm aware.  That one was 50p at a carboot sale a while back.  Proper bargain :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 12, 2009, 06:40:08 PM
I like them.

Sort of halfway between a Crescent adjustable wrench and a pipe wrench (Monkey wrench).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on October 12, 2009, 06:48:56 PM
I happen to have a King Dick myself.  :D


Came with the tool kit in my Land Rover (Right Hand Drive--btw)


HHHmmm  :think:  Would that possibly make them UK manufacture then ?


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 12, 2009, 06:56:10 PM
I happen to have a King Dick myself.  :D


Came with the tool kit in my Land Rover (Right Hand Drive--btw)


HHHmmm  :think:  Would that possibly make them UK manufacture then ?


Dunc

Mine was.  In 1967.   Originally delivered to a dealer in St. Albans.  Not sure how it arrived in the US though... :think:

British plates:  LGV 721F  Maryland plates:  LGV 721F

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on October 12, 2009, 07:19:40 PM
I happen to have a King Dick myself.  :D


Came with the tool kit in my Land Rover (Right Hand Drive--btw)


HHHmmm  :think:  Would that possibly make them UK manufacture then ?


Dunc

Mine was.  In 1967.   Originally delivered to a dealer in St. Albans.  Not sure how it arrived in the US though... :think:

British plates:  LGV 721F  Maryland plates:  LGV 721F

 :D


Cool  :D  Very little chance of it ever seeing home again  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on October 12, 2009, 08:53:48 PM
crunch helped me replace a broken valve

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/StN5OPGSZjI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/OdrFZZtDcTk/s640/09102009017.jpg)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/StN5OXoyE_I/AAAAAAAAG4U/pb3a4keTigM/s640/09102009018.jpg)

10/10 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 12, 2009, 09:11:10 PM
crunch helped me replace a broken valve
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/StN5OPGSZjI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/OdrFZZtDcTk/s640/09102009017.jpg)
10/10 :tu:
* With the water pressure still on..? *  :think:
Great shots, and I like seeing it used to do, what it was build for...  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on October 12, 2009, 10:14:34 PM
funny story, my mom told me she closed the main valve.......then i found out she didnt :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 12, 2009, 10:17:01 PM
Whoops :)

At least you weren't doing any electrical work ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 12, 2009, 10:58:41 PM
funny story, my mom told me she closed the main valve.......then i found out she didnt :oops:
I just hates when that happens...  ;)  :D  :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 12, 2009, 11:40:33 PM
funny story, my mom told me she closed the main valve.......then i found out she didnt :oops:

I've had other engineers do that to me, so I can't hold it against folks' Moms if they get it wrong.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on October 13, 2009, 12:32:37 AM
funny story, my mom told me she closed the main valve.......then i found out she didnt :oops:

a little water never hurt anyone.... i've flooded out 2 homes b/c smart people do silly things... including me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on October 13, 2009, 12:36:13 AM
today i explored the sublime wonders of the infamous skeletool... i'm likin' this thing.
i mostly used the bit driver to adjust some electrical wall outlet covers. of course i had to show it off to a friend. it did well on both counts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on October 13, 2009, 12:41:15 AM
I have a King Dick as well, and I believe they were a company in the UK yes.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 13, 2009, 01:41:30 AM
I have a King Dick as well, and I believe they were a company in the UK yes.  :tu:

Yes, the one in the picture says Made in England on it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 13, 2009, 04:30:02 PM
I have a King Dick as well
Taken out of context, this sounds...  ::)  ::)

 :D  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 13, 2009, 05:11:58 PM
I've got an even bigger one.  Though it needs a good cleaning up.  A bit rusty from years of non-use.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 13, 2009, 05:13:17 PM
I've got an even bigger one.  Though it needs a good cleaning up.  A bit rusty from years of non-use.

Hard to believe really.  :think:

What are we talking about here?  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 13, 2009, 06:37:29 PM
Do you need photographic evidence.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 13, 2009, 07:01:06 PM
Do you need pornographic evidence.

 :o

 :ahhh



 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 07:19:42 PM
Do you need pornographic evidence.

 :o

 :ahhh



 :D

:rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 13, 2009, 07:23:57 PM
Do you need pornographic evidence.
:o
 :ahhh
 :D
:rofl:
::)  ::)

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on October 13, 2009, 07:49:27 PM
I have a small one sadly.  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 13, 2009, 08:38:29 PM
Do you need pornographic evidence.

 :o

 :ahhh

 :D
Ben make the bad man stop misquoting me  :pok: BEN  :pok: BEN button time!

I need a twak smiley with a spanner :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on October 14, 2009, 01:54:19 AM
My Spirit X got quite a workout today , The main blade did a fair bit of woodwork , and I used the saw trim some Trim .

Chris





Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on October 15, 2009, 02:36:20 AM
Used the Spirit X for some cable prep ( left my Electrician Plus at home ) . I used the sharpened corner of the chisel tool , slit cable jackets like a charm .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sappyg on October 16, 2009, 03:09:08 AM
the skele rocks... used the excellent blade to cut open an AC dust to look inside for restrictions (i don't trust my HVAC contractor). now he can come and fix it AGAIN....
used the phillips and regular bits to adjust a few electrical outlets. i never made an extra trip to my truck. i'm considering a set of bits for the skeletool but so far the stock bits have been all i needed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on October 16, 2009, 03:17:33 AM
I used the awls on my tinker, super tinker, mountaineer, and climber to poke holes in my finger.  They work!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on October 16, 2009, 03:53:35 AM
I used my Charge XTi as a paperweight - they really are the most useful things.  And I used my SAK Ranger to help me pack up some items for posting.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 16, 2009, 10:58:03 AM
I used the awls on my tinker, super tinker, mountaineer, and climber to poke holes in my finger.  They work!  :tu:

 :o



I used my Funnybone (at least I think that's what its called) to assist in removing the front reflector from my eldest's bike.  An absolutely spiffing job it did too  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 16, 2009, 11:44:41 AM
I used the awls on my tinker, super tinker, mountaineer, and climber to poke holes in my finger.  They work!  :tu:

Ouch. :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on October 16, 2009, 07:06:58 PM
My Squirt S4 helped with the assebly of an In/Out box at the office. The drivers combined with the bulky handle weren't particularly efficient, but I didn't want to run downstairs to grab real tools from the warehouse.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jim guy on October 16, 2009, 10:42:56 PM
Ive been using my st300 to open the paper towel holders at my new job, the smallest screwdriver fits the key hole perfect.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 16, 2009, 11:32:01 PM
Ive been using my st300 to open the paper towel holders at my new job, the smallest screwdriver fits the key hole perfect.  :multi:

You mean you don't have a Toilet SAK :P

(http://www.sosakonline.com/images/stories/Collection_Highlights/August_07/tp_sak03.jpg)

 :pok: Def will give that to me one day  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on October 17, 2009, 01:59:20 AM
Ive been using my st300 to open the paper towel holders at my new job, the smallest screwdriver fits the key hole perfect.  :multi:

You mean you don't have a Toilet SAK :P

(http://www.sosakonline.com/images/stories/Collection_Highlights/August_07/tp_sak03.jpg)

 :pok: Def will give that to me one day  :drool:

Random... very random... ???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on October 17, 2009, 02:01:42 AM
We don't call him Random Neil for nothing!

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on October 17, 2009, 03:13:54 AM
We don't call him Random Neil for nothing!



He's unBEElievable...

I just used my XTi pliers to undo my over-tight shoelace... I really need to find some real work to do  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on October 17, 2009, 03:17:52 AM
 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on October 17, 2009, 03:38:58 AM
I used the bottle opener in the micra to get the lanyard ring out of the KF4... oh the exciting life I lead!  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 17, 2009, 03:45:04 PM
Random... very random... ???

Oh, the ignorance  :ahhh  This is one of the rarest Wengers going. Allow mw to enlighten you..

"The odd tool is in fact a key to open the industrial paper towel holders found in many restrooms!" (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=194&Itemid=35)

Not quite as rare as the this (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=278&Itemid=35) though :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on October 17, 2009, 04:14:15 PM
Random... very random... ???

Oh, the ignorance  :ahhh  This is one of the rarest Wengers going. Allow mw to enlighten you..

"The odd tool is in fact a key to open the industrial paper towel holders found in many restrooms!" (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=194&Itemid=35)

Not quite as rare as the this (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=278&Itemid=35) though :D

It was more a comment on the random nature of the tool, but nevermind. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RaptorMan on October 19, 2009, 02:09:45 AM
Got to use the Camo Wave out in the duck blind to disassemble a buddies shotgun for some quick repairs. Felt good when they hollered over hey still go your "tool" on ya and I said yep.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edap617 on October 19, 2009, 07:52:49 AM
I used the carabiner of my Skeletool to open several bottles of this last night.

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/Various%20Pix/SC6309834.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on October 19, 2009, 05:46:07 PM
I used the pin and tweezers from a Woodsman to extract a splinter from my thumb this morning.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 20, 2009, 12:26:35 AM
Dead battery on my Suzuki Burgman this morning.
Madame Spirit kindly offered her help.

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: fdaniels on October 20, 2009, 01:52:42 AM
Today, I unlocked the overhead door at the back of the warehouse, so the boss's Vet could be taken in for an emission test. :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on October 20, 2009, 02:50:43 AM
Dead battery on my Suzuki Burgman this morning.
Madame Spirit kindly offered her help.

A.

Burgman , the scooter with 'the lot'  :D :D.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 20, 2009, 01:23:44 PM
Burgman , the scooter with 'the lot'  :D :D.

 ???
The lot? I'm not sure I get it, I'm sorry, but it's got to be because of my english. It is still in the 'it sucks' phase.  :D
 :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 20, 2009, 01:32:00 PM
Burgman , the scooter with 'the lot'  :D :D.

 ???
The lot? I'm not sure I get it, I'm sorry, but it's got to be because of my english. It is still in the 'it sucks' phase.  :D
 :)

I think he means "with everything you might want". :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2009, 02:30:42 PM
Today, I unlocked the overhead door at the back of the warehouse, so the boss's Vet could be taken in for an emission test. :multi:

I have a most perturbing mental image  :ahhh

Me think I may have misconstrued the meaning of Vet  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: fdaniels on October 20, 2009, 02:57:42 PM
Today, I unlocked the overhead door at the back of the warehouse, so the boss's Vet could be taken in for an emission test. :multi:

I have a most perturbing mental image  :ahhh

Me think I may have misconstrued the meaning of Vet  :think:

Vet = short for Corvette, a sports car manufactured by General Motors (GM) since 1953.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on October 20, 2009, 03:25:05 PM
Vette.  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on October 20, 2009, 04:11:35 PM
Burgman , the scooter with 'the lot'  :D :D.

 ???
The lot? I'm not sure I get it, I'm sorry, but it's got to be because of my english. It is still in the 'it sucks' phase.  :D
 :)

I think he means "with everything you might want". :)

That be it , thanks Gareth  :tu: :D.
A friend at work has a Burgman & I was really surprised at how much Suzuki manged to fit into the bike/scooter, like a Honda Goldwing that has been shrunk  :D :D 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 20, 2009, 05:23:18 PM
That be it , thanks Gareth  :tu: :D.
A friend at work has a Burgman & I was really surprised at how much Suzuki manged to fit into the bike/scooter, like a Honda Goldwing that has been shrunk  :D :D 

Ah, I got it now. :D  :)

A.

PS Thanks Gareth. ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on October 22, 2009, 11:32:03 AM
Used my CT-41 yesterday to lock a public toilet,some light fingered discount artist had stolen the the knob from the lock  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on October 22, 2009, 11:22:00 PM
Used my CT-41 yesterday to lock a public toilet,some light fingered discount artist had stolen the the knob from the lock  :ahhh

who steals anything from a toilet? People are whacked.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on October 23, 2009, 12:01:14 AM
Used my pulse to take apart some TV trays so I could sand and restain them.  It worked great.  Would have used the wave, but the screwdriver wouldn't reach the screws.  I supposed I could have used one half dozen or the other of my MT's, SAK's or even a dedicated phillips, but it was way more fun using the Pulse.  It needs some TLC now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on October 23, 2009, 01:16:14 AM
Used my Charge to budge a stubborn radiator fitting today, and tighten a door handle yesterday.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on October 23, 2009, 11:25:25 AM
Used my CT-41 yesterday to lock a public toilet,some light fingered discount artist had stolen the the knob from the lock  :ahhh

who steals anything from a toilet? People are whacked.

yes true  :D

I have no idea  :think: but I couldn't help wondering if the Toilet swab used a MT to remove it  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 01, 2009, 09:53:28 PM
Used a Leatherman Juice CS4 to build and wire a bank of fluorescent grow lights.  :multi:

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/aaaa.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 02, 2009, 06:19:32 AM
Used a Leatherman Juice CS4 to build and wire a bank of fluorescent grow lights.  :multi:

Good work mate :tu:

The Charge hasn't been worked too hard recently; the wire cutters have snipped some plastic binders holding stuff together, the cutting hook has done a great job of opening boxes neatly and the screwdrivers are always useful.  I need to project to really flex the Charge's muscles on.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on November 02, 2009, 12:43:03 PM
Just used my Spirit to open a bottle of Peroni. It's almost lunch time here in Roma. Cheers to you guys and 'buon appetito'! :cheers:

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on November 05, 2009, 12:12:28 AM
i managed to get locked in a room at work today.  The handle was off to get re-keyed, but the latch still engaged when I was in the room.

Used the charge to pull on the latching mechanism through the opening in the door.  Thanks to the ALX, I'm still alive and maintaining!

Seriously, I could have, like, died or something in there... :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on November 05, 2009, 12:19:31 AM
minichamp, to take some notes and charge to check the insides of a pc both 10/10 :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 05, 2009, 12:22:22 AM
i managed to get locked in a room at work today.  The handle was off to get re-keyed, but the latch still engaged when I was in the room.

Used the charge to pull on the latching mechanism through the opening in the door.  Thanks to the ALX, I'm still alive and maintaining!

Seriously, I could have, like, died or something in there... :multi:

You should contact Leatherman and ge them to publish you story of how you diced with death and dared the lords of fate.  How you battled with the hunger and fear and rescued yourself from certain death with your Charge.  I mean, its not like you could have called for help or anything...  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mootsman on November 05, 2009, 05:52:52 AM
Hi everyone,

I'm brand new here. Been using LM tools since the 80's and just got a new Skeletool CX, which led to my finding this forum. Good stuff. Anyway, today I had an appointment with an examiner for a life insurance application. you know, answer questions, draw blood, take blood pressure, and an EKG. When it came time to hook up the stick-on electrodes, the examiner panicked because I have lots of chest hair, and she had no razor. So, I pulled out the new Skeletool and started shaving some patches where ever she needed them. She panicked again, but it worked! First time I ever used a multi-tool this way.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smitty44 on November 05, 2009, 06:22:52 AM
Welcome to the forums Mootsman,great story,all I can say is that was one hairy tail you told.

Hope you like it here,lot of great members,and information to be had.
 :cheers:& :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on November 05, 2009, 06:29:40 AM
Last weekend I used the file on my ST300 to touch up the edge on my hatchet while clearing brush for the deer stand.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on November 05, 2009, 06:32:12 AM
nice story mootsman, welcome to the forum :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 05, 2009, 11:41:44 AM
Hi everyone,

I'm brand new here. Been using LM tools since the 80's and just got a new Skeletool CX, which led to my finding this forum. Good stuff. Anyway, today I had an appointment with an examiner for a life insurance application. you know, answer questions, draw blood, take blood pressure, and an EKG. When it came time to hook up the stick-on electrodes, the examiner panicked because I have lots of chest hair, and she had no razor. So, I pulled out the new Skeletool and started shaving some patches where ever she needed them. She panicked again, but it worked! First time I ever used a multi-tool this way.

ROFL. That is brilliant :D

And welcome  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 05, 2009, 11:54:44 AM
Well, just got back from fireworks and bonfire on the beach.  Amazing night with good friends, good conversation, beautiful women and me setting things on fire  >:D

The Charge got a good workout - the knife sharpened sticks for the marshmallows to get toasted on, lots of wood so the saw came in handy, and most importantly the bottle opener helped us all get drunk!
My Zippo lit the fire (I would have used the firesteel but it was blowing a gale and I was cold :)) and the fireworks.  And my LD10 came in handy during the cleanup.

A great night.  I now smell of woodsmoke, which is great :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on November 05, 2009, 01:10:41 PM
Welcome to the forum pal.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 05, 2009, 03:02:21 PM
Well, just got back from fireworks and bonfire on the beach.  Amazing night with good friends, good conversation, beautiful women and me setting things on fire  >:D

Sounds OK ;)

I just used a Freestyle to disassemble some shelf support/stud things. I'm hoping I have found a new home for all my boxes and packaging, but I'm not convinced yet  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mootsman on November 05, 2009, 03:23:20 PM
Thanks everyone. Oh, and i also used the plain blade on the CX to open a package from Leatherman that contained a new sheath and a bit kit - that's a little more normal. The day before that I used it to disassemble the dome lights in a Chevy Suburban for repair. I also carry a Squirt P4 all the time.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 05, 2009, 04:29:02 PM
On Tuesday, I came to work and found my fish mobile in a sad state of repair.  My daughter gave me that mobile YEARS ago and so I had to fix it.  2 fish were pulled off and the a fair number were knotted together.

With this in mind, I brought a Supertimer instead of my usual Cybertimer, because, I needed  the magnifying lens to work on the fine fishline of the mobile.

Fifteen minutes later,

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/P1010017.jpg)

And the reunited fish (before cutting off the tails)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/P1010018.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on November 06, 2009, 06:22:07 AM
I used my Squirt E4 to strip the insulation off wires I was trying to solder.  It took a second to figure out how...I've always just used a knife to do it...but once I got the hang of it, the E4 worked brilliantly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 06, 2009, 07:21:45 AM
Used the file on my Charge to file down a hook I was installing to hold up a pan.  The hook was too wide to fit in the hold in the pan's handle, until the charge came along :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chako on November 06, 2009, 11:16:11 AM
I have found the Knifeless Fuse handy on an almost daily basis at work. I have used it to unjam printers and photocopiers. Delve into naughty computers (fixed 3 loud case fans, 1 loud CPU fan, removed a few pieces of kit here and there, etc...), Used the file to sharpen a dull needle probe for a pumpkin carving contest we had for home room, removed a splinter from a student in one of the shop classes I was visiting. The scissors are super handy in a school setting and is probably my most used tool. In fact, I have fallen in love with the little Leatherman, and I do not miss the knife blade at all.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on November 06, 2009, 11:46:24 AM
Used the small screwdriver on my Sideclip to fix my daughters V-Smile game..  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 06, 2009, 12:27:22 PM
I have found the Knifeless Fuse handy on an almost daily basis at work. I have used it to unjam printers and photocopiers. Delve into naughty computers (fixed 3 loud case fans, 1 loud CPU fan, removed a few pieces of kit here and there, etc...), Used the file to sharpen a dull needle probe for a pumpkin carving contest we had for home room, removed a splinter from a student in one of the shop classes I was visiting. The scissors are super handy in a school setting and is probably my most used tool. In fact, I have fallen in love with the little Leatherman, and I do not miss the knife blade at all.

Glad to hear you're enjoying it mate.  I'm tempted to invest in one of these now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on November 06, 2009, 11:10:24 PM
I have found the Knifeless Fuse handy on an almost daily basis at work. I have used it to unjam printers and photocopiers. Delve into naughty computers (fixed 3 loud case fans, 1 loud CPU fan, removed a few pieces of kit here and there, etc...), Used the file to sharpen a dull needle probe for a pumpkin carving contest we had for home room, removed a splinter from a student in one of the shop classes I was visiting. The scissors are super handy in a school setting and is probably my most used tool. In fact, I have fallen in love with the little Leatherman, and I do not miss the knife blade at all.

Glad you like it mate.  :)  Mine sees daily use as well, and having no knife blade is just a bonus for me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 06, 2009, 11:19:06 PM
Well I had to setup a couple of PCs for some guys starting work for me today, so my Charge, Prybaby and Serac S3 all got a great workout opening things and pulling cables etc.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mootsman on November 07, 2009, 04:25:20 AM
Skeletool - removing window screens for winter - generally prying, cutting rope and foam for winterizing a sailboat. Prying up a very thin layer of ice from a fiberglass deck.

Squirt - opening boxes from fed-ex, splinter removal.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducktapehero on November 07, 2009, 04:31:32 AM
Used my Spirit to take apart my son's toddler bed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on November 07, 2009, 11:04:44 AM
I seem to not get a lot of use out of my multitools but that's okay - they're there to be there anyway. :D

So... somehow... at my shared apartment on campus. Someone had closed the bathroom door and it had somehow locked itself. I don't know how this happened. :D

At any rate, we were lucky as the lock is the type that just prevents the knob from turning and doesn't actually bolt anything. So I took my trusty pocket prybar out and was able to hook it around the latch and jimmy it open. :D

I also had Wagglepog on me but I didn't wanna get him dirty. =o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 07, 2009, 12:39:48 PM
WildCard used to slice open the next bag of pellet stove pellets. (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/firedevil.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on November 07, 2009, 05:23:21 PM
My Charge Ti was pretty handy with the wardrobe building exercise today - knife for opening irritating little packets and driver bits for fixings.

Perhaps if I had kept away from the hammer, it might have gone to plan  ::)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,15048.0.html
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mootsman on November 08, 2009, 03:07:51 AM
Big day for the skelee. Had to winterize the sailboat so lots of rope cutting, tape cutting, and some various packages to open. Working up on a ladder, so the pocket clip and single handed opening came in handy.

Then putting fence around some small trees to keep the deer from eating them. Wire cutters cut several sections of chicken wire, and pliers to wire it all together. Those wire cutter work really well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: texasflyfisher on November 08, 2009, 02:29:04 PM
Here are the things I did with my Spirit X on Saturday:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mate on November 08, 2009, 07:25:00 PM
Tool:new GAK
slicing bread
and i opened a can of corn.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 08, 2009, 07:37:39 PM
I used my TTi to shave some wood for raw-plugs, then re-attach a door handle (for the ummteenth tim  ::) ).

LM K500 to cut up some boxes before taking to the recycling point.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: wild_weasel on November 09, 2009, 05:29:25 PM
To repair a sensor array in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 09, 2009, 07:11:59 PM
Used my newly repaired SideClip to undo the screws on my PC so I could get the numbers off the motherboard so I could install the Audio drivers .

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chako on November 12, 2009, 11:14:16 AM
Lent the knifeless Fuse to an EA for a side craft project for a period. I had to ask her trice to get it back. She found the small scissors better and more precise then the large standard pair she was using. Likewise, she loved the pliers for hot gluing without burning her fingers. She was making small Christmas snowmen out of socks, popcorn, etc for a fund raiser.

Note to self, be careful who I lend the little Fuse to or I may not get it back.  :o :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on November 12, 2009, 11:52:21 AM
Lent the knifeless Fuse to an EA for a side craft project for a period. I had to ask her trice to get it back. She found the small scissors better and more precise then the large standard pair she was using. Likewise, she loved the pliers for hot gluing without burning her fingers. She was making small Christmas snowmen out of socks, popcorn, etc for a fund raiser.

Note to self, be careful who I lend the little Fuse to or I may not get it back.  :o :ahhh


Well-done mate it's always nice to be able to show others just how handy a good multi is but, as you say, make sure you get it back. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 12, 2009, 12:38:48 PM
To repair a sensor array in Afghanistan.

 :tu:

and

 :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 12, 2009, 07:15:30 PM
Used the Phillips on the Charge to fix a display / stand ready for a conference we're doing next week, and the Business tool for some stapling.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducktapehero on November 13, 2009, 03:39:13 PM
Went out to eat and got a big turkey leg. Wifey-poo wanted to cut the meat off so I whipped out my Kick and started carving on it. Of course this being the Ozarks no one even batted an eye. This was a few days ago. Have used my Farmer to cut and open the usual stuff. Hopefully this weekend I'm gonna install a sliding door between my kitchen and the back room so I'm sure I'll be using several of my MT's.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on November 14, 2009, 09:12:04 PM
Both my Sideclip and Juice S2 got used, while I was rewiring the antenna cables in the attic today...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: texasflyfisher on November 14, 2009, 11:16:40 PM
I used the pry tool from my Spirit X to open up a box containing a LCD TV for my youngest daughter that we bought for her today for her room. I used the Phillips screwdriver in the Spirit to tighten the four screws for the base stand it sat in.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on November 15, 2009, 03:02:28 AM
I used the pry tool from my Spirit X to open up a box containing a LCD TV for my youngest daughter that we bought for her today for her room. I used the Phillips screwdriver in the Spirit to tighten the four screws for the base stand it sat in.

Just as a side note/heads up to everyone, always use your multi's pliers when opening a cardboard box that has the big brass staples....One time I opened a box simply by pulling on the cardboard and one of the staples came rocketing at my head and hit me in the eye, thankfully no damage was done.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: texasflyfisher on November 15, 2009, 04:13:01 AM
Thanks Blackbeard. I should have been more clear. I used the sharp tip of the pry tool to slice the tape that was securing the box. There were no staples. I appreciate the tip.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on November 15, 2009, 10:58:16 AM
I know I have been missing for a while, but I am still here in spirit! Been working the SURGE hard these days, repaired and winterized my boat motor, fixed several fences at my buddies farm, installed some cabinetry, replaced a door... and then the normal odd jobs and cutting tasks.  :tu:

Thinking about posting a full length review of my time with the Surge, what I like/dislike, you know. Not sure about it though... :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on November 15, 2009, 11:06:18 AM
I know I have been missing for a while, but I am still here in spirit! Been working the SURGE hard these days, repaired and winterized my boat motor, fixed several fences at my buddies farm, installed some cabinetry, replaced a door... and then the normal odd jobs and cutting tasks.  :tu:

Thinking about posting a full length review of my time with the Surge, what I like/dislike, you know. Not sure about it though... :think:

Nice to hear from you Shane and I for one would happily read your review. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 15, 2009, 07:58:14 PM
Welcome back :tu:

Thinking about posting a full length review of my time with the Surge, what I like/dislike, you know. Not sure about it though... :think:

But you don't dislike anything about your Surge do you? ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on November 16, 2009, 04:43:56 AM
Welcome back :tu:

Thinking about posting a full length review of my time with the Surge, what I like/dislike, you know. Not sure about it though... :think:

But you don't dislike anything about your Surge do you? ;)

Nope :D

Even the weight is just right :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 16, 2009, 09:13:07 PM
Haha. Well I'm looking forward to this unbiased, impartial review :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on November 16, 2009, 11:04:13 PM
Putting my ST300 through it's paces, loving it so far.

First I used the saw to take down about a dozen branches, some about 1.5" thick.  Ate through them with no flex in the saw and a solid lockup.  The bigness and heft of the tool worked great with gloves while sawing. 

Secondly I used the Phillips to unscrew the filter inside my dryer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on November 17, 2009, 09:40:35 PM
Finally got to use my alox electrician plus 2day on some wiring for uv lights I was installing. sheepfoot blade was quite handy & sharp.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducktapehero on November 17, 2009, 10:15:01 PM
I used the AWL on my Farmer to drill a hole. I needed to make a makeshift clothesline and was putting in an eyehook. I haven't handled every multi-tool but among the ones I have handled the Alox line gets the nod for, IMHO of course, best all around AWL. I also used the can opener on a can of Campbell's chicken noodle soup. The small cans have the ring that you can use to pop off the lid but the big cans still need a can opener.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sean on November 17, 2009, 10:18:06 PM
Used Micra to tighten up a bolt on a read-a-board pole.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on November 18, 2009, 11:44:46 PM
Supertool 300 snipped the excess off a few zip ties today and the can opener opened up a big can of pineapple juice.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on November 18, 2009, 11:45:28 PM
Little bit of Ikea flatpackery with the KF4 ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on November 19, 2009, 01:24:40 AM
my spirit helped me putting a E1 crossover cable together, some pics:

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SwSdjTxi6NI/AAAAAAAAHNA/f8aN-Gjq7Ic/s640/43702835-4013c363528d28047dfcb48b0cfe9b9e.4b049d3a-full.jpg)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SwSdjU8ZKcI/AAAAAAAAHNE/vGt401L5nfw/s640/43703055-e5d8a1f7f963a400dda3324a2f9ab0ce.4b049d3e-full.jpg)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SwSdjVNTUCI/AAAAAAAAHNI/mZ3PXFmimwY/s640/43703118-a5a14868f691205dee6fada2c77f1631.4b049d43-full.jpg)

very helpful indeed :)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SwSdjqrFT2I/AAAAAAAAHNM/YeVVflnNhEU/s640/43703612-166e272a3b811e06fbae56fe1f33f200.4b049d48-full.jpg)

and also the chisel blade was very useful to cut myself (6th time with the same MT :o it either loves me or hates me, very much :cry: )

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SwSdjiFwY-I/AAAAAAAAHNQ/NUel40A3X7A/s640/43744769.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 19, 2009, 11:51:55 AM
Great pics there mate!

I used the screwdriver on my K502x to take mirror off a wall and then put it back up again.  I didn't have to, I just wanted to :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on November 19, 2009, 04:46:12 PM
Great pics there mate!

I used the screwdriver on my K502x to take mirror off a wall and then put it back up again.  I didn't have to, I just wanted to :D

i know the feeling :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducktapehero on November 22, 2009, 05:34:41 AM
The lid switch on my washing machine went out recently. Actually I didn't know that, I just knew SOMETHING was wrong with it. Well yesterday my wife got to looking and figured it out. In my defense she told me to leave it alone as it's actually her Mom's washing machine and if she messed it up her Mom wouldn't be as mad at her as she would be at me. But anyway, this morning we went to work trying to fix it. Used various screwdrivers and also used my ratcheting screwdriver. The MT that got used was my Swisstool. I used it to unscrew some screws and the awl to pop some clips out.

We got it taken apart and got a new lid switch but we didn't get it put back together yet, that's tomorrow. So I'm assuming some of my MT's will be used tomorrow.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on November 22, 2009, 05:40:51 AM
I used the awl on my ST300 to drill a pilot hole for a screw in hook.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smitty44 on November 22, 2009, 06:09:27 AM
Started putting up outside Christmas stuff this afternoon while the weather is still halfway nice out,use my old Supertool,used the knife,phillips screwdriver,wire cutter&pliers,and the awl,still one of my favorite tools.
 :cheers:& :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on November 22, 2009, 11:47:26 PM
Used the saw on the ST300 to trim off some branches that were in the way. Used the PE blade as a striker on a ferro rod practicing fire making.  Also used the awl on the kf4 to make vent holes in a lid. I`ve reshaped the awl on the kf4 and its now nice and pointy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 23, 2009, 12:48:09 AM
Charge!  used to run 3 new lines of power recepticles.  Stripping wire, wiring recepticles and attaching gang boxes to studs.  7 new boxes wired 4 old boxes removed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on November 23, 2009, 12:50:58 AM
I opened a packet of biscuits, Foxes Golden Crumbles no less :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 23, 2009, 01:04:03 AM
You do that too?

Cream Crackers used to be so much trouble before I discovered that technique....

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scrappy on November 23, 2009, 02:43:25 AM
I used the wave to disassemble a bed and couch.
sog was used for heavy wire bending
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on November 23, 2009, 04:24:46 AM
Busted out the good old Skeletool CX, which was a bit tool light for today's work, but got the job done. I was basically park maintenance for a HUGE rail sesh that my buddy put on, so I got to dig jumps and rails all day. But I also was adjusting bindings for skiers and snowboarders, but had to fix a couple screws in 2 of the rails. So glad I remembered to pack the #3 Phillips, since the standard #1 in the Skele is too small for binding work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: seagullplayer on November 23, 2009, 08:10:52 PM
Saturday I used my new Stanley to add a starter button to my old Toyota pickup; the ignition switch contact went out…

Today so far, I have used it to replace a DC power supply on a press out feed conveyor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edap617 on November 23, 2009, 08:46:02 PM

Cut these into halves.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/Sceneries/HangingRice.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 23, 2009, 08:57:19 PM

Cut these into halves.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/Sceneries/HangingRice.jpg)

What are "these?" o.O  Can you eat it?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on November 23, 2009, 09:51:55 PM
I repaired a Barbie cell phone i bought for my granddaughter at the flea market yesterday with my beater Cadet.
Mike

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/51colt/006-5.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on November 23, 2009, 10:45:50 PM

Cut these into halves.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/Sceneries/HangingRice.jpg)

What are "these?" o.O  Can you eat it?

Steamed Ox Testicles ???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 23, 2009, 11:38:11 PM

Cut these into halves.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/Sceneries/HangingRice.jpg)

What are "these?" o.O  Can you eat it?

Steamed Ox Testicles ???

I'll stick to my steamed dumplings, okonomiyaki, and onigiri, thank you. XD
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edap617 on November 24, 2009, 12:17:03 AM

Cut these into halves.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/Sceneries/HangingRice.jpg)

What are "these?" o.O  Can you eat it?


Yes, you can eat it. It's hanging rice or "puso" in our dialect.

You won’t really see this in other countries. It’s a pretty ingenious way of making rice portable. The young coconut leaves are woven in such a way that it creates a little heart shaped bag for the rice.  The English term “hanging rice” pretty much comes from the fact that after it’s cooked the individual bags of rice are tied and hung up for storage.

Puso is associated with the beach and street food. We always used to bring puso and bbq when we go to the beach. The coconut leaves give a wonderful fragrance to the rice which makes it a perfect pair with the pork bbq.

Here how it is made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3EvwLu234Q
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 24, 2009, 12:49:17 AM

Cut these into halves.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/Sceneries/HangingRice.jpg)

What are "these?" o.O  Can you eat it?


Yes, you can eat it. It's hanging rice or "puso" in our dialect.

You won’t really see this in other countries. It’s a pretty ingenious way of making rice portable. The young coconut leaves are woven in such a way that it creates a little heart shaped bag for the rice.  The English term “hanging rice” pretty much comes from the fact that after it’s cooked the individual bags of rice are tied and hung up for storage.

Puso is associated with the beach and street food. We always used to bring puso and bbq when we go to the beach. The coconut leaves give a wonderful fragrance to the rice which makes it a perfect pair with the pork bbq.

Here how it is made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3EvwLu234Q

._.  I'm hungry now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bowman1911 on November 24, 2009, 12:53:34 AM
Looks good! I'd love to try some!


I used my Charge to repair the handle to our office door lock. It's powered by a 10,000lb magnet & personally, when I get off tonight, I'm not gonna let it hold me in, tomorrows my day off.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on November 24, 2009, 02:12:29 AM
I used my Electrician plus to install a lockset and inlet the strike .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 24, 2009, 04:49:28 AM
Used the Charge XTi for all sorts today - opening boxes and packaging.  Pulling nasty sticky things off my shoe, random driver use.

Found a different use for the cutting hook as well - it turns out it sharpens pencils brilliantly.  Was down on the beach drawing and the pencil was a bit dull - that was until the charge sorted it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on November 25, 2009, 04:57:39 AM
Mt ST300 got used to repair an antique childrens pedal car.  I installed some new bolts on the underside, and removed a few bolts; the medium and large flatheads didn't slip and overall the 300 was comfortable to use.  I used the pliers to loosen some rusted screws also, and hold some nuts while I used the flathead on my SAK to turn the screw.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Crouton on November 25, 2009, 05:07:54 AM

Here how it is made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3EvwLu234Q

I found this video mesmerizing.  The resourcefulness of the first person to ever do this must have been amazing.

That must take quite a bit of practice.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on November 25, 2009, 06:59:22 AM
Am I the only one that foresees a new Stormdrane blog entry? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 27, 2009, 07:23:53 PM
Riding to work today, my heated gloves went dead.  Once at work, I could see a broken wire at the proximal connector.  Used my Cybertimer 41 to strip wire and rewire the connector.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on November 30, 2009, 12:48:57 AM
Technically it was last night, but...

I was trying to open a bottle of sparkling cider.  I first tried my SOG PowerLock.  It's pliers wouldn't fit around or under the cap, and the bottle/can opener was too short.  I next tried my Blast, and it worked.  I couldn't get my hands around the handles when it was over the cap, but the bottle/can opener worked liked a charm.

I've said in the past that in a pinch, I'd want my PL over anything, but last night made me rethink that opinion.  The Blast has a larger grasp than the PL, a better opener, and I believe more tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on December 02, 2009, 01:32:50 AM
ST300:

helped me getting a switch off a rack

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SxW1CbiV87I/AAAAAAAAHVE/xyE3HSj0pWU/s640/01122009005.jpg)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SxW1CQySUrI/AAAAAAAAHVI/EbSoIdcmYrA/s640/01122009006.jpg)

so i could turn this:

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SxW1Csj0RoI/AAAAAAAAHVM/6hy-lp8GjYU/s640/01122009007.jpg)

into this:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SxW1Du0fxMI/AAAAAAAAHVQ/kTo5CJAM7uM/s640/01122009008.jpg)

performance 10/10 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on December 04, 2009, 12:20:02 AM
Just used my SAK Ranger to take apart the rear door on my SUV.  I gave a large group of people a lift back from the pub last night and one of them thought it would be a good idea to jump on the rear door.  Now the window in it wont go down all the way - jams on the runners.  What an idiot  :rant:

Anyway, took the rear door apart, WD-40ed the runners (no grease at the moment - Mike borrowed all the Lard for his ANOL dance :D) and then put the thing back together.  Doesn't work perfectly but its an improvement.

Now I just need to find the guys that jumped on it and use the 'utility hook' in interesting and painful ways...  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on December 04, 2009, 12:31:59 AM
I don't think I used any of my tools today, which is a bit unusual.

Wait, it's only 11:30 - there's still time.  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bowman1911 on December 04, 2009, 01:43:51 AM
Not today, but last night, my CHarge Xti put batteries in all my wife's Christmas ornaments, & the tiny eyeglass screwdriver poked the ribbon into the eyelet for hangin' 'em on the tree. This year she did the entire tree in Hallmark sound bite ornaments. It's obnoxious, but downright purdy!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 04, 2009, 04:41:58 AM
Used my new storm grey Kf4 to file down the rivet heads on my new Alox Rambler.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on December 04, 2009, 05:30:51 AM
Yesterday I got to use the stranded wire cutters on my ST300.  Someone apparently used some pretty heavy stranded picture hanging type wire to tie something down in a cargo truck...so there was a big tangle of the stuff still, well, TANGLED to the truck. 

The ST300 went through it like butter :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on December 04, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
I used my UKPK to stab myself in the leg...damn that knife is sharp, didn't know I had done it till my pant leg was wet.  And, I hate clamshell packaging.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 04, 2009, 04:41:46 PM
Vic Cybertimer 41 used to remove jammed staples in an electric stapler and then pulling open the jammed staple tray.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on December 04, 2009, 04:53:59 PM
I used my UKPK to stab myself in the leg...damn that knife is sharp, didn't know I had done it till my pant leg was wet.  And, I hate clamshell packaging.

Ouch!!!  I bet that hurt!  Hope you're alright.  Oh, and I totally agree about clamshell packaging. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on December 04, 2009, 05:17:09 PM
I actually didn't hurt for the first few minutes.  Now it is just really sore, but it is healing, thought I might need stictches, but I think I'll be ok without them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 04, 2009, 05:29:49 PM
I used my UKPK to stab myself in the leg...
I'm trying to "cut" down myself... :D  I did the same with a quite long slim folderblade once.. :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on December 04, 2009, 05:40:57 PM
I actually didn't hurt for the first few minutes.  Now it is just really sore, but it is healing, thought I might need stictches, but I think I'll be ok without them.

sign of a very sharp knife :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on December 04, 2009, 05:49:12 PM
Yeah the combo of thin blade and very S30v steel, makes for realtivley pain free misshaps, at least for a few mins.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on December 04, 2009, 07:33:04 PM
I used my UKPK to stab myself in the leg...damn that knife is sharp, didn't know I had done it till my pant leg was wet.  And, I hate clamshell packaging.

Oh, ouch! :(  And you've killed a pair of trousers. :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on December 04, 2009, 07:55:34 PM
I used my UKPK to stab myself in the leg...damn that knife is sharp, didn't know I had done it till my pant leg was wet.  And, I hate clamshell packaging.

Oh, ouch! :(  And you've killed a pair of trousers. :cry:

It could have been a lot worse  :think:  any higher and something else may have been killed  :ahhh :ahhh  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on December 05, 2009, 03:06:58 AM
to split a connector in order to invert the Rx and Tx

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SxnLATfaOcI/AAAAAAAAHbU/qVNOd9UVCq8/fibra.jpg)

10/10 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Paul on December 05, 2009, 03:46:09 AM
opening some post and packets from ebay, examining some items from ebay (magnifying glass), cutting some lenghts of paracord, fixed the bird feeder at the bottom of the garden, and closed a loose link on a necklace chain....think thats it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on December 06, 2009, 04:18:55 AM
Used my SAK to open a can of pine apples.  Even thought it had a tab to pull, it turned out to be easier to the knife to get leverage on the tab.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on December 06, 2009, 11:33:21 AM
No much unfortunately - just mild screwdriver duties :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edap617 on December 06, 2009, 12:25:28 PM
Use the file to trim my fingernails.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on December 06, 2009, 03:56:09 PM
Used my SAK to open a can of pine apples.  Even thought it had a tab to pull, it turned out to be easier to the knife to get leverage on the tab.

If you have a SAK with the hook, it can be used for those finger rings(which for some reason seem welded on pineapple cans)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on December 06, 2009, 05:08:00 PM
Yesterday , used the saw on my Spirit to finish some saw cuts , a smallish mitre saw was too small to complete . Not my saw I can assure you ! I always go loaded for bear , I steppen , as the numpty carpenter was going to try to finish the cut with an Olfa utility knife . Guess I foresaw slippage and blood .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on December 06, 2009, 05:21:51 PM
Gerber artifact to prise open my wife's fingers whilst she was holding her purse  :D

well I had to have my two pints of ale before dinner  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on December 07, 2009, 08:02:34 PM
charge alx

opening dado packaging

cutting tape unscrewing trunking lids

cutting wires

pliers to hole a nut in place while i tightend it

think thats all for today :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on December 08, 2009, 10:27:41 AM
Just used one of my new Raker tools to open a beer.  Enjoying the results  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on December 08, 2009, 10:29:41 PM
Tried to take apart a coffee machine that was all jammed up, but realized half way through that I didn't have any security bits to take the rest of it apart I know eh? security bits... on a coffe machine... :think:. From what I did get off though...

10/10 for the Surge and bit kit. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on December 09, 2009, 12:47:05 AM
Tried to take apart a coffee machine that was all jammed up, but realized half way through that I didn't have any security bits to take the rest of it apart I know eh? security bits... on a coffe machine... :think:. From what I did get off though...

10/10 for the Surge and bit kit. :tu:

Just use the Surge to smash the rest apart...  :D

SURGE SMASH!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on December 09, 2009, 12:53:25 AM
Tried to take apart a coffee machine that was all jammed up, but realized half way through that I didn't have any security bits to take the rest of it apart I know eh? security bits... on a coffe machine... :think:. From what I did get off though...

10/10 for the Surge and bit kit. :tu:

Just use the Surge to smash the rest apart...  :D

SURGE SMASH!
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs13/f/2007/042/5/c/Hulk_out_by_themoleking2003.gif)

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on December 09, 2009, 12:59:25 AM
have at it  :viking:


I've done a lot of cutting stuff today and a tiny bit of screwing.... average day really :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on December 09, 2009, 05:36:37 AM
Tried to take apart a coffee machine that was all jammed up, but realized half way through that I didn't have any security bits to take the rest of it apart I know eh? security bits... on a coffe machine... :think:. From what I did get off though...

10/10 for the Surge and bit kit. :tu:

Just use the Surge to smash the rest apart...  :D

SURGE SMASH!
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs13/f/2007/042/5/c/Hulk_out_by_themoleking2003.gif)

 :D
Oh how I was tempted >:D :D
But it was my mothers coffee maker, not my own, since I don't own one, or drink coffee for that matter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on December 09, 2009, 05:55:11 AM
Tried to take apart a coffee machine that was all jammed up, but realized half way through that I didn't have any security bits to take the rest of it apart I know eh? security bits... on a coffe machine... :think:. From what I did get off though...

10/10 for the Surge and bit kit. :tu:

Well you know... wouldn't want your coffee or coffee machine tampered with... ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: seagullplayer on December 09, 2009, 03:35:59 PM
I am really liking my Stanley it has been a few weeks now and I find a use for it everyday at work and at home.

I replaced a light switch at home with it last week.

Used the file on my hatchet last weekend!

Repaired a banding machine here at work yesterday.

Holding up fine so far.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on December 09, 2009, 05:22:50 PM
Technically it was last night, but still...I used my LM Sideclip and Squirt E4 to strip wires on a project of mine.

Small stuff, I'll grant you, but once you get a feel for how the Sideclip's wire stripper works, it works very, VERY well.  You still need the Squirt for smaller wires, but for larger-medium ones, I was impressed by the Sideclip.

I'm glad I got in on that group buy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 09, 2009, 07:43:34 PM
Today was a vacation day home on the farm.  With real winter coming tomorrow (lows in the teen's F (-5 to -10C) ), there were several barn projects that needed attention.

One of the automatic waterers was kicking the breaker.  I needed to remove the cage and unbolt the heating unit.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/Raker/Raker008.jpg)
 Used the Charge for pliers duty, and the Atwood Funnybone for all the nuts EXCEPT one which required the Guppie.  Forty minutes later, I had replaced the broken insulators and ready for the cold!

Next up, one of the waterproof light switches had to be replaced because a horse had chewed it up.  Raker Ring tool removed the old cover nicely and made short work of the new one. Fifteen minutes start to finish.

Finally, 2 of the outdoor GFCI outlets had stopped working and needed replacing.  Another job for the Charge.  Upon opening, each had a few tablespoons of water (15-20 mls) and massive corrosion.  Old GFCI outlets removed, boxes dried and cleaned up and new GFCI's installed.  One of the coverplates had to be replaced as well.  Ninety minutes later, and the big tank heaters are ready to go...

Winter? Bring it!

Tool list:
LM Charge ALX: 2 GFCIs replaced and assist on automatic waterer
Raker Ring Tool: Waterproof light switch cover
Funnybone: Automatic waterer nuts
CRKT Guppie: One oddly placed nut in automatic waterer

 :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on December 09, 2009, 08:22:30 PM
Today was a vacation day home on the farm.  With real winter coming tomorrow (lows in the teen's F (-5 to -10C) ), there were several barn projects that needed attention.

One of the automatic waterers was kicking the breaker.  I needed to remove the cage and unbolt the heating unit.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/Raker/Raker008.jpg)
 Used the Charge for pliers duty, and the Atwood Funnybone for all the nuts EXCEPT one which required the Guppie.  Forty minutes later, I had replaced the broken insulators and ready for the cold!

Next up, one of the waterproof light switches had to be replaced because a horse had chewed it up.  Raker Ring tool removed the old cover nicely and made short work of the new one. Fifteen minutes start to finish.

Finally, 2 of the outdoor GFCI outlets had stopped working and needed replacing.  Another job for the Charge.  Upon opening, each had a few tablespoons of water (15-20 mls) and massive corrosion.  Old GFCI outlets removed, boxes dried and cleaned up and new GFCI's installed.  One of the coverplates had to be replaced as well.  Ninety minutes later, and the big tank heaters are ready to go...

Winter? Bring it!

Tool list:
LM Charge ALX: 2 GFCIs replaced and assist on automatic waterer
Raker Ring Tool: Waterproof light switch cover
Funnybone: Automatic waterer nuts
CRKT Guppie: One oddly placed nut in automatic waterer

 :multi:
Good job! Sounds like a fun day in my books :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on December 10, 2009, 04:14:07 AM
I was at McCormick&Schmitts for dinner and the rolls were crusty, and I couldn't cut my roll with the regular dinner kn ife.  So I used the serrated blade on my LM Juice XE6.
 
The roll didn't know what hit it!! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on December 10, 2009, 04:34:51 AM
Whipped out the old K502x and got the screwdriver to work today opening a sink unit to sort the plumbing.  The bottle opener was just the right shape to pry a cover off, saving the knife from prying duties :D.  The karabiner kept the tool in easy reach whilst I wasn't using it.

In fact, the only part of it I didn't use was the knife...  :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony on December 10, 2009, 04:50:30 AM
I used the pliers of my ST300 to unscrew two busted lightbulbs out of a chandelier.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on December 15, 2009, 12:50:44 AM
ST300 to give service to an old cisco router :)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SybO22KdvTI/AAAAAAAAHnQ/KT2c1f6pvHQ/s640/14122009159.jpg)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SybO2sZ3iBI/AAAAAAAAHnI/a2ow2tfIHXA/s640/14122009158.jpg)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SybO2L9xoJI/AAAAAAAAHnA/TpvSM81pzKw/s640/14122009157.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on December 15, 2009, 01:01:59 AM
Used my Charge and Micra to replace the 12v transformer and associated wiring on a kitchen spotlight.

And my UKPK to open the box :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on December 15, 2009, 11:19:35 PM
Used to ST300 to put up a magnetic knife rack:
Awl to make the holes
Screwdriver to... well, do I really need to explain :)

Did a great job.

Use My Raker tool to sort out a loose door lock.  Used the cutting hook to free a pair of jeans from the washing machine after it horribly mangled them.

Then I used the ST300 again as a makeshift paperweight :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TxSxB on December 18, 2009, 05:22:25 AM
I used my MP600 today to put together bottle bins (for bottle return machines) it worked well as a hammer, a prybar, an ice pick and most amazingly of all SOME PLIERS!!!!, It also opened a box that came in the mail, cleaned my nails, and opened sugar packets for my coffee.

Andy


Oh and I used the phillips driver a bit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on December 20, 2009, 03:44:47 AM
I went to Walmart to buy two bikes to donate to a Christmas toy drive. They did not have any put togather. So i ended up putting the bikes togather with my small Tinker and my Spirit.
Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on December 20, 2009, 05:59:13 AM
Used the backspring phillips on the Tinker to take apart the vacuum to replace a broken belt.  Worked like a charm.  :)  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on December 20, 2009, 06:37:25 PM
Used my Spirit X to remove the mirror from the back of a dresser so we could rearrange my parents' bedroom, then later used my Explorer Plus (or was it the Cadet or OHT?) on something else.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on December 20, 2009, 07:29:05 PM
Well, if you can call a snowshovel a"multitool", then I was using my snowshovel to dig my car out of knee deep snow!! :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on December 20, 2009, 08:25:55 PM
Well, if you can call a snowshovel a"multitool", then I was using my snowshovel to dig my car out of knee deep snow!! :oops:
Sure it's a multitool...You can scoop, scrape, cut roots, pound things, pry things, and dig things...could be used as weapon, that's like 7 functions right there...so +1 on the shovel.  LOL!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 20, 2009, 08:26:58 PM
Well, if you can call a snowshovel a"multitool", then I was using my snowshovel to dig my car out of knee deep snow!! :oops:
Sure it's a multitool...You can scoop, scrape, cut roots, pound things, pry things, and dig things...could be used as weapon, that's like 7 functions right there...so +1 on the shovel.  LOL!
Does it come with a pocketclip...  :ahhh  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on December 21, 2009, 02:53:09 AM
Well, it wasn't my multitool, but I got to use my LM c301 a good bit today, opened a couple of bags and used the serrated edge to make accessing boxed cans a bit easier.

Normally I don't like serrated blades, but I'm starting to see just how useful they are.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RaptorMan on December 21, 2009, 03:30:52 AM
We had an early xmas today with one side of the family so the Spirit was used quite a bit. I opened boxes installed batteries those sort of things.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Swiss Man on December 21, 2009, 03:43:30 AM
Today was the Christmas play. "Don't let the Grinch steal your Christmas."  Throughout the last couple weeks I have used the Wave quite often.

Tonight we cut line for the star and we scored the paper where the Grinch was going to come thru.

Cut cardboard turned screws done alot without even thinking about it.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on December 21, 2009, 03:45:13 AM
I used a Spirit to adjust a toilet cystern and replace yet more spot-lights / transformers. I used the UKPK to strip some old insulation tape whilst remaking connections and to open some fiddly packets.

I also used the Spirit to open a bottle of beer, although it took me an age to find the bottle opener   :-\ I got there in the end though.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on December 21, 2009, 09:30:35 PM
I uesd my Campion's magnifying glass to look at a $5 and $20 bills.  Did you know that on the back of the 5 it list just hampshire not new hampshire, on the lincoln memorial
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on December 21, 2009, 10:16:25 PM
well i fixed my pc chair, took a few screws out of my computer desk i didnt need, i fixed the door on my oven, and the main thin i fixed my daughters dressing up box, thew  :tu:

paul
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 23, 2009, 09:27:11 PM
Victorinox Elmer, for wrapping poxy Xmas pressies :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on December 23, 2009, 11:21:02 PM
Used my minathor today to unpack a chest of draws i had delivered, practically had to cut the whole bloody box apart to get it out.  Other than that I opened a few other parcels and just cracked open a bottle of perry  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on December 23, 2009, 11:22:19 PM
I just used the hex driver on a Crunch to swap the clip on my UKPK to the other side.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on December 23, 2009, 11:26:44 PM
Used my Spirit and Alox Soldier to change and repack a cartridge in a shower tap .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: texasflyfisher on December 24, 2009, 03:22:12 AM
Used the large screwdriver tip of the Alox Soldier to pry open a can of paint to paint some interior doors. I used the awl on the Alox Soldier to gently scrape some excess paint that came in contact with a door knob.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on December 24, 2009, 03:36:04 AM
I used my raker to open a can of homemade habanero sauce.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on December 24, 2009, 07:31:24 AM
I started my car to go to work today and the starter wont stop running. The starter wasnt engaged but was still spinning even with the key shut off. I used my Crunch to take a cable off the battery to kill the power. Wiggled the wires on the starter tighten up the battery cable and restarted my car and all was well, except it would seem I`ve got a short some where to sort out.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 24, 2009, 08:29:38 AM
The shoppingcarts at the supermarket has a device to deploy 20 D.kr (4$) in, but the previous "user" couldn't get the coin out again and had just
left the cart.. Luckily I had my trusty 'Recaro' tm Sideclip so I pulled it out and gave it to my daughter..  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on December 24, 2009, 12:22:04 PM
Cool - free money!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on December 24, 2009, 12:39:37 PM
Reminds me  of a song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d33059XxRIA
Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 24, 2009, 01:22:42 PM
Reminds me  of a song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d33059XxRIA
Mike
:cheers:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 24, 2009, 02:52:36 PM
Just used my SideClip to open the first of the Christmas Beer  :cheers:  Cheers everyone  :drink:


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on December 24, 2009, 04:34:20 PM
Used my Hunstman Slim to wrap some presents for the wife,  Cheers Gareth  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on December 24, 2009, 05:09:01 PM
Use small blade on Explorer plus to cut wrapping paper.  Used the scissors to cut paracord on a small leash I made for my niece.  Explanation:  The leash is NOT to put on my niece.  She has a puppy that's a mix of a papillion and a poodle and since my niece likes to take her for walks, I figured she'd like a leash that is more her size.  I made it out of paracord in Dora the Explorer colors: pink, purple, orange, and brown.  It looks funky but I think she'll like it.  And I need to pull the Tinker out again and fix the vacuum. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on December 24, 2009, 05:33:26 PM
Use small blade on Explorer plus to cut wrapping paper.  

I just used the scissors on my Charge to do that. All done now, and the shops aer shut - so that's me! Yay.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on December 24, 2009, 05:45:27 PM
Use small blade on Explorer plus to cut wrapping paper.  

I just used the scissors on my Charge to do that. All done now, and the shops aer shut - so that's me! Yay.
I suck at using scissors on paper...especially wrapping paper.  So got out the yard stick and used the blade...worked much better. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on December 24, 2009, 06:52:28 PM
Just used my SideClip to open the first of the Christmas Beer  :cheers:  Cheers everyone  :drink:


Dunc

Cheers dude  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on December 25, 2009, 05:36:41 AM
I PLAN on using my LM Flair at my cousin-in-law's 20course italian christmas feast!! :cheers: :drink:
Think I can pull it off?? :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on December 25, 2009, 01:56:11 PM
I love Christmas and I get to use my Gerber artifact,a lot  :D  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone  :cheers:
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 25, 2009, 02:19:05 PM
I was going to EDC a Skeletool today but went with a Wave instead , used the plain edge blade and scissors loads as well as the phillips .Glad I did EDC the Wave as it has my Fenix L0D in the pouch and I used that loads too for looking behind the computer to plug various things in .


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 25, 2009, 02:23:11 PM
Raker Ring Tool, FTW!  Opens shrink wrap, opens plastic bags, slices string and cord!  And best of all, safe for intoxicated package opening!   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on December 25, 2009, 02:34:51 PM
The new Spirit has been on ribbon and package cutting duty  :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: P35 on December 25, 2009, 05:12:07 PM
used my mostly retired,  LM,  PST to open presents   :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on December 26, 2009, 03:48:25 AM
Leatherman Wave to 'break in' into all those present for the kids. Not to mention opening battery covers :D

Merry Christmas All  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on December 26, 2009, 09:04:08 PM
Explorer to sort out the wine "getting desperate" not!  :D
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 26, 2009, 09:07:55 PM
Used my Raker to pull up some pins from the hinges at a closet.. :tu:
Sideclip used to cut alot of "Barbie-Bondage"..  ;)  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: P35 on December 26, 2009, 09:17:38 PM
tightened up the screws on a light switch cover with my Farmer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hobit on December 26, 2009, 11:03:24 PM
Used me LM Wave yesterday for opening presents and J2Os, today for putting a hole in my belt (which, ironically, will be used to hold said leatherman :P). By the way, I got my Wave yesterday! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 26, 2009, 11:11:25 PM
Used me LM Wave yesterday for opening presents and J2Os, today for putting a hole in my belt (which, ironically, will be used to hold said leatherman :P). By the way, I got my Wave yesterday! :D
Yay...  :cheers:
No pics...?  :think:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on December 27, 2009, 12:03:32 AM
I used the knife blade on the SkeleTool to open a package that had this in it
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hobit on December 27, 2009, 12:27:37 AM
Used me LM Wave yesterday for opening presents and J2Os, today for putting a hole in my belt (which, ironically, will be used to hold said leatherman :P). By the way, I got my Wave yesterday! :D
Yay...  :cheers:
No pics...?  :think:  :D
Well, I thought everyone had seen a LM Wave before, but I'll get a pic next time I'm using it :P What's the best way to use photos on this forum? :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 27, 2009, 09:21:53 AM
Used me LM Wave yesterday for opening presents and J2Os, today for putting a hole in my belt (which, ironically, will be used to hold said leatherman :P). By the way, I got my Wave yesterday! :D
Yay...  :cheers:
No pics...?  :think:  :D
Well, I thought everyone had seen a LM Wave before, but I'll get a pic next time I'm using it :P What's the best way to use photos on this forum? :)
What does a Wave look like..?  :o  :o
Hobit, If there ain't pics it haven't happened...  ;)  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RaptorMan on December 27, 2009, 03:14:14 PM
Used me LM Wave yesterday for opening presents and J2Os, today for putting a hole in my belt (which, ironically, will be used to hold said leatherman :P). By the way, I got my Wave yesterday! :D
Yay...  :cheers:
No pics...?  :think:  :D
Well, I thought everyone had seen a LM Wave before, but I'll get a pic next time I'm using it :P What's the best way to use photos on this forum? :)

It doesnt matter how many tools people have or see we still want to see them again!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on December 27, 2009, 03:29:33 PM
Used my Hunstman Slim to wrap some presents for the wife,  Cheers Gareth  :cheers:

i just saw this, you're very welcome mate. :tu:

Various SAKs went into cutting paper while wrapping (much faster than scissors IMO) and then my Pulse and P4 did quite a bit of unwrapping, installing batteries and cutting plastic ties etc.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on December 27, 2009, 10:06:07 PM
used the small blade on my climber to open a christmas pressie after a few pints, hence now a plaster on my thumb lol, really sharp   ;)

Paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on December 27, 2009, 10:26:59 PM
Not exactly the kind of elegant or life-saving task my Spirit is used to, but...

...I've just used my Spirit to almost pry open the cd tray of my notebook! That's because it seemed to be stuck, and I know it can be done with a pin, but I needed to listen to some Bob Marley so badly that I haven't cared a bit and did what it had to be done. Now I'm jammin' and I hope you like jammin' too... :D

Merry Christmas, guys. :)

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 27, 2009, 11:09:43 PM
I used the knife blade on the SkeleTool to open a package that had this in it

I have one of those , neat aren't they

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 28, 2009, 01:13:41 AM
I used the knife blade on the SkeleTool to open a package that had this in it

I have one of those , neat aren't they

Dunc

Interesting...

My Supertool didn't really look like that one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: texasflyfisher on January 01, 2010, 11:28:01 PM
I used the saw on my farmer to cut up the remains of the 10 pound holiday ham to give to my dogs. It took a while and some effort to saw through the big bone! All four dogs are in the backyard being real quite, happily gnawing on their ham bones.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on January 02, 2010, 12:27:16 AM
Today mine were mostly just ballast .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on January 03, 2010, 12:29:38 AM
Wave; to take down the outside Xmas lights  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 03, 2010, 12:39:23 AM
My MTs just kept my pockets from being lonely :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on January 06, 2010, 03:07:36 AM
Leatherman Surge

Knife- To cut a piece of foam to use as a sponge for applying silicone lubricant.

Pliers - To pull a spring through a tube

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on January 06, 2010, 03:32:47 AM
Gave the Wave a good clean and polish  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RaptorMan on January 06, 2010, 04:45:47 AM
Attacked a group of Ninja's with the BO Wave
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on January 06, 2010, 06:46:14 AM
I used my LM c301 to open up a pair of SAK's and a Shrade cheapie I got from the hardware store.

Used my Super Tinker earlier to break down a coke box for the trash.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on January 06, 2010, 10:48:57 AM
Used my Hunstman Slim to wrap some presents for the wife,  Cheers Gareth  :cheers:

i just saw this, you're very welcome mate. :tu:

Various SAKs went into cutting paper while wrapping (much faster than scissors IMO) and then my Pulse and P4 did quite a bit of unwrapping, installing batteries and cutting plastic ties etc.

how, exactly, do you cut paper with a SAK?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on January 06, 2010, 12:17:59 PM
With the knife.  My mum always used a butterknife.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on January 06, 2010, 02:39:13 PM
Attacked a group of Ninja's with the BO Wave

I hope they were not packing BO Mini's , you would of  been SO Ninja rogered if they were  :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on January 06, 2010, 03:59:04 PM
Went to breakfast with a friend , used my Vic Soldier to stir coffee . Our overzealous Server removed all our spoons .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 06, 2010, 07:07:22 PM
Attacked a group of Ninja's with the BO Wave

Only a "group"? :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 06, 2010, 07:27:43 PM
Used my Hunstman Slim to wrap some presents for the wife,  Cheers Gareth  :cheers:

i just saw this, you're very welcome mate. :tu:

Various SAKs went into cutting paper while wrapping (much faster than scissors IMO) and then my Pulse and P4 did quite a bit of unwrapping, installing batteries and cutting plastic ties etc.

how, exactly, do you cut paper with a SAK?

Well all I do is have the paper on the carpeted floor*, get a rough size and use the main blade to pierce and then slice through the paper.  If the blade is sharp enough (and it doesn't have to be all that sharp), then it should glide through the paper as if it wasn't there.  if the paper is thin and nasty then it's more likely to snag but normally it's not a problem.


*try very hard not to cut up the carpet, no pressure is required whatsoever ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on January 06, 2010, 07:32:52 PM
couldnt find the right screw driver......leatherman crunch didnt care:

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(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/S0TWkwQsBTI/AAAAAAAAIaU/tQw7cyxbJ-k/s640/06012010496.jpg)

10/10 (considering i didnt have anything better suited for the job)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on January 06, 2010, 07:39:02 PM
couldnt find the right screw driver......leatherman crunch didnt care:

10/10 (considering i didnt have anything better suited for the job)

That, to me, is the essence of what makes a good "EDC" multitool. In one word, adaptability. Good job CG :tu:

Myself, quite a boring day, but I used my Raker Ringtool to open the package containing my drink bottle holder, and the pliers on my Charge to thread the Tac Ties through the MOLLE webbing, as they were only just long enough!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 07, 2010, 01:01:01 AM
Used both a Wave and a Surge to reassemble a Kick into a custom SAK type tool. Then used my shiny brand new Swisstool to take apart and inspect the switch on a space heater.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: vivamanoy on January 07, 2010, 02:04:35 AM
I opened up an old radio and tightened the loose knob of the tuning dial with a cybertool lite.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Fishnuts2 on January 07, 2010, 02:32:14 AM
I used one of the jaws on a SOG Power Pliers as an alignment punch to install a new head on a satellite dish on someone's roof this morning.  -10 F is too cold!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on January 07, 2010, 05:46:00 AM
Modified a light to accept high power lithium cells.

Pliers - Used to remove the bottom spring

Hard Wire Cutter - To cut the spring

File - To smooth out the edges of the spring

Pliers- To insert the spring in its upright position.


How the heck did I go so long in life without one?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 07, 2010, 10:56:43 AM
So far I've used my SideClip to pull out drawing pins left over from the Christmas decs and the Awl on my Farmer to start a pilot hole for a screw in hook .


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on January 07, 2010, 08:49:39 PM
So far today I have bent a metal clip back into shape which was surprisingly tough to do with only a Skeletool, 2 sets of pliers would have been ideal I think, but we managed. And opened a bunch of boxes doing receiving.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 07, 2010, 09:11:57 PM
Used the chisel/scraper on my Spirit to remove he painted label from my ST X. Worked fantastically and the ST is way prettier now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on January 08, 2010, 05:34:29 AM
Leatherman Surge

Large Flat Screwdriver/Pry Tool -

To demonstrate to a then potential and now satisfied customer how easy it would be to "pick" their improperly installed front door open with nothing but a flat screwdriver in 15 seconds.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on January 09, 2010, 02:02:14 PM
Hiker got used last night at work...a patient locked himself in the bathroom...again...and I used the caplifter/large flat head, to "pick" the lock.  Instead of being able to pop to the lock by pushing in, the lock on my side of the door looked like a very large flat head screw and simply turned and unlocked the door.  The girls were terribly impressed. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on January 09, 2010, 03:03:05 PM
Today I've been trying (with no luck) to fix one of my family's old clocks (those with a pendulum, you know). The Spirit did very well but the problem is me: I have no idea how those things work. I'll keep trying though.

Used the chisel/scraper on my Spirit to remove he painted label from my ST X. Worked fantastically and the ST is way prettier now.

A Spirit doing stuff to a Swisstool X?
Sounds like multitool porn. :tu::D

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 09, 2010, 04:07:50 PM
used my clutch to remove the remains of the broken key out of the padlock on my shed, it broke last night before i went to work as was getting mt bicycle out, pulled it out perfectly today,  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on January 09, 2010, 07:05:43 PM
Dismantling an alarm clock. :pok: Okay, I didn't dismantle it, I took the battery cover of.  Happy now? :angel:

My Black&Decker power screwdriver's bit was too big to fit in the screw.  Instead of having to dig around my tool bag for a smaller bit or a screwdriver with a smaller head, I used my Super Tinker to open it up.

Love that SAK!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on January 09, 2010, 07:09:04 PM
I used a Powerlock (left out after the "which is toughest" thread) to open Kelly's extremely well wrapped parcel that arrived this morning......

It took me about 2 hours :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on January 09, 2010, 11:01:08 PM
My 2½ year daughter tries to steal my Sideclip whenever she needs something fixed.. :D :D
Earlier one of her dolls "needed" to have a scarf removed and she came and tried to take the MT that was on the table..  ;)
She's a quick learner..  :tu: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on January 09, 2010, 11:26:57 PM
I used a Powerlock (left out after the "which is toughest" thread) to open Kelly's extremely well wrapped parcel that arrived this morning......

It took me about 2 hours :D
I'm' sorry.  I had seen too many threads where people who had gotten stuff in the mail that had been torn open and contents lost so I just taped the heck out of the packages that I've sent.  Sorry about that.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on January 09, 2010, 11:29:22 PM
I used a Powerlock (left out after the "which is toughest" thread) to open Kelly's extremely well wrapped parcel that arrived this morning......

It took me about 2 hours :D
I'm' sorry.  I had seen too many threads where people who had gotten stuff in the mail that had been torn open and contents lost so I just taped the heck out of the packages that I've sent.  Sorry about that.  :)

Lol - not at all. I'd much rather that than the dreaded empty box! Anyway, the pleasure of getting new stuff lasts longer if it takes longer to open ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 09, 2010, 11:36:15 PM
Atwood Funnybone tightened a couple of loose nuts on the treadmill.  Basking in the glory of victory, it also received the honor of popping open a bottle of Bass.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on January 10, 2010, 06:09:48 AM
I used my Vic Spirit, LM blast, Vice Grip Tool box and Vic modding kit to build a AR 15 carbine. Could not of asked for better tools to work with.
Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 10, 2010, 05:57:49 PM
Used my CT34 to gently pry the scale on my Swisstool to loosen up the overly tightened implements.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 10, 2010, 08:05:44 PM
Just had to pull apart my daughter's alarm clock, she had unscrewed the little legs and so there was a couple of nuts rattling around inside and nothing to screw the legs back into. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 10, 2010, 08:29:50 PM
But most importantly, which tool did you use?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 10, 2010, 10:58:18 PM
But most importantly, which tool did you use?

Oh good question, I used a LM Flare.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on January 10, 2010, 11:30:33 PM
But most importantly, which tool did you use?

Oh good question, I used a LM Flare.  :)

You have one too.  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on January 10, 2010, 11:34:43 PM
Used my hands to switch a light bulb  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 10, 2010, 11:37:49 PM
But most importantly, which tool did you use?

Oh good question, I used a LM Flare.  :)

You have one too.  :ahhh

D'oh, I meant Fuse. :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 10, 2010, 11:55:20 PM
Used a Charge to work on my crampons.  Was experimenting with extending the frontpoints.  Cut a couple of Aluminum spacers with the metal saw.  Then removed the bolt with the Allen wrench (4mm)

The experiment was a failure, but it was unrelated to the Charge.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 11, 2010, 09:30:29 AM
used the blade on my commander to remove the extensive packaging on one of the kids toys ,  :-\

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 11, 2010, 05:02:58 PM
The screen on my phone suddenly stopped working. I could see it was just a loose connection in the flip hinge mechanism (it's a Sidekick - Hiptop for you foreigners). Used the CT34 to take the screen off and tighten down the screws on the back of the flip screen hinge that had worked their way loose. I didn't have a Torx small enough, but the eyeglass driver did the job fantastically. Works perfectly now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on January 12, 2010, 07:53:50 PM
Used the Swiss Champ and Explorer to replace a broken door knob today.  Used the file on the Swiss Champ to file down a rough patch where the latch was sticking when the knob turned and the explorer to tighten all the screws. Worked like a charm. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 12, 2010, 09:03:52 PM
LM wave Phillips screw driver, fixed a lock  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 13, 2010, 03:15:13 AM
Used my LM Juice Xe6 to pull a stubborn toothpick out of my turkey-bacon-triple-decker club sandwich, over at the Marlton Diner, 1 hour ago!! :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 13, 2010, 11:42:33 AM
I fixed the girls duck game this am, it wasnt turning around, all fixed now, sadly i think i accidentally broke a wire off of the speaker and now there is no annoying duck song  ::)  :rofl:

  paul
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010219-6.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 13, 2010, 12:44:17 PM
I fixed the girls duck game this am, it wasnt turning around, all fixed now, sadly i think i accidentally broke a wire off of the speaker and now there is no annoying duck song  ::)  :rofl:

  paul


Yeah, sure. ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 13, 2010, 12:51:19 PM
I fixed the girls duck game this am, it wasnt turning around, all fixed now, sadly i think i accidentally broke a wire off of the speaker and now there is no annoying duck song  ::)  :rofl:

  paul


Yeah, sure. ;) :D
I have some prime swamp land I want to sell you ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 13, 2010, 01:13:11 PM
lol, yeah really i just slipped,  :rofl: now what else can i take apart, there is a toy baby that is a little to noisy  >:D


hhmm swamp land sounds interesting, this could be our stag world  :tu: we could all roam free and catch ducks ,  :D quot johnny vorn on top gear  :rofl: i added the duck part  ;)
paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on January 15, 2010, 02:12:55 AM
If I hadn't carried my MT today, I would have needed to call a tow truck($75~125), go to the closest Western Auto/Auto Zone and pay ($50+) for the repair.

Torrential rains have hit my island 24 hrs for the last 3 days! Tow trucks are scarce since so many cars are failing from the floods and the mechanic shops are backed up from the same thing.

Soooo.....

My upper radiator hose broke right near the "C" clamp and the car overheated.

Leatherman Wave

Serrated Knife - Cutting 1" off the heavy gauge cord reinforced radiator hose.

Needlenose Pliers - Removing the spring clamp

Large Flat Screwdriver/Pry tool - Scraping the gunked off piece of broken hose off of the radiator.

Needlenose Pliers - Re-fastening the clamp.

Main Pliers - Opening the air valve(bolt) of the coolant system to allow topping-up a completely drained system with strained(with a spare sock) water. We were calf deep in flood water so water was easy to come by.


 :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 15, 2010, 02:14:27 AM
Good job mate. :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on January 15, 2010, 08:41:34 AM
ACHË, your story would make Tim Leatherman proud  :tu:

That is where he came up with the idea, car troubles  :D

You should send your story to their website.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 15, 2010, 10:12:31 AM
If I hadn't carried my MT today, I would have needed to call a tow truck($75~125), go to the closest Western Auto/Auto Zone and pay ($50+) for the repair.

Torrential rains have hit my island 24 hrs for the last 3 days! Tow trucks are scarce since so many cars are failing from the floods and the mechanic shops are backed up from the same thing.

Soooo.....

My upper radiator hose broke right near the "C" clamp and the car overheated.

Leatherman Wave

Serrated Knife - Cutting 1" off the heavy gauge cord reinforced radiator hose.

Needlenose Pliers - Removing the spring clamp

Large Flat Screwdriver/Pry tool - Scraping the gunked off piece of broken hose off of the radiator.

Needlenose Pliers - Re-fastening the clamp.

Main Pliers - Opening the air valve(bolt) of the coolant system to allow topping-up a completely drained system with strained(with a spare sock) water. We were calf deep in flood water so water was easy to come by.


 :multi:


Thats exactly what multitools are for  :D Great story and nice to see the Wave done a good job , thanks for sharing  :tu: and you really must send the story to Leatherman .


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 15, 2010, 07:13:25 PM
Kick today ,used Phillips to remove plastic gutter covers , and the flat head to replace a few door plates,the wave stayed in my pocket holder, ahh bless  :D 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 15, 2010, 07:19:31 PM
If I hadn't carried my MT today, I would have needed to call a tow truck($75~125), go to the closest Western Auto/Auto Zone and pay ($50+) for the repair.

Torrential rains have hit my island 24 hrs for the last 3 days! Tow trucks are scarce since so many cars are failing from the floods and the mechanic shops are backed up from the same thing.

Soooo.....

My upper radiator hose broke right near the "C" clamp and the car overheated.

Leatherman Wave

Serrated Knife - Cutting 1" off the heavy gauge cord reinforced radiator hose.

Needlenose Pliers - Removing the spring clamp

Large Flat Screwdriver/Pry tool - Scraping the gunked off piece of broken hose off of the radiator.

Needlenose Pliers - Re-fastening the clamp.

Main Pliers - Opening the air valve(bolt) of the coolant system to allow topping-up a completely drained system with strained(with a spare sock) water. We were calf deep in flood water so water was easy to come by.


 :multi:


 :tu:

Score MT:1  Entropy of the Universe: 0
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on January 15, 2010, 07:22:34 PM
ACHË -  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on January 18, 2010, 09:40:10 PM
Fixed an itermitent stove element ( used Spirit file to remove crud , bent spring retention clips back into shape ). It also assisted me in a minor repair to a clothes drier . My Alox Soldier opened several tins of cat food .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on January 19, 2010, 01:40:02 AM
Punched a hole in my Capri Sun juice pouch and cut a flap off a Pepsi box.  Neither very big, but DAAAANG life is much simpler when you have a blade on you.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sean on January 19, 2010, 03:07:25 AM
Gerber 600 was the choice today for ease of plier head extraction.  Amateur Radio activities saw
wires fed into a tuner and the file was used to grind down a contact on a Morse Code key.  Worked
well.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on January 19, 2010, 05:37:01 PM
Mine opened cat food cans , and sawed a stick to fix a fridge shelf .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 19, 2010, 05:44:29 PM
Just used my Skeketool to tighten up my Daughters pair of compass's so she could do her maths homework .
And the knife blade to sharpen her pencil .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: seagullplayer on January 19, 2010, 06:34:55 PM
Used my Stanley 12 in 1 to repair a bag sealer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 22, 2010, 10:20:02 AM
Actually a list of things I did over the last couple days since I haven't been able to get on here:

Tore apart and fixed a computer for a friend's Mom.

Stripped down my Girlfriend's old computer and swapped some of the parts into the new one I built her.

Took care of a couple loose cabinets in the kitchen that have been driving me nuts.

Tore down and re-assembled the vacuum cleaner.

Tightened an annoying loose shifter on a friend's car (it was bugging the crap outta me from the passenger seat so I fixed it when they were pumping gas lol)

Took apart a friend's old bed frame.

Cut open and broke down some boxes from IKEA.

Built a new bed frame that was in those boxes.

Cut my fingernails.

Everything was done with my Swisstool X. Performed every job perfectly. On the bed frame projects I kinda found myself wishing I had the plus kit though. May have to hit up Tim for one of those one of these days. Also, while building the new frame, we had to torque the screwdriver really damn hard seeing as the holes were all drilled a bit too small. Even turning the thing so hard it hurt, the driver never really slipped, even when she was using it and she has slightly arthritic hands. On one of the computer projects I had to use the pliers for some small work, and surprisingly the stubby plier head worked a lot better than I would have expected for the task. I'd say the Swisstool has proven itself pretty well the last couple days  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 22, 2010, 10:36:27 AM
Good post you have been busy  :D  Yeh you can always depend on a Swisstool  :multi:


dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 22, 2010, 10:42:32 AM
Yep. And I've gotten a few positive comments about it too. A lot more than I've ever gotten about any of my Leathermans  ;) What can I say, sheeple love the Swiss  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 23, 2010, 03:11:06 PM
Re-affixed my front license plate that was falling off. One of the screws had decided it was time to head off on it's own apparently. Not a big task, but hey, Swisstool to the rescue once again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on January 24, 2010, 04:43:39 AM
Not actually today, but last Wednesday used a PST to swap some fuses about in the car, as the heating / AC blowers had stopped working on the way to a foorball match and we couldn't see where we were going. I did try with the Swisstool that lives under the dash, right by the fusebox, but the pliers were too fat to get in between the rows of fuses!

It was dark and wet and cold, so I was grateful for the PST in my laptop bag as I'd left it in there having rushed from work, otherwise we may still be on that car park now!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 24, 2010, 09:50:47 AM
Used the blade on one of my Wenger Rangers to cut some plastic to cover my passenger side front window of my care that was broken into! >:(

Personally, I want to use that same blade for when I find that thief!  So I can strangle him with his own intestines!!!!! :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on January 25, 2010, 08:31:20 AM
Used my skele and vic spirit with the ratchet and 2 # 10 torx bits to take apart two used Bear MTs for spare parts, going to build myself a new one :D Right now the parts are soaking in WD-40.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on January 25, 2010, 12:32:19 PM
used my PT-540 to weave part of my chainmaille shirt
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on January 25, 2010, 01:21:14 PM
used my PT-540 to weave part of my chainmaille shirt

Pics of the shirt  :pok:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 26, 2010, 04:47:03 PM
Tightened up some loose screws on the kitchen table. As usual, ST-X. Man I love this thing. Even if it is quickly developing an alarming amount of pliers play...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 26, 2010, 05:19:52 PM
Alox Rambler to remove an old hard drive and replace it with a new hard drive (Laptop).  Magnetic tip is a thing of beauty (But be careful in a computer with it!)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 28, 2010, 01:51:57 PM
I just put up a coat rack with my Spirit .


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on January 28, 2010, 03:56:56 PM
used my PT-540 to weave part of my chainmaille shirt

Pics of the shirt  :pok:  :D

Ok, when it is finished, right now it just looks like a generic sheet of stainless steel maille
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 28, 2010, 05:47:07 PM
used my PT-540 to weave part of my chainmaille shirt

Pics of the shirt  :pok:  :D

Ok, when it is finished, right now it just looks like a generic sheet of stainless steel maille

Are you a reenactor Magnus?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: vivamanoy on January 29, 2010, 02:04:38 AM
I tightened a brake lever of a bicycle with a ct 29
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eCustomKnife on January 29, 2010, 06:39:10 PM
Well,

I managed to replace the power supply in my main computer w/ a Leatherman Squirt!
Took about an hour....w/ "real tools" it probably would have taken a little less!
fmg
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 29, 2010, 10:01:57 PM
Wrong topic new guy  :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on January 29, 2010, 10:19:09 PM
Wrong topic new guy  :pok: :pok:

No it's not  :angel:

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 31, 2010, 05:01:51 AM
I'm pretty sure you cheated Benner. Or I'm going out of my damn mind. Which wouldn't surprise me in the least at this point.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 31, 2010, 05:36:00 AM
I used my Ti to do lots of piddling about getting a loft bed built today.

Job done  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on January 31, 2010, 07:26:56 AM
Does opening a bottle of beer for a friend with my Skeletool count? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 31, 2010, 08:43:42 AM
Used the wire cutters on my Spirit to cut a clothing tag and the scissors to cut a first aid bandage down to size for my Daughts finger which she hurt while skating .


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 31, 2010, 08:52:39 AM
My now ubiquitous Swisstool X repaired a ceiling fan, opened a bag of bird seed, and sliced me some cheese.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on January 31, 2010, 10:57:24 AM
Does opening a bottle of beer for a friend with my Skeletool count? :D

you know, the skeletool has the best damn bottle opener of any multitool IMO.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on January 31, 2010, 11:10:10 AM
you know, the skeletool has the best damn bottle opener of any multitool IMO.

I have yet to try the skeletool for bottle opening :-\ that is today's challenge :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 31, 2010, 01:05:20 PM
you know, the skeletool has the best damn bottle opener of any multitool IMO.

I have yet to try the skeletool for bottle opening :-\ that is today's challenge :D

Nope, it's the Swiss Champ, it's been scientifically proven. :D

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/th_MVI_0970.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/?action=view&current=MVI_0970.flv)

 ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2010, 01:20:56 PM
Amazing what you can do with video trickery. The Skeletool was clearly the best ;)

Myself, in the wee small hours of this morning used the file on my TTi to sort out the cutters on a PST that I was servicing. I'd tried with a Core first, but the file was too big to reach into the little recesses, the TTi worked perfectly.

I actually serviced two PSTs last night in fact, and got great results from both. One is part of a trade I'm working on, the other (with the new reprofiled cutters) is likely to become a user, although I'm running out of places to stash them  :think:

PST count as of 31st January 2010: 26 (ish)  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on January 31, 2010, 01:25:01 PM
although I'm running out of places to stash them   :think:

PST count as of 31st January 2010: 26 (ish)  :P
:o :o

I can always store some of those for you, Dave... :angel:  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2010, 02:03:54 PM
Well in truth a few of them are going out as part of trades tomorrow, but I appreciate you kind offer ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on January 31, 2010, 02:43:52 PM
Well in truth a few of them are going out as part of trades tomorrow, but I appreciate you kind offer ;)
Just trying to help mate..  :tu:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hawkchucker on January 31, 2010, 03:01:41 PM
I prefer this bottle opener.
(http://vid242.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/NikodemousNDW/Videos/th_BottleOpener.jpg) (http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/NikodemousNDW/Videos/?action=view&current=BottleOpener.flv)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on January 31, 2010, 06:27:26 PM
Does opening a bottle of beer for a friend with my Skeletool count? :D

you know, the skeletool has the best damn bottle opener of any multitool IMO.
No need to open the tool to get to it, beer served in under a second :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on January 31, 2010, 06:50:21 PM
I'm pretty sure you cheated Benner. Or I'm going out of my damn mind. Which wouldn't surprise me in the least at this point.

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike on January 31, 2010, 11:03:24 PM
We have some really large trees on our property, some of which have some really large ivy growing up them. Eventually this will kill the trees. So while I was putzing around I took out my Swisstool and used the saw to cut through the vines. To give you an idea, the one section of ivy I cut was 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 31, 2010, 11:22:45 PM
Adjusted the BISS (Base Idle Set Screw) on a friend's Eclipse. Swisstool got it's daily use, and her car no longer tries to die at idle  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on February 05, 2010, 12:34:18 AM
Both my Vic Pioneer and Spirit got quite a workout today , I was working in a very confined space , couldn't fit by fat body and very many tools . My little Swiss friends saved me several trips down the ladder .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on February 06, 2010, 02:15:46 PM
Due to this snowstorm.  I hearby declare ice scrapers and snow shovels"MULTITOOLS"!!! :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 07, 2010, 12:25:42 AM
Used my std Spirit to unjam a sticking valve in an inflatable boat and then used it again to cut 5 lenghths of rope .


Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on February 08, 2010, 02:58:55 PM
Used the pliers of my Skeletool cx to cut some wires off some components that are salvageable.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on February 08, 2010, 03:19:10 PM
Used the tip of a 74mm blade to dig the flippin' annoying splinter out of my finger whilst observing the procedure through the magnifier of an old Champion propped up on the edge of the kitchen worktop.

I can think of more fun things to be doing with both.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on February 11, 2010, 01:11:08 AM
Today, I used a Vic Spirit awl to make a hole in plasterboard, then hammer in a raw plug  :P and insert a screw,

On that screw, I hung my 20th Anniversary Leatherman Wave in it's lovely display case.

Then, I held the Spirit up to the case so it could see the way the Leatherman gets the nice foam bed, while it was covered in plaster dust and had a headache, before tossing it back in the drawer.

It sucks to be a Vic in this house I tell ya :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Swiss Man on February 11, 2010, 01:40:13 AM
Today I got the "honor" of driving the plow truck (salting highway). They are loud, bumpy and handle like a box of rocks.

So today I had crud all over my windows, reaching down for the window washer knob I noticed that it was MISSING :ahhh

So while driving down the road in a snow I had to get my ST300 out and turn the stubby little post sticking out of the dash. :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 11, 2010, 01:52:20 AM
Today, I used a Vic Spirit awl to make a hole in plasterboard, then hammer in a raw plug  :P and insert a screw,

On that screw, I hung my 20th Anniversary Leatherman Wave in it's lovely display case.

Then, I held the Spirit up to the case so it could see the way the Leatherman gets the nice foam bed, while it was covered in plaster dust and had a headache, before tossing it back in the drawer.

It sucks to be a Vic in this house I tell ya :D

 :rofl:

Or is it just that you didn't trust any LM's to do the job properly?

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs5/f/2006/349/c/6/Hide_by_NerdXV.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on February 11, 2010, 01:55:24 AM
Hehe. In truth - I was going to use a PST but the Spirit was closer and didn't involve stretching!

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 11, 2010, 01:59:37 AM
Hehe. In truth - I was going to use a PST but the Spirit was closer and didn't involve stretching!



best tool is the one to hand as they say. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on February 11, 2010, 02:00:11 AM
And it performed admirably!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on February 11, 2010, 08:21:39 AM
Today, I used a Vic Spirit awl to make a hole in plasterboard, then hammer in a raw plug  :P and insert a screw,

On that screw, I hung my 20th Anniversary Leatherman Wave in it's lovely display case.

Then, I held the Spirit up to the case so it could see the way the Leatherman gets the nice foam bed, while it was covered in plaster dust and had a headache, before tossing it back in the drawer.

It sucks to be a Vic in this house I tell ya :D

 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 11, 2010, 10:25:23 AM
Today, I used a Vic Spirit awl to make a hole in plasterboard, then hammer in a raw plug  :P and insert a screw,

On that screw, I hung my 20th Anniversary Leatherman Wave in it's lovely display case.

Then, I held the Spirit up to the case so it could see the way the Leatherman gets the nice foam bed, while it was covered in plaster dust and had a headache, before tossing it back in the drawer.

It sucks to be a Vic in this house I tell ya :D



"This Leatherman was brought to you today with the help of Victorinox "   :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I reckon that Spirit is the real workhorse in your house Dave  :P  unsung hero  ;)

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on February 11, 2010, 08:06:47 PM
I've used my Spirit to fight evil and fix my marriage.

A.

PS Ok, I've just used it to open a bottle of wine. Cheers MTO! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on February 11, 2010, 11:22:30 PM
I used my SwissMemory's blade to open a DVD.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chako on February 12, 2010, 12:42:31 AM
Used my Leatherman to remove an access panel on a network printer to fiddle with the network card found therein. The Phillips on the knifeless Fuse works like a charm on several sizes. It was a pleasure to use the tool for one of the reasons why I carry it around.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on February 12, 2010, 12:42:53 AM
I used the pliers on a Clutch to open jammed up blades on a bunch of manky SAKs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on February 12, 2010, 04:23:43 AM
I used my Skeletool to cut back some bamboo the snow had pulled down.

The good pruners are in the shed behind 31" of snow, and my back hurts.

(http://picasaweb.google.com/padlock6/CameraDump_2610#5437199218589472098)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 12, 2010, 10:25:02 AM
Used my Kick to repair a broken sword.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on February 13, 2010, 11:41:34 PM
Used the butterknife (first time I've used it actually) on my Spirit S to cut off the partly shredded serpentine belt for my water pump change. Went through the belt like it wasn't even there. Rest of the project on the other hand? Well I'm only halfway done and I'm already beyond the pissed off stage.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rhino1227 on February 14, 2010, 02:41:03 AM
I used my Charge TI to open a package that contained my first Atwood tool !! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on February 14, 2010, 03:23:56 AM
I used my Charge TI to open a package that contained my first Atwood tool !! 

There's a kind of symmetry in using a multi to open a packet containing a multi isn't there :)

Today, I used a Vic Spirit awl to make a hole in plasterboard, then hammer in a raw plug  :P and insert a screw,

On that screw, I hung my 20th Anniversary Leatherman Wave in it's lovely display case.

Then, I held the Spirit up to the case so it could see the way the Leatherman gets the nice foam bed, while it was covered in plaster dust and had a headache, before tossing it back in the drawer.

It sucks to be a Vic in this house I tell ya :D



"This Leatherman was brought to you today with the help of Victorinox "   :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I reckon that Spirit is the real workhorse in your house Dave  :P  unsung hero  ;)

Dunc

Damn - rumbled ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on February 14, 2010, 03:45:39 AM
Score one more for the Spirit. The chisel/scraper was PERFECT for removing the old water pump gasket.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on February 14, 2010, 04:25:53 AM
I usually carry a Vic Spirit, but have been carrying a Leatherman Pulse this week for variety sake.

Today I used the Pulse to remove a plug from my wife's car's glove compartment so I could access the cabin filters.

Yesterday, I used the bottle/can opener to remove the top from a root beer bottle for my wife.  Earlier this week, I used the Pulse and a PocketWrench II to replace a rusty rivet on the mail box with a bolt and nut.  The scissors was handy for cutting out a coupon, too.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on February 14, 2010, 05:03:22 AM
I'm not sure if the LM c301 counts as a multitool, but I used mine to break apart LEGO's today.  It worked very well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 15, 2010, 11:01:18 AM
the kick assisted me on a service on a watch today  :tu:

paul

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010227-5.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on February 23, 2010, 12:07:06 AM
Fixed a keyboard drawer for a coworker and adjusted my file folder box with a Skeletool and a Vic Tourist respectively. Used the Skele again to clean out a clogged up drier :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jim guy on February 23, 2010, 03:05:37 AM
man where to start, working at a furniture store I use my mt so much! Today I used a powerlock to unwrap 8 sofas, took apart a bed, tightend up a few table legs. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on February 23, 2010, 03:26:03 AM
Today saw (figuratively and literally) the use of my Explorer Plus to read the color bands on a resistor in my Physics lab... I still maintain the "brown" band was really red. -_-
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on February 23, 2010, 11:52:33 AM
the kick assisted me on a service on a watch today  :tu:

paul

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010227-5.jpg)

Paul,
Do you think would this tool be any good for occasional use?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAXA-TYPE-WATERPROOF-3-JAW-SCREW-BACK-WATCH-CASE-OPENER_W0QQitemZ270520264866QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM?hash=item3efc43a8a2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAXA-TYPE-WATERPROOF-3-JAW-SCREW-BACK-WATCH-CASE-OPENER_W0QQitemZ270520264866QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM?hash=item3efc43a8a2)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 23, 2010, 12:00:48 PM
the kick assisted me on a service on a watch today  :tu:

paul

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010227-5.jpg)

Paul,
Do you think would this tool be any good for occasional use?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAXA-TYPE-WATERPROOF-3-JAW-SCREW-BACK-WATCH-CASE-OPENER_W0QQitemZ270520264866QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM?hash=item3efc43a8a2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAXA-TYPE-WATERPROOF-3-JAW-SCREW-BACK-WATCH-CASE-OPENER_W0QQitemZ270520264866QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM?hash=item3efc43a8a2)

mine is a copy of a jaxa sparky, so yes there great tools mate, TBH you could buy a complete set up for less than £15 including a good copy of a jaxa with it, i think i paid £20 all in for my kit,

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on February 23, 2010, 12:27:30 PM
Thanks mate!  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on February 23, 2010, 12:35:37 PM
Used my Micra to cut the scab off the recovering wound on my finger.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 23, 2010, 04:30:12 PM
Used my Micra to cut the scab off the recovering wound on my finger.

yuk  :D

i used the serrated saw on my wave to cut cardboard tubes to make wheels for the cardboard monster trucks the girls made today  :tu:

paul

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010252-3.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010250-4.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on February 23, 2010, 05:38:32 PM
Used my Micra to cut the scab off the recovering wound on my finger.

yuk  :D

i used the serrated saw on my wave to cut cardboard tubes to make wheels for the cardboard monster trucks the girls made today  :tu:

paul

It's just a scab, man...  :twak:  :D :D thing was just asking to be removed.

And I presume those are your girls, Paul? Adorable kids. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on February 23, 2010, 06:22:13 PM
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010250-4.jpg)

Toblerone...  :drool:

Switzerland: chocolate and SAK's.
And it is sooooo close from here... >:D :D

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 23, 2010, 06:56:18 PM
Used my Micra to cut the scab off the recovering wound on my finger.

yuk  :D

i used the serrated saw on my wave to cut cardboard tubes to make wheels for the cardboard monster trucks the girls made today  :tu:

paul

It's just a scab, man...  :twak:  :D :D thing was just asking to be removed.

And I presume those are your girls, Paul? Adorable kids. :)

yep 2 of mine, they had fun as did i  :D

well spotted andrea , left over box from Christmas  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on February 24, 2010, 12:56:05 AM
I used a Suspension to open a clamshell containing a new Octane. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 24, 2010, 08:00:11 PM
i used the pliers and the  blade on the kick to remove a broken pipe on a tumble drier, sdaly cut my finger, wow that blade is sharp  :-\ claret everywhere  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 25, 2010, 03:19:14 AM
i used the pliers and the  blade on the kick to remove a broken pipe on a tumble drier, sdaly cut my finger, wow that blade is sharp  :-\ claret everywhere  :D

Oops.  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on February 25, 2010, 03:49:25 AM
I used a Suspension to open a clamshell containing a new Octane. :)

And now you have a clamshell opener.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on February 25, 2010, 04:02:23 AM
Use a LM K503x to clean sand out of my laptop.  Damn iron sands around here get stuck to every mildly magnetic component.  LM to the rescue.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on February 25, 2010, 08:33:56 AM
Used the Philips bit on my Skeletool CX to tighten some screws on some display boards.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on February 25, 2010, 10:23:08 PM
Leatherman Surge

To remove about 50 of the tags that get stapled on the end of lumber.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/LumberStapledonTags.jpg)
No other set of pliers could grab those staples firmly enough to pull them out.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on February 26, 2010, 01:07:22 AM
Decided to carry my LM Wave via pocket clip, I didn't think it would get any use today but I was wrong. One use particular made me feel like I save the day, well my wife's anyways. Sears is closing in the town next to us and we wanted to check and see what they had on sale. She has to use the bathroom and a few mins later I am hearing her call to me from in there. I pop my head in the ladies room and ask her if she is alright. She says she needs the TP and the dispenser is not working. Somehow paper had gotten messed up and was coming off in thin strips. I asked if anyone else is in there and see what I can do. Appears the dispenser requires a key to open it, I look and scratch my head and I ended up using the Wave's large screwdriver blade (not the bit style) to pop it open and resolve the issue. Might not seem like much to some folks but when your wife is handicapped and can resolve the situation it makes you glad that your packing a trusty tool  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on February 26, 2010, 01:42:48 PM
Thanks, I thought it was a quite ingenious save   ;) Got a whole bunch of clothes for our 3 yr old for 100 bucks (we are talking like 12 items) and a new pair of pants for me.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on February 27, 2010, 07:59:39 AM
I attempted to use my Kick screwdriver to lever some wood, and it promptly snapped off near the pivot.

More interestingly, the blade also snapped at the pivot. That seemed a little odd.


I also used the small screwdriver to undo the bolts in an old cabinet (the bolts had little holes in the side to leverage them, like a C-Spanner, my screwdriver is ground to be sort of awlish, so I was able to misuse it for the the task)

pliers to pull out a mis-placed nail.

SAK Waiter to cut make sandwiches and open a brew.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on February 27, 2010, 08:05:13 AM
Poor Kick!  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on February 27, 2010, 08:27:45 AM
Oh Noes!

(http://i46.tinypic.com/9px5yt.jpg)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/213oi29.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on February 27, 2010, 08:31:07 AM
Another reason to buy swiss I suppose.

Yes yes, I was probably misusing it, but they're so brittle! I've misued the cap lifter on a sak plenty of times and never had this problem.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on February 27, 2010, 01:17:55 PM
EEk!  Breakage is an 'oh noes!!1!!one' incident!  I'd still send it in to see if the guarantee will cover it though :)

Used my SAK ranger to slice open my finger today and bleed all over myself.  Got a nice hole in my left index finger now.  Silly idiot! :doh:

I later used it to open six bottles of beer.  Much better use :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 27, 2010, 02:21:59 PM
Another reason to buy swiss I suppose.

Yes yes, I was probably misusing it, but they're so brittle! I've misued the cap lifter on a sak plenty of times and never had this problem.

I suppose it depends on just how much pressure you were putting on it.  I'd expect it to be able to put up with a bit of pressure, but I wouldn't throw my full weight onto it either.

I'd think the warranty will still cover it mate.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jock1 on February 27, 2010, 03:06:57 PM
Closest I can come is given my Swisschamp to my sister to cut up a croissant not excatly the most macho but usefull
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 27, 2010, 07:49:20 PM
showing off my swiss spirit to my boss who carries an SAK pioneer. other than that it stayed in the holster.

I carry both.  i don't know why...


I used my spirit's serrated blade to cut some zip ties (no sawing needed, it's that sharp), the scissors to cut label tape, the small flathead to pry open a coworkers briefcase, and the saw to see the inside of a golfball for some reason.  The large flat head/cap lifter will open my beer after work. 

I used my pioneer to scrap some undesired hardened crap off my bottle of hot sauce.   BTW I actually have the pioneer rancher, it has a hooked pruning blade instead of a can opener.  I have the spirit for the can opener, and it makes a great staple removal tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on February 27, 2010, 07:53:28 PM
showing off my swiss spirit to my boss who carries an SAK pioneer. other than that it stayed in the holster.

I carry both.  i don't know why...


I used my spirit's serrated blade to cut some zip ties (no sawing needed, it's that sharp), the scissors to cut label tape, the small flathead to pry open a coworkers briefcase, and the saw to see the inside of a golfball for some reason.  The large flat head/cap lifter will open my beer after work. 

I used my pioneer to scrap some undesired hardened crap off my bottle of hot sauce.   BTW I actually have the pioneer rancher, it has a hooked pruning blade instead of a can opener.  I have the spirit for the can opener, and it makes a great staple removal tool.
Welcome to the forum gg35 :D (the gadgetguy family is growing ??? :D) what does the inside of a golf ball look like? :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on February 27, 2010, 07:54:55 PM

I carry both.  i don't know why...


I used my spirit's serrated blade to cut some zip ties (no sawing needed, it's that sharp), the scissors to cut label tape, the small flathead to pry open a coworkers briefcase, and the saw to see the inside of a golfball for some reason.  The large flat head/cap lifter will open my beer after work. 

I used my pioneer to scrap some undesired hardened crap off my bottle of hot sauce.   BTW I actually have the pioneer rancher, it has a hooked pruning blade instead of a can opener.  I have the spirit for the can opener, and it makes a great staple removal tool.

Hi gadgetguy35 and (http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/Smileys/createphpidwhite_arial_3_2_WelcomeT.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 27, 2010, 08:31:29 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys!  I feel just as welcome here as I do at EDCF.  I have emerged blinking from my house as EDCF went down for maintenance this week, and I realized there were other "homes" on the net.  I look forward to many many posts here. 

BTW, the inside of the ball I cut open was solid pink composite.  it is a two piece callaway ball, meaning the core is one piece and the white cover is the second.  My spirit saw ate right through it.  If you plan on doing this, please secure the ball in a vice prior to commencing the shredding.  My bandaid proves that Vic saws are sharp and golf balls are wobbly!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on February 27, 2010, 08:40:47 PM
showing off my swiss spirit to my boss who carries an SAK pioneer. other than that it stayed in the holster.

I carry both.  i don't know why...


I used my spirit's serrated blade to cut some zip ties (no sawing needed, it's that sharp), the scissors to cut label tape, the small flathead to pry open a coworkers briefcase, and the saw to see the inside of a golfball for some reason.  The large flat head/cap lifter will open my beer after work. 

I used my pioneer to scrap some undesired hardened crap off my bottle of hot sauce.   BTW I actually have the pioneer rancher, it has a hooked pruning blade instead of a can opener.  I have the spirit for the can opener, and it makes a great staple removal tool.
Welcome to the forum gg35 :D (the gadgetguy family is growing ??? :D) what does the inside of a golf ball look like? :cheers:

Maybe I should go back to "UnSub".   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rhino1227 on February 27, 2010, 08:43:15 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys!  I feel just as welcome here as I do at EDCF.  I have emerged blinking from my house as EDCF went down for maintenance this week, and I realized there were other "homes" on the net.  I look forward to many many posts here. 

BTW, the inside of the ball I cut open was solid pink composite.  it is a two piece callaway ball, meaning the core is one piece and the white cover is the second.  My spirit saw ate right through it.  If you plan on doing this, please secure the ball in a vice prior to commencing the shredding.  My bandaid proves that Vic saws are sharp and golf balls are wobbly!

You used a Callaway ball !!!  Those aren't cheap golf balls.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 27, 2010, 08:45:15 PM
Maybe I should go back to "UnSub".   :tu:
Nah, that would be way too confusing once again..  ;)  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 27, 2010, 08:45:25 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys!  I feel just as welcome here as I do at EDCF.  I have emerged blinking from my house as EDCF went down for maintenance this week, and I realized there were other "homes" on the net.  I look forward to many many posts here. 

BTW, the inside of the ball I cut open was solid pink composite.  it is a two piece callaway ball, meaning the core is one piece and the white cover is the second.  My spirit saw ate right through it.  If you plan on doing this, please secure the ball in a vice prior to commencing the shredding.  My bandaid proves that Vic saws are sharp and golf balls are wobbly!

You used a Callaway ball !!!  Those aren't cheap golf balls.

I work at a golf resort, the range balls are callaways and there are about 56 million floating around.  This one had seen better days!  

I think I will switch my username on all the forums, Gadgetguy seems to be common...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on February 27, 2010, 08:47:41 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys!  I feel just as welcome here as I do at EDCF.  I have emerged blinking from my house as EDCF went down for maintenance this week, and I realized there were other "homes" on the net.  I look forward to many many posts here. 

BTW, the inside of the ball I cut open was solid pink composite.  it is a two piece callaway ball, meaning the core is one piece and the white cover is the second.  My spirit saw ate right through it.  If you plan on doing this, please secure the ball in a vice prior to commencing the shredding.  My bandaid proves that Vic saws are sharp and golf balls are wobbly!

You used a Callaway ball !!!  Those aren't cheap golf balls.

I work at a golf resort, the range balls are callaways and there are about 56 million floating around.  This one had seen better days!  

I think I will switch my username on all the forums, Gadgetguy seems to be common...

How about AHB35?  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 27, 2010, 08:54:10 PM
How about AHB35?  ;)
It does has a certain ring to it..  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 27, 2010, 08:55:37 PM
How about AHB35?  ;)
It does has a certain ring to it..  :D :D

nice.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 27, 2010, 09:02:27 PM
How about AHB35?  ;)
It does has a certain ring to it..  :D :D

nice.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on February 27, 2010, 09:07:40 PM
How about AHB35?  ;)
It does has a certain ring to it..  :D :D

nice.
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Gadgetguy = dye tug gag  :D :D

I like this one:  :D

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 27, 2010, 09:10:01 PM
How about AHB35?  ;)
It does has a certain ring to it..  :D :D

nice.
Anagram Creator..: Click.. (http://www.wordplays.com/fcgi-bin/anagrams.pl)   ;)

Gadgetguy = dye tug gag  :D :D
I like this one:  :D

eggy tug ad

:D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on February 27, 2010, 09:14:40 PM
Huh, the anagram machine gives me "unfond bemoan" for my name.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 27, 2010, 09:17:02 PM
Huh, the anagram machine gives me "unfond bemoan" for my name.


Madon (na)  ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on February 27, 2010, 11:47:44 PM
The CT34 and Spirit S both got a bit of a workout today tearing down a computer with a fried mobo.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on February 27, 2010, 11:58:45 PM
Huh, the anagram machine gives me "unfond bemoan" for my name.


Madon (na)  ;) :D

It gives me these for my name:

orchid porn tan
rhodic porn ant
raindrop notch

Perhaps I should become the "rhodic porn ant' of MT.O?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 28, 2010, 09:33:44 AM
It gives me these for my name:

orchid porn tan
rhodic porn ant
raindrop notch

Perhaps I should become the "rhodic porn ant' of MT.O?
:rofl:  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on February 28, 2010, 09:58:56 AM
It gives me these for my name:

orchid porn tan
rhodic porn ant
raindrop notch

Perhaps I should become the "rhodic porn ant' of MT.O?
:rofl:  :D :D

A mod just needs to add that as one of my titles.

I haven't used my MT or SAK for anything today!  Damn!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Swiss Man on March 03, 2010, 03:54:46 AM
Finally I get to write something that I think is noteworthy.   

I use my MT pretty much everyday for little stuff nothing major but today was different.

Today I went to Goodwill and found a printer stand in good condition for $9.00 so when I put it in my cart
(which is too small) it stuck out so it was hard to move around aisle and people.

So I got the bright idea of taking it apart with my ST 300.  Turned a couple screws here and there and now I have four
pieces that fit nicely in my cart.

People looked at me a little strange but that's okay I got my stand and got out of the store without breaking anything or injuring anyone.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 03, 2010, 07:07:00 AM
My friend was giving me a tour of his property, and while we were walking we happened upon a spot that required us to duck very low under some mesquite branches.  I pulled out my spirit and used the fantastic saw on it for the first time and cut back 5 or 6 branches, all between 1 and 3 inches thick.  The spirit performed great.  I also used the pliers later to lift a barbeque griddle into place and used the flathead/bottle opener to open our beers.  I love this tool.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on March 03, 2010, 09:10:13 AM
Finally I get to write something that I think is noteworthy.   

I use my MT pretty much everyday for little stuff nothing major but today was different.

Today I went to Goodwill and found a printer stand in good condition for $9.00 so when I put it in my cart
(which is too small) it stuck out so it was hard to move around aisle and people.

So I got the bright idea of taking it apart with my ST 300.  Turned a couple screws here and there and now I have four
pieces that fit nicely in my cart.

People looked at me a little strange but that's okay I got my stand and got out of the store without breaking anything or injuring anyone.

Always a good indicator of a successful shopping trip.(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2009/341/6/9/Cool_nod__by_Devil_man_josh.gif)

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 03, 2010, 10:25:44 AM
My friend was giving me a tour of his property, and while we were walking we happened upon a spot that required us to duck very low under some mesquite branches.  I pulled out my spirit and used the fantastic saw on it for the first time and cut back 5 or 6 branches, all between 1 and 3 inches thick.  The spirit performed great.  I also used the pliers later to lift a barbeque griddle into place and used the flathead/bottle opener to open our beers.  I love this tool.  :multi:

 :tu: but I still prefer the bottle opener on my skeletool cx.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on March 03, 2010, 12:47:13 PM
Used my new LM Charge TK (titanium Kwakster  :D) to do a few bits on my car this morning.  Pliers, blades and phillips all got a good work out.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 03, 2010, 07:36:11 PM
working on a pouch for the core, so used a few MT's  :D

paul

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010255-3.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 03, 2010, 09:19:44 PM
cutting the end off a mastik tube

whats a good stone for sharpening my charges knife its beginning to get in need of some attention
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 03, 2010, 10:53:35 PM
cutting the end off a mastik tube

whats a good stone for sharpening my charges knife its beginning to get in need of some attention


Straight or serrated ?  154CM or S30V can be quite hard to sharpen as its so hard .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on March 04, 2010, 12:24:44 AM
I used my Gerber Octane clamshell package opener blade to open up a new Gerber Grappler package.  It worked great, much better than a knife blade tip.  I was able to open the Grappler clamshell with no damage to the cardboard inside.  Most of the time they get sliced up badly in my case.

Then when I got home, I used the Grappler to squeeze a bottle cap down to the size of a dime. Just testing it out, you know.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on March 04, 2010, 12:37:41 AM
I used a Suspension to open a clamshell containing a new Octane. :)

And now you have a clamshell opener.

Yup, used it today to open a Grappler clamshell.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on March 04, 2010, 01:06:47 AM


Then when I got home, I used the Grappler to squeeze a bottle cap down to the size of a dime. Just testing it out, you know.
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So, aside from bottle caps, what do you think of it?  Should I replace my Crunch?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Fishnuts2 on March 04, 2010, 01:19:07 AM
I used a Spirit to loosen some cable fittings, and the SAK Explorer to open some shipping containers. :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 04, 2010, 02:45:54 PM
pulled the old little fence down today as have lots of plans for our little garden,  :D

mini crow bar and the core ,
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010252-20.jpg)

all pulled down
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010253-13.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on March 04, 2010, 03:18:17 PM
Paul, you've got a Core, what the heck do you need a mini crow bar for  :think: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on March 04, 2010, 05:06:18 PM
I used my wave and piranha to adjust the tilt on a LCD TV hanging in my dad's room at the hospital. It really needed a hex bit and a wrench but I had to improvise seeing I didn't have my LM bit kit on me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on March 04, 2010, 07:14:44 PM
Used a Crunch and Skeletool to tighten up a bolt on a Mirca. Now I`m rusty    :oops:   ready!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on March 04, 2010, 07:45:43 PM
Used my Sideclip to pull, pry, cut ect... Same stuff as always..  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on March 04, 2010, 08:03:20 PM
Used the prybar/screwdriver/bottle opener on the Spirit as an ice pick to chip the couple inches if ice out of my trunk. Used the PE blade to cut the carpet out. Leaking trunks suck lol.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on March 04, 2010, 10:24:28 PM
More of the same project, Spirit got a lot of use. After pulling the car's spoiler off I used the chisel/scraper to remove the old crap that was failing to seal around the spoiler. Used the awl to drill a small hole in the bottom of the spoiler to drain the half gallon of water out of it. Apparently Canadiens fail at making spoilers lol  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 05, 2010, 12:57:26 AM
More of the same project, Spirit got a lot of use. After pulling the car's spoiler off I used the chisel/scraper to remove the old crap that was failing to seal around the spoiler. Used the awl to drill a small hole in the bottom of the spoiler to drain the half gallon of water out of it. Apparently Canadiens fail at making spoilers lol  :pok:

It's a spoiler not a fin, eh?  Silly Canadians and their hockey skillz.   :cheers:  LOL, I love our northerly neighbors, and all the ones I work with give me hell all the time.  Great folks!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on March 05, 2010, 01:30:34 AM
I used my surge for sewing...




 ??? What?



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on March 05, 2010, 02:07:04 AM
I used my Squirt P4's pliers to extricate a MicroSD to SD card adapter from my printer; apparently the card has to be pushed in almost entirely in order to be read or written to, at which time there is so little actual material left outside of the card reader portion of my printer as to make it impossible to remove using my fingers, so P4 to the rescue... plus, it allows me to use very gentle force much easier than what I think my Spirit X would allow. ^^

But yeah, why the crap would the printer's scanner only allow scanned images to be copied onto a media card or to be printed... yet doesn't have the option to send the file to the computer with which it is currently connected?  HP, you've done it again.  :twak:  Plus, after looking at a drawing of my apartment next year, I may end up having to get an even smaller printer - there's simply no room in my bedroom for a printer of this size, which is saying something, because my current printer is roughly two-thirds(!) the size of my previous printer. @_@
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on March 05, 2010, 05:20:39 AM
Time for a typewriter?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 06, 2010, 11:20:45 PM
I used my Victorinox Elmer to cut the excess tape of my new moustache bars on my tourer :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on March 07, 2010, 06:49:56 AM
Surge came off the bench today and built me a coffee table :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on March 07, 2010, 07:07:41 AM
The little quatro-screwdriver from the SwissCard came out to tighten some screws on the front door today. :rofl:

That's the only tool action I've had for quite some time.

It's actually a pretty decent driver... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on March 07, 2010, 07:09:10 AM
You said "tool action"!   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 07, 2010, 04:32:38 PM
took my pst to a party it opened ALOT of beer :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 07, 2010, 05:22:54 PM
You said "tool action"!   :rofl:


 :twak:  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on March 08, 2010, 02:12:21 AM
Today my New Soldier sliced through a nice package from Zack, while my Spirit X's small, long slotted screwdriver came in handy for removing the battery compartment's screw on one of my niece's toys, which she seemed to like even more - as did her parents and grandparents - because it made the toy almost brand new again in terms of catching her attention.  While my Rambler's screwdriver could've handled it, the other few contents on my keychain prevented it from being the most useful. :/
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 09, 2010, 10:37:19 PM
My pioneer's awl drilled some starter holes for our new curtain rods, and then my spirit's phillips tightened the set screws. 

Both tools get a 10 for the job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on March 11, 2010, 01:20:10 AM
Beat up on the SURGE today, used it to hammer in some wooden pegs, cut open boxes, pilot a bunch of holes to be drilled, and cut up some overhanging branches on my friends property. Worked like a... tank :think: :D


 :tu: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chako on March 11, 2010, 01:22:46 AM
I used the knifeless Fuse to pull, yank and pry open a student’s damaged locker that was kicked in by another student the day before.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on March 11, 2010, 01:30:51 AM
I thought about posting in the thread today. Then I realized that I've used both my Spirit and CT34 for so much crap the last 24 hours or so that I can't even remember half of it to list. Suffice to say that my Vic dual wield EDC has been invaluable and made life about 10000x easier than it would have been without.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 11, 2010, 02:15:49 AM
I used my spirit for the same thing as yesterday, hanging curtain rods.  I love this tool, I can't wait to get my cybertool back!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 11, 2010, 05:05:30 PM
I used the knifeless Fuse to pull, yank and pry open a student’s damaged locker that was kicked in by another student the day before.
That's a fun job isn't it ::)

Had to do it myself a fair few times >:(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 11, 2010, 06:09:07 PM
killing a bear.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 11, 2010, 06:15:55 PM
killing a bear.
Fluffy or Meaty? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 11, 2010, 06:23:56 PM
killing a bear.
Fluffy or Meaty? :D

Gummy, I reckon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 11, 2010, 06:24:29 PM
killing a bear.
Fluffy or Meaty? :D

Gummy, I reckon.
:rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 11, 2010, 06:57:28 PM
killing a bear.
Fluffy or Meaty? :D

Gummy, I reckon.
:rofl:

Imagummybear
yesimagummybear
ohimayummychummyfunnyluckygummy-AAARRRRGHHH!!!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 11, 2010, 08:07:49 PM
filing the japense black coating of fans so i can get an earth for P.A.T testing

as i have done all week

god i hate P.A.T testing
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 11, 2010, 08:52:25 PM
filing the japense black coating of fans so i can get an earth for P.A.T testing

as i have done all week

god i hate P.A.T testing

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:   he he  >:D







 :-[ sorry Mate!   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 11, 2010, 09:18:01 PM
filing the japense black coating of fans so i can get an earth for P.A.T testing

as i have done all week

god i hate P.A.T testing

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:   he he  >:D







 :-[ sorry Mate!   :cheers:
:twak:

ive got to pat test the entirety of gatwick mail centre ive already done about 3 delivery offices and a royal mail road traffic workshop

its a bit of a pisstake :(

but i laugh at others when they do it LOL
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 11, 2010, 09:53:46 PM
filing the japense black coating of fans so i can get an earth for P.A.T testing

as i have done all week

god i hate P.A.T testing

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:   he he  >:D







 :-[ sorry Mate!   :cheers:
:twak:

ive got to pat test the entirety of gatwick mail centre ive already done about 3 delivery offices and a royal mail road traffic workshop

its a bit of a pisstake :(

but i laugh at others when they do it LOL


The only good thing about that job is its warmish and there's nice scenery  ;)
I'm doing metal trunking and galv conduit outside and in an unheated warehouse
with only hairy arsed ground workers to look at  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 11, 2010, 10:28:22 PM
filing the japense black coating of fans so i can get an earth for P.A.T testing

as i have done all week

god i hate P.A.T testing

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:   he he  >:D







 :-[ sorry Mate!   :cheers:
:twak:

ive got to pat test the entirety of gatwick mail centre ive already done about 3 delivery offices and a royal mail road traffic workshop

its a bit of a pisstake :(

but i laugh at others when they do it LOL


The only good thing about that job is its warmish and there's nice scenery  ;)
I'm doing metal trunking and galv conduit outside and in an unheated warehouse
with only hairy arsed ground workers to look at  :ahhh

the scenerys not that good where i am trust me  :rofl:

to be honest id rather be grafting for a bit
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on March 11, 2010, 11:13:13 PM
Used my SOG crossgrip to cut and help strip wire wrap wire.  Damn I hate wire wrapping.  :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 12, 2010, 06:24:03 AM
Used my SOG crossgrip to cut and help strip wire wrap wire.  Damn I hate wire wrapping.  :-[

Magnus
Whats wire wrapping?  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 12, 2010, 06:43:19 AM
Mine involved my ex wife, oh sorry was a dream i had,   :D trying to keep my sense of humor going  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on March 12, 2010, 07:35:34 AM
Used my SOG crossgrip to cut and help strip wire wrap wire.  Damn I hate wire wrapping.  :-[

Magnus
Whats wire wrapping?  :think:

Making electrical circuits by wrapping small gauge wire around posts using a special tool.
(pictures nicked from wikipedia)
like this
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Wire_Wrapping.jpg)

using this
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Manual_wire_wrap_tool_and_wire_wrap_wire_in_various_colours.jpg)

It really is the slowest, most annoying, fiddly, and pointless way of prototyping.  Unfortunately I have to use it for a university assignment. :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 12, 2010, 06:19:29 PM
I think we used 'bread boards' when I was at collage (long time ago)!
and had to use a dedicated stripper at the time  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magnus on March 12, 2010, 07:48:52 PM
I think we used 'bread boards' when I was at collage (long time ago)!
and had to use a dedicated stripper at the time  :think:

we use those too, and they are much better, although I still prefer veroboard or just making a PCB.  I have no idea why our lecturer decided to make us use this damn technique for this.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on March 13, 2010, 05:11:12 AM
I think we used 'bread boards' when I was at collage (long time ago)!
and had to use a dedicated stripper at the time  :think:

we use those too, and they are much better, although I still prefer veroboard or just making a PCB.  I have no idea why our lecturer decided to make us use this damn technique for this.

Everyone knows it builds character.        :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on March 14, 2010, 09:44:09 AM
Went out today to the "Ancient Forest" with a visitor behaviour course I am in today. Surge came alone, of course. It came in handy fixing a couple pairs of messed up snowshoes, and helping out the girl that couldn't open her package for her lunch. Then the saw came out to play, cutting down samples for the Natural Resources prof of mine that needed some for his study on the trees. All in all a good day :tu:

p.s., the Ancient Forest is the furthest inland wet-temperate rainforest in the world. We hiked the "Big Tree Trail", which ends at the largest discovered tree in the area, estimated 1500 years old, and 5 metres across.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on March 14, 2010, 06:35:21 PM
Sideclip and Raker got a workout today, since my daughter had her 10 yrs. birthday today..   :)
Funny how time flies, I still fell like I'm 25...  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 14, 2010, 06:58:30 PM
Happy Birthday Mini AHB :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on March 15, 2010, 12:01:12 AM
Sideclip and Raker got a workout today, since my daughter had her 10 yrs. birthday today..   :)
Funny how time flies, I still fell like I'm 25...  :D :D

funny i feel the same way :D ....wait i AM 25 :ahhh

BTW happy birthday to your daughter :waving:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on March 15, 2010, 12:02:50 AM
used the juice awl to get a some paracord through the lanyard hole of my tenacious :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on March 15, 2010, 12:35:02 AM
Happy Birthday Mini AHB :tu:

+1 happy birthday to your daughter Allan. :)

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs12/i/2006/290/6/5/_party__by_LeoLeonardo.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: J-sews on March 15, 2010, 02:25:16 AM
Happy Birthday Mini AHB :tu:

+1 happy birthday to your daughter Allan. :)

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs12/i/2006/290/6/5/_party__by_LeoLeonardo.gif)

Yes indeed, hope she had fun. :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on March 15, 2010, 03:19:08 AM
Been carrying a clipped Spirit (Piranha too) and used it yesterday to adjust two wheel chairs in different areas while at the strawberry festival in Plant City, FL.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 15, 2010, 05:29:44 AM
Used my Powerlock not for anything special, just opening boxes.  And the door at work was left slightly ajar with no cars in the lot and no lights on.... :-[.... so I grabbed the powerlock gears facing down just in case of an unwanted encounter.  If you get hit in the noggin with those gears, you ain't gettin up unless you have a plate in yer head >:D
it hurts enough just forcing the awl through hard wood :cry: :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on March 15, 2010, 11:36:37 AM
Been carrying a clipped Spirit (Piranha too) and used it yesterday to adjust two wheel chairs in different areas while at the strawberry festival in Plant City, FL.

Cool.  I grew up in Clearwater, but never did made it to Plant City.
Seems like a hundred years ago...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on March 15, 2010, 04:31:34 PM
I live here in a small town in GA but my wife is from Riverview, FL and we go over couple of months to spend some time with family. I myself though am a Yankee and I feel a million miles from home LOL
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on March 15, 2010, 09:46:14 PM
the other day I used the pliers on my SOG to hold a dead lizzered

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs448.snc3/25703_1325300367347_1076017517_972543_20949_n.jpg)

and deal with underware
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 15, 2010, 09:48:13 PM
the other day I used the pliers on my SOG to hold a dead lizzered

...

and deal with underware

At the same time :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on March 15, 2010, 11:24:48 PM
no but who wants to touch other peoples underware with your bear hand
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 15, 2010, 11:29:16 PM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on March 15, 2010, 11:30:46 PM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 15, 2010, 11:32:35 PM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

 :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 16, 2010, 12:02:11 AM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 16, 2010, 01:32:03 AM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on March 16, 2010, 01:36:32 AM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on March 16, 2010, 06:53:32 AM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on March 16, 2010, 07:07:41 AM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on March 16, 2010, 01:32:43 PM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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(I just wanted to join in)


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on March 16, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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I just wanted to join in but be different  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 16, 2010, 03:13:18 PM
I guess that depends on the people and if they are wearing them at the time :think: ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 16, 2010, 04:31:15 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

And I haven't even read yet what caused all the laughing... :D

A.

PS I've used my Spirit just yesterday to set up a bubbler (I hope this is what it's called) in my goldfish aquarium. Tiberio (the fish) looks quite happy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 16, 2010, 04:34:09 PM
Aw, man. We are all grown men- nothing wrong with handling a piece of undergarment!  :twak:  :D :D
Used the scissors on my Charge AL to cut myself some drugs from a 12- piece pack.

P.S. Andrea, I used to rear goldfish for fun too... until I find that they die too soon for me to bear with the grief.  :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on March 16, 2010, 06:02:33 PM
Used my Charge TTi to fashion a crude walking stick from a fallen branch for one of the little girls in the missus' care whilst out walking.

Just for fun, and she loved it. I used the saw to shape it a bit and the S30V blade to remove the bark.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 17, 2010, 12:33:26 AM
Andrea, I used to rear goldfish for fun too... until I find that they die too soon for me to bear with the grief.  :cry:

I know, I had a goldfish when I was a kid and it was horrible when he died.
As far as I know, goldfish can live up to 20 years, in the proper environment.
And mine is doing good so far. He's two years old and I'm doing the best I can to ensure him a long, happy and bubbly life. ;)

(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3376/72436718.th.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/i/72436718.jpg/)

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 17, 2010, 12:41:31 AM
My brothers goldfish died not too long ago.  I'd have to check but it had to be at least twenty two years old.  It did have a huge tank though which I'm guessing helped.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 17, 2010, 01:01:08 AM
My brothers goldfish died not too long ago.  I'd have to check but it had to be at least twenty two years old.  It did have a huge tank though which I'm guessing helped.

Yes, the larger the tank, the better it is for the fish.
And even if I can imagine it must have been awful, 22 years is a long time.
It means it has been looked after with great care. :)

A.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 17, 2010, 03:34:20 AM
But I've heard somewhere that a goldfish's memory only lasts for 3-4 seconds?  :think: If it's so, the size of the tank doesn't really matter that much, does it...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 17, 2010, 04:25:25 AM
If there's a small tank- every 3-4 secs they're disappointed
If there's a BIG tank - every 3-4 seconds they're overwhelmingly excited!! :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 17, 2010, 09:39:41 AM
If there's a small tank- every 3-4 secs they're disappointed
If there's a BIG tank - every 3-4 seconds they're overwhelmingly excited!! :ahhh

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 17, 2010, 04:50:57 PM
If there's a small tank- every 3-4 secs they're disappointed
If there's a BIG tank - every 3-4 seconds they're overwhelmingly excited!! :ahhh

 :D

 :D :D
Used my skeletool cx at work as a paperweight.  :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 17, 2010, 05:02:49 PM
I pulled a nail out of a tree with my spirit.  Weeeeeee!   :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on March 17, 2010, 06:31:33 PM

 :D :D
Used my skeletool cx at work as a paperweight.  :-[

That's not a paperweight... a SURGE! can be a paperweight :P



That's not a knife, THIS is a knife!
That's not a knife, that's a spoon...
I see you have played knifey-spoony before!
 :D :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 18, 2010, 01:15:22 AM
My brother and I went exploring in my woods....good thing I had my toys!

Used the awl to drill a hole to extract syrup from a tree we think was Maple,
used the serrated blade to cut obstructing vines
used pliers to rip off the sight on my bb gun
Used philips to shove a broken cork down a wine bottle.

Now these are the things I COULD HAVE used but either didn't have or got kicked out of the PL when my file broke-
The only time I would ever use a corkscrew out of my house was when I needed to pry out a broken one today :rant:
could have used a saw for unwanted branches
could have used a file to dull the sharp edge left when my sight was removed

GRRR damn this inefficiency! :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on March 18, 2010, 03:44:48 AM
I used my tools as gifts.  I had lunch with two friends and gave them Swiss+Tech Screwz-All 4-in-1 tools (http://www.swisstechtools.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=GMAgu%2BU%2BwEMA).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jim guy on March 18, 2010, 01:55:06 PM
i used my modded wave to work on my nitro rc truck to pull out control arm pins.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 18, 2010, 02:07:08 PM
Nothing yet, it's too early.  I used my spirit yesterday to open some beers though!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 18, 2010, 02:28:12 PM
I cut a tree down with the ST300  :tu:

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010257-12.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010258-6.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 18, 2010, 02:36:20 PM
Oh nice shots  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on March 18, 2010, 03:02:18 PM

 :D :D
Used my skeletool cx at work as a paperweight.  :-[

That's not a paperweight... a SURGE! can be a paperweight :P



That's not a knife, THIS is a knife!
That's not a knife, that's a spoon...
I see you have played knifey-spoony before!
 :D :rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiiKwNOIZT4

 :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 18, 2010, 03:04:57 PM

I have got to stop reading these posts.  I keep ordering stuff!  Every time I see pics like that, my order list gets longer. 

Nice pics Zed!  How is the ST300 overall?  Does it feel clumsy or is it pretty easy to use?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 18, 2010, 03:08:04 PM
Browse the ST300 owner's club thread

And have your paypal open and ready! ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 18, 2010, 03:16:56 PM
Browse the ST300 owner's club thread

And have your paypal open and ready! ;) :D

I think my wife will leave me if I order another tool this paycheck.  I have a Charge ALX coming in tonight, and that will have to last me at least a week!  I think I also have a Vic climber, two Vic classics, and my Vic custom coming from Rotokid today.  She doesn't understand, I NEED that ST300!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 18, 2010, 03:24:33 PM
Browse the ST300 owner's club thread

And have your paypal open and ready! ;) :D

I think my wife will leave me if I order another tool this paycheck.  I have a Charge ALX coming in tonight, and that will have to last me at least a week!  I think I also have a Vic climber, two Vic classics, and my Vic custom coming from Rotokid today.  She doesn't understand, I NEED that ST300!

you need one mate, clumsy no, useful yes, its a perfect tool for big jobs, i would even carry this camping as well, i prefer the feel of the ST over the core, although that is also a very good tool for big jobs,  :tu:

paul

the wave had to stab the tree as well as felt left out  :rofl:
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010257-14.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 18, 2010, 04:30:22 PM
Browse the ST300 owner's club thread

And have your paypal open and ready! ;) :D

I think my wife will leave me if I order another tool this paycheck.  I have a Charge ALX coming in tonight, and that will have to last me at least a week!  I think I also have a Vic climber, two Vic classics, and my Vic custom coming from Rotokid today.  She doesn't understand, I NEED that ST300!

you need one mate, clumsy no, useful yes, its a perfect tool for big jobs, i would even carry this camping as well, i prefer the feel of the ST over the core, although that is also a very good tool for big jobs,  :tu:

paul

the wave had to stab the tree as well as felt left out  :rofl:
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010257-14.jpg)

I WILL end up with one, it's inevitable. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 18, 2010, 05:24:09 PM

Oh yes I think you should  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 18, 2010, 05:32:07 PM

Oh yes I think you should  :D

 :D 

I love this place.  you guys are so supporting of my habit!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 18, 2010, 05:37:51 PM

Oh yes I think you should  :D

 :D 

I love this place.  you guys are so supporting of my habit!

get one now  :D   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 18, 2010, 07:03:47 PM
I've used the philips screwdriver and the cap-lifter/prying tool of my Victorinox Spirit to make a hole in a... piggy bank. And the file to make it a little more round and smooth.

A.

PS Uh... shall I state that it was MY piggy bank? Just to avoid confusion. I haven't stole money from some kid's piggy bank. I stole it from mine. :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 19, 2010, 01:07:49 AM
[my mistake, forget about this message] :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Freudian Frog on March 19, 2010, 01:10:41 AM
... suspicious.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 19, 2010, 01:40:14 AM
WHO STEALS FROM CHILDREN?!?! :twak:

 :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 19, 2010, 06:25:34 AM
 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 19, 2010, 01:42:48 PM
Don't judge a book by its cover, I'm addicted to MT's! :ahhh :D

A.

PS 6.50 euros in the piggy bank, for the record. And I bought it a year ago! And we don't even have a child!!!
Where does all the money go?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 19, 2010, 03:19:38 PM
Cut some faux leather with my Skeletool CX. Went through like nothing at all.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 19, 2010, 08:16:08 PM
SSSsssshhhhhh Don't tell anyone but while I was on the River today I caught the Aft Port corner of the Launch on the wooden Quay Heading  . So had to use my multitool to remove the evidence  >:D

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Wavemarch-0005.jpg)


(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Wavemarch-1000007.jpg)

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 19, 2010, 08:30:15 PM
Hit and run!  Hit and run!   :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on March 19, 2010, 08:45:51 PM
Used my Charge TTi with torx bit whilst changing the rear brake light on the Freelander.

Legal again :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 19, 2010, 09:02:42 PM
Used my Charge TTi with torx bit whilst changing the rear brake light on the Freelander.

Legal again :D

Apart from the locking Multitool  :rofl:

p.s I want a Freelander  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on March 19, 2010, 09:05:01 PM
To be fair - it was on my drive!

I'd definitely recommend a Freelander - it's exceeded my expectations in the 14 months I've had it. I'm lusting after a Range Rover atm though  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on March 19, 2010, 09:42:20 PM
Fixed the lower deck/crisper drawer of an old fridge . Spirit to the rescue .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 20, 2010, 04:51:12 AM
Opened up a couple of packets of drink mix, a bag of energy chewy things with my red farmer (Kim saw what I'd done to the blue one and made me put it up) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 20, 2010, 04:54:57 AM
I tested out my new Wave on my front door latch, I opened a pack of cookies with it's wicked sharp blade, and I used the pliers in the closed position to work the leather on it's sheath so that I can wear it horizontally.  I am kinda pudgy  :P in the gut area and it really is more comfortable with the newer LM sheaths that sit higher.  
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 20, 2010, 05:13:00 PM
Skeletool CX again.. helped me make a belt for myself using nylon cord and a youtube video by TIAT. Though I had to join 3 pieces of cord together and made the thing look butt ugly.  :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on March 20, 2010, 08:36:36 PM
Attempted to remove a screw from my car tire with the Leatherman Core I keep stored in the glovebox. Upon hearing the hiss of air, I immediately stopped the process and drove to the local STS tire store to get it patched.

Thought I could get away with removal since car is pretty new, but I got "screwed" (Insert groan here)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 20, 2010, 09:23:05 PM
At least it was patchable :tu:  You can bet whenever I get something stuck in my tire its too near the edge and I need a new one :(
Title: Re: What Did You Uhttp://forum.multitool.org/index.pse Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on March 20, 2010, 09:30:45 PM
LEGO!

I was playing with some bricks I got from the LEGO stare today, and discovered that the Blast is the perfect LEGO dis-assembly tool.  The pliers break apart bricks when they're stuck down to a plate.  The smaller flat head screwdriver is great for breaking chunks of bricks apart in your hand.  The only thing I didn't use the Blast for, because I only had my c301 out at the time, was slicing open the tape on the Pick-A-Brick cups, and had I had the Blast out, it's knife would have done as well.

So, I used my Blast and c301 today to play with LEGO.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on March 21, 2010, 01:16:35 AM
At least it was patchable :tu:  You can bet whenever I get something stuck in my tire its too near the edge and I need a new one :(

Now I don't feel so bad about the $25 repair.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 21, 2010, 01:23:48 AM
Used my farmer to cut up a pair of pants...no particular reason.  Just wanted to.  :)  No, it was a pair of scrub pants that had gotten worn out and holey, so I cut the legs to make them into sleep shorts.  :) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 21, 2010, 01:28:30 AM
I used my Wenger Mike Horn Ranger to cut out my temporary membership card to the Nature Conservancy,that I mjust renewed my membership on :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on March 21, 2010, 01:30:39 AM
I used my Wenger Mike Horn Ranger to cut out my temporary membership card to the Nature Conservancy,that I mjust renewed my membership on :tu:

I was just  :drool: ing over this Wenger on Amazon, is it worth the price???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 21, 2010, 01:35:53 AM
I used my Wenger Mike Horn Ranger to cut out my temporary membership card to the Nature Conservancy,that I mjust renewed my membership on :tu:

I was just  :drool: ing over this Wenger on Amazon, is it worth the price???
YES! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Uhttp://forum.multitool.org/index.pse Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 21, 2010, 04:02:00 AM
LEGO!

I was playing with some bricks I got from the LEGO stare today, and discovered that the Blast is the perfect LEGO dis-assembly tool.  The pliers break apart bricks when they're stuck down to a plate.  The smaller flat head screwdriver is great for breaking chunks of bricks apart in your hand.  The only thing I didn't use the Blast for, because I only had my c301 out at the time, was slicing open the tape on the Pick-A-Brick cups, and had I had the Blast out, it's knife would have done as well.

So, I used my Blast and c301 today to play with LEGO.  :D

 :tu: always good to see a tool giving a person some amount of convenience in his life, no matter what the chore is.
Title: Re: What Did You Uhttp://forum.multitool.org/index.pse Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 21, 2010, 04:26:57 AM
LEGO!

I was playing with some bricks I got from the LEGO stare today, and discovered that the Blast is the perfect LEGO dis-assembly tool.  The pliers break apart bricks when they're stuck down to a plate.  The smaller flat head screwdriver is great for breaking chunks of bricks apart in your hand.  The only thing I didn't use the Blast for, because I only had my c301 out at the time, was slicing open the tape on the Pick-A-Brick cups, and had I had the Blast out, it's knife would have done as well.

So, I used my Blast and c301 today to play with LEGO.  :D

 :tu: always good to see a tool giving a person some amount of convenience in his life, no matter what the chore is.

Idc how old you are, you're never too old to play with legos!!  I have a lego tower on my desk right now that reaches the ceiling.   they make great room fixtures :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 21, 2010, 04:43:48 AM
Oh yea, my real post-

Family & I cleaned out the garage and I had to part with some of my 69 tons of bike parts :ahhh
Powerlock got maximum usage removing brakes and levers from the frames.
I also had to slash half a dozen stolen basketballs, which made no sense to have cuz we don't own a hoop :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 21, 2010, 05:26:21 PM
Passed my Charge AL to a friend for him to open a bag of peanuts. Well, he was amazed at how sharp the 154CM blade is. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on March 21, 2010, 05:47:55 PM
Very important chore , opening cans of catfood , my five little fellas get pretty upity if their breakfast is delayed .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 21, 2010, 05:55:02 PM
Very important chore , opening cans of catfood , my five little fellas get pretty upity if their breakfast is delayed .

Chris

Crazy Cat....Guy?   :D

LOL, mine get the same way.  The minute they see my wife or I up in the morning, they start with the meows.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on March 21, 2010, 06:03:58 PM
You got it , lots a cats , an blades . They are all waifs and strays , I call them my Menopause babies .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 21, 2010, 06:48:38 PM
Ours are spoiled little furballs that we have had since they were babies.  Love'em!

Back on topic, I used my Wave's pliers today to tighten a peephole on a Ballroom door in the Hotel.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 22, 2010, 02:19:52 AM
Farm work today:

1.  Had to perform maintenance on the Rototiller. Guppie, LM ALX and MAK-1 to remove old vines and a piece of twine, AND open the gearbox to add gear oil.

2.  Leatherman ALX used to adjust chainsaws to cut down a few trees, damaged in the winter storms.  Saw used to cut Florabunda trunks.

3.  Folding Razel used to cut twine to tie up broken board fencing (which happened when one of the trees fell on it :ahhh). 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 23, 2010, 03:40:32 AM
Yesterday night I was at my friend's working place helping out for an evening event. My Skeletool CX helped take the foil off about 40 wine bottles and opened 3 old- school bottles of Coke. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 23, 2010, 04:20:55 AM
Used my Wave to remove a plaque from the wall and to reinstall it.  The phillips worked great!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on March 23, 2010, 07:22:15 PM
I opened a can of beef stew for lunch, which probably sounds (and is) mundane, but it was actually an instance where I was glad I carried my MT's.  The cans I usually eat from have pull tabs, so I don't have to worry about it.  Unfortunately, the one I packed didn't have one.  For an instant, I panicked, wondering if I'd have to go hungry.  Then I remembered:

:tool:

I have a SAK.  It has a can opener.  I may not go hungry.  And I didn't.  My Super Tinker's can opener made short work of the lid, and that doubly impressed me since this is the first time I ever completely opened a can with my SAK.

So, mundane as it may be, my mini-adventure in lunching has reminded me of the true value of always having a multitool. :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 23, 2010, 08:22:44 PM
I used the tweezers from a vic classic to remove a splinter from my 2 years old toe,she was a very brave girl and didnt even move  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 24, 2010, 02:57:06 AM
I used the tweezers from a vic classic to remove a splinter from my 2 years old toe,she was a very brave girl and didnt even move  :tu:

I doubt my son would let me near his toe with tweezers!  He is only 17 months though...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on March 24, 2010, 03:10:01 AM
I used the tweezers from a vic classic to remove a splinter from my 2 years old toe,she was a very brave girl and didnt even move  :tu:

You should have tried with the ST300's pliers - that would have gotten a reaction :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 24, 2010, 03:23:18 AM
I used the tweezers from a vic classic to remove a splinter from my 2 years old toe,she was a very brave girl and didnt even move  :tu:

You should have tried with the ST300's pliers - that would have gotten a reaction :D

I think that's what my son see's when I come at him with vic tweezers!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on March 24, 2010, 06:15:03 AM
Used a Kershaw torx tool and my knfeless Fuse to put back my crkt knife and lost a washer :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 24, 2010, 06:23:20 AM
I used the tweezers from a vic classic to remove a splinter from my 2 years old toe,she was a very brave girl and didnt even move  :tu:

You should have tried with the ST300's pliers - that would have gotten a reaction :D

 :rofl:i think the fact that the vic tweezers are so small made it easier, not so scary,  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on March 24, 2010, 03:17:03 PM
I do a bit of maintenance work for a number of friends and clients . Went to my Lawyer's office in re: a disfunctional deadbolt . Got my light locksmithing loadout ready , forgot one minor detail , a file .

Found a burr behind the strike plate was galling on the bolt . Spirit file to the rescue ! I even had redundancy , as a Vic. Ranger " lives "in my go bag .

I tackle a wide variety of work so , I'h always using different load outs . This type of stuff is really what Multi's are all about ! They can't / don't / and shouldn't replace dedicated tools , but are handy for the unexpected .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 24, 2010, 04:06:53 PM
I used the Phillips on from the PST to fix charlie and lolla  :D kids toy   ::)

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 24, 2010, 07:39:29 PM
I used the Phillips on from the PST to fix charlie and lolla  :D kids toy   ::)

paul



by kids do you mean yours....


:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 25, 2010, 12:32:46 AM
I used the Phillips on from the PST to fix charlie and lolla  :D kids toy   ::)

paul



by kids do you mean yours....


:D
Boys will be boys, and we love our toys :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on March 25, 2010, 12:44:42 AM
I used the Phillips on from the PST to fix charlie and lolla  :D kids toy   ::)

paul



by kids do you mean yours....


:D

Nothing wrong with Charlie and Lola, one of the best kids shows/books out there IMO. :D

In a similar vein I used my Kick to change the batteries on my daughter's camera.  Two screw-down battery covers, on a Kids toy?  I ask you; who comes up with these things? ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zack on March 25, 2010, 12:44:49 AM
Pulse got a small workout today.  Used the blade to cut about 50 strips of double sided tape for an M&M's store in Six Flags.  Blade also cut (scored) some 1/8th pvc signs, phillips and flat heads were used in some fabrication work, and pliers were used to hold some nuts in place for turning screws.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigFatTon on March 25, 2010, 04:39:26 AM
Used my Supertool 300 pliers today to remove an excessive staple from some paper....kinda overkill, but it got the job done!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 25, 2010, 10:17:23 PM
I used the waves saw to help make the scales for my commander  :tu:

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010263-2.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on March 26, 2010, 05:27:37 AM
I used the waves saw to help make the scales for my commander  :tu:

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010263-2.jpg)

Nice!  A few more pics would be awesome :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 26, 2010, 10:18:51 AM

Nice!  A few more pics would be awesome :tu:

pictures (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18609.0.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on March 26, 2010, 01:48:07 PM

Nice!  A few more pics would be awesome :tu:

pictures (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18609.0.html)

Maybe I should look before I type :D

Great work
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 26, 2010, 01:52:32 PM

Nice!  A few more pics would be awesome :tu:

pictures (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18609.0.html)

Maybe I should look before I type :D

Great work

cheers neil  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on March 26, 2010, 02:42:24 PM
Used my BO PST to tighten a cupboard door handle!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 26, 2010, 06:44:52 PM
At work, my boss was standing on a ladder fixing an overhead light and she said "let me go get a screwdriver" 
My face lit up with childish joy and I said "I got a few!!" (I had my new Core thanks to wh867  :salute: )
MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY! :tu:

also used the philips to tighten a door screw
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 26, 2010, 10:59:35 PM
Last night at work one of the nurses called me and said, "Kelly, I forgot my can opener...do you have your swiss army knife on you?"  I eagerly offered to help and opened her can of tuna no problem...SAK to the rescue!  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 27, 2010, 07:23:30 AM
more work- Used core pliers to fish a jam of paper clips out of the vaccum,  :oops:

and minichamp for...doodling :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on March 27, 2010, 05:26:39 PM
In between typing this, I'm using my desk SAK, a Climber, to carve up a Summer Sausage and Amish-homemade Baby Swiss Cheese to place atop Zesta saltine crackers for the college form of Lunchables... yes, it's delicious; I'm happy I went to the flea market today. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on March 27, 2010, 05:40:53 PM
Used the Charge AL to help my mother tighten the screws on the standing fan.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on March 27, 2010, 06:31:55 PM
Last night at work one of the nurses called me and said, "Kelly, I forgot my can opener...do you have your swiss army knife on you?"  I eagerly offered to help and opened her can of tuna no problem...SAK to the rescue!  :)
I got to open a can for someone at work as well this week :D Used my Spirit and got complimented on my "technique" :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on March 27, 2010, 09:22:10 PM
I used a few multi's for several things around the house but the funnest was peeling an orange with the orange peeler on my Vic Executive  :D

That thing really works  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on March 27, 2010, 11:03:36 PM
I used a few multi's for several things around the house but the funnest was peeling an orange with the orange peeler on my Vic Executive  :D

That thing really works  :tu:
Pics..  :pok: :pok:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on March 28, 2010, 12:54:35 AM
Whatever scissors I happen to have handy, Spirit, Rambler etc, they are being used almost daily by my other half who has become a knitting addict!

I must now go rummage in the random SAK box and find a suitable gift to that cause  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on March 28, 2010, 08:40:25 AM
gerber octane to open a clamshell package

10/10

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/S6742X7MjHI/AAAAAAAAJmw/XBUjjcI8bBc/s640/270320101115.jpg)
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Post by: rp252 on March 29, 2010, 02:15:10 AM
gerber octane to open a clamshell package

10/10

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/S6742X7MjHI/AAAAAAAAJmw/XBUjjcI8bBc/s640/270320101115.jpg)

I hate those clamshells.  They have damaged knives in the past - only cheapy-steel ones, but the clamshell is indeed evil.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on March 29, 2010, 03:12:45 AM
Used the Spirit to cut bubble wrap off a packed up copier. Used the CT34 to take apart said copier which apparently suffered a toner-plosion. Used the opener on the Spirit to break up some old dried out packed together potting soil, and the chisel to scrape duct tape residue off a window. And the small CT34 blade to cut open and break down a couple boxes. It was a good day for the CT/Spirit combo.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on March 29, 2010, 05:58:58 AM
Went out on the rock today, used the Skele to cut up a section of old rope for a friend to have a custom chalk bag belt. Cut through marvelously, considering it was climbing rope :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 29, 2010, 04:25:54 PM
Cutting polystyrene eggs with the farmer, the fun me and the kids have   :D

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010257-31.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on March 29, 2010, 09:07:27 PM
Neil got his bees and now your callingcard is.. Chickens.?  ;)  

Brits..  ::) ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on March 29, 2010, 09:36:59 PM
Used my Multitasker as a nail today.........! well not exactly I was going to remove the silly pocket clip and once I'd taken the screw out I decided against it.

Well I needed ten arms, precision ones at that to get the thing back together :ahhh it just wasn't playing the way I ordered it to,so being a very patient man and it taking about 30 seconds for anything to get me mad  :angel: I bashed it like a nail until it became submissive.  >:D

After leaving it calm down for awhile I managed with luck and a more compliant multitasker  :salute: to get the little nut which BTW fits under the plier layer,all is fine now and I've sent the multitasker to my bottom draw,it will stay there until it gets the message that I'm the BOSS!  :D 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 29, 2010, 09:40:51 PM
Neil got his bees and now your callingcard is.. Chickens.?  ;)  

Brits..  ::) ::)

more like little chicks  :rofl:

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010257-32.jpg)
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Post by: GraysonK on March 29, 2010, 09:42:55 PM
Awww...that's cute!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 29, 2010, 09:44:57 PM
Awww...that's cute!

yeah Farmers are nice  ;) chicks ok as well  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on March 29, 2010, 09:50:14 PM
Neil got his bees and now your callingcard is.. Chickens.?  ;)  

Brits..  ::) ::)

more like little chicks  :rofl:

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010257-32.jpg)

Awww.. cute chick hmmm!  :think: time to unleash the bird eating spider  :rofl:
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/006-20.jpg)


[edit] Shame the little chick appears to be terrified  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 29, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
Neil got his bees and now your callingcard is.. Chickens.?  ;)  

Brits..  ::) ::)

more like little chicks  :rofl:

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010257-32.jpg)

Awww.. cute chick hmmm!  :think: time to unleash the bird eating spider  :rofl:
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/006-20.jpg)

 :rofl:  aww bless , poor chick, he nearly made it to Easter  >:D   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 29, 2010, 11:11:37 PM
Why do they sell those bloody chicks in trays  >:(  I keep finding them all over the house!  I'm sure half a dozen went up the vacuum cleaner today ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on March 29, 2010, 11:16:24 PM
I change a plug today with my Swisstool  :tu: The wire strippers are great :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 29, 2010, 11:22:14 PM
Used my Scientist to change the curtains in my office.  I know that sounds wired but they're on a fixed pole so there's four bolts to undo.  The angles are weird as well so I was glad to be able to use the phillips at the ninety degree stop, for once probably easier than a normal screwdriver.

Also opened a most awsesome package from Canada. Normally such mundane tasks wouldn't get a mention here but it was filled with wondrous SAKs!  I'm going to double check it was actually meant to be coming to me before I dare mention the contents  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on March 30, 2010, 12:04:28 AM
Used my Scientist to change the curtains in my office.  I know that sounds wired but they're on a fixed pole so there's four bolts to undo.  The angles are weird as well so I was glad to be able to use the phillips at the ninety degree stop, for once probably easier than a normal screwdriver.

Also opened a most awsesome package from Canada. Normally such mundane tasks wouldn't get a mention here but it was filled with wondrous SAKs!  I'm going to double check it was actually meant to be coming to me before I dare mention the contents  :ahhh

Did you ask yet? :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 30, 2010, 12:27:14 AM
An email has been sent.  I'm honestly still in a bit of shock over it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 30, 2010, 12:48:12 AM
An email has been sent.  I'm honestly still in a bit of shock over it.


Ok, the suspense is killing me....

What was in it!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 30, 2010, 12:52:03 AM
I'm starting to get as anxious as you are!!!  was it a new experimental model packed with c-4?!?!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 30, 2010, 12:55:14 AM
Wait, wait....

Was it a perfected new version of the Swiss flame and a bunch of explorers with the old magnifier?!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on March 30, 2010, 01:22:58 AM
I used a LM Kick's blade to open up a Staples office supply box, that was delivered to the office I work in.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on March 30, 2010, 03:28:37 AM
I used my UKPK and the scissors on my Charge to help me finish packaging all of the tools that I am so overdue sending to people!

There were 12 packages at the end  :o :-[ If I owe anybody stuff, it will all be on it's way tomorrow, with fast stamps by way of apology for my tardiness.

I've included a little sweetener in each one too ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 30, 2010, 08:42:12 PM
The core recieved a beating yesterday, I used the philips to get a frozen screw off a broken court cleaner(like a glorified lawn mower for tennis courts).  This feat would not have been accomplished without LM's super long drivers and 90 degree handle positioning
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: heavy handed on March 30, 2010, 09:14:04 PM
used the cutters on the spirit to go through copper 2.5 mm cable, also used the extension driver set with a 5mm hex head to undo a water valve grub screw.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scrappy on March 31, 2010, 05:41:05 AM
I used the pocket clip on my charge to slide it in as a make shift lock on broken bathroom stall.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 31, 2010, 06:40:06 AM
Today was a sick day for my kid so I was stuck cleaning puke most of the day.  But I did manage to use the mini screwdriver (from the corkscrew) of my Swisschamp to tighten the scissor screw of an old Climber.  Oh, and I used my knife to cut various packages open.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on March 31, 2010, 09:14:45 AM
I used the philips on the Core to tighten up the bolts on a utility cart at work before riding down the hallway on it like a child. 

Boy golly I hope they don't look at the camera footage :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on March 31, 2010, 06:26:36 PM
I used my Wave to open the box of my new Maxped Fatboy  :tu: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 31, 2010, 06:40:09 PM
used the micra's scissors to chop my 2 year olds nails she actually looked very impressed with the micra,much better than mums proper boring nail scissors  :D 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on March 31, 2010, 06:42:04 PM
used the micra's scissors to chop my 2 year olds nails she actually looked very impressed with the micra,much better than mums proper boring nail scissors  :D 

The scissors on my Vic Ambassador got put to exactly the same use as it happens. :)  My wee one won't have her nails cut by anything else. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 31, 2010, 06:46:52 PM
Used pen blade on Explorer to open a package I got for Kim...a new phone case.  Rode the bike out to take it to her at lunch.  She thinks I'm great!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Whoey on March 31, 2010, 06:57:02 PM
spirit to pull a hard-drive from an external usb enclosure, and to install one in my new enclosure (old one has a flakey power connector)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on March 31, 2010, 07:33:18 PM
used the micra's scissors to chop my 2 year olds nails she actually looked very impressed with the micra,much better than mums proper boring nail scissors  :D 

The scissors on my Vic Ambassador got put to exactly the same use as it happens. :)  My wee one won't have her nails cut by anything else. :D

fussy these days arnt they  :rofl:   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on March 31, 2010, 11:35:40 PM
I installed a new battery in my tractor.  In addition to some conventional wrenches, I used a PocketWrench II to pry the battery cable clamps from the terminals and the Victorinox Spirit's awl to remove the date code circles from the new battery's label.

The Crescent ToolZall I had with me lacked an awl so I went in the house to get the Spirit.

A 2AAA Streamlight Stylus Pro LED flashlight shed light on the operation.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on April 01, 2010, 12:16:48 AM
I should have posted this last Friday but I forgot . Used my Spirit to cut the tape on 6 fresh water hoses after taking them out of winter storage and setting up for a new season . Used the Spirit alot that day for cutting the wire ties to take down the closed signs and the flat screwdriver for putting up the open signs .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Tape.jpg)

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 01, 2010, 12:19:45 AM
used the micra's scissors to chop my 2 year olds nails she actually looked very impressed with the micra,much better than mums proper boring nail scissors  :D 

The scissors on my Vic Ambassador got put to exactly the same use as it happens. :)  My wee one won't have her nails cut by anything else. :D

fussy these days arnt they  :rofl:   :D

She's just got class :tu:

A small pink Classic accomplished the same task on two small boys today.  There is some strange synchronicity going on here  :think: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hingesadness on April 01, 2010, 03:17:16 AM
I used my CS4 as a pocket warmer.  I think it's broken.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 01, 2010, 02:22:23 PM
Used my Kick to repair various gardentools..  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 01, 2010, 02:37:32 PM
used the pst to cut open boxes,
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 01, 2010, 04:09:18 PM
Used my ScrewPop to open a package at work and change the strap on my watch.  I love this little tool.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 01, 2010, 04:34:33 PM
Used my PST to disassemble and reassemble a door lock.  Gotta love the Phillips on a PST, way better than the newer ones!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 01, 2010, 05:51:26 PM
Used my ScrewPop to open a package at work and change the strap on my watch.  I love this little tool.  :D

hhmm what did you go for mate  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 01, 2010, 06:06:36 PM
The brushed version  :rofl:  Looks good though.  :tu:  Got some stronger spring bars as well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 01, 2010, 06:40:47 PM
cutting stuff :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 01, 2010, 11:28:45 PM
Prying open the cap off a kerosene refill to a portable lamp at work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 02, 2010, 01:54:29 AM
I thought I'd never use can/bottle openers on multis but it turns out I was dead wrong. what else is new :D

I opened my brother's beer and a can of beets for my mom. none of these tasks involve my personal need  but its cool to say "I got it!" when bottles need to be opened
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 02, 2010, 07:22:33 PM
I used the Phillips on the pst to open the back of a child's toy hair dryer and the flat head to pry it open as got stuck,its mans work here  :rofl:   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on April 02, 2010, 08:47:10 PM
I used the Phillips on the pst to open the back of a child's toy hair dryer and the flat head to pry it open as got stuck,its mans work here  :rofl:   :D

Glad to see that you're using it Paul  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 02, 2010, 10:17:16 PM
I used the Phillips on the pst to open the back of a child's toy hair dryer and the flat head to pry it open as got stuck,its mans work here  :rofl:   :D

your forever fixing toys it seems :P

and i have had no use for a multi today :(

i think ill have to make a reason
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 03, 2010, 01:47:05 AM
I used my Compact knife blade to carve "ryan (heart) boys" in a tree deep in the park woods.  (ryan is my brother) We are always finding new and increasingly less whitty ways to call each other gay.


........... :D
ps- I don't mean to offend homosexuals
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 03, 2010, 03:37:08 AM
I used my Compact knife blade to carve "ryan (heart) boys" in a tree deep in the park woods.  (ryan is my brother) We are always finding new and increasingly less whitty ways to call each other gay.


........... :D
ps- I don't mean to offend homosexuals


 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I love calling my brother gay!  He likes to call me gay too, which is getting harder with the addition with my wife a few years ago and then my kid.  And he joined the Navy!  it's getting so easy!

Disclaimer:  I have nothing against homosexuals either, it's just fun to laugh at my brother.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 03, 2010, 03:48:43 AM
That classic "I know you're gay cuz..." never gets old!  And becomes twice as hillarious when you make the jokes around people who are unaware that you are joking :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 03:52:49 AM
....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 04:25:54 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on April 03, 2010, 04:32:06 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 04:36:33 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on April 03, 2010, 04:37:51 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 04:41:53 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on April 03, 2010, 04:44:16 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 04:46:54 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Now there's an idea.  Or cut 'em up for smoothies...yummy.  I've been meaning to try a grape smoothie...maybe it's time to give it a whirl...pun intended
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on April 03, 2010, 04:52:26 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Now there's an idea.  Or cut 'em up for smoothies...yummy.  I've been meaning to try a grape smoothie...maybe it's time to give it a whirl...pun intended

LOL! :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 04:54:16 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Now there's an idea.  Or cut 'em up for smoothies...yummy.  I've been meaning to try a grape smoothie...maybe it's time to give it a whirl...pun intended

LOL! :rofl:
Glad I can entertain you Shane!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on April 03, 2010, 05:12:38 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Now there's an idea.  Or cut 'em up for smoothies...yummy.  I've been meaning to try a grape smoothie...maybe it's time to give it a whirl...pun intended
Let us know how that one goes :D I'm a strawberry smoothie kind of guy :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 05:16:23 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Now there's an idea.  Or cut 'em up for smoothies...yummy.  I've been meaning to try a grape smoothie...maybe it's time to give it a whirl...pun intended
Let us know how that one goes :D I'm a strawberry smoothie kind of guy :P
Strawberry is definitely a fave, but I've been experimenting a little.  So far, banana and mango don't go well together.  Kiwi doesn't really mix well with yogurt.  Blueberry is my absolute fave.  And blueberry and raspberry are pretty good too.  Unfortunately, apples don't work at all.  I'm thinkinng of trying cherry with lime.  We'll see. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on April 03, 2010, 05:16:38 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Now there's an idea.  Or cut 'em up for smoothies...yummy.  I've been meaning to try a grape smoothie...maybe it's time to give it a whirl...pun intended

LOL! :rofl:
Glad I can entertain you Shane!  :D
You always could Kelly :cheers:
 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on April 03, 2010, 05:20:25 AM
Boring day, used Explorer to open a package.  Oh, and to cut up an apple. 
I cut my fruit with knives all the time, fun that way :D
Absolutely...grapes aren't so easy though.  :D >:D
lol never mixed knives with grapes, you peel or slice n dice?
Well, i tried peeling but they kept slipping out of my hand...so then I cut them up which wasted a good amount of time but really served no purpose. 

I see heh. Guess you can get a bunch of fruit and use a sak or a folder to slice n dice em into a nice salad :)
Now there's an idea.  Or cut 'em up for smoothies...yummy.  I've been meaning to try a grape smoothie...maybe it's time to give it a whirl...pun intended
Let us know how that one goes :D I'm a strawberry smoothie kind of guy :P
Strawberry is definitely a fave, but I've been experimenting a little.  So far, banana and mango don't go well together.  Kiwi doesn't really mix well with yogurt.  Blueberry is my absolute fave.  And blueberry and raspberry are pretty good too.  Unfortunately, apples don't work at all.  I'm thinkinng of trying cherry with lime.  We'll see. 
Seems like you know what you're doing :tu:

Back to the topic lol. Used my Knifeless SOG PPP to change out a few batteries around the house, the #1 philips came in handy on small screws.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on April 03, 2010, 05:43:27 AM
Used the fat flathead on the ST300 to put a light fitting beck off the wall after I managed to twist it off.  Worked a treat.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 03, 2010, 08:35:05 AM
I used my blades to threaten small children to stop pestering me at the park.  All I wanted to do was enjoy a nice bike ride on a beautiful day and these creatures wouldn't close their pie holes!

I also used the Compact screwdriver to change the plates on my brother's unregistered, uninsured car so it would look like a legal-to-drive automobile
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2010, 10:37:47 AM
I used my blades to threaten small children to stop pestering me at the park.  All I wanted to do was enjoy a nice bike ride on a beautiful day and these creatures wouldn't close their pie holes!

I also used the Compact screwdriver to change the plates on my brother's unregistered, uninsured car so it would look like a legal-to-drive automobile

That's something else 'they' banned us from doing over here  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 03, 2010, 12:58:04 PM
I used my blades to threaten small children to stop pestering me at the park.  All I wanted to do was enjoy a nice bike ride on a beautiful day and these creatures wouldn't close their pie holes!

I also used the Compact screwdriver to change the plates on my brother's unregistered, uninsured car so it would look like a legal-to-drive automobile

I do hope that was a joke, even if it was in poor taste.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 03, 2010, 01:09:44 PM
I used my blades to threaten small children to stop pestering me at the park.  All I wanted to do was enjoy a nice bike ride on a beautiful day and these creatures wouldn't close their pie holes!

I also used the Compact screwdriver to change the plates on my brother's unregistered, uninsured car so it would look like a legal-to-drive automobile

I do hope that was a joke, even if it was in poor taste.

+1 Both statements   :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: J-sews on April 03, 2010, 01:35:29 PM
I used my blades to threaten small children to stop pestering me at the park.  All I wanted to do was enjoy a nice bike ride on a beautiful day and these creatures wouldn't close their pie holes!

I also used the Compact screwdriver to change the plates on my brother's unregistered, uninsured car so it would look like a legal-to-drive automobile

I'm hoping those were a couple of belated April Fools joke comments Kmarr
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 03, 2010, 05:08:19 PM
I used my blades to threaten small children to stop pestering me at the park.  All I wanted to do was enjoy a nice bike ride on a beautiful day and these creatures wouldn't close their pie holes!

I also used the Compact screwdriver to change the plates on my brother's unregistered, uninsured car so it would look like a legal-to-drive automobile

I'm hoping those were a couple of belated April Fools joke comments Kmarr
+1
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 03, 2010, 07:10:44 PM
 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 03, 2010, 07:17:37 PM
I assume by your grin that it was in fact a joke, and I also assume that by the posts that followed you can see it was in poor taste.  Please don't post things like that here.  Apart from being a little daft, it also can give our hobby a bad reputation.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 03, 2010, 07:21:03 PM
I assume by your grin that it was in fact a joke, and I also assume that by the posts that followed you can see it was in poor taste.  Please don't post things like that here.  Apart from being a little daft, it also can give our hobby a bad reputation.

X2 ,  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 03, 2010, 07:26:10 PM
We take everything way too seriously. aside from the typical PC joke, there is not much laughter present in our lives cuz it is all but out-of-date.  Terrorists win when people are in fear(of going outside), the government wins when people are in fear(of saying the "wrong" thing).  hmmmm :think: a pattern??   I am sure my friends left my house with aching sides after seeing me post that.  it was built on a shread of truth: some annoying kids attempted to address us.  The rest was my imagination.  the second one is completely true.  A bad rap comes from a stabbing incident, not a parent cruising the internet for a reason to take away their kid's knives
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 03, 2010, 07:28:17 PM
Kmarr, feel free to PM me if you wish to discuss this further, but this discussion is not appropriate in this thread.  Joke or not, posts like that are not suitable for this forum.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 03, 2010, 07:34:40 PM
 the second one is completely true.

 :-\ Not cool
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2010, 07:56:29 PM
I read it as a joke guys, might just be my poor sense of humour but
I'm sure no offence was meant!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 03, 2010, 07:59:17 PM
Lets just move on shall we.

So what other MT use have people done today?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 03, 2010, 08:01:01 PM
I think my post was lost a second ago, so here it is again, sorry if it is a double.

Back to topic, I used my PST to repair an electronic in room safe today at the hotel.  Outdated or no, I still love this thing!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 03, 2010, 08:03:14 PM
i used my pst to open a letter

then to shred the letter

:L
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 03, 2010, 08:04:22 PM
I used my Swisstool to cut the label of my niece's toy dog :D

I like to put my multitools to the test on a regular basis  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2010, 08:09:27 PM
i used my pst to open a letter

then to shred the letter

:L

Bill's Mate?  ::)

I went for a walk in the mud country with GF and dog carrying my Skelletool and new Byrd knife....
Could not find a single thing to use them for!  >:(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 03, 2010, 08:13:14 PM
i used my pst to open a letter

then to shred the letter

:L

Bill's Mate?  ::)

I went for a walk in the mud country with GF and dog carrying my Skelletool and new Byrd knife....
Could not find a single thing to use them for!  >:(

nah a propaganda magazine from work

there trying to brainwash us into doing everything safely

its all to do with balfour beattys zero harm initiative.

Its a good idea don't get me wrong but health and safeties over the top its all a blame game and even now nothings done before someone has an accident
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2010, 08:22:02 PM
Don't start me off on 'Elf an Safety' Mate  :ahhh
I'm working on an 'EDF' site (what a nightmare!)  :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 03, 2010, 08:23:24 PM
Don't start me off on 'Elf an Safety' Mate  :ahhh
I'm working on an 'EDF' site (what a nightmare!)  :rant:

you should try working for romec  :pok:
 

:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2010, 08:30:08 PM
I'm happy to swap....  :think: Ummm But what's the point? Lets face it, It's become a joke/nightmare every where!  :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 03, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
I'm happy to swap....  :think: Ummm But what's the point? Lets face it, It's become a joke/nightmare every where!  :rant:

yeah soon robots will be doing install and were have to wear a full hazmat suit to be allowed to operate one
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 03, 2010, 08:40:33 PM
I used my Swisstool to cut the label of my niece's toy dog :D

I like to put my multitools to the test on a regular basis  :D

Get'em Dan, work that swiss magic!  The toys will never know what hit'em!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on April 03, 2010, 08:59:57 PM
I'm happy to swap....  :think: Ummm But what's the point? Lets face it, It's become a joke/nightmare every where!  :rant:

Same over here, one dummy gets electrocuted and the lawyers come out of the woodwork.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on April 04, 2010, 12:20:57 AM
i used my waves needle nose to pull a 3 pin fan off my motherboards cpu cooler and replace it with another less audible one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Medic82 on April 04, 2010, 12:24:17 AM
I used the pliers on my Powerlock to scratch my back
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on April 04, 2010, 12:47:21 AM
I used the chisel on my Spirit to scratch mine a bit ago lol.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on April 05, 2010, 06:12:53 AM
Used the Spirit's small screwdriver too release the battery cover lock off the smoke alarm.BLOODY fiddly, push small lock whilst sliding the cover in the opposite direction, I think they made it fiddly too discourage people talking the batteries out of smoke alarms & putting them in their TV remotes  :think: :think:

Used the Spirit's brilliant awl to free some banana bread that I had attempted to toast & the whole thing had fallen apart in the toaster.
Surprising amount of smoke comes out of a bit of banana bread  ::) :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 05, 2010, 09:10:57 AM
I took the st300 to work last night and i used the Phillips to fix one of the call bells, lucky as needed a driver with a longer reach 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JohnD on April 05, 2010, 02:32:20 PM
My Swisstool and Old explorer will see alot of use today/ and over the next few days. Helping my dad and re-plaster (he's a builder/Joiner by trade) and put membrane and stuff on. Used my swisstool this morning to take a radiator off.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 05, 2010, 06:56:38 PM
Cut paracord. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 05, 2010, 07:11:45 PM
Cut paracord. :D

with what andre  :D   :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 05, 2010, 07:36:50 PM
Cut paracord. :D

with what andre  :D   :pok:

As always.. the serrated edge on the Skeletool. :D Heh. I do lots of handiwork with it, because it's always on my desk- when I go out, I just clip it to my pocket. And I'm lazy to reach down for my Swisstool. :D :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on April 05, 2010, 09:01:47 PM
Saturday/Sunday I cleared out a bunch of stinging nettle and thistles around the base of a super fun 5.9 climb we were playing on. With the Skeletool CX of course. Slice and dice!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on April 05, 2010, 09:23:16 PM
Both the Spirit and CT34 got a bit of use in my getting of my Mt. Bike together this morning for the season. Unfortunately the project stalled upon discovering I need a new shifter. Which I don't feel like buying. Also gotta overhaul the rear wheel hub, but that can wait till the fall/next year.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 05, 2010, 09:42:26 PM
Cut paracord. :D

with what andre  :D   :pok:

As always.. the serrated edge on the Skeletool. :D Heh. I do lots of handiwork with it, because it's always on my desk- when I go out, I just clip it to my pocket. And I'm lazy to reach down for my Swisstool. :D :angel:

 :D  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JohnD on April 06, 2010, 10:37:18 PM
Used my Explorer all day, opening bags of plaster sharpening pencils etc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on April 07, 2010, 01:14:59 AM
Saturday/Sunday I cleared out a bunch of stinging nettle and thistles around the base of a super fun 5.9 climb we were playing on. With the Skeletool CX of course. Slice and dice!

I like the pliers for pulling stuff away from the base.  Plus, the wire cutters cut those pesky vines almost quicker than using the blade.

Oh, and uh...

Pics?  :pok:
There are a few pics up in the scenery gallery... Not much climbing happened, it was a bit of a start of the season slow style trip. :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 07, 2010, 10:55:12 PM
Used the KF4 to try and fix the gears on my bike...didn't work out so well.  :)  But i had fun.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigFatTon on April 08, 2010, 03:47:32 AM
Used my Super Tool 300 to help my little brother build a fort out in our field.  Saw cut through bamboo, Awl drilled through it (realized how amazing that awl is), and wire cutters to cut through some wire we found and then used to tie together some bamboo.  Love this tool!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 08, 2010, 03:57:59 AM
Used my Super Tool 300 to help my little brother build a fort out in our field.  Saw cut through bamboo, Awl drilled through it (realized how amazing that awl is), and wire cutters to cut through some wire we found and then used to tie together some bamboo.  Love this tool!
That sounds like a great time!!!!  How fun! :D :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 09, 2010, 12:53:52 AM
Whew!  Well I cleaned the car today.  Used the file/flathead screwdriver on the Rally to get into some nooks and crannies to clean.  Used the Juice KF4 to cut some floor mats down to size and to cut a piece of rug so it would fit better when the seats are down and the dogs are in the car.  Yeah, FYI: The serrated blade on the KF4 is REALLY sharp.  Of course I'm also a dumb Colorful Enunciation:  I slipped while cutting the rug and sliced my index finger from just below the nail down to the first knuckle.  Incidentally, had to clean the car again because I got blood all over the place.  Oops. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 09, 2010, 02:41:05 AM
ouchies :oops:

Make like the mafia and put plastic on the seats :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hingesadness on April 09, 2010, 04:17:30 AM
I cleaned out my wallet.  It was past due.  I used my Micra to cut up old gift cards and what not.  It worked well.  I can see why Micras are popular.  At first I tried the scissors on my CS4, but it wasn't able.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on April 09, 2010, 04:33:02 AM
Did absolutely nothing with MT's today, but just wanted snag post #1,000  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigFatTon on April 09, 2010, 04:53:06 AM
haha, you should have used a multitool to type out that 1000th post
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 09, 2010, 05:31:22 AM
haha, you should have used a multitool to type out that 1000th post

I agree, very nice!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on April 09, 2010, 05:32:47 AM
haha, you should have used a multitool to type out that 1000th post

I agree, very nice!

That was a damn good idea  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on April 09, 2010, 06:38:43 AM
Used a mini driver to fix my coworker's glasses :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 09, 2010, 11:32:02 AM
Used a SOG PPP to assist in the modification of a PT-510 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on April 11, 2010, 04:24:00 AM
Made some hotdog roasting sticks for a picnic .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 11, 2010, 05:33:25 AM
Used the deluxe tinker scissors to alter a pouch for my iphone so the headphone would fit.  Just cut a hole really.  Oh, and I found one of those curvy man things by nite-ize...I like it! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 11, 2010, 07:20:56 PM
Used my OHO Locksmith in the garden yesterday. Cutting strawberry runners, sawed off some stemmy weeds and used the file to sharpen the tines on the little Honda Rototiller.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 11, 2010, 07:43:03 PM
After watching Ray Mears last night I had a go at fashioning an arrow from stick with my Charge TTi  :tu:

Didn't work too well but was fun to do :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JohnD on April 11, 2010, 08:04:30 PM
Used my Kick this morning to help my Grandfather fix his shed lock, down his allotment. Just used my Tinker to whittle a few sticks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on April 12, 2010, 12:36:22 AM
It kept my SAK company , the SAK did the real cat feeding chores .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: straya on April 12, 2010, 08:59:20 AM
Used my Charge to loosen the retaining nut on the air intake on a front end loader.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 12, 2010, 09:26:42 AM
I used the medium flat head on my blast to pry open a locked door(I am Security for a Resort hotel and that door wasn't supposed to be locked!)  No breaking and entering here.  It is the only tool I have that could reach in there and still have the leverage to pry.  It seems that this flathead is perfect for a multitude of things around the resort. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 12, 2010, 03:40:31 PM
Used the blade on my Swisstool to open some accessories for my new laptop. :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 12, 2010, 04:37:01 PM
Actually found a can of corned beef with the key missing!  Victorinox to the rescue.(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/087/1/8/super_flewus_by_parliamentFunk.gif)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/overflow/DSCF2540.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 12, 2010, 08:18:07 PM
Actually found a can of corned beef with the key missing!  Victorinox to the rescue.(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/087/1/8/super_flewus_by_parliamentFunk.gif)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/overflow/DSCF2540.jpg)

Nicely done!  :salute:

Yesterday, I used my new Alox Bee-lectrician to cut PVC pipe and cut a bit of cedar.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on April 12, 2010, 11:58:01 PM
I did some sawing and light prying with my Spirit X .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 12, 2010, 11:59:38 PM
Actually found a can of corned beef with the key missing!  Victorinox to the rescue.(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/087/1/8/super_flewus_by_parliamentFunk.gif)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/overflow/DSCF2540.jpg)

Great action shot :tu: 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 13, 2010, 12:05:04 AM
Actually found a can of corned beef with the key missing!  Victorinox to the rescue.(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/087/1/8/super_flewus_by_parliamentFunk.gif)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/overflow/DSCF2540.jpg)

i thought you were opening a tin of mike for a second then XD
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on April 13, 2010, 12:05:20 AM
Installed shower doors in three bathrooms for a friend on Sat and Sun with a birthday party in between :D Drill, level, tape measurer, hacksaw, punch and hammer were some of the regular tools used. Vic Spirit provided the file, philips, pliers and scissors, Vic Ratchet saw lots of use, my Salt I did all the cutting, it did get dull in the end and Skeletool provided support in addition to opening beer bottles 8) Fun and long weekend that was :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 13, 2010, 12:08:30 AM
Actually found a can of corned beef with the key missing!  Victorinox to the rescue.(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/087/1/8/super_flewus_by_parliamentFunk.gif)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/overflow/DSCF2540.jpg)

Admit it, you were excited when you spotted the key missing.  :pok: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 13, 2010, 12:51:53 AM
Actually found a can of corned beef with the key missing!  Victorinox to the rescue.(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/087/1/8/super_flewus_by_parliamentFunk.gif)



Admit it, you were excited when you spotted the key missing.  :pok: :D

Yes, just a little. :-[  It was jumping up and saying to my wife "don't worry I have just the answer!" that earned me a sad, pitying shake of the head. (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs30/f/2008/050/c/6/_shakes_head_sadly__by_death_au.gif)

Now imagine the reaction I got when I decided to stop half way and take some pictures. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 13, 2010, 12:55:55 AM
Probably similar to the ones I get when taking pictures of beer bottles being opened :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 13, 2010, 12:57:11 AM
Don't be embarrassed Gareth, you are with folk that understand.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 13, 2010, 01:00:07 AM
Probably similar to the ones I get when taking pictures of beer bottles being opened :D

The words "withering", "resigned", "despondent" and perhaps even "scornful" come to mind. :D

Don't be embarrassed Gareth, you are with folk that understand.  :D

Thanks mate. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 13, 2010, 01:17:20 AM
Probably similar to the ones I get when taking pictures of beer bottles being opened :D

The words "withering", "resigned", "despondent" and perhaps even "scornful" come to mind. :D

Don't be embarrassed Gareth, you are with folk that understand.  :D

Thanks mate. :D

It's all fun and games until you're the only one with a bottle opener on a camping trip and everyone wants a beer.  Oh, and none of them remembered to even bring a pocket knife either.  But I'm not bitter...   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on April 13, 2010, 03:37:52 AM
Used my diesel's pliers to hold/rotate end pieces of surge while I adjusted torx security screw to straighten those little end pieces out, got pinched a few times since there wasnt much meat for pliers to grab onto.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 13, 2010, 10:37:50 AM
I used the philips on the Core HARD to fix a loose locker door! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 13, 2010, 02:35:57 PM
Used my Charge AL to cut out some silicon sheets.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 13, 2010, 02:45:32 PM
I need a project for my MT or SAK or something today...grrrr...bad night at work. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on April 13, 2010, 06:27:52 PM
Probably similar to the ones I get when taking pictures of beer bottles being opened :D

The words "withering", "resigned", "despondent" and perhaps even "scornful" come to mind. :D

Don't be embarrassed Gareth, you are with folk that understand.  :D

Thanks mate. :D

It's all fun and games until you're the only one with a bottle opener on a camping trip and everyone wants a beer.  Oh, and none of them remembered to even bring a pocket knife either.  But I'm not bitter...   :D

No, not bitter... ::)
Know the feeling, except I was 1 of 2 with a Leatherman, and there was 40 other students on the trip.... And some thought cans and no can openers was no big deal. :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 13, 2010, 06:35:10 PM
Probably similar to the ones I get when taking pictures of beer bottles being opened :D

The words "withering", "resigned", "despondent" and perhaps even "scornful" come to mind. :D

Don't be embarrassed Gareth, you are with folk that understand.  :D

Thanks mate. :D

It's all fun and games until you're the only one with a bottle opener on a camping trip and everyone wants a beer.  Oh, and none of them remembered to even bring a pocket knife either.  But I'm not bitter...   :D

No, not bitter... ::)
Know the feeling, except I was 1 of 2 with a Leatherman, and there was 40 other students on the trip.... And some thought cans and no can openers was no big deal. :ahhh
it is no big deal, there's almost always someone there to bail them out. ::)  Either that or they go hunger for a couple of days, seems they don't care that much. >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TxSxB on April 13, 2010, 06:57:45 PM
I beat an empty bottle return bin into submission with my Wave :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 13, 2010, 07:40:22 PM


No, not bitter... ::)
Know the feeling, except I was 1 of 2 with a Leatherman, and there was 40 other students on the trip.... And some thought cans and no can openers was no big deal. :ahhh

True story:

A friend came home and found an empty and completely flat small cat food can on the kitchen floor--as if it had been pounded flat with a hammer.  He picked it up and tossed it without much thought.  A couple days later, same thing happened.  He asked his kids what this was all about but they pled ignorance.

Finally, one day he came home from work early and found a half flattened/half empty tin on the floor and the dog on his dog bed, smelling of catfood.

The dog had figured out how to open the lower cupboard and simply removed a tin of catfood.  No opposable thumbs?  No problem.  He just chewed it flat, squeezing all that catfood goodness out as he went.


Shane, next time you might suggest that method to the ill prepared students.... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 13, 2010, 08:15:30 PM


No, not bitter... ::)
Know the feeling, except I was 1 of 2 with a Leatherman, and there was 40 other students on the trip.... And some thought cans and no can openers was no big deal. :ahhh

True story:

A friend came home and found an empty and completely flat small cat food can on the kitchen floor--as if it had been pounded flat with a hammer.  He picked it up and tossed it without much thought.  A couple days later, same thing happened.  He asked his kids what this was all about but they pled ignorance.

Finally, one day he came home from work early and found a half flattened/half empty tin on the floor and the dog on his dog bed, smelling of catfood.

The dog had figured out how to open the lower cupboard and simply removed a tin of catfood.  No opposable thumbs?  No problem.  He just chewed it flat, squeezing all that catfood goodness out as he went.


Shane, next time you might suggest that method to the ill prepared students.... :D

That's class  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on April 13, 2010, 08:19:13 PM
Leatherman Mutt
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Prof. Gadget on April 13, 2010, 08:26:53 PM
 :multi: Used my supertool to fix a catchers mask at a regional highschool tourament baseball game!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 14, 2010, 12:26:45 AM
Used my BO  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh !!!Mini!!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh to remove the scales of a couple of 84mm SAKs and to extract a section of marble run from a megablox cube... as you do ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on April 15, 2010, 03:29:14 AM
Leatherman Mutt

 :rofl: :rofl:

Excellent!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on April 15, 2010, 06:27:03 AM
Leatherman Mutt

 :rofl: :rofl:

Excellent!

Glad somebody finally got that one  :D  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: straya on April 15, 2010, 08:39:01 AM
I tightened the nut holding the handle of my Mcleod tool on.........cause I needed to use it.
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l174/dcrofty/Work/BushlandDrNPWS14-4-10007.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 15, 2010, 11:43:20 AM
 :o Fantastic picture straya.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 15, 2010, 12:54:04 PM
:o Fantastic picture straya.

Yep thats Mans work! :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 15, 2010, 01:01:54 PM
Great usage shot :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on April 15, 2010, 02:43:44 PM
Very nice  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2010, 04:05:13 PM
:o Fantastic picture straya.

Yep thats Mans work! :salute:
+1 :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 15, 2010, 04:52:06 PM
fixed my bike while down the trails  :D

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010286-6.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2010, 05:19:18 PM
Wouldn't of happened with a hub gear :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 15, 2010, 05:35:17 PM
Wouldn't of happened with a hub gear :P

 :rofl:  i know mate but if i had my way i would have a SS, yes hard work going up hills , but i generally ride by myself and im not afraid to push it up a hill or 2  :D my ideal MTB would be more like a late 70's to early 80's 26inch bmx cruiser, made out of Ti with disk brakes and drop bars, i dont want much do i  :D oh and my Ti cyclo cross bike  :-\ ill keep dreaming for a few more years   ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2010, 05:40:07 PM
Send the kid's out to work, and you'll have one in no time :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 15, 2010, 06:06:25 PM
Send the kid's out to work, and you'll have one in no time :D

 :rofl: yeah one day mate, there the reason i have gears, for pulling the trailer,  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2010, 06:13:29 PM
Send the kid's out to work, and you'll have one in no time :D

 :rofl: yeah one day mate, there the reason i have gears, for pulling the trailer,  :-\
I used to love jumping of curbs with mine :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 15, 2010, 06:19:53 PM
Send the kid's out to work, and you'll have one in no time :D

 :rofl: yeah one day mate, there the reason i have gears, for pulling the trailer,  :-\
I used to love jumping of curbs with mine :D

there great mike, i even did the shopping a few times, plus the girls love it , coral who is 11 this year remembers miles of off road riding with mud flying over the trailer, im surprised it still works , but other than a few rips its ok  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2010, 06:21:46 PM
Oh me and my boy killed ours when he'd turned 4 :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 15, 2010, 06:23:50 PM
Oh me and my boy killed ours when he'd turned 4 :(

i pulled coral till she was 5 but she got too much of a lump  :D the girls arnt too bad weight wise but still heavy, once its no use to them im turning it into a trailer for putting junk bikes in and parts i scavenge from the heath/waste land  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2010, 06:25:48 PM
Oh me and my boy killed ours when he'd turned 4 :(

i pulled coral till she was 5 but she got too much of a lump  :D the girls arnt too bad weight wise but still heavy, once its no use to them im turning it into a trailer for putting junk bikes in and parts i scavenge from the heath/waste land  :D
Good bit of recycling that :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 15, 2010, 06:27:18 PM
Oh me and my boy killed ours when he'd turned 4 :(

i pulled coral till she was 5 but she got too much of a lump  :D the girls arnt too bad weight wise but still heavy, once its no use to them im turning it into a trailer for putting junk bikes in and parts i scavenge from the heath/waste land  :D
Good bit of recycling that :tu:

i built a old muddy fox a while back from the waste land, used parts from there as well and most kind of correct year parts, i only got £20 for it but it cost me nowt,  :tu: ive got a few old bits and frames from there in my shed  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2010, 06:29:13 PM
Oh me and my boy killed ours when he'd turned 4 :(

i pulled coral till she was 5 but she got too much of a lump  :D the girls arnt too bad weight wise but still heavy, once its no use to them im turning it into a trailer for putting junk bikes in and parts i scavenge from the heath/waste land  :D
Good bit of recycling that :tu:

i built a old muddy fox a while back from the waste land, used parts from there as well and most kind of correct year parts, i only got £20 for it but it cost me nowt,  :tu: ive got a few old bits and frames from there in my shed  :D
If you come across an old Raleigh 20 or tandem, let me know :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on April 15, 2010, 07:03:27 PM
Used my diesel's pliers to hold/rotate end pieces of surge while I adjusted torx security screw to straighten those little end pieces out, got pinched a few times since there wasnt much meat for pliers to grab onto.

To follow up on this repair which was unsuccesful - I took off the torx screw from the surge and removed end cap. I than used the file from the wave to file down the poorly finished part which is preventing the end caps from sitting straight. A little QC flub on Leathermans part, looks a little better now, is straighter but I need to repeat procedure on other side of tool since that one is crooked too. Heres a pic cause I think my giberish is not explaining it properly:

(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/blackbeardpic/IMG_0889.jpg)

(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/blackbeardpic/IMG_0890.jpg)

Notice the small horizontal rough edge on the ruler side of surge & the right angle where the steel bends up, this is from the factory and making things cockeyed
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on April 15, 2010, 07:54:30 PM
I used my Octane clamshell opener blade to open a new Grappler package.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 15, 2010, 09:58:53 PM
Used my diesel's pliers to hold/rotate end pieces of surge while I adjusted torx security screw to straighten those little end pieces out, got pinched a few times since there wasnt much meat for pliers to grab onto.

To follow up on this repair which was unsuccesful - I took off the torx screw from the surge and removed end cap. I than used the file from the wave to file down the poorly finished part which is preventing the end caps from sitting straight. A little QC flub on Leathermans part, looks a little better now, is straighter but I need to repeat procedure on other side of tool since that one is crooked too. Heres a pic cause I think my giberish is not explaining it properly:...

Notice the small horizontal rough edge on the ruler side of surge & the right angle where the steel bends up, this is from the factory and making things cockeyed

That'd really bug me :(  I hope you can get it flush.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 16, 2010, 01:12:18 AM
Used my diesel's pliers to hold/rotate end pieces of surge while I adjusted torx security screw to straighten those little end pieces out, got pinched a few times since there wasnt much meat for pliers to grab onto.

To follow up on this repair which was unsuccesful - I took off the torx screw from the surge and removed end cap. I than used the file from the wave to file down the poorly finished part which is preventing the end caps from sitting straight. A little QC flub on Leathermans part, looks a little better now, is straighter but I need to repeat procedure on other side of tool since that one is crooked too. Heres a pic cause I think my giberish is not explaining it properly:...

Notice the small horizontal rough edge on the ruler side of surge & the right angle where the steel bends up, this is from the factory and making things cockeyed

That'd really bug me :(  I hope you can get it flush.

That is LM for you.  I just got a Crunch in today, brand new, and the stop for the spring arm wasn't hammered in.  You know, that little triangular cutout on either side that keeps the plier handles apart when the plier is locked?  I had to hammer both myself.  and the file on the tool was not completely finished, they missed about a quarter inch at the end before the screwdriver tip.  All in all, the tool is still operable and I can get over the imperfections, but I am getting fed up with LM quality.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 16, 2010, 01:33:15 PM
Used the skeletool cx to remove a label for a new portable HDD pouch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on April 16, 2010, 02:08:50 PM
I cut up two cardboard cartons using an Octane this morning at 0630am so they would fit in the recycler bin for pickup.  I know, bad for the blade cutting cardboard, but she cut through like a razor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 16, 2010, 09:31:53 PM
how bad is cutting cardboard?  I do it possibly every day at work :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 16, 2010, 10:41:47 PM
how bad is cutting cardboard?  I do it possibly every day at work :ahhh

It just dulls your blade really quick.  It isn't actually any more harmful than cutting plastic, it's just more abrasive.  I guess if you want your blades to be really shiny, you should avoid cardboard, but all my tools are users and wear their battle scars proudly!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkey on April 17, 2010, 02:51:40 AM
I cut up two cardboard cartons using an Octane this morning at 0630am so they would fit in the recycler bin for pickup.  I know, bad for the blade cutting cardboard, but she cut through like a razor.

Half the reason I carry a knife/multi is to cut cardboard...remember while we may collect them they're still tools..besides, sharpeners are cheap.  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkey on April 17, 2010, 02:59:42 AM
Back on topic...I used my clutch to jimmy open a locked door..god bless that tiny phillips...and I used my sentinel to cut open some boxes, slice a banana for lunch and get to a dipswitch on a computer here at work...I've got tools that could have got there easier, but the sentinel was all i had...and I used the toothpick after lunch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 17, 2010, 09:29:39 AM
At work we have a central vac system. it was all clogged.  LEATHERMAN CORE TO THE RESCUE!  I used- Philips to unscrew 6 recessed screws(thank the lord for the long driver), big flathead for light prying, pliers to remove 10 year old dirt, hair tennis ball residue and anything else I didn't wanna touch, philips for reaching and scooping out corner build-up, file for its length to help me jam a rag through a tube.  All this cleaning was accomplished with just one MT and a rag. 

mission accomplished :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 17, 2010, 10:14:43 AM
At work we have a central vac system. it was all clogged.  LEATHERMAN CORE TO THE RESCUE!  I used- Philips to unscrew 6 recessed screws(thank the lord for the long driver), big flathead for light prying, pliers to remove 10 year old dirt, hair tennis ball residue and anything else I didn't wanna touch, philips for reaching and scooping out corner build-up, file for its length to help me jam a rag through a tube.  All this cleaning was accomplished with just one MT and a rag. 

mission accomplished :salute:

And THAT'S what they are made for! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 18, 2010, 02:29:08 PM
Used my Kick in the garden today, while making a sandbox for my youngest..  :)
Used the Sharpmaker afterwards, so now I can shave with it again..  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on April 19, 2010, 12:17:41 AM
squished woodticks, ALX :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on April 19, 2010, 12:36:10 AM
Today I used my Powerlock to replace the wooden slates on my garden bench,  it held the rusy old bolt while I cut them away with my Jr Hacksaw quite nicely.  Yay for compund leverage  :D

Here's a picture of the finished seat, new slats made from some oak skirting boards cut down and shaped to size


The more I use my Sog the more I'm warming to it,
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 19, 2010, 09:39:33 AM
Looks like a good job, nice looking bench there Mate!   :gimme:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 19, 2010, 09:53:11 AM
Today I used my Powerlock to replace the wooden slates on my garden bench,  it held the rusy old bolt while I cut them away with my Jr Hacksaw quite nicely.  Yay for compund leverage  :D

Here's a picture of the finished seat, new slats made from some oak skirting boards cut down and shaped to size


The more I use my Sog the more I'm warming to it,
Small world, I have that exact bench! Neighbors gave it to us after it rotted out so we made new wood pieces for it.  Nice lawn decoration :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 19, 2010, 01:49:32 PM
Used my skele cx to open some shrink wrapping on new textbooks. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 19, 2010, 06:35:21 PM
Nice job on the bench :tu:  Good choice of wood as well, anything that saves repainting/staining every other year I'm all for :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 19, 2010, 06:49:56 PM
Used my Skeletool CX's pliers and Swisstool RS's philips head to fix a reflector on my daughter's bike :D

Worked perfectly  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 19, 2010, 07:13:51 PM
Used my Skeletool CX's pliers and Swisstool RS's philips head to fix a reflector on my daughter's bike :D

Worked perfectly  :tu:
I just love Heavy Duty repair jobs..  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on April 19, 2010, 07:19:13 PM
Had a bit of a tidy up to day and spent about a hour cutting up boxes with the Charge's serrated blade.

With hindsight, I probably should have used something bigger, but I was having too much fun to stop :D

Surprisingly, it still seems quite sharp - I expected it to be pretty dull after all that. :)

EDIT - Oh and I had to use the pliers on the Charge a few times to unblock the paper shredder due to the rather large quantity of junk mail I had to get rid of!

EDIT #2 - Oh, and I used the Phillips bit to open a plug to test the fuse when the shredder stopped working. The Fuse was fine  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 19, 2010, 07:20:40 PM
i havent hard chance to use one today as im at college poor multi s  :cry:

i might have to make a use for my sideclip though  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 19, 2010, 07:25:25 PM
Used my Skeletool CX's pliers and Swisstool RS's philips head to fix a reflector on my daughter's bike :D

Worked perfectly  :tu:
I just love Heavy Duty repair jobs..  :D :D

My tools ain't no queens  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 19, 2010, 08:04:10 PM
Used my Skeletool CX's pliers and Swisstool RS's philips head to fix a reflector on my daughter's bike :D

Worked perfectly  :tu:
I just love Heavy Duty repair jobs..  :D :D

My tools ain't no queens  :D
;)  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on April 21, 2010, 01:17:06 AM
Did a bit of minor trim work with my Spirit X , used both the saw and the blade . Earlier in the day it opened the Cat's breakfast ( no mean feat , I have 5 of the little buggers ) .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 21, 2010, 03:51:56 AM
darn kitty cats, you gotta feed them like every other week. they're so needy! :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on April 21, 2010, 02:44:54 PM
Catfood , and cut a bit of trim .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hingesadness on April 23, 2010, 02:58:38 AM
Sharpened the awl on my CS4 with my brand new Wave.   :multi:  I'm loving the diamond file.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 23, 2010, 03:08:31 AM
I crawled into bed at 8 am, didn't bother changing or doing much else. why is this important?!?!
Core and Minichamp were in my pocket :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on April 23, 2010, 03:32:49 AM

Used my Juice S2 to take apart a light socket for the UL inspector at work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 23, 2010, 03:47:08 AM
Cut up a bunch of drinking straws for some in- class project work. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: J-sews on April 23, 2010, 04:29:44 AM
Used a couple Gerbers to help restring my baseball glove. First game of the season is next week!! :cheers:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Glovestringing.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 23, 2010, 07:36:11 PM
At my mom's house, the ironing board pivot was worn out.  My mom has been banging it back together for several years.  I broke out the Cybertimer 41 and Atwood Funnybone and went about fixing the situation:

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/April%202010/IMG_0283.jpg)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/April%202010/IMG_0284.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 24, 2010, 01:07:22 AM
cybertimer! I LIKE IT :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 24, 2010, 01:25:06 AM
cybertimer! I LIKE IT :cheers:

It's a cybertool 41 with Timekeeper scales.  Like a Cybertool version of a Supertimer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 24, 2010, 03:13:02 AM
Used the Hiker today to cut some line for the weed eater and used it's saw to cut out some particularly nasty and bizarre looking weeds.  Good day!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 24, 2010, 03:54:23 AM
Used my Charge ALX with a modified bit to change a lock battery in a card reader lock.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on April 24, 2010, 08:31:13 PM
At my mom's house, the ironing board pivot was worn out.  My mom has been banging it back together for several years.  I broke out the Cybertimer 41 and Atwood Funnybone and went about fixing the situation:
...

Today you are good son :D

My brother and I have a perpetual joke that at any point in time one of us is good son and the other bad son depending on what we've been up to ;)

Today I used the magnifier of my Scientist to check blade tangs on some knives at the car boot sale.  Back home my BO  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh !!! Mini !!! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh helped put up some trellis.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on April 24, 2010, 09:20:40 PM
Haven't done anything yet, but I did just use my Maratac AAA to see if I had any shampoo left in a Head & Shoulders shampoo bottle; having finally drained it, I just switched to a new bottle and tossed the old one in the recycling bin.  Very exciting, I know.  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 24, 2010, 09:32:24 PM
Haven't done anything yet, but I did just use my Maratac AAA to see if I had any shampoo left in a Head & Shoulders shampoo bottle; having finally drained it, I just switched to a new bottle and tossed the old one in the recycling bin.  Very exciting, I know.  ::)
Talk about "Living on the edge"...  :o :o

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: J-sews on April 24, 2010, 09:42:12 PM
Haven't done anything yet, but I did just use my Maratac AAA to see if I had any shampoo left in a Head & Shoulders shampoo bottle; having finally drained it, I just switched to a new bottle and tossed the old one in the recycling bin.  Very exciting, I know.  ::)
Talk about "Living on the edge"...  :o :o

 :D


What, no pics?! ???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on April 24, 2010, 10:38:52 PM
Haven't done anything yet, but I did just use my Maratac AAA to see if I had any shampoo left in a Head & Shoulders shampoo bottle; having finally drained it, I just switched to a new bottle and tossed the old one in the recycling bin.  Very exciting, I know.  ::)
Talk about "Living on the edge"...  :o :o

 :D


What, no pics?! ???

Nope, no pictures. :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 24, 2010, 10:43:56 PM
Haven't done anything yet, but I did just use my Maratac AAA to see if I had any shampoo left in a Head & Shoulders shampoo bottle; having finally drained it, I just switched to a new bottle and tossed the old one in the recycling bin.  Very exciting, I know.  ::)
Talk about "Living on the edge"...  :o :o

 :D


What, no pics?! ???

Nope, no pictures. :P
Haven't there been enough showerpics here already Bob..  :twak: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 25, 2010, 12:52:03 AM
I just used my Compact blade to eat my dinner, with no other utensils. This is a major victory :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 25, 2010, 12:55:36 AM
Stop rubbing our faces in your hectic life Sazabi!   Some of us don't have any hair to begin with!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hingesadness on April 25, 2010, 07:25:27 PM
I lent my mom my Wave so she could saw a large section of plastic lattice.  It was fairy thick stuff, but she ripped through it quite well.  She was really impressed by it.  I'm starting to like the Wave more and more.  I've had it about a week or so now.  I also used the serrated edge to cut open my Gerber Clutch package.  MT's are great for opening boxes and packages that contain more MTs.  :D 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigFatTon on April 26, 2010, 12:20:29 AM
Use the saw on my farmer to cut some palm frawns that needed to go, then to cut some old pvc out of the way on a small grading job i was doing
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on April 26, 2010, 11:00:21 AM
I just used my Compact blade to eat my dinner, with no other utensils. This is a major VICtory :tu:

Fixed it :D

I used my Skeletool CX to cut open some fresh veggie bags, and cut 'em down to size. Then I sliced up some new Sterling 5mm Accessory cord to become my new Prusiks. And of course... tested it out on the rock :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Multitaskertools on April 26, 2010, 01:35:41 PM
used the dental pick on my Multitasker to clean out debris clogging up the flow valve on my propane burner :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 26, 2010, 10:31:19 PM
i used my charge to help fix a letter carrying trolley
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 27, 2010, 12:39:00 AM
i used my charge to help fix a letter carrying trolley

The ALX I presume?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 27, 2010, 03:20:48 AM
Used the awl on the Explorer plus to unlock and lock and paper towel dispenser.  Living on the ragged edge here.  LOL!  Oh, and used the scissors to cut out a Dogbert cartoon from the paper. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 27, 2010, 05:08:15 AM
Used the awl on the Explorer plus to unlock and lock and paper towel dispenser.  Living on the ragged edge here.  LOL!  Oh, and used the scissors to cut out a Dogbert cartoon from the paper. 

Vic scissors are the best.  I used my Cybertool 34's scissors to cut some labels for keys at work. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: pandora110 on April 27, 2010, 08:53:38 AM
Tool: LM Skeletool

Task:  Cutting twine for tying up peppers.

Performance: Excellent

Rating 10 out of 10.


Tool:  Cybertool 41

Task: Slicing tomatoes

Performance: Flawless

Rating: 10 out of 10.  No squishing of the fruit.


-------------------------------------
 :spamkiller:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 27, 2010, 10:33:23 AM
used Core philips to fix a loose door stopper, and Minichamp strange little tool that looks like a hook with a chisel on the end to open a new box of LARGE GARBAGE BAGS. LARGE. I HAD TO SUFFER A WHOLE DAY WITHOUT THEM :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on April 27, 2010, 08:25:04 PM
i used my charge to help fix a letter carrying trolley

The ALX I presume?

of course :) it saw no use today :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 28, 2010, 03:53:07 AM
I'm preparing to go to work with my newly aquired Wave :multi:

.....also taking the PST II(always in my bag), Minichamp, and the CORE for backup in case I need something heavy duty.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 28, 2010, 07:19:34 AM
i used my charge to help fix a letter carrying trolley

The ALX I presume?

of course :) it saw no use today :(


I use both my ALX and Vic CT34 on a daily basis for at least 5 or 6 cutting tasks.  The blade on my Charge is really scary sharp.  I got one with date codes of 0307, and the difference in quality from then to now is obvious.  Mine is actually polished in some areas and the f&f is top notch, even for LM.  No comments needed on the CT34 and it's perfection, Vic track record speaks for itself!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 29, 2010, 06:32:25 PM
I was at our national team meeting on Tuesday with an evening meal and much drink   :drink:

For the evening meal I just took my Micra down with me not expecting much use. At everybody's place they had two unopened bottles of beer and opened wine bottles at the table  :tu:

Needless to say I was a great hit as I was opening all the bottles at our table and tables close by  :ahhh :drink: :ahhh

Do you think I should send my lifesaving story in to Leatherman? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 29, 2010, 06:56:07 PM
I was at our national team meeting on Tuesday with an evening meal and much drink   :drink:

For the evening meal I just took my Micra down with me not expecting much use. At everybody's place they had two unopened bottles of beer and opened wine bottles at the table  :tu:

Needless to say I was a great hit as I was opening all the bottles at our table and tables close by  :ahhh :drink: :ahhh

Do you think I should send my lifesaving story in to Leatherman? :D

Surprise, when beer needs to be opened, an Irishman saves the day! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on April 29, 2010, 08:12:27 PM
I was at our national team meeting on Tuesday with an evening meal and much drink   :drink:

For the evening meal I just took my Micra down with me not expecting much use. At everybody's place they had two unopened bottles of beer and opened wine bottles at the table  :tu:

Needless to say I was a great hit as I was opening all the bottles at our table and tables close by  :ahhh :drink: :ahhh

Do you think I should send my lifesaving story in to Leatherman? :D

Surprise, when beer needs to be opened, an Irishman saves the day! 

The Irish helping the English  ::) Who'd have thought it  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 29, 2010, 08:16:41 PM
I was at our national team meeting on Tuesday with an evening meal and much drink   :drink:

For the evening meal I just took my Micra down with me not expecting much use. At everybody's place they had two unopened bottles of beer and opened wine bottles at the table  :tu:

Needless to say I was a great hit as I was opening all the bottles at our table and tables close by  :ahhh :drink: :ahhh

Do you think I should send my lifesaving story in to Leatherman? :D

Surprise, when beer needs to be opened, an Irishman saves the day! 

The Irish helping the English  ::) Who'd have thought it  :ahhh


:D  Good man there Dan!  Teach those Brits how to drink!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on April 29, 2010, 08:31:05 PM
I was at our national team meeting on Tuesday with an evening meal and much drink   :drink:

For the evening meal I just took my Micra down with me not expecting much use. At everybody's place they had two unopened bottles of beer and opened wine bottles at the table  :tu:

Needless to say I was a great hit as I was opening all the bottles at our table and tables close by  :ahhh :drink: :ahhh

Do you think I should send my lifesaving story in to Leatherman? :D

Surprise, when beer needs to be opened, an Irishman saves the day! 

The Irish helping the English  ::) Who'd have thought it  :ahhh


:D  Good man there Dan!  Teach those Brits how to drink!


This could be interesting  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on April 29, 2010, 08:57:25 PM
I showed my PowerLock off to one of my professors and lent it to a friend to fix his bag
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 29, 2010, 11:25:00 PM
I used my wave to open a package.....


....containing a SUPERTOOL 300!! :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 29, 2010, 11:36:00 PM
I used my wave to open a package.....


....containing a SUPERTOOL 300!! :ahhh

Nice!    :gimme:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 30, 2010, 12:27:04 AM
Needless to say I am very impressed.  The new plier head is simply a marvel of engineering and a BIG step up from the core/surge model.  I am loving the removable wire cutters; On my new pre-owned wave there is a dent in the hardwire notch, this could easily be remedies if they were removable.  I bought this thing pre-owned but the seller should just have listed it as LNIB cuz there is absolutely no wear, nor signs of use.  Still very stiff and feels really solid. Also the tool load out is MUCH more diverse than the core! ::)

Now for the on-the-fence parts.  I am not too crazy about the clumping system.  The blades are very hard to get out, I am sure this loosens with time so I won't fret. When closed the top seems to fan out and create sharp edges.  When I tap it, the blade(I think) vibrates against the body and makes a small rattling noise- anyone else have this?  I use a rescue tool sheath for my core and the new cut outs don't fare well when I put it in, as there is NO wiggle room with the core to begin with(I like it that way :) ).  Cut outs- they make it very easy to reach the blades but the clumping system negates that ease...   I also am not sure about my hands digging the blade with heavy squeezing...?

Last thing- People say the core wasn't built for heavy use but the ST300 is...  If they mean plier head, definitely.  Otherwise I hear "the handle steel is thicker."  I did a side by side comparison with the Core and if there is a difference, its the size of a human hair, very thin human hair. And whatever thickness it seems to add, the cutouts probably take away. I personally prefer the Core handles myself.

Soryy for the long-winded comments, its not usually my style but Core vs Supertool 300 is a topic I have read much disagreement about
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on April 30, 2010, 01:53:07 AM
I used my LM c301 and Sideclip to install the batteries in my Sonic Screwdriver.  There's something rather pleasing about that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on April 30, 2010, 02:30:47 AM
Needless to say I am very impressed.  The new plier head is simply a marvel of engineering and a BIG step up from the core/surge model.  I am loving the removable wire cutters; On my new pre-owned wave there is a dent in the hardwire notch, this could easily be remedies if they were removable.  I bought this thing pre-owned but the seller should just have listed it as LNIB cuz there is absolutely no wear, nor signs of use.  Still very stiff and feels really solid. Also the tool load out is MUCH more diverse than the core! ::)

Now for the on-the-fence parts.  I am not too crazy about the clumping system.  The blades are very hard to get out, I am sure this loosens with time so I won't fret. When closed the top seems to fan out and create sharp edges.  When I tap it, the blade(I think) vibrates against the body and makes a small rattling noise- anyone else have this?  I use a rescue tool sheath for my core and the new cut outs don't fare well when I put it in, as there is NO wiggle room with the core to begin with(I like it that way :) ).  Cut outs- they make it very easy to reach the blades but the clumping system negates that ease...   I also am not sure about my hands digging the blade with heavy squeezing...?

Last thing- People say the core wasn't built for heavy use but the ST300 is...  If they mean plier head, definitely.  Otherwise I hear "the handle steel is thicker."  I did a side by side comparison with the Core and if there is a difference, its the size of a human hair, very thin human hair. And whatever thickness it seems to add, the cutouts probably take away. I personally prefer the Core handles myself.

Soryy for the long-winded comments, its not usually my style but Core vs Supertool 300 is a topic I have read much disagreement about

I've not got any rattling in either of mine Kmarr, can you be more specific about what you think might be loose and rattling? I express surprise at this, as the ST300 locking mechanism seems tighter than the Core's, and there's decent resistance from the backspring on both of mine. Not snap like a SAK, but something approaching it, and that should serve to stop any looseness or rattling I would have thought

As for the "selective clumping", you'll get used to it, but the trick basically is to pull out the file or the saw to lift the middle tools like the drivers, can opener, awl etc - I find that it works brilliantly.

Quote
Last thing- People say the core wasn't built for heavy use but the ST300 is...

I don't know who said that, but I certainly wouldn't. The Core was one of the toughest tools on the market, and in my experience could be abused all day without worry (so I did - often :D). The ST300 pliers are certainly heavier duty, but I would never suggest that the Core was a light duty tool - it's a beast! Much stronger than the Surge I reckon, with less flexing when you really torque the drivers of are cutting something big!

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on April 30, 2010, 03:05:22 AM
Used my Skeletool CX for show and tell at school, where I amazed my classmates- all of whom are 3-4 years younger than I am.  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on April 30, 2010, 03:21:59 AM
Davek- The rattling isn't noticible unless I hold it and tap it with my finger, or pretty much anything.  The core had the liner so This would never happen. The ST300 has the rounded edges with no buffer in the middle so the blade vibrates on the part of the handle that is curled over.  It might be that my blade is a hair closer to the edge at the tip than the base. Prob just a QC thing, nothing I'm worried or angry over.

The tool clumping is a good idea if you have gloves on in the winter or you trim your nails. I'd say its a good idea cuz my first MT was a powerlock and I'm used to it :D

I investigated the differences in pliers of the ST300 and the Core. More flexing in the core and I think its in the pliers.  The ST300's head is much thicker and resists the flexing. Another possible reason is that the ST300 plier "locking point" is much smaller and doesn't give much room for bending.  However that would only effect it very slightly IMO.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: P35 on April 30, 2010, 06:50:04 PM
tightened some door pulls with my Skeletool
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on April 30, 2010, 07:07:50 PM
Tried using the serrated Spirit blade to open some mail. Opened the top of my finger instead.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Benner on April 30, 2010, 07:18:20 PM
Tried using the serrated Spirit blade to open some mail. Opened the top of my finger instead.

 :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 30, 2010, 07:25:44 PM
Tried using the serrated Spirit blade to open some mail. Opened the top of my finger instead.

I bet that's one knarly cut!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on April 30, 2010, 07:33:53 PM
Yeah, it felt pretty awesome. Thankfully I hit at an angle so it didn't cut straight down. Probably would have it the knuckle bone if I had. Instead it went sorta across the top of the knuckle, didn't even bleed really, but went pretty deep. "just a flesh wound" indeed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on April 30, 2010, 09:14:21 PM
Used my Wave to build a new Ereader set up in all of our stores today and this week.

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/0422000956.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on May 01, 2010, 02:33:06 PM
Yesterday actually, but who's counting: I stopped by my Mom's place and she and my step-dad were working on putting up a new picket fence to replace the old wire one. First use of the Spirit was she needed me to cut some of the old wire fence off of some sort of decoration/fence post made out of rebar welded together into a sunflower. At least I think that's what it was supposed to be.... Anywho! It was the first time I ever cut anything with the Spirit's wire cutter. Gotta say I was very impressed. It was some really thick burly stuff, and the Spirit went through it like it was a paperclip. Repeatedly. I was really surprised actually. A bit later on I had to remove a Phillips screw. It didn't slip :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigFatTon on May 01, 2010, 06:29:53 PM
Handy supertool 300 pliers helped me fix some old music stands that needed it pretty bad!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 6thtexas on May 02, 2010, 12:40:48 AM
I just finished taking down and dis-mantling an old TV antenna with my Swisstool X.  I'm scared of heights, the roof had a steep pitch, and I was happy I didn't have to lug several tools up on the roof.  I used the biggest screwdriver, the pliers, the wirecutters, and the metal saw.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 05, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
Well last night Angie used the electric clippers to cut my hair, disaster as all it did was pull my hair our (and i dont have much more to lose )  :D  so i got the ST300 and took the clippers apart and found they got twisted some how possibly dropped on the floor by someone  ::) well used the Phillips and the pliers and all sorted  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on May 06, 2010, 03:50:51 AM
Used the blade on the Charge Tti to poke a hole in a plastic bag... for a rather covert purpose.  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 06, 2010, 04:00:22 PM
used the ST300 to put a birds house up outside, was up the ladder and had my drill and the ST300, had to use the ST to knock the rawplug in ,so thats 20 features not 19   ;)

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on May 06, 2010, 06:39:48 PM
i hope it was a plastic rawlbolt  :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on May 06, 2010, 07:03:13 PM
used the ST300 to put a birds house up outside, was up the ladder and had my drill and the ST300, had to use the ST to knock the rawplug in ,so thats 20 features not 19   ;)

paul

Hehe - they never mention the "Brummie Screwdriver" do they?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 06, 2010, 07:27:31 PM
I used my Charge ALX with a custom bit to repair a keycard lock in a door at work.  I do this regularly, and the charge excels.  I used the charge's guthook to remove a tag from my new steel water bottle, and the file went to work on two of my (nice) spoons that met a terrible fate in my garbage disposal because the wife doesn't know how to look before she hits the darn switch.   :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 06, 2010, 10:19:33 PM
used the ST300 to put a birds house up outside, was up the ladder and had my drill and the ST300, had to use the ST to knock the rawplug in ,so thats 20 features not 19   ;)

paul

Hehe - they never mention the "Brummie Screwdriver" do they?


 :D  no not officially dave  :rofl:  and yes ryan  so not to many marks, just more character  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: harvey121 on May 06, 2010, 11:10:05 PM
Charge TTi used today for slashing the bosses tyres >:D,no no no i'm only joking!Repairing the rabbit hutch,her in doors and the kids were very pleased.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on May 06, 2010, 11:10:52 PM
what about the rabbits though?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: harvey121 on May 06, 2010, 11:27:36 PM
The rabbits won't be escaping tonight thanks to mr charge.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on May 07, 2010, 05:13:48 PM
Closed the file on the spirit and somehow carved open my index finger along the back of the file.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 07, 2010, 05:33:46 PM
Closed the file on the spirit and somehow carved open my index finger along the back of the file.



They never mentioned "filet knife" as a function in the Spirit manual! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on May 07, 2010, 05:36:16 PM
The edge of the file is (supposedly) a metal saw... or do you mean its other side?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 07, 2010, 06:00:38 PM
I have actually heard quite a few guys say that the file has cut them.  Mine never cut me, but it was used when I got it so it could have been worn down.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on May 07, 2010, 07:14:22 PM
i was closing with one hand and so I ran my index finger along the spine of the file (not the saw edge) I guess the side of the file got me. :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on May 07, 2010, 07:52:08 PM
i was closing with one hand and so I ran my index finger along the spine of the file (not the saw edge) I guess the side of the file got me. :oops:

I've done this too  :(  and its more sore then cutting it with a knife .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on May 08, 2010, 01:47:16 AM
i was closing with one hand and so I ran my index finger along the spine of the file (not the saw edge) I guess the side of the file got me. :oops:

I've done this too  :(  and its more sore then cutting it with a knife .

Dunc

Ouch. (I had to see what everyone was talking about) :D

Charge TTi used today for slashing the bosses tyres >:D,no no no i'm only joking!Repairing the rabbit hutch,her in doors and the kids were very pleased.

Following on from your comment in another thread, that should be good for Brownie points with the missus - should see you good for another three or four multis do you reckon?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on May 08, 2010, 10:43:00 AM
I finally NEEDED a can opener and was AWAY from my kitchen.  I was at work and took a can of beans for lunch and didn't consider a can opener to go with it :think:  so I BUSTED out the st300 and CARVED UP THAT CAN!!!

BAM BAM!!! TAKE THAT BEAN CAN!!! >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on May 08, 2010, 04:14:15 PM
Been using the V-Cutter on my new Powerlock for opening boxes at work. Seems to work decently. Could stand to be sharper, but it's biggest problem is how fast it gets gunked up with tape residue making everything stick in between the blades. While it doesn't work quite as well as I'd like, it does work and it's nice not worrying about carving up the contents of the box.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on May 09, 2010, 10:22:47 AM
on friday i used my can opener on my charg to open the top of a hot water heater  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on May 09, 2010, 02:38:33 PM
Bought a broken X-Fi this morning and used my modified CT to strip it down..

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/ct-xfi.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: andre0407 on May 09, 2010, 04:35:46 PM
Pulled staples out of piles and piles of notes for class... using the pliers on my Tti. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on May 09, 2010, 07:07:33 PM
what s an x-fi neil :S media thingy?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 09, 2010, 07:54:26 PM
I like that modified CT.   :gimme:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on May 09, 2010, 10:13:16 PM
Used the phillips on my PST to unscrew a cupboard door to mend it and the can opener to open a can of beans and sausages  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on May 10, 2010, 12:20:13 AM
Used my old broken powerlock pliers. And my spirit pliers to pull apart my new Powerlock to re-jigger the compnents a bit. Used my CT34 can opener and pliers to help set and hold the spacers into position.

So when you think about it, I used essentially my entire current multi collection to work on.... each other. Gotta love it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on May 10, 2010, 12:38:09 AM
what s an x-fi neil :S media thingy?

Yep.  I had a couple. One was totally dead and I flogged that to a guy who needed a screen and the other was brought back to life but only so long as its got external power ::)


I like that modified CT.   :gimme:

Nope ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 10, 2010, 03:34:34 PM
I used my blast to repair a striker plate on a door last night.  As always it performed great.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jim guy on May 11, 2010, 02:54:41 AM
I used my blast to repair a striker plate on a door last night.  As always it performed great.
I used my surge to do the exact same thing last night! :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 11, 2010, 03:11:23 AM
I used my blast to repair a striker plate on a door last night.  As always it performed great.
I used my surge to do the exact same thing last night! :multi:

Our guest room doors have a long striker plate on both the door and jamb, and the bottom screw had come out of door plate causing it to stick out.  Instead of looking at the door, one of our housekeeping LEADS just slammed the door about 5 times then declared that it was broken and wouldn't shut.  I had to bend it back with my Blast's pliers and it still looks like a mangled mess.  But, that's what I carry my MT for!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jim guy on May 11, 2010, 03:21:01 AM
I used my blast to repair a striker plate on a door last night.  As always it performed great.
I used my surge to do the exact same thing last night! :multi:

Our guest room doors have a long striker plate on both the door and jamb, and the bottom screw had come out of door plate causing it to stick out.  Instead of looking at the door, one of our housekeeping LEADS just slammed the door about 5 times then declared that it was broken and wouldn't shut.  I had to bend it back with my Blast's pliers and it still looks like a mangled mess.  But, that's what I carry my MT for!
yep same here except its my back door and my kids doing it!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 11, 2010, 03:26:23 AM
I used my blast to repair a striker plate on a door last night.  As always it performed great.
I used my surge to do the exact same thing last night! :multi:

Our guest room doors have a long striker plate on both the door and jamb, and the bottom screw had come out of door plate causing it to stick out.  Instead of looking at the door, one of our housekeeping LEADS just slammed the door about 5 times then declared that it was broken and wouldn't shut.  I had to bend it back with my Blast's pliers and it still looks like a mangled mess.  But, that's what I carry my MT for!
yep same here except its my back door and my kids doing it!

Yep, my son is a little destructor himself!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on May 11, 2010, 04:30:40 PM
I used my charge to help me change filters in an air handling unit yes I look like I've swept a chimney lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 12, 2010, 01:59:46 AM
I used my charge to help me change filters in an air handling unit yes I look like I've swept a chimney lol

Yea, they do that.  I had to help one of our Maintenance guys find an air handler and help him take down the return grate to clean it.  This particular one was in the kitchen of our very large restaurant, and covered in grease.  Needless to say my blast got a bath afterwards.  I managed to stay clean somehow, I wear a solid white pressed shirt and it stayed pristine. 
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Post by: Fishnuts2 on May 12, 2010, 03:25:36 AM
I used a Skeletool to arrest and crush some Deer Ticks that I found on my tender body!  A co-worker said that you can only destroy ticks by burning, but I reported that a trip through the pliers is more effective.  I challenged her to watch the flattened tick to see if still was able to move after pliers, but she declined.  The tick had no say in the matter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on May 12, 2010, 04:25:20 AM
I used a Skeletool to arrest and crush some Deer Ticks that I found on my tender body!  A co-worker said that you can only destroy ticks by burning, but I reported that a trip through the pliers is more effective.  I challenged her to watch the flattened tick to see if still was able to move after pliers, but she declined.  The tick had no say in the matter.

Just as an fyi question:  you made certain they detached prior to squeezing, yes?  Squeezing them while they're still attached to you can cause its innards (and whatever else) to enter your bloodstream otherwise, which is bad (obviously). :/
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on May 12, 2010, 09:20:37 AM
I Like tweezers cuz they get very close to the skin and, as Sazabi suggests, doesn't crush it. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on May 12, 2010, 09:21:11 AM
.....but pliers are equally punishing >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on May 13, 2010, 01:13:48 AM
I heard that you can cover then with vasaline and they suffocate and fall off, anyone tried that?

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Post by: Sazabi on May 13, 2010, 01:37:30 AM
I heard that you can cover then with vasaline and they suffocate and fall off, anyone tried that?



I believe that to be true; after they fall off, that's when you take a match to them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Fishnuts2 on May 13, 2010, 04:57:38 AM
These guys were crawling on me and NOT embedded yet.  They just happened to crawl into the jaws of death!
If they're embedded, well, that's another story altogether.  One must be very careful getting them out and then let the carnage begin. :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 13, 2010, 02:50:34 PM
These guys were crawling on me and NOT embedded yet.  They just happened to crawl into the jaws of death!
If they're embedded, well, that's another story altogether.  One must be very careful getting them out and then let the carnage begin. :o

I have used my Blast to crush spiders before, it's cool!  I hate bugs, death to all of them!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkey on May 14, 2010, 09:00:28 AM
I heard that you can cover then with vasaline and they suffocate and fall off, anyone tried that?



I've done something similar with clear nail polish.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on May 15, 2010, 06:14:34 AM
This is dumb, but this is what I did.  Used the awl on the Farmer to put holes through my little foam paint applicators so i could put them all on a cord and hang them in the closet.  Yeah, I need a life.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 15, 2010, 06:50:15 AM
This is dumb, but this is what I did.  Used the awl on the Farmer to put holes through my little foam paint applicators so i could put them all on a cord and hang them in the closet.  Yeah, I need a life.

It's better than not using it at all!

I hopped on one of our Gators at work to head to a call on the other side of the Resort, and as I put my key in the ignition, it pushed the whole assembly into the dash, as the plastic nut that holds the ignition to the dash had backed off.  I whipped out my Blast and disassembled, then reassembled the dash as my coworkers stood by watching in wonder as I, a Security Guard, repaired the vehicle faster than our maintenance tech could retrieve his tool bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on May 15, 2010, 06:56:15 AM
This is dumb, but this is what I did.  Used the awl on the Farmer to put holes through my little foam paint applicators so i could put them all on a cord and hang them in the closet.  Yeah, I need a life.

It's better than not using it at all!

I hopped on one of our Gators at work to head to a call on the other side of the Resort, and as I put my key in the ignition, it pushed the whole assembly into the dash, as the plastic nut that holds the ignition to the dash had backed off.  I whipped out my Blast and disassembled, then reassembled the dash as my coworkers stood by watching in wonder as I, a Security Guard, repaired the vehicle faster than our maintenance tech could retrieve his tool bag.
I really need to get a blast.  And at least you did something really useful.  I was just bored.  LOl!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 15, 2010, 08:51:29 AM
This is dumb, but this is what I did.  Used the awl on the Farmer to put holes through my little foam paint applicators so i could put them all on a cord and hang them in the closet.  Yeah, I need a life.

It's better than not using it at all!

I hopped on one of our Gators at work to head to a call on the other side of the Resort, and as I put my key in the ignition, it pushed the whole assembly into the dash, as the plastic nut that holds the ignition to the dash had backed off.  I whipped out my Blast and disassembled, then reassembled the dash as my coworkers stood by watching in wonder as I, a Security Guard, repaired the vehicle faster than our maintenance tech could retrieve his tool bag.
I really need to get a blast.  And at least you did something really useful.  I was just bored.  LOl!

I can safely say at this point, the Blast is my fallback/backup/always-gonna-have-one MT.  It is as close to perfect in every aspect as a MT can come for me.  I just got my Powerlock today, and it still has "new" all over it so it is in the forefront of my mind for now, but time will tell if it replaces the Blast as my favorite.  Then again the ST300 I have on the way could take the cake as well.  It never ends with these beautiful tools!

I used the powerlock tonight to show itself off by cutting many thick things with the cutters, notably a key, thick paperclips, and a washer.  My friends were very jealous because none of them have ever seen a SOG MT before.  Oh, and I did actually use the phillips on my PL to tighten up a door lock, and the file to round off some sharp edges on the PL's handle covers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kmarr on May 15, 2010, 09:09:15 AM
I used my compact to....go through the wash :ahhh

I found it in my folded pair of work pants in the drawer.  Aside from excess lint, it looks as good as it did before its little adventure :tu:
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Post by: AHB on May 15, 2010, 09:29:45 AM
Using my Kick for scraping, prying, cutting, pulling ect. while I'm painting the girls bedroom..  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on May 15, 2010, 11:07:37 PM
Used the CT34 today to take apart a customer's son's Playskool digital camera and install an SD card. Got a sale, made her happy, and my boss about hugged me for my ingenuity.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on May 15, 2010, 11:32:26 PM
You got to use your SAK, made people happy and got a hug.   I'm impressed :)

Me, I pinched my son's PT-510 to get a fridge magnet out of the end of the vacuum cleaner and for that I got to fix the hedge trimmer.. and then have to use it ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 15, 2010, 11:56:59 PM
You got to use your SAK, made people happy and got a hug.   I'm impressed :)

Me, I pinched my son's PT-510 to get a fridge magnet out of the end of the vacuum cleaner and for that I got to fix the hedge trimmer.. and then have to use it ::)

I want a PT510.  And a hedge trimmer.  I hate my vacuum cleaner.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on May 16, 2010, 12:00:12 AM
Used the Charge phillips to put a pitch number sign back together after a "gang" of 7 year olds decided to snap the sign off and use the post as a goalpost  :D

Used it for a couple of other fixing and cutting tasks too (boxes, string, tape etc).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on May 16, 2010, 04:07:49 AM
Used the Wave's pliers to remove the fishing lure from this bad boy who was none to happy, sucker weighed at least 20+ pounds and was almost too much for my bum shoulder. thought he was gonna swallow my wave or my fingers, was not easy getting the hook out:


(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/blackbeardpic/IMG_1017.jpg)

(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/blackbeardpic/IMG_1018.jpg)

(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/blackbeardpic/IMG_1019.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 16, 2010, 04:12:51 AM
Used the Wave's pliers to remove the fishing lure from this bad boy who was none to happy, sucker weighed at least 20+ pounds and was almost too much for my bum shoulder. thought he was gonna swallow my wave or my fingers, was not easy getting the hook out:





Good samaritan, I love it!

I am constantly rescuing smaller versions of that one from certain death here in Texas.  They get stuck on the road and can't climb back over the curbs.  Ours flip out when you try to grab them and they run. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on May 16, 2010, 04:20:46 AM
Used the Wave's pliers to remove the fishing lure from this bad boy who was none to happy, sucker weighed at least 20+ pounds and was almost too much for my bum shoulder. thought he was gonna swallow my wave or my fingers, was not easy getting the hook out:





Good samaritan, I love it!

I am constantly rescuing smaller versions of that one from certain death here in Texas.  They get stuck on the road and can't climb back over the curbs.  Ours flip out when you try to grab them and they run. 


Not sure how good I was, I did catch it while fishing and was able to see him swimming after the lure at sunset, suffice it to say he made a nice jump off the pier and returned safely to the lake.
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Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 16, 2010, 11:23:46 AM
Nice one BB :tu:
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Post by: BIG-TARGET on May 17, 2010, 02:25:25 PM
I used the plastic toothpick as a "jewelers" screwdriver to reinstall a screw in the color spectormeter at the paint desk, in the HD-"big orange tool box" I work in.  I hope managaement doesn't find out.  Knowing them, they'll thank me, by writing a written coaching against me!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 17, 2010, 02:45:57 PM
Bought a broken X-Fi this morning and used my modified CT to strip it down..

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/ct-xfi.jpg)

OOoooh!

More pics of this please?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on May 17, 2010, 05:37:18 PM
Well this weekend saw nine hours of dance recitals being taped by me, but on Friday I went with my father to a house that's about to be demolished; my OHT saw use in removing some old doors and their hinges from some walls; used the saw to saw off a piece of wood that wouldn't allow a stubborn screw from being turned.

... All in the name of getting older supplies and fixtures for my father's work-in-progress of an old general store.  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on May 17, 2010, 07:13:31 PM
Yesterday, I used the Charges pliers to fix a large umbrella we were preparing for the bad weather that was forecast. In the end however, we didn't have even a light shower, and everyone got sunburnt!!

Used a Vic pioneer to help put a load of England car flags we were flogging on a rail too :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on May 18, 2010, 12:15:36 AM
I bought a Gerber Strata today at Cabelas.  And used it this afternoon in the shed to straighten a bent blade on a hand pruner.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jim guy on May 18, 2010, 01:01:18 AM
the ole bo surge took apart air conditioners and bed frames today :multi: SURGE :viking:
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Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 18, 2010, 02:23:11 AM
Hive maintenance with the Folding Razel.  Had to remove propolis, scrape wax, and loosen frames for removal.

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/Bees/Picture012-1.jpg)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/Bees/Picture013.jpg)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/Bees/Picture015.jpg)
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Post by: DaveK on May 18, 2010, 02:24:51 AM
Cool pictures Mr. W  8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on May 18, 2010, 12:36:57 PM
Bought a broken X-Fi this morning and used my modified CT to strip it down..
...

OOoooh!

More pics of this please?

Both the good X-Fi and the deceased one have gone on to new owners and I didn't take any more pics, sorry.

Neat bee pics by the way :tu:  Shame you broke the tip off your knife though :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 18, 2010, 01:22:42 PM
Bought a broken X-Fi this morning and used my modified CT to strip it down..
...

OOoooh!

More pics of this please?

Both the good X-Fi and the deceased one have gone on to new owners and I didn't take any more pics, sorry.

Neat bee pics by the way :tu:  Shame you broke the tip off your knife though :P
Pics of the modded CT  ;)

Re: Knife tip:  Yea but it ground down nicely.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on May 18, 2010, 02:20:38 PM
Indeed it did :D

Here's some clickables of my modded CT..

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct1.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct2.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct2.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct3.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct3.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct4.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct4.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct5.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct5.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct6.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct6.jpg)

Its good and is one of my most used SAKs but I do think I could refine it now, I just haven't got around to making mark two.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 18, 2010, 07:51:56 PM
Indeed it did :D

Here's some clickables of my modded CT..

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct1.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct2.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct2.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct3.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct3.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct4.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct4.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct5.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct5.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct6.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct6.jpg)

Its good and is one of my most used SAKs but I do think I could refine it now, I just haven't got around to making mark two.

Anything non-pokey match up to the watchcase opener?  I like that.  Could add it to the Quantum Mechanic if it could be matched with a non-scary tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SlackOne on May 18, 2010, 08:26:46 PM
My Wave helped change the battery in my wife's car yesterday, using the pliers to help get the corroded battery terminal off and the file to clean it up after.

Today, I'm using it to take the broken drink holders out of the same car.  I'm going to see if I can "engineer" a replacement holder from something at Wal-Mart, as the stock one in the car was always too low as it was before it kasploded.
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Post by: AHB on May 18, 2010, 08:47:57 PM
Indeed it did :D

Here's some clickables of my modded CT..

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct1.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct2.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct2.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct3.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct3.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct4.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct4.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct5.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct5.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct6.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct6.jpg)

Its good and is one of my most used SAKs but I do think I could refine it now, I just haven't got around to making mark two.
Beautiful work Neil, even the pins look great..  :tu: 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on May 18, 2010, 11:33:47 PM

Anything non-pokey match up to the watchcase opener?  I like that.  Could add it to the Quantum Mechanic if it could be matched with a non-scary tool.

Combi tool would fit that bill.

Beautiful work Neil, even the pins look great..  :tu: 8)

Thanks Allan, I had a little play with them.  I had originally thought about doing little orbiting planets but lets face it, the canvas was not large so quickly changed tack to random dots :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on May 19, 2010, 01:40:21 AM
used the awl on the Deluxe tinker to start some holes for mounting a DVD rack.  Used the screwdriver to put the screws in. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: donvito on May 20, 2010, 05:19:01 AM
Was at small bbq for a friend's birthday this past Sunday and my Skeletool saw a lot of action opening beer bottles. The funny thing was that we had a few wine drinkers and the bottle was handed to me for opening as a given, so without a word out came out my Tourist and a few seconds later the cork was out :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 20, 2010, 05:43:12 AM
My blast weighted my belt so my pants started to fall down.  Needless to say I didn't use it much today(which is rare).  I used the blade on my alox soldier to scrape some paint off a placard over an office door.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kl27x on May 22, 2010, 10:33:25 AM
Today, I used my Crunch to disconnect a friend's car battery and to strip some wires for testing, to remove the magazine disconnect from her Bersa pistol, and to tighten the handle on one of her pots when she couldn't find a screwdriver. I used my Clutch's chisel mod to remove a tiny "ring guard" from her gold ring. And I also used the Clutch pliers to aid in the exploratory surgery of the aforementioned pistol, which included the removal and re-installation of a very small snap ring.

Aside from checking the battery, I didn't even have to leave my chair to complete any of these requests.

Oh, I also used my Clutch's guthook mod to open a clamshell package (easily, I might add) which contained the latest addition to my aresenal - a Kershaw Select Fire! :sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on May 22, 2010, 12:34:11 PM
On thursday, my wife had a problem while we were at the Lobster House in Cape May, NJ. 

She was having a problem opening one of the big claws of the broiled lobster she was having for lunch. She couldn't crack it open to save her life.  No big deal.  I sed the serrated primary blade on my Vic OH-Fireman( the SAK my wife hates for me to carry) and cut the claw open!  Then scooped out thethe meat of that claw and handed the meat to her!!

  After lunch, on the trip home, My wife looks incredulesly at me while I had a big smile on my face, suffering from the sin of PRIDE!!!! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on May 23, 2010, 04:41:27 PM
Over the last couple of days I've been EDCing my Spirit and have used it to open a can of baked beans , cut some rope and tighten the front break and my works push bike . As alway the Spirit performed without a fault .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on May 23, 2010, 08:16:11 PM
Picked up a needle , broke off the spike , dropped whole issue in a plastic bottle.

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on May 23, 2010, 10:55:57 PM
Used my Charge to turn the bacon, and re-configure a RAT tactical sheath (not at the same time obviously) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 23, 2010, 10:58:01 PM
Used my Swisschamp to make feather sticks :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on May 23, 2010, 11:25:18 PM
Whew!  Well, didn't use it today but this weekend I got to use it a lot...and I got to play with fire.  >:D
On Friday, Kim used the screwdriver on the Explorer to put batteries in my niece's new toy.  Then on Saturday, I got to use it to cut out some outdoor rugs to fit around the car port posts (it was raining and we didn't want the little one's slipping later when they came from the grass to the car port), then used it to cut some hose so we could drain the water out of the snow cone maker.  My brother in law was really impressed by how sharp it was.  he said "Kel, what do you do?  Sit home and sharpen this thing?" I said, "Duh!  Why would I want a dull knife?"  LOL!
And the fire,  >:D >:D
Saturday night after the kiddies went to bed, we all imbibed a bit around a fire.  My brother in law forgot to cover the wood though so it was a bit damp.  He, the genius that he is, grabs a bottle of Everclear and started pouring it on the fire but he couldn't get it lit. So, grabbed it sprinkled a bit of it everywhere on the wood and some other kindling, then the end of a long stick, told everyone to get clear, took a big mouthful of the Everclear and Boom!  Fire breathing Kelly.  It lit, we eventually got it to stay lit, and I scared the crap out of Kim but impressed the heck out of everyone else.  Heheh...I learned that from Xena!  Ayiyiyiyiyiyiy! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on May 25, 2010, 07:30:15 AM
Used the pen blade on my rally to cut out article from a newspaper...fun times!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on May 26, 2010, 01:40:54 AM
As this is my first day with mhy new Wave, I did not have anything to use it for other than having it on my belt.  After not having anything to use it for, to break it in I used the pliers to rip off the metal tab from a diet soad can.  LOlL  Now is that pathetic or what? 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 26, 2010, 01:47:14 AM
As this is my first day with mhy new Wave, I did not have anything to use it for other than having it on my belt.  After not having anything to use it for, to break it in I used the pliers to rip off the metal tab from a diet soad can.  LOlL  Now is that pathetic or what? 

Not at all.  If you don't have a use, make one up!  Some times I take stuff apart just for fun.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 26, 2010, 05:18:16 PM
Today, I used my TacticalGolfer to cap some strawberries from the farm.

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/QM/P1010006.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on May 26, 2010, 05:21:53 PM
Is "cap" another word for "eat" Mr. W? ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 26, 2010, 05:25:31 PM
Capping as in removing the stem remnants.

The eating comes afterwards.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on May 26, 2010, 06:25:58 PM
I used a Wave to cut the plastic from a new mop.  Wave to open a package which had multi tools in it that were sent to me as a gift.  I used the pliers from the pocket multi tool to open the blades on a Swiss Army knife.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ari6126 on May 26, 2010, 06:29:48 PM
I used the pliers from the pocket multi tool to open the blades on a Swiss Army knife.

Huh? Was the SAK too stiff?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on May 26, 2010, 06:43:24 PM
No it was not stiff at all in anyway.  I have short nails so I had no fingernail to grab the blades so I could not open it up.  LOL  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ari6126 on May 26, 2010, 06:45:50 PM
Oh OK. That means it time for a one hand opening SAK. :D The One Hand Trekker is popular, my personal favorite is the Dual Pro X.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on May 28, 2010, 05:48:53 AM
I used the scissors in my Wave to cut some long hairs in my eyebrows  :) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 28, 2010, 10:01:48 AM
I used the scissors in my Wave to cut some long hairs in my eyebrows  :) 

 :D  i seem to be doing that more often these days, plus nose hair  :rofl:


i used the phillips on the swisstool to tighten some hinges on a cupboard  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 28, 2010, 03:10:08 PM
I used the scissors in my Wave to cut some long hairs in my eyebrows  :) 

 :D  i seem to be doing that more often these days, plus nose hair  :rofl:


i used the phillips on the swisstool to tighten some hinges on a cupboard  :tu:

LM scissors are the best nose hair trimmers!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on May 28, 2010, 03:19:29 PM
I used the scissors in my Wave to cut some long hairs in my eyebrows  :) 

 :D  i seem to be doing that more often these days, plus nose hair  :rofl:


i used the phillips on the swisstool to tighten some hinges on a cupboard  :tu:

LM scissors are the best nose hair trimmers!
Nope, A Vic Classic is way better..... I've been told.. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 28, 2010, 05:49:02 PM
I was attacked by a huge monster today but fought it off my EDC  :viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 28, 2010, 05:54:51 PM
 :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 28, 2010, 07:07:17 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on May 28, 2010, 07:10:13 PM
Great pics Tony..  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on May 28, 2010, 07:12:02 PM
Great pics Tony..  :D

+1 but I do hope it went home with six legs Tony :pok:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 28, 2010, 07:17:11 PM
AHB,
Thanks Mate!
I take 100 pictures, then dump 96 and what's left are quite good sometimes  ;)


John,
It had its eye on one of my legs, luckily I had my Skeletool or there's no telling what might of happened :ahhh


No insects were harmed during the shooting of any of my pictures :police:  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on May 28, 2010, 10:02:59 PM
So far I have used a Super Tool to remove a watch battery from a thermometer and tighten a bathroom doorknob.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: straya on May 29, 2010, 08:51:49 AM
Used the scissors on my LM to cut up some 3M reflective tape to put on my new structural helmet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: josekym on May 29, 2010, 11:26:52 AM
Used my Wave to take apart a PC for cleaning, then put it back together...

Vic Compact for cutting plastic ties and boxes for disposal.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on May 29, 2010, 02:01:19 PM
I just used my Charge (and a Hacksaw and Dremmel :D) to make some "adjustments" to my old bike. If it stops raining soon, there may a point to it all.......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: farmerjohn on May 29, 2010, 02:10:16 PM
I used my Freestyle CX for THE best task possible: Opening a package containig a Swisstool  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 29, 2010, 03:33:59 PM
Charge ALX.

Used the cap crimper opening to hook up the spring on the tensioner for the belt that runs the mower deck.  (Woods 5210 Mown Machine)

MUCH newer version than mine...

(http://www.psndealer.com/powersportsdlr/images/NewVehicles/NV117308_0.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 6thtexas on May 29, 2010, 03:55:48 PM
Yesterday I used my Swisstool X to fix the connections on my boat's depthfinder and also to fix the clothes dryer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on May 29, 2010, 04:05:35 PM
So far I have used a Super Tool to remove a watch battery from a thermometer and tighten a bathroom doorknob.

Tell the truth  :pok: that doorknob was tight enough but you couldn't resist anyway  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on May 29, 2010, 04:18:13 PM
Yesterday we had a bit of flash flooding from the rain, so I used the charge to set up weeping tile strategically around the place I work. Used the cutting hook to cut the rope tying it down, serrated blade to cut lengths of rope, plain edge to cutout holes in the tubing and pliers to shove the rope through the holes. Even found a loose screw. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 29, 2010, 04:24:05 PM
Yesterday we had a bit of flash flooding from the rain, so I used the charge to set up weeping tile strategically around the place I work. Used the cutting hook to cut the rope tying it down, serrated blade to cut lengths of rope, plain edge to cutout holes in the tubing and pliers to shove the rope through the holes. Even found a loose screw. :D

Don't you love that cutting hook?  Which Charge to you have, btw?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on May 29, 2010, 04:42:43 PM
Used a OTH to get serious with the raised beds in the allotment, lots of string tying and opening of bags to be done,

and while I'm on the subject I used my powerlock as a quick fix to  mower as the choke cables broken,  who would have thought that a Sog  pliers head is perfect or wedging open a throttle just right   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on May 29, 2010, 04:57:39 PM
Don't you love that cutting hook?  Which Charge to you have, btw?

The ALX, and yes that hook is great.  I thought it needed sharpening but it cleanly cut all the rope, so maybe not as dull as I thought.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: porteiro on May 31, 2010, 12:25:54 AM
Yesterday we were at a park about to cook some hamburgers over charcoal when we realized that we had forgotten a spatula.

I took my tinker, cut a branch from a tree, and carved a flat "blade" out of it that we then used to get under the patties and flip them over.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on May 31, 2010, 02:47:53 AM
I used a Leatherman Squirt P4 to file my fingernails a bit and to open a new box of tea bags.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 31, 2010, 05:44:06 AM
Charge ALX, Squirt E4 and Cybertimer 41 were used to wire in a new outdoor light.

Oh, and used a rock hammer to open the concrete wall.  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 31, 2010, 08:41:47 AM
Used the swisstool to take my guitar apart  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on May 31, 2010, 09:13:50 AM
Used the swisstool to take my guitar apart  :tu:
:D    :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 31, 2010, 09:49:00 AM
Used the swisstool to take my guitar apart  :tu:
:D    :pok:


i ordered a new scratchplate ryan not here but decided to get a heads start, also ive now decided while its apart i might rub down the body and start again  ::)   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 31, 2010, 09:49:23 AM
Once again, I expertly used my ST300 to even out the weight of my radio on my belt while on duty.  It was perfect for the job.

Hmm, I notice that I used my smaller sized MT's for more than belt weight, maybe I should go back to them?   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on May 31, 2010, 10:11:38 AM
I used my cheapo Chinese Army Knife blade to cut paracord. Heat it first with a lighter, cuts and seals perfectly :D Thanks Dave  :tu:

Also used my LM K502 for paracord duties without the flame :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: straya on June 01, 2010, 10:17:39 AM
I opened a tin of paint with my Metwrench.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 02, 2010, 01:58:25 AM
Nothing yet today, but yesterday mum gave me the task of slicing in twain two lotion bottles of hers in which the contents had become rather inclined to remain in the nether crevices of the bottles.  ::)  A standard box cutter wasn't up to the task, and in fact, the blade broke; rather than moving to my EAB, I switched to my OHT and the partially serrated blade made extremely quick work of both bottles.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on June 02, 2010, 02:48:36 AM
I used a Leatherman Micra to help a lady cut some flowers today in the hospital.  The scissors made quick work of the stems. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 02, 2010, 03:05:42 AM
I used the phillips on my PST to tighten up a hinge on my bathroom door. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Prof. Gadget on June 02, 2010, 10:58:18 PM
Used my Leatherman micra to adjust my Redfield scope on my MK1 Ruger at the range. Prof. Gadget
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 02, 2010, 11:10:39 PM
used a vic alox classic to get into my new camera stuff :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rhino1227 on June 03, 2010, 12:59:42 AM
This was a first for me - I used the pliers on my Spirit to open my wife's suitcase.  Seems that the 'pull' piece on the zipper has vanished making it very difficult by hand to pull the zipper.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 03, 2010, 01:14:43 AM
This was a first for me - I used the pliers on my Spirit to open my wife's suitcase.  Seems that the 'pull' piece on the zipper has vanished making it very difficult by hand to pull the zipper.

In a pinch, you can insert a paperclip and use it as a zipper dongle. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 03, 2010, 09:41:00 AM
I used the awl on my ST300 to pry up some deep staples in a chair, then used the pliers to remove them completely so I could remove the chair cover for cleaning.  Worked like a charm!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 05, 2010, 04:12:10 PM
This modded Leatherman Kick is getting used for everything at the moment - I can't understand why I didn't do it sooner  :think:

I've just totally stripped down SWMBO's bike and rebuilt it with basically a socket set and my Kick and a LM bit card. It'll be even better if I find some scissors to put in it too :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on June 06, 2010, 01:49:06 AM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jekostas on June 06, 2010, 05:17:12 AM
Cut about 20 feet of chicken wire to make a fence for my dad's vegetable garden.

He didn't know what he did with his tin snips.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 06, 2010, 02:18:22 PM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris

Don't you just hate that?
You go to give your mate a hand at the weekend,
you say "what tools shall I bring"
he says “nothing I have everything we need, its all sorted!”
Yea Right!  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Essexman on June 06, 2010, 06:15:46 PM
Cam home from shopping today and the wife wouldn't let me in!! 

OK so the door bell had stopped working. I only fitted it the other week. So I used my Leatherman Squirt P4 to dissmantle the bell push, nothing wrong there. Then used it to short the contacts across the terminals, dead, nothing, very odd.

It turned out to be a duff set of batts, I didn't need to take anything apart in the first place   :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on June 06, 2010, 07:53:07 PM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris

Don't you just hate that?
You go to give your mate a hand at the weekend,
you say "what tools shall I bring"
he says “nothing I have everything we need, its all sorted!”

What I hate the worst , is when someone invites you over for a barbecue , then says BTW , bring your tools .

Chris
Yea Right!  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mishania on June 06, 2010, 08:34:33 PM
Tightened the sk8board nuts a bit with this:
(http://i027.radikal.ru/1006/21/7b9195211ae3.jpg)

Then opened a bottle of ... well, lemonade.  :)
It seems to be the smallest skateboard multitool - 80mm long.
You don't even feel it in the pocket.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 06, 2010, 08:57:39 PM
Tightened the sk8board nuts a bit with this:
(http://i027.radikal.ru/1006/21/7b9195211ae3.jpg)

Then opened a bottle of ... well, lemonade.  :)
It seems to be the smallest skateboard multitool - 80mm long.
You don't even feel it in the pocket.

Interesting tool you have, and welcome to the forum; can you tell us anything about who made it? :)  Or am I oblivious and it's made by someone I've heard of? XD
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mishania on June 06, 2010, 09:10:36 PM
Quote
Interesting tool you have, and welcome to the forum; can you tell us anything about who made it?   Or am I oblivious and it's made by someone I've heard of? XD

Hi Sazabi and All,

Thanks for warm welcome!
That's a MUV Tool from here: http://muvtools.com/skateboard-tool-dark-light-01/ (http://muvtools.com/skateboard-tool-dark-light-01/).

Have a nice tool,
mishania   :)


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on June 06, 2010, 09:47:16 PM
Interesting design concept.  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mishania on June 06, 2010, 10:06:22 PM
Interesting design concept.  ;)

Gadget Guy, thanks! I also like it. I wish it were shiny though. But I think it'll have gr8 stonewashed look in some months or years  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 06, 2010, 10:16:16 PM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris

Don't you just hate that?
You go to give your mate a hand at the weekend,
you say "what tools shall I bring"
he says “nothing I have everything we need, its all sorted!”

What I hate the worst , is when someone invites you over for a barbecue , then says BTW , bring your tools .

Chris
Yea Right!  ::)


 :D
And when you meet a new GF's parents
Parents; Hello 'Sparky' nice to meet you, what do you do?
Me; I'm an Electrician
Parents; Ooooh that's handy!
Me; Bugger  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 06, 2010, 10:17:13 PM
Tightened the sk8board nuts a bit with this:
(http://i027.radikal.ru/1006/21/7b9195211ae3.jpg)

Then opened a bottle of ... well, lemonade.  :)
It seems to be the smallest skateboard multitool - 80mm long.
You don't even feel it in the pocket.

That looks cool!  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 06, 2010, 10:26:40 PM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris

Don't you just hate that?
You go to give your mate a hand at the weekend,
you say "what tools shall I bring"
he says “nothing I have everything we need, its all sorted!”

What I hate the worst , is when someone invites you over for a barbecue , then says BTW , bring your tools .

Chris
Yea Right!  ::)


 :D
And when you meet a new GF's parents
Parents; Hello 'Sparky' nice to meet you, what do you do?
Me; I'm an Electrician
Parents; Ooooh that's handy!
Me; Bugger  ::)

:rofl: add the word manager on afterwards XD

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on June 07, 2010, 01:22:07 PM
well sunday i used the wave to cut open burger packaging for the BBQ and used it to check the the sausages where done ok  :D plus for cutting ties for the gazebo  :tu: 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 07, 2010, 01:48:40 PM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris

Don't you just hate that?
You go to give your mate a hand at the weekend,
you say "what tools shall I bring"
he says “nothing I have everything we need, its all sorted!”

What I hate the worst , is when someone invites you over for a barbecue , then says BTW , bring your tools .

Chris
Yea Right!  ::)


 :D
And when you meet a new GF's parents
Parents; Hello 'Sparky' nice to meet you, what do you do?
Me; I'm an Electrician
Parents; Ooooh that's handy!
Me; Bugger  ::)

:rofl: add the word manager on afterwards XD



I haven't worked in IT for seven years but you still get asked to look at the computer ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 07, 2010, 02:46:42 PM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris

Don't you just hate that?
You go to give your mate a hand at the weekend,
you say "what tools shall I bring"
he says “nothing I have everything we need, its all sorted!”

What I hate the worst , is when someone invites you over for a barbecue , then says BTW , bring your tools .

Chris
Yea Right!  ::)


 :D
And when you meet a new GF's parents
Parents; Hello 'Sparky' nice to meet you, what do you do?
Me; I'm an Electrician
Parents; Ooooh that's handy!
Me; Bugger  ::)

:rofl: add the word manager on afterwards XD



I haven't worked in IT for seven years but you still get asked to look at the computer ::)

I started out in hospitality as a Maintenance Engineer, and our entire engineering department currently asks me regular questions about the building's systems and how they work.  I haven't been in that department for nearly 3 years!  Of course, it doesn't help that they all know I carry a MT everywhere.  I get screwed when anything breaks, if I'm close I just go fix it because they won't come if I call them.  They just ask me over the radio if I can take care of it.  Pretty nice actually, getting plenty of chances to use my MT.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on June 07, 2010, 05:34:44 PM
Used the saw of my Spirit to cut four plastic lids to size for Panduit wiring duct , cut a piece of trim , pulled out a finish nail that was sticking out the side of a project . I went to help a Buddy , figuring all I would be doing was mule work , so I left my tool tote at home .

Chris

Don't you just hate that?
You go to give your mate a hand at the weekend,
you say "what tools shall I bring"
he says “nothing I have everything we need, its all sorted!”

What I hate the worst , is when someone invites you over for a barbecue , then says BTW , bring your tools .

Chris
Yea Right!  ::)


 :D
And when you meet a new GF's parents
Parents; Hello 'Sparky' nice to meet you, what do you do?
Me; I'm an Electrician
Parents; Ooooh that's handy!
Me; Bugger  ::)

:rofl: add the word manager on afterwards XD



I haven't worked in IT for seven years but you still get asked to look at the computer ::)


That's where this comes to play:
(http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/will-not-fix.jpg)

... although I enjoyed better the look on people's faces when in a "I read your email" t-shirt back when I worked as a sysadm... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on June 08, 2010, 08:52:24 AM
Over the last few days I've been EDCing my std Vic Spirit again  :D Used it for opening tins of food ( I eat alot of beans at work lol ) , beer bottles , opening water caps on boats when the correct key has been missing , cutting hose pipe , cutting rope and I used the phillips to tighten up a door hinge on a customers boat .

You gotta love the Spirit  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 08, 2010, 09:44:55 AM
I'm back to the good ol blast for now.  I've been using it for everything like always, prying rocks out of my tire treads, trimming beard hairs, tighting doors, repairing door locks, opening packages, and prying various things.  I love my blast, good to have it back.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Raze on June 08, 2010, 09:55:12 AM
I fixed the number plate holder on a friend's car with my Leatherman Charge TTi. He was impressed with the tool and commented on how "I'm always ready for anything" :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mishania on June 08, 2010, 11:49:06 AM
At picnic. My son and I made a simple keychain with my surge :)
(http://s06.radikal.ru/i179/1006/95/f31dad4bfd1b.jpg)
(http://s46.radikal.ru/i113/1006/7b/3046ce672cf4.jpg)
The one to the left  ;)


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 08, 2010, 10:27:11 PM
The one to the left  ;)

:D

Very good :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 08, 2010, 10:28:53 PM
Nice one on starting them young mate :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mishania on June 08, 2010, 10:37:29 PM
The one to the left  ;)

:D

Very good :tu:

Thanks!  :)

Nice one on starting them young mate :tu:

Yeah, he has an MT already  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mate on June 08, 2010, 10:38:26 PM
Simplicity equals with awesomeness!   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on June 08, 2010, 10:40:50 PM
Very nice..  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on June 09, 2010, 12:01:42 AM
I used a Leatherman Wave for tightening some screws on a cabinet, the knife for opening up some food, and the scissors for trimming some eyebrows. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on June 09, 2010, 12:23:03 AM
used my pulse to move an AED cabinet at work, and to pull some stuff out of walls with pliers.  Used my charge the other day to break into a car after church >:D

Some poor fellow locked his keys in, so the charge made short work of making a coat-hanger-unlockinator.


I swear if I ever get a blast, it is only because Mercury raves about it :multi:.  I don't hear much on the blast but from him. Is it really that amazing? I kind of tuned out the Zytel line... :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 09, 2010, 06:09:56 AM
The blast is a great all around tool forn everyday use.  Its not a heavy duty tool by any means, but it is very well rounded and solid.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 09, 2010, 03:34:15 PM
I used my sideclip to cut the plug of some poor sods kettle aÆ it failed the saftey test
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 09, 2010, 03:55:37 PM
I used my sideclip to cut the plug of some poor sods kettle aÆ it failed the saftey test


 :twak:   That's just cruel!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 09, 2010, 04:16:59 PM
Ouch.  How bad is the cut?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 09, 2010, 04:19:10 PM
I used my Spirit X, Explorer Plus, and Maratac AAA to help dismantle and replace a Sony endcap last night; will do the same today, too, most likely. >.>
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on June 09, 2010, 10:35:26 PM
I used my sideclip to cut the plug of some poor sods kettle aÆ it failed the saftey test


 :o  :o  No Coffee no Workee  :D  I'd have been straight down Asda with the petty cash to get a new one  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 09, 2010, 10:42:47 PM
I used my sideclip to cut the plug of some poor sods kettle aÆ it failed the saftey test

There's words for people like you, you know?

;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 10, 2010, 12:03:05 AM
dont worry they had a spare

the one i threw away lacked an earth  :pok:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on June 13, 2010, 05:20:57 AM
opened a few bottles of wine this evening after work with my colleagues with the CT41. Sounds trivial, but I think its amazing the amount of force you can put on the corkcrew to get the cork out. I always trust the SAK to be tough enough to withstand this. Normally have the Climber in my pocket, this time had the farmer with me, and the CT41 as backup in my rucksack. Had a nice couple of hours by the Rhine river drinking wine, it was a bit fiddly removing the small screwdriver before using the corkscrew, but noone noticed, that small corkscrew is really useful anyway. The farmer awl bit me as I was coming back home on my bike, possibly jealous. I just don't have enough outdoor situations for it to work on at the moment.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jzmtl on June 13, 2010, 05:34:54 AM
Fixed the taillight on my jeep. Thought it was a blown bulb, nope. Then thought it was the fuse, nope. So I had to take out the factory repair manual and trace the wiring (not fun!), finally found one wire that was broken in two so I soldered it back together. Not done entirely but Powerlock helped.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 13, 2010, 09:55:50 AM
Been building kitchen unit's (yay! ::)) Started of using a PST II as it was mainly a job for screwdriving and the awl :)

Gave up after about half an hour as like all MT's (Spirit excepted) the squared of end's just make it too uncomfortable to use for extended use :-\

So went back to the good ole Farmer :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mishania on June 13, 2010, 10:14:58 AM
The farmer awl bit me as I was coming back home on my bike, possibly jealous.

That's why I never use Peter Atwood's gadgets when I have my Surge with me  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 13, 2010, 12:54:17 PM
Broke the taps off an ant trap with my  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh !!! Mini !!! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  They're digging a chuffing hole in my kitchen behind the freezer  >:(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on June 13, 2010, 01:18:53 PM
Use the OHT on the allotment to cut some tarpaulins to size, then made a few stakes with it to hold the lot down over the soon to be rhubarb patch
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 14, 2010, 01:13:53 AM
Nothing, aside from using my Explorer Plus to cut tape strips for my package of a couple items going off to Victorinox's service center tomorrow.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 14, 2010, 03:57:07 AM
Charge ALX to remove a rock, which jammed in the little rototiller.  Then ALX to clean out the tines. Then the ALX AGAIN to file the tines sharp again.

Charge ALX FTW!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 14, 2010, 06:02:10 AM
I used my Alox soldier's flat head to pry open an access panel on a safe today.  It sure helped the repair along.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: asupernothing on June 14, 2010, 07:16:47 AM
used my s2 as a handle on my pipe threader at work.
8/10

used the scissors on the s2 to cut my fingernails, and the skin peeling from the blister i got from my genus.
9/10 (shot a piece of fingernail into my eye)

used the charge alx to take apart a chainsaw
3/10 the pliers just wouldnt grip some of the bolts. though the flathead driver was fine for the tensioner would have had the same problem with just about any mt though

and used the alx to adjust and sharpen my edc knife. (cant wait till my k503 gets here!).
10/10 gotta love the diamond file

used the cutting hook on the alx to cut twine that was holding a bundle of drainage pipe.
10/10 i cut 8 of 9 while my coworker got 1 with a regular knife.

used the alx for at least a dozen other things today. its like second nature now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 14, 2010, 10:00:41 AM
Yesterday, I used several of the tools in my ToPeak Gear Box, together with my Charge to fit a pump we bought along the way and to adjust the front derailleur  on my bike when I suddenly couldn't 17th-24th.

Very useful little tool kit that Gear Box :tu:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 14, 2010, 07:14:47 PM
Yesterday, I used several of the tools in my ToPeak Gear Box, together with my Charge to fit a pump we bought along the way and to adjust the front derailleur  on my bike when I suddenly couldn't 17th-24th.

Very useful little tool kit that Gear Box :tu:


I know i still like mine :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on June 14, 2010, 11:31:39 PM
Used the can opener ,Awl and large blade flat screwdriver to put up a coat hook , pliers to pull up the valve on an inflatable dingy to let the air out . All on my Vic Spirit .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: markn951 on June 16, 2010, 02:37:28 AM
Well, yesterday I used the can opener to... erm... open a can. It was actually the first time doing this, as I don't usually have the need to open cans without a dedicated can opener, but my mom was looking for it, so I said "Well, there's a first time for everything!"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jekostas on June 17, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
Put together wife's new computer.

Turns out all my standard driver bit sets are magnetized.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on June 20, 2010, 12:17:25 AM
replaced the screw attaching the seat on my bike. The screw was stuck, and I had no hammer, my modern cromagnon man tools couldn't budge it, so I fell back on caveman methods and used a rock (imperial scale) to smash it out. Worked perfectly.

...if I can give this multirock a red alox scale I'll sell it on ebay for a fortune.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on June 20, 2010, 12:27:10 AM
replaced the screw attaching the seat on my bike. The screw was stuck, and I had no hammer, my modern cromagnon man tools couldn't budge it, so I fell back on caveman methods and used a rock (imperial scale) to smash it out. Worked perfectly.

...if I can give this multirock a red alox scale I'll sell it on ebay for a fortune.

 :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 20, 2010, 12:43:17 AM
 I used my new sak to get into a bottle of cider =D another heavy days use
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 20, 2010, 03:40:13 AM
About an hour after I finished sharpening and polishing up my new (used) Swisschamp, I had to use the metal saw to cut down a couple screws that I used to ghetto rig my sister's boyfriends drivers mirror back on his car. Worked better than I would have thought. Best part was my sister watching and saying "Holy s#!t, you really are MacGyver aren't you?" lol.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 20, 2010, 03:44:25 AM
I used the pliers on the UberKick © (beta) to remove a thorn from a football at a tournament earlier, before using the blade to remove the skin fro some rather nice Chorizo when I got home :)

I'm sure there was other stuff, but they were the important ones :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: markn951 on June 20, 2010, 09:58:11 PM
I used the pliers on the UberKick © (beta) to remove a thorn from a football at a tournament earlier, before using the blade to remove the skin fro some rather nice Chorizo when I got home :)

I'm sure there was other stuff, but they were the important ones :D

Eh? What does the UberKick entail? Or is there a thread I should search?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 20, 2010, 11:41:10 PM
There is a thread somewhere, but I can save you the hassle by saying it's a Kick with a Charge bit-driver. It's a Beta because I'll be adding scissors when they arrive :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 21, 2010, 02:37:07 AM
There is a thread somewhere, but I can save you the hassle by saying it's a Kick with a Charge bit-driver. It's a Beta because I'll be adding scissors when they arrive :D

I want one!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 21, 2010, 03:01:10 AM
It is the best UK legal EDC tool I've ever had, and the scissors will make it better!

Here's the thread (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17910.msg381584.html#msg381584) with a pic of it, and here's some words (http://mtblog.org/index.php/davesdiary/2010/06/03/some-leatherman-mods) and more pics on my blog about it. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on June 21, 2010, 03:18:33 AM
Helped a buddy cut in a couple of access plates in his deck , one for the pool skimmer ( he had previously had to go under the pool deck to empty it ) , and one to allow service to his dryer vent . There were a couple of minor pieces of saw work I couldn't reach with my Jig saw and Recip . Spirit saw worked well .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 21, 2010, 03:36:01 AM
Used the Swisschamp quite a bit today. The pen got used a bunch, and the mag glass was pulled out frequently to read the microscopic print my work insists on using, and the Phillips was used to assemble a filing cabinet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 21, 2010, 03:36:45 AM
Sounds like you're getting along nicely with that Champ - nice one :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 21, 2010, 04:04:17 AM
Very nicely. Kinda having a hard time figuring out why I didn't buy one years ago  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 21, 2010, 03:07:46 PM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 21, 2010, 10:09:36 PM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later

LoL, looking forward to them :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 21, 2010, 10:39:13 PM
There is a thread somewhere, but I can save you the hassle by saying it's a Kick with a Charge bit-driver. It's a Beta because I'll be adding scissors when they arrive :D

I want one!

I took the scissors back out of the Charge and stuck them in the Kick earlier, as I wanted to finish the Kick off.

At the moment, it has blade, phillips, scissors and bit driver. I'm not sure if it's finished yet :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on June 21, 2010, 11:16:32 PM
used the blade on my wave to pop the back off a 60's smith pocket watch im repairing  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 21, 2010, 11:41:17 PM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later

LoL, looking forward to them :D

well...

the flair s cocktail fork earth probe :D got a bit hot and got a bit black on the end  :rofl:

here come the pics
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1422/4721853255_e941779d32_b.jpg)

i have another picture but id rather not post it pm if you want to see it



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 21, 2010, 11:55:10 PM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later

LoL, looking forward to them :D

well...

the flair s cocktail fork earth probe :D got a bit hot and got a bit black on the end  :rofl:

here come the pics
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1422/4721853255_e941779d32_b.jpg)

i have another picture but id rather not post it pm if you want to see it



 :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 21, 2010, 11:58:51 PM
you have a pm what an odd shapped picture as well :S crazy phone
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on June 22, 2010, 08:20:48 AM
Used the pliers on the Skeletool CX to squash a tick.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 22, 2010, 10:09:23 AM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later


I'm sure there's something in the IEEregs about doing that :think:   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 22, 2010, 10:36:53 AM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later


I'm sure there's something in the IEEregs about doing that :think:   :rofl:

No in section 375356 chapter 84 it specifically says a leatherman flair can be used as an earth probe
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 22, 2010, 10:42:23 AM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later


I'm sure there's something in the IEEregs about doing that :think:   :rofl:

No in section 375356 chapter 84 it specifically says a leatherman flair can be used as an earth probe

 :o So it does.   :pok: back to school for you Tony :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 22, 2010, 10:53:43 AM
Used the cocktail fork on my flair as an earth probe while testing kettles lol pics later


I'm sure there's something in the IEEregs about doing that :think:   :rofl:

No in section 375356 chapter 84 it specifically says a leatherman flair can be used as an earth probe

If you look over the page it says “Should incorporate a current limiting device”  :salute:


When I used to do a lot of testing we had to do an Earth loop test on metalwork around the houses, if you were not carefull you would leave a black  scorch mark on their stainless steel sinks  :-[ :D :-[

Yes your right I should go back and learn more Regs ( I didn't know anything about the Leatherman Reg )


 :rofl:







F*ing Regs  :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on June 22, 2010, 11:53:34 AM
Peeps quoting EEI regs  :ahhh :ahhh
I'd better not show you my kettle using a radio lead,plastic cup and two screws then  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jawbreaker on June 22, 2010, 03:03:58 PM
Used the awl on the core to poke some holes in a coffee can to make a charcoal chimney.used the pliers for lifting the hot grate off the little pit i was using to cook some shish -k-bobs.my daughter came over in her old ford truck and said her window had fallen down in the door and would not roll up.Used the pliers to fish it out of the door and got it to stay up.also told her to get rid of that gas sucking pig already.Also used the drivers to put the little pit together....pretty much childs play for the core,i just love the drivers on it. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 22, 2010, 06:49:58 PM
Used the tweezers on my Scientist to extract quite a large splinter from my eldest.  He was very brave  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on June 22, 2010, 07:31:51 PM
I did a day of habitat for humanity and used my SOG as a pencil :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 22, 2010, 07:35:58 PM
Used the tweezers on my Scientist to extract quite a large splinter from my eldest.  He was very brave  :salute:

my dads borrowing the tweezers on my spartan to make a model of a spitfire  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 23, 2010, 04:04:04 PM
Used the awl on my Tactical Golfer (Soldier with scissors) to reopen the hole in the patio umbrella pole.  Danged mud dobbers had filled it in and I couldn't push the pin through to hold up the umbrella.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on June 23, 2010, 04:49:20 PM
i used my spartan to open a parcel that contained an explorer :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: asupernothing on June 23, 2010, 05:54:40 PM
i used my spartan to open a parcel that contained an explorer :)

best use of a multi in a long time.

 :multi: :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 26, 2010, 03:52:43 PM
Used the SwissChamp's saw to cut open the seal on our truck shipment, then used the knife to cut open various packages. Still gotta do some more work on that blade, it still tends to catch on things to easily. Oh well, more time on the Sharpmaker it is.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on June 26, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
I did a day of habitat for humanity and used my SOG as a pencil :D
:think: kind of thought someone would say "what?"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on June 26, 2010, 07:51:30 PM
I did a day of habitat for humanity and used my SOG as a pencil :D
:think: kind of thought someone would say "what?"

I just assumed you were carving your initials in some hidden part of the house.
Or did you mean you were holding a bit of burned wood with the pliers to make marks?
 :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 26, 2010, 07:54:14 PM
I did a day of habitat for humanity and used my SOG as a pencil :D
:think: kind of thought someone would say "what?"

... What?

;)

I'm going to guess you used the SOG to hold the pen from your SAK.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: markn951 on June 26, 2010, 08:35:04 PM
Today specifically I used my Recruit to open the package that my Spirit X shipped in! All this past week I've used it every day for this n that while on vacation with the family in CA.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on June 26, 2010, 09:17:33 PM
I did a day of habitat for humanity and used my SOG as a pencil :D
:think: kind of thought someone would say "what?"

... What?

;)

I'm going to guess you used the SOG to hold the pen from your SAK.
would the work?

the pencil I was useing broke and so I had to use the plyers to hole the tip of the pencil
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 26, 2010, 09:20:25 PM
See I was close :D  I'd imagined the pen insert from your SAK being held like it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on June 26, 2010, 11:10:03 PM
I used my Super Tinker to both slice cheese while watching Doctor Who and also defy my earlier statement this week about how I didn't carry SAK's with me on the weekend.  D'oh!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on June 26, 2010, 11:19:36 PM
Used the UberKick 1.0 (TM) to fix a puncture in a pushchair wheel earlier (wheel nuts where a bitch).

I also used a RAT RC-3 to open the post as I couldn't find anything else to use it for :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on June 27, 2010, 10:20:14 AM
I've been decorating over the last few days , heres some Spirit and PST action ...

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0207.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0208.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0209.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0210.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0211.jpg)


The Spirits phillips just couldn't budge this bent screw but the PST bit adapter did ok .


(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0216.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0217.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 27, 2010, 01:17:29 PM
Nice to see a leatherman can deal with a bent screw  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on June 27, 2010, 08:55:55 PM
Spirit made a good recovery with the pry bar/ bottle opener  :D

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0220.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0221.jpg)

Swings and rounderbouts  ::)

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 27, 2010, 11:25:56 PM
My 109 Land-Rover has been having some difficulty with the heat.  The l-o-n-g OEM run of fuel line is having a tendency to vapor lock during this hot stretch.  So, I bought some new fuel line and a new NOS 1/4 inch fuel filter.

Took out the Blue Farmer and undid the old hose clamps and cut the old fuel line 4 inches from the fuel pump.  Trimmed the new fuel line and tightened down all the hose clamps--with the Blue Farmer.  :D

Oh yea, the truck runs great--no more vapor lock.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 28, 2010, 12:36:22 AM
I'm being dense here (no really, I know sod all about Land Rovers) but why did you cut the old fuel line 4" from the pump?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: P35 on June 28, 2010, 01:34:52 AM
used my Farmer to remove old pulls and install new ones on our refinished sideboard
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on June 28, 2010, 01:46:26 AM
I used a Leatherman ST to open up an outside porch light to tighten a lose light bulb. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 28, 2010, 04:20:13 AM
I'm being dense here (no really, I know sod all about Land Rovers) but why did you cut the old fuel line 4" from the pump?
With the OEM setup, there's like 2 meters of fuel line, which winds back to the bulkhead and then back to the front of the motor to enter the carb.  LOTS of fuel line to heat up and vapor lock. By cutting close to the fuel pump, I could make a direct path to the filter and carb, shortening the distance to less than a meter and running it on the cooler side of the motor (opposite the exhaust manifold).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: markn951 on June 28, 2010, 04:48:56 AM
I'm being dense here (no really, I know sod all about Land Rovers) but why did you cut the old fuel line 4" from the pump?
With the OEM setup, there's like 2 meters of fuel line, which winds back to the bulkhead and then back to the front of the motor to enter the carb.  LOTS of fuel line to heat up and vapor lock. By cutting close to the fuel pump, I could make a direct path to the filter and carb, shortening the distance to less than a meter and running it on the cooler side of the motor (opposite the exhaust manifold).
:tu: I wouldn't have thought of that!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 28, 2010, 10:23:50 AM
I'm being dense here (no really, I know sod all about Land Rovers) but why did you cut the old fuel line 4" from the pump?
With the OEM setup, there's like 2 meters of fuel line, which winds back to the bulkhead and then back to the front of the motor to enter the carb.  LOTS of fuel line to heat up and vapor lock. By cutting close to the fuel pump, I could make a direct path to the filter and carb, shortening the distance to less than a meter and running it on the cooler side of the motor (opposite the exhaust manifold).

Makes you wonder why it wasn't done like that to start with  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 28, 2010, 12:21:30 PM
I'm being dense here (no really, I know sod all about Land Rovers) but why did you cut the old fuel line 4" from the pump?
With the OEM setup, there's like 2 meters of fuel line, which winds back to the bulkhead and then back to the front of the motor to enter the carb.  LOTS of fuel line to heat up and vapor lock. By cutting close to the fuel pump, I could make a direct path to the filter and carb, shortening the distance to less than a meter and running it on the cooler side of the motor (opposite the exhaust manifold).

Makes you wonder why it wasn't done like that to start with  :think:

In 1969, they bolted the fuel filter holder (no plastic inline filter) to the firewall.  The carburetor was off the shelf, so the fuel line had to enter where the manufacturer, put the port.   ...and of course, that was before global warming... ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thundernoodle on June 28, 2010, 12:55:47 PM
i have just used my new LM Wave at work for the first time to repair someones glasses after the teeny tiny screw fell out.  :cheers:
Also used the shackle opener on my Vic Helmsman to undo a .......................... you guessed it. A shackle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 30, 2010, 04:40:32 AM
I used my sideclip to bend a money clip back into shape.  I am bad about spreading them out.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on June 30, 2010, 07:34:22 AM
I used my sideclip to bend a money clip back into shape.  I am bad about spreading them out.

You must have a thick wad of notes  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 30, 2010, 05:31:45 PM
I used my sideclip to bend a money clip back into shape.  I am bad about spreading them out.

You must have a thick wad of notes  :D

Dunc

Well, I am in charge of 7 to 10 Valets and Bellmen at a time(along with 3 to 5 chauffeurs), and sometimes they are all tied up so I get to hop in and move stuff around and the money adds up.  Mostly 5's and 1's, and on the weekend it completely surpasses what any money clip can hold.  (and I make the least in tips because I'm the boss!)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 30, 2010, 07:00:38 PM
I used my sideclip to bend a money clip back into shape.  I am bad about spreading them out.

You must have a thick wad of notes  :D

Dunc

Well, I am in charge of 7 to 10 Valets and Bellmen at a time(along with 3 to 5 chauffeurs), and sometimes they are all tied up so I get to hop in and move stuff around and the money adds up.  Mostly 5's and 1's, and on the weekend it completely surpasses what any money clip can hold.  (and I make the least in tips because I'm the boss!)


Which got me thinking about strippers, pole dancers and lap dancers.....
What type of money clip would they use?



Hmmmm   :think: :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on June 30, 2010, 07:04:48 PM
I used my sideclip to bend a money clip back into shape.  I am bad about spreading them out.

You must have a thick wad of notes  :D

Dunc

Well, I am in charge of 7 to 10 Valets and Bellmen at a time(along with 3 to 5 chauffeurs), and sometimes they are all tied up so I get to hop in and move stuff around and the money adds up.  Mostly 5's and 1's, and on the weekend it completely surpasses what any money clip can hold.  (and I make the least in tips because I'm the boss!)


Which got me thinking about strippers, pole dancers and lap dancers.....
What type of money clip would they use?



Hmmmm   :think: :)

A pimp  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 30, 2010, 07:19:11 PM
I used my sideclip to bend a money clip back into shape.  I am bad about spreading them out.

You must have a thick wad of notes  :D

Dunc

Well, I am in charge of 7 to 10 Valets and Bellmen at a time(along with 3 to 5 chauffeurs), and sometimes they are all tied up so I get to hop in and move stuff around and the money adds up.  Mostly 5's and 1's, and on the weekend it completely surpasses what any money clip can hold.  (and I make the least in tips because I'm the boss!)


Which got me thinking about strippers, pole dancers and lap dancers.....
What type of money clip would they use?



Hmmmm   :think: :)

A pimp  :D
:rofl:

They have garters!  I think it would look quite strange if you pulled up to a hotel where the Bellmen and Valet's are pulling up their shorts to stick tips in their garters.  I'll stick to my worn out money clip!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mishania on July 02, 2010, 06:49:09 PM
You've never used an MT for this.

Today I had a cramp in the arm after workout in the gym.
Stretching the muscle didn't help. So I pricked the muscle with my Surge's awl.
The cramp passed :)

Surge-On! )))
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on July 02, 2010, 08:56:40 PM
Today the car broke down. But neither my PST II nor my Soldier could help... One brake was locked, and we had to call the breakdown service  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 03, 2010, 07:58:07 AM
I tightened up a file cabinet handle with my sideclip.  Woo hoo, very exciting.   :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on July 04, 2010, 04:18:24 AM
I got an old gas stove as a backup for power outages... A tough cast iron one... With a broken leg...

No problem!

This is the regular leg & bolt
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7374.jpg)

The broken one only needed a washer
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7375.jpg)

Tightened with the ST300
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7377.jpg)

Cut the regulator thread
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7379.jpg)

Forced the hose on to the brass fitting
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7381.jpg)

Ah crap!  :rant: It's the wrong thread on the regulator...
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7382.jpg)

Oh well...that's what I did with my multi tool today  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eodtech on July 05, 2010, 06:06:24 PM
I'll need a screwdriver later today to put the tags on  my wifes new vehicle

SOG Pocket PowerPlier ( #S44 ) will handle the job at hand ..

(http://www.gulftel.com/gnoza/tools/sog2.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: asupernothing on July 05, 2010, 08:26:43 PM

Ah crap!  :rant: It's the wrong thread on the regulator...
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7382.jpg)


the thread on the regulator is correct. its the threads on your gas tank that are wrong; well not wrong but just really old. the new OPD valves from new propane tanks will fit that regulator.
just get a new tank.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 06, 2010, 02:37:52 AM
So, the electric PTO switch on the zero turn radius Woods mower died.   I needed a trio of tools to fix this one.  Guppie was used to unbolt the fender/cover to access the electric panel.   Vic Farmer cap lifter/pry tip was used to get the old switch loose from the plastic clips.   And finally, used a Skeletool for pliers duty (holding captive nuts and pulling fuses as needed).

The whole process took several hours since I had to troubleshoot the dang thing (is it the switch, the fuse, the harness or the electromagnet at the PTO)?  Skeletool and Vic Farmer were invaluable.

 :sak: :multi:javascript:void(0);
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on July 06, 2010, 07:10:53 AM

Ah crap!  :rant: It's the wrong thread on the regulator...
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Mics%20Photos/_D3X7382.jpg)


the thread on the regulator is correct. its the threads on your gas tank that are wrong; well not wrong but just really old. the new OPD valves from new propane tanks will fit that regulator.
just get a new tank.

You're right about that; fortunately the tank is a Blue Rhino tank and I was checking with the exchange center at Home Depot; they told me all I need to do is take my tank  and they'll swap it for a new one with the newer thread.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 06, 2010, 08:01:23 AM
I used my sideclip to make a repair on a bike today, the chain had popped off so I had to remove the chain guard and adjust the tension.  Any excuse to use it!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on July 06, 2010, 09:12:30 AM
Not today, but last weekend I used my VIC soldier to repair a broken zipper (used the large screwdriver) and used the blade to eat my steak at a local public party (I hate those plastic knives they give you for that...!)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 06, 2010, 04:36:37 PM
Not today, but last weekend I used my VIC soldier to repair a broken zipper (used the large screwdriver) and used the blade to eat my steak at a local public party (I hate those plastic knives they give you for that...!)

Funny how people give strange looks when you do that!  I use my soldier for everything, and it's always clean because I clean it regularly, but folks are just wary of knives in general anymore.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on July 06, 2010, 05:00:04 PM
Not today, but last weekend I used my VIC soldier to repair a broken zipper (used the large screwdriver) and used the blade to eat my steak at a local public party (I hate those plastic knives they give you for that...!)

Funny how people give strange looks when you do that!  I use my soldier for everything, and it's always clean because I clean it regularly, but folks are just wary of knives in general anymore.
So true! I always clean my soldier after I use it (and even if not, it's my food that I eat with it...). You have to be careful if and where you use it. It was a good feeling a few days ago when I attended a photography workshop and almost everyone seemed to have a SAK or an Opinel in their pocket  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: e17 on July 07, 2010, 05:11:55 AM
Due to the very hot weather, my tomatoes, in my garden, are now a kind of jungle. Well, it's the first time I'm gardening so I might done something wrong too. I mean, I have the pole, the plant, but never tried to tight them. Okay.. don't ask  :think:

So I took some nylon cord to fix the problem, but that cord is a kind of elastic, fraying easily making it surprisingly hard to cut. :-\

But for my SOG and it's serrated knife...  >:D ... the cord is cut like a charm. :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on July 07, 2010, 06:01:41 AM
Nothing exciting here. Used the Skeletool to help get into a socket set case that was being stubborn. Used the Chigger to pry open the back of my Photon Freedom to change batteries and open a bottle of orange Crush.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 07, 2010, 06:27:18 AM
I used my vic soldier awl to drill two holes into my wall and plug them with plastic anchors, then the phillips on my blast to screw in the mounting screws for my new corkboard.  both performed flawlessly.  I then proceeded to begin my sideclip polishing project by testing my wheel on the clip, got it red hot, and used the clip to melt some skin off my hand quite by accident.  It um, also performed flawlessly, as my middle finger is currently bandaged and throbbing.  Note to self, use something to grip the part you are polishing next time instead of your bare hand.   :twak:  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on July 07, 2010, 07:11:55 AM
Used my Leatherman BLAST's mini philips driver to remove the tiny screws that hold the pocket clip on my Dereelight CL1H v.3 flashlight.

(http://www.cpfreviews.com/Dereelight-CL1H/DCP_7876_Dereelight_CL1H_Bo.jpg)
In the beginning I thought of those mini drivers as little to no use items... Every couple of days I use them and like them more...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ACHË on July 07, 2010, 07:14:58 AM
Oh yeah...

I used my new Skeletool...to....em..
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x144/HEXAN-K/Multi%20Tools/SkeletoolCX3.jpg)
Nothing...I just played with it...because it's new...

Ah who an I kidding...I was playing with my MP600 just before that..... and that was my 1st MT purchase...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on July 07, 2010, 12:58:42 PM
I use the nailcleaner-flathead/phillips head combo on the nailfile of my style CS to unscrew a couple of socket covers in the employee lounge :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SlackOne on July 07, 2010, 04:55:14 PM
Used the Wave to rewire a light switch to be on the other side of a room.  Cutting wire, stripping, lots of wire bending, screwplates, the whole shebang.  I have learned that the Wave is a handy-dandy tool to have for such small repairs, but stripping a lot of wire with that awkward stripper geegaw would get old pretty fast. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on July 07, 2010, 06:08:21 PM
I use the hardwire notch on the wire cutters for stripping.  Quicker and easier. 

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on July 07, 2010, 06:37:08 PM
I use the hardwire notch on the wire cutters for stripping.  Quicker and easier. 



Good idea there Mr. W   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on July 07, 2010, 06:41:38 PM
Opened a parcel with my Spartan. No, there was no knife and no tool inside... just a small emergency bag and kneepads that I ordered loooooong ago in february  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: shot3gun on July 08, 2010, 03:09:14 AM
Today I used my wave and shaved with it.

Seriously.

it actually worked quite well..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on July 08, 2010, 11:34:22 PM
used the farmer's awl to put a new hole in my belt (no I'm not getting thinner, just bought the wrong sized belt  :)).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sergemaster on July 09, 2010, 03:04:58 AM
Amici,
Today I used my SOG Powerlock to unbolt and remove a set of louvers covering the rear window of my car since it was going in for a wash and I wanted a nice clean rear window!

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 10, 2010, 05:39:20 AM
At 85 MPH, we heard a dragging sound outside the car. This has been a recurring problem where the plastic moulding under the front of the car was torn and pieces of it drag on the ground. I used my ST300 pliers and cutters along with my Gerber Exchange-A-Blade razor knife to cut off the offending piece so we could continue the ride home. Thanks Leatherman and Gerber!  :tu:  :salute:  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on July 10, 2010, 07:06:07 AM
I used the flat head in my Super Tinker to pry a laptop plug out of a live wall socket.

Surprisingly, I lived to make this post.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 10, 2010, 10:12:33 AM
I used the flat head in my Super Tinker to pry a laptop plug out of a live wall socket.

Surprisingly, I lived to make this post.


 :rofl:


Well my Spirit X has been hard at work this week helping me with some cable pulling (installing new data lines and power).  So plenty of cable cutting/stripping, cutting cable ties, prying, cutting/filing plastic trunking, making breakfast, screwing, etc etc. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thundernoodle on July 12, 2010, 06:11:42 PM
My wife used my BO Kick yesterday.  :rant:  Not sure what for but something to do with the old washing machine as she went out and bought new one. I am now £600 lighter....... it even plays a tune when you turn it on and off.   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on July 12, 2010, 06:59:31 PM
My wife used my BO Kick yesterday.  :rant:  Not sure what for but something to do with the old washing machine as she went out and bought new one. I am now £600 lighter....... it even plays a tune when you turn it on and off.   :rofl:
600£ for a new BO Kick...  :ahhh :ahhh I'll sell you mine for half of that..  ;)


 :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thundernoodle on July 12, 2010, 08:58:24 PM
 :think: £600 for the new washing machine not the kick lol.  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on July 13, 2010, 12:23:03 AM
hard core use of a skeletool today helping setting up a wedding.  The tool's a champ guys!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: asupernothing on July 13, 2010, 06:33:31 AM
i found a use for the really tiny flathead screwdriver on the juice.
I installed a new control switch for a whole house fan, and needed to adjust the speed settings. the tiny little adjustment  setter thing is too small and recessed to be able to use the bit driver on the charge.
i thought to myself: what do i do?
out came the juice s2 and lo and behold the smallest of the flatheads on the tool was just the right size!
i have decided that the purpose of there being such a small driver on the tool was for setting adjustments. later i tried the medium driver as a sprinkler adjustment, which sort of worked. but for sprinkler head adjustment its hard to beat the genus.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Threeme2189 on July 14, 2010, 08:41:01 PM
My mom broke a fingernail today, so I gave her my ST200 and she filed it down in the middle of a clothing store  :D
I'm a soldier in the IDF so no worries about carrying a blade anywhere in the country  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: IrishMike on July 14, 2010, 10:41:07 PM
Used my Skeletool to cut up tofu for a snack.

The only thing I dislike about the Skeletool knife is the holes, makes it harder to clean when cutting food.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 14, 2010, 10:44:25 PM
I used my kick pliers to repair a jump ring on my chain.  Worked like a charm.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on July 15, 2010, 05:22:14 AM
Today I used my wave and shaved with it.

Seriously.

it actually worked quite well..

Any nicks? If I tried that my face would look like it had been bush hogged.  :o  You be tougher than me.   :D


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: josekym on July 15, 2010, 01:37:47 PM
Today I used my wave and shaved with it.

Seriously.

it actually worked quite well..

Crocodile Dundee would be proud!  :multi:

"You call that a 'razor'?  This is a razor!"  :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 15, 2010, 06:05:53 PM
I have finally done something useful this week!  :D

I've been lying around with sinusitis feeling bloody awful, but the bedroom door has been sticking... for years actually.... pathetic I know!

So I managed to shave the offending wood from the bottom of the door with the saw on the OHT, and then carved it a tad smoother with the blade. This means I don't have to remove and rehang the door, which is what I thought I had to do.

There I fixed it  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 16, 2010, 05:06:31 AM
I used my kick for removing a very poisonous spider from my house and placing him neatly in the toilet where he could swim.  Forever.  Then I used my alox soldier to open a beer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 16, 2010, 05:09:26 AM
I used my kick for removing a very poisonous spider from my house and placing him neatly in the toilet where he could swim.  Forever.  Then I used my alox soldier to open a beer.
With a kick at your disposal, you could have some fun by plucking each of the eight legs off before squishing the life out of the poisonous bugger with the pliers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 16, 2010, 05:13:06 AM
I used my kick for removing a very poisonous spider from my house and placing him neatly in the toilet where he could swim.  Forever.  Then I used my alox soldier to open a beer.
With a kick at your disposal, you could have some fun by plucking each of the eight legs off before squishing the life out of the poisonous bugger with the pliers.

I decided to go a cleaner route.  Well, not much.  I soaked is rear in poison(ortho spray) and trapped him in a cup while he got paralyzed, then I squished his head with the pliers before flushing him.  I have a 2 year old, no chances taken here.  I also immediately sprayed my house inside and out.  Kiddo is asleep so it has time to dry and not mess with him or the cats.  Well, maybe it could mess with the cats, that may be funny.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on July 27, 2010, 12:59:00 AM
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/TE21a0sGqNI/AAAAAAAAKok/c13Ary9dxik/s640/22072010671.jpg)

victorinox hook use #746

get a SIMX4 card out of a tellabs 6325

10/10 :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on July 27, 2010, 09:49:50 AM
victorinox hook use #746
get a SIMX4 card out of a tellabs 6325
Whoa, I do that all the time...  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: seagullplayer on July 27, 2010, 02:35:23 PM
Yesterday after work in the parking lot I used my Kick and my Stanley to replace the license plate on my motorcycle. (Five days past due!)

I have found my Kick to be perfect for defeating the locks on control cabinets at work.
I will use it later today to open a panel and work on a sticky motor started.

The Stanley is also a great tool; I keep it in the tool pouch on the bike at all times.


(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/Toyota/IMG_0453.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on July 27, 2010, 06:10:37 PM
victorinox hook use #746
get a SIMX4 card out of a tellabs 6325
Whoa, I do that all the time...  :D

well now you know how useful is the hook :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on July 27, 2010, 09:18:25 PM
I was enjoying a BBQ at the weekend thinking about my dads old hammer that had been attacked by woodworm  :(
There's a bit of waste ground at my GF's house with some Ash trees, I went over there with a bow saw and 'scrumped' a bit    >:D

I sat by the Barbi with my Skeletool and in a short time I had whittled a new handle, not the straightest handle in the world but OK and The Skeletool was surprisingly comfortable to use  :tu:
The sap was very hard to clean off after I forgot it for a couple of day's, in the end paint stripper sorted it

Obviously I mustn't rush to fit it as I need to leave it to season for a few months  ::)





(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/270710001.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on July 27, 2010, 10:28:15 PM
Time flies Tony ;)  Nice looking handle :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 27, 2010, 10:43:50 PM
Splendid work  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on July 27, 2010, 11:00:02 PM

Thanks Guys, to be honest it was going to be a bit longer but I buggered it up the first time  ::)
Its not a perfect fit but I like how it has turned out especially the wedges (Oak and I think mahogany)
 
Heres a hammering emoticon  :viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 28, 2010, 02:10:14 AM
That looks excellent Tony, very neat job with the wedges too. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Silentsniper441 on July 28, 2010, 05:02:45 AM
I disasembled, fixed, and reassembled my airsoft gun with my lm's blast and micra.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on July 28, 2010, 02:58:08 PM
Among other things at work:



Greased and changed line on our giant weed whackers (or "forestry clearing saws" as they're actually called at that size), using my spanner DIY accessory (http://andreasodegard.com/2010/07/leatherman-combination-spanner-mod/)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/Mobile%20Photo%2028.%20juli%202010%2014%2050%2004.jpg)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/Mobile%20Photo%2028.%20juli%202010%2014%2050%2014.jpg)


Also used the knife to get open an old door we have where the bolt doesn't withdraw all the way when you turn the lock

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/Mobile%20Photo%2028.%20juli%202010%2014%2050%2022.jpg)

My brand new Crater C33L was also with me and used to cut down small tree sprouts that would have ripped off the trimmer line
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: asupernothing on July 28, 2010, 05:20:20 PM
giant weed whackers (or "forestry clearing saws" as they're actually called at that size)

I want one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on July 28, 2010, 05:43:30 PM
I guess this is the current model equivalent of what we use:
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/landowner/products/forestry-clearing-saws/husqvarna-forestry-clearing-saws-for-landowners/

Requires a harness to use, and you wouldn't want to use those without ear protectors. Put a blade on that thing and for any tree up to 5 cm in diameters it'll make a chainsaw look like you're cutting down trees in slow motion <3
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Charger on July 28, 2010, 07:25:49 PM
GREAT pics of a hard working tool!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on July 29, 2010, 08:57:33 AM
Forgot to post this one . Last Sunday we had a coastguard callout to a broken down Jet skier who had fired off an orange smoke . With the Jet skier safely ashore and details taken we were about to head back to the station when a member of the public came over and told us the alarm was sounding in the disabled toilet . Worried that someone was inside and in need of help we went over and called through the door but there was no reply . You need a special key called a RADAR key for access which is only issued to registered Disabled people .The large flat driver on my PST was able to overide the lock and give us access . Luckily it was a false alarm but it was good I had a multitool on me otherwise it would have taken sometime to get the door open .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: straya on July 29, 2010, 09:54:14 AM
I used the back end of my Metwrench to spoon my noodles messily into my mouth at lunchtime as I forgot to take a fork to work today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on July 29, 2010, 01:46:32 PM
Basically used it for the same as yesterday, but I also used my DIY t-shank adapter for the Skeletool's bit holder with a jigsaw blade in it to cut down trees that I couldn't cut with the trimmer head on the forestry clearing saw.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/Mobile%20Photo%2029.%20juli%202010%2013%2043%2052.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WH867 on July 30, 2010, 04:38:53 AM
Used my Octane assembling  a Swing for the backyard.          Phillips and Clampack opener both get an A+  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: asupernothing on July 30, 2010, 07:30:56 AM
Over the last few weeks I beleive I have used every tool on all my MTs.

Used the saw on the ChALX to cut furring down to the right size. I didnt want to walk although to the power saw, and the ChALX saw was surprisingly efficient.
10/10

used the metal file to grind down a brass washer that was just a little too large, again surprisingly effective. (I don't have a grinder setup atm)
10/10

Used the hook to cut some twine.
12/10

Used the pliers to ply. I love the quality and grip the LM pliers have on nearly all materials.

Used 4 different bits on the bit driver within 3 minutes. (which is why I have 3 bit drivers on my EDC)
10/10

Used the Biner clip on the K503 to clip to my harness while working up on a lift. Then later used same clip to pop some beers.
10/10

Used the K503 to open a box. (box contained more tools)

total time saved as a result of my MTs:
about 7.5 hours.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on July 30, 2010, 11:08:59 AM
well been camping for the last 4 days so the wave has been used for cutting packaging, scissors to open children's ice pops,pliers to bend tent pegs,  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on July 30, 2010, 01:58:22 PM
Had my last normal day at work today (working tomorrow and sunday too). Been working at a museum for the last 7 years, part time/summer job. Not until this year I managed to get my bosses to buy Leathermans for the summer employees. Last year a guy who didn't have his own actually went as far as to use a shovel to try to whack the grass trimmer line enough to cut it. Ironically the boss bought the cheapest LMs he found, which were the Leatherman Flair...which are specialized for wine tasting or whatever (has a cork screw, big bottle opener and a fork)

Anyways, part of the museum is a 240 meter long tunnel that is shaped like a U and goes into the mountain side. If you didn't know it was a museum you'd think it was a mine (which is fitting, since it's a rock blasting museum). Was workig in the tunnel today changing lightbulbs and that's a Leatherman job between having to unscrew lids to get to lightbulbs on weird-ass lamps, prying off lamp covers etc. Used an electric lift to do the work since the tunnel ceiling is high-ish. love the lift, you can actually drive it and do so from the basket using a joystick. Completely self-powered and silent due to the electric motor, and heavy enough not to need any safety clamps deployed. Don't know if it's a new kind of lift or whatever but I haven't seen many of them, mostly I see those annoying trailer lifts that take forever to deploy.

Unfortunately a bit blurry pictures, the downside of having the controls in the basket is that any bump in the road is amplified a lot.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/Mobile%20Photo%2030.%20juli%202010%2013%2043%2000.jpg)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/Mobile%20Photo%2030.%20juli%202010%2013%2042%2012.jpg)


Also emptied garbage cans around the museum park, and the pliers can replace a triangle key when necessary.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/Mobile%20Photo%2030.%20juli%202010%2013%2042%2050.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on July 30, 2010, 02:51:08 PM
That looks excellent Tony, very neat job with the wedges too. :tu:

+1  8) 8)

You could paint the wedges red & the rest white , be just like the pommy flag  :D :D.

Nice work Tony  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on July 30, 2010, 06:36:19 PM
Thanks Mat I might do that next time  ;)

Cptnodegard, the museum looks like a very interesting place to work!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on August 01, 2010, 01:18:31 AM
Used my Blue Farmer to adjust the chainsaw, open the chain lube cap and open the green beans for the dogs. I've been using my Farmer more than my Leatherman lately!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on August 01, 2010, 01:58:57 AM
I was having dinner with the wife at Marlton Diner.  And I had to use the pliers on my LM Skeletool CX to open a stuck cap on a bottle of tabasco!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on August 01, 2010, 02:01:05 AM
I was having dinner with the wife at Marlton Diner.  And I had to use the pliers on my LM Skeletool CX to open a stuck cap on a bottle of tabasco!!

here's something I read in the newspaper to make you think: 'they've been married so long they're on their second bottle of tabasco sauce'.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: duckman1975 on August 01, 2010, 02:03:27 AM
Opened clam shell pack of my son's toy with the charge, Ben Ten rocks!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on August 01, 2010, 02:04:52 AM
I was having dinner with the wife at Marlton Diner.  And I had to use the pliers on my LM Skeletool CX to open a stuck cap on a bottle of tabasco!!

here's something I read in the newspaper to make you think: 'they've been married so long they're on their second bottle of tabasco sauce'.

Only on their second bottle of tabasco? :think:  
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on August 01, 2010, 02:09:32 AM
probably only makes sense outside of the U.S., in Germany (where I work as a waiter whilst studying), they complain about how the thai curry they ordered was very spicy, I'm reduced to saying 'yes, I know, its a curry [idiots]' :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: duckman1975 on August 01, 2010, 02:16:09 AM
probably only makes sense outside of the U.S., in Germany (where I work as a waiter whilst studying), they complain about how the thai curry they ordered was very spicy, I'm reduced to saying 'yes, I know, its a curry [idiots]' :-\
Sorry Jmora, not to be disrespectful but its not the customers fault, there are many thai curry brands that are exported all over the world, ranging from very mild to very hot. :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on August 01, 2010, 02:26:37 AM
probably only makes sense outside of the U.S., in Germany (where I work as a waiter whilst studying), they complain about how the thai curry they ordered was very spicy, I'm reduced to saying 'yes, I know, its a curry [idiots]' :-\
Sorry Jmora, not to be disrespectful but its not the customers fault, there are many thai curry brands that are exported all over the world, ranging from very mild to very hot. :(
No problem, I'm really making fun of my customers who can't handle a bit of chilli, the more spicy food you can handle, the more you will appreciate the food made around the equator generally. Anyway, not to hijack this thread, I used my vintage ribbed alox cadet to cut up an apple, which had a growth around its core reminding me of a human rectal sphincter, I just couldn't eat that thing the way it was.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on August 01, 2010, 09:57:58 AM

curry   ;)

second bottle of tabasco   :)

human rectal sphincter  :D





 :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 01, 2010, 04:13:37 PM
While on my recent adventure across the northwest US and Southwest canada, I used my Explorer a lot.  I used it to cut off small tree branches and then sharpen them into s'mores sticks for roasting marshmallows, then pulled out the magnifier to find the tips of splinters my son acquired while climbing around the deck of our cabin.  I used the tweezers to extract the ones that were sticking out and the small blade to get the ones that were deeper.  I used the phillips and flatheads to tighten several loose screws on door frames in our "hotel" room in BC.  The scissors got a lot of use as beard trimmers and loose thread eliminators.  I love this knife, really excited to put the on the new ruby plus scales that rotokid sent me.  I have all the plus accessories to go with it as well.

On another note, I was shocked with how much force I could apply with the main blade.  I really put some pressure on it cutting some of those branches down, and it took every bit of it and came back for more.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 01, 2010, 04:29:04 PM
Am I the only one with a cameraphone here? :p pics
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on August 01, 2010, 08:03:44 PM
Am I the only one with a cameraphone here? :p pics

Camera...? Phone...? Cameraphone.........?  :think:

While at Hixon Falls yesterday, between hiking in and jumping off the waterfall, I used my CX to open copious amounts of bottles... Bottles of the beer persuasion.  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on August 01, 2010, 08:08:12 PM
I used an explorer to remove a speaker cone from what was once ( to me ) a rather expensive centre speaker to see exactly how far a three year old finger had poked in.

The answer was a lot  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on August 01, 2010, 08:12:33 PM
Used the kick around the garden opening a can of paint, cutting some string ect..
Later the whole family went to a lake nearby for a walk and there I used my SOG PPP to open a package of cookies.. I'm a hard user, I know..  ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on August 01, 2010, 08:15:28 PM
Used the kick around the garden opening a can of paint, cutting some string ect..
Later the whole family went to a lake nearby for a walk and there I used my SOG PPP to open a package of cookies.. I'm a hard user, I know..  ;) :D

How did the ppp hold up on them cookies?  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on August 01, 2010, 08:20:58 PM
Used the kick around the garden opening a can of paint, cutting some string ect..
Later the whole family went to a lake nearby for a walk and there I used my SOG PPP to open a package of cookies.. I'm a hard user, I know..  ;) :D

How did the ppp hold up on them cookies?  :D
Did I need the PPP for the task..? No I didn't, but it sure felt good..  ;) :D

Perfect 10..  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 01, 2010, 08:29:41 PM
It seems I've lost a few pounds so I used the awl on my SOG to make a new notch on my belt.  It worked perfectly  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on August 02, 2010, 03:24:31 AM
Used the butter knife on my Spirit S to cut open a case of energy drinks at work. In the process of quickly slicing open the plastic shrink wrapping, the butter knife sliced clean through a whole line of like 8 cans of Full Throttle. I'm not kidding when I say I felt ZERO resistance on the knife as this happened, in fact I didn't even notice it happened until green energy drink started spraying out all over the place lol. Man that blade is wicked.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on August 02, 2010, 03:31:07 AM
I had a very light day yesterday and today; yesterday I used my Maratac AAA to search for a lost SD card, which was thankfully found, while today I used my Peanut to open a plastic bin of croissants, and the large flathead/bottle opener/crate lifter/cricket bat of my Spirit X to reattach a camera flash to it's bracket. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on August 02, 2010, 11:14:29 AM
I used the reamer on my farmer to scratch my name into the finish of a car on saturday  :ahhh

Don't worry, all legal. It was the car of a geocacher and he turned it into a geocache. To log it you had to scratch the name into the finish (throuhg the finish). I hadn't thought that it was so hard to do, took me quite a while and it didn't look nice at all  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grateful on August 02, 2010, 01:44:03 PM
 I used the bit driver of my LEATHERMAN Surge to remove a broken water bottle bracket from my bike frame.
JIM
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 02, 2010, 03:43:45 PM
SwissChamp
- magnifying lens - read some really really small letters on some contract (you know those things you should read but you never do whilst they are so tiny)
- Small blade - opened some mail boxes
- Pliers - picked up something that did not look healthy at all from floor and throw it in trash

But day is still young....   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on August 02, 2010, 03:55:06 PM
I used the reamer on my farmer to scratch my name into the finish of a car on saturday  :ahhh

Don't worry, all legal. It was the car of a geocacher and he turned it into a geocache. To log it you had to scratch the name into the finish (throuhg the finish). I hadn't thought that it was so hard to do, took me quite a while and it didn't look nice at all  :pok:

Did you get a pic?

Sounds like an interesting cache  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on August 02, 2010, 04:03:17 PM
I used the reamer on my farmer to scratch my name into the finish of a car on saturday  :ahhh

Don't worry, all legal. It was the car of a geocacher and he turned it into a geocache. To log it you had to scratch the name into the finish (throuhg the finish). I hadn't thought that it was so hard to do, took me quite a while and it didn't look nice at all  :pok:

Did you get a pic?

Sounds like an interesting cache  :D
Yes, here it is. Doesn't look very good, but you can read it  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Screwtape on August 04, 2010, 01:33:15 PM
I used the reamer on my farmer to scratch my name into the finish of a car on saturday  :ahhh

Don't worry, all legal. It was the car of a geocacher and he turned it into a geocache. To log it you had to scratch the name into the finish (throuhg the finish). I hadn't thought that it was so hard to do, took me quite a while and it didn't look nice at all  :pok:

Did you get a pic?

Sounds like an interesting cache  :D
Yes, here it is. Doesn't look very good, but you can read it  :think:
Do you have the name of the cache I'd like to read the other comments
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on August 04, 2010, 01:38:47 PM
I used the reamer on my farmer to scratch my name into the finish of a car on saturday  :ahhh

Don't worry, all legal. It was the car of a geocacher and he turned it into a geocache. To log it you had to scratch the name into the finish (throuhg the finish). I hadn't thought that it was so hard to do, took me quite a while and it didn't look nice at all  :pok:

Did you get a pic?

Sounds like an interesting cache  :D
Yes, here it is. Doesn't look very good, but you can read it  :think:
Do you have the name of the cache I'd like to read the other comments
It's GC1EDEX. But all comments are written in german.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 04, 2010, 03:40:53 PM
SwissChamp

- knife to cut bulk of scrap cables on pallet

Been tempted to use file/saw to saw trough one cable... But had big electrician wire cutters... Next time maybe...  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on August 04, 2010, 03:42:45 PM
since camping last week we have lost our tin opener so today my wave was used to open a tin of tuna for lunch time sandwiches  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on August 04, 2010, 03:47:12 PM
Pioneer can opener to open a small can for spices. I had to refill it and I needed to remove the plastic caps with the holes inside.

After that I needed the can opener again to pull out a small drawer on which the handles were broken off. Unfortunately its plastic so I couldn't use the screwdriver to attach a new handle  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on August 04, 2010, 04:57:27 PM
Used my Wenger Ranger172( http://www.wengerna.com/ranger-172-16309 (http://www.wengerna.com/ranger-172-16309) ) to cut a delicious piece of gilled Ahi tuna-seasoned with garlic and dill(serve over sesame noodles), that I had for lunch at F&M deli( http://www.fandmcaterers.com/ ) :2tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 04, 2010, 07:12:37 PM
Used my Wenger Ranger172( http://www.wengerna.com/ranger-172-16309 (http://www.wengerna.com/ranger-172-16309) ) to cut a delicious piece of gilled Ahi tuna-seasoned with garlic and dill(serve over sesame noodles), that I had for lunch at F&M deli( http://www.fandmcaterers.com/ ) :2tu:
THAT is a wicked cool knife  :drool:
Lunch sounds pretty good too  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on August 07, 2010, 08:34:56 PM
Bike maintenance day today.

Firstly I used my Uber Kick to cut out a section of hose pipe that the rabbit had eaten so I could fix it back up hose down the bike.

I then used the same Kick to totally strip down the dérailleur, brakes, all sorts of tweaking and adjusting, and put it all back together again after cleaning and re-lubing. The bit driver is a truly wonderful thing and makes this Kick a really practical bike tool!

Changed the rear tyre too, but didn't use a multi for that :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 09, 2010, 04:08:04 PM
Was on on a bike trip today to enjoy the weather, and did some maintenance on one of my geocaches, replacing the makeshift thumbtack installation with a screw. The Skeletool CX had the honors of being the screwdriver for the torx screw

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_1653.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 09, 2010, 05:49:54 PM
SwissChamp (is there any other?!?  :D :D)

- Lost my ball point pen so i used one from SC to sign some receipt's on fuel station...

 :climber: :sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on August 20, 2010, 02:15:25 PM
Yesterday I took my new Vic Trailmaster to a nearby Geocache. Didn't expect to use it, took it with me just because it was new  ;) Well, the cache was hidden in a birdhouse (without a hole for birds to come in), and the wood was soaked from the rain from the past days. I couldn't open it with my hands. So I used the locking bottle opener / screwdriver to open it  :tu: Worked fine without causing any damage.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on August 21, 2010, 12:11:27 AM

 Used trusty skeletool to fix the diverter valve handle on the shower.

Nice.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 21, 2010, 11:08:27 AM
My DIY mini pry bar to break into chest at work... (Yesterday)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 21, 2010, 12:53:57 PM
Today...

Used SwissChamp and Buck X-tract to fix my window shades (believe that is correct term  ::) )

1. Unscrew plain screws with Buck
2. Cut old tape with Buck
3. Put new tape (hm, also hope it is correct term for synthetic plastic very flat rope  ::) ) using Buck pliers to pull it trough some very narrow holes
4. Take the rest of old broken tape and unscrew a bolt with SC
5. Put new tape and cut small holes with knife (easier than to use reamer)
6. Screw back bolt now with Buck
7. Put all in place and screw back plain screws now with SC
- Used lighter to "seal" ends of tape...

Some thought's:
I have planned to sell my Buck, but now i have second thoughts. Will keep it because of one hand opening!! Pliers were up to the job (it was lightweight), knifes small on SC and regular on Buck excellent, plain screwdrivers were both (SC and Buck) excellent and up to the job only drawback for SC is it polished finish so it has a tendency to slip out of screw. All together it was 30min job and both MT's were up to the job....

Some pics...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 21, 2010, 12:54:32 PM
...and some more...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 21, 2010, 12:55:06 PM
...and...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 21, 2010, 08:10:35 PM
I've never owned an X-tract but have had the opportunity to try a couple and was impressed.  Certainly a tool that doesn't get as much mention as it should.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 21, 2010, 08:45:11 PM
Indeed the Xtract Fin is high up on my list of tools that I want just to check them out... seems like a very nice tool
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jekostas on August 21, 2010, 09:13:02 PM
Pushed the Gerber Solstice in to gardening duties today... it's actually surpassing my Kf4 in terms of most used MT
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on August 21, 2010, 10:25:21 PM
Had a drinking water hose pipe at work with a split in it near the tap so used my trusty PST to undo the jubilee clip then cut the bad bit of hose off and reconnect it .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0389.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0390.jpg)

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on August 27, 2010, 09:26:26 PM
Used the scissors on my Juice S2 to open red sauce satchets for the little ones in McD's  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on August 28, 2010, 12:03:44 AM
This may be the lamest thing imaginable that someone could subject their SAK to, but nonetheless the SAK did right by me.

The bottles of water I get are made of thin, almost flimsy plastic.  When you squeeze hard enough to break the seal between the ring and bottle cap, you almost always dribble water on yourself.  I've sound if you cut the plastic bits holding the ring and cap together, you don't have to put forth as much effort.  So, today (and yesterday, actually), my little SwissMemory helped me stay dry when opening a bottle of water.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 6thtexas on August 28, 2010, 12:42:51 AM
I picked up a live scorpion by the tail with my Paratool and flushed him.  My wife didn't want scorpion innards on the bedroom floor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 28, 2010, 01:00:31 AM
Thank god you didn't have a Squirt P(S)4 with you at the time  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on August 28, 2010, 04:13:11 AM
I've had my Ti knocking about while I started surgery on my Lunada - so far the patient is doing OK  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on August 28, 2010, 10:49:30 AM
Nuphoria
I'm not sure what one is but I think I want a picture of your Lunada  :D

Its not a big conifer is it?  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 28, 2010, 10:56:39 AM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/Mobile%20Photo%2028.%20aug.%202010%2010%2055%2001.jpg)

Used the pen of the SwissCard Lite to write the address on an envelope
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on August 28, 2010, 11:21:11 AM
Nuphoria
I'm not sure what one is but I think I want a picture of your Lunada  :D

Its not a big conifer is it?  :think:

I bet she wishes they (http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Lunada-Gearslinger-12p484.htm) grew on trees :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on August 28, 2010, 11:27:49 AM


 :twak:  That's nothing like what I had in mind!








 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on August 28, 2010, 09:58:43 PM
I used the saw on my Juice XE6 to cut part of dead branch for poking duties while geocaching :D

Worked a treat too  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 28, 2010, 10:14:39 PM
It was rainging today  :ahhh

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_2409.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on August 28, 2010, 11:57:20 PM
Nuphoria
I'm not sure what one is but I think I want a picture of your Lunada  :D

Its not a big conifer is it?  :think:

I bet she wishes they (http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Lunada-Gearslinger-12p484.htm) grew on trees :)

Great bag the Lunada :tu:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on August 28, 2010, 11:58:14 PM
not being rude dave but have you ever come across a bad maxped bag?  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on August 29, 2010, 12:02:33 AM
That depends on what you mean by bad really!

They're all very well made and would suit someone, but for example I found the Thermite and the Fatboy to be not for me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on August 29, 2010, 12:03:31 AM
Thermite..? I got one of those..  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on August 29, 2010, 12:07:43 AM
There's nothing wrong with the Thermite IMO - it just wasn't big enough for my needs. I did carry it for 12 months before I decided that though!

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 29, 2010, 12:12:55 AM
I really need to get one of those maxpedition thingies everyones on about. never even seen one IRL xD
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on August 29, 2010, 12:20:31 AM
I really need to get one of those maxpedition thingies everyones on about. never even seen one IRL xD

If have gear and like to carry gear you need Maxpedition in your life  :tu:

Damn expensive but they don't call it 'Hard Use Gear' for nothing. They just make great bags  :salute: Worth saving up, although can be addictive  :ahhh I currently own two bags, two waistpacks and an organiser  :tu:

Dave is the forum's Maxped junkie guru  :tu: :D

Take a look
http://www.maxpedition.com/
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on August 29, 2010, 12:24:45 AM
I keep promising to do some Maxpedition reviews, but the fact is - nothing I can do is going to rival Ros' reviews - they're the best out there!

http://www.youtube.com/user/RoscoeBa

^^ Everything you ever wanted to know about Maxpedition but were afraid to ask...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 29, 2010, 12:29:11 AM
Never really been much a bag guy, I have a laptop bag that works wonderfully to carry my laptop the 100 meters (literally) from home to school. Whnever I'm out I either don't carry a bag, or if I'm geocaching I have everything I need in my camera bag, I like traveling light  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 29, 2010, 05:44:32 AM
I used my Gerber EAB razor knife to open packages.  It's often the best tool for the task but sometimes scissors work better  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on August 29, 2010, 02:49:16 PM
Yesterday used my Fuse to assemble a very large charcoal grill for a customer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on August 30, 2010, 09:29:24 AM
Yesterday I used my Vic Trekker to make breakfast, it helped to repair the car, helped in the garden (hand in hand with the farmer) and I used it to crack walnuts. After all the work I used the reamer to get the dirt off from behind my fingernails. I LOVE this Vic already, but I guess I need a sheath for it, it is too large for my pocket  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on August 31, 2010, 05:48:45 PM
Used my EDC gear (lm squirt P4 and vic swisscard lite) to give my beyerdynamic dt770 headphones a real cleaning. Removed hair from the membrane that caused noises when there was bass present

(http://db.tt/WQUAClA)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on September 01, 2010, 12:39:15 AM
ST300 flat screw driver to open a cash box which key i lost 10/10 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 01, 2010, 08:09:11 AM
Gerber shard philips end to quickly tight up screws on rear view mirror on fork lifter!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on September 02, 2010, 01:12:27 AM
I havnt had my current car that long , its a Ford 2litre mondeo . The rear window washer didnt work from the start and yesterday the front washers packed up too  :(

This was a job for Super... no hang on not supertool but PST  :D and bit adapter .

Its was really awkward to reach and the problem wasnt obvious until I'd removed countles screws and removed panels .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0541.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0542.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0548.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0549.jpg)


Heres the problem , its just the pipe came off , I was worried there was a split in the pipe or worse the tank had split . So a simple job but not easy to access . I had to remove the front offside air intake and put my right hand in through it with the pst pliers to grasp and hold the pipe while my left hand went in under the front wheel to push the fitting into the pipe .....

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0545.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0547.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0546.jpg)


My little LM Monarch 300 was just the right tool to help me see what was going on . Despite being a very bright sunny afternoon it was really hard to see inside where I was working .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0550.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0551.jpg)

Last pic of the tools I used ....

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0552.jpg)

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on September 02, 2010, 09:21:47 AM
Used the phillips on my Trailmaster to open a geocache. A friend solved the puzzle at home and the outdoor part of this cache fit on our tour, so we did it. I didn't know that any tools were required, and my friend missed that part in the description and was unprepared, too. No problem with the Trailmaster  :climber:

Dunc, thanks for the pictures! I just got the bit adapter for my PST II from my father. He lost his PST  :twak: but not the bit adapter, now I can have it  :D. I couldn't figure out how to put it on the PST II (but haven't tried hard yet, and didn't any research  ::)) I think with your pictures I can figure out how it works  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on September 02, 2010, 03:06:22 PM
Got a Signature Lite from Neil yesterday which saw some use today

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/Mobile%20Photo%202.%20sep.%202010%2015%2005%2017.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on September 02, 2010, 04:04:24 PM
Used my Swisschamp (with illumination help from my L0D) to fix a friend's closet door. The bottle opener did some prying, pliers and wire cutter both saw some action, and the Phillips tried it's best to do it's thing. The driver kept collapsing whenever I used enough force to actually turn the screw without slipping (in it's defense, said screw was REALLY tight) so wound up having to use a dedicated driver :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on September 02, 2010, 04:20:52 PM
I used my wave to stab into my leg last night. Yep use the wrong tool for the job and the wave gets mad and bites. :rant:
My toolbag was too far away at 8 feet for me to walk allllll the way over for my screwdriver. :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on September 02, 2010, 05:42:40 PM
I used my wave to stab into my leg last night. Yep use the wrong tool for the job and the wave gets mad and bites. :rant:
My toolbag was too far away at 8 feet for me to walk allllll the way over for my screwdriver. :P
Good work buddy.. :tu:


  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on September 02, 2010, 05:46:30 PM
I used my wave to stab into my leg last night. Yep use the wrong tool for the job and the wave gets mad and bites. :rant:
My toolbag was too far away at 8 feet for me to walk allllll the way over for my screwdriver. :P
Good work buddy.. :tu:


  :D :D

So it's no longer "Now you're ready," nor "Now you're rusty," but "Now you're bloody?"  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on September 03, 2010, 12:53:01 AM
I used my Charge TTi to swap a cracked 13 amp plug for a new one on a lamp for SWMBO.

I did NOT stab myself in the leg.

;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on September 03, 2010, 01:44:55 AM
I used my Charge TTi to swap a cracked 13 amp plug for a new one on a lamp for SWMBO.

I did NOT stab myself in the leg.

;)


give it some time...it'll turn bad one day and nip ya :D ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on September 03, 2010, 09:52:24 AM
:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Paul on September 03, 2010, 11:40:32 AM
Just used the tiny screwdriver on my Leatherman Charge to take off the battery cover on a free Nesquix stirer upperer thingy for the kids, but when I put the batteries in the thing - didn't work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on September 03, 2010, 01:58:41 PM
Didn't use it for anything yet, I just woke up GEEZ! Give me a while before you go asking me these questions. I do however plan on stopping by my Mom's place later today so there's a good chance it'll get used. She always finds me excuses to "play with my toys" as she puts it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on September 04, 2010, 08:50:24 AM
Got my PS4 yesterday and it has already had stuff to do:
Tighten my moms eyeglasses when I was home for a 3 hour visit (actually that was the P4, but the screwdriver used is now on the PS4...)
Used the pliers to help get a bunch of Dremel accessories out from the box they come in - the kind of box with plastic clamps to hold them in place that might be a bit stiff.
Pliers again, tighten Dremel chuck
Used the blade to remove the Lite scales off my Signature Lite (reason will be apparent soon)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on September 04, 2010, 07:14:48 PM
My sister's BF used my champ driver to replace the flint in his Zippo. I used the scissors and file for some fingernail work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 05, 2010, 08:49:11 AM
Just used my trusty SwissChamp to do this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIfpvJV7Zdo

Imagine what could I do with ST Spirit or Wave....  :climber: :multi: >:D

 :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 05, 2010, 10:02:39 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 05, 2010, 10:51:10 AM
I used my Pulse to repair a guest's glasses today.  I inserted the micro screw with the pliers, then tightened it with the tiny flat head. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 05, 2010, 10:52:37 AM
:rofl:

Tommorow I have one more to go....   :D :D  What a job!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on September 05, 2010, 03:22:53 PM
I used the phillips screwdriver on the PST to tighten up a screw that was working its way loose on the shooting bench.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on September 05, 2010, 03:27:34 PM
Used the small backspring flat head on my Champ as a spindle for the spool of thread I was winding around a needle to keep stored under the hook (as per a thread I saw here recently). Gotta love the symmetry in that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on September 06, 2010, 03:20:22 PM
Just as I was about to make a video about my microbit adapter for the Squirt PS4 I discovered one of the screws on the bottom had fallen out. It was a #000 Phillips, so I got to use the microbit setup to fix it. Somewhat ironic

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_3796.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on September 06, 2010, 03:50:44 PM
Saturday I used the saw on the trailmaster to cut off some sticks for whittling, and then the blade for the geocaching barbecue. They only had those plastic knifes, no chance to cut the meat with that.

Yesterday I used it for garden work. Cut some cord to fix the tomatoe plants. Cut off some branches. And used the Recruit for my first whittling attempts. But the wood is still too wet, I will have to let it dry for a few days...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on September 06, 2010, 07:08:11 PM
I've been using my ST300 to crack open stubborn pistacios.  Sometimes it works and othertimes it crushes them to bits.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cliosguy on September 06, 2010, 07:24:07 PM
I've been using my ST300 to crack open stubborn pistacios.  Sometimes it works and othertimes it crushes them to bits.


been there! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on September 06, 2010, 08:44:49 PM
:rofl:

Tommorow I have one more to go....   :D :D  What a job!!

Next time we need the tool in shot ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on September 06, 2010, 09:14:11 PM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/Mobile%20Photo%206.%20sep.%202010%2021%2012%2038.jpg)

chokolate biscuits  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 07, 2010, 04:50:49 AM
I used the small flatheads on my pulse and micra to disassemble my Gshock for cleaning.  It was handy having to tiny screwdrivers to do the job, because the pins that hold the straps on just spin if you use just one screwdriver.  I have been meaning to do that forever.  It's like having a new watch!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on September 07, 2010, 03:50:01 PM
Last night I used the driver on my CT34 to loosen up the stupidly tight pivots on my new Skeletool CX, and used the Pliers on my Spirit S to crimp down it's spare bit holder. Yay for using multitools to fix/modify other multitools you've only owned for 20 minutes  :D

Oh and my Swisschamp and Spirit both got a good workout all day yesterday rebuilding my buddies RC car  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on September 08, 2010, 05:25:34 AM
I used my new Leatherman ST300's screwdrivers to fasten the AC connectors on an extension cord I constructed.  A Victorinox Cadet knife cut away the wire's outer jacket effortlessly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Geebee on September 08, 2010, 10:32:06 AM
I used my new Buck X-tract knife to open several parts bags, cut a couple of cable ties, used its LED a lot for assorted equipment repairs and its Flat blade for scribing a marker on a long chain drive.
Used my Gerber EAB lite to open some boxes at work this morning.

The Buck is proving very handy in the couple of days I have had it, as I am often looking inside assorted equipment so the LED saves carrying or getting a separate torch all the time. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on September 08, 2010, 11:33:28 AM
I used my SwissTool's saw to cut of some pieces of pipe (my central heating system is broken). The metal was a bit too hard but the saw did a good job.

Actually, that was a couple of days ago ;) I'm going to fix it today, again with help of the SwissTool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SlackOne on September 08, 2010, 05:38:40 PM
Used my Wave to put in a new light/vent fan combo in our bathroom.  The 90 degree lock I put on the bit driver came in handy for getting the wiring rig bolted back in, and the pliers are just handy for tweaky little electrical work anyways.  The wire stripper still blows goats, though.  Made me wish I had an ES4 or a Bear Electrician or something ;)

I can't help but call one of these things a "fart fan" though.  I once saw a switch in a breaker box labeled that way, and it has stuck in my head ever since :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on September 08, 2010, 06:18:31 PM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/Mobile%20Photo%206.%20sep.%202010%2021%2012%2038.jpg)

chokolate biscuits  :ahhh
Yummy...  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on September 08, 2010, 06:34:30 PM
Used my Wave to put in a new light/vent fan combo in our bathroom.  The 90 degree lock I put on the bit driver came in handy for getting the wiring rig bolted back in, and the pliers are just handy for tweaky little electrical work anyways.  The wire stripper still blows goats, though.  Made me wish I had an ES4 or a Bear Electrician or something ;)

I can't help but call one of these things a "fart fan"  though.  I once saw a switch in a breaker box labeled that way, and it has stuck in my head ever since :)


 :rofl:
And its a lot shorter to to write in those little boxes on your fuseboard  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on September 09, 2010, 12:36:12 AM
I was at the Lobster House in Cape May, NJ for lunch. http://thelobsterhouse.com/

And I used my LM BO Surge to open up a very tasty steamed lobster!!! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on September 18, 2010, 03:02:15 PM
Nice to have a small multitool when you come across those nasty little nano caches

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4124.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on September 18, 2010, 04:48:39 PM
I used my Style CS scissors for cutting some packaging - it cut like butter  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkey on September 18, 2010, 07:05:02 PM
Used the driver on my vic tinker to fix the handset on my mom's phone...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on September 21, 2010, 10:47:10 PM
LM Wave maintenance aka complete disassembly and reassembly with cleaning and oiling

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4381.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on September 23, 2010, 08:44:28 PM
I used my shard to open a fresh walnut that I have found today... didn't taste very good, but I knew that. They need some storage before they taste good. But the walnut almost fell on my head when I walked beneath the tree, and it was in perfect condition, so I couldn't resist to try if I could open it with the shard. I know that it works with the can opener of my vic, and it works better than the shard, but it worked, and I enjoyed the nut, even if it tasted a little bit bitter.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 23, 2010, 08:47:51 PM
Bottle opener on my Vic SC, a beer after lunch... :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: John on September 23, 2010, 10:45:46 PM
Used my climber to dissect and free my thumb that had the skin pinched and trapped  ::) putting a cam in some furniture assembly   :D


















well I didn't really dissect my thumb I used the hook to pull the cam out and freed my thumb  ::) :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on September 23, 2010, 10:52:36 PM
(http://mightymitedoggear.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/this%20thread%20is%20worthless%20without%20pics.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: specgrade on September 23, 2010, 10:57:21 PM
 Used my Core to pull a piece of paper out of a copier. Stupid little corner squished into a long thin slot making the copier jam constantly. People just rip the paper out and don't even pay attention as to whether they get the whole page out or not  :rant:


 I can't use a camera at work. Shhhhhhh......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 24, 2010, 09:49:33 AM
I used my Blast to remove the chain and keyring from a Wenger SAK and installed it on my alox Cadet.  I ended up using the cadet more than the blast all day. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ITtechguy on September 25, 2010, 03:56:01 PM
used my SAK classic scissors today to open up my ES4 :P and my cadet to do some food prep :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 25, 2010, 07:43:58 PM
Used my P4 to put a new plug on a CD player.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 25, 2010, 08:41:34 PM
My SC on some lamb.... And SC on beer....  :drool: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 25, 2010, 10:16:02 PM
P4 to open some Czech Budweiser.  Frankly as a bottle opener it is pretty carp, but just about gets the job done. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on September 26, 2010, 09:06:51 AM
I used my Skeletool Cx to remove some nails sticking out of some wood.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: arvin on September 28, 2010, 10:07:30 AM
Used my leatherman squirt es4 to cut some electrical wire for lighting work. the squirt is great for handy work around the house  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 28, 2010, 10:10:45 AM
I used my pulse to disassemble my 22 rifle for a nice long cleaning session.  Worked like a charm.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: specgrade on September 28, 2010, 04:06:49 PM
 I used my Core to tighten an air hose nozzle coming off an air line trigger valve at a gas station this morning. The attendant came out to assist another customer and yelled "Hey, what are you doing?!"  I said I was fixing the air hose. He walked over and we talked multi-tools for a for minute. I put some air in my front tires and left. I was kinda late for work  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: specgrade on September 28, 2010, 04:09:09 PM
I used my pulse to disassemble my 22 rifle for a nice long cleaning session.  Worked like a charm.

 I got a Marlin Model 60 semi-auto, what do you have?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 28, 2010, 05:10:30 PM
I used my pulse to disassemble my 22 rifle for a nice long cleaning session.  Worked like a charm.

 I got a Marlin Model 60 semi-auto, what do you have?

Same one.  It's my favorite gun.  Easy to shoot, easy to clean.  But more importantly, it's fun to shoot!  We go hog hunting here in texas and a .22 longrifle hollowpoint does the trick if it's well placed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on September 28, 2010, 05:21:22 PM
I used my Skeletool CX to open some packaging.  I really like the 154cm blade, it holds a great edge!   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on September 29, 2010, 02:54:25 PM
I put together two shoe racks for my wife the other day using a Leatherman Crunch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on October 01, 2010, 11:09:34 AM
Used the Shard to remove the glue that didn't work from my mug, and the hook on my Vic Compact to fish the cord of the teabag out of my tea after I accidentaly dropped it into it...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 01, 2010, 07:33:30 PM
My new ST Spirit X.... Changing a battery in car....   :2tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 02, 2010, 09:11:34 AM
I used the diamond file on my Pulse to remove some small ridges off the wirecutters of my Blast and Wave.  They came with a little too much contact in the box so I had to even them out.  Smooth as butter now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 02, 2010, 09:50:10 AM
Once again, we were cruising down the interstate when some more of that damn plastic under moulding of the car started flapping like crazy and making a horrible noise...  We pulled over at a rest stop, where I used my Skeletool CX to cut the 1-foot piece of plastic off so it wouldn't get tangled up in the wheel.  It cut like butter and the edge is still razor sharp.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Vadim on October 02, 2010, 11:38:39 AM
I used today my Leatherman Squirt P4 to open some packaging for my wife.She was happy  :ahhh  :ahhh  :ahhh  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 02, 2010, 12:04:57 PM
Once again, we were cruising down the interstate when some more of that damn plastic under moulding of the car started flapping like crazy and making a horrible noise...  We pulled over at a rest stop, where I used my Skeletool CX to cut the 1-foot piece of plastic off so it wouldn't get tangled up in the wheel.  It cut like butter and the edge is still razor sharp.   :D

I had a car like that once  :rofl:



I really did  :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on October 02, 2010, 07:25:02 PM
Nice one edcgear! Everyone else... get a camera  :pok:

Used my PS4 and c33l + the PS4's microbits to open up my ITP A3 EOS. It's been unstable from the start, flickring and cutting out, before finally going dark for good. Thought I'd open it and see if it was just a quick fix, and it was a wire that needed to be soldered back in place

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4647.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 02, 2010, 08:01:29 PM
Nice one edcgear! Everyone else... get a camera  :pok:

Used my PS4 and c33l + the PS4's microbits to open up my ITP A3 EOS. It's been unstable from the start, flickring and cutting out, before finally going dark for good. Thought I'd open it and see if it was just a quick fix, and it was a wire that needed to be soldered back in place

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4647.jpg)



Yup... Pics are mandatory!!  :pok: :pok: ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: texasflyfisher on October 04, 2010, 02:58:01 PM
I worked on fixing some porch columns yesterday. I used the blade on my Skeletool CX to remove old latex caulk/sealant and the flat bit to open a can of paint. I used the saw in my Spirit X to cut some small sections of wood that I was replacing.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 04, 2010, 09:52:00 PM
I used my skeletool CX to open up the mail which included my brand new Charge ALX and MTO watch from Zed.  :D   I used the small screwdriver on my ALX to adjust the metal watch band to the correct size.  I also used my Style CS scissors to cut the tags off a new pair of Crocs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 05, 2010, 04:51:22 AM
I used my Wave to tighten a door handle and to trim my beard.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 05, 2010, 10:55:14 AM
I used my Wave to tighten a door handle and to trim my beard.
You managed to get the blade sharp enough for that eh?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andreas on October 05, 2010, 03:49:00 PM
I guess page 107 deserves some pics as well... This thread is the perfect example of why the (not so) old term "pics or it didn't happen" was invented  :P



Anyways, Gamestop had a used Game Boy Advance for sale a couple of weeks back, so I picked it up. There was no charger and a scratched casing, so I bought a charger, replacement casing plus a special tri-wing screwdriver from DealExtreme. The package arrived today and the PS4 helped switch over internals.

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4680.jpg)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4681.jpg)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4683.jpg)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/510000/multitool-org/IMG_4685.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on October 05, 2010, 04:46:55 PM
I loved my old GBA SP.
Anywho, I just used the mini-driver from my Swisschamp to push the scissor spring out of my CT-34, and used the Skeletool CX pliers to press the spring into the Swisschamp's pliers replacing my broken spring. Gotta love using a broken multitool to remove parts from a good multitool to fix itself, with assistance from a third multitool lol.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: texasflyfisher on October 06, 2010, 05:08:39 PM
Used the screwdriver on my Victorinox Spirit X to replace all the broken latches and hinges on a couple of 100qt coolers that my son's middle school band uses on trips.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 06, 2010, 09:19:10 PM
Used my Style CS to cut bandaging for my wife's thumb wrap - she messed it up royally at work when she fell  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on October 06, 2010, 09:32:36 PM
Used the Skelly to open up a couple packages of Eneloops. Man that blade is sharp.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 06, 2010, 11:57:38 PM
Used my Style CS to cut bandaging for my wife's thumb wrap - she messed it up royally at work when she fell  :-\

I hope she heals up OK. :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 07, 2010, 01:16:09 AM
Used my Style CS to cut bandaging for my wife's thumb wrap - she messed it up royally at work when she fell  :-\

I hope she heals up OK. :-\
Thanks Gareth, she seems to be healing up ok and she painted her other fingernails purple to match the bad thumb  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 07, 2010, 05:23:03 AM
I used the blade on my wave to scrape some hard water residue that has been stuck on my faucet for a while now.  It finally drove me nuts and I attacked it.  Much to my surprise, the wave's blade dulled very little and just needed a light touch up afterwards.  I also used the blade on my pulse to cut some really stubborn plastic stripping today, pleasantly surprised there as well.  I pushed it to the max and you can't even tell.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on October 07, 2010, 05:26:17 AM
I used my Vic Cybertool 29 to change the pocket clip on my Emerson custom CQC-14.   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 65bellett on October 07, 2010, 10:01:32 AM
Today I used my LM Surge (my least favorite mt) to open a box of water pumps. I then used the pliers and screwdrivers to make sure they were ready to use.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 08, 2010, 04:11:03 AM
Well first off, it was the Pulse/Wave combo all day.  I have been trying this for a few days and it is working beautifully.  I first used both the pulse and wave with bit kit to build a store bought cabinet that stands above a standard toilet.  It took a while but I put tremendous torque on the wave's bit driver because a screw stripped out.  It held up great, but to be cautious I used a ratcheting screwdriver to finish that one off.  I then used the wave to hammer in a plastic drywall anchor, and used the serrated blade to cut off the other stubborn anchor as it just wouldn't go. 

I then decided that the switch that came on my desk lamp needed to go, as it was intermittent.  I used my wave to disassemble the existing switch, and from there I cut the cord in two places because the first time I spliced the wrong one into the switch, then I proceeded to ruin a butt splice, cut my finger, end up splicing in two spots, and cover the cord in electrical tape all to put a $3 switch on a $10 lamp.  Man it was fun though!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on October 08, 2010, 04:17:54 AM
The Skelly and Spirit S double teamed the bolts on my Powerlock whilst fiddling with implement combinations. Really wish I could fit scissors in there some place, but oh well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 08, 2010, 04:39:53 PM
The Skelly and Spirit S double teamed the bolts on my Powerlock whilst fiddling with implement combinations. Really wish I could fit scissors in there some place, but oh well.
That's why you need a Style CS  :pok:  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 08, 2010, 11:17:54 PM
Used my Style CS to cut bandaging for my wife's thumb wrap - she messed it up royally at work when she fell  :-\

I hope she heals up OK. :-\
Thanks Gareth, she seems to be healing up ok and she painted her other fingernails purple to match the bad thumb  :tu:

LOL, that's really rather cunning.  :salute: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Threeme2189 on October 09, 2010, 12:57:12 AM
I used my Pulse as a "pocket filler" today.
I just didn't find anything to do with it  :ahhh
Unbelievable!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 09, 2010, 04:04:34 AM
I used my Skeletool CX to remove the panel off a circuit breaker box  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on October 09, 2010, 04:07:27 AM
Use the knifeblade on my LM Red Skeletool to sharpen my pencil :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 09, 2010, 07:15:47 AM
Use the knifeblade on my LM Red Skeletool to sharpen my pencil :multi:
It really earns its keep, B_T...    :o :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 09, 2010, 08:01:30 AM
I used both my Pulse and my wave to repair a broken sign at work today.  Having two sets of pliers handy really helps!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: josekym on October 09, 2010, 01:38:05 PM
I used both my Pulse and my wave to repair a broken sign at work today.  Having two sets of pliers handy really helps!

I agree.  That's why I myself carry two Plier MTs at work!  :D

Yesterday I used my LM Wave to take apart a DVD-RW drive which unfortunately had a CD explode in it.

(Sorry for the poor-quality, cam-phone pics)  :(

(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2090/10082010001.th.jpg) (http://img258.imageshack.us/i/10082010001.jpg/)

(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9461/10082010002.th.jpg) (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/10082010002.jpg/)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: papa_bob on October 10, 2010, 04:22:42 PM
Tool: SOG PowerAssist
Task:  opening sardine can
Performance: out of this world
Rating: 11 out of 10.

Tool:  Gerber Clutch
Task: jump start my father's car (don't ask how)
Performance: out of this world
Rating: 11 out of 10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on October 11, 2010, 07:06:42 AM
Couldn't get a bottle open, and the Crunch came through like nobody's business.  Love that Crunch!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rioredgt on October 11, 2010, 07:33:54 AM
Well, last week, my wife was side swiped, and spun out, by some idiot in a truck. Of course the idiot took off! Anyways, the rear bumper cover was knocked off of her Dodge Magnum. An employee that was riding with her managed to snap the bumper cover back in place. The other day, another employee noticed that she didn't have any backup lights. He crawled under the car to find a shredded wire harness. After I inspected the harness, I realized that she had been driving with no brake lights at all! So, I had to rewire all six strands of said harness with my trusty Leatherman ES4. Everything works now.   :tu:

Robert
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 11, 2010, 04:40:11 PM
Skeletool CX to open packaging and Style CS flat phillips to take battery cover off new ottlite and install batteries.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on October 11, 2010, 05:26:37 PM
Used my CT-34 to once again try and fix the horrendous blade play I keep getting in my Skeletool (I could shake the tool with the blade open and feel & hear it rattling). Think I finally got it licked this time  :tu:. Would be easier if the Torx wouldn't slip every time I start getting the screw tight, but it's the closest size I own.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on October 11, 2010, 08:54:41 PM
Yesterday my Charge Ti came in very handy whilst bodging together some old alu greenhouse staging :)

Today I only used a Paratool to cut up some packing material.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 11, 2010, 10:02:49 PM
Old Farmer and a Squirt saw conker duty. An old Soldier fitted the head on to a yard brush. Scientist took apart a CO detector. Custom CT helped repair a couple of phones.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: frugalscotty on October 11, 2010, 10:20:49 PM
On my knees in the bathtub replacing the drain trip lever assembly. Brought a phillips driver to remove the old but wouldn't you know it upon removing the new one from package I found it had slotted screws. My Vic Ranger rode to the rescue and saved me a trip to the garage.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on October 12, 2010, 03:17:21 AM
Old Farmer and a Squirt saw conker duty. An old Soldier fitted the head on to a yard brush. Scientist took apart a CO detector. Custom CT helped repair a couple of phones. 

Sorry, most I can figure out- Conker duty?  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 12, 2010, 06:38:51 AM
Old Farmer and a Squirt saw conker duty. An old Soldier fitted the head on to a yard brush. Scientist took apart a CO detector. Custom CT helped repair a couple of phones. 

Sorry, most I can figure out- Conker duty?  :think:

I don't think the answer will be remotely close to what we think it is.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 12, 2010, 10:14:56 AM
Old Farmer and a Squirt saw conker duty. An old Soldier fitted the head on to a yard brush. Scientist took apart a CO detector. Custom CT helped repair a couple of phones. 

Sorry, most I can figure out- Conker duty?  :think:

I don't think the answer will be remotely close to what we think it is.

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thermox on October 14, 2010, 07:44:00 PM
Today I needed a plotter pen for a desktop CNC mill so I could trace out some lines on a piece of hardboard. Thought I was stuck, with nothing suitable to hand until that Doh! moment when my Vic Signature Lite came to the rescue...pulled the pen out of it, and found it short enough to get in the space, and a good fit in the chuck thingy. Just as important, the pen didn't collapse under the abuse and was still a good fit when I took it out of the mill and put it back in the Vic where it belonged :dwts:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 14, 2010, 08:31:18 PM
Today I needed a plotter pen for a desktop CNC mill  so I could trace out some lines on a piece of hardboard. Thought I was stuck, with nothing suitable to hand until that Doh! moment when my Vic Signature Lite came to the rescue...pulled the pen out of it, and found it short enough to get in the space, and a good fit in the chuck thingy. Just as important, the pen didn't collapse under the abuse and was still a good fit when I took it out of the mill and put it back in the Vic where it belonged :dwts:


 :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 15, 2010, 08:10:48 PM
Today I needed a plotter pen for a desktop CNC mill so I could trace out some lines on a piece of hardboard. Thought I was stuck, with nothing suitable to hand until that Doh! moment when my Vic Signature Lite came to the rescue...pulled the pen out of it, and found it short enough to get in the space, and a good fit in the chuck thingy. Just as important, the pen didn't collapse under the abuse and was still a good fit when I took it out of the mill and put it back in the Vic where it belonged :dwts:


 :2tu: :2tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 15, 2010, 08:13:10 PM
Used my ST Spirit to cut and strip some wire... Then used pliers to pull out actual metal wire (dont know right term) and replace broken fuse on FUCHS machine....

For all you  :pok: -ers I didn't have a cam with me.... So, no pics this time...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Agent X68 on October 15, 2010, 11:02:11 PM
Got my spirit today, love it, and used it to cut some bread and spread some butter on a sandwich.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 15, 2010, 11:28:25 PM
Old Farmer and a Squirt saw conker duty. An old Soldier fitted the head on to a yard brush. Scientist took apart a CO detector. Custom CT helped repair a couple of phones. 

Sorry, most I can figure out- Conker duty?  :think:

See here  (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83.msg430193.html#msg430193):)

Today I needed a plotter pen for a desktop CNC mill  so I could trace out some lines on a piece of hardboard. Thought I was stuck, with nothing suitable to hand until that Doh! moment when my Vic Signature Lite came to the rescue...pulled the pen out of it, and found it short enough to get in the space, and a good fit in the chuck thingy. Just as important, the pen didn't collapse under the abuse and was still a good fit when I took it out of the mill and put it back in the Vic where it belonged :dwts:


 :drool: :drool: :drool:

Indeed :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on October 16, 2010, 10:49:21 PM
I used 5 straight pins from 5 different SAKs to pin off (?) our new curtains :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 16, 2010, 10:53:47 PM
I used 5 straight pins from 5 different SAKs to pin off (?) our new curtains :D
And you survived to tell your story..  :ahhh :salute:


 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 17, 2010, 10:19:24 AM
I used my pulse to weigh down my belt tonight as I ran for cars(I run the Valet department for a large hotel and we had a wedding with 300 cars!).  Hopefully soon I can transfer back to Security, because I really hate Transportation/Valet/Bell.  Sure I'm the boss, but it still sucks. 

I also used my new Juice SC2(in blue) to cut a few things.  I am really liking this little guy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 17, 2010, 11:36:56 AM
Used my Juice to open the box from Heinnies with my new Fenix LD10 R4...  :ahhh :ahhh

Excellent flashligt I might add..  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 17, 2010, 03:01:32 PM
Charge ALX:

1.  Open and fill chain lube on my Stihl 026.  Chain adjustment too.
2.  Removed old twine tied to fencing.
3.  Removed 5mm seat bolt on Ducati 996 to add coolant
4.  Tightened 4mm bolts on Ducati Multistrada bodywork

(4mm and 5mm are on the same bit, which is always in one bit driver.  Combo Phillips/Standard driver in the other)

5. Almost forgot!  Removed burrs on the chainsaw chain.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 17, 2010, 10:52:01 PM
Charge ALX = one smurfing great tool  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 18, 2010, 01:13:23 AM
Some more fencing work today:

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/Fencing/IMG_20101017_120439.jpg)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/Fencing/ALX.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 18, 2010, 01:54:47 AM
Thanks  :drool: :drool: :drool: those are some GREAT shots!   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 18, 2010, 07:36:51 AM
Your gloves looks like new!!  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on October 18, 2010, 10:47:07 AM
Used my Spirit pliers to undo a Maillon in Rope rescue training yesterday .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on October 18, 2010, 10:58:48 AM
I used the saw on my Juice KF4 to carve the first pumpkin of the year  :ahhh :D

Did a pretty good job too  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Threeme2189 on October 18, 2010, 11:03:21 AM
I used the phillips screw driver on my pulse to tighten 2 screws that rattle themselves loose every once in a while.
they hold the lower half of the closing mechanism of my cars trunk door.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 18, 2010, 04:41:04 PM
I used the saw on my Juice KF4 to carve the first pumpkin of the year  :ahhh :D

Did a pretty good job too  :tu:

Nice!   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 18, 2010, 04:59:44 PM
I used the saw on my Juice KF4 to carve the first pumpkin of the year  :ahhh :D

Did a pretty good job too  :tu:

The top pumpkin carving tool is the Vic fish-scaler, I didn't really believe it until I tried it, but it just glides through the pumpkin.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 18, 2010, 05:05:57 PM
I used the saw on my Juice KF4 to carve the first pumpkin of the year  :ahhh :D

Did a pretty good job too  :tu:

The top pumpkin carving tool is the Vic fish-scaler, I didn't really believe it until I tried it, but it just glides through the pumpkin.

Pr'olly better than a bit driver....

Hmm...  :think:

May have to go back to the "Swiss Champ or CT41" thread...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on October 18, 2010, 10:31:28 PM
I used the saw on my Juice KF4 to carve the first pumpkin of the year  :ahhh :D

Did a pretty good job too  :tu:

The top pumpkin carving tool is the Vic fish-scaler, I didn't really believe it until I tried it, but it just glides through the pumpkin.

Great tip Gareth, thanks  :cheers:

Sadly my minimal SAK range does not extend to the fish-scaler  :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 18, 2010, 11:30:04 PM
I used the saw on my Juice KF4 to carve the first pumpkin of the year  :ahhh :D

Did a pretty good job too  :tu:

The top pumpkin carving tool is the Vic fish-scaler, I didn't really believe it until I tried it, but it just glides through the pumpkin.

Great tip Gareth, thanks  :cheers:

Sadly my minimal SAK range does not extend to the fish-scaler  :cry:

 :o  Best drop Neil a message, quick. :pok:

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on October 19, 2010, 12:13:42 AM
I think someone needs a new SAK.  :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 19, 2010, 12:37:31 AM
I used the saw on my Juice KF4 to carve the first pumpkin of the year  :ahhh :D

Did a pretty good job too  :tu:

The top pumpkin carving tool is the Vic fish-scaler, I didn't really believe it until I tried it, but it just glides through the pumpkin.

Great tip Gareth, thanks  :cheers:

Sadly my minimal SAK range does not extend to the fish-scaler  :cry:

Dirt cheap :tu: :D

http://www.edcsource.com/Victorinox-Fisherman--new,name,105154,auction_id,auction_details

(http://www.edcsource.com/thumbnail.php?pic=http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/neilstools/Victorinox/fisherman.jpg&w=500&sq=Y&b=Y)

Here's a picture of my youngest (four at the time) getting creative from last year...

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/pumpkincarving.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on October 19, 2010, 07:22:31 PM
Been using the Skeletool quite a bit since yesterday. Mostly the knife, but the pliers and wire cuter have been used too. It's been an instrumental part of my Nerf gun modding project.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on October 20, 2010, 04:23:59 PM
I used my Crunch to adjust a rheostat for a heat circulator fan.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: VicX on October 20, 2010, 04:36:37 PM
I've used both my Victorinox Explorer and my Spirit to perform an autopsy on my recently deceased laptotp.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Roadie on October 20, 2010, 05:44:41 PM
Used my Powerlock today making up some cables :)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/justanotherdayattheoffice.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Greenmanbacchus on October 20, 2010, 11:39:33 PM
I bought a new (for me) car a coupla weeks ago with missing heater knobs.
(My mechanic ordered and received the knobs and now can't find them.  :rant: )
So, every morning, LM PST for heat and every afternoon, to switch to A/C
As for today, this morning I had an impromptu removal of an old electric box at work.
Once again, PST to the rescue.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SlackOne on October 21, 2010, 05:57:00 PM
My Bear/Crescent Maintenance Pro did it's job of snipping down a bunch of saplings, stray tree limbs, and bamboo out next to the koi pond.  I love the Bear saw...it is *aggressive*, and it complements the big snippers on the Gardener-type tools well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on October 22, 2010, 01:01:55 PM
I used my CyberTool 34 for what it was designed for: assembling a new computer :)

Worked very well of course. With a little help from my SwissTool :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cncguy on October 22, 2010, 09:45:45 PM
Wow, that sounds like fun!  :drool: I haven't put together a new system for awhile now. With a cybertool - sounds like even more fun!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: waveman7 on October 22, 2010, 10:04:28 PM
Getting anxious waiting for the mail man to deliver my charge tti, I decided to mow the lawn.  There was a tight spot under our back flow preventer(I think thats what its called) and against a wall.  Since I don't have the mythical and hard to come by Hybrid, I used the straight blade on my Charge Ti to cut the grass down to size.  Could have used a different tool but what the hell.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scrappy on October 23, 2010, 01:38:41 AM
I used a swiss champ to remove my battery.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: e17 on October 23, 2010, 04:54:16 AM
Used my SOG to remove my beer's cap :cheers:

A noble use of it  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 23, 2010, 05:15:43 AM
I used my Style CS to open packaging and Charge ALX to cuz tags off of some halloween lights we put up today  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 23, 2010, 08:50:49 AM
Used my Buck Xtract scissors to open packaging of two SD memo cards
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on October 23, 2010, 05:23:25 PM
Wow, that sounds like fun!  :drool: I haven't put together a new system for awhile now. With a cybertool - sounds like even more fun!

It was fun :) It's pretty nice that the CyberTool's bit holder is exactly the same size as the motherboard spacers. Works very well :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 25, 2010, 10:45:12 PM
Yesterday I used my Skeletool to cut fake spiderweb for outdoor Halloween decorations. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Paul on October 25, 2010, 11:26:36 PM
Used an old version Wave to take a washing machine out and take it to bits - needed a spanner to get the heavy blocks off, so its not all down to the Leatherman.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 25, 2010, 11:35:12 PM
Fenix PD10 and Vic Blue Farmer to do the semiannual maintenance on the "On-Demand oil fired water heater".  Piece O' Cake. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lovenhim on October 26, 2010, 05:11:36 AM
I used my Leatherman Wave to:

install a Bazooka bass tube in a car
take apart a baby crib
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scrappy on October 26, 2010, 05:34:01 AM
I used the crunch to take apart the dish washer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Paul on October 27, 2010, 04:39:44 PM
Nothing too involved...


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/Alcedoatthis/nails003.jpg)

Cut my left hand nails so I could play some guitar.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: glorn on October 27, 2010, 05:22:31 PM
I used my Surge to kill and eat some smurfs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 27, 2010, 11:04:57 PM
I used my Surge to kill and eat some smurfs.

Is your tongue blue?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: glorn on October 28, 2010, 04:22:34 AM
I used my Surge to kill and eat some smurfs.

Is your tongue blue?


Nah. You know what they say.. it's all pink on the inside.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: VicX on October 28, 2010, 01:09:16 PM
I've just used my Spirit to tighten two bolts on my scooter.
Not much, I know, but the Spirit is smurfin' awesome anyway!

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4035/smurfotool.jpg)

Yes, I've got Photoshop and nothing to do before lunch. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: e17 on October 28, 2010, 02:50:26 PM
I used my SOG - the blade - to open the plastic packaging of a cabin air filter without damaging the filter. My friend told me that I was well equipped.

Yes sir !   :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GotUCovered on October 29, 2010, 01:49:31 AM
I used my needles on my Charge to align a screw insert behind a hole in the very large door to one of the sign lights for the Nascar's office building.  If that wouldn't have worked I would have had to move the extension ladder and undo 11 other bolts.  LM saves the day! 

I also used the diamond file to file down a burr on one of my fingernails. 

And with the serrated blade I cut open a fresh bad of high quality dog food for my insanely big English Mastiff   :tu: .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 29, 2010, 02:48:00 AM
I used my pulse to assemble a new toy organizer shelf system for my son.  I love that MT, it makes my life so easy! (kinda like my son too)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 30, 2010, 12:59:49 PM
I used the blade on my Skeletool to pry up small amounts of wood and to probe for termites in our shed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on October 31, 2010, 05:28:03 AM
Well, my charge got a thorough work out today.

I was covering an off road motorbike race as part of my voluntary St John's Ambulance work.

Got one badly broken femur that needed extraction and an ambulance.  Had to cut the guys riding gear off and get his boots off.  No troubles at all.  Then the extraction scoop (like a stretcher) broke so out came the Charge again to fix it up.  A few screws and a bit of hammering later and it was (almost) like new.  :D

A bit late another rider came off down a hill, injured his neck and KOed himself.  He needed an ambulance as well.  Not so much Multi related use with him but more musclepower needed to extract him up the hill!

Was a great day.  Feel vindicated carry a multi, got covered in mud, saw some really interesting injuries.  Also got my first chance to ride a quadbike off road which is great fun.  The Charge performed brilliantly :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 31, 2010, 11:58:40 AM
Certainly sounds like an "interesting" day Rich.  :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 31, 2010, 12:33:38 PM
You've got to love motorbikes haven't you :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on October 31, 2010, 12:45:01 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 31, 2010, 01:05:09 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D

Just did a little pumpkin carving with my Champion. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on October 31, 2010, 01:32:24 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D

Just did a little pumpkin carving with my Champion. :)

I found the Juice saw and SAK saw to be ideal  :tu:

Neil recommends the fish scaler if you've got one on your SAK  :salute:

I also used the awl on my SOG Powerlock to prick the skin through drawing; a real team effort :D

Almost forgot; I used my kukri to 'terminate' a used pumpkin :viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 31, 2010, 01:35:58 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D

Just did a little pumpkin carving with my Champion. :)

I found the Juice saw and SAK saw to be ideal  :tu:

Neil recommends the fish scaler if you've got one on your SAK  :salute:

I also used the awl on my SOG Powerlock to prick the skin through drawing; a real team effort :D

Almost forgot; I used my kukri to 'terminate' a used pumpkin :viking:

Seconded, the fish scaler works unexpectedly well. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 31, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D

Just did a little pumpkin carving with my Champion. :)


Almost forgot; I used my kukri to 'terminate' a used pumpkin :viking:
Satisfying isn't it :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on October 31, 2010, 03:16:29 PM
I've been using my Cadet lately to help with cooking; opening cans or slicing fruit. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on October 31, 2010, 03:22:57 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D

Just did a little pumpkin carving with my Champion. :)


Almost forgot; I used my kukri to 'terminate' a used pumpkin :viking:
Satisfying isn't it :D
Very  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 31, 2010, 03:44:12 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D

Just did a little pumpkin carving with my Champion. :)

I found the Juice saw and SAK saw to be ideal  :tu:

Neil recommends the fish scaler if you've got one on your SAK  :salute:

I also used the awl on my SOG Powerlock to prick the skin through drawing; a real team effort :D

Almost forgot; I used my kukri to 'terminate' a used pumpkin :viking:

Linus moment comin up ..... "Ahh! You didn't tell me you were gonna kill it!" :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on October 31, 2010, 08:06:12 PM
Well, my charge got a thorough work out today.

I was covering an off road motorbike race as part of my voluntary St John's Ambulance work.

Got one badly broken femur that needed extraction and an ambulance.  Had to cut the guys riding gear off and get his boots off.  No troubles at all.  Then the extraction scoop (like a stretcher) broke so out came the Charge again to fix it up.  A few screws and a bit of hammering later and it was (almost) like new.  :D

A bit late another rider came off down a hill, injured his neck and KOed himself.  He needed an ambulance as well.  Not so much Multi related use with him but more musclepower needed to extract him up the hill!

Was a great day.  Feel vindicated carry a multi, got covered in mud, saw some really interesting injuries.  Also got my first chance to ride a quadbike off road which is great fun.  The Charge performed brilliantly :D

That was a good day . Sounds like the Charge came into its own .Well done  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: fb on October 31, 2010, 08:11:35 PM
my charge is going to get some use carving a pumpkin later :D
Did some carving as well with my Skeletool and Style CS (I did the witch, the others are by my wife, son and daughter)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 31, 2010, 10:24:45 PM
Well, my charge got a thorough work out today.

I was covering an off road motorbike race as part of my voluntary St John's Ambulance work.

Got one badly broken femur that needed extraction and an ambulance.  Had to cut the guys riding gear off and get his boots off.  No troubles at all.  Then the extraction scoop (like a stretcher) broke so out came the Charge again to fix it up.  A few screws and a bit of hammering later and it was (almost) like new.  :D

A bit late another rider came off down a hill, injured his neck and KOed himself.  He needed an ambulance as well.  Not so much Multi related use with him but more musclepower needed to extract him up the hill!

Was a great day.  Feel vindicated carry a multi, got covered in mud, saw some really interesting injuries.  Also got my first chance to ride a quadbike off road which is great fun.  The Charge performed brilliantly :D

That's quite a day!  Only thing you needed add was an in the field appendectomy.  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 01, 2010, 04:19:13 AM
That's quite a day!  Only thing you needed add was an in the field appendectomy.  ;)

Lol!  Maybe next time :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 01, 2010, 05:37:04 AM
I used both my Crunch and Pulse a lot today.  First off, a set of rental bikes was ordered for a platinum VIP guest but they arrived with loose bolts and misappropriated pieces.  I used my crunch to loosen some nuts and move a child seat from one bike to the other and it worked like a champ.  I then used my pulse to remove two luggage racks from two bikes because we had to attach "copilot" trailers to them so the kiddies could ride as well.  I then came home and opened a can of refried beans for nachos with the can opener on my pulse. 

To top it all off, I used the pliers on my pulse to remove a very much alive scorpion from my living room and dump him in the toilet,
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SlackOne on November 01, 2010, 08:01:19 AM
I...uh...used my Wave's saw to saw a deer's brain in half.

Not my first choice, mind...

I had went hunting and managed to bring in a six-point buck.  In order to preserve the antlers for a later mount, I had to saw them off of the skull, keeping a section of the skull intact to keep them connected together.  Usually do it with a little Swiss four-sided saw, but my FIL seems to have misplaced it.  After attempting to do it with a relatively *huge* bow saw, I gave up and got the Wave out.  It worked admirably actually, but cleaning...stuff...out of the Wave's joints was a bit squicky.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 01, 2010, 08:27:19 PM
I...uh...used my Wave's saw to saw a deer's brain in half.

Not my first choice, mind...

I had went hunting and managed to bring in a six-point buck.  In order to preserve the antlers for a later mount, I had to saw them off of the skull, keeping a section of the skull intact to keep them connected together.  Usually do it with a little Swiss four-sided saw, but my FIL seems to have misplaced it.  After attempting to do it with a relatively *huge* bow saw, I gave up and got the Wave out.  It worked admirably actually, but cleaning...stuff...out of the Wave's joints was a bit squicky.

Pics or it didn't happen  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 01, 2010, 08:36:45 PM
We are busy at work closing the site up and shutting down for the winter . Heres me using my Spirit to undo water pipes .I've used it loads in the last couple of days .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/DSC00092.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/DSC00093.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 01, 2010, 10:24:16 PM
Huh.  I just figured the River was naturally fed.  Didn't realize you actually fill it from the faucet.  :-\

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 01, 2010, 10:25:09 PM
Fixed the tailgate hinges on the Honda Element with Cybertimer 41. :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 01, 2010, 10:29:27 PM
Huh.  I just figured the River was naturally fed.  Didn't realize you actually fill it from the faucet.  :-\

 :D

Well how else do you explain the tide coming in and out ?  Tap on Tap off . Simple  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SlackOne on November 02, 2010, 03:36:54 AM
Pics or it didn't happen  :rofl:

As I didn't want to get brain matter in my shiny camera, all I have is a post-action shot :P

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1045/5138538844_b9b8740b47.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bekkiandquanah/5138538844/)
That's a bit of a mess... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bekkiandquanah/5138538844/) by Bekki And Quanah (http://www.flickr.com/people/bekkiandquanah/), on Flickr

Just for added effect, I haven't completely cleaned the skull off for this pic.  And yes...this is the most action those lifting weights have seen in a while...having a toddler is workout enough, thanks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 02, 2010, 04:44:05 AM
Cool pic SlackOne!

Used my raker tool to fix a table I managed to break during the course of my work day.  Had to screw the thing back together... oops!.  Raker tool performed very well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shane769 on November 02, 2010, 05:27:42 AM
I have been repeatedly using my foreman's ST200 the last week or so, seeing as it is handy and I don't have to walk 500m to get a tool. Today, we installed new SDR pipes onto old steel ones, so the driver got put to use on hose clamps.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 02, 2010, 06:22:11 AM
My pulse has seen a ton of use over the last few days.  Awesome tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 02, 2010, 07:13:35 AM
Nice one SlackOne  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on November 02, 2010, 01:18:07 PM
I used my crunchy Crunch to put a snowblower together.  It was pretty easy. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on November 02, 2010, 07:41:34 PM
Back from holidays...

Used my Vic Harvester quite a lot in the holiday flat kitchen. No good knife there, and we forgot to bring our own kitchen knife and a potato peeler. The pruning blade worked really good with the potatoes, I needed just more time for it (much more time...).

The Vic Trailmaster got some outdoor use. Found a "Pricke" after a storm, a wooden thing that looks like a tall tree and that is set up in the wadden sea to mark the tidal creeks for the ships. They now have nice reflector tape on the top, and I cut it off for myself  :D A nice large piece of high quality green reflective tape. Doesn't stick anymore, but I guess I can still find something useful for it  :tu:

On the way back home the tank cover of the car was stuck. Used the Tool Clip to get it off.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on November 02, 2010, 10:37:54 PM
Not a multitool but I just exterminated the last remaining pumpkins with my Mora 2000 and my Kukri  >:D :tu:

You really should try it :D
Picture this but with a Kukri in one hand and a Mora in the other muahahaha :viking:

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/evil20.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on November 03, 2010, 12:09:28 AM
Popped a sidemarker light out of the rubber grommet that secures it too one of the trailers I had to pull last night so I could change it. Used the blade on my SwissTool X to trim a rain curtain that was hanging outside the trailer door. Used the pliers to pull out a bad gladhand seal.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 03, 2010, 01:21:15 AM
Not a multitool but I just exterminated the last remaining pumpkins with my Mora 2000 and my Kukri  >:D :tu:

You really should try it :D
Picture this but with a Kukri in one hand and a Mora in the other muahahaha :viking:

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/evil20.jpg)

Good choice on Captain Proton. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Agent X68 on November 03, 2010, 10:36:23 PM
cut up an apple with my evo s10.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cncguy on November 03, 2010, 11:03:32 PM
Replaced a ceiling fan with my Victorniox ratchet set. That little thing is handy! As the Brits would say - a nice bit of kit!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 03, 2010, 11:57:40 PM
Cut another apple with my Cadet. >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nathan on November 04, 2010, 07:47:42 AM
For work I'm currently rotating between the LM Juice S2 and LM Kick and I'm carrying a SAK too. The screw drivers are used regularly to open computers and such in our lab, to install new devices. I used the Victorinox Tourist to peel an apple yesterday and the Kick to cut a paperclip in pieces while I was waiting for something to finish.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on November 04, 2010, 02:31:57 PM
Used my "old style" Wave to open a box that was delivered to my home today   :).

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Multitools/CIMG1483.jpg)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Multitools/CIMG1485.jpg)

P.S. I will make a new topic about the contents of these nice yellow boxes  ;).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 06, 2010, 10:13:50 AM
Not so much plier based but used my Vic Pro lastnight to cut the string on a bale of straw so we could spread it around the bonfire to light it , what with it being November 5th ( Guy Fawkes ) .Had gloves on so was impressed by the Pro's one handed opening .The best bit was lighting it with handheld flares  >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D  perks of the job and all that  >:D >:D

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/DSC00098.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/DSC00099.jpg)

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 06, 2010, 12:22:38 PM
Awesome shot!

When I was in Boy Scouts, our troop leader worked for the railroad.  Growing up in Oregon meant camping in the rain--a lot!

One fall camping trip, it rained the entire hike in, and everything was soaked.  We tried all the tricks to get dry wood (split logs to get the inner drier wood, look for fuel under cover, etc) absolutely no help.

At this point, it was dark, we were soaked and it was getting cold.  Our troop leader said, "That's enough.  Stack up all the wood for a bonfire.  All of it."

So we did.  Dryish, wet and soaked wood.  He pulls a railroad flare out of his pack, jams it into the base of the bonfire and strikes it.  10 minutes later, we had a roaring bonfire  :D

All the scouts from surrounding troops descended on our campsite. We kept it burning all weekend long (virtually rained, drizzled or misted continuously).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 06, 2010, 12:24:52 PM
Awesome shot!

When I was in Boy Scouts, our troop leader worked for the railroad.  Growing up in Oregon meant camping in the rain--a lot!

One fall camping trip, it rained the entire hike in, and everything was soaked.  We tried all the tricks to get dry wood (split logs to get the inner drier wood, look for fuel under cover, etc) absolutely no help.

At this point, it was dark, we were soaked and it was getting cold.  Our troop leader said, "That's enough.  Stack up all the wood for a bonfire.  All of it."

So we did.  Dryish, wet and soaked wood.  He pulls a railroad flare out of his pack, jams it into the base of the bonfire and strikes it.  10 minutes later, we had a roaring bonfire  :D

All the scouts from surrounding troops descended on our campsite. We kept it burning all weekend long (virtually rained, drizzled or misted continuously).

Great story , things like that always stay with you and matter alot .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on November 07, 2010, 11:52:44 PM
Used my Charge TTi and a Raker Ring Tool to fit a new doorbell!

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 08, 2010, 05:25:26 AM
Alright!  The "reply" button has reappeared!  It disappeared for me today for some reason.  I'm back!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 08, 2010, 07:18:52 AM
The boot cover on the back of my car was bust by the past user, wouldn't latch onto the rail at all and it would slip all over the place.  Used my Charge and a wedge of duct tape in the internal components to ensure the latch sat higher in relation to the rail and now its working like new :D

One of the cargo tiedown points was jammed in the boot as well.  Pryed off the cover with my Raker ring tool and found a protruding screw that was jamming it in place.  The charge came out and got that screw out of the way.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on November 08, 2010, 01:52:50 PM
Awesome shot!

When I was in Boy Scouts, our troop leader worked for the railroad.  Growing up in Oregon meant camping in the rain--a lot!

One fall camping trip, it rained the entire hike in, and everything was soaked.  We tried all the tricks to get dry wood (split logs to get the inner drier wood, look for fuel under cover, etc) absolutely no help.

At this point, it was dark, we were soaked and it was getting cold.  Our troop leader said, "That's enough.  Stack up all the wood for a bonfire.  All of it."

So we did.  Dryish, wet and soaked wood.  He pulls a railroad flare out of his pack, jams it into the base of the bonfire and strikes it.  10 minutes later, we had a roaring bonfire  :D

All the scouts from surrounding troops descended on our campsite. We kept it burning all weekend long (virtually rained, drizzled or misted continuously).

Great story , things like that always stay with you and matter alot .
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on November 08, 2010, 06:02:14 PM
I used my Harvester, my Trailmaster and even my Compact in the garden yesterday. Season is coming to an end, but a few peppers are still there, and the tomato plants needed to be cut and riped out.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 08, 2010, 06:04:09 PM
I used my Skeletool for opening a bag of cat food for some hungry felines  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on November 08, 2010, 06:53:43 PM
Used the Trailmaster to open a can with chicken and to cut a lemon, both for dinner.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 08, 2010, 07:07:19 PM
I had to put a new electric cable on the vacume cleaner . The Spirit saw alot of work and delt very well with cable cutting and wire stripping . I had to re-use one of the electrical connectors and had to prise it apart so used the spirit and my Sideclip for that . None of my multis could reach the deep set phillips and that included the one on a LM Blast so i had to use a dedicated driver .

The best bit was it actually worked when I had finished  :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 09, 2010, 04:23:41 AM
Charge got used to open multiple packets of things in the garden today as I was planting all my new veg and herbs ready for spring.

Got used to install some kitchen appliances yesterday as well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on November 10, 2010, 10:47:25 PM
Removed a door handle with my Scientist.  That's about as exciting as it got.  Much cutting of stuff as well but that's a given :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 11, 2010, 12:50:53 AM
Used my Powerlock to help disassemble my newest acquisition, a Remington 700. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on November 11, 2010, 11:57:48 PM
Needed the Compact to cut my sausage for dinner (at a small fast food place). It was served already cut in pieces, and with a fork, but the pieces were quite huge, and I hate huge sausage pieces. I looked around, and no knifes for the customers. Good reason to pull out my Compact  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 12, 2010, 02:27:47 AM
Used Skeletool to:

- open new dart game package and cut tie straps
- install some wall shelves
- help friend install a new deadbolt

It's been one of the Skeletool's most busy days but it held together like a brick smurf house  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on November 15, 2010, 12:37:11 PM
I stayed in a youth hostel for the weekend. Friday evening I arrived late, and I was lucky that there was something left over to eat for me and the others who came with me. Bread and salad. But no forks for the salad, and no one there to ask for forks. So the others had to eat the salad with a spoon or with their fingers, but luckily I had my titanium folding spork with me  :D

Used my SAK a lot over the weekend to open wine bottles and beer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 18, 2010, 06:38:14 PM
Used my Soldier with Scissors (aka Military Golfer  ;)) to add a new hole on my Birkenstocks. They're snug again.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: straya on November 19, 2010, 08:28:49 AM
Well this happened years ago and I didn't take quite as many photos as I could have but I think you guys will appreciate this.

I'm a volunteer firefighter and a few years ago we went out of area on a 5 day trip to a place called Mudgee in Australia for a big bushfire that was burning. On our last day our driver ran over a tree stump, pushed the transfer case back a couple of inches and dropped out the front driveshaft on our truck. As it came out some of the splines were burred a little. Luckily the driver is also a mechanic so we managed to put the driveshaft back in on the side of the road with the toolbox off the truck. However, the damaged splines were too fine to be filed back with our chainsaw file, so I used the file on my Leatherman charge Ti.

So in essence my leatherman got a $250K fire truck back on the road.

General shot
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l174/dcrofty/Loftus%20Brigade%20Photos/MudgeeRFSDec2006018.jpg)
Working under the truck
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(also posted on edcforums)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on November 19, 2010, 10:39:31 AM
Good work and thanks for the pics :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 19, 2010, 11:30:27 AM
Cracking job mate!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 19, 2010, 12:17:23 PM
Awesome shots!  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 19, 2010, 01:21:39 PM
Super!  These tools can really be life savers  :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on November 19, 2010, 07:05:17 PM
Yesterday we removed a sliding glass door and installed French doors and a doggy door. I used my Core and BO Kick pretty much all day doing demo, removing blinds, installing door-locks and moving electrical.
Mike

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AncientMatingCalls on November 19, 2010, 07:06:48 PM
3 tools for one job.

My belt broke the other day. It was a very easy fix, so why 3 tools you ask?

Well, the simple answer is testing.
A Juice CS-4 scissor was used to cut tape.
Then I used the blade from the ST-300 to cut the belt. I also test out the new removable bit driver that I just got on one of the very small flat head screws.
For the other small screw I used the mini flat driver on the can opener of my PowerLock. I ended up liking the handling of the PowerLock better.
Finally the awl on the PL was used for hole punching.

Job well done by all involved. :salute:
A bit excessive you say? Maybe, but it sure justifies having as many as I do. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 19, 2010, 07:11:29 PM
It sounds like you could have eliminated either the ST300 or the PL and still had the tools you needed, given the Juice...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AncientMatingCalls on November 20, 2010, 09:08:10 AM
I could have gotten it done with just a steak knife..

But that's not  :multi:  cool.

I really just wanted to see how the handling of the removable bit driver compared to the feel of the PL.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on November 20, 2010, 02:13:31 PM
Well yesterday the misses fed a small fortune into a parking meter before realising the coins were not dropping & had jammed up. Enter the Swiss Champ , combined effort with the file, blade & saw freed the jammed coins up & into the coin return slot  8) 8).


Today HAMMERED in some garden stakes with my MUT  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 20, 2010, 09:25:11 PM
Well yesterday the misses fed a small fortune into a parking meter before realising the coins were not dropping & had jammed up. Enter the Swiss Champ , combined effort with the file, blade & saw freed the jammed coins up & into the coin return slot  8) 8).


Today HAMMERED in some garden stakes with my MUT
  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

:D bet that was pretty satisfying
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on November 21, 2010, 11:16:30 AM
Well yesterday the misses fed a small fortune into a parking meter before realising the coins were not dropping & had jammed up. Enter the Swiss Champ , combined effort with the file, blade & saw freed the jammed coins up & into the coin return slot  8) 8).


Today HAMMERED in some garden stakes with my MUT
  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

:D bet that was pretty satisfying

That it was  :D :D :D.
MUT line cutter helped liberate some cider this afternoon  8)  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :drink: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rp252 on November 21, 2010, 12:06:20 PM
Well yesterday the misses fed a small fortune into a parking meter before realising the coins were not dropping & had jammed up. Enter the Swiss Champ , combined effort with the file, blade & saw freed the jammed coins up & into the coin return slot  8) 8).


Today HAMMERED in some garden stakes with my MUT
  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

:D bet that was pretty satisfying

That it was  :D :D :D.
MUT line cutter helped liberate some cider this afternoon  8)  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :drink: :D

Whats an Aussie doing drinking cider?  :D  Where is the Fosters?  :D :D (Hurrah for stereotypes... now where did I put my sheep?)

The ChXTi got used to trim various plants and open a bag of stones and a bag of compost for my rapidly growing veggie garden.  Come to think of it I haven't sharpened the blade in ages and its still hair-popping.  154cm is good stuff.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: u2eZ on November 23, 2010, 01:17:36 PM
LM Surge:

Used a hex bit from the bit kit to change my bicycle brakes. Used the pliers to remove the wheels, and the large flat-head screwdriver to remove the old tubes and tires and put new tubes/tires on.

Used the knife to cut the inner tube into strips, which I then wrapped on to my fixed blade knife sheath in order to attach stuff to it.

Then used an oily rag to wipe the grime and grease from the Surge and put it away after a little WD-40 and some oil.

--

Also adjusted the pivot screw on my LM Charge TTi so the main blade flicks open as fast as my Spyderco.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 24, 2010, 11:31:38 AM
I used my Vic Climber to open some packaging  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on November 24, 2010, 03:14:59 PM
I've been using my Charge Ti to pull out staples underneath my sofa - I have taken the thing apart to reupholster it from the inside :D

New foam is stupid money!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on November 24, 2010, 05:22:03 PM
Technically it was last night, okay.

I bought a set of wratcheting wrenches (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921936000P) from Sears, and they were packaged with some pretty touch plastic.  It was too touch for my c301 to cut through.  I broke out the Crunch, but the plastic didn't make room for it's wire cutters to get in at all.  However, the serrated knife of the Crunch sawed right through the plastic.  That's a nice blade it's got there.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on November 24, 2010, 05:26:56 PM
I used my CyberTool to cut a label off my shirt. And once again, I survived to tell my story (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12238.msg431943/topicseen.html#msg431943)  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on November 24, 2010, 05:30:02 PM
Technically it was last night, okay.

I bought a set of wratcheting wrenches (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921936000P) from Sears, and they were packaged with some pretty touch plastic.  It was too touch for my c301 to cut through.  I broke out the Crunch, but the plastic didn't make room for it's wire cutters to get in at all.  However, the serrated knife of the Crunch sawed right through the plastic.  That's a nice blade it's got there.

Couldn't help it... :D

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:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turbov21 on November 24, 2010, 06:52:04 PM
Technically it was last night, okay.

Couldn't help it... :D

You know, every time I open up a new multitool or knife with a multitool or knife I get a picture in my head of a caveman using a sharpened stone to cut into plastic: THE FIRST NEW KNIFE.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on November 24, 2010, 07:22:44 PM
I've been using my Charge Ti to pull out staples underneath my sofa - I have taken the thing apart to reupholster it from the inside :D

New foam is stupid money!
Urban Camo..??    ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on November 24, 2010, 07:41:45 PM
I've been using my Charge Ti to pull out staples underneath my sofa - I have taken the thing apart to reupholster it from the inside :D

New foam is stupid money!
Urban Camo..??    ;) :D


Tempting :D

It's brown leather so that's best left well alone, I'm just giving it a good stuffing ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on November 24, 2010, 07:43:09 PM
I've been using my Charge Ti to pull out staples underneath my sofa - I have taken the thing apart to reupholster it from the inside :D

New foam is stupid money!
Urban Camo..??    ;) :D


Tempting :D

It's brown leather so that's best left well alone, I'm just giving it a good stuffing ;)
Arh well, Brown leather is nice too..  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on November 25, 2010, 10:55:34 AM
Technically it was last night, okay.

Couldn't help it... :D

You know, every time I open up a new multitool or knife with a multitool or knife I get a picture in my head of a caveman using a sharpened stone to cut into plastic: THE FIRST NEW KNIFE.

Great mental image :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 25, 2010, 12:33:10 PM
While someone mentioned packaging I'd like to say I like the new LM packaging very much, even though it is possible to re-seal it with some skill and return it to the store (not a good thing).  The old clam packages used to take me several minutes to open.

And when it comes to the more difficult clam packaging, I sometimes use the kitchenaide sheers.  They cut through anything  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: straya on November 27, 2010, 10:49:57 AM
I opened the screw cap on a 205L drum of driptorch fuel. I suspect it was terrible for the tool but I really needed to get on my way.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 28, 2010, 10:56:15 AM
Used my Wave to trim a rather overgrown Rose bush . The saw worked fine and used the pliers to drag the branches out of the way . Still got loads of scratches though  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tj on December 01, 2010, 10:53:45 PM
I used my MUT today to cut some barb wire, open some 15kg sacks of animal feed and tighten some bolts.....of yeah and clean my rifle!!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on December 01, 2010, 11:09:40 PM
I used my Climber to open the mail.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on December 01, 2010, 11:29:44 PM
Using the opener on my Scientist to depress the top of a can of air freshener was about it today. 

This probably had a lot to do with all the snow round here at the moment.  Most of the day was spent, sledging or shovelling.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 02, 2010, 02:21:20 AM
I used my Climber to open the mail.

Skeletool did that for me today.  I used the scissors on my Vic Champion to trim my beard.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AncientMatingCalls on December 02, 2010, 02:55:47 PM
Used the ST-300 to open my paycheck envelope.  :multi:

Good thing I bought such a big tool or else I might never have gotten it open. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 02, 2010, 05:41:28 PM
Used the ST-300 to open my paycheck envelope.  :multi:

Good thing I bought such a big tool or else I might never have gotten it open. ::)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: danbomb on December 02, 2010, 06:53:29 PM
Opened 2 beers with my skele, trimmed my moustache with my style CX, pulled a nose hair with my ES4.  I also filed my nails with my Charge Ti.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on December 02, 2010, 07:03:30 PM
Opened 2 beers with my skele, trimmed my moustache with my style CX, pulled a nose hair with my ES4.  I also filed my nails with my Charge Ti.

Pulled?  :ahhh  Scissors man, scissors!  Even the thought of pulling nose hair make me cringe.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on December 02, 2010, 11:11:00 PM
Opened 2 beers with my skele, trimmed my moustache with my style CX, pulled a nose hair with my ES4.  I also filed my nails with my Charge Ti.

Pulled?  :ahhh  Scissors man, scissors!  Even the thought of pulling nose hair make me cringe.

Scissors? :ahh  No sharps near my nose, thank-you-very-much.  Micro hair trimmer instead. @_@
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MrCoffee on December 03, 2010, 04:49:21 AM
Helped my son build a weathervane for a school project. Built it with a Leatherman Blast, a Gerber Method, and SwissChamp, no other tools were used :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 04, 2010, 07:09:10 AM
I used the scissors on my Vic Champion to trim nose hair.   :D  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 04, 2010, 09:15:51 AM
I used the scissors on my Vic Champion to trim nose hair.   :D  :ahhh
We all do that, but we don't talk about it...  :P :P





 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 04, 2010, 09:48:44 AM
I used the scissors on my Vic Champion to trim nose hair.   :D  :ahhh
We all do that, but we don't talk about it...  :P :P





 :D

I had to bring it up just for fun!   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 04, 2010, 09:51:24 AM
I used the scissors on my Vic Champion to trim nose hair.   :D  :ahhh
We all do that, but we don't talk about it...  :P :P





 :D

I had to bring it up just for fun!   :D
Ewwww...  ;) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 04, 2010, 10:02:29 AM
I opened a pack of bacon with my Charge  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on December 05, 2010, 01:59:53 PM
I used the scissors on my Vic Champion to trim nose hair.   :D  :ahhh

Oddly I was using a Classic for just the same thing yesterday. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on December 05, 2010, 04:51:31 PM
Used the glow Tinker to open another package of paper handkerchiefs... :ahhh
(But I already feel much better today than yesterday and the day before yesterday  :tu:)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thundernoodle on December 05, 2010, 09:19:57 PM
opened up a nice gash on my left thumb with a new Vic soldier whilst putting up the Christmas decorations (don't ask), but it was Duncs fault for selling me it in the first place
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on December 05, 2010, 10:40:07 PM
Sounds fair and reasonable.

 :twak: Bad Dunc bad :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on December 05, 2010, 10:48:45 PM
i used my sog v cutter to open the packaging for my new tv :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 56 on December 05, 2010, 11:00:39 PM
Well i trimed my noise with my Climber's scissors then opened a package of bacon with them. Multitasking  :D

Mike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 06, 2010, 11:28:48 AM
opened up a nice gash on my left thumb with a new Vic soldier whilst putting up the Christmas decorations (don't ask), but it was Duncs fault for selling me it in the first place

Ouch  >:D  I missed it so much I had to go out and get another one  ::)  Thanks Mercury  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on December 06, 2010, 12:13:30 PM
Leatherman MUT

Carbon scrapper/awl to start a hole & screw in self taper screw, to fix the  handle on the swimming pool's leaf catcher. Scrapper/awl to clean threads on the pool's salt chlorinator's electrical connection post, I am hoping the corrosion is why the clucker is not working properly. BLOODY pool  :ahhh :ahhh.

Interestingly the MUT's hammer/cutting hook rules out using the screw driver(long & short driver bits) with the tools handles shut. SOG's V-Cut works better at general cutting duties when compared too the MUT's but V-Cut is not much of a hammer  :D :D   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on December 06, 2010, 01:49:58 PM
I used my LM ST 300 to help force together an outdoor Christmas angel my wife wanted put up in front of the house.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: craigy on December 07, 2010, 12:01:28 AM
today i unpacked a toilet basin and sistenad put together using my leatherman kick i theni then had to chop alot of cardbourd down to a bin bag size and fitted a plug to a shower processor and set up the shower processor.then came home and opened my letters .quite a usefull day for my kick dont know what id do without it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 07, 2010, 06:51:37 AM
opened up a nice gash on my left thumb with a new Vic soldier whilst putting up the Christmas decorations (don't ask), but it was Duncs fault for selling me it in the first place

Ouch  >:D  I missed it so much I had to go out and get another one  ::)  Thanks Mercury  ;)

My pleasure!  About the knife, sorry about the gash TN, it must've hurt like the dickens!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on December 07, 2010, 05:22:48 PM
Attempted to repair lock on flat door with Fuse.... fail  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thundernoodle on December 07, 2010, 07:00:58 PM
opened up a nice gash on my left thumb with a new Vic soldier whilst putting up the Christmas decorations (don't ask), but it was Duncs fault for selling me it in the first place

Ouch  >:D  I missed it so much I had to go out and get another one  ::)  Thanks Mercury  ;)

My pleasure!  About the knife, sorry about the gash TN, it must've hurt like the dickens!
it didnt hurt to much but there was loads of blood. it was a nice clean cut but deep. it may leave me with a battle scar lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 08, 2010, 12:37:33 AM
opened up a nice gash on my left thumb with a new Vic soldier whilst putting up the Christmas decorations (don't ask), but it was Duncs fault for selling me it in the first place

Ouch  >:D  I missed it so much I had to go out and get another one  ::)  Thanks Mercury  ;)

My pleasure!  About the knife, sorry about the gash TN, it must've hurt like the dickens!
it didnt hurt to much but there was loads of blood. it was a nice clean cut but deep. it may leave me with a battle scar lol

A freshly sharpened SAK blade is a force to be reckoned with!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on December 09, 2010, 01:13:24 AM
Yesterday, or the day before, I used my Squirt P4 to extract an SD card from my HP printer after making a scan.  The model I have won't scan images directly to a computer, but instead, just to a removable drive.  The downside to this, aside from needing removable media, is that the slots are too deep within the unit, leaving too little of the SD card unencapsulated by the printer.  Since my fingers cannot grab at it, and my larger pliers would be a bit overkill, well, P4 to the rescue.  I have to use it every time I want to make a scan, which is rare, but still an occurrence nonetheless.  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 09, 2010, 02:51:51 AM
Yesterday and today I used my Octane to help install a carbon monoxide sensor in my living room and replace two of the three thermostats in the house.  I chose the Octane because each unit came in clam packs and I really like the clam pack opener on it.  I pretty much used every tool on there to remove the old thermostats, free the batteries from the heat shrink plastic, cut a retention strap that wasn't needed and tighten/loosen various screws.

I cheated for the larger screws and used my electric screwdriver.

To me this is one of the kinds of situations where a multitool excels- you take what you need for a quick job (which rarely, if ever actually works out to being a quick job!) and use a multitool to try and fill in the gaps when the unforseen happens.  I had a couple of regular screwdrivers with me and my cordless screwdriver and that should have been enough, but if I hadn't had the Octane, I'd have been running for different tools, and increasing teh install time from 10 minutes to at least double that.  This would have put my tenant out a bit more, and I hate putting them out since they are paying my mortgage!

Def
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 15, 2010, 11:24:57 PM
A friend borrowed my Skeletool to cut the breasts out of 3 pheasants for me .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on December 16, 2010, 02:19:06 AM

Do you worry about blood (or peach juice at lunch) getting into the joint and gumming up the works?  I tend to use fixed blades for 'messy' jobs, and obsess about it when unavoidable.
My Suisse Officier is kind of stiff, but I dread drilling out rivets and such needed to take it to Parade-Rest for cleaning.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 16, 2010, 02:40:14 AM
Sadly, the only use I had today for anything was using the pin from my vic champion to push a piece of lint from the crack in the buttons on my droid x.  (I was waiting in the hospital for my wife, she had a biopsy done on her thyroid.  Thank god for the droid or I would have been a wreck!)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 16, 2010, 09:01:38 AM

Do you worry about blood (or peach juice at lunch) getting into the joint and gumming up the works?  I tend to use fixed blades for 'messy' jobs, and obsess about it when unavoidable.
My Suisse Officier is kind of stiff, but I dread drilling out rivets and such needed to take it to Parade-Rest for cleaning.

It never bothers me .I'll sit there for ages Cleaning, dying and oiling a knife or tool . I find it relaxing . It would have been easy to use a dedicated fixed blade knife but at the time it was the sharpest knife availabe .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: craigy on December 16, 2010, 06:50:12 PM
i used my SAK climber to open a tin of soup. :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mtool78 on December 20, 2010, 01:19:55 PM
This was actually yesterday but my colleague was having his 50th birthday and got one small cognac bottle from his friend to raise a glass. Of course there was something wrong with the cap of that bottle and they couldn't get it open - so I took my mt and saved the day. Skeletool to the rescue!  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JDUB1239 on December 20, 2010, 09:13:21 PM
i used my Leatherman to open the packaging of Leatherman Style CS that came today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on December 20, 2010, 09:16:19 PM
I used my Cadet's bottle opener and can opener to separate a couple beads that had become stuck together on my abacus.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on December 20, 2010, 11:54:21 PM
I used the large screwdriver on my Kick to open the 'petrol flap' on my car which had iced up  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MTguy on December 21, 2010, 12:48:35 AM
I used the saw on my wave to cut the top off my Christmas tree so I could fit the star on, and I used the main blade to open some mail.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on December 21, 2010, 08:07:29 PM
Vic Handyman to open packets and cut PTFE tape while changing radiator.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on December 21, 2010, 08:14:16 PM
Used my Skeletool to open a clam pack and a parcel that contained my Acme Thunderer Whistle and also to pull a nail out of the wall .

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 22, 2010, 01:02:49 AM
I used my pulse pliers to pick up a particularly nasty little bug and pitch it out the window.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Turnstone on December 22, 2010, 10:04:57 PM
Last weekend we harvested our Brussels Sprouts. My new (used) First Mate was really helpful, the pruning blade was perfect for preparing the tiny cabbages for the freezer!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Threeme2189 on December 22, 2010, 11:04:13 PM
A few days ago I used my Pulse scissors and file to trim my finger nails.
It worked surprisingly well  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: danbomb on December 23, 2010, 12:54:04 AM
So far today I opened a few beers with my MUT and cut some packaging.  I also used the punch to activate a hard to reach momentary switch on my guitar effects pedalboard.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 23, 2010, 01:52:39 AM
I used my pulse to repair a friends glasses at work.  He was amazed that I had such a tool on me.  Some people need to get out more!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on December 28, 2010, 07:11:20 PM
Fitted a new battery into my brothers old ipod photo.  Those little plastic tools for prying pods open are useless.  Custom CT to the rescue :tu:

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/ct-opener.jpg)

Aside from the opener I also used the bit driver to remove an internal torx screw and the pliers to disconnect the old battery connector.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on December 28, 2010, 08:21:46 PM
That's a cool Cybertool! :tu:
What's custom, apart from the Phillips and the watch case opener?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: robibotti on December 29, 2010, 12:38:46 AM
this morning i used my charge tti to remove a plastic part in front of my honda silver wing 600 to replace the low beams with a couple of led.... :2tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 29, 2010, 06:29:11 AM
I have been using my new Gerber MP450 all around the house and my grandmothers house since I got it on Christmas.  Handy little devil!  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jors on December 29, 2010, 05:43:58 PM
A key broke in two inside the boot lock of one of our Opel Corsa vehicles.
-I used the flat bit and pliers to open (remove) the lock holding clip,
-flat bit to remove the circlip,
-miniature flat bit and regular flat to remove the lock opening cover,
-use pliers to cut wire and bend it to a L-shape, together with mini flat, to force key tip slightly and then pulled it out with tip of pliers,
-Pliers to replace lock cover and crimp it's edges
-pliers to replace circlip.

So:
One tool for a complex job for the other guys who could only watch as they did not have a life saver, Leatherman!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on December 29, 2010, 06:52:21 PM
That's a cool Cybertool! :tu:
What's custom, apart from the Phillips and the watch case opener?
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct1.jpg)  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct2.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct2.jpg)  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct3.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct3.jpg)  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct4.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct4.jpg)  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct5.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct5.jpg)  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_uct6.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=uct6.jpg)
Pics are from when it was new.  Not quite as shiny and unblemished now :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 29, 2010, 07:59:19 PM
That is one Cool CyberTool!!  It's tool selections make so much sense.  I just wish Vic's pliers were as thin as the Wenger ones.  Maybe they should borrow the Wenger pliers for their next CyberTool.

The watch caseback opener was a brilliant idea.  I think Vic should take not of this tool configuration.

Since we have a bit-driver the only thing I would change is I would put a corkscrew on it to carry the mini screwdriver... Too bad they don't have a layer tool like the Wenger micro screw driver on the PTC.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on December 29, 2010, 08:04:07 PM
Thanks for posting those pics! I love that CT. It's really awesome! I agree with ICanFixThat on he Phillips though ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scrappy on December 30, 2010, 01:12:27 AM
that is the coolest cyber tool ever
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 30, 2010, 09:57:41 AM
that is the coolest cyber tool ever
x10  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on December 30, 2010, 12:36:42 PM
Its a great configuration and is one of my most used SAKs.  You can blame Gareth for it having a phillips on the back, he bullied me into it :P  Obviously for this SAKs role a corkscrew is superfluous but the mini screwdriver would have been useful on occasion. 

The file hasn't ever been used though and would be something I'd drop next time.  That said you need something between the driver and blade really to make blade extraction easier.  Tools that would be handy on it would be a magnifier and some kind of flat tipped light prying tool (bigger than on the back but smaller than a bottle opener.

The most used tool on it is the watch opener.  In this age of sealed units its a must have tool and one Victorinox should seriously consider adding to their 91mm line-up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 30, 2010, 12:52:48 PM
Its a great configuration and is one of my most used SAKs.  You can blame Gareth for it having a phillips on the back, he bullied me into it :P  Obviously for this SAKs role a corkscrew is superfluous but the mini screwdriver would have been useful on occasion. 

The file hasn't ever been used though and would be something I'd drop next time.  That said you need something between the driver and blade really to make blade extraction easier.  Tools that would be handy on it would be a magnifier and some kind of flat tipped light prying tool (bigger than on the back but smaller than a bottle opener.

The most used tool on it is the watch opener.  In this age of sealed units its a must have tool and one Victorinox should seriously consider adding to their 91mm line-up.

Totally agree. Essential for all these high design concealed fastener cases.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 30, 2010, 06:18:42 PM
I thought the file was great, but maybe that would have been more practical in the 80s and early 90s when there was more sheetmetal used.

As far as case openers go, I got a great new little Wenger a while back.  I had not got around to photographing it until now, but the cool thing is it has a fixed blade.  It looks like their regular Alox case openers, but it's a single layer from one piece of stainless steel.  It's also a current model, and is often available on ebay cheap (with branding).  I picked up one without any branding, including no Wenger logo.

Wenger Watchmaker 60
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1761)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on December 31, 2010, 12:32:34 AM
Its a great configuration and is one of my most used SAKs.  You can blame Gareth for it having a phillips on the back, he bullied me into it :P  Obviously for this SAKs role a corkscrew is superfluous but the mini screwdriver would have been useful on occasion. 

The file hasn't ever been used though and would be something I'd drop next time.  That said you need something between the driver and blade really to make blade extraction easier.  Tools that would be handy on it would be a magnifier and some kind of flat tipped light prying tool (bigger than on the back but smaller than a bottle opener.

The most used tool on it is the watch opener.  In this age of sealed units its a must have tool and one Victorinox should seriously consider adding to their 91mm line-up.

Oi! No passing the buck now, I didn't peen the thing together.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on January 08, 2011, 03:42:05 PM
I took the Christmas lights down from the outside of the house last night. Just over the porch :)

I chose one of my newest arrivals to take on the job of pulling out the staples; Supertool 300 it was then  :tu:

Did a mighty fine job as you'd imagine  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on January 09, 2011, 10:50:19 PM
working in the cafe, we have an apple custard cake that always looks terrible when you cut it into slices, as the top is very brittle and it just crumbles and breaks up under an ordinary knife. The result, for so many years we have been serving a cake to customers that looks like it was assaulted by the guy out of american pie  :ahhh. I have my new spyderco ladybug on my keyring, and used that to cut the surface instead of the kitchen knives. The spider cut like a laser, and the surface did not crumble at all. My colleagues were completely in awe of knife and cake.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 09, 2011, 11:05:32 PM
Its a great configuration and is one of my most used SAKs.  You can blame Gareth for it having a phillips on the back, he bullied me into it :P  Obviously for this SAKs role a corkscrew is superfluous but the mini screwdriver would have been useful on occasion. 

The file hasn't ever been used though and would be something I'd drop next time.  That said you need something between the driver and blade really to make blade extraction easier.  Tools that would be handy on it would be a magnifier and some kind of flat tipped light prying tool (bigger than on the back but smaller than a bottle opener.

The most used tool on it is the watch opener.  In this age of sealed units its a must have tool and one Victorinox should seriously consider adding to their 91mm line-up.

One more thing should be there, a blade from electrician...  Just love that type, looks very handy...

Great CT matey... I must buy one (or few) and send to Neil's custom SAK's shop for overhaulin...  :tu: :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on January 11, 2011, 09:47:57 PM
I actually tried fitting an electrician's blade in place of the main blade on that.  It was close, really close but wouldn't quite fit :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 11, 2011, 09:51:31 PM
I actually tried fitting an electrician's blade in place of the main blade on that.  It was close, really close but wouldn't quite fit :(

Too bad it wont fit, IMO it is very usefull, and great compliment on CT...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on January 11, 2011, 09:54:10 PM
They'd be nothing to stop it going on another layer though, I just thought on that SAK the main blade would have been best being replaced with something smaller.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 12, 2011, 10:42:56 AM
I used my supertinker to pry open a can of paint at work, then I used it's main blade to open mail. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jekostas on January 13, 2011, 11:34:29 PM
How bloody lazy are people these days?
The foyer of my apartment building tends to be treated as a bit of a "dump site" where people bring stuff they don't want that's either outdated or sort of broken.  Went down today and somewhat had tossed, no joke, a carbon fiber camera tripod.  The legs were fine, the post was fine, it was just that somewhat had broken the panning head off of it.
So, five minutes with the lovely Gold TiNi Sog PPP, and I have a set of carbon fiber tripod legs, and I already have a good ballhead I can put on it.

Edit:  Well, my link's not working, but it's a re-branded Benro tripod.  Anyone in to photography would know what that means.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 14, 2011, 09:39:00 PM
I actually tried fitting an electrician's blade in place of the main blade on that.  It was close, really close but wouldn't quite fit :(

Too bad it wont fit, IMO it is very usefull, and great compliment on CT...
Hmm that would be a great idea.  I wonder if the Elec. blade from the 84mm knife would adapt better.  Maybe we just need to start getting the bitdriver and carrier into the alox scales.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Griffster on January 15, 2011, 01:29:34 AM
I used my TTi all day yesterday while doing a small A/V install.  Sorry for the rubbish pictures.  The pliers retain enough grip to hold a connector while I soldered it.  And the eyeglass screwdriver worked as a small terminal driver. Nice! :)

Griffster
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on January 15, 2011, 01:40:59 AM
was cooking dinner, and decided to use my opinel 6 to cut up everything, because I was sick of the blunt kitchen knives in my flat. The knife cut through everything like butter, made it so much easier.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 15, 2011, 11:21:38 AM
Jekostas, Free stuff  :ahhh

Griff, Using the TTi as a 'heat sink'  :tu:

Last night used my 'electric Kick' to cut up some squares of carpet at my neighbor house,  :multi:
This was to make little sliders so I could move some kitchen appliances around on her new vinyl floor   :cheers:

I do like the Kick but miss the OH blade on my Skelletool  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Griffster on January 16, 2011, 12:51:06 AM
@Sparky415.  For sure!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zag on January 16, 2011, 10:22:36 PM
I used my brand new Leatherman ST300  :D to change the headlight on my wife's Vespa.
As a side note; they couldn't have made the access to that bulb more complicated! ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 16, 2011, 10:27:02 PM
It was actually yesterday but I used the phillips driver on my Skeletool CX to repair my Daughters guinea pig hutch .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 17, 2011, 12:57:51 AM
I've been tiling my brother's bathroom this weekend, so the swisstool proved quite useful opening PVA tub, breaking tab off adhesive/grout tub, pulling tile spacers out, scraping excess dried adhesive off new tiles, and cleaning edges of existing tiles, opening tile boxes, and cutting up old food tubs to make spatulas for the tricky areas
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 17, 2011, 03:06:14 AM
Spirit... To take the plates from car...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 17, 2011, 03:50:30 AM
Pioneer Harvester to cut the label out of my pyjamas.... it's pure rock 'n' roll around here ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 21, 2011, 10:28:36 PM
After noticing a loose handle on a drawer in the apartment, I went through each of the drawers, checking for any loose handles and tightening any that required attention; my P4 came in quite handy in that regard.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 21, 2011, 11:07:09 PM
Spirit... To cut some wires, than to strip them and to reconnect a 3mm stereo jack to speakers...

And Spirit again to pull a needle trough material while sewing my work cloth....

 :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 22, 2011, 12:15:55 AM
Used my Spirit to cut open the bottom of the brand new couch to try and retrieve our snake that crawled in there. I still can't get him out. My GF is going to use the Spirit to stab me when she gets home tonight.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on January 22, 2011, 09:26:23 AM
Used my Spirit to cut open the bottom of the brand new couch to try and retrieve our snake that crawled in there. I still can't get him out. My GF is going to use the Spirit to stab me when she gets home tonight.

:ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on January 22, 2011, 01:02:50 PM
My mate's electric scooter wasn't working and he suspected the batteries.  So I went around armed with multimeter.  The problem was immediately obvious, the wire from the bike's charging socket to the battery pack had come loose.  The full size pliers were too big to allow me to recrimp the wire back into its connector so a rummage around my coat pockets produced my Clutch.  Job completed successfully :tu:

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/clutch.jpg)

Probably its last outing as the plier head is sprained and it was a real pain to use :(  I managed to sprain it last year when opening a plastic butterfly nut designed to be opened by hand. 

For the money is a neat little tool but those pliers can only handle the same kind of workload as the ones on a SAK.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 22, 2011, 01:04:11 PM
Used my Spirit to cut open the bottom of the brand new couch to try and retrieve our snake that crawled in there. I still can't get him out. My GF is going to use the Spirit to stab me when she gets home tonight.

Then the advice is keep spirit on desk, and hide all of your tactical long blades... Better to be stabbed with spirit then with some tactical wicked blade...  :D :D

Sorry just trying to be "wize guy"!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 22, 2011, 01:38:42 PM
My mate's electric scooter wasn't working and he suspected the batteries.  So I went around armed with multimeter.  The problem was immediately obvious, the wire from the bike's charging socket to the battery pack had come loose.  The full size pliers were too big to allow me to recrimp the wire back into its connector so a rummage around my coat pockets produced my Clutch.  Job completed successfully :tu:

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/clutch.jpg)

Probably its last outing as the plier head is sprained and it was a real pain to use :(  I managed to sprain it last year when opening a plastic butterfly nut designed to be opened by hand. 

For the money is a neat little tool but those pliers can only handle the same kind of workload as the ones on a SAK.

Gerber warranty repair/replacement time?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on January 22, 2011, 03:09:38 PM

Gerber warranty repair/replacement time?

Possibly.  I did cause the damage to the tool but I honestly thought it was a job that they should have been able to handle with ease.  How wrong I was.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on January 22, 2011, 04:10:22 PM
Just guided my GF by phone to open up her desktop computer, disconnect a failing hard disk drive, and close it up again... all done with her SS Micra. Great success! :tu: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 22, 2011, 04:14:03 PM
Just guided my GF by phone to open up her desktop computer, disconnect a failing hard disk drive, and close it up again... all done with her SS Micra. Great success! :tu: :D

GF... Desktop... With micra...  :tu: :tu:

You should start a 0800-fixit-guide

 :D :pok: :cheers:

Good job matey...

καλά κάνει ο φίλος
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 22, 2011, 05:07:20 PM
Repaired my CRKT Folding Razel with my cybertool 41  (Torx bit) :cheers:

(The Razel needed cleaning and retightening of the pivot pin.)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 23, 2011, 12:26:03 AM
Used my Spirit to cut open the bottom of the brand new couch to try and retrieve our snake that crawled in there. I still can't get him out. My GF is going to use the Spirit to stab me when she gets home tonight.

Then the advice is keep spirit on desk, and hide all of your tactical long blades... Better to be stabbed with spirit then with some tactical wicked blade...  :D :D

Sorry just trying to be "wize guy"!  :D

Haha I actually finally got the snake out before she got home from work so no stabbing.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 23, 2011, 12:35:38 AM
Used my SwissChamp  :climber: to unscrew old license plates holder on car, then I realised front holder is screwed with philips head screws, and rear with regular bolts....  ??? ???

And then... Ratatataaa... My Spirit jump in for rescue!!  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 23, 2011, 05:42:25 AM
I used my Spirit to fix a "new" pair of Clauss scissors, that due to poor manufacturing tolerances and non existent QC was shipped defective.  They may look fancy, but they are not.  I was cut in the process by the scissors, so I curse that company and it's management. Now the scissors are fixed, and they can sh... that "lifetime" warranty crap.

The Spirit on the other hand is actually built to last!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 23, 2011, 10:30:49 AM
Saturday night at work i used the pliers on the wave to shut off a leaking radiator,water was pouring out everywhere , see this is when its very handy to carry a MT  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 23, 2011, 04:11:10 PM
Videoed a wedding yesterday, and my Explorer Plus' pen came in quite handy for labeling tapes.

See post in The Breakroom for a tangent to this post.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rlocock on January 23, 2011, 07:55:32 PM
Used the pliers on my Leatherman PS4 to slightly tighten the clip on my space pen,as it was slipping and I was afraid it might scratch the lacquer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 24, 2011, 08:36:25 PM

Gerber warranty repair/replacement time?

Possibly.  I did cause the damage to the tool but I honestly thought it was a job that they should have been able to handle with ease.  How wrong I was.

To my way of thinking, Pliers are meant to ply things.

Twisting a butterfly nut is definitely within the confines of plying and should be covered.

Quote
ply 1  (pl)
tr.v. plied (pld), ply·ing, plies (plz)
1. To join together, as by molding or twisting.
2. To double over (cloth, for example).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on January 24, 2011, 08:54:58 PM
Used my Sideclip to cut some kobbertube for a customer..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 24, 2011, 09:11:18 PM
Used my Sideclip to cut some kobbertube for a customer..

Whats a 'kobbertube'? can you eat one?   :gimme:

is it what plumbers use?  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on January 24, 2011, 10:00:51 PM
Used my Sideclip to cut some kobbertube for a customer..

Whats a 'kobbertube'? can you eat one?   :gimme:

is it what plumbers use?  :think:
Yes, my mistake.. Copper..  :tu:
(http://wetheadmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/pictures/2010/01/Copper-Tubing.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on January 24, 2011, 10:15:58 PM
errrm how did you cut that with a sideclip :S
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 24, 2011, 10:30:07 PM
I was hoping it was a kind of sausage  >:D

That looks like what we call  'micro bore' (8 or 10mm I think) over here  :think:

Allan probably bites through it  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 25, 2011, 01:33:22 AM
I was hoping it was a kind of sausage  >:D

That looks like what we call  'micro bore' (8 or 10mm I think) over here  :think:

Allan probably bites through it  :D

I don't know about that, but I bet you that this guy does. :D

(http://www.myremoteradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jaws.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getpower on January 25, 2011, 04:55:28 AM
 I used the PE blade on my ST300 for cutting up a whole bunch of boxes at work. The. I immediately went to my Sharpmaker and made the blade razor sharp again.

Later I used the big slotted screwdriver to change the blade in my Stanley Box knife.

Kinda ironic now that I think about what I've done.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on January 25, 2011, 02:13:31 PM
I used my Victorinox Classic to open the VSAKCS newsletter :D With my name on the back ;)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on January 25, 2011, 04:13:20 PM
Today, I actually used a multi purpose hook! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

I don't think I had ever used the hook before... except for making long silly SAK chains by connecting several SAKs by their key rings and hooks :D

Anyway, I wanted to remove the inner part of my Tile drain (http://www.easy-drain.com/index.php?id=999&group=1&subgroup=1174) in order to clean it. It turned out the mutli purpose hook is the ideal tool for that job! I don't think I can think of a better way to do this  ::)

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/victorinox-cybertool-drain.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getpower on January 26, 2011, 02:34:59 AM
Used the ST 300 to pull the reatainer spring out of the bit holder on a Chicago Pneumatic Rivet Buster.

The tag end if the spring kept slipping out of the jaws of the pliers and I got
a nasty bruise on my finger now from it.

That, and all the wire I could handle. It's seemed like every coiled up hose today was held in a coil by a piece of bailing wire.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on January 26, 2011, 04:27:37 PM
I just used my Paratool to replace my Trail Guide sissor spring
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 30, 2011, 08:09:38 PM
Used the Charge ALX (along with a 15mm, 19mm and 21mm box end wrenches) to replace the nozzle on our oil fired on demand hot water heater.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getpower on January 31, 2011, 07:55:00 AM
I got to use my new BO ST 300 today.

I had to change the lightbulb for the third brakelight on my F150, also one of the license plate lights went out and the Kershaw Skyline and the 300 assisted in that one too.

And in case anyone reads this and is wondering, no, I am not lucky enough to have to replace two bulbs that went out at the same time. I noticed the license plate light was out tonight, but the third brake light has been out for the whole two years that I've had the truck.

By the way, check those lights guys. Just another stupid reason for a police officer to pull you over and give you a $25 fix-it ticket.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 31, 2011, 04:37:55 PM
Except for the rare vehicle, I hardly ever/never see cars that have license plate lights. :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryanrrx on January 31, 2011, 05:27:30 PM
too lazy to go in the kitchen after i made a sub sandwich, whipped it out first thing 2 seconds later, cut the sandwich in half...
lazyness = owned myself lol

now i have to wash this thing smelly like mustard..


funny story thoe..


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on January 31, 2011, 06:29:51 PM
Used the Charge ALX (along with a 15mm, 19mm and 21mm box end wrenches) to replace the nozzle on our oil fired on demand hot water heater.

I've never understood why people need to heat hot water.  I prefer cold water heaters, or possibly a luke warm water heater. 

:ahhh  :P  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 31, 2011, 07:01:17 PM
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/smilie/facepalm.gif)



 ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Griffster on January 31, 2011, 11:30:20 PM
I used the heavy wire cutters on my TTi to cut down a spring inside my recharchable toothbrush. I had just soldered in a new NIMH rechargeable battery which was slightly longer than the old one. Worked a treat - both the cutters and the replacement battery.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2011, 08:39:22 AM
Used the Charge ALX (along with a 15mm, 19mm and 21mm box end wrenches) to replace the nozzle on our oil fired on demand hot water heater.

I've never understood why people need to heat hot water.  I prefer cold water heaters, or possibly a luke warm water heater. 

:ahhh  :P  :D

:D
The water in my solar powered boiler unit system solution system is usually pretty hot, but still not hot enough. So I also have a hot water heater :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on February 01, 2011, 02:03:53 PM
Used the Charge ALX (along with a 15mm, 19mm and 21mm box end wrenches) to replace the nozzle on our oil fired on demand hot water heater.

I've never understood why people need to heat hot water.  I prefer cold water heaters, or possibly a luke warm water heater. 

:ahhh  :P  :D

:D
The water in my solar powered boiler unit system solution system is usually pretty hot, but still not hot enough. So I also have a hot water heater :)

I think those are called tepid water heaters.  :think:  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2011, 03:01:02 PM
Used the Charge ALX (along with a 15mm, 19mm and 21mm box end wrenches) to replace the nozzle on our oil fired on demand hot water heater.

I've never understood why people need to heat hot water.  I prefer cold water heaters, or possibly a luke warm water heater. 

:ahhh  :P  :D

:D
The water in my solar powered boiler unit system solution system is usually pretty hot, but still not hot enough. So I also have a hot water heater :)

I think those are called tepid water heaters.  :think:  :P

I had to look that up :D
"tepid water is not hot, it is not warm, it is slightly less than warm, but not cold..."

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 01, 2011, 06:03:40 PM
Used the Charge ALX (along with a 15mm, 19mm and 21mm box end wrenches) to replace the nozzle on our oil fired on demand hot water heater.

I've never understood why people need to heat hot water.  I prefer cold water heaters, or possibly a luke warm water heater. 

:ahhh  :P  :D

:D
The water in my solar powered boiler unit system solution system is usually pretty hot, but still not hot enough. So I also have a hot water heater :)

I think those are called tepid water heaters.  :think:  :P

I had to look that up :D
"tepid water is not hot, it is not warm, it is slightly less than warm, but not cold..."

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

In other words, room temperature?   :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryanrrx on February 02, 2011, 05:59:18 PM
unbeliveable I used mine for protection today
need not tell the incriminating story!!

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on February 05, 2011, 05:40:53 AM
Used my Cybertool to take apart and modify my brand new Sennheiser headphones as per this video 555 mod make it a 595 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQ8PzBrHXE#ws) . Went very successfully and I now have clearer less muddy bass response and a slightly more open soundstage. 10 minutes well spent.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 05, 2011, 09:36:05 AM
I wired in a radio into my car lastnight using just a Wave , bit kit and Monarch 300 . Went without a hitch too  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on February 05, 2011, 02:13:18 PM
Used my Cybertool to take apart and modify my brand new Sennheiser headphones as per this video  . Went very successfully and I now have clearer less muddy bass response and a slightly more open soundstage. 10 minutes well spent.

Thanks for posting that.  I might have to pick up a pair of 555's. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on February 05, 2011, 02:53:43 PM
They are quite nice. My laptop can't really drive them properly, but they sound great regardless. That mod didn't make the bass any stronger like some people claim (though I could very well just be at my sound card's limit, not the headphone's) but the bass responds a bit quicker if that makes any sense, and def. sounded noticeably clearer. Opened up the sound stage a hair too so distant sounds are that little bit further away sounding. Subtle changes, but well worth the trivial time and effort.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on February 05, 2011, 05:10:16 PM
They are quite nice. My laptop can't really drive them properly, but they sound great regardless.

You should try a Turtle Beach Amigo II (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829118008) (or a Micro II (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829118007&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Sound+Card-_-Turtle+Beach/Voyetra-_-29118007)).  It's not "audiophile quality", nor is it quite as nice as a dedicated headphone amp, but for the price it's a huge improvement over onboard audio.  It' very portable and drives higher impedance loads well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on February 05, 2011, 05:36:45 PM
I just used my Paratool to put a new vaccination tag on a dog harness.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mate on February 05, 2011, 06:07:19 PM
Used my Cybertool 34 to assemble my new gaming pc  :D .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NutSAK on February 05, 2011, 09:02:17 PM
Used my Cybertool 34 to assemble my new gaming pc  :D .

Man, there's no better use for a CT34 than that!  Fun to do and very exciting when the job is done.  I'm envious!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: craigy on February 06, 2011, 01:44:38 AM
today i used my classic to open a packet of rich tea cut a new screen protector for my phone package up a knife ive sold open my letters. no big multi tools needed
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 07, 2011, 10:22:30 AM
I fitted a radio into my car and the only tool I used was the Wave and bit kit . This is a pic of me using a hex bit to finish screwing in the arial .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0091.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on February 07, 2011, 01:02:45 PM
Had a MUT arvo , used the scrapper/awl for pilot holes for the hooks for my LEATHERMAN banner hanging in my shed  8) 8) 8) cut some wire too  :D. I forgot the awl does not lock & held the tool wrong & it almost folded onto my hand  :oops:.

Used the MUT's hammer + a bit of scrap too loosen the SMURPHING pool filter's SMURPHING locking collar , worked a LOT better than my usual 1/4 brick + broken wooden stake  :D :D. Actually made me smile which is a rare thing when it comes to me & my pool  ::) ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 07, 2011, 04:29:19 PM
Went to investigate a couple of guys who were rope climbing off the cliff and we were concerned with their safety .They appeared to know what they were doing and we offered them some extra safety tips . One of the guys couldn't undo a Carabiner he had used for climbing , they stretch after being under load and the locking collar can be hard to undo . The Wave made short work of it and he was quite gratefull .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hawkchucker on February 07, 2011, 05:15:46 PM
Used mine to but a battery cable back on the golf cart for a winter dirive.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: craigy on February 07, 2011, 11:25:31 PM
opened some tv wall tsharpened my pencil few times cut my shoelaceopened my post cut some insolation tape that needed to be neat all with my vic classic yet again its suprised me.so handy best money ive spent on a knife in the last few months for sure.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Tsquare on February 08, 2011, 01:14:17 AM
Used my Fuse to change the batteries on several wireless motion detectors.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Malarauko on February 08, 2011, 09:33:35 PM
Starting in the morning:

Opened letters, fixed glasses, tightened screws on drawers, opened bottles, tightened more screws on a door, tightened screws on a table, opened a can, cut up paper, cut up string and rope (I kinda went out of my way to do this job just to test the hook on my Tti which hasn't seen too much action just yet), opened a lid on a can, cut my nails and tightened the screws on the same drawer again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: craigy on February 08, 2011, 11:23:40 PM
same day for the vic more package opening more letter opening cut my nails filed nails fixed some ariel cable ends on sharpened few pencils another good day for the victorinox i think. :tool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigFatTon on February 11, 2011, 06:33:43 PM
Used the Serrated sheepsfoot on my LM ST300 to cut through a sweater or some kind of fabric that got tangled up in my bobcat brush-mower. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on February 12, 2011, 12:01:09 AM
My Swisschamp scissors got a good workout today. Cut the straps off an old waist pack to use the main compartment as an organizer inside my Maratac BOB. Works perfectly for added storage in "The Bag". I also cut apart an old back belt from a previous job for it's velcro and elastic straps. Working to see if I can make some more pockets and such for my bag to keep things neater.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 12, 2011, 02:57:30 AM
Well, today in the lab, one of the techs came to me with our ancient Geiger counter.  The batteries had been in it for at least 10 years.  Problem was, the handle over the battery cover had been bent and the cover couldn't be fully opened to remove the batteries.  The tech didn't know what they were going to do, so they came to me.  :)

Using my EDC Cybertimer, I partially disassembled the top cover enough to rotate the handle out of the way, and removed the batteries.  SAK to the rescue.

Pic of the Cybertimer:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/cybertimer/P1010019.jpg)

Our Geiger counter looks similar to this one:

(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/geekdad/images/2009/02/04/geiger_counter.jpg)

 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Tabasco on February 12, 2011, 03:38:51 AM
Stranded away from my dedicated tools, I used my LM Crunch and a old Hioki 3211 Pencil DMM to change a defective color wheel and metal halide lamp & ballast for a custom fiber optic chandelier . After it was working again, I could not stop gawking at it, as it changed colors  :D. Simply enthralling to watch

Almost identical fixture:  http://www.wiedamark.com/fiberopticmeteorchandelier.aspx (http://www.wiedamark.com/fiberopticmeteorchandelier.aspx)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on February 12, 2011, 01:33:39 PM
Pulled a stray lump of copper out of my mother's outside tap with my SwissTool.  It was preventing the washer seating properly so it wouldn't turn off.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 12, 2011, 09:26:08 PM
Used my Style CS to open the package that my Gerber 400 came in .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 13, 2011, 02:46:54 AM
Used my ST Spirit X to slice some bacon for my kids... Did it just for fun, and they just like to see this polished peace of metal. While dinning I gave it to my son to play with, so he eat all of his meal...  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 13, 2011, 12:47:07 PM
And today, Spirit X to change toillete seat, and clean some drains on bath tub and sink...

I'm convinced today that I need full sized SwissTool. Not that Spirit couldn't do the job, just needed another pair of pliers to hold screw (rusted) while unscrewing a nut...

Thaught to make some pics doing it, but you wouldn't like it...  :pok: :pok: :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 13, 2011, 12:54:23 PM
And today, Spirit X to change toillete seat, and clean some drains on bath tub and sink...

I'm convinced today that I need full sized SwissTool. Not that Spirit couldn't do the job, just needed another pair of pliers to hold screw (rusted) while unscrewing a nut...

Thaught to make some pics doing it, but you wouldn't like it...  :pok: :pok: :D :D :D

I hope you gave it (and your hands) a good wash afterwards. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 13, 2011, 01:03:25 PM
And today, Spirit X to change toillete seat, and clean some drains on bath tub and sink...

I'm convinced today that I need full sized SwissTool. Not that Spirit couldn't do the job, just needed another pair of pliers to hold screw (rusted) while unscrewing a nut...

Thaught to make some pics doing it, but you wouldn't like it...  :pok: :pok: :D :D :D

I hope you gave it (and your hands) a good wash afterwards. :D

Spirit is in the dishwasher as we speak, and my hands were rubbed with brush, several times, over half hour...  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 13, 2011, 01:38:32 PM
While I'm on this topic; I used my SC2 to make up some packaging to go off the Denmark. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 13, 2011, 01:39:15 PM
And today, Spirit X to change toillete seat, and clean some drains on bath tub and sink...

I'm convinced today that I need full sized SwissTool. Not that Spirit couldn't do the job, just needed another pair of pliers to hold screw (rusted) while unscrewing a nut...

Thaught to make some pics doing it, but you wouldn't like it...  :pok: :pok: :D :D :D

I hope you gave it (and your hands) a good wash afterwards. :D

Spirit is in the dishwasher as we speak, and my hands were rubbed with brush, several times, over half hour...  :D

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/222/a/d/phew_by_imsweet.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on February 13, 2011, 01:45:52 PM
And today, Spirit X to change toillete seat, and clean some drains on bath tub and sink...

I'm convinced today that I need full sized SwissTool. Not that Spirit couldn't do the job, just needed another pair of pliers to hold screw (rusted) while unscrewing a nut...

Thaught to make some pics doing it, but you wouldn't like it...  :pok: :pok: :D :D :D

  :pok: You need a
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 13, 2011, 02:00:13 PM
And today, Spirit X to change toillete seat, and clean some drains on bath tub and sink...

I'm convinced today that I need full sized SwissTool. Not that Spirit couldn't do the job, just needed another pair of pliers to hold screw (rusted) while unscrewing a nut...

Thaught to make some pics doing it, but you wouldn't like it...  :pok: :pok: :D :D :D

  :pok: You need a

Well it's not a hex head on screw, it's more of square, rusted and... Don't know right word, but edges are eaten, and it is easy to slip... I've used this

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/_52050_144275.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on February 15, 2011, 11:20:59 AM
I used my Victorinox Classic to open my wife's package of Valentine's Day chocolates :P

I sure hope she won't notice I ate half of them  :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 15, 2011, 11:45:14 AM
I used my Victorinox Classic to open my wife's package of Valentine's Day chocolates :P

I sure hope she won't notice I ate half of them  :angel:

Nope... I'm  shure she won't!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on February 15, 2011, 02:24:04 PM
Here comes the :rant:... So long Reinier. Nice to meet you. :-\

:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 15, 2011, 02:45:18 PM
Now that's chivalry!!  :salute:

Protecting her against temptation, diabetes and tooth decay.
A true gent if ever there was one!
 :tu:

(I bet she doesn't appreciate your suffering for her though) :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on February 15, 2011, 02:52:37 PM
Hehe :P

Oh, did I mention it was me who gave her those chocolates in the first place? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on February 15, 2011, 03:27:05 PM
Hehe :P

Oh, did I mention it was me who gave her those chocolates in the first place? :D

I think you should've followed the MT.O creed:  When in doubt, buy both [boxes, and keep one for yourself; leave the other untouched. :P]
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 15, 2011, 07:57:58 PM
Well not really today, but past few months I've used ST Spirit and SwissChamp for this....

http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/?action=view&current=Bor.mp4 (http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/?action=view&current=Bor.mp4)


 :D :D :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Malarauko on February 15, 2011, 10:28:14 PM
Well not really today, but past few months I've used ST Spirit and SwissChamp for this....

http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/?action=view&current=Bor.mp4 (http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/?action=view&current=Bor.mp4)


 :D :D :cheers:
I've got a swisschamp and I knew it was versatile but this.... :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 15, 2011, 10:40:37 PM
Well not really today, but past few months I've used ST Spirit and SwissChamp for this....

http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/?action=view&current=Bor.mp4 (http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/?action=view&current=Bor.mp4)


 :D :D :cheers:

Those really are good scissors! :o

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on February 15, 2011, 10:45:44 PM
I used a new Shrade Tough Tool to nearly take the end of my finger off :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 16, 2011, 04:58:46 PM
I used a new Shrade Tough Tool to nearly take the end of my finger off :D

Scalpel: check  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on February 16, 2011, 06:28:59 PM
I used a new Shrade Tough Tool to nearly take the end of my finger off :D


Ouch!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 16, 2011, 07:45:14 PM
Used my Sideclip for some pulling, pushing, prying and cutting at work.. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 16, 2011, 09:50:28 PM
Pencil sharpening, opening packages, and pretending it was a moving component in a large assembly to demonstrate to a contractor how I needed it to work  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 16, 2011, 10:28:59 PM
Used the large flat driver to get the back off a team mates pager so he could record the serial number and the bottle opener for my beer and the can operner to open a tin of baked beans for my dinner . All on a Gerber MP400.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: REDxBULL on February 18, 2011, 05:24:32 PM
Well at work we have 8 foot tall reels of fiber, all solid wood probably upwards of 2,000 pounds.  I rolled one into place and I forgot to grab a 2x4 to stop it from rolling away and crashing into something important.  There wasn't anything within running distance so I pulled out the Blast  :D.  Worked great, not even a scratch. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on February 21, 2011, 07:41:30 PM
Manly stuff there Redbull  :tu:

I have just given my Kick a wash after visiting my Mum at the weekend
She got me to move and open some sacks of what she said is manure but looked like horse s**t to me  :ahhh

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Kick/200211016.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 21, 2011, 10:19:05 PM
Manly stuff there Redbull  :tu:

I have just given my Kick a wash after visiting my Mum at the weekend
She got me to move and open some sacks of what she said is manure but looked like horse s**t to me  :ahhh

Like that SOG Vcutter and 1/4 driver.  :tu:

Oh and that Horse manure?  Great for strawberries.


So, just finished swapping external hard drive bays with my Cybertimer 41.  Worked like a charm.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 208 on February 22, 2011, 04:04:40 AM
Yesterday I used my LM Core to unscrew a transformer plug to an alarm system, so the client's malfunctioning alarm would stop "beeping" and the client (who will be 87 years old tomorrow) could get some rest.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 22, 2011, 08:21:28 AM
I used my ST300's blade to cut all sorts of stuff today.  I also used the hard wire cutters to snip some coat hangers to make car stereo clip release tools.  I was trying to repair my Mustang's faulty stock stereo, but it looks like it is shot and I have to buy a stereo now.  Kinda puts a damper on getting the car last week, but I will make do.   :-\

BTW, that coat hanger didn't even mark the replaceable cutters on my ST, and the lower hard wire cutters just chewed right through.  Best cutters on any MT I've owned.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on February 23, 2011, 12:35:27 AM
I used my ST300's blade to cut all sorts of stuff today.  I also used the hard wire cutters to snip some coat hangers to make car stereo clip release tools.  I was trying to repair my Mustang's faulty stock stereo, but it looks like it is shot and I have to buy a stereo now.  Kinda puts a damper on getting the car last week, but I will make do.   :-\

BTW, that coat hanger didn't even mark the replaceable cutters on my ST, and the lower hard wire cutters just chewed right through.  Best cutters on any MT I've owned.

replaceable cutters?
I had no idea.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 25, 2011, 02:28:06 AM
Used my Atwood Poltergeist to change the wiper blades on the car.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: darkhawk on February 25, 2011, 06:21:47 AM
today my blast was a pulling hair from a clogged drain for a friend

simply glamerous
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 26, 2011, 06:52:34 PM
Used my Kick to build up a new bed frame for my daughter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 28, 2011, 12:44:17 PM
Although I had Spirit X and SAK Solo in my pocket, I wanted to give a try to my new combo Squirt P4 and SAK Manager...

Job description - changing a plug on small fan heater, the old one has burnt
Job difficulty - 3/5 - due to melted plastic and bakelite in plug there were bit hard to unscrew
Job succes - job done in aprox 15min, heater working (I don't smell any burning... Yet!!  :D )
Used tools:
1. Squirt P4 - blade, large flat screwdriver, wire cutters
2. SAK Manager - blade, flat screwdriver on nail file (one screw was recessed in plastic housing), wire striper on bottle opener

Score:

P4 - 5/5
Manager - 5/5

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0212.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0211.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0213.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 01, 2011, 07:38:06 PM
I didn't take pictures, but...

Charge ALX, Squirt ES4 and Vic Farmer used to install the heater and wire up the heated floor in the bathroom remodel.

I'll try to get pics of the bathroom... :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on March 01, 2011, 07:41:33 PM
I didn't take pictures, but...

Charge ALX, Squirt ES4 and Vic Farmer used to install the heater and wire up the heated floor in the bathroom remodel.

I'll try to get pics of the bathroom... :-[

No pics, no job...  :pok: :pok:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on March 01, 2011, 07:48:45 PM
Not today's work and already posted in another thread, but also posting it here anyway... :D

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Misc/Eee/IMG_3291.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Misc/Eee/IMG_3294.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 01, 2011, 08:39:43 PM
Pics make all the difference to this thread , nice job guys  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Woz on March 01, 2011, 10:42:25 PM
very basic: To get a stuck coin out of a shopping cart lock.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 02, 2011, 01:03:24 AM
Ok,

Today I had to repair the wheelbarrow and needed to use jamnuts to unstick the nut holding the barrow down.  Atwood Funnybone FTW

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/769642809_photobucket_16676_.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kareem on March 05, 2011, 09:24:13 PM
today i went to help the doctor at my job it was only for 3 minutes so i didnt take my freestyle with me and i took the minichamp since i use it every 2 minutes:P
any how, one of the chair's screws became lose and it started shaking when ever someone touched it, so the doctor told me that we should fix that the first thing tomorow i said damn i wish i had my leatherman with me, and when i put my hand in my pocket i found the ps4 just lying around i didnt even know it was on me i thought i only carred the minichamp
any how i fliped the chair open the mini pliers fixed the chair then looked at the doctor and he had this expresion on his face like "what the f--k did you just do? :|"
so yet again leatherman is AWESOME
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on March 05, 2011, 10:41:05 PM
today i went to help the doctor at my job it was only for 3 minutes so i didnt take my freestyle with me and i took the minichamp since i use it every 2 minutes:P
any how, one of the chair's screws became lose and it started shaking when ever someone touched it, so the doctor told me that we should fix that the first thing tomorow i said damn i wish i had my leatherman with me, and when i put my hand in my pocket i found the ps4 just lying around i didnt even know it was on me i thought i only carred the minichamp
any how i fliped the chair open the mini pliers fixed the chair then looked at the doctor and he had this expresion on his face like "what the f--k did you just do? :|"
so yet again leatherman is AWESOME

"its like heart surgery..... but with a chair." he proclaimed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on March 06, 2011, 09:13:48 PM
The wife and I were at a local eatery having breakfast this morning. She was looking at the newspaper ads and saw some coupons she wanted. Normally I would pull out my Buck Vantage pro, but thinking that was to large I remembered my Leatherman Style. So I used the knife (easier than the scissors) and cut her coupons with out drawing the attention of the whole restaurant. +1 Leatherman Style
The only bad thing was the nail nick chipped my finger nail wish it was toward the blade tip more. >:(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM
Vic Executive was used to fix a coworkers glasses this morning.  Tweezers put the screw back into place then, flat head end of orange peeler screwed it back into place. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on March 07, 2011, 07:57:34 AM
Vic Executive was used to fix a coworkers glasses this morning.  Tweezers put the screw back into place then, flat head end of orange peeler screwed it back into place.
I bet they were happy to see again.  =)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 07, 2011, 08:48:40 AM
Not today, but yesterday.  No pics, as I was at work and in a huge hurry, plus I had my employees around and needed to keep them motivated. 

I was assembling a new fleet of rental bikes for my Resort, (I hate this part of my fleet, they are a pain), and most of the work was just a Hex key and a ratchet set, but the brake cables kept slipping out as we were trying to adjust them, and the little cable end that was "crimped" onto the end kept shooting off like a rocket.  I used the crimpers on my ST300 to properly crimp the little buggers back on, probably about 9 of the 15 bikes needed this.  I also used the pliers to rip out the staples holding the boxes together and the really awesome serrated blade to cut any and all zip ties on the bikes, as there were many.  All in all it was a fun little project and I got to show off my newest addition and get a feel for how it takes work.  Despite the weight I always carry the ST300, and it has helped me quite a bit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 08, 2011, 03:21:18 PM
Used pry tool on SwissTool to unclip the rubber seals around the Toyota's headlights.  How exciting (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/sleep.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 08, 2011, 05:49:11 PM
Used pry tool on SwissTool to unclip the rubber seals around the Toyota's headlights.  How exciting (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/sleep.gif)

It's not "How exciting"

It's "Oh, what a feeling"
 ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kareem on March 08, 2011, 10:07:49 PM
today the power went out in the clinic and fortunately there were three electricians but no tools so hup hup came the ps4,freestyle,vic craftsman xD
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 08, 2011, 11:53:40 PM
Used the Tinker to fiddle with as I waited for the Doc!  Open "click", close "snap"  ahhhhh, I love that snap!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on March 09, 2011, 12:01:00 AM
Used the Tinker to fiddle with as I waited for the Doc!  Open "click", close "snap"  ahhhhh, I love that snap!

lol, I can relate.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 09, 2011, 12:18:35 AM
Used the Tinker to fiddle with as I waited for the Doc!  Open "click", close "snap"  ahhhhh, I love that snap!

lol, I can relate.
It's SAK relief!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hawkchucker on March 09, 2011, 12:40:20 AM
Used my Niel special SAK to aid in soldering a new 9volt battery end onto my laser rangefinder I broke. Note to self... Never just pull on the battery to remove it from its connector.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 09, 2011, 10:30:51 AM
today the power went out in the clinic and fortunately there were three electricians but no tools so hup hup came the ps4,freestyle,vic craftsman xD




 :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 10, 2011, 01:59:40 AM
I attempted to fix a buzzer actuator in the rear of one of my Buses at work.  Turns out we are missing wires so I have to wait for new wiring and a new switch for it.  ST300 did a great job of disassembling the panels, stripping wire, and crimping splices. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Griffster on March 10, 2011, 10:37:41 PM
Used my TTi to fix a camera up on a roof, after my stoopid cordless driver packed up. I love my Leatherman.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on March 10, 2011, 10:52:39 PM
Used my TTi to fix a camera up on a roof, after my stoopid cordless driver packed up. I love my Leatherman.

And that's the real beauty of MTs.  They may never be the best tool for the job but when the right tool fails you've got workable backup.



Today I used my SwissTool to hold banana plugs whilst I soldered leads into them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on March 10, 2011, 10:58:14 PM
I didn't do it, but Kim used my tinker today to open her stubborn microwave pizza wrapper.  Grrrr...it was a tough battle, but she prevailed.  Silly girl, she actually asked me as she was wrestling with it, "Don't you have your knife?"  LOL! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Griffster on March 10, 2011, 11:09:17 PM


And that's the real beauty of MTs.  They may never be the best tool for the job but when the right tool fails you've got workable backup.

[/quote]

Yeah, but now I want a new Lithium cordless drill!!   >:D

Bosch GSB 18 V-LI Professional. 
 :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 10, 2011, 11:18:46 PM
   :drool:

http://www.tradetoolpro.co.uk/bosch-gsb-18-v-li-professional-lboxx.html (http://www.tradetoolpro.co.uk/bosch-gsb-18-v-li-professional-lboxx.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on March 10, 2011, 11:30:17 PM
bosch?

its all about dewalt :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Griffster on March 11, 2011, 12:42:09 AM
I'm with Sparky, that one would be good enough for my needs. 

I have a pair of Bosch domestic NiCad drills, which have lasted me well for well over 10-12 years (can't remember exactly when I bought them).  Anyway, it was a hammer drill and a drill/driver with 3 batteries for about £130.  The batteries are finally screwed and I can't be bothered with trying to get them going again.  Sooooo.......  I might go shopping!   :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Fishnuts2 on March 11, 2011, 04:12:20 AM
I finally found a use for the hook tool on my SAK Fieldmaster.  I used it to reinstall a piece of plastic siding on a house.  Just hook it under the lip on the siding and slide it along the edge to "rehook" them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on March 11, 2011, 04:19:06 AM
I used my fuse to pull my belt threw the sheath of my super tool. LOL
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 6thtexas on March 14, 2011, 03:22:47 AM
Used the PST in my pocket to fix my daughter's bracelet
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on March 17, 2011, 01:52:25 PM
My ST arrived today, so in good time..  :D

I've broke my USB housing, and this is a second time, first time it just splitted in half and a little super glue fixed it, now it broke... And ST to the rescue...

Yes I know I could use it as it was, but what fun is in that?!  :D :D And not to mention that I've decided earlier to slim and trim down my USB...  8) 8) :multi:

First I scraped old super glue with awl and used large screwdriver/pry bar to open the housing.

Than I cut off a little plastic thingy used for sliding USB in and out of housing with serrated blade! (Dunc matey, you were right, forget the scissors I'll EDC a S4, serrated blade is wicked  :salute: :salute: :tu:)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0232.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0233.jpg)

Then awl again for drilling a hole in plastic for split ring...

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0235.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0236.jpg)

A straight blade to cut some insulation tape...

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0237.jpg)

And voila:

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0238.jpg)

Multitool = 45eur
Insulation tape = 1eur
Playing DIY with SwissTool = Pricelless!!

 :tu: :tu: :D :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2011, 02:30:56 PM
Edcgear, Have you seen this stuff?  good for Mods like yours maybe  :)

http://sugru.com/ (http://sugru.com/)

See reply no44  ;)

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,23819.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,23819.0.html)

 :cheers:


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on March 17, 2011, 03:34:11 PM
Great stuff sparky... Me like it!!  8) :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on March 17, 2011, 08:46:10 PM
hey edcgear

where did you get that keychain case for the leatherman squirt?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on March 18, 2011, 07:09:05 AM
hey edcgear

where did you get that keychain case for the leatherman squirt?

WH867 added it in trade we made recently... Did I said he is a great guy?? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 18, 2011, 11:15:58 AM
Than I cut off a little plastic thingy used for sliding USB in and out of housing with serrated blade! (Dunc matey, you were right, forget the scissors I'll EDC a S4, serrated blade is wicked  :salute: :salute: :tu:)


 :salute:   ;)

Lastnight I used the pliers on my Gerber MP400 to remove the screw on aerial fitting off the back of a radio set on a lifeboat .Apparently they had been struggling for ages because all the sets of pliers they had were too big to fit in and use behind the boat console . I turned up and done it within a couple of minutes  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kareem on March 19, 2011, 12:33:54 AM
not going to say much just
grill, fire, ps4, AWESOME :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: e17 on March 21, 2011, 04:32:47 PM
I've used my SOG, yesterday, to make two holes in a tomatoe juice can to mix with my vodka.

 :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 22, 2011, 01:02:49 AM
Not today, but my Swissgrip had a good work out this weekend. Fitted some lighting in the bathroom on the boat with nothing but the Swissgrip, and also repaired a 72 LED work light. Why did they discontinue it - what a great bit of kit
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Malarauko on March 22, 2011, 05:21:23 PM
Used a SAK while out paintballing.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on March 24, 2011, 04:13:31 PM
was out today and saw a large patch of stubble on my face that the razor missed. The Spyder UKPK was employed as a straight razor, not ideal, but did get rid of the hair without taking my face with it.
Title: Re: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on March 24, 2011, 06:30:11 PM
was out today and saw a large patch of stubble on my face that the razor missed. The Spyder UKPK was employed as a straight razor, not ideal, but did get rid of the hair without taking my face with it.

So I'm not the only one who does that. I feel less strange now. :D
Sent via Tapatalk, sorry for the spelling.
Title: Re: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on March 27, 2011, 12:01:59 AM
was out today and saw a large patch of stubble on my face that the razor missed. The Spyder UKPK was employed as a straight razor, not ideal, but did get rid of the hair without taking my face with it.

So I'm not the only one who does that. I feel less strange now. :D
Sent via Tapatalk, sorry for the spelling.

that's what this forum is here for.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on March 27, 2011, 01:34:56 AM
Used ST300 my favorite multi tool for now to say some tree branches to burn in my fire.  :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 02, 2011, 12:46:25 PM
I've used saw on SwissTool to cut a part of wooden pallet that got in the way while unscrewing broken plastic pipe with valve which I needed replaced on 100lit plastic tank mount on pallet.

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0245.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0244.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0243.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Slika0242.jpg)

Saw score in my book 10/10
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smitty44 on April 02, 2011, 08:26:15 PM
Looks like you had you hands full Edcgear,that swisstool is a hard worker. :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Malarauko on April 02, 2011, 11:45:30 PM
Well today I was assembling chairs, fixing a chiller and just generally making stuff work again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 03, 2011, 12:07:48 AM
Used my Freestyle and Super Tinker to get a paint tint machine unclogged and running again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 03, 2011, 02:14:03 AM
I used my pulse as a sort of press.  I was pushing thumbtacks into wood, and they weren't going in easy.  My fingers started to crater where the head of the tack was, so I pulled out the pulse and held it flat against the tacks and pushed.  Worked like a charm!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on April 03, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
used leatherman wave to put a new watch battery in.
its a little tricky, even though I've changed the batts twice on this watch.

also used the wave crimp/cut guitar strings and tighten screws on my 412 and 112 peavey amps.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 03, 2011, 11:01:37 AM
Looks like you had you hands full Edcgear,that swisstool is a hard worker. :salute:

Oh yes it is a hard worker... Cut trough 2 layers of wooden boards it's 4cm thick...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 11, 2011, 07:57:36 PM
Used the Explorer really early this morning to make my dinner (opened a can of tuna...I LOVE doing that!) and used the red Cadet today to sharpen my pencil because *gasp* I forgot my pen!!!!   :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 11, 2011, 09:38:16 PM
I gave my bnib LM Genus to my wife for gardening, but ended up cutting far more branches than her..   ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: joebw on April 12, 2011, 12:51:45 AM
Hi,

Used my Juice SC2 to pull picture hooks out of the walls in a room about to be refinished.

Best - Joe
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 13, 2011, 02:36:57 PM
SwissTool

Few days ago I've stripped some wires, reassembled lamp, connected them lamp socket, assembled lamp and screw it uned kitchen cabinet...

Woila wife!!

And now she complaints, and want another lamp like that on the other side of cabinet...

Last night SwissTool did some job again...

Door handle got loosen and stayed in my hand while closing the door, small screw which holds it togeter got loosen, so I tight him up and while dooing that I've noticed few more loosen screws, so ST fixed that too...

Did I mentioned that ST is my favorite allrounder?!? Just like how hefty it feels in hand, and how capable it is! Awesom tool IMHO!  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on April 14, 2011, 10:05:49 AM
SwissTool

Few days ago I've stripped some wires, reassembled lamp, connected them lamp socket, assembled lamp and screw it uned kitchen cabinet...

Woila wife!!

And now she complaints, and want another lamp like that on the other side of cabinet...

Last night SwissTool did some job again...

Door handle got loosen and stayed in my hand while closing the door, small screw which holds it togeter got loosen, so I tight him up and while dooing that I've noticed few more loosen screws, so ST fixed that too...

Did I mentioned that ST is my favorite allrounder?!? Just like how hefty it feels in hand, and how capable it is! Awesom tool IMHO!  :multi:

my lamp went out and i pulled out the soldering iron and fixed it.......... BUT now the goose neck won't stay tight.
I'll try some super glue.

maybe I should just get a new lamp.  LOL

(btw used the s2)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on April 17, 2011, 05:52:48 AM
Yesterday when hooking up my trailer noticed one of the contact pins had come loose  :think: :think:.
I had the MUT in the car but the small electric screw would be too small for the MUT  :think:.
Nup took the smaller of the 3 MUT bits out & used it out of the tool  ,  worked a charm  8) 8).
Used the MUT's hammer to whack in our chicken run's supporting stakes  8) 8). Hammer on a MT  8) 8) 8) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on April 18, 2011, 09:12:55 PM
Used the Explorer Plus to sharpen my pencil today in between classes.  I know I've done that before, but I really like doing it.  It's relaxing for a few moments anyway.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thamesides on April 22, 2011, 10:01:44 PM
Used my old faithful battered 30 year old SAK to try & fix the vacum cleaaner.The philips head for most of the screws until I couldn't reach the deeper screws.Then the flat part pfthe bottle opener to leaver the casing apart.All to no avail after years of loyal service the vacum cleaner had expired.Steve
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 22, 2011, 10:53:11 PM
My old Huntsman became very handy opening beer/wine bottles today at a very nice easter dinner with
guests and family..  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 23, 2011, 06:48:25 AM
I used my new swisschamp to open the package containing my new spirit!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on April 23, 2011, 07:15:31 AM
Used a SOG PowerLock to tighten up some phillips head screws at work.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on April 23, 2011, 07:56:51 AM
I used my new swisschamp to open the package containing my new spirit!
Hard to top that feeling... ;)  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Cyclone82 on April 23, 2011, 10:11:10 AM
I used the phillips head screwdriver (well really its just a pointy thing ;) ) on my LM squirt PS4 to pop off and re-fit the letter 'C' key button on my computer keyboard which came loose.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 23, 2011, 06:55:48 PM
I used my new swisschamp to open the package containing my new spirit!
Hard to top that feeling... ;)  :cheers:

It sure is!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 6thtexas on April 24, 2011, 06:22:20 AM
I fixed a deer feeder with my PSTII
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edap617 on April 24, 2011, 08:08:16 AM
I use the beer bottle opener of my Micra to open 6 bottles of beer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 24, 2011, 09:59:43 AM
I used the awl on my spirit today to ream a hole in a tire so I could patch it.  Worked perfectly!  The serrated blade made simple work of cutting the plugs to length as well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on April 28, 2011, 02:01:17 AM
Dat before yesterday I used my SwissChamp to begin building a new cabinet/book shelf. My GF then used my Cybertool to finish the job after I left for a job interview (God I love her), then yesterday I used the Cybertool to build my new computer. No use today as I was at my new job. It's been a damn good couple days :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on April 28, 2011, 02:56:30 AM
I made the mistake of wearing a new set of shoes to work a booth at an industry show, so I used the scissors on my Juice to cut some mole skin to size.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 01, 2011, 06:29:32 PM
Tenacious and SwissGrip had some serious job today... Went BBQ, so Tenacious was in charge of meat, bread, onion...  And for SG there was crucial job for bottle opener!!!  :D :D :salute: :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on May 02, 2011, 04:50:55 AM
I used my camo leatherman charge to put in screws to hold up the new curtains and rods. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 02, 2011, 06:52:36 AM
I put my spirit to use doing a very common task, pulling fuses from one of my fleet vehicles.  It's a custom open air Tram with trailer that seats 20.  The trailer has lights so it's street legal, but the way it's wired makes it very easy to wear away the insulation on the harness, so we have a weekly short that blows a fuse and kills the whole Tram in the middle of the smurfing road with a half a smurfing load of guests in their smurfing bathing suits that want my smurfing head!  I made a code 3 run to the local hardware store and picked up some fuses to get it going again.  My driver was very patient and kept most our guests laughing about it, but it still doesn't look good.  Just one more reason I can justify wearing a Multi on my belt when I'm in dress slacks and polished shoes. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 03, 2011, 03:01:35 PM
Used the awl on my Farmer to take a chunk out of my right thumb! :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 03, 2011, 03:12:14 PM
Ouch!!  :oops: :oops:

But then, it isn't really yours untill it bites you...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on May 03, 2011, 11:48:14 PM
SwissChamp's Phillips and Flathead drivers were used to help re-attach the side skirt of my GF's car.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 208 on May 04, 2011, 02:17:14 AM
Used the phillips on my LM Core to remove a taillight housing on a company vehicle, in order to replace a bulb.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Cyclone82 on May 04, 2011, 10:48:21 AM
I used the scissors on a Work Champ to trim some cloth insulating sleeving on a motorcycle stator.
Tried to use the scissors on my LM PS4 to trim a finger nail but failed miserably. They are horrible scissors.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on May 04, 2011, 01:59:58 PM
I used the scissors on a Work Champ to trim some cloth insulating sleeving on a motorcycle stator.
Tried to use the scissors on my LM PS4 to trim a finger nail but failed miserably. They are horrible scissors.

That surprises me.  I carried a PS4 while on vacation last month and used them to trim some toe nails.  They worked very well.  Accurate cut with no ragged edges.   Were you trying to trim a finger nail on your right hand using the scissors in your left hand?  They are right handed scissors.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Cyclone82 on May 04, 2011, 04:08:15 PM
Using them in my right hand to cut nail on left. I just dont like how mine are very flimsy at the pivot and the lever sort of bottoms out on the main body of the tool. I dont like the feel/action of the scissors and they don't open up far. Maybe my nails are too tough! No way would i be able to cut a toe nail with these thats for sure.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GraysonK on May 05, 2011, 12:34:57 AM
Ok, so it wasn't a SAK or a MT, but today in class my professor wanted to demonstrate something and said, "I wish I'd have brought a flashlight" so being the ever so helpful person I am, I got into my bag and pulled out...My Mini Mag!  Yay!  My classmates laughed, but hey, you gotta be prepared.  :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: pipedreams on May 05, 2011, 03:13:08 AM
Used the Cybertool to work on a hearing screener at work. (http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd0bc6-f992-f09a.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on May 05, 2011, 05:31:18 AM
Used my swisstool rs to cut fibers from a flag that had ripped and became unattached from the string holding it and run the string through it so I could rehang it as my curtain. Yep you read that right in my room I have my blind then for my curtain I have a 2pac flag. So nice to be watched by a hot dead man sleeping. Lol :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Cyclone82 on May 05, 2011, 01:14:48 PM
Used the awseome PS4 knife blade to open a the plastic bag packaging around a sulphuric acid pack for a lead acid bike battery.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Millhouse on May 06, 2011, 04:54:08 PM
Using my Skeletool to crack some nuts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on May 06, 2011, 11:56:50 PM
Used my new black oxide Kick to open several bags of mulch.  Very manly.

That black oxide finish wears off very quickly in the pocket with lots of other stuff, but I like the look of a well-used multitool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on May 07, 2011, 09:06:33 AM
Used my new black oxide Kick to open several bags of mulch.  Very manly.

That black oxide finish wears off very quickly in the pocket with lots of other stuff, but I like the look of a well-used multitool.

the BO does look good well used, but at first your like....I scratched it!..later its like..who cares.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on May 12, 2011, 07:00:01 PM
My always present SwissChamp was used to help put together our new aquarium setup. That included being completely submerged to trim a couple plants. No rust  :D  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on May 13, 2011, 01:54:23 AM
Knifeless Fuse helped out cutting up wire to build a frame on my allotment today.

Oh, and the strawberries are starting to ripen.... makes it all worth it :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on May 15, 2011, 07:04:14 PM
Changed a fuse with my Swisstool RS  :tu: These tools pay for themselves :D

Obviously if I had Fuse I would have used that to change the fuse but it could have got complicated  :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on May 15, 2011, 07:30:52 PM
Used my trusty RECAROtm Sideclip to open a draining valve. I had to empty my heatingsystem to change/seal off a radiator that started to leak earlier today..  :P :P
(I did use a Knipex plier and a Bacho wrench for that job though..)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_62BM8mgZsqk/TdAM2ql1-zI/AAAAAAAAG90/8NpyLue5ysw/s288/DSC07812.JPG)  (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_62BM8mgZsqk/TdAM6Q-NfCI/AAAAAAAAG94/fN_sNirSOgE/s400/DSC07813.JPG)
Crimescene and about 60 kg of scrapmetal...  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on May 15, 2011, 08:16:20 PM
I opened way too many beers with my CS4 last night.   Good thing my friend's house is within walking distance from my home. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on May 16, 2011, 09:06:24 AM
I opened way too many beers with my CS4 last night.   Good thing my friend's house is within walking distance from my home.

love the juice opener for beer bottles.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 16, 2011, 07:34:09 PM
I used my blast's pliers to pull hooks out of about 10 fish mouths, I used the scissors to snip line about 5 times because my wife kept getting tangled, and I had a sunfish swallow a hook so he now owns said hook.  He's dead though, so technically it's still mine.  I then used the opener on my blast to open a bunch of mexican beer throughout the night.  Great day!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on May 17, 2011, 06:41:05 PM
Used my Fuse to gouge a lump out of my thumb. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on May 17, 2011, 10:41:42 PM
I used the pliers on my SC4 to pull some plate joining biscuits out of some furniture parts after doing a dry test assembly.

I bet you haven't seen that use listed here very often.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on May 17, 2011, 11:44:16 PM
Used my Fuse to gouge a lump out of my thumb. ::)

Oh mate, at least my knifeless version doesn't do that to me! :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on May 18, 2011, 12:01:21 AM
i beilive the scissors on my flair are about to be used to cut my finger nails
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on May 18, 2011, 12:20:00 AM
Used my Fuse to gouge a lump out of my thumb. ::)

Oh mate, at least my knifeless version doesn't do that to me! :D
The really stupid thing was I managed to do it with the pliers.  I was tugging at something that wouldn't move, slipped and swiped the tips across my right thumb. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on May 18, 2011, 09:48:22 AM
I used my blast's pliers to pull hooks out of about 10 fish mouths, I used the scissors to snip line about 5 times because my wife kept getting tangled, and I had a sunfish swallow a hook so he now owns said hook.  He's dead though, so technically it's still mine.  I then used the opener on my blast to open a bunch of mexican beer throughout the night.  Great day!

not that imported stuff! lol
sounds like a good time.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 18, 2011, 11:38:46 AM
Used my Charge ALX to pull the retaining clip of the grudgeon pin so I could remove the piston and cylinder of my Ducati.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bdl931 on May 20, 2011, 12:30:43 AM
Actually used my Leatherman MUT to clear a " Bolt override" stoppage! First time in my 10 yrs as a Weapons Tech I actually have seen this stoppage. Pic below.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on May 20, 2011, 02:49:43 AM
Woah, nice stoppage!

I've never used that kind of rifle, but I still don't see how it could even happen. (If I'm seeing it correctly, the bolt has moved forward but the round has missed the chamber?)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bdl931 on May 20, 2011, 05:52:44 PM
No idea how it happened, but the MUT cleared it in 2 seconds. Right place, right tool for the job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 21, 2011, 12:05:03 AM
Used my Skeletool to pull and replace some power washer gun gaskets. SO much easier with small pliers!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 24, 2011, 09:48:21 AM
Used my old style Wave pliers to push and pull needle with thread trough my working trousers, and then Waves scissors to cut the thread...  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ivanov on May 24, 2011, 10:00:40 AM
Yesterday I made a small home repairs. Very handy saw of Wenger Grip - sawed 2 species skirting board: wood and plastic. Excellent cut - accurate and quickly.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 665ae on May 24, 2011, 12:37:34 PM
I used my charge AL to loosen up some quick links at work tonight...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on May 25, 2011, 01:50:05 AM
Used the file on my Supertool 300 to clean the battery terminals on a riding mower.  Am I a stud or what?  Don't answer that!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/powerpickle/butterbean.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on May 25, 2011, 10:36:35 AM
ever used one of those battery terminal cleaning tools?
wire brush?
ST300?

that reminds me I need to clean mine.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on May 25, 2011, 11:32:23 AM
I do have one of those battery terminal cleaning brushes, and they work very well.

But using one would have required me to walk 30 feet to retrieve it, and we can't have that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on May 25, 2011, 10:20:53 PM
I do have one of those battery terminal cleaning brushes, and they work very well.

But using one would have required me to walk 30 feet to retrieve it, and we can't have that.

actually...I understand.

I have a feeling you would "fit in" over here in America. =)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on May 26, 2011, 12:18:03 AM
...I use the smallest screwdriver on my Wave on a daily basis to clean my razor....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 26, 2011, 01:27:49 AM
Used a Vic Cybertool 41 to repair and replace parts on the lab's automated stainer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on May 31, 2011, 04:39:31 PM
Lightning struck the pear tree in our front yard

(http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1px4lwE5mk1_YmUpC_C-dHymxjFoRl5PSvnOlChGMrAJeQGn8PHd7Systsif-0L32hC248tvs-5yzm9jKJHi7saQ/Tree%20Strike%201.jpg?psid=1)

Ii used the saw on my Juice CS4 to help clean up the mess

(http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pOvHFXazpzxmHqRfqyUXj2BG8hZrt7B3cnSHkvShMiYGlV1IvV4hjr4z7Eg0iPYpsLMDU6VxQOb8Q8NK7dLXb0A/Tree%20Strike%202.jpg?psid=1)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 31, 2011, 05:04:55 PM
Wow!  That's a fair bit of sawing for a 3 inch blade.  Impressive!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: El Rago on May 31, 2011, 05:06:48 PM
I have just recenlty received my Skeletool (yesterday as a matter of fact). I havent had much time to use it properly, but today it assisted me into planting some lettucces. I needed to cut the small plastic containers that house the lettucce plants, and even as it is a thin plastic, it is hard to just rip it open.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 04, 2011, 02:38:36 PM
Let a security guard use my Micra to cut off a security label, then used the Squirt bottle opener to open a weiss beer (takes two goes :( ), then used the Juice opener to open another Weiss beer (different beer brand, the opener works well  :) ), then used the micra opener to open another alcoholic beverage (no problems here)... things might get a bit blurry from here onwards..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on June 04, 2011, 05:19:43 PM
Let a security guard use my Micra to cut off a security label, then used the Squirt bottle opener to open a weiss beer (takes two goes :( ), then used the Juice opener to open another Weiss beer (different beer brand, the opener works well  :) ), then used the micra opener to open another alcoholic beverage (no problems here)... things might get a bit blurry from here onwards..
the opener on the Squirt really is poor, isn't it. ::) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 04, 2011, 06:27:47 PM
Vic SAK caplifters work really well IMHO.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 04, 2011, 07:14:53 PM
LM Wave in fixing locking mechanism on my car...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on June 04, 2011, 08:53:28 PM
Used the saw on my Juice CS4 to cut some sticks so the kids could roast marshmallows and used the bottle opener to remove the caps from a variety of beers from August Schell Brewing Company. :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on June 04, 2011, 08:55:14 PM
Wow!  That's a fair bit of sawing for a 3 inch blade.  Impressive!

A chain saw was used to clear most of the damaged branch, but I used the LM in tighter spots to avoid damaging the surviving wood.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on June 05, 2011, 10:02:45 AM
I was at a job with a bloke who had a New Wave....

Honestly, even if people arn't members here, everyone who owns a multi is a multi-nerd, and wants to compare tools.

Anyway, he reckoned my old wave was a hunk of poo, and has never been happier since he got his replaced with a new one under warranty....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 05, 2011, 10:23:20 AM
I was at a job with a bloke who had a New Wave....

Honestly, even if people arn't members here, everyone who owns a multi is a multi-nerd, and wants to compare tools.

Anyway, he reckoned my old wave was a hunk of poo, and has never been happier since he got his replaced with a new one under warranty....

Hope that you have guided him to the light, and that now he regrets swapping old one for new one... Old Wave is just classy....  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on June 05, 2011, 11:28:43 AM
Let a security guard use my Micra to cut off a security label, then used the Squirt bottle opener to open a weiss beer (takes two goes :( ), then used the Juice opener to open another Weiss beer (different beer brand, the opener works well  :) ), then used the micra opener to open another alcoholic beverage (no problems here)... things might get a bit blurry from here onwards..
the opener on the Squirt really is poor, isn't it. ::)

agreed. its better than nothing I guess....well maybe.
the one on the micra works better
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on June 05, 2011, 02:50:33 PM
Let a security guard use my Micra to cut off a security label, then used the Squirt bottle opener to open a weiss beer (takes two goes :( ), then used the Juice opener to open another Weiss beer (different beer brand, the opener works well  :) ), then used the micra opener to open another alcoholic beverage (no problems here)... things might get a bit blurry from here onwards..
the opener on the Squirt really is poor, isn't it. ::)

agreed. its better than nothing I guess....well maybe.
the one on the micra works better
agreed.  The screwdrivers are better too.  Such a shame LM never did a pliers version of the Micra IMO. :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 05, 2011, 03:00:49 PM
I've been carrying my Micra lately, too; it came in very handy in assembling some signage in a Walmart, and for allowing a parent to cleave a string at a dance recital. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on June 07, 2011, 10:36:36 AM
Let a security guard use my Micra to cut off a security label, then used the Squirt bottle opener to open a weiss beer (takes two goes :( ), then used the Juice opener to open another Weiss beer (different beer brand, the opener works well  :) ), then used the micra opener to open another alcoholic beverage (no problems here)... things might get a bit blurry from here onwards..
the opener on the Squirt really is poor, isn't it. ::)

I love the P4.
I also wish to see a P-Micra!   =o    =)
agreed. its better than nothing I guess....well maybe.
the one on the micra works better
agreed.  The screwdrivers are better too.  Such a shame LM never did a pliers version of the Micra IMO. :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on June 07, 2011, 10:45:24 AM
used the waves phillips bit to do the usual battery fitting on gorgias birthday monday  :D used that phillips a lot recently, mainly at work,it makes me laugh as something needs a tool and the girls i work with always look at me and laugh, knowing i have the tool for the job  :D actually could be my mind but it all sounds a bit rude  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 07, 2011, 02:46:04 PM
knowing i have the tool for the job  :D actually could be my mind but it all sounds a bit rude  ::)

In the (approximate) words of a Bob the Builder song “ Don’t go blaming the toolbox, you need the right tool for the job”.  :D

All I seem to use lately are the bottle openers, the one on my SRM 763 was used by many last Sunday..  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: El Rago on June 07, 2011, 04:35:26 PM
fixing a standlight. During a move I lost the retainer clips and screws. Made a few out of copper, drilled with an awl, bend with the pliers, and screw in with the drivers. I had to use metal cutters to get the strips, but since copper is quite a maleable metal, it wasnt too much of a chore.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 10, 2011, 03:01:17 AM
Used my Atwood Roid Rench to scrape crud off of a rim while changing a tire on the 10 foot batwing mower.

Then used my Atwood Roid Rench to press in the rubber grommet end of an air hose on the Ducati.

Almost forgot!  opened a couple beers with too!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on June 10, 2011, 03:26:12 AM
I used the blade on my CS4 to scrape a terrazzo floor to see if all of the sealer had been removed.   Now I need to touch up the edge on the blade.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 10, 2011, 08:11:56 AM
In the past couple of days, I used the Supertool bottle opener (worked well) and the Juice philips screwdriver (worked OK, but the screw´s head was too worn to unscrew easily).
I have also used the above mentioned tools to cut paperclips, for no practical reason. On the supertool the stranded wire cutters worked better than the hard wire cutters, for that purpose.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on June 11, 2011, 08:15:19 PM
Just used my Skeletool to open a Pizza  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on June 11, 2011, 08:21:53 PM
Just used my Cadet to open a beer. :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 11, 2011, 08:44:30 PM
Having deliberately bought some small, 250ml, bottled beers I continued my testing, without worrying too much about the amount of beer I will have to consume.

Used the bottle opener on an RR scout knife (worked ok, a bit slippery), the micra again (works very well) and a victorinox (Best I have used so far).... I have also used extensively the bottle opener on the SRM 763, simply because it is always available when the knife is closed (works well with some practise).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on June 12, 2011, 02:01:01 AM
I used the knife blade on my PST to cut a caterpillar in two that was eating up a pumpkin plant.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on June 12, 2011, 07:46:28 AM
I used the knife blade on my PST to cut a caterpillar in two that was eating up a pumpkin plant.   

we've all been there.  lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 12, 2011, 11:44:40 AM
I'm glad to see we are using our tools for the serious things in life  :salute:

Pizza
Beer
Caterpillars

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 12, 2011, 04:16:35 PM
I disassembled my Glasses with my Blast's small bit driver.  Worked like a charm.  I really needed to clean them and that tool is all I have that will do the job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thamesides on June 12, 2011, 06:13:35 PM
Used the small screwdriver that sits in the corkscrew of my SAK to repair my glasses.Now I can see again  :ahhh Steve
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on June 13, 2011, 05:00:22 AM
Used the awl on a BO Swisstool Spirit to dig out a broken shelf bracket, and later to clean out the skank left behind when a battery leaked in a ceiling projection clock.  Seems like I use the awl more than anything.  The BO Spirit has been my EDC for a good while now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on June 13, 2011, 08:59:05 AM
Used the awl on a BO Swisstool Spirit to dig out a broken shelf bracket, and later to clean out the skank left behind when a battery leaked in a ceiling projection clock.  Seems like I use the awl more than anything.  The BO Spirit has been my EDC for a good while now.

I also own a BO spirit.
Its one of my favorites of all time.

the BO wearing yet? =)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 13, 2011, 04:25:45 PM
Yesterday, we were out on a trail ride.  One of the horses picked up a stone.  I used my Leatherman Kf4 pliers as a hoof pick and cleared the rock out.  Then a few miles later, I cut a low hanging branch (at clothlining height) out of the way with the Kf4 saw.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on June 13, 2011, 05:37:32 PM
Fixed a leaky Emergency Air Line on the Converter Gear Saturday Morning..Leaking right at the Ferrule..Used my Rescue Tool to make a clean cut in the hose, then used the Screwdriver Blade on same to pry ends up on ferrule to reuse..Put the ferrule back on tightned everything back up with a pair of Vise grips and on my way back to the yard where a regular mechanic can replace with new ferrule

Dtrain
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on June 13, 2011, 07:37:42 PM
the BO wearing yet? =)

The black oxide on my Spirit has been very durable, though I also like the look of some well-worn black oxide.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 18, 2011, 09:01:41 PM
I've used my new SS Skeletool today...

I have a small garden behind my house where I'm trying to produce some organic vegetable for my family... Today I've made a irrigation system "drop-by-drop"....

So Skele cutted some hoses, wire, plastic... Etc... It worked like a charm!! Only one thing I'd change CE for PE, I like that one more, so anyone have spare 154CM blade from CX??  :pok: :pok: :D

Thanks Crouton!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 208 on June 18, 2011, 11:00:55 PM
Used the tweezers on my LM Style CS to remove several small ticks on my dog.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on June 20, 2011, 01:38:58 AM
Grabbed a couple of Jamo 38 speakers from the carboot sale.  Knobs on the back had broken away so used my Special Mechanic's pliers to tighten them instead.  They were just big enough. 

A quick test told me that, although they look like they've been dragged through a hedge backwards, they indeed were a proper bargain for three quid :D

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/jamo38.jpg)

Sorry about the jerky vision shot  :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on June 20, 2011, 12:26:30 PM
I used the Pliers on my SwissChamp to cut some garden wire as I repaired the Wifey's Patio Umbrella.....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: roguesw on June 20, 2011, 01:15:53 PM
Used powerlock awl as a scribe to mark aluminum and then after cutting used the file to clean up the rough edges. Then used the awl again to make starter holes for my drill bit.
Used the pliers to push and pull a needle to repair some leatherwork.
Finally used the pliers to take care of a wayward nose hair.
All in a days work in my fabricating workshop a.k.a kitchen table.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: El Rago on June 20, 2011, 01:17:40 PM
after landing a job (finally!!!), we needed to remove a small sign from an office to change it for a notice that the office was to be realocated. The screws were torx, so they had to actually go look for them. I happen to have my EDC bit kit with me (aside from my Skeletool and bit extender), and I took it out in a flash, scoring a few brownie points on  the way.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on June 21, 2011, 10:14:34 AM
after landing a job (finally!!!), we needed to remove a small sign from an office to change it for a notice that the office was to be realocated. The screws were torx, so they had to actually go look for them. I happen to have my EDC bit kit with me (aside from my Skeletool and bit extender), and I took it out in a flash, scoring a few brownie points on  the way.

leatherman saves the day! =)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on June 22, 2011, 10:03:57 PM
Grabbed a couple of Jamo 38 speakers
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/jamo38.jpg)
"Made in Denmark"   8) :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: u2eZ on June 22, 2011, 10:15:26 PM
Took apart my bicycle to change out both cassettes and chain.

Needed two tools (Charge TTi and Surge) to get the axles off. I don't have access to a dedicated tool set where I am now, so had to make do with MTs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: umberto00 on June 23, 2011, 07:54:41 PM
Used my Juice KF4 to replace an old latch lock with a deadbolt on a door at work. After getting everything lined up and finally screwed together, I found out that the receiving hole in the door frame was too shallow to receive the longer deadbolt! A few minutes with the Juice's awl (I sharpened mine as soon as I got it - why can't Leatherman do that?  :rant:), and the PE blade to clean the edges, problem solved.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on June 23, 2011, 08:47:43 PM
I used my Skeletool CX to assemble my new office chair. The old one rudely deposited me on the floor the other day...  :rant:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmman on June 23, 2011, 09:09:24 PM
Really proud day. The wife has finally used the juice C2 I bought her. She fixed a book shelf in the boys bedroom.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Essexman on June 23, 2011, 09:50:26 PM
I used my micra to cut the puke coated jumjams of my four year old in the middle of last night, rather than drag the top over her head thus spreading said puke over her long hair. Then gave her a shower to clean the rest of it of. Yuk.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 24, 2011, 09:44:31 AM
Used 888 Professional SurvivIt knife to cut open a package I got...
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Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 24, 2011, 09:59:28 AM
Sat and watched the clock on my Cybertimer 41 during a very boring meeting yesterday.  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 24, 2011, 11:53:13 AM
Used my SRM763 (it has a bottle opener so I consider it a multitool!  :D) as a cigar cutter, on two cigars, at a meal ; worked very well.

Used a LM squirt for nail care...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 25, 2011, 01:53:29 PM
I've bought a skate to my son. It is a cheapo low end one, I reckon let him break this one, and if he loves it then I'll buy him more expencive one... And over that I'm to buy him i bike so there is not much cash for both...

So I've did some wheels adjustment with my Skeletool...  :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 25, 2011, 02:45:12 PM
I don't remember.....
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1678.jpg)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1683.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on June 25, 2011, 11:34:45 PM
Used the pliers and Phillips bit on my Skeletool to change the threaded end of an extension pole, the pliers to remove clips on some gallon paint cans, and the wire cutters to threaten a computer that was being a pain in the butt  :).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on June 26, 2011, 04:39:04 AM
My Powerlock and I participated in demolishing a bathroom. Later, the Skeletool and I assembled and installed a cieling fan.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 26, 2011, 10:06:00 AM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1703.jpg)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_1707.jpg)

Also used the pliers on a Bahco to loosen the top of a tube of rubber glue and the scissors on a MIcra to cut some fiberglass mesh to use with the glue.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on June 27, 2011, 03:46:10 AM
We had our pontoon boat anchored with a few other boats at the sand bar.  When one of the other boats decided to leave the driver got my anchor line twisted around his propeller.

After a couple swipes with the blade of my PS4 the line was free.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on June 27, 2011, 08:13:36 PM
My car wouldn't start after 2.5 weeks of just sitting there. A short inspection later and the culprit proved to be the engine starter. Used the Spirit to :twak: it a couple of times, which seems to have awaken it from its slumber. Result! :tu: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on June 27, 2011, 10:39:36 PM
Working on my car, again, sigh  :rant: But at least these MK2 Golfs are easy to work on and
the Vic Spirit is perfect for the job. Trouble is the car is 20 years old and things just wear out
and give up the ghost  ::) The car itself is outstandingly sound but the ancilleries give
occasional trouble.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 28, 2011, 07:28:38 AM
I have used the bottle openers on my pulse and sideclip to open a slew of beer tonight!  Other than that I did some miscellaneous prying with the pliers of both today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on June 28, 2011, 09:40:13 AM
My car wouldn't start after 2.5 weeks of just sitting there. A short inspection later and the culprit proved to be the engine starter. Used the Spirit to :twak: it a couple of times, which seems to have awaken it from its slumber. Result! :tu: :D

LOL That's the way to do it  :cheers:
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Post by: THXbobuk on June 28, 2011, 02:26:26 PM
Working on my car, again, sigh  :rant: But at least these MK2 Golfs are easy to work on and
the Vic Spirit is perfect for the job. Trouble is the car is 20 years old and things just wear out
and give up the ghost  ::) The car itself is outstandingly sound but the ancilleries give
occasional trouble.

Is it a 8V or 16V GTI in Oak Green?  :drool:

Robert
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on June 28, 2011, 02:49:37 PM
Been doing desk work the last few days, so it's been pretty much just pulling staples with the plain edge of my Wave.

And some fingernail work with my Classic.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on July 01, 2011, 11:07:18 PM
I used my Skeletool to adjust the front brake on my Daughters bike .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0269.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: REDxBULL on July 03, 2011, 03:57:28 PM
My dad just picked up a new golf cart for the campground.  He wanted spice it up a little for the parade coming up.  I was a little short on wire, but had a slew of connectors so it is pieced together for now  8).  This was my first time using the Surge for any electrical work, the stranded wire cutter and crimper worked amazingly well.

(http://i54.tinypic.com/14nn03q.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/161neqx.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Singh on July 03, 2011, 04:18:26 PM
Used the wire stripper on my Swisstool Spirit X to fix my kid's Smithsonian Motor Works set.  I had to re-attach the wires that had broken off the electric motor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on July 03, 2011, 06:40:38 PM
I used my Skeletool to decorate the boat for the 4th of July parade today, and pull a fuse from the dead stereo.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on July 03, 2011, 10:18:38 PM
I used my Skeletool to decorate the boat for the 4th of July parade today, and pull a fuse from the dead stereo.

I used my skeletool to remove a blown fuse from my car stereo lastnight  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 04, 2011, 11:06:36 AM
I used my pulse to grab a cockroach and end it's miserable existence.  We only see about 1 a year in our house, and it's at the exact same time every year.  That's Texas for ya.  Time for me to spray again, which smurfs me the smurf off because at my POA meeting last month(I'm the VP and sit on the board), we discussed the rather large pest control allotment and we just had it done two weeks ago.  Time to get some money back, eh?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 11, 2011, 11:52:26 PM
Used my new Micra to cut coupons for customers at the store today, and to fix my glasses. Used my equally new Wave to fix an HVLP gun, and the serrated blade to cut a calzone at lunch  :). Worked a heck of a lot better than the plastic knife that came with it, but mozzarella is a pain to get off the blade.....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on July 12, 2011, 10:34:54 AM
Used my new Micra to cut coupons for customers at the store today, and to fix my glasses. Used my equally new Wave to fix an HVLP gun, and the serrated blade to cut a calzone at lunch  :). Worked a heck of a lot better than the plastic knife that came with it, but mozzarella is a pain to get off the blade.....

i need to carry my micra.
hasn't been carried in so long.  =(
 its a great tool 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on July 12, 2011, 12:01:06 PM
Used my SOG PowerLock to take down mosqito net from window, pull out some nails, scratched old paint with chisel, and now its ready for painting and reinstalling.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on July 13, 2011, 12:29:04 PM
Used my new Micra to cut coupons for customers at the store today, and to fix my glasses. Used my equally new Wave to fix an HVLP gun, and the serrated blade to cut a calzone at lunch  :). Worked a heck of a lot better than the plastic knife that came with it, but mozzarella is a pain to get off the blade.....

i need to carry my micra.
hasn't been carried in so long.  =(
 its a great tool

lost my leatherman style  :( :(
the micra is on the keychain now.
I do love the micra, but I'm missing the style.
I wonder where it fell off at?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: roguesw on July 13, 2011, 01:34:16 PM
Used the PowerLock knife to open the box to reveal a Leatherman Crunch.
I think he just found a new littl friend.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on July 13, 2011, 08:27:45 PM
Used my new Micra to cut coupons for customers at the store today, and to fix my glasses. Used my equally new Wave to fix an HVLP gun, and the serrated blade to cut a calzone at lunch  :). Worked a heck of a lot better than the plastic knife that came with it, but mozzarella is a pain to get off the blade.....

i need to carry my micra.
hasn't been carried in so long.  =(
 its a great tool

lost my leatherman style  :( :(
the micra is on the keychain now.
I do love the micra, but I'm missing the style.
I wonder where it fell off at?
did something break?  Or did you and it just have a 'parting of the ways'?  Whichever, I'm sorry to hear it. :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jekostas on July 13, 2011, 08:45:39 PM
SOG Crosscut makes a great pair of gardening shears.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: umberto00 on July 13, 2011, 09:47:15 PM
Not today, but spent several hours on Sunday helping a friend move, which meant my Juice KF4 got lots of use taking apart furniture, unscrewing shelves, ect. Plus, used the screwdriver on my Juice with the wrench on my Atwood Roidwrench to take apart the bed. Everyone else was amazed at how much I could get done with what's in my pocket and keychain - my friend had packed his toolbox and couldn't find it, so basically the Juice and Atwood were the only tools available. Afterwards, the Atwood got to open up some well-deserved beers!  :cheers:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 14, 2011, 01:21:02 AM
Used my Micra to open my new Deluxe Tinker! :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on July 14, 2011, 11:21:49 AM
Used my new Micra to cut coupons for customers at the store today, and to fix my glasses. Used my equally new Wave to fix an HVLP gun, and the serrated blade to cut a calzone at lunch  :). Worked a heck of a lot better than the plastic knife that came with it, but mozzarella is a pain to get off the blade.....

i need to carry my micra.
hasn't been carried in so long.  =(
 its a great tool

lost my leatherman style  :( :(
the micra is on the keychain now.
I do love the micra, but I'm missing the style.
I wonder where it fell off at?
did something break?  Or did you and it just have a 'parting of the ways'?  Whichever, I'm sorry to hear it. :-\

i highly doubt anything broke.
the button prob. just got pushed from my keys somehow.
at least i didn't loose my skeletool!  =)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colinoutdoors on July 15, 2011, 02:17:46 PM
I used my SwissTool RS to tighten the camera on the Gorillapod and to pic up this dead spider  :o

(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/MTO041.jpg)
I seen this a week ago but left it for the cats to find, needless to say none of them did.
(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/MTO042.jpg?t=1310732207)
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Post by: Gareth on July 16, 2011, 12:39:59 AM
Nice to see another Scot here Colin, welcome to the forum. :cheers:
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Post by: colinoutdoors on July 16, 2011, 01:12:33 AM
Nice to see another Scot here Colin, welcome to the forum. :cheers:

Thank you very much Gareth, glad to be here  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: El Rago on July 16, 2011, 12:58:38 PM
I used today the bit extender and the flat screwdriver bit to make my first set of money fists (YAY!!)

quick and dirty pic attached

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2cfbdau.jpg)
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Post by: colinoutdoors on July 16, 2011, 12:59:52 PM
Nice monkey fist mate  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on July 18, 2011, 04:48:28 PM
I didn't like to go to the toilet in the dark :ahhh so I used my SwissTool to fix the light fixture in the bathroom of my hotel room. The technical guys were not available so I had to do it myself 8)

Free beer in return for the inconvenience  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colinoutdoors on July 18, 2011, 05:48:14 PM
Haha, great use of the SwissTool Reinier, nice to get some free beer out of it too :-)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on July 18, 2011, 08:33:59 PM
used the spirit to put together some IKEA furniture. Its amazing with the drivers how much torque a MT can take.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on July 18, 2011, 08:48:22 PM
For the last month or two My Paratool has saved me in the bathroom.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 19, 2011, 12:23:00 AM
Managed to solve an electrical mystery at my Brother's earlier when half the fuse board tripped and wouldn't reset. Tools used SOG PPP, Swisstool, Fenix PD20, Preon Revo. My Sis-in-law was actually mocking me not only for having the tools and lights to fix it, but also for having standard domestic fuses in my EDC bag  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on July 19, 2011, 12:56:25 AM
My Sis-in-law was actually mocking me not only for having the tools and lights to fix it, but also for having standard domestic fuses in my EDC bag  :-\
I'd have fixed the problem, declared what was needed to fix it, then pulled my fuse back out again and left.  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on July 19, 2011, 01:26:53 AM
For the last month or two My Paratool has saved me in the bathroom.

 :P  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 19, 2011, 01:31:43 AM
My Sis-in-law was actually mocking me not only for having the tools and lights to fix it, but also for having standard domestic fuses in my EDC bag  :-\
I'd have fixed the problem, declared what was needed to fix it, then pulled my fuse back out again and left.  >:D
:D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on July 25, 2011, 10:34:53 AM
My Sis-in-law was actually mocking me not only for having the tools and lights to fix it, but also for having standard domestic fuses in my EDC bag  :-\
I'd have fixed the problem, declared what was needed to fix it, then pulled my fuse back out again and left.  >:D

..then calmly exclaimed, "A thank you would have been nice.........B*tch." >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 25, 2011, 10:40:26 AM
My Sis-in-law was actually mocking me not only for having the tools and lights to fix it, but also for having standard domestic fuses in my EDC bag  :-\
I'd have fixed the problem, declared what was needed to fix it, then pulled my fuse back out again and left.  >:D

..then calmly exclaimed, "A thank you would have been nice.........B*tch." >:D

I did get a full cooked dinner and a couple of drinks out of it as well, so I'll let her off this time  ;)  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 27, 2011, 01:47:05 AM
Used my new-to-me OHT today at work for the first time. What an awesome knife! I used every tool on it today (not necessarily in the way they were intended, but...). I kinda looked down on the 111mm Vics for a while, just thought they'd be too bulky for me. Now, I'm already plotting which one of the series to get next!  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MTlitton on July 27, 2011, 05:42:44 AM
skeletool to crack a brew after work :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on July 27, 2011, 06:56:56 AM
Used my Wave (my favorite at the moment) to do some instalation work on FUCHS. Instaled a O/I manual switch on hydraulic lubricant cooler fan... So some wire stripping, cutting, fidling with screwdrivers... All works!!  :D :D  Later on I've used a flat screwdriver/prybar on Wave to open cell's on battery to check acid level in them...

 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: myuusmeow on July 27, 2011, 09:06:29 AM
Today I used a Surge to build an office chair:  :multi:

Straight blade and scissors to open the box and wraps
Pliers to tighten the hex screws



Also used the tiny bit driver to loosen my new glasses, was bored used them to take apart a mini calculator
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: django.cj on July 27, 2011, 03:12:30 PM
New ST300 was just used to install the rails for a new server into the rack.  Medium flathead held up well as a pry bar.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on July 27, 2011, 07:25:45 PM
I used the SC4 to disassemble a sprayer that clogged three times during a topcoat application.  Now the blade and scales have some Atomic Topcoat on them.  Getting it off will be a challenge  because this stuff is resistant to almost any chemical.  We've put sulphuric acid and drain cleaner on this stuff as a test and neither even dulled the gloss.



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 28, 2011, 01:19:53 AM
Used the pressurized ballpoint pen on my Victorinox Swisschamp to write down the final standings from my families miniature golf game  8).  And the scissors to cut some loose thread from my shirt  :D.

And I'm always looking like this  :climber: on such occasions ...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on July 29, 2011, 02:58:51 PM
My Gerber mp400 got used to pull a tooth from a dead 8 and a half foot long Porpoise so we could measure it's diameter
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 29, 2011, 03:12:19 PM
I used my KF4 this morning for my favourite thing; opening packages :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on July 29, 2011, 03:18:39 PM
I used my KF4 this morning for my favourite thing; opening packages :D

+1 :D
I used my small Tinker though :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on July 29, 2011, 08:03:45 PM
My Gerber mp400 got used to pull a tooth from a dead 8 and a half foot long Porpoise so we could measure it's diameter
a photo would make some great publicity for Gerber...or maybe not
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on July 29, 2011, 11:46:35 PM
My Gerber mp400 got used to pull a tooth from a dead 8 and a half foot long Porpoise so we could measure it's diameter
a photo would make some great publicity for Gerber...or maybe not

I havn't got a pic of the tooth being extracted but heres the Porpoise , and yes it did smell as bad as it looked  :o

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/277692_1908865757710_1123807645_31728790_3653505_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Carlos on July 31, 2011, 10:29:33 PM
Used the scissors from the swisschamp to cut the smallest possible amount of hair from my kid, after he had stick a piece of gum in it.  :rant:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmora on August 01, 2011, 10:26:30 PM
My Gerber mp400 got used to pull a tooth from a dead 8 and a half foot long Porpoise so we could measure it's diameter
a photo would make some great publicity for Gerber...or maybe not

I havn't got a pic of the tooth being extracted but heres the Porpoise , and yes it did smell as bad as it looked  :o

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/277692_1908865757710_1123807645_31728790_3653505_o.jpg)
looks like its about to explode.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 02, 2011, 07:01:26 AM
Used my Wave with another pair of pliers to take off battery terminal from excavator. Bolt and nut were rusted and stuck... It needed some hard grip. At first I was afraid how Wave would stand to the job, but it was perfect...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: EZ822 on August 02, 2011, 05:19:40 PM
Put together a bookcase with the help of my LM Fuse.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on August 02, 2011, 05:58:28 PM
I used my KF4 this morning for my favourite thing; opening packages :D

My UKPK normally gets package opening duties  :D

Although I have opened a few with my Ka Bar for the sake of overkill  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on August 02, 2011, 06:10:21 PM
I used the diamond file on my Leatherman XE-6 to file a spot on my Emerson mini CQC-15 so the thumb disc would fit. It worked really well. Its the first time I really used the diamond file hard and it held up great.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on August 02, 2011, 07:17:48 PM
Extracted a stuck .22 casing from the chamber of a youth-sized bolt action rifle.  Were it not for the Juice CS4 I had in my pocket, I would still be sitting there staring at it and muttering potty words.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on August 03, 2011, 08:48:36 AM
Extracted a stuck .22 casing from the chamber of a youth-sized bolt action rifle.  Were it not for the Juice CS4 I had in my pocket, I would still be sitting there staring at it and muttering potty words.

lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ivanov on August 03, 2011, 09:16:22 AM
Today with help of 0.8461.MW04DE I opened a three-liter jar of pumpkin juice :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on August 03, 2011, 07:26:54 PM
Reached the end of my tether with the kids from the mosque next door today.
Apparently, Ramadan means "run riot and break in to everyone's gardens".

So, MT of choice was a SOG Powerlock - the compound leverage worked very nicely on the barbed wire I have just put round the bits of fencing they have destroyed. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 03, 2011, 07:42:42 PM
Reached the end of my tether with the kids from the mosque next door today.
Apparently, Ramadan means "run riot and break in to everyone's gardens".

So, MT of choice was a SOG Powerlock - the compound leverage worked very nicely on the barbed wire I have just put round the bits of fencing they have destroyed. :D

 :D :D :D

I was considering trading my Powerlock ... you just talked me out of it  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 04, 2011, 10:07:55 PM
Don't know if this counts, but I used my black "Now You're Ready" Leatherman T-Shirt to polish up my new Victorinox Spirit during a hike in the Ardennes forest  >:D.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on August 05, 2011, 12:27:03 AM
My Pulse and Fenix LD10 assisted me in removing a misplaced picture hanger from the garbage disposal.  :ahhh

Don't know if this counts, but I used my black "Now You're Ready" Leatherman T-Shirt to polish up my new Victorinox Spirit during a hike in the Ardennes forest  >:D.
:o :twak: :twak: :twak:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on August 05, 2011, 01:50:35 AM
Don't know if this counts, but I used my black "Now You're Ready" Leatherman T-Shirt to polish up my new Victorinox Spirit during a hike in the Ardennes forest  >:D.

It's amazing how many uses you can find for Leatherman products, even for cleaning "The Tool that Loves to Smudge"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on August 06, 2011, 10:16:15 AM
used LM skeletool to open a coors light. Cheers!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on August 06, 2011, 02:36:37 PM
Used SKeletool, CC Pico Pry Bar and CC Key Screwdrivers to open my water dispenser and check out leak it has... No fix, just open - close and call service (it's rented)...  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 06, 2011, 06:12:33 PM
Forgot a pen at a meeting this morning, so out came the Inka. I was on hand afterwards as "bearer of the rope spanner" (knife) as a lifting frame of lashed together lamp posts - a fantastic improvised solution from a couple of weeks back - was carefully dismantled. None of the other guys ever have so much as a pocket knife on them. Got back to get changed and lens just fell out of my specs as a screw had come adrift - micra to the rescue  :tu:

Now I'm safe to drive I'm heading off up the motorway to a mate's BBQ to do some endurance testing of my EDC bottle opening capabilities  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on August 07, 2011, 05:46:20 AM
used LM wave to take apart an LCD TV today.
didn't fix it yet. =(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on August 07, 2011, 10:55:43 AM
Used the juice S2 philips screwdriver, then bought a set of screwdrivers and used the blade to open the box. Also used the pliers of the ST300 and some of my knives. On holiday, so I try to complement what I have here with some of the "toys" I brought along.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: waveman7 on August 08, 2011, 08:13:35 AM
Used my ALX to install a weather head for an electrical service.  I strapped it to my belt, got on the roof.
Used the knife to cut the rubber boot to the pipe could slide through easier and to cut the tape on the wire.  Used one of the flat head tips to take apart the weather head itself.  Used the philips heads to secure the clamp, which attaches the weather head to the 2" emt pipe.   Used the needle nose head to knock out the KOs to run the wire.  Put the whole thing back together again. Finally used the knife to secure the boot around the pipe.  It was a good day to have an ALX.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on August 08, 2011, 12:09:43 PM
I used a Victorinox mini screwdriver to take apart a couple of 2.5" hard disks (for fun :D). I couldn't find a small Torx bit but the screwdriver was a perfect fit 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on August 09, 2011, 12:13:22 AM
I used the ruler on my PowerLock to ensure some wood was the correct thickness; it's a good thing I didn't have my Spirit on me today. ^^;
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 09, 2011, 12:30:21 AM
Used my Juice C2 to tighten some screws on a air rifle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 29, 2011, 01:23:14 AM
I used the saw on my Climber to cut a 2x4 in half.  :D I also used my Juice C2 to fix a dog collar.  :climber:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on August 29, 2011, 01:40:26 AM
I used my gerber 400 to repair another gerber 400. Lol.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on August 29, 2011, 03:48:07 AM
I also used my Juice C2 to fix a dog

When I first read this, the line wrapped after the word "dog" and I stopped reading and thought WHAT? :ahhh

Then I read the rest  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jojotlc on August 29, 2011, 04:03:38 AM
used my skeletool to tighten 1/2 pvc water plug to isolate leaking line for temporary fix before  missus do   :rant:
due to recessed access, bigger tools not possible. didnt have extension socket with me.
now got reason to wait up for my old LM wave to come..  :mail:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 29, 2011, 04:33:18 AM
I also used my Juice C2 to fix a dog

When I first read this, the line wrapped after the word "dog" and I stopped reading and thought WHAT? :ahhh

Then I read the rest  :rofl:


HAHAHA now that would be worthy to put on Tool Tales on the Leatherman website.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 29, 2011, 07:06:53 AM
I used my blast to assemble the base for a new 32'' LCD tv for my gaming purposes.  We have a nice Samsung 52'' LED, but the wife hogs it when she gets home and doesn't want to watch my "BOOM HEADSHOT!!!" sessions all evening.  I told her the solution was simple: buy me a secondary tv and you can watch whatever you want.  We went down to Walmart and picked up a Samsung 32'', but after I got it all assembled I found that the remotes are on the same frequency so whenever I was playing and she would turn on the big TV, it would turn my TV off.  I ended up heading back to Walmart and exchanging it for an LG 32''.  The salesman laughed at me and said that pretty much happens weekly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on August 29, 2011, 02:55:46 PM
Cracked some freshly picked hazelnuts with my Juice. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colinoutdoors on August 29, 2011, 03:03:13 PM
Cracked some freshly picked hazelnuts with my Juice.

Multi tool and hazelnuts, winning combination  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on August 29, 2011, 03:13:58 PM
Met some friends last night for dinner and they were coming from an event that needed wristbands. So the Style CS came in handy "unbanding" them.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on August 29, 2011, 03:18:33 PM
Cracked some freshly picked hazelnuts with my Juice.

Mmmmm hazelnuts. Those are great.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on August 29, 2011, 07:07:42 PM
This isn't my story, but it does illustrate how a motivated person with a multitool can get the job done even when working in a demanding situation.

In "War" by Sebastian Junger  is the true story about a platoon of Soldiers is dropped on the side of a mountain in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan.  At first they lived in tents surrounded by Hessco walls.  Eventually some 2x4's and plywood were delivered, but they weren't given tools to use.  They successfully built huts out of the lumber using the multitools that the Army had issued to them. 

Can you imagine making multiple cuts on 2x4's using the saw on a multitool?  That would be a challenging task under good conditions, but these Soldiers were in firefights every day sometimes multiple times per day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 30, 2011, 02:33:38 AM
This isn't my story, but it does illustrate how a motivated person with a multitool can get the job done even when working in a demanding situation.

In "War" by Sebastian Junger  is the true story about a platoon of Soldiers is dropped on the side of a mountain in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan.  At first they lived in tents surrounded by Hessco walls.  Eventually some 2x4's and plywood were delivered, but they weren't given tools to use.  They successfully built huts out of the lumber using the multitools that the Army had issued to them. 

Can you imagine making multiple cuts on 2x4's using the saw on a multitool?  That would be a challenging task under good conditions, but these Soldiers were in firefights every day sometimes multiple times per day.

I love my Blast, I can do pretty much whatever I need with it and whatever I have laying around.  Impressive that soldiers could build huts with them though, that is a huge testament to the usefulness of a Multitool and the perseverance of service-people.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 30, 2011, 02:36:28 AM
This isn't my story, but it does illustrate how a motivated person with a multitool can get the job done even when working in a demanding situation.

In "War" by Sebastian Junger  is the true story about a platoon of Soldiers is dropped on the side of a mountain in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan.  At first they lived in tents surrounded by Hessco walls.  Eventually some 2x4's and plywood were delivered, but they weren't given tools to use.  They successfully built huts out of the lumber using the multitools that the Army had issued to them. 

Can you imagine making multiple cuts on 2x4's using the saw on a multitool?  That would be a challenging task under good conditions, but these Soldiers were in firefights every day sometimes multiple times per day.


I actually cut a 2x4 a few days ago with my SAK Camper. It got the job done but it was not the easiest task I have ever done. I would hate to do more than one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on August 30, 2011, 02:44:55 AM
The last few days I've found that the pry bars flat drivers in the ST300 work great for persuading the "no drip" tops off of liquid laundry detergent bottles, so you can pour out that last bit of detergent  :tu:

Waste not want not, I like to say.

Or as my wife says: "I can't believe I married such a cheap (insert the common used term for a child born out of wedlock here)"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 30, 2011, 02:49:48 AM
The last few days I've found that the pry bars flat drivers in the ST300 work great for persuading the "no drip" tops off of liquid laundry detergent bottles, so you can pour out that last bit of detergent  :tu:

Waste not want not, I like to say.

Or as my wife says: "I can't believe I married such a cheap (insert the common used term for a child born out of wedlock here)"


I just fill it a quarter to half way up with water, put the cap back on and shake it. Pour the rest out and your good to go.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on August 30, 2011, 02:53:13 AM
The last few days I've found that the pry bars flat drivers in the ST300 work great for persuading the "no drip" tops off of liquid laundry detergent bottles, so you can pour out that last bit of detergent  :tu:

Waste not want not, I like to say.

Or as my wife says: "I can't believe I married such a cheap (insert the common used term for a child born out of wedlock here)"


I just fill it a quarter to half way up with water, put the cap back on and shake it. Pour the rest out and your good to go.

Yea but, how does that give you the opportunity to use a MultiTool?  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 30, 2011, 02:53:46 AM
The last few days I've found that the pry bars flat drivers in the ST300 work great for persuading the "no drip" tops off of liquid laundry detergent bottles, so you can pour out that last bit of detergent  :tu:

Waste not want not, I like to say.

Or as my wife says: "I can't believe I married such a cheap (insert the common used term for a child born out of wedlock here)"


I just fill it a quarter to half way up with water, put the cap back on and shake it. Pour the rest out and your good to go.

Yea but, how does that give you the opportunity to use a MultiTool?  :multi:


Very true.  : :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 30, 2011, 03:05:32 AM
Yes, we must always embrace the opportunity to use a multitool, even if there might be a quicker way.  Like when I pop the tops of screwtop beers with my Blast's bottle opener!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 30, 2011, 04:01:31 AM
Yes, we must always embrace the opportunity to use a multitool, even if there might be a quicker way.  Like when I pop the tops of screwtop beers with my Blast's bottle opener!

I always open the screw top beers with my C2 bottle opener.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on August 31, 2011, 12:53:49 AM
Today at work I used my Legend 800 to cut metal strapping, used the scissors to cut cable ties, the knife to open boxes, the pliers to twist the ends of a small piece of wire together.

At home I used the saw to cut down three trees (well, more like small shrubs), the scissors to prune a climbing rose bush, and also the scissors to prune a few out of control grape vines.  Oh, I also used the cutters to snip the ends off of my jigsaw blades so they will close with no interference.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on August 31, 2011, 01:06:54 AM
I used my BO sog file to round off some old SAK rivets to disassemble it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 01, 2011, 04:29:50 AM
My Blast with the bit driver attached was the champ of some Irene cleanup tonight. I used it to dismantle some shelving and a display case, as well as some waterlogged furniture that had to be broken down.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 01, 2011, 04:32:34 AM
I used my blast to pull a shard of metal out of my tire today.  I spent the next 20 minutes trying to line up the reamer in the hole, as it was at a pretty good angle and I couldn't get the plug in.  My new gerber hatchet came in quite handy as a hammer to push the reamer thru the hole.  Plugged and holding air now!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 01, 2011, 08:04:14 AM
My Blast with the bit driver attached was the champ of some Irene cleanup tonight. I used it to dismantle some shelving and a display case, as well as some waterlogged furniture that had to be broken down.

I sure hope no MT's got wet.  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on September 02, 2011, 05:07:56 PM
My Blast with the bit driver attached was the champ of some Irene cleanup tonight. I used it to dismantle some shelving and a display case, as well as some waterlogged furniture that had to be broken down.

I sure hope no MT's got wet.  :(

I think we all learned to keep our multitools away from pots of boiling water  :rofl:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Beerplumber on September 02, 2011, 07:39:35 PM
Spirit pry tool opened a can of paint and awl popped some drain holes around the rim of said can, went through like butter!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on September 02, 2011, 11:08:39 PM
The scissor spring on my PS4 broke today so I decided to replace the scissors with a cut down key. I used the VIC Mountaineers metal file to ground the key down. A little SAK on Multi violence.  >:D Now I just hav to choose a mini flashlight to go with this mini keychain setup, maybe the DQG?  :think:

(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr294/nickpong/DSC00255.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr294/nickpong/DSC00254.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chain Gang on September 03, 2011, 01:28:44 AM
I used my Leatheman in an attempt to fix my Gerber.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 03, 2011, 01:30:31 AM
I used my Leatheman in an attempt to fix my Gerber.

What happened to your Gerber?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chain Gang on September 03, 2011, 02:17:28 AM
It's a new Sports 400 Gerber I received yesterday and the blade nick was on the inside.I was going to swap the blade to the other side but it wouldn't clear the retractable pliers so it went back in the original
position.I guess I can live with it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 03, 2011, 03:12:25 AM
It's a new Sports 400 Gerber I received yesterday and the blade nick was on the inside.I was going to swap the blade to the other side but it wouldn't clear the retractable pliers so it went back in the original
position.I guess I can live with it.


Why don't you send it in to Gerber for some warranty work?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 03, 2011, 03:16:24 AM
I had a flat tire yesterday, I used my blast to pull the shard of metal out of the tire, and my LM C33X to cut the plug flush once it was installed.  All in all, a very hot and sweaty job considering the ridiculous heat and the stupid angle of the hole.  I couldn't for the life of me get the darn reamer to go in, and once I did, the plug just didn't want to go either.  At least I was able to repair the tire, couldn't have done it without my Leatherman! 

I used the same blast today to pull a bunch of packing staples out of a huge box.  One of them caught my finger and now I have a nice chunk missing. 

I then used the blast again to grip a stubborn bolt on a grille guard (no sockets or wrenches in reach) and loosened it enough to remove it by hand. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chain Gang on September 03, 2011, 04:06:41 AM
It's a new Sports 400 Gerber I received yesterday and the blade nick was on the inside.I was going to swap the blade to the other side but it wouldn't clear the retractable pliers so it went back in the original
position.I guess I can live with it.


Why don't you send it in to Gerber for some warranty work?
From what I read they all are coming like that.No problem opening the blade so I will live with it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 03, 2011, 04:16:22 AM
It's a new Sports 400 Gerber I received yesterday and the blade nick was on the inside.I was going to swap the blade to the other side but it wouldn't clear the retractable pliers so it went back in the original
position.I guess I can live with it.


Why don't you send it in to Gerber for some warranty work?
From what I read they all are coming like that.No problem opening the blade so I will live with it.

O alright I thought it was a defect. If it is not a big deal than I would leave it as well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dingosrun on September 03, 2011, 09:53:01 AM
just photos today with the leatherman super tool 300
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on September 03, 2011, 10:07:36 AM
I thought the headphones connector on my smartphone was broken but it turned out there was just some fluff (?) from my jeans stuck inside :D
My Vic Classic's toothpick took care of it :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on September 04, 2011, 03:07:12 AM
I just used a Crunch to remove that safety strip of metal which covers the flint on a new bic lighter.

I don't have kids, just a dog, and if he is smart enough to get that thing lit without thumbs, I reckon he is smart enough not to burn the house down :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 04, 2011, 11:33:35 PM
Well I was extremely bored and my pain med's are making me feel very loopy so I made a little stand out of paper clips for this slice of rock I have. It was made very quick and with not very much precision. Thank you Super Tool.


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC01980.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC01982.jpg)


Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on September 04, 2011, 11:40:37 PM
Used my new wave to pull some nails out of an old piece of plywood. Sure would have liked to had that mj hammer on it though ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 04, 2011, 11:41:31 PM
Used my new wave to pull some nails out of an old piece of plywood. Sure would have liked to had that mj hammer on it though ;)

How do you like your new Wave.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on September 05, 2011, 12:24:07 AM
Well so far I love it. It feels nice in hand.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 05, 2011, 01:28:41 AM
I used my Original Super Tool to stab myself in the thumb with the smallest flat head.  :rant:


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC01987.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on September 05, 2011, 03:13:09 AM
I used my S2 to make a bracelet
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/Ontario-20110904-00088-1.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 05, 2011, 03:15:10 AM
I used my S2 to make a bracelet
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/Ontario-20110904-00088-1.jpg)

Nice work.  :tu: Where's mine? You might get some pull in the Giveaway.  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on September 05, 2011, 10:14:48 AM
I used my SwissTool to cut down half a tree :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on September 05, 2011, 10:52:47 AM
I used my Original Super Tool to stab myself in the thumb with the smallest flat head.  :rant:


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC01987.jpg)

 :D :tu:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on September 05, 2011, 04:58:03 PM
I used my S2 to make a bracelet
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/Ontario-20110904-00088-1.jpg)

Nice work.  :tu: Where's mine? You might get some pull in the Giveaway.  >:D

Ahaha I don't want an unfair advantage now! But we might be able to work something out  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: evil510 on September 07, 2011, 01:14:22 AM
Take one mint condition Juice XE-6. Add one bored evil at 3 a.m. fiddling with his Skeletool and what do you get? Hmmm, guess I'll have to mod it now.....  ;)


(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/2011-09-06015536.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/2011-09-06015739.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 07, 2011, 01:16:16 AM
Take one mint condition Juice XE-6. Add one bored evil at 3 a.m. fiddling with his Skeletool and what do you get? Hmmm, guess I'll have to mod it now.....  ;)


(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/2011-09-06015536.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/2011-09-06015739.jpg)


I think it looks great.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: evil510 on September 07, 2011, 01:29:11 AM
Take one mint condition Juice XE-6. Add one bored evil at 3 a.m. fiddling with his Skeletool and what do you get? Hmmm, guess I'll have to mod it now.....  ;)
I think it looks great.  :tu:
Thanks but all I did was rip off the scales so far lol. While the skeletonized frame looks pretty cool on one side, it looks very mismatched on the other. Particularly the handle where the corkscrew resides because, well, there are no cut-outs whatsoever. So you have three handles faces with cut-outs and one without. Never had any other Juice model, so, I cannot tell you how this compares. Jacking it up beyond the point of no return kinda forces me to mod it now. Anyway, most around these parts know that I couldn't possibly stop there. ;) Come to think of it, the uneven thickness of the handles on this model always dig bug me.....

~ evil ~
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 07, 2011, 01:37:34 AM
What made you start ripping off the scales in the first place?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on September 07, 2011, 07:26:44 AM
Take one mint condition Juice XE-6. Add one bored evil at 3 a.m. fiddling with his Skeletool and what do you get? Hmmm, guess I'll have to mod it now.....  ;)


(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/2011-09-06015536.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/2011-09-06015739.jpg)

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!! :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: evil510 on September 08, 2011, 01:34:55 AM
What made you start ripping off the scales in the first place?
Truth be told, the uneven handle thickness on the XE-6 bugged me from day one. I thought I would be able to get along better with it, but, that wasn't the case. I always had plans to mod it one day. It has sat at the bottom of the list for a long while. While it is nowhere near the top of the list either, I know I won't ever be EDC'ing the way that it is now. This more or less pushes me to modify it to my liking so I can start to carry it around again. Since tearing it apart, I have come up with a few changes that I would like to do. First order of business is to make those handles the same thickness.....

~ evil ~
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 08, 2011, 03:58:08 AM
What made you start ripping off the scales in the first place?
Truth be told, the uneven handle thickness on the XE-6 bugged me from day one. I thought I would be able to get along better with it, but, that wasn't the case. I always had plans to mod it one day. It has sat at the bottom of the list for a long while. While it is nowhere near the top of the list either, I know I won't ever be EDC'ing the way that it is now. This more or less pushes me to modify it to my liking so I can start to carry it around again. Since tearing it apart, I have come up with a few changes that I would like to do. First order of business is to make those handles the same thickness.....

~ evil ~



We would love to see any progress on it. Keep us updated.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jojotlc on September 08, 2011, 02:39:51 PM
whoa. ...it would be likely be more than mine boredom to strip that nice cool handle... more likely to happen is, when ordering a TTi 3D sec, and got a nicely wrapped Micra  turns up....tw..

btw, back to thread post..my recently acquired SOG CrossCut did a manual wire stripping job today..didnt have E4RS with me today. :)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 08, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Well my front right blinker got pushed in and by a dog paw "I will explain if I have to"  :D and the bracket brake. When it happened I did a quick Duct Tape job. Well it finally fell and I had to use my C2 to reach and pull down some Duct Tape that was just out of reach. I also used my C2 to break off the rest of a already broken bracket.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 08, 2011, 07:37:05 PM
Well my front right blinker got pushed in and by a dog paw "I will explain if I have to"  :D and the bracket brake. When it happened I did a quick Duct Tape job. Well it finally fell and I had to use my C2 to reach and pull down some Duct Tape that was just out of reach. I also used my C2 to break off the rest of a already broken bracket.

 :pok: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 08, 2011, 07:41:31 PM
Well my front right blinker got pushed in and by a dog paw "I will explain if I have to"  :D and the bracket brake. When it happened I did a quick Duct Tape job. Well it finally fell and I had to use my C2 to reach and pull down some Duct Tape that was just out of reach. I also used my C2 to break off the rest of a already broken bracket.

 :pok: :D


Alright, alright I will explain.

I was driving and saw a buddy I knew walking his down down the street. His dog WAS NOT LEASHED and I was slowing down in the street to say hello when his dog jumped in front of my car and literally punched out my front blinker. You can see the nail marks from the dogs paw on the bumper leading up to the light. The dog is fine so no need to worry about it. My buddy looks at me and says "if your missing a blinker when you get home you will know why"  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 08, 2011, 09:12:38 PM
That's gotta be one big dog! :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 08, 2011, 09:17:16 PM
That's gotta be one big dog! :o

She's around 80 pounds.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on September 09, 2011, 12:13:05 AM
Used the saw on my Surge to saw down 4 legs of a shelf to reduce height
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 82brutus on September 09, 2011, 02:52:33 AM
Used the phillips on my LM Camo Fuse to repair 2 leaky valve stems in the shower and of course the blade to cut open athe packages with new washers and packing materials.   :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on September 09, 2011, 10:13:30 AM
Used the saw on my Surge to saw down 4 legs of a shelf to reduce height

at 1st i thought this was going to be about the dog. LOL
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edap617 on September 09, 2011, 11:29:59 AM
Cut my finger nails with the scissors of my Charge.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on September 09, 2011, 11:57:06 AM
Used the saw on my Surge to saw down 4 legs of a shelf to reduce height

at 1st i thought this was going to be about the dog. LOL

We are not allowed to do that over here anymore    >:D


 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on September 09, 2011, 08:09:23 PM
I've been using a Vic Spirit to play with some Ti split rings - conclusion: very nice but sod all memory :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on September 09, 2011, 08:59:02 PM
I've been using a Vic Spirit to play with some Ti split rings - conclusion: very nice but sod all memory :(

That's a shame and glad you told me/us  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on September 09, 2011, 09:58:56 PM
Well, compared to steel it certainly doesn't reshape itself easily... love Ti, but not sold on the rings!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 09, 2011, 10:21:55 PM
Used my VIC Climber to cut some rope that I needed to tie down some stuff in a truck bed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 10, 2011, 02:13:49 AM
Used my C2 to cut this log. Wow did the C2 perform well.


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC02042.jpg)




 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Alright obviously I AM JOKING but figured I would lighten things up a bit.

Immediately after taking that picture I stabbed myself in the finger again. It was not bad at all but I think it was the MT saying "how dare you"  :D


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC02044.jpg)


EDIT: Now that I think of it, it was probably payback for dropping it on some bricks yesterday.  :D


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC02041.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC02036.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on September 10, 2011, 02:17:43 AM
Used my C2 to cut this log. Wow did the C2 perform well.


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC02042.jpg)




 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Alright obviously I AM JOKING but figured I would lighten things up a bit.

Immediately after taking that picture I stabbed myself in the finger again. It was not bad at all but I think it was the MT saying "how dare you"  :D


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC02044.jpg)

I think you need to start wearing chain-mail gloves!  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 10, 2011, 02:24:55 AM


I think you need to start wearing chain-mail gloves!  :rofl:

I know.  :D  Just wait, if you cut yourself with your Wave your finger will BE GONE.  :ahhh :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on September 10, 2011, 02:35:51 AM
ST300 on staple pulling duty at my desk today:

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/LM%20Tools/0909110944.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on September 10, 2011, 09:00:08 AM


I think you need to start wearing chain-mail gloves!  :rofl:

I know.  :D  Just wait, if you cut yourself with your Wave your finger will BE GONE.  :ahhh :D

I've got my wave plain blade super scary sharp past the factory edge.
it almost scares me to use it.  :cheers: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 10, 2011, 09:30:48 AM


I think you need to start wearing chain-mail gloves!  :rofl:

I know.  :D  Just wait, if you cut yourself with your Wave your finger will BE GONE.  :ahhh :D

I've got my wave plain blade super scary sharp past the factory edge.
it almost scares me to use it.  :cheers: :salute: :salute:


Good work. I need to get some good sharpening tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on September 10, 2011, 12:19:37 PM


I think you need to start wearing chain-mail gloves!  :rofl:


 :gimme:


I'm in for a group buy  :tu:

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on September 10, 2011, 12:21:21 PM
**Warning: Alcohol was(and still is)involved with this story**

Welp, this is kinda funny. So it's roughly 3 am(PST) here and I just got back from a night out with some friends. I pull up to my house and get ready to walk up to the door. Normally, as I'm exiting my car I lock my doors and go about my business. Every so often, I will close my car door shut without realizing that I just locked my keys in my car.

SHTF. Tonight was one of the nights that I subconsciously locked my keys in the car. It was at this point that my mangineering motor skills took charge. I hop my brick wall into my backyard and start rummage through everything that would allow me to get my keys. With my Wave in tow, I come across some cardboard. From here I use the blade on my Wave to cut out a vertical strip of cardboard with some sort of "hook" cut into it. This piece of cardboard was my shimmy.
 (http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/af060042.jpg)

Thankfully, my window was cracked, just enough to get my cardboard in. Luckily for me, I was able to get my door unlocked and my keys. Or else I would not be sitting here typing this!! So thank you Stylus Pro and BO Wave for making this all possible  :salute:
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/7d7ecb53.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 10, 2011, 02:55:11 PM
**Warning: Alcohol was(and still is)involved with this story**

Welp, this is kinda funny. So it's roughly 3 am(PST) here and I just got back from a night out with some friends. I pull up to my house and get ready to walk up to the door. Normally, as I'm exiting my car I lock my doors and go about my business. Every so often, I will close my car door shut without realizing that I just locked my keys in my car.

SHTF. Tonight was one of the nights that I subconsciously locked my keys in the car. It was at this point that my mangineering motor skills took charge. I hop my brick wall into my backyard and start rummage through everything that would allow me to get my keys. With my Wave in tow, I come across some cardboard. From here I use the blade on my Wave to cut out a vertical strip of cardboard with some sort of "hook" cut into it. This piece of cardboard was my shimmy.
 (http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/af060042.jpg)

Thankfully, my window was cracked, just enough to get my cardboard in. Luckily for me, I was able to get my door unlocked and my keys. Or else I would not be sitting here typing this!! So thank you Stylus Pro and BO Wave for making this all possible  :salute:
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/7d7ecb53.jpg)


Well in your condition i'm not sure you should have been driving.   :pok: :D Glad everything worked out for you and your Wave helped save the day.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on September 10, 2011, 03:09:26 PM
My Spirit got a work out yesterday . The saw made a few near impossible cuts , the master blade smoothed out the end result . Got me out of a jam .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on September 10, 2011, 09:15:42 PM
**Warning: Alcohol was(and still is)involved with this story**

Welp, this is kinda funny. So it's roughly 3 am(PST) here and I just got back from a night out with some friends. I pull up to my house and get ready to walk up to the door. Normally, as I'm exiting my car I lock my doors and go about my business. Every so often, I will close my car door shut without realizing that I just locked my keys in my car.

SHTF. Tonight was one of the nights that I subconsciously locked my keys in the car. It was at this point that my mangineering motor skills took charge. I hop my brick wall into my backyard and start rummage through everything that would allow me to get my keys. With my Wave in tow, I come across some cardboard. From here I use the blade on my Wave to cut out a vertical strip of cardboard with some sort of "hook" cut into it. This piece of cardboard was my shimmy.
 (http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/af060042.jpg)

Thankfully, my window was cracked, just enough to get my cardboard in. Luckily for me, I was able to get my door unlocked and my keys. Or else I would not be sitting here typing this!! So thank you Stylus Pro and BO Wave for making this all possible  :salute:
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/7d7ecb53.jpg)


Well in your condition i'm not sure you should have been driving.   :pok: :D Glad everything worked out for you and your Wave helped save the day.  :tu:

I had sobered up significantly by the time I left to go home  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on September 10, 2011, 11:06:52 PM
This wasn't with a MT, but with my new Voyager. I guess I need chainmail gloves too  :-\
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/5e5f87f1.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 10, 2011, 11:08:16 PM
This wasn't with a MT, but with my new Voyager. I guess I need chainmail gloves too  :-\
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/5e5f87f1.jpg)


HAHAHA. And you were giving me a hard time.  :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on September 11, 2011, 02:37:31 AM
Used my Skele cx to break down boxes... Was fine but my charge S30v is a better slicer
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on September 11, 2011, 02:39:51 AM
Used the saw on my Surge to saw down 4 legs of a shelf to reduce height

at 1st i thought this was going to be about the dog. LOL

Surge gets most the big home jobs :) dog just watched
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 14, 2011, 03:05:11 AM
At work today i had to take a phone order and discovered that the owner had stolen my pen as usual  >:(. I suddenly remembered that I had brought my Compact with me today! :) It's the first time that the pen has come in handy. If I could get plus scales for my Super Tinker life would be perfect......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 14, 2011, 08:10:27 AM
At work today i had to take a phone order and discovered that the owner had stolen my pen as usual  >:(. I suddenly remembered that I had brought my Compact with me today! :) It's the first time that the pen has come in handy. If I could get plus scales for my Super Tinker life would be perfect......

have a look on EDCsource mate, normally plenty of plus sclaes to be found there.
http://www.edcsource.com/auction_search.php?start=20&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=plus%20scales&order_field=a.end_time&order_type=ASC (http://www.edcsource.com/auction_search.php?start=20&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=plus%20scales&order_field=a.end_time&order_type=ASC)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 14, 2011, 10:06:20 PM
At work today i had to take a phone order and discovered that the owner had stolen my pen as usual  >:(. I suddenly remembered that I had brought my Compact with me today! :) It's the first time that the pen has come in handy. If I could get plus scales for my Super Tinker life would be perfect......
have a look on EDCsource mate, normally plenty of plus sclaes to be found there.

D'oh! I knew that! Thanks for the link Gareth, I'm gonna have to get a set.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on September 15, 2011, 09:09:02 AM
Just used the phillips on the ST to change some batteries in the money pinger  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 15, 2011, 09:11:29 AM
Used my Vic Camper blade to cut open my delivery or MT's.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on September 15, 2011, 10:30:43 AM
Used my Vic Camper blade to cut open my delivery or MT's.  :D

Thats more exciting than mine capt  :D :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 15, 2011, 10:39:28 AM
Used my Vic Camper blade to cut open my delivery or MT's.  :D

Thats more exciting than mine capt  :D :tu:

 :D :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmman on September 16, 2011, 01:26:53 AM
Used a vix climber to take apart some biker leather trousers and reuse some of the leather to make a key ring case for my TT.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Millhouse on September 17, 2011, 06:34:20 PM
Just put together my new PC.

Charge Ti was on package opening duty.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on September 17, 2011, 10:38:02 PM
Last night I bought my 16 year and 6 day old son his first car :ahhh
Today, with a couple of wrenches, an ST300, and a Crunch we replaced his battery.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 18, 2011, 09:08:16 AM
Used my Vic Camper to open a bottle of Wine for a lovely lady.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 18, 2011, 01:44:58 PM
Used + items on my Vic Spirit (ratchet, extension and wrench) to tighten banister on stairs... That was overall tough job because I was drilling new holes with screw so now I can say that you CAN do tough jobs with Wrench and Ratchet from Vic!!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Later I've used scissors on my explorer to cut cowlik that my daughter have tangled with chewing gum...  :D :D :D :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on September 18, 2011, 03:36:46 PM
Just finished installing a PIR security light in a back yard  :D

Fortunately Leatherman saved the day  :cheers: When it came to removing the old bulkhead light it had been attached using two square bit screws  :think: So that's what those bits are used for. Good job I had the full selection of bits and my trusty Charge at hand  :tu:

I believe in equality with my multitools so I used my Victorinox Swisstool RS for wire stripping duties  :tu:

And the best bit; no electrocutions  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 18, 2011, 06:34:45 PM
Just finished installing a PIR security light in a back yard  :D

Fortunately Leatherman saved the day  :cheers: When it came to removing the old bulkhead light it had been attached using two square bit screws  :think: So that's what those bits are used for. Good job I had the full selection of bits and my trusty Charge at hand  :tu:

I believe in equality with my multitools so I used my Victorinox Swisstool RS for wire stripping duties  :tu:

And the best bit; no electrocutions  :cheers:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 18, 2011, 07:09:07 PM
Just finished installing a PIR security light in a back yard  :D

Fortunately Leatherman saved the day  :cheers: When it came to removing the old bulkhead light it had been attached using two square bit screws  :think: So that's what those bits are used for. Good job I had the full selection of bits and my trusty Charge at hand  :tu:

I believe in equality with my multitools so I used my Victorinox Swisstool RS for wire stripping duties  :tu:

And the best bit; no electrocutions  :cheers:
isn't it a little ironic to be using two MT's to do a job? ;)

Congratulations on not electrocuting yourself. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dr.Lipids on September 19, 2011, 12:34:23 AM
Used the Micra's phillips driver for the first time today while putting together the little stand that attaches to the tv. Worked much better than I expected, but it did slip a bit. Impressed me though!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 19, 2011, 03:47:08 AM
I used my Blast's screwdrivers today to remove all the outlet and switch covers in my entryway.  We are in the process of painting the Batcave to prep it for sale next year, and it is in full swing!  I will continue to post new exciting multi use as the project develops.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cerbera147 on September 19, 2011, 09:14:00 AM
Just finished installing a PIR security light in a back yard  :D

Fortunately Leatherman saved the day  :cheers: When it came to removing the old bulkhead light it had been attached using two square bit screws  :think: So that's what those bits are used for. Good job I had the full selection of bits and my trusty Charge at hand  :tu:

I believe in equality with my multitools so I used my Victorinox Swisstool RS for wire stripping duties  :tu:

And the best bit; no electrocutions  :cheers:
isn't it a little ironic to be using two MT's to do a job? ;)

Congratulations on not electrocuting yourself. :D

I told you it's all about promoting equality in the multitool world. It was a joint US & Swiss venture  :cheers:

I also had my UKPK in my pocket which also saw a bit of use  :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmman on September 19, 2011, 10:36:29 AM
Worked a get in for a theatre show yesterday. My charge TTI got a full work out. Impressed the resident stage manager so much, guess what he is shopping for today.
Also got to use my TT chopper for..... Opening paint tins. Did the job very well ( and the paint came off the tool too)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 19, 2011, 06:48:20 PM
Just did a quick running repair on a security door with the Phillips on a Micra
First time I've ever used it, and I'm quite impressed how well it did  :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 19, 2011, 07:04:59 PM
Just did a quick running repair on a security door with the Phillips on a Micra
First time I've ever used it, and I'm quite impressed how well it did  :o
I agree.  The Micra's screwdrivers are often overlooked as being really very handly, far better than any other keyring sized MT I've tried.  Shame they fold in quite so easily but you can't have everything. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on September 19, 2011, 07:41:38 PM
nothing to see here....  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on September 19, 2011, 10:15:31 PM
Just did a quick running repair on a security door with the Phillips on a Micra
First time I've ever used it, and I'm quite impressed how well it did  :o

50ft-trad + Micra + impressed =  :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 82brutus on September 19, 2011, 11:30:04 PM
Used the bottle opener tool on my Spirit X and the combo tool on my black Bantam to type up this reply.  It wasn't the easiest job in the world but they were both up to the task and performed quite admirably.  :multi:

No, the drivers on the Spirit X were not too slippy. :rofl: 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on September 19, 2011, 11:39:05 PM
I had my Pioneer Harvester with me while I cut through the jungle that is my tomato plants :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on September 20, 2011, 01:06:10 AM
Used my mini sd bit on my wave to replace the temples on my Wiley X sunglasses. I love this tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 20, 2011, 02:25:23 PM
Just did a quick running repair on a security door with the Phillips on a Micra
First time I've ever used it, and I'm quite impressed how well it did  :o

50ft-trad + Micra + impressed =  :D

 :rofl: I don't know what you're trying to say ......  :pok: :P

I ought to also add that I went to grab the Gerber Flik later on to finish nipping the screw up, and the Flik just cammed out instantly failing to offer any further capability over the Micra. It was an old worn screw, but still ....  :-\

The final turn that was needed to coax the screw completely home came courtesy of the Swisstool CS Plus. No slippage whatsoever ... not even the merest hint of a slip, even on an old screw! Where's the "takes a bow" smiley?  :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on September 20, 2011, 03:44:57 PM
The final turn that was needed to coax the screw completely home came courtesy of the Swisstool CS Plus. No slippage whatsoever ... not even the merest hint of a slip, even on an old screw! Where's the "takes a bow" smiley?  :D :D

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/misc/take-a-bow-1.gif)

(Although, there should be a "Guinness World Records" smiley  :pok: :P :D)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 20, 2011, 06:13:57 PM
(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/misc/take-a-bow-1.gif)

^ That's the feller!  :D

(Although, there should be a "Guinness World Records" smiley  :pok: :P :D)

Nah - all that supposed slippage that gets reported must be operator error  ;)

Seriously though, and although it was the Swisstool itself that did the job this time, if I've got a job that I think might start slipping or chewing drivers I reach for a bit driver anyway which is where the CS PLUS comes in even more handy. You can get some silly torque with that wrench and I'd rather wreck a £0.50 - £1.00 bit over a £50 - £100 multitool or even a dedicated driver any day  :salute:

I think that even the Leatherman/SOG/Geber fans who prefer them over Vic tools should still get one of their wrench/bit sets on their way back from getting their head looked at  :P
They really are SUPERB - especially with high torque or limited access.

.... but yes, the Micra punched WAY above it's weight and did a sterling job  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on September 20, 2011, 10:10:59 PM
Leatherman is my preferred brand, but I have to admit that the Swisstool wrench/bit kit looks very useful.

I took your advice and got my head checked.  The shrink said that the fact that I choose Leatherman illustrates that I am not only sane, but I display superior judgement.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 20, 2011, 10:55:11 PM
Leatherman is my preferred brand, but I have to admit that the Swisstool wrench/bit kit looks very useful.

I took your advice and got my head checked.  The shrink said that the fact that I choose Leatherman illustrates that I am not only sane, but I display superior judgement.   :D

 :D :D So when's the shrink seeing his shrink then?  :pok:  :D

Well the Ripple (aka Wave Lite) got it's chance to shine today  :tu: Nothing too fancy, just ripping some large brass staples out of some packaging so I could inspect the contents. This was at the trade counter of a supplier who had suddenly and without warning rendered himself utterly clueless in the presence of the staples, not quite knowing what to do or what to look for. Right front pocket to the rescue, out pops shiny metal, and before I had even set about the first staple with the pliers ... the slilence from the sales rep was deafening, but the look in the eyes definitely said "I want one". Certainly beats the usual "what you got that for?" game.  ::)

My young nephew actually collared me a week or so ago (after I'd just completed an array of tasks with the contents of my pockets) and said "You've got EVERYTHING, why do you always have EVERYTHING". I smiled at him and said "Because if I didn't, there'd be something missing".

He seemed quite happy with that answer  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on September 21, 2011, 06:54:34 AM
My young nephew actually collared me a week or so ago (after I'd just completed an array of tasks with the contents of my pockets) and said "You've got EVERYTHING, why do you always have EVERYTHING". I smiled at him and said "Because if I didn't, there'd be something missing".

He seemed quite happy with that answer  :)

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on September 21, 2011, 08:08:01 AM
Used my Wave to remove and install a new car battery for my sister  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 21, 2011, 11:17:56 AM
Used my Wave to remove and install a new car battery for my sister  :tu:

Good work.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 21, 2011, 11:18:36 AM
I used my Vic Camper to open a few adult refreshments.  :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Beerplumber on September 22, 2011, 03:04:07 AM
Had to cut a 2" price of PVC pipe today. Hacksaw was two blocks away in the truck so I threw an aggressive bi-metal blade into the surge blade exchanger and presto on with the task!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on September 22, 2011, 04:03:08 AM
That tool holder on the Surge has almost limitless possibilities. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on September 22, 2011, 09:15:52 PM
 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on September 22, 2011, 09:32:43 PM
Used my KF4 to open the packaging on another KF4 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 22, 2011, 09:37:06 PM
Used my KF4 to open the packaging on another KF4 :D

Nice  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 23, 2011, 02:05:09 AM
My 98 Wave saw quite a bit of use today pulling packing staples and cutting tape on shipments.  Fantastic tool!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 23, 2011, 04:19:03 AM
I left the house today without a multi on my belt, whoops! And, of course, I needed pliers several times today. Fortunately, it was all light duty work, and I had my Deluxe Tinker in my pocket! The pliers got their baptism of fire by pulling lid clips off several gallon cans, loosening and then tightening the cap on a tint machine nozzle, and, along with the Phillips, put together a display rack. That SAK certainly proved its' worth today!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 23, 2011, 06:53:34 AM
I left the house today without a multi on my belt, whoops! And, of course, I needed pliers several times today. Fortunately, it was all light duty work, and I had my Deluxe Tinker in my pocket! The pliers got their baptism of fire by pulling lid clips off several gallon cans, loosening and then tightening the cap on a tint machine nozzle, and, along with the Phillips, put together a display rack. That SAK certainly proved its' worth today!

That is one tried and true rule, if you don't have a Multi, you WILL need pliers.  I use mine all the time for tons of stuff that you would never think of.  I can't leave my house without a pliers MT and a SAK or utility blade.

Glad to see the Deluxe tinker worked so well though, my uncle just got one and he loves it!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 23, 2011, 07:25:10 AM
I just love when I get job done with my multi in front of 5-6  :o :o faces!!

Yesterday we started home from work in our truck (small pickup like truck - Russian made Gazelle) and check engine lit on board. so we got out and pop open the front to see. There were small rubber hose broke. I pulled out my CT41 and put the philips bit to unscrew clout http://www.alati.hr/web3/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/__elna_4bbb27b70d6b3.jpg (http://www.alati.hr/web3/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/__elna_4bbb27b70d6b3.jpg)  (this is from google translate  :think: ) but my coworker pulled out the hose and lost it.... So....  :think: :think: :think:

I found a peace of copper wire, cut it w/wire cutters, cut the bad peace of hose w/blade, put it on place and secure it with wire instead of clout. Put the wire arround hose and twist ends w/pliers untill it was tight enough....  :D :D

Let's get back on beginning, when I pulled out CT41 they all started giggling and poking me, but by the time I finished, they were all  :o :o :tu: :tu: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Routa on September 23, 2011, 07:43:49 AM
My bandmate repaired his saxophone utilizing my Wave. There was a small spring that had popped out, and he used the pliers to put it back in its place.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 23, 2011, 07:52:35 AM
I just love when I get job done with my multi in front of 5-6  :o :o faces!!

Yesterday we started home from work in our truck (small pickup like truck - Russian made Gazelle) and check engine lit on board. so we got out and pop open the front to see. There were small rubber hose broke. I pulled out my CT41 and put the philips bit to unscrew clout http://www.alati.hr/web3/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/__elna_4bbb27b70d6b3.jpg (http://www.alati.hr/web3/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/__elna_4bbb27b70d6b3.jpg)  (this is from google translate  :think: ) but my coworker pulled out the hose and lost it.... So....  :think: :think: :think:

I found a peace of copper wire, cut it w/wire cutters, cut the bad peace of hose w/blade, put it on place and secure it with wire instead of clout. Put the wire arround hose and twist ends w/pliers untill it was tight enough....  :D :D

Let's get back on beginning, when I pulled out CT41 they all started giggling and poking me, but by the time I finished, they were all  :o :o :tu: :tu: :cheers: :cheers:
did no-one in Serbia ever watch McGyver? :D  Nicely done BTW. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 23, 2011, 08:43:05 AM
I don't remember that show being broadcasted here....  :think: :think: :think: I have heard of McGuyver here. And I've allways been a tech-gadged geek.... :think: :think: :think:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on September 23, 2011, 12:33:44 PM
I left the house today without a multi on my belt, whoops! And, of course, I needed pliers several times today. Fortunately, it was all light duty work, and I had my Deluxe Tinker in my pocket! The pliers got their baptism of fire by pulling lid clips off several gallon cans, loosening and then tightening the cap on a tint machine nozzle, and, along with the Phillips, put together a display rack. That SAK certainly proved its' worth today!

Tint machine, lid clips, those are familiar words.  I spent 14 years working in our family's paint store before the days of color matching computers.  It would have been very handy to have an MT on my belt.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on September 24, 2011, 12:44:47 AM
I used my Explorer Plus' magnifier to read a couple tang stamps and to compare the lengths of a couple knives at an antique show today.  Ended up getting a mint condition light aqua glass transformer globe... I could've gotten an excellent condition lavender one, though, for probably $35... I kinda regret not getting it.  Still, it'd be a pricey paper weight over the $3 I have in the one I purchased. ._.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on September 24, 2011, 12:52:32 AM
Code red emergency use today... Used scissors to cut hair from in front of my dog's eyes. Didnt want him to start running into stuff
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thesuper on September 24, 2011, 01:40:35 AM
Used my KF4 to open the packaging on another KF4 :D
   you got 2 kf4's? SELL ME ONE!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on September 24, 2011, 03:34:24 AM
Used my CS4  to open packets of hops for the batch of beer I was brewing.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 24, 2011, 10:41:54 AM
Used my CS4  to open packets of hops for the batch of beer I was brewing.

 :cheers:


Now that's what I like to hear.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 24, 2011, 07:44:34 PM
I used my old wave yesterday to remove a bolt that holds a headlight in a car.  We were fitting a bumper to the car to inspect the fender rework and hope it matched.  So nice that our trained technicians don't show up until an hour after we open the shop and then whine about not getting cars completed in time.  Seems that I spend more time along with the other shop managers just putting cars back together because  our techs are lame. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on September 25, 2011, 04:50:34 AM
Got the first part of my son's sound system installed in his car today. A Squirt ES4 did all of the wire striping, an ST300 did most of the screw turning, and plier work (this was shared some with a SwissTool RS, been trying to give it a "real world" work out, and I must say that the Phillips screwdriver did not disappoint :tu:). Also had a Core there for some knife work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 25, 2011, 05:13:16 AM
My Blast saw a lot of use today during the second phase of our house painting project.  Today was Living room phase I.  I masked off the larger portion of my living room and used the knife on my blast several times cutting plastic and paper, then used the screwdrivers to remove the outlet covers from my walls and then to replace them when I finished.  Great day and the change in our lighting is incredible with our new paint. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on September 25, 2011, 05:12:52 PM
Used my KF4 to open the packaging on another KF4 :D
   you got 2 kf4's? SELL ME ONE!

HURRY UP! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-JUICE-KF4-multitool-/160655169592?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2567cb5838)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on September 26, 2011, 08:52:15 AM
Heres a good one. A stitch in my wifes mouth from dental surgery decided to pop out of her gum... Which freaked her out and grossed me out. Anyway, we had to stop driving and she had to use my LM Style scissors. Not all jobs are pretty
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on September 26, 2011, 09:00:05 AM
I cut some double sided tape with my DIY Gerber Shears for some tool chest liner for my Machinist Chest.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 26, 2011, 09:25:00 AM
Are you a Tool and die maker Metro?  I spent a bit of time a few years ago as a CNC Operator and Tool and Die apprentice.  I need to get back to it somehow, my knowledge is getting rusty.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on September 26, 2011, 09:43:17 AM
Are you a Tool and die maker Metro?  I spent a bit of time a few years ago as a CNC Operator and Tool and Die apprentice.  I need to get back to it somehow, my knowledge is getting rusty.

No, but I am an Industrial Designer (product) I don't specialize in anything which means I've had to learn and dabble in most things mechanical and automated process related. I have thought about going into trade training to learn more about it, but my manual shop in my garage has served me well :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 26, 2011, 02:34:05 PM
I would love to have a manual shop.  I do have a mini mill, but it's in storage at my uncle's foundry and he doesn't have time to snag it for me. 
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on September 26, 2011, 09:04:21 PM
I would love to have a manual shop.  I do have a mini mill, but it's in storage at my uncle's foundry and he doesn't have time to snag it for me.

That's what I have. Only twice have I wished for a bigger mill. My mini lathe is the same case, only a few times I wished I had a larger swing.

The benefit of the small guys is they can be lifted from place to place. Which I do often.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 26, 2011, 10:16:14 PM
Well I did it again. Cut myself.   :rant: Pics will follow once I get it to stop bleeding.  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on September 26, 2011, 10:20:06 PM
I'm a lightweight compared to you guys!  I used my Style CS today to open a couple of envelopes and a package of M&M's from the campus bookstore! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on September 26, 2011, 10:46:33 PM
I used my CS4 to open a small package that showed up in the mail today.   It contained the titanium spike from Essexman.  All I can say is wow.  That is a whole lot of cool in a small tool.  I'll put a Mcgizmo clip on it and install it on my tool ring.  Pictures to follow in the original "Ti Spike Thing Give Away" thread.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jimmiewalker on September 26, 2011, 11:04:39 PM
Tool: LM Charge AL
Performances: great!
Task:
Cut plastic tubing,electric cables,open car parts helped by the bit kit,file some plastic part of an electric connector, cut some bread :-)

Since i have my multitool at work, everyday clipped on my belt,i have less problems:-)

The only thing i've never used, is the saw.


---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=45.565641,8.934941
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 27, 2011, 12:54:44 AM
Ehhh used the Gerber to do a little lifting.

I honestly don't remember taking this picture at all. I think I was under some kind of influence.  :drink: I found it on my camera today when I uploaded some other photos.  :think:


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC02154.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 27, 2011, 01:07:03 AM
I would love to have a manual shop.  I do have a mini mill, but it's in storage at my uncle's foundry and he doesn't have time to snag it for me.

That's what I have. Only twice have I wished for a bigger mill. My mini lathe is the same case, only a few times I wished I had a larger swing.

The benefit of the small guys is they can be lifted from place to place. Which I do often.

I need to get on him about it.  I really want it because I love working with metal.  I still have a few of my Machinist tools and my ever so awesome Kennedy 11 drawer machinist chest.  I STILL drool over that thing even after owning it 5 years.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on September 27, 2011, 01:09:54 AM
I would love to have a manual shop.  I do have a mini mill, but it's in storage at my uncle's foundry and he doesn't have time to snag it for me.

99.9% of my mods/repairs are done with hand tools. It takes more time but in the long run I enjoy the process.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on September 27, 2011, 01:10:37 AM
I used my wave to apply new scales to a 58mm rambler for my son.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on September 27, 2011, 03:38:45 AM
Cut a whole lotta cardboard... Love s30v
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 28, 2011, 03:00:58 AM
Wow, today is one of those days that remind me why I carry a multi! My Wave got work duty today. Haven't really carried it all that much, just wasn't jelling with it. But today it removed clips, bent bails, dismantled a power washer chemical injector, and unclogged a tint machine like a champ! I even got the saw involved cutting a scrap piece of trim to make a stain sample. It just might make the trip tomorrow too....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 28, 2011, 03:31:05 AM
My Blast saw some staple removing use today, and a bit of cutting with the blade and scissors.  My Swisschamp scissors have been getting a work out lately!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Randyc1974 on September 28, 2011, 04:51:08 AM
I'm a police officer assigned to a Middle School. Some of the kids made paper-mache sculpters around wire frames. A few had wires sticking out the bottom of their masterpieces. I have several multi-tools and keep a Gerber multi-plier on hand for such public service tasks. I used the wire cutters to cut the protruding wires away so the munchkins didn't impale their little fingers.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 28, 2011, 05:43:40 AM
I'm a police officer assigned to a Middle School. Some of the kids made paper-mache sculpters around wire frames. A few had wires sticking out the bottom of their masterpieces. I have several multi-tools and keep a Gerber multi-plier on hand for such public service tasks. I used the wire cutters to cut the protruding wires away so the munchkins didn't impale their little fingers.  :multi:

Solid use there. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on September 28, 2011, 08:36:26 PM
I'm a police officer assigned to a Middle School. Some of the kids made paper-mache sculpters around wire frames. A few had wires sticking out the bottom of their masterpieces. I have several multi-tools and keep a Gerber multi-plier on hand for such public service tasks. I used the wire cutters to cut the protruding wires away so the munchkins didn't impale their little fingers.  :multi:

Solid use there.

Definitely!  Can't think of much of a better use than helping out kids!  : :salute: 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 28, 2011, 08:40:26 PM
Used my Swiss Tool to pull out a broken plug from a computer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 28, 2011, 09:21:54 PM
I used my blast a bit cutting plastic today, and pulling still more staples out of boxes.  I used the (MINI BIT DRIVER!!!!) to tighten up my glasses too.  I love that thing!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on September 28, 2011, 10:27:26 PM
Amongst the multitude of jobs my long suffering Scientist did today I cut out the coupons from a box of fish fingers so my lads can finally get one of these...

Birds Eye Polar Bear Fish Fingers Advert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo6SvHHUu5I#ws)

As you do :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 30, 2011, 12:17:28 AM
Today I did something odd with my Wave-I traded it for a day with a contractor friend for his MP600. At the end of the day he returned it and showed me the new Wave he'd bought, and now I desperately want an MP600! Spreading the disease of addiction love!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 30, 2011, 12:19:11 AM
Today I did something odd with my Wave-I traded it for a day with a contractor friend for his MP600. At the end of the day he returned it and showed me the new Wave he'd bought, and now I desperately want an MP600! Spreading the disease of addiction love!


Nice.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 30, 2011, 12:27:35 AM
Today I did something odd with my Wave-I traded it for a day with a contractor friend for his MP600. At the end of the day he returned it and showed me the new Wave he'd bought, and now I desperately want an MP600! Spreading the disease of addiction love!

Much as I do like my Wave, the MP600 does have some advantages too it.  Instant access pliers for one. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 30, 2011, 12:32:17 AM
Today I did something odd with my Wave-I traded it for a day with a contractor friend for his MP600. At the end of the day he returned it and showed me the new Wave he'd bought, and now I desperately want an MP600! Spreading the disease of addiction love!

Nice.  :tu:
Yeah, I figured that I'd be nice to him since we're only going to be on speaking terms with each other for 9 more days-he's a Flyers fan  :P >:D.


Much as I do like my Wave, the MP600 does have some advantages too it.  Instant access pliers for one. :)
The Wave is a great tool, but I love those OHO pliers on my MP450. The 600 is a nice solid-feeling bit of kit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Randyc1974 on September 30, 2011, 05:09:57 AM
Today I used the pliers on my Vic Spirit to align some one way pull the dot snaps on a customers holster. I used the small flat blade driver to change out a snap setting die. Finally I used the awl to clean out the mounting holes on a set of leatherIWB holster belt straps. I'm really liking the Vic Spirit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 01, 2011, 01:23:10 PM
Well today I used my shovel MT to plow my backyard garden that I use to grow some organic veggies for my family...  :D :D :D :pok: :pok:

Good workout!!  :D :D

Besides that I had my CT41 in pocket so I used saw to remove some branches, blade for some rope and wire cutters on pliers for some wire cutting and removing poles besides tomato plants...  :salute: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 01, 2011, 01:26:56 PM
I used the medium screwdriver on my blast as a torsion bar to pick a lock on a toolbox at work.  One of our techs locked a bag of specialized fenderliner clips in his box and left, when we still needed them to deliver a car.  While I didn't get in the box that way, the blast did it's job well.  There were just too many tumblers on both sides of the lock and I can't pick that style.  Don't worry, we had his consent to break into his box, because he didn't feel like driving another 45 minutes back to the shop.  We ended up using a long hook to grab his drawer lock and got in that way. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on October 01, 2011, 02:37:38 PM
Over the last couple months or so, Chrysler has had a safety recall on their ignition switches. I've found that the large flat driver on the Wave is perfect for popping out the bezel, making quick work of the procedure. Now I've been using the driver daily, and up until then I could probably count on two hands the times I used it. I guess you just never know...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 01, 2011, 06:54:13 PM
Well today I used my shovel MT to plow my backyard garden that I use to grow some organic veggies for my family...  :D :D :D :pok: :pok:

Good workout!!  :D :D

Besides that I had my CT41 in pocket so I used saw to remove some branches, blade for some rope and wire cutters on pliers for some wire cutting and removing poles besides tomato plants...  :salute: :salute: :salute:

 :think: :think: :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 01, 2011, 09:01:32 PM
I used my EDC to make a little stove  :tu:

My only SOG (thanks Ryan   :salute: ) and a SAK

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/EDCBurner.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/EDCburnera.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on October 01, 2011, 09:11:37 PM
Used my Wave to carry out some pool maintenance at the house. It's warm one today, so I think I'll treat myself to a dip  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 02, 2011, 01:20:30 AM
Used my Wave to carry out some pool maintenance at the house. It's warm one today, so I think I'll treat myself to a dip  :D

Don't forget the cold beer.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 02, 2011, 01:34:31 AM
Used my Wave to carry out some pool maintenance at the house. It's warm one today, so I think I'll treat myself to a dip  :D
You lucky smurf >:(. It's in the 50's and raining here (again). Today my Explorer Plus was the workhorse, opening boxes and envelopes, cutting coupons, and tightening up a loose banister in the store. I even used the awl to bore a hole and scratch up a piece of wood to demonstrate how to use some finish touch-up products. I've been carrying it for the past week or so. I think I've found my new favorite SAK......for now ;).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Randyc1974 on October 02, 2011, 01:54:38 AM
Whether its guns, knifes, or multi-tools I have no safe queens. I carry and use them all. Today, I decided to do some needed body work on my pickup truck. I used my LM ST300 pliers to bend  some jagged, rusted under fender sheet metel. I used the medium and large flat bit drivers and metel file  to scrape some loose paint chips away in surface preperation for some bondo work.

I then used my ST300 pliers to replace a cotter pin in a electric garage door opener.

After the heavy duty work was done, the ST300 was put away and a Victorinox Spirit was put on my belt.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on October 02, 2011, 02:44:57 AM
My skeletool had the joy of prepping and occasionally tasting the crispy bits of a chunk of pork I'm spit roasting today for my son's 2nd birthday :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on October 02, 2011, 05:11:47 AM
Used my Wave to carry out some pool maintenance at the house. It's warm one today, so I think I'll treat myself to a dip  :D

Don't forget the cold beer.  :cheers:

I definitely didn't!! I enjoyed some Belgian Beer that is supposedly still brewed by Monks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on October 02, 2011, 05:37:37 AM
Used my Wave to carry out some pool maintenance at the house. It's warm one today, so I think I'll treat myself to a dip  :D
You lucky smurf >:(. It's in the 50's and raining here (again). Today my Explorer Plus was the workhorse, opening boxes and envelopes, cutting coupons, and tightening up a loose banister in the store. I even used the awl to bore a hole and scratch up a piece of wood to demonstrate how to use some finish touch-up products. I've been carrying it for the past week or so. I think I've found my new favorite SAK......for now ;).

One of the perks of living in California  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 02, 2011, 05:02:13 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/10b34e24.jpg)

"With the compound leverage SOG offers anybody (even a girl) can open a bottle"
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 02, 2011, 08:03:42 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/10b34e24.jpg)

"With the compound leverage SOG offers anybody (even a girl) can open a bottle"
Nice hands. I like to see a female with bummed up hands. To me it means shes a hard worker. :tu:
I hope those are girls hands :o
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 02, 2011, 08:05:05 PM
Today I used 2 multis at the same time to remove and install the pivot pins in a leatherman micra. Oh the multis were a LM wave and a BO sog powerlock. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 02, 2011, 08:46:31 PM
You guys are a riot!   :rofl:

JD's comments about no longer being on speaking terms with a Flyer's fan was great!  I have similar discussions with my friends who are Bums fans... though sadly the Giants didn't make the post season this year...  :drink:

I can't hold a candle to you guys...  I used my CS to clip a hangnail this morning!  Does that count?  :D

I have an excuse though; I'm a perfesser...  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 02, 2011, 08:52:59 PM
The hands look better in real life; I overdid it with the contrast and sharpness adjustement to emphasize the tool, rather than the hands (female, no nail varnish thus a hardworker  ;) ).

Nice hands. I like to see a female with bummed up hands. To me it means shes a hard worker. :tu:
I hope those are girls hands :o
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 02, 2011, 09:01:56 PM
You guys are a riot!   :rofl:

JD's comments about no longer being on speaking terms with a Flyer's fan was great!  I have similar discussions with my friends who are Bums fans... though sadly the Giants didn't make the post season this year...  :drink:

I can't hold a candle to you guys...  I used my CS to clip a hangnail this morning!  Does that count?  :D

I have an excuse though; I'm a perfesser...  :think:

Perfesser WTF is that??
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 02, 2011, 09:18:01 PM
You guys are a riot!   :rofl:

JD's comments about no longer being on speaking terms with a Flyer's fan was great!  I have similar discussions with my friends who are Bums fans... though sadly the Giants didn't make the post season this year...  :drink:

I can't hold a candle to you guys...  I used my CS to clip a hangnail this morning!  Does that count?  :D

I have an excuse though; I'm a perfesser...  :think:

Perfesser WTF is that??

That's what my students call me... "perfesser" instead of actually saying "professor".
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 02, 2011, 09:23:20 PM
You guys are a riot!   :rofl:

JD's comments about no longer being on speaking terms with a Flyer's fan was great!  I have similar discussions with my friends who are Bums fans... though sadly the Giants didn't make the post season this year...  :drink:

I can't hold a candle to you guys...  I used my CS to clip a hangnail this morning!  Does that count?  :D

I have an excuse though; I'm a perfesser...  :think:

Perfesser WTF is that??

That's what my students call me... "perfesser" instead of actually saying "professor".
Lol. I just thought you might be making fun of yourself :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 02, 2011, 09:39:16 PM
You guys are a riot!   :rofl:

JD's comments about no longer being on speaking terms with a Flyer's fan was great!  I have similar discussions with my friends who are Bums fans... though sadly the Giants didn't make the post season this year...  :drink:

I can't hold a candle to you guys...  I used my CS to clip a hangnail this morning!  Does that count?  :D

I have an excuse though; I'm a perfesser...  :think:

Perfesser WTF is that??

That's what my students call me... "perfesser" instead of actually saying "professor".
Lol. I just thought you might be making fun of yourself :rofl:

I was.  :D 

I think the world would be a lot better if people took themselves less seriously, and were able to laugh at themselves more.  :)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 02, 2011, 09:41:02 PM
You guys are a riot!   :rofl:

JD's comments about no longer being on speaking terms with a Flyer's fan was great!  I have similar discussions with my friends who are Bums fans... though sadly the Giants didn't make the post season this year...  :drink:

I can't hold a candle to you guys...  I used my CS to clip a hangnail this morning!  Does that count?  :D

I have an excuse though; I'm a perfesser...  :think:

Perfesser WTF is that??

That's what my students call me... "perfesser" instead of actually saying "professor".
Lol. I just thought you might be making fun of yourself :rofl:

I was.  :D 

I think the world would be a lot better if people took themselves less seriously, and were able to laugh at themselves more.  :)

I think I laugh at myself too much sometimes or maybe its the meds lol :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 02, 2011, 10:53:34 PM
I used the bottle opener on my new (to me) Wave to open a whole lot of beer bottles at gathering last night.  After trying every technique with the Wave that I could think of I found that I very much prefer the opener on my Juice CS4.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on October 03, 2011, 12:15:58 AM
Never tried a Juice (although I want one) but I think LM nailed the bottle opener on the Skeletool and the e33 knives. If I know there will be bottles to open I have either one of those. Which also makes me want to add a Style CS (maybe a PS too) too my pocket carry arsenal!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on October 03, 2011, 12:23:56 AM
After trying every technique with the Wave that I could think of I found that I very much prefer the opener on my Juice CS4.

Did u try the cut it in half technique :D

Good can opener, useless bottle opener IMHO :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Randyc1974 on October 03, 2011, 05:00:23 AM
I used my Swiss Tool Spirit for misc. tasks around my holster shop. I also used it to put together a new multi-bird feeder.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on October 03, 2011, 05:23:58 AM
Never tried a Juice (although I want one) but I think LM nailed the bottle opener on the Skeletool and the e33 knives. If I know there will be bottles to open I have either one of those. Which also makes me want to add a Style CS (maybe a PS too) too my pocket carry arsenal!

+1

I find the bottle opener on the skeletool excellent.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on October 03, 2011, 05:39:21 AM
Built a shed today with a buddy with my brand new non CC BO ST300 and he with his LM Charge TTi I gift to him.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 03, 2011, 05:35:21 PM
The awl on my Pioneer was the perfect tool for punching out another hole in my belt.
Also used the Pioneer to open a bag of shredded cheese.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 03, 2011, 09:10:07 PM
Punching a new hole in the belt coupled with opening a package of cheese?  I's say the new hole was closer to the end of the belt.   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 04, 2011, 09:51:17 PM
Just seen your meths stoves Tony :tu:  and cool pics to boot  :salute:

Today was day of the awl as conker bashing took place.  This is a pic from last year, this year we have upgraded to paracord :D

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/conkers.jpg)
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Post by: Sparky415 on October 04, 2011, 10:34:49 PM
Thanks Neil
It was just for fun, as I'm going to teach a young friend to make them I thought I better have a practice on my own  ;)

It took about 40 shots to get those two good ones   :salute:

Conkers is a proper job for a SAK  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on October 04, 2011, 10:42:57 PM
Neil, that worn red alox looks so groovy.  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 05, 2011, 12:16:47 AM
I love the awl on my Pioneer.  I use it all the time.  I wish more tools came with awls, but I don't really want to get these guys started on THAT.

My packing tape dispenser collapsed today at work, I had to use my blast to cobble it back together.  The tabs that hold the tape shield in bent, causing the cutter to stay recessed(they are connected) and pretty much fail as a dispenser.  Shockingly, I was able to bend the little tabs with my blast pliers and didn't break them. 

My pioneer has seen a lot of package opening lately(Thanks Steve!!!!)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 05, 2011, 12:44:46 AM
I used the blade on my Squirt PS4 to open up the clam shell on a new razor.  It cut through it like butter.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on October 05, 2011, 01:17:25 AM
Me too. I used the serrated blade in my Wave to slice a memory stick out of the clam shell. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 05, 2011, 04:15:06 AM
We picked up a Watercooler today.  Seeing as how I have a wee one running around, I decided to use the cheesy anchor strap they provide in order to keep it from toppling over on him.  So, after drilling a small hole with the awl on my Vic Pioneer, I started to drive the drywall anchor into the wall with the phillips on my blast, and halfway through it snapped.  I then used the pliers on my Blast to remove the shattered anchor.  Back came the phillips to drive a new anchor in and to install the screw that holds the nylon strap to the wall.  All together a good job, with a few nicely placed uses by two of my favorite tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 05, 2011, 08:52:21 AM
I have been using the pliers on an LM Squirt P4 quite a lot, cleaning some knives I got.
They are the only pliers, on a multitool, I use nearly daily!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 05, 2011, 01:07:13 PM
I used the blade on my SC4 to open the burlap covering from around the root ball of the tree I was planting.  Then I used the wire cutters during a repair to the invisible fence wire that I damaged while digging the hole.  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on October 06, 2011, 07:23:16 PM
I just used the diamond file on a Charge TTI to sharpen the scissors on a Micra. It worked swimmingly :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on October 06, 2011, 07:35:39 PM
OHT saw just cut a small hole to hide the ariel cable in my bedroom window... friggin cold getting in!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 07, 2011, 06:25:33 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/a4921c9e.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 07, 2011, 06:45:03 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/a4921c9e.jpg)

A hard day then? :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on October 07, 2011, 07:28:24 PM
used my sideclip to dismantle a gieger counter
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 07, 2011, 07:29:47 PM
Just sacrificing myself, trying to demonstrate uses of multitools for you lot...  :drink:
I even had to cook and eat these wine preserved sausages I used as background in the picture since they were left out for the fridge for the whole 5 minutes I took to take the picture and were deemed unsafe for serving to guests.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 07, 2011, 07:53:48 PM
Just sacrificing myself, trying to demonstrate uses of multitools for you lot...  :drink:
I even had to cook and eat these wine preserved sausages I used as background in the picture since they were left out for the fridge for the whole 5 minutes I took to take the picture and were deemed unsafe for serving to guests.  :salute:

your noble gesture is noted and appreciated.  :salute:

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 07, 2011, 09:23:14 PM
Just sacrificing myself, trying to demonstrate uses of multitools for you lot...  :drink:
I even had to cook and eat these wine preserved sausages I used as background in the picture since they were left out for the fridge for the whole 5 minutes I took to take the picture and were deemed unsafe for serving to guests.  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/notworthy.gif)



used my sideclip to dismantle a gieger counter

I bet that's never been said on an internet forum before  :salute:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 08, 2011, 09:49:11 AM
Before:
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/affd3b53.jpg)
after!
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/f279af3c.jpg)
Probably the first, documented, time anybody actually used a Flair for something!

Really the corkscrew is pretty bad, compared to the ones on Victorinox etc. It works and you can apply leverage using the bottle opener tool to remove the cork but it is too narrow.
It could destroy older, crumbling, corks and gives the feeling that if forced it will break. I was actually worried at some point as I was pulling the cork out..

Also the combination bottle opener/can opener tool does not sit well on the bottle neck and slides. I was worried about scratching the golden colour off.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 08, 2011, 10:06:46 AM
What is on that plate?   :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 08, 2011, 10:17:12 AM
What is on that plate?   :drool:

I have just answered a very similar question somewhere.....  ???  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 08, 2011, 11:00:37 AM
Im very smurft up right now so I will have to get back to you on that one.  :o

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 08, 2011, 06:31:37 PM
Last night I used my blast to weigh down my belt while I had a few drinks.  I did end up oiling it too.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on October 08, 2011, 10:36:19 PM
Just used the head of the pin from a Vic Waiter to clean a garlic press. Worked well :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 09, 2011, 12:54:19 AM
I gave the can opener on my blast a shot at opening a can of olives.  It worked pretty well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 09, 2011, 02:23:58 AM
Was given a Vic. Sportsman today. Used it to clean my nails.

Sometimes I find it hard to believe just how exciting and exotic a life I lead :P ;)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 09, 2011, 03:10:27 AM
Today I used my wave and my alox to remove a huge splinter from my foot. That thing was at least 1/2 inch long and 1/8 inch wide. Thank goodness my feet have thick calluses on them or I'd really be hurting. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 09, 2011, 03:12:13 AM
Today I used my wave and my alox to remove a huge splinter from my foot. That thing was at least 1/2 inch long and 1/8 inch wide. Thank goodness my feet have thick calluses on them or I'd really be hurting.


When you say you used your Wave AND Alox I imagine a 2x4 in your foot.  :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 09, 2011, 03:14:09 AM
It sure did feel like it though. My foot is still sore. Thank the multi tool gods for all these tools!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 09, 2011, 10:23:21 AM
Vic CT41 was all in opening vine and beer last night.... Tough job!!  8) 8) :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: papa_mcb on October 09, 2011, 03:07:17 PM
Used the tiny screw driver ion my surge to add a link to my watch band.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jojotlc on October 09, 2011, 04:54:14 PM
micra got used intensively unwrapping a Britparts package,, so did with an extremely well wrapped (like 4 rounds) of bubble packing.. hee fullly intact.

ST300 did its duty removing window rails screws..to board up oldman's bathroom window due to vandalised. Fortunate, house vacated 2 years ago..pity attacking an old couples house! :-\
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 09, 2011, 05:34:37 PM
So far I haven't used it but the day is still early! :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 09, 2011, 11:41:22 PM
Vic Manager did a little moustache trimming and the spirit looked after beer bottle access
Other than that it's been a quiet day for the tools
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 09, 2011, 11:50:55 PM
Just pulled some staples out with the small blade on my VIC Camper. Nothing real exciting today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 10, 2011, 12:02:05 AM
My wife was trimming some bushes and managed to cut the extension cord on the trimmer.  Somehow she made it sound like it was the cord's fault.

I used my Wave to cut the damaged section of cord off and installed the plug on the end of the remaining cord.  Its the first time I've used the wire strippers on the Wave and I liked it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 10, 2011, 01:06:57 AM
My wife was trimming some bushes and managed to cut the extension cord on the trimmer.  Somehow she made it sound like it was the cord's fault.

I used my Wave to cut the damaged section of cord off and installed the plug on the end of the remaining cord.  Its the first time I've used the wire strippers on the Wave and I liked it.

Very easy to do, so easy my wife seems to manage it every time she uses them ::)

After the first few times having  to dismantle the entire trimmer in order to rewire, I came up with the cunning plan of fitting a cord extension block (you know the type, enclosure with three chocolate blocks inside) about 10cm from the trimmer.  Now I have a weird looking trimmer but the rewire takes five minutes instead of thirty five :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on October 10, 2011, 01:17:21 AM
Rearranging the Molle pouches on my pack today, think I almost have the final layout ( :rofl: )

The pliers on my CyberTool 34 and on the ST300 did the job of weaving the webbing. :tu:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 10, 2011, 10:31:10 PM
I used the CS I keep on my keychain to open a bag of peanut M&M's.  :D

Has anyone ever tried to open one of those darn things with your hands?  Freakin' human proof packaging... 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 10, 2011, 10:43:28 PM
I owe a significant portion of my physique to the fact that I can open M&M bags with my bare hands.  I use my MT though, because it is a more enjoyable and controlled experience.
 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 10, 2011, 11:52:40 PM
Its simple, forget you are an advanced tool using animal and get all feral with your teeth :P

Peanut M&Ms  :drool:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmman on October 11, 2011, 12:23:45 AM
The pliers on my sideclip helped with the sewing repairs on my drizabone coat before the yearly ritual of rewaxing. My TT tool took care of taking the lid off the tin of wax.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Randyc1974 on October 11, 2011, 12:49:33 AM
Yesterday, I was able to save the day at my step-daughter's wedding shower. I used my Juice C2's corkscrew implement to open a couple bottles of wine. Prior to yesterdays rescue mission, I never thought I'd need a corkscrew. I guess you never know.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 11, 2011, 03:53:47 AM
Yesterday, I was able to save the day at my step-daughter's wedding shower. I used my Juice C2's corkscrew implement to open a couple bottles of wine. Prior to yesterdays rescue mission, I never thought I'd need a corkscrew. I guess you never know.

They're actually pretty handy for untangling knots too.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 11, 2011, 03:55:50 AM
Yesterday, I was able to save the day at my step-daughter's wedding shower. I used my Juice C2's corkscrew implement to open a couple bottles of wine. Prior to yesterdays rescue mission, I never thought I'd need a corkscrew. I guess you never know.

They're actually pretty handy for untangling knots too.

I definitely use my corkscrew for knots much more than opening bottles.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 11, 2011, 02:19:46 PM
I use mine for lifting fitted carpets.

Looking for trapdoors to secret hidden rooms.*

*This bit may not be entirely truthful.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Beerplumber on October 11, 2011, 09:18:08 PM
Gave my spirit a workout helping to install a stereo in a truck, lovin the combitool for wire stripping and the Phillips gave me no grief, wire cutters also do a nice job
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on October 11, 2011, 10:13:34 PM
I used my Quark AA to see just what crap I had under my bed; I have done a thorough cleaning and rearrangement of my room (and moved a clothing hutch that hadn't budged in a decade... oh the dust bunnies @_@; hooray for a multipurpose Rainbow vacuum cleaner older than me that still works well, though may need rewiring of the extension cord...).  I'm taking a break at the moment, though; I'd moved two bookcases out of my room, which was replaced by a single bookcase.  In moving stuff around, though, it turns out the third (of three) old bookcases is about to break, too; it's lower shelf is sagging a good inch compared to either end of the shelf... mind you, it only has two shelves total.   :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 12, 2011, 10:23:54 PM
Today at work one of the guys had to fill a tint machine. I get called to the back, and am greeted with the question, "what the smurf am I supposed to do here?" The new batch of colorant we got does not have pop off lids, rather the cans are completely sealed. Fortunately, SOMEONE on staff had a can opener  :D. My Farmer made quick work of the cans. I have a spare P-51 floating around here somewhere, gotta bring it in and hang it from the tinter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ryan1835 on October 12, 2011, 11:45:54 PM
i was pat testing today so my sideclip was used to cut the plugs off on items which were buggered
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 13, 2011, 03:07:43 AM
i was pat testing today so my sideclip was used to cut the plugs off on items which were buggered

We always kept an old fashion church key opener near the tint machine because all of our colorant came in sealed cans.  If you misplaced it you faced the wrath of the other employees. 

(http://absolutegalore.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/church-key-can-and-bottle-opener.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 13, 2011, 04:29:33 AM
i was pat testing today so my sideclip was used to cut the plugs off on items which were buggered

We always kept an old fashion church key opener near the tint machine because all of our colorant came in sealed cans.  If you misplaced it you faced the wrath of the other employees. 

(http://absolutegalore.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/church-key-can-and-bottle-opener.jpg)
Yeah that would make it much quicker. When all of our tints came in sealed cans I used to keep several of them stashed around, one by each tint machine (we actually have 5 tinters now!). Not as fun as using a SAK though..... :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 13, 2011, 07:04:11 AM
i was pat testing today so my sideclip was used to cut the plugs off on items which were buggered

 :pok: :pok: :pok:  :twak:   >:D



 :rofl:



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 13, 2011, 05:08:11 PM
Didn't have time to post this earlier but:

Used a 3 lb sledge hammer and my Atwood Roid Rench to remove a 40 year old brake booster from the vacuum assist (where it had been solidly rusted).  I was impressed that the Atwood doesn't have a mark on it!  :o
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on October 13, 2011, 08:43:59 PM
Aw the awl! Called on again to perform where my others fail. Used my Surge awl to pop som holes for rivots through heavy cardboard
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on October 13, 2011, 11:10:08 PM
Pliers, spare boot laces shot off up the hoover at warp 9 :o...then jammed part in part out of lilly, yes we named the hoover :-[ :-X...so out came the sog pliers, quick tug and it was all over :tu:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on October 13, 2011, 11:35:09 PM
Just used my wave and a plastic welder to fix my broken tv. Woot I'm so glad as watching tv on a 13 inche screen sucks!
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Beerplumber on October 14, 2011, 01:30:13 AM
Everything again
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 14, 2011, 06:14:59 AM
I used my blast like I do everyday pulling staples and cutting boxes.  When I got home my new ST200 was here so I put it on my belt for the evening.  It saw some use assembling a vacuum for the wifey.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 14, 2011, 09:20:18 AM
Nothing real exciting today just some cutting tasks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 14, 2011, 07:15:51 PM
I recently used my SwissChamp to adjust the metal band on my new watch, my Pioneer for opening packages, and have replaced my classic with a Rambler  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on October 14, 2011, 07:40:03 PM
Used my Style PS to pull a splinter out from under my nail.. Ouch..  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Randyc1974 on October 15, 2011, 03:49:42 PM
i used the awl on my Spirit to clean out the mounting holes on a few sets of leather holster belt straps. Just carrying the Spirit gives me "Instant Karma." :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: El Rago on October 15, 2011, 05:23:54 PM
use my wave to make some paracord (nylon cord, actually) bracelets and key hangers. Maybe a bit overkill, I could have use the skeletool instead...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Scion on October 15, 2011, 06:46:31 PM
Used my leatherman wave to cut open/unwrap a bunch of pallets of cardboard cartons for Stove Top stuffing. (I work at Kraft Foods)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 15, 2011, 06:56:23 PM
I put up a shed and used a drill, a knife and a screwdriver but no multitools...

later however:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 15, 2011, 07:13:56 PM
Used my CT to put back handle on SS pot....  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on October 16, 2011, 07:24:40 AM
Used my Explorer Plus to read a tiny-print planogram, and both it, my Spirit X, allen wrenches, and a socket wrench and Maratac AAA to put together some replacement B&W endcaps for a couple Magnolia Best Buys and a Spyro the Dragon game inline fixture at a Toys-R-Us.  I'm wiped.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on October 17, 2011, 11:03:48 AM
I used my CyberTool to rewire the (upstairs) television cable. We never watch tv in our bedroom but last night my wife had to watch Dit Was Het Nieuws (http://www.rtl.nl/shows/ditwashetnieuws/home/)*. I am always happy to use my SAKs in the middle of the night :D

*) With Raoul Heertje, who is actually edcgear's twin brother ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on October 17, 2011, 11:25:16 AM
Looks like our Have I Got News For You (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mkw3) :)

Yesterday I went to a Baptism and carried .... nothing  :ahhh and hence used no tools of any description all day  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on October 17, 2011, 11:32:11 AM
Looks like our Have I Got News For You (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mkw3) :)

Yep, it's the same show. The British version is better by the way :tu:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on October 17, 2011, 11:43:48 AM
I used my Skeletool to open the package my Charge TTi arrived in :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on October 17, 2011, 05:30:17 PM
Yesterday I went to a Baptism and carried .... nothing  :ahhh and hence used no tools of any description all day  :ahhh

When I read Baptism, I was thinking circumcision. And then I was thinking Multitool, and then...well, you can imagine...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: papa_mcb on October 17, 2011, 05:49:45 PM
Yesterday I went to a Baptism and carried .... nothing  :ahhh and hence used no tools of any description all day  :ahhh

When I read Baptism, I was thinking circumcision. And then I was thinking Multitool, and then...well, you can imagine...

I was thinking the exact same thing ....lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on October 18, 2011, 01:41:57 AM
I used the file on my Blast to smooth out two rough areas on a cheap, plastic pirate ring that my 10 year old got today.  Sure, I could have walked to the basement to grab a file, but then I wouldn't have an excuse to carry an MT.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 18, 2011, 12:03:13 PM
I used my PS4 scissors to trim a few nails and the file to smooth them out. Also used the wire cutters on the PS4 to cut a bobby pin and think it might of bent them a little. My friend told me it wouldn't cut it, but he was wrong. It was worth it.  :D I also cut everything under the sun with the PS4 scissors. Dang there small but they get the job done.  :tu:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on October 18, 2011, 01:11:17 PM
"The same thing I use it for every day, Pinky..."
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 18, 2011, 03:45:36 PM
"The same thing I use it for every day, Pinky..."

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 19, 2011, 02:23:05 PM
Gerber MP700 for package opening, splaying cotter pins and tightening phillips screws and nyloc nuts while assembling and testing some 38kW heaters. Other miscellaneous opening tasks and pulling rogue bits of metal out of places they shouldn't be too. Not often I need/use a Phillips on a MT but the 3D driver on the MP700 worked a treat - not to mention the guy I was working with walked the full length of the workshop to get a dedicated Phillips driver and I'd got both heaters built up by the time he got back  :D :D

... and the day is still young  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 19, 2011, 10:14:23 PM
Used my Farmer to free its' newly-arrived little brother, the Cadet, from its' packaging  :).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 19, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Gerber MP700 for package opening, splaying cotter pins and tightening phillips screws and nyloc nuts while assembling and testing some 38kW heaters. Other miscellaneous opening tasks and pulling rogue bits of metal out of places they shouldn't be too. Not often I need/use a Phillips on a MT but the 3D driver on the MP700 worked a treat - not to mention the guy I was working with walked the full length of the workshop to get a dedicated Phillips driver and I'd got both heaters built up by the time he got back  :D :D

... and the day is still young  :)

 :o

Does your electric meter make a buzzing noise?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 19, 2011, 10:40:31 PM
Gerber MP700 for package opening, splaying cotter pins and tightening phillips screws and nyloc nuts while assembling and testing some 38kW heaters. Other miscellaneous opening tasks and pulling rogue bits of metal out of places they shouldn't be too. Not often I need/use a Phillips on a MT but the 3D driver on the MP700 worked a treat - not to mention the guy I was working with walked the full length of the workshop to get a dedicated Phillips driver and I'd got both heaters built up by the time he got back  :D :D

... and the day is still young  :)

 :o

Does your electric meter make a buzzing noise?

 :D No, but the kerosene jets and flames make a lovely roaring sound  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 20, 2011, 10:03:48 AM
Used the micra for some wire stripping with its modded Flathead into a chisel/wire stripper. I used the rounded portion as the wire was pretty thick. I honestly didn't need to strip any wire I just wanted to use it. Turns out it worked like a dream. I couldn't ask for it to work any better than it does.  :tu: (Thanks Steve)  :D I have been carrying this Micra off and on for a few days now and am thinking it might be replacing my PS4 in a EDC roll.  :ahhh

Sorry for the cell phone picture.


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/20111019_210752.jpg?t=1319097471)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 20, 2011, 05:05:43 PM
Used the micra for some wire stripping with its modded Flathead into a chisel/wire stripper. I used the rounded portion as the wire was pretty thick. I honestly didn't need to strip any wire I just wanted to use it. Turns out it worked like a dream. I couldn't ask for it to work any better than it does.  :tu: (Thanks Steve)  :D I have been carrying this Micra off and on for a few days now and am thinking it might be replacing my PS4 in a EDC roll.  :ahhh

I still find it impressive that something as small as the Micra can be so fantastically useful in so many scenarios

<wandering thought>

Capt said replacing PS4 in EDC roll. He means "role"  of course - heck, I'm pretty handy with typos too ... but EDC Roll ... EDC ROLL ... EDC ROLL!!!  :ahhh :ahhh Brilliant!!! Ditch the mini EDC organiser and switch to a pocket sized tool roll! Sounds great - but is that viable? Where do I start? Do I go from fresh or modify a stock item? Canvas or leather? Maybe better as a kind of tri-fold wallet than an actual roll to stop it being too cylindrical. Definate potential there. Bugger - that's another project I'll never find time for  :bnghd: Saves trying to tailor your kit to suit someone elses design though - they're never the right size and shape - base the roll/carrier around the kit. Still need to keep it flattish and pocket sized though. Hmmm, interesting ... but needs a shedload more thinking about before it can be classified as one of those fantastic ideas that I'll never carry through  ::)

</wandering thought>


I still find the Micra a little too large for key carry though and I always need to have it paired with something rather than stand alone (hence the birth of my Micro Tool Tin). I really like the Spirit style mods on there Capt :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 20, 2011, 08:07:09 PM
Used the micra for some wire stripping with its modded Flathead into a chisel/wire stripper. I used the rounded portion as the wire was pretty thick. I honestly didn't need to strip any wire I just wanted to use it. Turns out it worked like a dream. I couldn't ask for it to work any better than it does.  :tu: (Thanks Steve)  :D I have been carrying this Micra off and on for a few days now and am thinking it might be replacing my PS4 in a EDC roll.  :ahhh

I still find it impressive that something as small as the Micra can be so fantastically useful in so many scenarios

<wandering thought>

Capt said replacing PS4 in EDC roll. He means "role"  of course - heck, I'm pretty handy with typos too ... but EDC Roll ... EDC ROLL ... EDC ROLL!!!  :ahhh :ahhh Brilliant!!! Ditch the mini EDC organiser and switch to a pocket sized tool roll! Sounds great - but is that viable? Where do I start? Do I go from fresh or modify a stock item? Canvas or leather? Maybe better as a kind of tri-fold wallet than an actual roll to stop it being too cylindrical. Definate potential there. Bugger - that's another project I'll never find time for  :bnghd: Saves trying to tailor your kit to suit someone elses design though - they're never the right size and shape - base the roll/carrier around the kit. Still need to keep it flattish and pocket sized though. Hmmm, interesting ... but needs a shedload more thinking about before it can be classified as one of those fantastic ideas that I'll never carry through  ::)

</wandering thought>


I still find the Micra a little too large for key carry though and I always need to have it paired with something rather than stand alone (hence the birth of my Micro Tool Tin). I really like the Spirit style mods on there Capt :tu:


Wow kinda went off on a mini rant there for a sec.  :D There were no typos. I will be adding the Micra to my EDC roll. Here's the pic.

(http://www.trdparts4u.com/ProdImages/ORTT_5019_WRENCHBAG.jpg)

 :D :D :D 

Alright i'm just kidding on the roll thing. Glad you like the mods. I love them and once again it would not have happened if Steve was not so kind as to do them for me.   :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 20, 2011, 10:11:08 PM
Wow kinda went off on a mini rant there for a sec.  :D There were no typos. I will be adding the Micra to my EDC roll. Here's the pic.

(http://www.trdparts4u.com/ProdImages/ORTT_5019_WRENCHBAG.jpg)

 :D :D :D 

Alright i'm just kidding on the roll thing. Glad you like the mods. I love them and once again it would not have happened if Steve was not so kind as to do them for me.   :salute:

Rant? Nah, just a few exuberant meanderings  :D :D :D

You nearly had me for a second on the tool roll too  :twak: I think a pocket sized version would be great if it's do-able though. I'm pretty sure my trousers wouldn't take kindly to me stuffing the pictured version in them - besides, I'd look like I was trying to emulate the new Leatherman "Wingman" character in the errrmmm .. speciality movies he appears to be from  ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 20, 2011, 10:21:02 PM


You nearly had me for a second on the tool roll too  :twak: I think a pocket sized version would be great if it's do-able though. I'm pretty sure my trousers wouldn't take kindly to me stuffing the pictured version in them - besides, I'd look like I was trying to emulate the new Leatherman "Wingman" character in the errrmmm .. speciality movies he appears to be from  ::)

 ;)


I think a mini tool roll might be feasible especially if you could carry it on your belt.

HAHAHA yea people might give you weird looks with a "bulge" in your pocket.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 22, 2011, 10:27:22 PM
Did a small comparison this evening...

Needed to change a light bulb in haus, in order to do that I needed to fiddle w/two small screws, standard flat screwdriver job. So I took LM Fuse and CyberTool41...

Screws are in tight spot, in bit less than an inch from celing, so first I took Fuse, opened small flat screwdriver and was thankfull that it's long enough (think that LM Wave bit would be enough), after a while the screws were untighten. I changed the light bulb and then it was time to screw them back. Now I took CT41, opened a bit driverand exchanged bits, flat small bit on place, and in a pinch screws were tighten again...

Result: CT41 wins this one in my book, it was way easier to work with this one in tight place and my hand didn't stuck to ceiling as much as with LM. I reckon that's due to bit holder position which is more centered oposed to LM flat screwdriver which is on far end of tool, and that result in more "axial" throwing....

P.S. Though the lanyard fob looks great on CT I think I'll take it off, it was too many times "on way" than I'd like...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Agent X68 on October 23, 2011, 12:13:40 AM
When I was on a bike ride today, I came across two spots heave with tornbush blocking the way.  10 minutes and the saw, wire cutters, and serrated blade of my XTi later and there was a clear trail to ride on.  After the ride, when I was cleaning it, I accidentally got a nasty cut from the serrated blade
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 24, 2011, 01:45:06 AM
Used the micra for some wire stripping with its modded Flathead into a chisel/wire stripper. I used the rounded portion as the wire was pretty thick. I honestly didn't need to strip any wire I just wanted to use it. Turns out it worked like a dream. I couldn't ask for it to work any better than it does.  :tu: (Thanks Steve)  :D I have been carrying this Micra off and on for a few days now and am thinking it might be replacing my PS4 in a EDC roll.  :ahhh

I still find it impressive that something as small as the Micra can be so fantastically useful in so many scenarios

<wandering thought>

Capt said replacing PS4 in EDC roll. He means "role"  of course - heck, I'm pretty handy with typos too ... but EDC Roll ... EDC ROLL ... EDC ROLL!!!  :ahhh :ahhh Brilliant!!! Ditch the mini EDC organiser and switch to a pocket sized tool roll! Sounds great - but is that viable? Where do I start? Do I go from fresh or modify a stock item? Canvas or leather? Maybe better as a kind of tri-fold wallet than an actual roll to stop it being too cylindrical. Definate potential there. Bugger - that's another project I'll never find time for  :bnghd: Saves trying to tailor your kit to suit someone elses design though - they're never the right size and shape - base the roll/carrier around the kit. Still need to keep it flattish and pocket sized though. Hmmm, interesting ... but needs a shedload more thinking about before it can be classified as one of those fantastic ideas that I'll never carry through  ::)

</wandering thought>


I still find the Micra a little too large for key carry though and I always need to have it paired with something rather than stand alone (hence the birth of my Micro Tool Tin). I really like the Spirit style mods on there Capt :tu:


Wow kinda went off on a mini rant there for a sec.  :D There were no typos. I will be adding the Micra to my EDC roll. Here's the pic.

(http://www.trdparts4u.com/ProdImages/ORTT_5019_WRENCHBAG.jpg)

 :D :D :D 

Alright i'm just kidding on the roll thing. Glad you like the mods. I love them and once again it would not have happened if Steve was not so kind as to do them for me.   :salute:

I use a very similar type of roll for the tools I carry on my bike.  Here's a link for it if anyone is interested.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44111468/empty-roll-saddle-brown (http://www.etsy.com/listing/44111468/empty-roll-saddle-brown)

I don't have a pic, but typically carry 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm Bondhus hex keys, 8, 9, and 10 mm Snap-On stubby combo wrenches, a spoke wrench, chain tool, patch kit, spare tube, and tire levers in it.  I've been considering putting my new Crunch in there with that stuff as well.

I think a roll is better for dedicated tool use, and something like the MaxPed EDC organizer is better for something like a FAK or a survival kit.  I always cringe when I see people stuffing tools and lights and a handgun all into one of them...  In my opinion, that's just asking for trouble.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on October 24, 2011, 02:04:00 AM
I used my Rescuetool to "Rescue" the Beverages inside a couple of Bottles marked Budlight..The Micra was great when I worked for a Manufacturer's Rep ages ago and had to Calibrate Gauges after mounting them and filling them on a Diagaghram Assembly
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 26, 2011, 10:28:53 PM
My Farmer handled the most important job of the day-cutting a calzone at lunch. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 26, 2011, 10:49:33 PM
My Farmer handled the most important job of the day-cutting a calzone at lunch. :)


MMMMM....... Calzone.   :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 27, 2011, 01:24:18 PM
I used my SRM 763 (has a bottle opener thus it is a multitool..) to open a box containing 8 LM tools....
 :mail:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on October 28, 2011, 11:43:09 PM
My Farmer handled the most important job of the day-cutting a calzone at lunch. :)


MMMMM....... Calzone.   :drool: :drool:
You know, I had to look this up :think: and now I know  :drool: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on October 29, 2011, 12:23:53 AM
Used my Explorer Plus to put together a build at Sam's Club. -_-  Smurfing surround sound displays.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 29, 2011, 10:34:59 PM
I used the flat philips driver on the end of the nail file of my Style CS today to replace the batteries in a couple cheapie electric pumpkins I bought at the dollar store to decorate my office.  One of them has already crapped out, as in, doesn't work even with fresh batteries.   :cry:  I guess that's the price you pay for buying cheap plastic crap at the dollar store... :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 29, 2011, 11:04:56 PM
took my new Wingman to work today, and used it to open boxes, cut some coupons, do some tinter maintenance, etc. I even had to use the phillips to tighten the handle on a snow shovel! Haven't had to do THAT in October since I was at college upstate New York! We have over 6 inches on the ground right now, and it's still smurfing coming down! :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 30, 2011, 09:53:50 AM
took my new Wingman to work today, and used it to open boxes, cut some coupons, do some tinter maintenance, etc. I even had to use the phillips to tighten the handle on a snow shovel! Haven't had to do THAT in October since I was at college upstate New York! We have over 6 inches on the ground right now, and it's still smurfing coming down! :o

Well sounds like the Wingman is growing on you. I like mine more and more everyday.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 30, 2011, 05:57:35 PM
took my new Wingman to work today, and used it to open boxes, cut some coupons, do some tinter maintenance, etc. I even had to use the phillips to tighten the handle on a snow shovel! Haven't had to do THAT in October since I was at college upstate New York! We have over 6 inches on the ground right now, and it's still smurfing coming down! :o

Well sounds like the Wingman is growing on you. I like mine more and more everyday.
Yes it is, faster than any MT or SAK ever has. Only two days owning it and it hasn't left my pocket. Very comfortable to carry and use. I'll let you guys know my impressions after a week or so, assuming I have power to do so  >:(. Lost power last night and have no lights or heat. I'm at my parents right now. Damn snow!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 02, 2011, 02:30:21 AM
Well, two days at work without any power meant that my Wingman, Farmer, and E01 were working overtime. The Wingman and Farmer were great setting up several generators to get our mixers running, and the E01 is a great little light! Just got power back at home maybe 20 minutes ago (yay lights and heat!), but if it's still off at the store tomorrow I'm all set.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on November 02, 2011, 02:53:40 AM
My Charge TTi just participated in its 4th annual Halloween decoration breakdown and staple removal, with an assist from a Petzl headlamp and a stepladder, since it was after dark and a few feet taller than my six foot frame. It anxiously awaits the post-Xmas decoration take down and Christmas tree trimming events.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 02, 2011, 06:54:16 PM
Used my Wave while helping a friend move. It got some fair amount of use including Breaking down a dinner table, Cutting boxes and tape, cutting zip-ties with the wire cutters as well as scissors, and a wide range of other tasks like turning screws and whatnot. I also used my Fenix E01 to light up the bed of a moving truck.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 02, 2011, 11:57:54 PM
Today I used my Spirit X, Infinity Ultra-M, EAB, and Explorer Plus to put together three TV stands at Best Buy.  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 03, 2011, 12:11:17 AM
Today I used my Spirit X, Infinity Ultra-M, EAB, and Explorer Plus to put together three TV stands at Best Buy.  :ahhh


Sounds like they got some work.  :tu: How did the Spirit X perform for you?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 03, 2011, 12:17:09 AM
The Spirit X's Phillips worked wonderfully. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 06, 2011, 12:49:16 AM
We went to some friends who had a bonfire and fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes night .My Bo Wave came in really handy for opening boxes of fireworks and cutting the tape from some fuses
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on November 06, 2011, 01:55:39 AM
I've spent the day stripping one of the rooms in my house to start renovations. I can't count the number of things I've used my Charge TTi for, but I've pulled up carpet, cut up plasterboard, and packed down all the room furniture with it, at least.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on November 06, 2011, 02:00:39 AM
Use pliers on Charge ALX today to fix a broken fitting on air compressor temporarily.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thesuper on November 06, 2011, 08:56:24 AM
We went to some friends who had a bonfire and fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes night .My Bo Wave came in really handy for opening boxes of fireworks and cutting the tape from some fuses
Me too, exactly the same thing with the same tool......albeit in shiney silver :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 06, 2011, 09:36:14 AM
We went to some friends who had a bonfire and fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes night .My Bo Wave came in really handy for opening boxes of fireworks and cutting the tape from some fuses
Me too, exactly the same thing with the same tool......albeit in shiney silver :D

 :D my little LED Lenser P3 was handy too .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thesuper on November 06, 2011, 01:17:05 PM
We went to some friends who had a bonfire and fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes night .My Bo Wave came in really handy for opening boxes of fireworks and cutting the tape from some fuses
Me too, exactly the same thing with the same tool......albeit in shiney silver :D

 :D my little LED Lenser P3 was handy too .
Got one of them as well  :D Didnt use it last night tho.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on November 06, 2011, 03:23:07 PM
Since this is the day we get to turn back time, I took the opportunity to adjust and clean the pendulum clock.
ST300 needle nose, and Phillips driver did the job  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on November 06, 2011, 03:29:01 PM
I was making RAKIA today, so Fuse scissors came in helpfull while trimming rubber O ring to prevent gas leak. After that I checked out with lighter...  :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on November 06, 2011, 04:10:34 PM
Used my MUT yesterday to pull apart our deceased 12 foot trampoline. Hammer was really handy for rusted up parts  8) 8), pliers for springs & blade for the knackered safety net.GREAT tool  8) 8).


And latter , I used the meatball manoeuvring tool :P :D :D

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/MUT/5b6f9446.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 06, 2011, 04:43:02 PM

And latter , I used the meatball manoeuvring tool :P :D :D


They have the LM Flair, you know.  :pok:
 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on November 06, 2011, 05:38:57 PM
I was making RAKIA today, so Fuse scissors came in helpfull while trimming rubber O ring to prevent gas leak. After that I checked out with lighter...  :D :D :D

You know rakija and sharp objects don't mix well. :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on November 06, 2011, 06:07:33 PM
I used a bunch of tools to make this:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,32654.msg536188.html#msg536188 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,32654.msg536188.html#msg536188)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 06, 2011, 06:35:45 PM

And latter , I used the meatball manoeuvring tool :P :D :D


They have the LM Flair, you know.  :pok:
 :D

Mat's Flair has boogers on it, he had to use a clean tool.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 06, 2011, 10:58:19 PM
Used my wave scissors to cut the old dressing from my thumb before I put a new one on , also used the bit driver to assemble a computer desk
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Carlos on November 07, 2011, 01:43:55 PM
This ought to be a "what did you try to do with your MT today" but here it goes.

Was trying to fix my mum's portable oven. One of the screws was really stuck in there. After damaging the philips slots  :twak: I pulled the charge to force the screw to turn. The needle pliers seemed a good idea.

(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7344/83962951.png)

Actually it didn't work, so time for the big fellow to come in...

(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1957/29409850.png)

The screw finally give up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on November 07, 2011, 06:35:48 PM
Used my wave scissors to cut the old dressing from my thumb before I put a new one on...

The tool that hurts is the tool that heals...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on November 07, 2011, 07:12:00 PM
Used the fine point flathead driver on my new S2 today on my glasses.  Had to see if it would work for them or not before I replaced my Swiss Champ in my EDC bag with the S2.  Only thing I noticed is that the larger size of the tool makes it easy to accidentally strip out the head of those tiny screws on the frame of my glasses, so I'll need to exercise more care than with the tiny little driver that nests in the corkscrew on my Swiss Champ.  Other than that, the S2 is lighter and smaller, and still has all the stuff I use 99% of the time from my Swiss Champ.   :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on November 07, 2011, 08:43:59 PM
My new drivers license came in today, so I used the scissors on my Juice CS4 to cut the old license to pieces.  The Juice scissors never let me down.  They plowed right through the plastic card with no hesitation. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 07, 2011, 08:56:23 PM
Today, I used my Pioneer for opening boxes, and my Rambler's scissors to cut a couple small zip ties.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on November 07, 2011, 09:08:07 PM
Today, I used my Pioneer for opening boxes, and my Rambler's scissors to cut a couple small zip ties.

The only SAK that I have in use is a Rambler in at tray in my car.  It's good to know that those scissors are up to cutting something as tough as zip ties. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 07, 2011, 09:10:05 PM
Today, I used my Pioneer for opening boxes, and my Rambler's scissors to cut a couple small zip ties.

The only SAK that I have in use is a Rambler in at tray in my car.  It's good to know that those scissors are up to cutting something as tough as zip ties.

I cut some pretty heavy duty zip ties with my Wingman scissors recently.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 07, 2011, 09:33:13 PM
Today, I used my Pioneer for opening boxes, and my Rambler's scissors to cut a couple small zip ties.

The only SAK that I have in use is a Rambler in at tray in my car.  It's good to know that those scissors are up to cutting something as tough as zip ties.

I cut some pretty heavy duty zip ties with my Wingman scissors recently.  :tu:
You're going to make me reconsider getting one of those  :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 07, 2011, 10:32:12 PM

You're going to make me reconsider getting one of those  :twak:


Well I must tell you I was not really "impressed" with the scissors on the Wingman, but they did do the job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 07, 2011, 10:36:40 PM

You're going to make me reconsider getting one of those  :twak:


Well I must tell you I was not really "impressed" with the scissors on the Wingman, but they did do the job.
That's good to hear, now I won't buy one  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 07, 2011, 10:45:40 PM

You're going to make me reconsider getting one of those  :twak:


Well I must tell you I was not really "impressed" with the scissors on the Wingman, but they did do the job.
That's good to hear, now I won't buy one  ;)



 :rofl:  Glad I could help. Now the real question is what are you going to buy instead of a Wingman.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 07, 2011, 10:57:46 PM
Another SAK probably.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on November 08, 2011, 01:49:10 AM
Kinda weird but I used my ps4 to yank out a pesky ingrown toenail. Ouch! Those little pliers are wonderful.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 08, 2011, 01:50:58 AM
Kinda weird but I used my ps4 to yank out a pesky ingrown toenail. Ouch! Those little pliers are wonderful.


I hate ingrown toenails.  :rant: Glad the PS4 worked for you.  :tu:

You should send that one into Leatherman for there tool tales.  :rofl:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on November 08, 2011, 02:05:30 AM
Kinda weird but I used my ps4 to yank out a pesky ingrown toenail. Ouch! Those little pliers are wonderful.


I hate ingrown toenails.  :rant: Glad the PS4 worked for you.  :tu:

You should send that one into Leatherman for there tool tales.  :rofl:
I would but I want a free tool in return for my "horror" story
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 08, 2011, 02:07:42 AM
Kinda weird but I used my ps4 to yank out a pesky ingrown toenail. Ouch! Those little pliers are wonderful.


I hate ingrown toenails.  :rant: Glad the PS4 worked for you.  :tu:

You should send that one into Leatherman for there tool tales.  :rofl:
I would but I want a free tool in return for my "horror" story


HAHA....... I must of missed the part where your PS4 got up by itself and attacked your toe.  :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 08, 2011, 09:43:22 PM
I had the day off today (woo hoo!), and it was a gorgeous day out. I was thinking about the pipe knife thread on here, and really had nothing planned for today, so......
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/pipe_knife.jpg)
Nice lazy way to relax for a bit, and get part of my daily dose of Vitamin N  :).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 08, 2011, 11:37:20 PM
Vitamin N you say. I think your smoking the wacky tabacky.  :D

While im not normally a pipe smoker I seriously need to find me a pipe knife.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on November 09, 2011, 01:49:15 AM
I used the large flat screwdriver on my SC4 to adjust the CO2 regulator on my homebrew kegging system.  In three days I'll be enjoying my latest batch of dunkeweizen.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on November 09, 2011, 02:03:10 AM
I had the day off today (woo hoo!), and it was a gorgeous day out. I was thinking about the pipe knife thread on here, and really had nothing planned for today, so......
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/pipe_knife.jpg)
Nice lazy way to relax for a bit, and get part of my daily dose of Vitamin N  :).
Vitamin N :rofl: not heard it called that before, thanks :tu:

Vitamin N you say. I think your smoking the wacky tabacky.  :D

While im not normally a pipe smoker I seriously need to find me a pipe knife.  :tu:
Capt'n, I have a pipe knife, not sure what make it is but its oldish, its a little loose but yours if you want it, its free, can PM pics if you like :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Randyc1974 on November 09, 2011, 02:38:04 AM
over the weekend, I installed a new mobile ham radio in my pickup truck. I used my goto Swiss Spirit to cut and strip some 12 Ga. wire. I also used the Spirits phillips driver in the installation of the radio..
My LM Juice has been my pocket edc for the past month. Every couple of days, I use the large flat blade driver to remove the belt clip from my on duty portable radio befor it goes in the battery charger.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on November 09, 2011, 03:20:49 AM
Kinda weird but I used my ps4 to yank out a pesky ingrown toenail. Ouch! Those little pliers are wonderful.

Not weird, I too make use of MT's for my chronic ingrown's. I usually use a full size pair of Vic scissors to trim down the length of the side of my nails, and then the needle nose tips on the ST300 or Core do an excellent job of extracting the offending sections. (all with the liberal use of disinfectant)

I do know what you mean about Ouch! :ahhh, but once the procedure is over OMG does it ever feel so good.
Almost better than adult relations...almost
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 09, 2011, 04:08:33 AM

I do know what you mean about Ouch! :ahhh, but once the procedure is over OMG does it ever feel so good.
Almost better than adult relations...almost

That just means your not doing it right.  :rofl:



Im just kidding. I know how you feel I get ingrown nails all the time.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 09, 2011, 02:58:48 PM
Ingrown nails suck.  I couldn't imagine ripping mine out tho, they are deep when they happen.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on November 09, 2011, 04:14:42 PM
Ingrown nails suck.  I couldn't imagine ripping mine out tho, they are deep when they happen.

With the deep ones it's more a matter of a taking your time with gentle persuasion than a ripping. Wouldn't want to end up like Tom Hanks:

Cast Away - Rotten Tooth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Zy0o5z1_c#)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on November 09, 2011, 04:58:58 PM
All I've done is put up a mirror which needed quick squeeze on it's fittings with my Vic Spirit... trying to bounce more light here in this gloomy weather.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 82brutus on November 11, 2011, 11:15:35 PM
Used my SOG powerlock a couple of nights ago to snip off and replace a loose battery connector on a 'new to us' vehicle since the old one was just falling off whenever it felt like it. 

Used my Spirit X to miter a 2x2 to tweak a theatre prop that wasn't fitting together square after some recent modifications to make it more stable.

Used the Leatherman c55b phillips driver to assemble another theatre prop.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Singh on November 12, 2011, 09:48:48 PM
I busted out the Vic Explorer the other night and used the magnifier and tweezers to remove a splinter from my spouse's thumb.

Afterwards, she grudgingly admitted that "the nerd knife" was useful.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on November 13, 2011, 01:44:39 PM
I cut and instaled a lexan sheet instead of broken window on my garage door...

Used a saw and serrated blade on LM Wave to cut and trim lexan, and PTX Piranha to scratch some glue and tape leftovers...

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XCdBlop9X3U/Tr-i9HC-LaI/AAAAAAAABTg/eYDnRs4pjgA/s800/2011-11-13%25252010.38.45.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4mrQt-cjo4I/Tr-imw6pBcI/AAAAAAAABTg/zc6jOU_PffA/s800/2011-11-13%25252010.18.56.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F-Pp_Ra7dNE/Tr-i1ea0R0I/AAAAAAAABTg/-3bSKRegzYo/s800/2011-11-13%25252010.30.36.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KKF4MdNbcag/Tr-jDQWqEjI/AAAAAAAABTg/uZppQjOj3Pw/s800/2011-11-13%25252010.47.26.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on November 13, 2011, 10:05:10 PM
I used my PST II and my Swisstool X to rewire the lights in the Bathroom and install new sockets on the Vanity Light Bar.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on November 14, 2011, 06:18:19 AM
Used Charge ALX to help install new garage door opener today, had Sidekick handy in left pocket but never had to use it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on November 14, 2011, 10:27:51 PM
All I did was use my Dragonfly 2 to cut open the Amazon shipping box my new New Balance 'country walkers' came in, and to open the mailing envelope for yet another unwanted book from a publisher that I didn't order or ask for...   >:(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 15, 2011, 03:23:05 AM
I found a staple under a chair seat that was dangerous, my blast came to the rescue to pull it out.  I also used the file to even out a piece of dancefloor edging that had gotten smashed in storage.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nikos on November 19, 2011, 05:41:11 PM
I used my Piranha and SwissTool corkscrew attachment to get me some weird looks while going through security screenings... :D The first in Le Grand Palais "Des jouets et des hommes" exhibition, the second while going through airport security in Charles de Gaulle.... :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on November 19, 2011, 06:58:15 PM
Winter is here so some vitamin C is in order.  :D

(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr294/nickpong/DSC00398.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 20, 2011, 12:31:10 AM
I actually got some fair use out of my C2 today. Philips driver mostly, but the flat-heads saw some work. My VIC Climber also got some cutting duty today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on November 20, 2011, 12:45:28 AM
Winter is here so some vitamin C is in order.  :D

(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr294/nickpong/DSC00398.jpg)
You make it look so EASY  :pok:  I'm curious to try the orange peeler myself, looks pretty handy plus an excuse to get some vitamins... "Vitamin V[ictorinox]"  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 20, 2011, 03:16:55 AM
UIsed my Juice S2 and my Pioneer to adjust the vents on some radiators at home today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on November 20, 2011, 06:03:52 PM
I used the flat driver of my wingman to make adjustments on some rope rescue gear while coastguard training today , worked very well too
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on November 21, 2011, 07:17:55 PM
I decided to get some of my holiday decorations up a bit early while the weather was still nice, and I used my Charge quite a bit in getting everything in place. I also need a little help from a tool I couldn't fit in my pocket.  :angel:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7765163/lift.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 82brutus on November 21, 2011, 08:50:46 PM
From this weekend:

Farmer to whittle some dowels to fix the armrest on some stage furniture. 

Used the phillips driver on my BO swisstool to drive some wood screws for assembling two of the theatre props.

Blade on my juice s2 to cut some black paracord which was used to "magic" some props offstage. 

Good weekend for the multis.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Threeme2189 on November 21, 2011, 10:08:45 PM
I used my ST300 to do a bit of phone line rewiring in my ancient apartment. Mostly loosening and tightening small screws and using the PE blade to peel off insulation on a bit of wire.
now everyone has wireless access :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 22, 2011, 02:06:19 AM
I used my Wingman all day opening boxes and such. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on November 25, 2011, 03:45:38 PM
tried out the wire cutter on the trail to cut a net elastic thingy  :D cut through the metal with ease  :tu:

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010049-4.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on November 25, 2011, 08:43:26 PM

I was a bit disappointed a few weeks ago when I tried to use my Gerber Artifact to tighten a 6mm'gutter bolt', the 'screwdriver' was no help at all  :(

But I have been using it to open paint tins this week it did a Great job!  :D

 :cheers:


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on November 28, 2011, 01:24:59 AM
Used the saw on my Sidekick to trim up the new Christmas tree, and the blade to cut rope once I finished tying it to the Suburban.  I used the tweezers on my Style to pull some little devil (glass maybe) out that I stepped on while barefoot. Thankfully I had my keys with me & used my Fenix light and tweezers to handle the problem right there. Also hung some things for the wife in the house and used my Sidekick to remove some nails and screws from previous decor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on November 28, 2011, 01:29:55 PM
Wensday Night I used the Screwdriver/Can Opener on my RescueTool to pop out a bad Gladhand Seal...Tightened up some screws and such around the House and used my OHT PE to open a Fine Imported Lager from Piitsburgh as I watched Football on Sunday..I have gone from MultiTool on Person to Pliers and now I keep my Multi close at hand in my "Jack Pack" along with a pair of Klien Linesman Pliers/Scissors/Pump Pliers...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on November 28, 2011, 01:47:25 PM
I used Juice S2 and PTX Piranha to pull licence plates from truck.

Front side w/bolts which were rusted so I used S2 to unscrew and PTX to hold bolt.

Rear side was riveted so so I used PTX to pry/tear licence plate...
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on December 04, 2011, 05:17:42 PM
Today I used my LM wave along side my modded alox to repair my microwave. Note: never! never touch the capacitor in these things. It will kill you! After having said that and isolated the capacitor, one if the safety switches was bad. So I took it apart and repaired it until I can get a new one. Man I would be lost without my tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAKplumber on December 07, 2011, 02:53:38 AM
I have a SwissTool Spirit Plus w/ ratchet and a widgey bar in the pouch. 
Busy day for my swisstool.
1.  Used the scraper to remove old caulk from a tub & shower unit to I could apply new caulk.
2.  Used the pliers to reach into a 1 1/4" trap arm brass to copper adapter to pull out some hot chrome plated brass(since it broke off & I had to heat it with a torch to loosen it).
3.  Used the ratchet & extension and my self adapted 1/4" nut driver to remove the burner assembly door from a 40 gallon gas water heater.
4.  Used the self adapted 5/16" nut driver on my bit case to remove a hose clamp holding a float on a busted sump pump.
5.  Used the widgey bar to quickly open a sump pump box so that I didn't have to open a blade to do so.
6.  Used the flat screwdriver to open the drain on that aforementioned 40 gallon gas water heater.
7.  Used the knife blade to cut an escutcheon(plastic) to snap around a trap arm.

Seems like their was more but I had a long day too and don't recall.  Just another day in the life of the SAKplumber! 
 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 07, 2011, 10:20:56 PM
Used the awl on my Farmer to shave down the plastic end of a phone cord so it would fit into a jack. A bit more sophisticated than my usual "blunt force" approach to tech support  :).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: user24 on December 07, 2011, 10:23:49 PM
used the wenger can opener successfully for the first time! I've tried in the past but never understood it. Happened to see a video on youtube where someone demonstrated it and now I finally get it - you go backwards (compared to the vic way). (http://www.knifewallpapers.com/smilies/thumbs_up_smiley.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 09, 2011, 10:25:51 PM
Well, just managed to pull a Captain Spaulding  :P and cut myself pretty good with my latest acquisition. I'll post pics of the new toy when the bleeding stops. It's a beaut! And sharp.......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on December 09, 2011, 11:13:53 PM
used my LM micra tweezers today at work to get a metal splinter out of a fellow workers hand. and because we was outside, i used my fenix E05 to see what i was doing. great tools. luv them both. :multi:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 665ae on December 10, 2011, 11:59:25 AM
Used my Charge AL for several cutting tasks at work tonight, as well ad the pliers to turn some rusty nuts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on December 10, 2011, 08:24:22 PM
Well I'm finally getting around to putting the vinyl flooring down in my bathroom remodel. My wife says that 15 months has been long enough, I think that we will miss that natural OSB construction site look  :D

Anyway, been using a Core to snap off the scored vinyl, and I actually used my smurfy little adjustable wrench (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33131.0.html) to set the toilet. Worked remarkably well, it is well built, nice fine adjustment screw. It's a shame that they had to put a sub-par multitool on it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on December 11, 2011, 09:11:45 AM
Nothing real exciting. The skele is on cap lifting duty tonight.  :D  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 11, 2011, 07:12:10 PM
I used my blast to cut up some awesome beef jerky yesterday.  I also dreamed last night that I used the saw on my blast to cut up some wood.  I don't know why.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on December 11, 2011, 07:50:55 PM
i used my juice S2 to change the fuse on my parents xmas trees light. worked a treat  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 11, 2011, 07:51:50 PM
Well, just managed to pull a Captain Spaulding  :P and cut myself pretty good with my latest acquisition. I'll post pics of the new toy when the bleeding stops. It's a beaut! And sharp.......

Ouch, pics are a must!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: user24 on December 11, 2011, 07:57:13 PM
My kitchen knives are mostly rubbish, I needed a sharp blade to cut some fresh tarragon up so I grabbed whatever was to hand, a wenger evogrip.

I do like the belly on wengers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on December 11, 2011, 08:05:48 PM
Used my LM Juice S2 pliers to unlock a door latch
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Adam Clark on December 11, 2011, 11:06:55 PM
MT: Super Tool 300

Task: I used the medium screwdriver to dig a skeleton key out of a crack in a base board..... I dropped the key, it hit the floor, bounced, and found the ONE AND ONLY crack int the wall base board to get lodged in!!!!! Low and behold, I GOT THAT SUCKER OUT OF THERE  :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on December 11, 2011, 11:23:09 PM
MT: Super Tool 300

Task: I used the medium screwdriver to dig a skeleton key out of a crack in a base board..... I dropped the key, it hit the floor, bounced, and found the ONE AND ONLY crack int the wall base board to get lodged in!!!!! Low and behold, I GOT THAT SUCKER OUT OF THERE  :rant:

where would we be without our multitools. lost and angry alot of the time i fink.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on December 13, 2011, 08:39:16 AM
I used my blast to cut up some awesome beef jerky yesterday.  I also dreamed last night that I used the saw on my blast to cut up some wood.  I don't know why.

awesome dream.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on December 13, 2011, 09:03:31 AM
It wasn't today, but most recently I used my wave to clear a couple FTE's on the range this weekend. Also helped setting up some targets!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 13, 2011, 06:07:53 PM
walked into the local bagel shop this morning, and a screw in the door hinge fell out and right at my feet. Two seconds with the small screwdriver on the Farmer got the door fixed and me a free cup of coffee for fixing it  :).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 14, 2011, 04:30:12 AM
walked into the local bagel shop this morning, and a screw in the door hinge fell out and right at my feet. Two seconds with the small screwdriver on the Farmer got the door fixed and me a free cup of coffee for fixing it  :).

Nice fix! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on December 14, 2011, 07:23:16 AM
Cap'n you'll appreciate this one. So I was getting ready for a tourney(hockey) over the Thanksgiving holiday. As I was in the process of removing/re-taping my sticks, I was using my Delica to remove some of the tape off. Well, next thing I know Delica slips off the handle and dive-bombed straight into my thumb. Once I got the bleeding to stop, this is what I saw.
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/jakekanen/2bf88aba.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 14, 2011, 09:13:08 AM
That looks like it hurt quite a bit.  Do you need stitches?

I did something similar with my sideclip awhile back, it took forever to heal.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 14, 2011, 09:49:45 AM
Thanks for that, just what I needed to see at breakfast  :tu:




 ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on December 14, 2011, 09:05:31 PM
 :oops:



Is the knife OK Jake?  >:D




Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Adam Clark on December 14, 2011, 09:32:32 PM
Today was a pretty laid back day.... so far!
All I've done is use the fingernail file/nail cleaner on my Micra  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on December 14, 2011, 09:47:55 PM
Crunch for cracking hazlenuts  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on December 14, 2011, 11:55:52 PM
Used my brand new Juice S2 today, scissors only so far. Cut some packaging tape and cut out a coupon to Subway for lunch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RSJake94 on December 15, 2011, 07:48:50 AM
That looks like it hurt quite a bit.  Do you need stitches?

I did something similar with my sideclip awhile back, it took forever to heal.

Yeah it stung quite a bit, for the first few days after i couldn't really any pressure on my thumb. Fortunately I didn't need stitches, I just used some Liquid band-aid and it was fine.

Quote

 :oops:


Is the knife OK Jake? 

Luckily the knife came out of it just fine Sparky!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on December 15, 2011, 07:51:38 AM
Quote

 :oops:


Is the knife OK Jake? 

Luckily the knife came out of it just fine Sparky!


 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on December 15, 2011, 10:15:12 AM
Used my Skele to pull apart a portion of a arm cast. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on December 15, 2011, 01:18:34 PM
That looks like it hurt quite a bit.  Do you need stitches?

I did something similar with my sideclip awhile back, it took forever to heal.

Yeah it stung quite a bit, for the first few days after i couldn't really any pressure on my thumb. Fortunately I didn't need stitches, I just used some Liquid band-aid and it was fine.

Quote

 :oops:


Is the knife OK Jake? 

Luckily the knife came out of it just fine Sparky!

I'm glad to hear that  :salute:

and I hope it heals quickly  :tu:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 15, 2011, 02:30:12 PM
It wasn't today, but most recently I used my wave to clear a couple FTE's on the range this weekend. Also helped setting up some targets!

Dude, I saw FTE and thought you meant Full Time Equivalent Employees!!!  That was a funny image.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Carlos on December 21, 2011, 04:57:16 AM
#1 the pliers from the swisschamp to tighten a door knob

#2 swisschamp (various, mainly pliers) to remove coins from a kids music keyboard. My son had stuffed about two dozens of coins inside the keyboard :rant:  I'll post a picture later.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 21, 2011, 05:07:56 AM
I used the awl on my vic pioneer to remove a glob of hardened filler in a hole on a reconditioned bumper today.  I love that awl, it's the most useful tool!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on December 21, 2011, 06:19:58 AM
Used the scissors on my Style PS to cut open the cloth on the inside of a arm cast and my Skeletool Pliers to pull out material packed inside.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 21, 2011, 06:28:39 AM
Was it your cast?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on December 21, 2011, 06:33:57 AM
Was it your cast?


Nope. Come on now I would of already posted pictures and the X-ray's by now.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ketchupgun on December 21, 2011, 07:37:08 AM
Our snowboarding trip in Switzerland is unreal...5 days of constant snow...record snowfall here. Easily a foot or two o fresh powder everyday.

On the mountain.
TOOL: LM Wave
- change my binding setup (shifting it backwards) to allow more float in powder. (#3 phillips)
- at, lunch made my favourite sandwich. Cut open a bun with the serrated knife, add warm fries and mayo!

Back at the chalet:
TOOL: Vic Voyager Lite
- open two bottles of wine
- cut some thread for a sewing repair on my long jons
- used the Lite to make my way to the laundry room.

Then used the LM Wave blade to cut up some cardboard/kindling for the fireplace.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on December 21, 2011, 01:33:09 PM
OK, it's all very cool that you guys use your multitools to open some bottles, fix a couple of screws, punch some holes and cut some cardboard, but who can honestly say he has fixed a high speed Thalys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalys) train?

Well, I can, and I have  :D

I was travelling at 308kph (191mph) towards Paris a couple of days ago when an annoying sound reached my ears. A ventilation shaft cover was resonating wildly which made the otherwise extremely comfortable voyage a very unpleasant one.

So I grabbed my Victorinox CyberTool, took out the toothpick, stuck it between the grill and the windowsill and... all was nice and quiet again  8)


(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/thalys.jpg)

Obviously, this was a short term fix since I took back the toothpick on arrival in Paris. I felt like a rolling stock engineer for a while. It felt great :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 21, 2011, 02:26:14 PM
Touche Captain!

Nice repair Reinier! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on December 22, 2011, 01:15:21 PM
I just used my Wenger Cyclist to take of the protective plate off of my printer and short circuit it.  :sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on December 22, 2011, 02:23:26 PM
I just used my Wenger Cyclist to take of the protective plate off of my printer and short circuit it.  :sak:

Was that intentional?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on December 22, 2011, 02:25:09 PM
During my long walks in the  dark I sometimes get hit in the face by small branches that overhang the sidewalk.  That happened this morning, so I used the saw on my CS4 to do some trimming.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on December 22, 2011, 02:31:48 PM
I just used my Wenger Cyclist to take of the protective plate off of my printer and short circuit it.  :sak:

Was that intentional?


Yes, I use refilled toners and the printer doesn't register that there is a full to toner and keeps blinking empty, until I short circuit it. Then It resumes monitoring the true toner state.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 01, 2012, 10:32:40 AM
I used my LM flair to nibble and open a bottle of wine!!!!

The bottle opener workedd very well.

The Coctail fork also worked very well, but because the Flair tools do not lock you must be carefull when you try to twist the fork or you try to get some food cut with the fork.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: OddFuture on January 01, 2012, 07:16:46 PM
Took apart an old T.V with my surge.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on January 02, 2012, 05:04:17 AM
Used the Charge TTi for Christmas un-decorating today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chako on January 02, 2012, 08:23:21 PM
My knifeless Fuse helped me install a new dryer vent. Of course, I had to wait till it is one of the coldest days we have had so far with a cutting wind thrown in for good measure. The MT came out like a champ as always. Saved me a trip back into the house for a more dedicated tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on January 02, 2012, 09:31:04 PM
Drawer at the bottom of the range came off its tracks, loose screw on the retainer. It was one of those "Do I just grab a screwdriver, or do I use a MT?" moments :think:

A SwissTool, and a few minutes later, all fixed  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 02, 2012, 10:44:09 PM
I've used saw on SwissTool and Sodbuster to make "magic wand's" to my kids of old branches while walking in park...  ;) ;) :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on January 03, 2012, 01:25:10 AM
Put together a small piece of furniture from Target with the TTi this afternoon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Carlos on January 03, 2012, 01:27:31 AM
#2 swisschamp (various, mainly pliers) to remove coins from a kids music keyboard. My son had stuffed about two dozens of coins inside the keyboard :rant:  I'll post a picture later.

So here is the picture... the amount of coins the kid manage to insert inside the keyboard. All thru a little slot used to control the volume!

(http://i.imgur.com/MdKeV.jpg)


Today another SAK user, this time my daughter opening a stickers package... and don't worry, she knows that the cut is to be done forward away the body / hands.

(http://i.imgur.com/9iwjZ.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on January 03, 2012, 01:50:54 AM
I just got back from spending a few days with the in laws.  The CS4 got a workout.  Several gifts were opened including clam shell and blister packs. We spent quite a bit of time ice fishing and used the MT to trim line, close sinkers and remove hooks from the mouths of Northern Pikes and Walleyes. 

The ice auger broke down so the Juice was used to disassemble and reassemble the malfunctioning parts.

And, needless to say, many bottles were opened.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on January 03, 2012, 02:22:33 AM
Today another SAK user, this time my daughter opening a stickers package... and don't worry, she knows that the cut is to be done forward away the body / hands.
(http://i.imgur.com/9iwjZ.jpg)

nice pic. i think its great when people teach there kids at a young age about the responsibilities and dangers of knives. it makes for less future accidents.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Adam Clark on January 03, 2012, 02:40:25 AM
Leatherman H502: I tightened a door hinge using the bit driver

Leatherman Wave: used scissors to trim my mustache

Leatherman Micra: Used file and fingernail cleaner to clean my fingernails

 :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 03, 2012, 10:57:42 AM
Tinkering today, those anyoing handles coming loose  :D i love having a phillips instead of that darn corkscrew  :tu:

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010055-19.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on January 03, 2012, 06:39:37 PM
i second that Zed.  :tu: much more useful. why cant more come like that? are there any other models other that the tinker that have a screw driver instead of a corkscrew?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 03, 2012, 06:41:53 PM
i second that Zed.  :tu: much more useful. why cant more come like that? are there any other models other that the tinker that have a screw driver instead of a corkscrew?

put up a post and find out mate, i bet theres a few, but most seem to have that corkscrew thingy  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on January 03, 2012, 06:43:38 PM
today at work i used my new suopertool 300 to stripe some really old PC's for parts. so far im loving the supertool, it was a pleasure to work with today.

(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l481/5hif7y/IMG_20120103_135610.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on January 03, 2012, 09:29:52 PM
Just used my Sidekick to cut some rope to tie my garage doors shut . The wind which has now reached 60mph which is Storm force 10  :o was starting to catch the door at the top and bend it out .I tied the rope to the inside of the door with a bowline then passed it over a beam inside then back out the gap between the double doors and pulled tight then finished of with a round turn and two half hitches round the other doors handle . I think that should do the trick , I hope  :think:

Dunc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on January 03, 2012, 09:50:59 PM
Today another SAK user, this time my daughter opening a stickers package... and don't worry, she knows that the cut is to be done forward away the body / hands.
(http://i.imgur.com/9iwjZ.jpg)

nice pic. i think its great when people teach there kids at a young age about the responsibilities and dangers of knives. it makes for less future accidents.
I love this sort of thing, youngsters learning with encouragement and supervision front good parents, really makes me wish I had kids, well done :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bigelox on January 04, 2012, 01:54:30 AM
Just used my LM Juice Xe6 to open up a can of pineapple juice. (Haha, I used the Juice to get at some juice!) I'm glad I decided to sharpen the can opener as it was entirely useless beforehand.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 04, 2012, 10:43:39 AM
I used the pen on the Victorinox Midnite Manager, yesterday, to write something in a shop.

I also just used the scissors and the nail file to sort out a finger nail.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on January 06, 2012, 03:56:25 AM
Used the Pliers on a Fuse to literally rip apart a Masterlock.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: EZ822 on January 06, 2012, 04:03:37 AM
At work I used the saw on my LM Core to cut a hole in the drywall to get at a leaking AC pipe.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 07, 2012, 08:24:13 PM
Used my Wenger Evogrip S18 to disassemble an HVLP (high velocity low pressure) spray unit for a rebuild, worked like a charm  :tu: .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on January 08, 2012, 05:32:29 AM
Used the Pliers on a Fuse to literally rip apart a Masterlock.  :tu:

why are you breaking locks? >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 08, 2012, 07:33:02 PM
I've been bored today... No demolition, no adrenaline... So... Just sitting and thinking... And you know how people say "leisured mind is devil's playground" (hope this translation have sense)...  :D :D

So I dig out old leather bag...

Got me some glue, cord, needle, rusted nail, Sodbuster, ST Spirit....

And made this....

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NKdMJ4SHNXo/TwneWNlNVII/AAAAAAAABq0/GIbExT__ccU/s800/P1050019.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-79YqyC1SPqE/TwneUGI4GwI/AAAAAAAABq0/3CZgTj2bNvY/s800/P1050020.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZYvAMXi1muM/TwneWukJxDI/AAAAAAAABq0/_BMHeyVxfJY/s800/P1050016.JPG)

This pouch/wallet is first thing I EVER made out of leather... Only thing I forgot to do is to glue leather stripe that goes arround, and now it's a bit wiggly... But for first attempt, I'm sathisfied.

Havent used any template, just made it out of my head... Figuring out as I progressed...

So what do you think??
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on January 08, 2012, 10:06:44 PM
I had to replace a door handle today. Old one has to come off, first. Charge with but kit to the rescue!

As it turned out, when I had to pull the old barrel out, the broad teeth on the pliers were at exactly the right depth on the head to give me a solid grip and rip that smurf right out of there.

Since the charge won't spin a hole saw, I couldn't use it to fit the new one :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MTguy on January 08, 2012, 10:42:44 PM
Today I used my SOG powerlock to install lights on my jeep... Used the wire cutters, blade, pliers, and the 1/4" bit adapter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 11, 2012, 10:32:56 PM
A while back I posted about using my Farmer to cut a calzone. I can now state with confidence that in the match-up between a Wenger Evogrip S18 and a stromboli, the S18 wins easily  :) .

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/stromboliS18.jpg)

If anything the Wenger was easier to clean compared to the Farmer, but that's probably simply a matter of no ricotta in the stromboli  :) .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 12, 2012, 04:42:50 AM
I used my buck 110 to open a ton of packages at work, but the core of it's usefulness came in cutting up a special jalepeno cheese deer sausage that my blueprinter brought from his most recent deer.  Delicious!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on January 12, 2012, 05:21:29 PM
i just my camo blast today to do several tasks at work. the one that stands out was cutting a sandwich in half for lunch  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 12, 2012, 07:06:20 PM
i just my camo blast today to do several tasks at work. the one that stands out was cutting a sandwich in half for lunch  :D

I love the blast!  It is really nice to have a blade in your MT that is long enough to cut a sandwich huh?   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on January 12, 2012, 07:09:24 PM
Same as yesterday, fencing repairing, just finished off refitting a gate latch, used a good old solid Leatherman Super Tool, its a bit battered and loose but great for this sort of thing :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 16, 2012, 12:16:31 PM
Nothing from me today, but sunday millie used the rolson mini MT for cutting the wire for here bead making, it now lives with her beads, so yes her fisrt MT and as it has no blad a safe one  :tu:

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010056-29.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 16, 2012, 12:35:32 PM
Tooo Cute!  :tu:  :D

Good to see children using multitools early
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 16, 2012, 01:47:45 PM
Cute kid Paul - nice to see you're getting them into safe tool use early  :tu:

It's only lunchtime here and no major challenges, but so far Yeoman to open packaging and sign for deliveries, Swisstool awl and pliers to coax some big turnings out of my boots which had melted their way in, and crate opener tool to force my way into a couple of stubborn boxes. I'm having a Victorinox day today  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 16, 2012, 02:00:34 PM
There all cute not sure where they get it from lol, she loves her new MT and looks full size to her  :D there all want one next  ::)  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bearpark on January 17, 2012, 10:08:27 PM
Used my Wave to install a dinosaur fossil in a display case the other day:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6689302755_ef33093172_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9441925@N03/6689302755/)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on January 17, 2012, 11:36:27 PM
Nothing from me today, but sunday millie used the rolson mini MT for cutting the wire for here bead making, it now lives with her beads, so yes her fisrt MT and as it has no blad a safe one  :tu:

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010056-29.jpg)
I've said it in another post somewhere, I love this sort of thing, parents encouraging and supervising their little ones, brilliant :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on January 17, 2012, 11:41:07 PM
Used my Wave to install a dinosaur fossil in a display case the other day:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6689302755_ef33093172_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9441925@N03/6689302755/)
Great pic :tu: hey bearpark, do you work in a library or museum :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bearpark on January 18, 2012, 09:03:26 AM
Thanks badwolf. I work in a natural history museum. Its quite interesting work and gives me a chance to test out multis in a few out-of-the-ordinary ways.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 18, 2012, 09:50:43 AM
Nothing from me today, but sunday millie used the rolson mini MT for cutting the wire for here bead making, it now lives with her beads, so yes her fisrt MT and as it has no blad a safe one  :tu:

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010056-29.jpg)
I've said it in another post somewhere, I love this sort of thing, parents encouraging and supervising their little ones, brilliant :salute:

And what i love about it is the no blade on this tool, my wife just said to me how happy i must be with her having her first MT  :D  and then said i bet you posted it on MTO  ::)  how well they know us  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 18, 2012, 11:52:29 AM
Thanks badwolf. I work in a natural history museum. Its quite interesting work and gives me a chance to test out multis in a few out-of-the-ordinary ways.


They pay you to poke Dinosaurs with Multitools! how cool is that?  :o

 :dd:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: OddFuture on January 19, 2012, 06:32:06 PM
Been taking apart of stuff that i shouldn't.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 19, 2012, 08:26:57 PM
Thanks badwolf. I work in a natural history museum. Its quite interesting work and gives me a chance to test out multis in a few out-of-the-ordinary ways.


They pay you to poke Dinosaurs with Multitools! how cool is that?  :o

 :dd:
it's very cool. 8)

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bearpark on January 19, 2012, 09:25:20 PM
I guess it is really, thanks for pointing that out! :D I'll make sure to post pics of more museum multi action.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 19, 2012, 10:27:52 PM
I've been using my sideclip like crazy today for opening boxes, cutting up my lunch, and prying things. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 5hif7y on January 19, 2012, 11:39:16 PM
I guess it is really, thanks for pointing that out! :D I'll make sure to post pics of more museum multi action.  :multi:

that sounds like a interesting job. ive beed there loads. you will have to post more pics. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Carlos on January 19, 2012, 11:58:57 PM
Some electrical DIY stuff... all with my old buddy swisschamp, a portable bit driver and a few rolls of tape.

First I converted an UK mains plug of a cable to a Schuko, to use it without need of an adapter.

(http://i.imgur.com/nt0pa.jpg)

Then, lights time. I had a simple lamp directly hanged on the ceiling and it was lacking some power. So I merged three holders into a single power connection.

(http://i.imgur.com/FSqqR.jpg)

Attached the stuff on the ceiling

(http://i.imgur.com/z6oJo.jpg)

Lamps on

(http://i.imgur.com/YAdK8.jpg)

And let there be light :-)

(http://i.imgur.com/57WcH.jpg)


Much better. Plenty of light now. In fact I think I went a little overboard  :ahhh


EDIT: I've checked the lamps specs from the maker's (philips) site and each lamp gives about 1500 lumen. So I have there 4500 lumen for an area of 23m² / 250 square feet.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 20, 2012, 01:47:14 AM
Cleaned out the trap in the walk-in shower. Had to go fetch my Spirit to remove the cover plate though though, the #1 Phillips on the SOG wasn't up to it
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on January 20, 2012, 05:37:00 PM
Cleaned out the trap in the walk-in shower. Had to go fetch my Spirit to remove the cover plate though though, the #1 Phillips on the SOG wasn't up to it

I always use the multi-purpose hook on my CyberTool for that. Probably a different type of trap:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/victorinox-cybertool-drain.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 20, 2012, 06:03:09 PM
I used the pliers on my paratool and the pliers on my SL pliers to undo the bolts on my youngests little MT and add a large washer as i removed the blade  :tu: its all nice and tight now and smooth  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 20, 2012, 07:43:43 PM
I am using one jaw of the P4 pliers head as a poker to push things out. It is the right size for the job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on January 20, 2012, 09:19:02 PM
I used the saw on my Swiss Champ for a bit of tree pruning while out dog walking and the again to saw a paddy whack dog treat in two, excellent little saw :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 20, 2012, 09:54:40 PM
Cleaned out the trap in the walk-in shower. Had to go fetch my Spirit to remove the cover plate though though, the #1 Phillips on the SOG wasn't up to it

I always use the multi-purpose hook on my CyberTool for that. Probably a different type of trap:

The cover lifts up quite easily but it's secured by 3 Phillips head screws. The SOG's driver was too small, so I grabbed one of the "old faithfuls"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 23, 2012, 08:00:55 PM
At work last night i used the awl on my paratool to make new holes on a chalkboard frame to re-fit the hooks for the string, basikly the other side had a better board on it so i reversed the board, the awl on the sog is great, i then used its pliers to tighten the hooks in  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 23, 2012, 08:07:28 PM
...yesterday I too used the awl on my SAK to make a hole in a cabinet bigger (Battery in thed rill ran out and could not be bothered to get the AC one) so that I could put in a "pin" for a shelf...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 23, 2012, 10:39:09 PM
I used my Spirit X to help put together a Sony Blu-Ray display in a Sam's Club.  I think I need to add a small adjustable wrench to my setup....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 24, 2012, 02:54:55 AM
I used my Spirit X to help put together a Sony Blu-Ray display in a Sam's Club.  I think I need to add a small adjustable wrench to my setup....

That would be called:

The Guppie :D

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/Guppie.jpg)

Or an Atwood...

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/atwood/Atwood002.jpg)

Or PocketToolX...
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/PockeToolX/Picture011.jpg)

 :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MirrorEdge on January 24, 2012, 05:34:27 PM
OR , you can get one of these

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3121/3218951576_e6112d454b_z.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 24, 2012, 07:15:41 PM
I might need to dust off my first gen Piranah off, either that, or start carrying one of my small 4inch adjustable wrenches, like what 3bdul3zeez pictured. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 24, 2012, 08:41:15 PM
Bahco do a really high quality 4" shifter.  Mine stays in my EDC Organiser and has come in useful more than once.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/025.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 24, 2012, 09:53:32 PM
Bahco are good!

 :tu:   6''

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/240112006.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 24, 2012, 09:57:22 PM
Bahco do a really high quality 4" shifter.  Mine stays in my EDC Organiser and has come in useful more than once.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/025.jpg)

Everytime I see that I get just a little more tempted
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 24, 2012, 10:08:27 PM
Just for Al, no-one else (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-8069-Black-Adjustable-Wrench/dp/B0001IX8T6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327439241&sr=8-3) ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on January 24, 2012, 10:18:21 PM
Just for Al, no-one else (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-8069-Black-Adjustable-Wrench/dp/B0001IX8T6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327439241&sr=8-3) ;)
Also for Al and no one else (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5788&rt=nc&_nkw=Bahco+8069&_dmpt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1) :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 24, 2012, 10:44:01 PM
Sorry I looked  :-[


  :drool:


   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 24, 2012, 11:07:13 PM
Just for Al, no-one else (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-8069-Black-Adjustable-Wrench/dp/B0001IX8T6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327439241&sr=8-3) ;)

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh That's evil!


...should be here by the end of the week  :-[


By the way - they've got Bahco Laplanders for only £15  :pok:


... that should be here at the same time  :-[ :-[ (Beats buying replacement blades though)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 25, 2012, 12:49:07 AM
lol, you are so easily lead. :D  Thankfully my Laplander is perfectly sharp enough ATM.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 25, 2012, 01:00:45 AM
Mine still works, but you can tell it's not working at it's best anymore. Now is the right time to be getting one ready to replace it. I can't believe how much work that thing has done
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 25, 2012, 02:08:11 AM
I used my Gerber MP600 today to remove the bodyside clips for a rocker molding on a Toyota highlander.  I was thankful for my blast when my boss decided he wanted to use my gerber and snatched it up off the floor while I was pulling off the actual molding.  Then, in my frustration at one particularly stubborn clip, I was lining up my pliers on it with my finger and they slipped off, catching my finger in the large gripping area and giving me this painful little bugger:

(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s461/seanton35/9d1675fb.jpg?t=1327453371)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 25, 2012, 07:39:37 PM
That's a doozy!  I actually gave myself a bit of a pinch with my Wave earlier today, but nothing near as nasty as that one. :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 25, 2012, 08:40:18 PM
I've used awl on my P4 to drill a hole near bottom of plastic 2lit bottle. There is no water at my current demolition site and I need to wash my hands. So improvised tap. The screw is just to mark the hole, you actualy unscrew lid to depressurize bottle and start water...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/6df500e2-5a47-afb1.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/6df500e2-5a78-73c3.jpg)

Sent from my Android Paranoid
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 27, 2012, 05:38:59 AM
I've used awl on my P4 to drill a hole near bottom of plastic 2lit bottle. There is no water at my current demolition site and I need to wash my hands. So improvised tap. The screw is just to mark the hole, you actualy unscrew lid to depressurize bottle and start water...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/6df500e2-5a47-afb1.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/6df500e2-5a78-73c3.jpg)

Sent from my Android Paranoid

That is awesome!  Great idea and nicely done!

That's a doozy!  I actually gave myself a bit of a pinch with my Wave earlier today, but nothing near as nasty as that one. :(

Mine is healing quite nicely; I drained it by making a small incision with a fresh razor, then covered it with neosporin and a bandaid until this morning.  It is just a bit tender now with no bleeding, but it did bleed for the rest of the day when I did it, and until i bled it, it hurt like mad.  I don't often care too much about cuts, and I usually ignore them after cleaning them but this hurt!

How did you get yourself with your wave?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on January 27, 2012, 06:44:21 PM
Some more use for my tools...

I've used my P4 and Maratac ScrewKeys to push out air from LPG evaporator on my "new" car...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CejkI2TQ0p8/TyLeK0y_YSI/AAAAAAAABtc/myn2B0PKfYg/s800/2012-01-21%252012.16.21_1.jpg)

And I've used my Charge Ti file to soften edges on small SS pipe I've used to make Duck Tape keyfob, then used my P4 to cut some wire I used to pull cord trough pipe, and at last I wrap some tape on pipe...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlnFdjNAtqA/TyLeLeSXZaI/AAAAAAAABtg/7UgMneE3obc/s800/2012-01-23%252014.30.43.jpg)

Finished project...

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FUif_ddDgyo/TyLeKzUQ_1I/AAAAAAAABt8/gs7jBEg-woY/s800/2012-01-27%252018.23.19.jpg)

I know it could be more aesthetical, but it was a kind of project "do it with only what you have at hands in that moment"...  ;) ;) :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 27, 2012, 08:34:32 PM

I was a bit disappointed a few weeks ago when I tried to use my Gerber Artifact to tighten a 6mm'gutter bolt', the 'screwdriver' was no help at all  :(

But I have been using it to open paint tins this week it did a Great job!   :D

 :cheers:

+ And again today  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on January 28, 2012, 05:59:58 AM
Used the Style PS to help with the 550 paracord wrap on the Mule Team 12 handle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on January 28, 2012, 06:30:26 PM
Changed the lower element on the water heater this morning:

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/LM%20Tools/P1220003.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2012, 01:41:32 PM
My tin opener broke today, so i used a tool i dont use very often, so i decided to test the paratools V SAK both as good as each other but the vic was a little more comfy in the hand, but both did the job ok  :tu:

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010057-6.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on January 31, 2012, 02:41:43 PM
I used my Swiss Champ to tighten the cat scratching post and to cut some tags.  I used my Fenix E15 several times already  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on February 01, 2012, 06:54:59 PM
This is my day off work, so I'll post something about what I did yesterday. 

We had a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 that came in and the locks that keep all the ULD containers with luggage was frozen.  I used the blade on my LM skeletool to dig away at the ice and managed to kick free the lock.

My multitool saved an hour long wait for the 100-200 passengers.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 01, 2012, 07:11:08 PM
This is my day off work, so I'll post something about what I did yesterday. 

We had a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 that came in and the locks that keep all the ULD containers with luggage was frozen.  I used the blade on my LM skeletool to dig away at the ice and managed to kick free the lock.

My multitool saved an hour long wait for the 100-200 passengers.

very cool mate,  8)  and welcome to the forum, why not post up in the newcomers section  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 01, 2012, 07:19:48 PM
welcome to the forum sjian. :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 01, 2012, 08:54:10 PM
Nice save sjian!  Welcome aboard here as well.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on February 02, 2012, 05:10:23 PM
This is my day off work, so I'll post something about what I did yesterday. 

We had a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 that came in and the locks that keep all the ULD containers with luggage was frozen.  I used the blade on my LM skeletool to dig away at the ice and managed to kick free the lock.

My multitool saved an hour long wait for the 100-200 passengers.

That's... Well Sub-Zero cool  :D :D :D :tu: :tu:

Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on February 02, 2012, 06:22:28 PM
I have been doing some repairs at home so I used the awl on a SAK to make a starter hole for a screw on the bottom of a door.

I then tried to use the file on the LM ST300 to file the heads of some screws on the door handles, with little success...

Then I tried the file on the strike plate of a door (softer steel) to make a hole bigger, with some success….. , then got a dremmel style tool and did the job properly...

I also used regular screwdrivers, a portable bench and a belt sander but who cares about these …  :D

Now, I went to a shop and there was a coin stuck in the release hole of a trolley... Unfortunately I did not have a pliers tool on me. If I did, I could have gotten half a Euro :( . It pays to be prepared for all...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jojotlc on February 05, 2012, 12:16:52 AM
ST300 got the call to replace kitchen ceiling flo lighting..got to bring one jack-of-all-trade high up on ladder:-)
Good to get phillips, wire cutter/stripper/crimper, awl for pilot...
2 shortcomings...wish the phillip's end is magnetised to hold screw in first place...and encountered frame flex on the last final few turn on high resistance...out come ordinary phillip scrwdrvr!..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on February 05, 2012, 08:03:37 PM
Used my S2 to cut the foil seal off a new bottle of my prescription meds, and pull the stuffing out.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jds1 on February 06, 2012, 12:19:14 AM
Used my Topeak mini ratchet to fix my wife's car seat.

Jeff
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tacard7 on February 06, 2012, 10:32:35 PM
ive used my sog power lock wire cutters to cut through 1/2 inch to an inch tree branches :D some of them took more than one cut but thats still cool! plus the cut through solid 1/4 inch copper wire!  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 06, 2012, 10:43:34 PM
Used the nail file on a Mini Bear Jaws to try and get most of the gunk out of my Deluxe Tinker. It had lost all it's snap, and the innards were that gritty the springs and scales creaked and crunched when trying to use it. It's better now after an hour with tissue, the nail cleaner, the hot tap and copious amounts of WD40, but it's still a long way from clean. Short of an ultrasonic cleaner I don't think it's going to get much better though
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on February 08, 2012, 07:43:13 PM
Just ten minutes ago, fitted a new rear high level brake light using my new but old and battered KF4, great little tool regardless of its well used figure :tu: and yesterday using the same tool removed a faulty washing machine door closed switch and a PC PSU. In about hour from now I will be using the KF4 to refit a new door switch and a new PC PSU :) So quick question, what's the current equivalent to the KF4 :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on February 09, 2012, 01:06:56 AM
Used an ST300 to change some power door wiring today. The plier head shape is just about perfect for pulling Christmas tree fasteners

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/misc/Christmas_Tree_Fastener.png)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 09, 2012, 01:37:20 AM
Just ten minutes ago, fitted a new rear high level brake light using my new but old and battered KF4, great little tool regardless of its well used figure :tu: and yesterday using the same tool removed a faulty washing machine door closed switch and a PC PSU. In about hour from now I will be using the KF4 to refit a new door switch and a new PC PSU :) So quick question, what's the current equivalent to the KF4 :think:

From what you've described - the customer service line at Currys  :rofl:

Otherwise, there isn't one
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 09, 2012, 01:41:00 AM
I was using my blast to cut straps off a large box today and I dropped it, blade open.  What do I do?  Instinctively I caught it with my hand between the desk and my body.  I only received a token cut on my palm, but still, lesson learned!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on February 09, 2012, 11:28:30 PM
I used the Classic on my keychain to open a package (containing another SAK of course). Afterwards I put it back in my jeans pocket without closing the blade :ahhh

1 minute later I reached for my keys and the Classic sliced open my middle finger :ahhh :ahhh blood all over the place :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on February 10, 2012, 12:01:00 AM
Yesterday I used by Bear & Sons Craftsman-rebranded Bear Jaws to install a webcam in a display mount at a well-known office supply store. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on February 10, 2012, 12:50:07 AM
Used my Wingman to open up and slice a package of Proscuitto wrapped with mozzarella and a package of crackers! Also got a new electric tea kettle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on February 10, 2012, 03:42:04 PM
A couple of days ago I used a Gerber suspension to open the clamshell of a Leatherman MUT from Cabelas. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 10, 2012, 03:42:58 PM
A couple of days ago I used a Gerber suspension to open the clamshell of a Leatherman MUT from Cabelas. :D

That tool should thank you for the privilege.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 10, 2012, 04:44:36 PM
Nothing exciting just used the eye glass driver on my explorer to titghen up my wifes glasses  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 10, 2012, 04:45:35 PM
Nothing exciting just used the eye glass driver on my explorer to titghen up my wifes glasses  :D

The only reason my glasses ever get tightened is when people here talk about doing it and it reminds me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 10, 2012, 05:09:18 PM
Nothing exciting just used the eye glass driver on my explorer to titghen up my wifes glasses  :D

The only reason my glasses ever get tightened is when people here talk about doing it and it reminds me.

 :D i put some blue locktite on it as this happened a few weeks back so thought i would make it more secure  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 10, 2012, 05:45:32 PM
Nothing exciting just used the eye glass driver on my explorer to titghen up my wifes glasses  :D

The only reason my glasses ever get tightened is when people here talk about doing it and it reminds me.

 :D i put some blue locktite on it as this happened a few weeks back so thought i would make it more secure  :tu:

That's a really good idea.  I've had these glasses for over 2 years and never needed to take them apart.   I should consider that!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 10, 2012, 05:56:45 PM
Nothing exciting just used the eye glass driver on my explorer to titghen up my wifes glasses  :D

The only reason my glasses ever get tightened is when people here talk about doing it and it reminds me.

 :D i put some blue locktite on it as this happened a few weeks back so thought i would make it more secure  :tu:

That's a really good idea.  I've had these glasses for over 2 years and never needed to take them apart.   I should consider that!

I carry locktite at work for the old folks glasses, they dont come loose again  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on February 10, 2012, 06:58:17 PM
Just ten minutes ago, fitted a new rear high level brake light using my new but old and battered KF4, great little tool regardless of its well used figure :tu: and yesterday using the same tool removed a faulty washing machine door closed switch and a PC PSU. In about hour from now I will be using the KF4 to refit a new door switch and a new PC PSU :) So quick question, what's the current equivalent to the KF4 :think:

From what you've described - the customer service line at Currys  :rofl:

Otherwise, there isn't one
:rofl: washing machine's turned in to a saga, more parts needed :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neil on February 10, 2012, 09:31:02 PM
The boys had the day off school today so we made vibrobots out of old phones and assorted other junk.  MTs used, one SwissTool, one custom PT-510, Leatherman PS and of course my ever present Scientist.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Craig on February 11, 2012, 12:11:20 AM
The boys had the day off school today so we made vibrobots out of old phones and assorted other junk.  MTs used, one SwissTool, one custom PT-510, Leatherman PS and of course my ever present Scientist.

Excellent way to spend a day  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TeeJay on February 13, 2012, 05:46:18 PM
This morning, I used my multitool's toothpick/braddle and flat head screwdriver to punch a new hole in my belt (tightening it, not loosening it :D ) I later used the clam pack opener to open a pack containing an LED camping light (48 LEDs in a ring configuration) and most recently, I used the blade to cut some dental floss which I used to perform a pre-emptive repair on my EDC rucksack :)  Multitool earned its pocket place today :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on February 13, 2012, 08:02:41 PM
I used the bronze carbon scraper of my new Leatherman MUT to remove some crud and small rust(?) specks from the cracks and crevices of my old Gerber Diesel.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on February 15, 2012, 02:43:55 PM
I used my Leatherman Kick to remove a broken light bulb socket from a lamp at work after the bulb overheated and the glass fell right out of the screw in base.  First time I have ever seen anything like that in all my years.  The bulb was made in China BTW, but it was a "name brand".
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TeeJay on February 15, 2012, 08:48:14 PM
 Last night I used the modified bottle opener to, shockingly, open a bottle of beer :D It still performed the task without issue, despite having had a wire-stripping notch cut in, and a fair bit of material removed from the back curve to form
a strap cutter 8) Today, I had to use the blade to cut through some duct tape my father in law had use in a half-assed attempt at weatherproofing a cable trunking ??? What I think of his 'building skills' really isn't suitable for publication...
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: chip on February 16, 2012, 12:55:25 AM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 16, 2012, 04:54:11 AM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.

Never a good day there mate.  I have buried 4 dogs, it never gets any easier.   :salute: to your friend.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 16, 2012, 09:04:34 AM
used the eyeglass driver on my explorer again but this time to pop a blister  :ahhh  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on February 16, 2012, 03:23:16 PM
used the eyeglass driver on my explorer again but this time to pop a blister  :ahhh  :D

It works surprisingly well, doesn't it? :tu:  A heck of a lot quicker than the pin. :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on February 16, 2012, 03:27:59 PM
I am not supposed to burst mine.....

Used the blade on an LM Squirt to open a torch clam shell!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 16, 2012, 03:50:52 PM
I am not supposed to burst mine.....

Used the blade on an LM Squirt to open a torch clam shell!

Of course we need to know what kind of torch was in it!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on February 16, 2012, 03:59:02 PM
I am not supposed to burst mine.....

Used the blade on an LM Squirt to open a torch clam shell!

Of course we need to know what kind of torch was in it!!
:pok: Nobody checks the REVIEWS forum then??  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 16, 2012, 04:00:10 PM
I am not supposed to burst mine.....

Used the blade on an LM Squirt to open a torch clam shell!

Of course we need to know what kind of torch was in it!!
:pok: Nobody checks the REVIEWS forum then??  :D

 :facepalm:

I am very lazy this morning!
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Beerplumber on February 16, 2012, 07:10:51 PM
I used the large flat screwdriver on my SC4 to adjust the CO2 regulator on my homebrew kegging system.  In three days I'll be enjoying my latest batch of dunkeweizen.  :cheers:
Very jealous! I use my multi to adjust regs everyday! Anyways how was the dunkle!? One of my favourites!


Stay multi my friends
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: chip on February 16, 2012, 08:10:25 PM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.

Never a good day there mate.  I have buried 4 dogs, it never gets any easier.   :salute: to your friend.

Thanks, he was my best buddy for seventeen years. He had been seriously ill for a couple of weeks and by rights should have been dead a week or so ago but for his strong will to live.
Yesterday I could not bear to see him struggle for one more day and called in the vet. I hope he can forgive me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on February 16, 2012, 08:30:03 PM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.

Never a good day there mate.  I have buried 4 dogs, it never gets any easier.   :salute: to your friend.

Thanks, he was my best buddy for seventeen years. He had been seriously ill for a couple of weeks and by rights should have been dead a week or so ago but for his strong will to live.
Yesterday I could not bear to see him struggle for one more day and called in the vet. I hope he can forgive me.

There's nothing to forgive Chip  :salute: It would have been unforgivable to let him suffer

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 16, 2012, 08:36:28 PM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.

Never a good day there mate.  I have buried 4 dogs, it never gets any easier.   :salute: to your friend.

Thanks, he was my best buddy for seventeen years. He had been seriously ill for a couple of weeks and by rights should have been dead a week or so ago but for his strong will to live.
Yesterday I could not bear to see him struggle for one more day and called in the vet. I hope he can forgive me.

There's nothing to forgive Chip  :salute: It would have been unforgivable to let him suffer

It is very sad chip, my last dog a lurcher called tolkien died 6 years ago this may  :-\ he was 16 and died in my arms at 5am , i felt his heart stop and he was looking at me the whole time, he was a long time friend i will never forget, R.I.P tiger and tolkien  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 16, 2012, 08:50:14 PM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.

Never a good day there mate.  I have buried 4 dogs, it never gets any easier.   :salute: to your friend.

Thanks, he was my best buddy for seventeen years. He had been seriously ill for a couple of weeks and by rights should have been dead a week or so ago but for his strong will to live.
Yesterday I could not bear to see him struggle for one more day and called in the vet. I hope he can forgive me.

There's nothing to forgive Chip  :salute: It would have been unforgivable to let him suffer
Tony's absolutely right, there was nothing else to do Chip. :salute:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: chip on February 16, 2012, 09:15:44 PM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.

Never a good day there mate.  I have buried 4 dogs, it never gets any easier.   :salute: to your friend.

Thanks, he was my best buddy for seventeen years. He had been seriously ill for a couple of weeks and by rights should have been dead a week or so ago but for his strong will to live.
Yesterday I could not bear to see him struggle for one more day and called in the vet. I hope he can forgive me.

There's nothing to forgive Chip  :salute: It would have been unforgivable to let him suffer

It is very sad chip, my last dog a lurcher called tolkien died 6 years ago this may  :- he was 16 and died in my arms at 5am , i felt his heart stop and he was looking at me the whole time, he was a long time friend i will never forget, R.I.P tiger and tolkien  :salute:

Thanks all,
R.I.P Tolkien and Tiger.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 16, 2012, 11:33:09 PM
He loved you till the end sir.  Don't ever think any different. 

I lost my dog of ten years back when I first moved here.  He was going pretty strong until I moved, and my dad called me in tears about 2 months after I got here, our pup was in the Vets office with internal bleeding that they couldn't stop.  I had to find out over the phone that he was put to sleep an hour later, and I couldn't even be there.  One of the most heart breaking things I've ever gone through.  I feel your pain my friend.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on February 16, 2012, 11:40:34 PM
Today I used my vise  to open the packaging on the new shovel and spade I used to bury my dog. Also to cut the ropes I used to lower his casket into the ground.

RIP Tiger, I will miss you always.

Never a good day there mate.  I have buried 4 dogs, it never gets any easier.   :salute: to your friend.

Thanks, he was my best buddy for seventeen years. He had been seriously ill for a couple of weeks and by rights should have been dead a week or so ago but for his strong will to live.
Yesterday I could not bear to see him struggle for one more day and called in the vet. I hope he can forgive me.

There's nothing to forgive Chip  :salute: It would have been unforgivable to let him suffer

It is very sad chip, my last dog a lurcher called tolkien died 6 years ago this may  :- he was 16 and died in my arms at 5am , i felt his heart stop and he was looking at me the whole time, he was a long time friend i will never forget, R.I.P tiger and tolkien  :salute:

Thanks all,
R.I.P Tolkien and Tiger.
I feel for you when it comes to dogs, I've got two now and lost one in 2004 due to old age, man it hurts, take care mate.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TeeJay on February 18, 2012, 10:46:03 AM
I didn't actually use it myself, but I lent my father in law my hammer multitool while he was repairing his conservatory roof. I just helped by measuring up the wood, bit my tongue, and let him get on with it, mother in law's wrath will be amazing when it starts leaking again... :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 18, 2012, 07:49:50 PM
I went round to see a couple of friends today that I've known for 20 years. They normally have a few little jobs that need doing when I go round, so I always make sure I've got most bases covered tool wise. Today they'd got a cupboard door that needed rehanging after a member of their family has completely arsed it up, and it was clattering and fetching the veneer off.

Tools on hand were Victorinox Yeoman and Crescent Toolzall ProXL (Non-locking super bear jaws) - great combo by the way  :tu: I nearly picked up the Charge AL for a change as I was leaving to go there, but switched to the Toolzall at the last minute. Glad I did too - I needed an awl and Leatherman haven't figured out what they are yet  ::) Pliers, drivers and awl used on the Toolzall, but switched to the inline Phillips on the Yeoman after a while - it fitted the screws better

Just as I was finishing, one of them said "Do you want a screwdriver Al?", I just peered round the door and smiled. She said "Yeah, I should have known better - I'll get the kettle on!"  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on February 18, 2012, 08:50:09 PM
Used my Wave to scrape a sticker of my laptop earlier.  I know, I know..  ::) ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 18, 2012, 10:11:52 PM
Al,  I agree about LM and the awl.  I am thrilled that the rebar will have one as I need one all the time.

Great story!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on February 18, 2012, 10:16:34 PM
Just as I was finishing, one of them said "Do you want a screwdriver Al?", I just peered round the door and smiled. She said "Yeah, I should have known better - I'll get the kettle on!"  :D

I imagine that this is the look you gave her:

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/misc/CIMG3715.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on February 18, 2012, 10:17:34 PM
I used the can opener on my Spirit to open a can of Baked beans for breakfast .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 18, 2012, 10:51:08 PM
Just as I was finishing, one of them said "Do you want a screwdriver Al?", I just peered round the door and smiled. She said "Yeah, I should have known better - I'll get the kettle on!"  :D

I imagine that this is the look you gave her:

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/misc/CIMG3715.jpg)

 :D

Trust me, she's seen me looking a lot worse than that over the years  :rofl:

Al,  I agree about LM and the awl.  I am thrilled that the rebar will have one as I need one all the time.

Great story!

Cheers Sean, to be honest I'm not super enthralled by the awls they do use.
How tricky can it be for a toolmaker to make a useful hardened, sharpened spike?  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on February 19, 2012, 02:12:14 AM
Just as I was finishing, one of them said "Do you want a screwdriver Al?", I just peered round the door and smiled. She said "Yeah, I should have known better - I'll get the kettle on!"  :D

I imagine that this is the look you gave her:

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/misc/CIMG3715.jpg)

 :D

Trust me, she's seen me looking a lot worse than that over the years  :rofl:

Al,  I agree about LM and the awl.  I am thrilled that the rebar will have one as I need one all the time.

Great story!

Cheers Sean, to be honest I'm not super enthralled by the awls they do use.
How tricky can it be for a toolmaker to make a useful hardened, sharpened spike?  ::)

 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 19, 2012, 10:33:09 AM
Used the PT saturday to repair the dvd player  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 23, 2012, 01:13:50 PM
Well with bothg the girls of school sick we became  archaeologists  for the afternoon looking for dino bones  :D  they had these little plastic picks that was as good as a chocolate fire guard  :D so out came the PT,s saw  ;) did a much better job, i also used the Hultafor HK as well  :tu:

 (http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010067-2.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on February 29, 2012, 07:25:35 PM
Well with bothg the girls of school sick we became  archaeologists  for the afternoon looking for dino bones  :D  they had these little plastic picks that was as good as a chocolate fire guard  :D so out came the PT,s saw  ;) did a much better job, i also used the Hultafor HK as well  :tu:

 (http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010067-2.jpg)
The Paratool is awesome  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on March 01, 2012, 11:12:19 PM
Today at work one of our old-school manual tinting machines threw a fit just when we really needed it.  The tint cylinders rotate around a central point, and the platform is locked into place by a spring-loaded pin.  We turned it on to agitate the colorants, and the damn thing started spinning like crazy!  The pin was jammed!  Couldn't get a pair of pliers in to free it.  My boss tried wanted to get a paint stick into the gap between the two plates to prevent it from spinning but didn't want any splinters from snapping it getting into the mechanism.  All I heard was, " I wish we had a saw."  Farmer to the rescue!  I used the saw for a nice smooth cut, and used the awl to shave down one end of the shim to fit into the gap with a bit of hammering, which the Farmer also excelled at.  Right tool at the right place at the right time! :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Farmer_in_action.jpg)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SMK76 on March 03, 2012, 08:37:18 AM
Used my blast to replace an exhaust fan in my bathroom. The new fan was bigger and had to accommodate with the saw.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ivanov on March 04, 2012, 05:27:03 PM
Mended 2 Ikea lamps with SwissGrip. It is strange that the two devices at the one time occurred problems with the internal contacts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on March 04, 2012, 05:54:34 PM
Used Charge Ti and Soldier '10 to change risers for the blind on livingroom window...

Then used Chapman ratchet and bit to take cooler protection from my car...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Logrus9 on March 06, 2012, 01:56:53 PM
I was replacing a window in my Uncle's garage and needed my SOG powerlock to get the glazing points out.

Bonus, I found an old furrier knife while doing it, I'll post some picks after it finishes soaking. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 6thtexas on March 07, 2012, 04:31:21 PM
Yesterday I put up a section of chain link fence to keep the new pooch in the yard.  My Swisstool was great for this and being on my belt was there when I needed it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 07, 2012, 04:53:54 PM
As usual, I used my Leatherman Kick to do my daily chopping of my insulin needles. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GPDB on March 07, 2012, 11:49:55 PM
Used my skeletool to repair the dishwasher basket
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hammer on March 08, 2012, 07:25:45 AM
I went to Walmart to purchase a Pet Taxi so my dog could ride in my new Camry.  When I got it home, I noticed it was packaged so that the top was turned upside down and placed in the bottom, and the holes on the sides lined up.  The used zip ties to bind them together through the holes and they were so tight that with a knife you would have to cut them from the top, possibly damaging the edge of the carrier during the cut.  I pulled out my trusty Charge Tti and used the v-cutter and had them all cut off in about 30 seconds with no damage whatsoever to the carrier edges.  Go Charge!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 08, 2012, 10:25:51 PM
Great use of the charge gut hook Hammer!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on March 08, 2012, 10:58:11 PM
LM KF4 to remove and refit a cooker heater element for my niece :tu:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAKplumber on March 11, 2012, 12:42:42 AM
Cleaned out the trap in the walk-in shower. Had to go fetch my Spirit to remove the cover plate though though, the #1 Phillips on the SOG wasn't up to it
Haha, poor SOG!  LOL  I did the same thing today.  Pics in a few minutes...I have to catch up on the thread first.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAKplumber on March 11, 2012, 12:43:37 AM
I've used awl on my P4 to drill a hole near bottom of plastic 2lit bottle. There is no water at my current demolition site and I need to wash my hands. So improvised tap. The screw is just to mark the hole, you actualy unscrew lid to depressurize bottle and start water...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/6df500e2-5a47-afb1.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/6df500e2-5a78-73c3.jpg)

Sent from my Android Paranoid
Very well done sir!
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAKplumber on March 11, 2012, 01:02:07 AM
Busy day today.  Saturday usually is.  Today My VIC Spirit got a work out too.  First I used the "L" wrench with a #2 Phillips to remove & replace the drain cover, on a shower unit, to snake the drain.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d231d-e9da-714f.jpg)
Also Used the pliers to tighten a plastic "wing nut" on a new toilet tank-to-bowl bolt.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d231d-eacd-4f52.jpg)
Also used the blade to cut the rubberized toilet shims after the install was tested.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d231d-eafb-6468.jpg)
Also used the "L" wrench to get a little leverage on a 2" Gate Valve.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d231d-eb15-e765.jpg)
Okay, not really. I just thought it was funny.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BobG on March 13, 2012, 05:35:18 AM
Just got a tool adapter for my original super tool so I used it to tighten all the handles on my wife's pans and lids. Then I used the opener to pop the top on a bottle of big boy apple cider.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 13, 2012, 09:04:29 AM
Didn't get a chance to post it, but I used my blast again to take apart an entire door lock for a Guest on Sunday.  Had to replace the control module.  Used my bit adapter and everything.

I then used it to remove the pins from a night latch from the outside after a guest had locked himself out of the adjoining room with it thrown.  He didn't like seeing that I could break in through the night latch so easy but it was the only way to get him back into his room.  I assured him no one could do it without waking him up, that I was only that quiet because I have had to do it a million times. 

BTW, I work in Hotel/Resort Security, these are hotel rooms I am talking about, I'm not some random B&E expert!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Micro55 on March 13, 2012, 10:20:55 PM
My ST300 helped me today  :)
(https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/?ui=2&ik=417f3ae084&view=att&th=1360dec18faa774f&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 208 on March 14, 2012, 06:11:38 AM
I used the tweezers on my Gerber Fit to remove a large tick from my dog this morning.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 665ae on March 14, 2012, 01:06:19 PM
I used the scissors on my Charge AL to trim my mustache :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on March 14, 2012, 01:15:25 PM
I used the tweezers on my Gerber Fit to remove a large tick from my dog this morning.

Do you like the Fit? I almost bought one two days ago, but decided not to when I noticed it was €47 ($61) :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 14, 2012, 01:55:35 PM
I used the tweezers on my Gerber Fit to remove a large tick from my dog this morning.

Do you like the Fit? I almost bought one two days ago, but decided not to when I noticed it was €47 ($61) :ahhh

I have one in my car kit, and to be honest it's hardly seen any use other than the torch  ::) I really like it though. It's very pocketable, and the tools seem fine. I just need to properly test that bit driver at some point, but because it's been in the car and I've had other stuff in my pocket it's not done the mileage it could have done otherwise.

Maybe I ought to stick it in my EDC bag for a while  :think: Hmmm ... paired with a Toolzall ProXL would probably work quite nicely  :think: :think: :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mike 208 on March 14, 2012, 01:58:59 PM
I do like the Fit.  My only complaint is that it doesn't have pliers, so I have to pair it with the LM Freestyle.  For me, it's a good off-duty EDC.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 14, 2012, 02:06:28 PM
The pliers thing is not so much an issue for me, as I've rarely only got one tool on me. I tend to come out in a rash if I only pocket carry one tool.  :P

I've been caught out a few times recently with needing the one tool that none of my pocket carried items had ... a serrated blade ... then a saw ... stuff I "never" need, you know how it is

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on March 18, 2012, 03:32:55 PM
I used my Swisstool X Saturday Night to change out a Glad Hand Seal on my Lead Trailer and then while changing out the Ferrule on the Service Line on one of the Jifs I was using..I am back to keeping my Swisstool close at hand in my Jack Pack in the cab of my Truck

Dtrain
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 18, 2012, 05:08:55 PM
Used my LM C33 to open a case of 1 gallon Wholefoods Sring water, to put in the freezer!!! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: EZ822 on March 19, 2012, 11:13:56 PM
Today my LM Core and ES4 were used to install a ceiling fan.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dodge_911 on March 19, 2012, 11:53:51 PM
Today I used the ratchet from my Spirit, my Spirit and my CT34 to repair my pellet-stove by replacing the fan unit and some modofication of said fan placement points :)
All while being lighted by a couple of ITP flashlights and my trusty Zebralight :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on March 20, 2012, 12:10:39 AM
Light day for me; just a little cotton trimming whilst making a small repair to my trousers.

CT34 scissors had that covered :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stressmaster5000 on March 20, 2012, 07:48:57 PM
I used the scissors on my Charge AL to trim my mustache :P
Well I used my tweezers from my new Gerber Dime to pluck unwanted hair from my ears!  :P












I hate getting old!  :surrender:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on March 20, 2012, 09:28:18 PM
I actually used the tooth pick from my Vic classic sd to remove a bit of peanut that was well and truly jammed, worked a treat :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 665ae on March 21, 2012, 04:45:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfsj2yF8jBU&feature=youtube_gdata_player (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfsj2yF8jBU&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on March 21, 2012, 07:41:47 AM
I'm guilty for showing no pics  :-\ :-\ :-\

But yesterday my complete EDC had some workout!!

I've used my LED to see some welding points made by instalers wich keeped some steel on place and it prevented demolition - task A+

Used my Charge Ti to pull out some pins from door knob so I can disassemble it and change locking mechanism - A+

Used my Vic Soldier '10 with serrated blade to cut some rubber on conveyor for demolishing, to prevent fire - A++

Used CC micro pry bar and flat screwdriver on Soldier to unscrew and pull out locking mechanism from door - A++

Used Philips screwdriver on Soldier (A++) and philips on Charge Ti (A+) to screw on security screw locking piston

Used saw on Soldier to play with some wood AAA+++  :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on March 21, 2012, 09:39:10 AM
I used the scissors on my Charge AL to trim my mustache :P
Well I used my tweezers from my new Gerber Dime to pluck unwanted hair from my ears!  :P












I hate getting old!  :surrender:

Real men use pliers  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 21, 2012, 05:52:42 PM
Everyone knows that SAK's are the best personal grooming tools on earth.  Well, the ones with scissors...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 21, 2012, 06:40:02 PM
Everyone knows that SAK's And Micras are the best personal grooming tools on earth.  Well, the ones with scissors...

Fixed  :salute:

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 22, 2012, 12:38:14 AM
Everyone knows that SAK's And Micras are the best personal grooming tools on earth.  Well, the ones with scissors...

Fixed  :salute:

 :D

Touche' Ricky Bobby.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on March 23, 2012, 04:20:21 PM
Dug my Swisstool out of my Jack Pack stripped some wire to reattach to the plug for one of the Sidemarkers on a Trailer to keep me legal until I hit the Yard with a Shop
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on March 24, 2012, 12:46:39 PM
I used my trusty SwissTool to cut down a tree in my front yard 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on March 24, 2012, 04:22:12 PM
I killed a tree.....
 :o

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on March 24, 2012, 05:17:34 PM
Just used the awl on my Swiss Spirit to fix my brothers memorial plaque to my mums garden bench.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7011247395_7d840e5d7b_b.jpg)
Plaque was due for renewal but we decided to keep it at home, miss you bro :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: etbman on March 25, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Tiny screw came out of the bottom of my laptop for some reason.

Charge Ti's tiny screwdriver took care of that right quick.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on March 25, 2012, 09:46:52 PM
I have found that the flat tip on the Rambler file is very useful for teasing out spring bars to change watch straps.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 25, 2012, 10:35:33 PM
I have found that the flat tip on the Rambler file is very useful for teasing out spring bars to change watch straps.

That's a great tool all around isn't it!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on March 27, 2012, 06:04:46 AM
I tested several multitools' can openers, by opening 3 cans of food with them. I used the flathead screwdriver on my Wingman to tighten the screw holding the handle on my favorite frying pan. I used a Sheffield 12010 to take apart and reassemble a virtual clone of the same tool... trying to smooth out the opening and closing of the plier head.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on March 27, 2012, 08:13:18 AM
I tested several multitools' can openers, by opening 3 cans of food with them.

 :pok: and?? 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 27, 2012, 05:05:16 PM
I tested several multitools' can openers, by opening 3 cans of food with them.

 :pok: and??

+1   :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on March 27, 2012, 06:34:03 PM
What I had for testing was limited, but I'll give you the rundown.

Tested: Husky 14-in-1 Multitool, Sheffield 1200E, SOG Powerlock, Leatherman Wingman

Loser: SOG Powerlock. It works, but badly. I stopped half way through a can and switched to the next, it was so annoying.

Middle of Pack: Husky and Wingman. Both worked as advertised, nothing terrible, but nothing to write home about.

Winner: Sheffield 1200E. It made very swift and easy work of the can, compared to the others listed.

I was only intending to try out the Leatherman, but pulled out a bunch of others for some side-to-side, and... wow, got a bit of a surprise about both the Powerlock and Sheffield.

It should be noted that the Husky and Leatherman have a can opener that look virtually identical. The SOG has one more in the Victorinox style. The Sheffield's looks like this...
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/lynnlefey/IMGP1221.jpg)

I have another Sheffield, a 12010, which is a 2oz keychain version, with a miniature version of this can opener. It still works, but with severely limited function. I would rate it as worse than the Powerlock, but loads better than using a blade and a rock to punch through.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on March 29, 2012, 08:55:57 AM
I used a screwdriver on a Gerber MP400 to pry up the tab on a malice clip on a Benchmade 7 sheath.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 29, 2012, 09:01:31 AM
I used the awl on my Vic explorer to ream a hole in an aluminum spacer that mounts on a door latch.  It worked really well, I was actually surprised how well it cut.  Really easy to use too.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on April 02, 2012, 09:56:38 PM
I used the can opener on my Vic Spirit to open a tin of custard, I like custard and it was in a tin :P very pleased with how well it work. I also used the Spirit to fit a new nylon lock washer to a door handle assembly and later I stuck the Spirit in a log while out with me dogs with a belly full of custard :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on April 02, 2012, 10:21:30 PM
I used the awl of one of my SAKs to add a couple of holes in my wife's belt. She has lost a lot of weight and her pants kept dropping to her ankles :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on April 02, 2012, 10:33:16 PM
I used the awl of one of my SAKs to add a couple of holes in my wife's belt. She has lost a lot of weight and her pants kept dropping to her ankles :ahhh
Well done your wife, my partners done the same :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on April 03, 2012, 06:48:54 AM
Multitool used: Leatherman bit kit

I had a flat on my bicycle tire and I used one of the cards that comes with a leatherman bit kit which holds the bits together as a little plastic pry bar to take off and put on the tire while I changed the tube.  I didn't want to use anything metal because that could damage the tire/tube and the rounded shape of card at the bottom is perfect putting on and taking out tires. 

If anyone else tries to do this though, be careful because the plastic is rather thin and it felt like it could crack at any moment when I was doing it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 03, 2012, 04:21:21 PM
I used my Blast to take apart a nightlatch from the outside in order to get a guest back in their room.  They had thrown the latch and then walked through the adjoining door to the other room and just shut it behind them.  They were thrilled that I could get them in so easily.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Prof. Gadget on April 03, 2012, 07:08:43 PM
 :tool:  I used the phillips on my 91mm tinker to tighten a support bar on the fender mirror on the schoolbus I was driving this morning.    Prof. Gadget
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on April 04, 2012, 12:35:03 AM
Used the flat phillips on a mini-leatherman to take the cover of old Mom's CD player.  Found nothing wrong mechanically so it must be electric, and self bamboozled.  Radio only, Ma !
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on April 04, 2012, 02:03:50 AM
I used the awl of one of my SAKs to add a couple of holes in my wife's belt. She has lost a lot of weight and her pants kept dropping to her ankles :ahhh

I doubt I would fix my wife's belt if the problem was her pants kept dropping.  :D
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Post by: Reinier on April 04, 2012, 07:55:36 AM
:D

Sent from an Italian hotel
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Post by: N_N_R on April 04, 2012, 11:23:43 AM
Used the tweezers on the Style CS to take out one plastic "pipe-like thing" which... wraps three button-cell batteries before they go into a flashlight... so I'd taken out that whole thing and tried to put it in another flashlight... but the latter one turned out to be too narrow and the three batteries, together with their plastic tube, got stuck ... so I used the tweezers to catch that plastic thing and pull the batteries out.
Then I had to take the batteries out of the plastic tube itself, but as it's too long & narrow, my fingers couldn't do the job... so I used the philips screwdriver as sth to pull them with :D Then I used the tweezers for my personal... needs, lol. Then used the scissors to cut the top of an empty carton from milk as I needed sth box-like ... omg, shall I continue? I think I can't live without a multi tool. :D:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 04, 2012, 09:06:16 PM
 :D :D :D :D

EDC Charge Ti in use (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Oak2Z45yQ#)

 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 08, 2012, 10:10:36 PM
Used my Evo16 and MP600 to fix the sliding door to my mother's deck.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Thisjk38 on April 09, 2012, 12:08:49 AM
Used my style Cs to cut about 100 zip ties. Wored excellently.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 09, 2012, 12:57:50 AM
Used my Vic OH Sentinal(serrated with clip) to cut a slightly overcooked hamsteak for dinner, not 2 hours ago!! :sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 09, 2012, 05:25:12 AM
I went to a gathering today. there were a lot of children in a back yard, digging in the dirt. In the process, they dug up about 2 feet of root, that was sticking up; a little dangerous because there were very young children running about, and it was kind of pokey. Saw on my Wave cut it off quickly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on April 09, 2012, 06:09:46 AM
Used my sideclip to remove nails from the drywall in my room and my rommys as we were rearranging things to list some stuff on the bay.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 09, 2012, 09:10:29 AM
:D :D :D :D

EDC Charge Ti in use (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Oak2Z45yQ#)

 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :facepalm: :facepalm:

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 :D
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Post by: Zed on April 09, 2012, 10:11:36 AM
:D :D :D :D

EDC Charge Ti in use (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Oak2Z45yQ#)

 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :facepalm: :facepalm:

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 :D

 :rofl: now where is a water tower  >:D  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 10, 2012, 08:35:37 PM
I just used my Sheffield 12010 to replace the wireless card in my laptop.

The Good news: replacement was swift and easy.
The Bad News: it didn't fix the problem. Still no wireless. :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on April 10, 2012, 09:51:16 PM
Today I used the knife on my tool to open one tough nylon package of 12 bottles of coke in the hypermarket and take two for myself... :D Plus, of course, the scissors later, to open a bottle of.. vinegar... lol. And of course the tweezers... btw, I think the philips screw-driver can work as a nail-cleaner, too...  Anyway, all so girly stuff... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on April 11, 2012, 01:37:50 AM
I've been using my Spirit X and a Gerber EAB to remodel a Food Lion; we've gotten behind, so tomorrow will be hell. :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on April 11, 2012, 06:29:39 AM
Found a cabinet that was thrown out on the side of the road.  Didn't need the cabinet, but wanted the magnetic strips that keep door closed.   I used the philips bit driver on my skeletool to take out the magnetic strips and left the cabinet on the side of the road.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Prof. Gadget on April 11, 2012, 05:30:32 PM
Used my Vic Tinker to tighten a face guard on a batting helmet for the girls softball team that I took to their game. :sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on April 11, 2012, 05:48:52 PM
Unscrewed sth on my bike, screwed sth on my door, managed a tough package... two, actually... managed to cut myself.. (does that count :D)



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 11, 2012, 07:11:54 PM
:D :D :D :D

EDC Charge Ti in use (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Oak2Z45yQ#)

 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :facepalm: :facepalm:

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 :D

 :rofl: now where is a water tower  >:D  :D

I'm in landscaping business...  :rofl: :rofl: And I can beat David Copperfield... Now you see it, now you don't!!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Used my Ti and Spirit to change couple of toilette seats...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on April 13, 2012, 10:56:54 PM
I used the saw on my Swiss Spirit to cut a bone in two for my dogs, excellent mt saw :tu:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/6925105996_e16b05e077_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 14, 2012, 08:45:11 PM
Last night, my husband used his Micra to cut open a tied plastic bag holding Chinese food, and my friend and I took turns with Crosscuts opening beer bottles.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 14, 2012, 11:29:10 PM
While in Cape May NJ, i had to trim my nails with my new Wenger Evowood Clipper I got from Felinevet Tim!! :sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: EZ822 on April 15, 2012, 05:04:54 AM
Used the Gerber Dime to fix the zipper on my gym bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 16, 2012, 12:25:44 AM
First night in new house tonight, camp bed and sleeping bag. Going to be about a month to get fully transferred due to other commitments. Put together a computer desk earlier with just a Gerber Dime and a Screwzall. Lots of package opening of new homewares and cutting of zip ties and plastic tags with Wenger Traveller. Can't believe I didn't carry a full sixed multi today, but bottom line is that what I had in my pockets did everything I needed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 16, 2012, 12:37:31 PM
Used the bottle opener on the Gerber Steady.

works fine!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 16, 2012, 01:09:33 PM
..and so does the one on the dime..
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Post by: N_N_R on April 16, 2012, 01:31:57 PM
Wow, nice pictures. They make me thirsty :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Logrus9 on April 16, 2012, 02:06:06 PM
Yesterday I used my SOG powerlock to pull the cotter pin on the brakes of my Uncle's tractor. Had an "oh smurf" moment when the head rotated sideways.  :rant:  I thought I had broken a tooth, but luckily it readjusted it self when I closed it.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on April 16, 2012, 03:04:38 PM
Trimmed hair with my Huntsman (my sideburns and the guy I work withs beard)
Made lunch with my Rucksack.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 16, 2012, 03:16:05 PM
I just reparied the main zipper on my cycling jacket ive had for around 4 years,i was gutted when last friday the zip broke off, so i took the lower part of a zip off a old zip up top and using the pliers on my PT and the large flat head on my explorer i reparied it, although sadly the material lower end is worn so i dont know how long it will last, as long as it gets me through the wet weather at the moment it will be fine  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 16, 2012, 04:13:16 PM
Gerber MP600

Barely managed to open the beer as the lower handle gets in the way. I tried it with a smaller 25cl beer too and it was even worst..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 16, 2012, 06:14:26 PM
Gerber MP600

Barely managed to open the beer as the lower handle gets in the way. I tried it with a smaller 25cl beer too and it was even worst..

That is a bummer. I did this same kind of thing a few weeks ago. I took a bunch of MTs over to a friend's house, and we gave them a good 'scientific testing' on a bunch of beer bottles.

Our latest test shows that the cap lifter on the SOG crosscut tends to cut through the cap, so it takes three or four attempts before the cap is removed. Not great, but it works... eventually.

This has made me think a Gerber Dime might be a good addition.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2012, 06:37:22 PM
The opener on the Dime really is a good one. :tu:

I don't remember having any particular issue with using the MP600, but then I don't actually drink beer all that often.  I'll perhaps give it a go later tonight. :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 16, 2012, 06:42:31 PM
The problem with the MP600 is that there is no way to fold the handle out of the way like you would do with most of the other multitools. The actual tool is OK.

Maybe Gerber people do not open many bottles!

but then I don't actually drink beer all that often. 
Gareth proves my point  :rofl:

It should work better with a bottle with a longer neck
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 16, 2012, 07:06:05 PM
Just used my Vic Explorer to reatach license plate on car...

Awl to puncture two holes to aluminum plate, and philips screwdriver to screw it back on...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 16, 2012, 07:20:41 PM
Now, let me add that today is a public holiday here, in case people think I regularly drink all day (any more) ..

I used the Schrade USA Tough Tool to open a beer.

It worked fine.  :tu:  I was worried that it would puncture the cap as it is pointy since it is used as a can openner too, but the cap was undamaged as the actual edge is not very thin.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2012, 07:27:12 PM
The problem with the MP600 is that there is no way to fold the handle out of the way like you would do with most of the other multitools. The actual tool is OK.

Maybe Gerber people do not open many bottles!

but then I don't actually drink beer all that often. 
Gareth proves my point  :rofl:

It should work better with a bottle with a longer neck

Well I've just held my MP600 up to a couple of different types of bottle.  One bottle has a longer neck and I had no issue getting the opener in there. :tu:  The other was a little 'stubbie' bottle and I did run into issues. :(  Happily though this was easily solved by simply sliding the pliers open again and letting the lower handle drop out of the way.  Fits just fine now.(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/229/c/6/_phew__by_imsweet_by_The_Emoticon_Club.gif)
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Post by: dks on April 16, 2012, 07:33:29 PM
Happily though this was easily solved by simply sliding the pliers open again and letting the lower handle drop out of the way.  Fits just fine now.(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/229/c/6/_phew__by_imsweet_by_The_Emoticon_Club.gif)

Of course, it is easy to think of that if you have not been drinking all day..

 :D

You know some people here say that Gerber throws out a, very clever,  product without too much testing and I am beginning to think there could be something to it..  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2012, 07:38:06 PM
Happily though this was easily solved by simply sliding the pliers open again and letting the lower handle drop out of the way.  Fits just fine now.(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/229/c/6/_phew__by_imsweet_by_The_Emoticon_Club.gif)

Of course, it is easy to think of that if you have not been drinking all day..

 :D

You know some people here say that Gerber throws out a, very clever,  product without too much testing and I am beginning to think there could be something to it..  :think:

Yes, I did think of that. :D

Gerber test department:

"So guys, how good is it at opening this bottle of Bud?  OK, good. :tu:  Now, how about this one?  Fine. :cheers:  Now, how about this bittle of Millersh?  Grand. :drink:  Now furr thish little shtubby one...." :D
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Post by: dks on April 16, 2012, 07:41:21 PM
 :rofl:

truth!
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Post by: N_N_R on April 16, 2012, 07:48:51 PM

"So guys, how good is it at opening this bottle of Bud?  OK, good. :tu:  Now, how about this one?  Fine. :cheers:  Now, how about this bittle of Millersh?  Grand. :drink:  Now furr thish little shtubby one...." :D


 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on April 16, 2012, 08:10:33 PM
74mm SAK blade on a money clip so cut small bits of apple for my dog Ruby.... just out of surgery and hungry!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 16, 2012, 09:41:37 PM
I just tried out the Wave Scissors on opening an padded envelope. Did great, but a little slower than I would have liked.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 16, 2012, 09:50:16 PM
I didnt use mine but my 4 year old used hers to get fish out a part of her bubble wand as the handle came off and the other part was stuck in the tube, i cant believe she got it herself and used the pliers  :tu:

wand back in action  :D
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010142-1.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on April 17, 2012, 07:48:33 AM
I didnt use mine but my 4 year old used hers to get fish out a part of her bubble wand as the handle came off and the other part was stuck in the tube, i cant believe she got it herself and used the pliers  :tu:

wand back in action  :D
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010142-1.jpg)



Multi Kids :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 17, 2012, 02:00:42 PM
I didnt use mine but my 4 year old used hers to get fish out a part of her bubble wand as the handle came off and the other part was stuck in the tube, i cant believe she got it herself and used the pliers  :tu:

wand back in action  :D
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010142-1.jpg)



Multi Kids :D :D :D

 :D   :tu:  my youngest made me laught the other day she said, dad why is is called a Multitool and i had to think about it for a few seconds  :think:  :D  then i said ,its because it has a multi of tools  ::) yes she had less of a clue after that  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: radiotecha1234 on April 17, 2012, 07:09:07 PM
I used my Spirit scissors to cut the irritating tag out of my shorts. I am simply amazed at how effortless it was. The spring on those little scissors rock. I have been slow to use my Spirit since I got it but it is growing on me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on April 17, 2012, 08:28:23 PM
Juice and Fuse pliers to help shape some heavy gauge silver wire in to a a clasp for a bracelet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on April 17, 2012, 08:38:30 PM
I used my Opinel 12 saw to cut another bone in two for me dogs, wow, what an excellent saw the Opinel is, very impressed with its cutting ability's with different materials, big :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 17, 2012, 09:19:33 PM
I used my Opinel 12 saw to cut another bone in two for me dogs, wow, what an excellent saw the Opinel is, very impressed with its cutting ability's with different materials, big :tu:

Ive read a lot of good things on opinels saw, i think a must have for me this year  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on April 17, 2012, 09:28:20 PM
I used my Opinel 12 saw to cut another bone in two for me dogs, wow, what an excellent saw the Opinel is, very impressed with its cutting ability's with different materials, big :tu:

Ive read a lot of good things on opinels saw, i think a must have for me this year  :tu:
Hey Zed, this had you in mind Opifest (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,36061.msg593553.html#msg593553) :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 17, 2012, 09:32:05 PM
I used my Explorer scissors a ton this weekend opening packages and cutting off hospital bracelets(best use I've found for scissors), I used my blast to tighten up the hinges on my bedroom door. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 17, 2012, 09:47:59 PM
I used my Explorer scissors a ton this weekend opening packages and cutting off  hospital bracelets(best use I've found for scissors), I used my blast to tighten up the hinges on my bedroom door.

do you have to do this for your job, i also use my vic scissors at work for the same job  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 17, 2012, 10:01:23 PM
Been using my Sog and Charge with a ton of tools in the barn trying to get my John Deere 4020 to run. Still, can not get it run. :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on April 18, 2012, 06:14:56 PM
I used my SwissChamp to assemble my new television  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 18, 2012, 06:34:23 PM
Been using my Sog and Charge with a ton of tools in the barn trying to get my John Deere 4020 to run. Still, can not get it run. :rant:

The tractor is just helping you, by giving you an excuse to use your tools.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 18, 2012, 06:44:30 PM
used the scissors on my explorer to cut off zip ties as building up a hospital bed at work today,  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 19, 2012, 09:27:25 PM
I used the mini screwdriver on my Victorinox Huntsman to tighten the huntsman's scissors screw and then used the scissors for cutting my nails...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on April 19, 2012, 09:30:59 PM
Used the pruning blade on my Vic Harvester to shorten some unruly hairs in my eyebrows and mustache.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 20, 2012, 11:08:56 PM
I just used the awl on the Vic Tinker to put a new hole in my belt. Better news, it was toward the 'getting thinner' end of the belt! :D

The awl worked really well for making the new hole. Very impressed with it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on April 20, 2012, 11:35:56 PM
Once again my SwissChamp saved the day while setting up a TV and blueray player for my dad  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on April 21, 2012, 06:06:59 AM
With the CyberTool 34 today:

In the last pic, I'm using the #0 Phillips bit by hand to start the screws back in, to make sure I don't cross-thread them with extreme torque.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on April 21, 2012, 03:40:59 PM
Used the tweezers on my Micra to clean some lint & fuzzes from.. some inside part of our hoover... lol. Used its knife to peel an orange... the thing is SSSO sharp.


P.S. Used the file of the Micra to file my thumbnail, which broke when I attempted to take out the blade of the Style CS ...  :facepalm:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmman on April 22, 2012, 01:25:25 AM
Working on a show, used skeletool cx blade for general tape and rope cutting. Charge tti pliers for pulling book hinge pins and general prying. Also used the pliers on the star of the shows teeth.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 22, 2012, 01:46:32 AM
That's a great play BTW.




I have used the awl on various SAK's to put new holes in belts over the years, works great!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Logrus9 on April 22, 2012, 02:06:19 AM
Used my powerlock to fix a bent bra hook.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on April 22, 2012, 02:16:13 AM
Working on a show, used skeletool cx blade for general tape and rope cutting. Charge tti pliers for pulling book hinge pins and general prying. Also used the pliers on the star of the shows teeth.
Just don't give a multi to the dentist. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Tabasco on April 22, 2012, 03:00:54 AM
Feed me, Seymour  :D

Great picture, thanks for sharing!





Working on a show, used skeletool cx blade for general tape and rope cutting. Charge tti pliers for pulling book hinge pins and general prying. Also used the pliers on the star of the shows teeth.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on April 22, 2012, 03:06:52 PM
Used my powerlock to fix a bent bra hook.  :tu:

Is there a story about how it got bent?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jors on April 22, 2012, 04:18:55 PM
The geyser inside my roof broke down this morning at 05h30.

I used my ST300 to open the side plates and the top.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 22, 2012, 05:40:54 PM
Over the last few days, I've used a Spirit, Octane, MP400, Core, and my modified "Roundhouse" Kick to put together a bentwood hat stand, shoe rack, bed, pine dresser (one of those with the cupboards below and glass fronted display cabinet thingy on top), bookcase, coffee table, dining table ... and there's probably other stuff I've forgot.

All the tools performed admirably (Octane's package opener has done a LOT of work), but the start of the show has probably got to be an axe I got off Sparky at last years meet. Neither I nor either of the two joiners who have been round so far have had the intelligence to bring a hammer  ::) so the square(ish) poll of the axe has saved the day on several occasions - putting backs on the large furniture, pinning architrave round the boiler hatch, plus general "adjusting" tasks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on April 22, 2012, 06:00:46 PM

 :D

Sounds like you are getting there Mate  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Logrus9 on April 22, 2012, 06:07:36 PM
Used my powerlock to fix a bent bra hook.  :tu:

Is there a story about how it got bent?

While I'd like to give a great story, my girlfriend didn't say what happened but I'd assume it got snagged in the dryer.

I don't often fix bra hooks, (http://www.jewishjournal.com/images/articles/dos-equis-guy.JPG)

but when I do  (http://images.outdoorpros.com/images/prod/6/SOG-B61-N-rw-70492-85484.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 23, 2012, 04:00:10 AM
I used my powerlock wirecutters and pliers to make something like a crocheting needle for paracord out of a coathanger.
 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BobG on April 23, 2012, 06:32:01 AM
Used my Gerber MP600 Pro Scout to try and fix a garage door remote opener (it was DOA unfortunately), and later opened a bottle of apple cider to enjoy on the patio. Great day!
Bob
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 23, 2012, 07:12:24 AM
Used the Philips screwdriver in the LM ST300 to tighten some screws on a playpen.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 24, 2012, 06:10:12 PM
Used to jeweler flathead on my Leatherman Wave to disassemble the scissors on an old SAK Explorer, then used the diamond file to sharpen the scissors, and reassembled. I'm liking the Wave more every time I pick it up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hammer on April 25, 2012, 04:47:17 AM
I used the blade on my Charge Tti to open the package that my new SAK SwissTool Spirit Plus w/Ratchet came in.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on April 25, 2012, 11:49:18 PM
Used my PS4 to open up a parcel containing another PS4. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 25, 2012, 11:51:42 PM
I used a Leatherman Wave to open a #10 can of beans.
I used a Sheffield 1200E to open a #10 can of beans.
I used a Victorinox Tinker to open a #10 can of beans.

I have a lot of beans in my freezer now. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: OddFuture on April 25, 2012, 11:53:20 PM
Used the Super Tool 300 for some yard work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 26, 2012, 02:20:42 AM
Used my PS4 to open up a parcel containing another PS4.

Yo dawg...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 26, 2012, 02:25:44 AM
Used my PS4 to open up a parcel containing another PS4.

Yo dawg...

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 26, 2012, 02:27:19 AM
Used my PS4 to open up a parcel containing another PS4.

Yo dawg...

 :rofl:

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 26, 2012, 10:43:21 PM
Today my Spirit X arrived, courtesy of Captain Spaulding.  About an hour later, I used the pliers, pry bar/chisel, and file to replace pins in the floor scarifying machine we rent out at work.  Those cotter pins were a pain!

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/spiritx1.jpg)

Just to show why we had to replace the pins, the new pin is on the left, a used one on the right:

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/pins.jpg)

The old ones had been worn smooth and ground down by the spinning of the grinding wheels!  The wheels wouldn't contact the cement being worked on, they kept flopping away.  Sucker works great now.  :tu:  Also used the tweezers on my Evo 16 to remove a couple of metal splinters...... ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 27, 2012, 01:23:31 AM
Used a SAK Tinker to remove the scales of an SAK Explorer for cleaning. Used a Leatherman Wave's scissors to cut some suede leather. It works on leather, man. Get it? 'leather, man'?  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 27, 2012, 10:42:22 AM
 :facepalm:  ::)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on April 27, 2012, 11:59:51 AM
Jerseydevil, that sure is a lot of wear! Nice job spotting that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on April 27, 2012, 11:08:28 PM
Used the serrated blade on a Wave to cut apart an old plastic trash can that had splits in it. Now it should fit in the recycling bin.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on April 28, 2012, 08:59:54 AM
The tiny Micra will manage to unscrew & screw about 20 of those big guys today... already managed 1/3 without a problem!

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/nikoleta_rangelova/pic2001-7.jpg)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/nikoleta_rangelova/pic2-4.jpg)

I love that tiny mighty thing more and more :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 28, 2012, 11:06:11 AM
We had a door we needed to lock at work, but it hasn't been locked in so long that no one knew where the key was.  I took the cylinder out with my Blast, and found one that matched it, but while swapping the levers out, the actual cylinder slid out of it's sleeve and all the tumblers fell out.  I managed to get them back in, but it was impossible to slide the cylinder back in and not lose any so I decided to just key it with 2 tumblers, as we are going to replace it tomorrow anyway. 

Problem was, the lever that I needed to put on the new cylinder was not cut for it, so I had to use the file on my blast to remove quite a bit of metal from it to make it fit.  I got it down to the right size and slapped that bad boy back together and we were rocking!

The little screws that hold the lever on the back of the cylinder are a bit small for my Blast's phillips, so my Explorer came in to save the day there.  The Explorer phillips is a dream on smaller screws, I even stripped one very badly(my fault, not the SAK's), and the explorer shows no signs of wear. 

My boss always teases me for carrying my tools and for being a member of forums just for tools.  I showed him what they are all about tonight!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Logrus9 on April 28, 2012, 01:57:31 PM
I ran a new electrical line and installed an outdoor outlet with my Powerlock. :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on May 03, 2012, 09:20:23 AM
I didn't have a spoon, and ended up using the serrated blade on my charge TTI as an eating utensil.  After carefully eating dinner without cutting myself, I realized that things would've be a lot easier with the large flat head screwdriver.

:facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 03, 2012, 03:39:03 PM
That's a brave use of a serrated blade for sure.  I've used a knife before to eat pineapple.  I got a lot of strange looks as I stabbed the pineapple and ate it, but it worked.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 03, 2012, 04:28:40 PM
I was working in my care home today doing some handyman work, i used the PT lots for tightening screws and using the pliers to untighten broken bolts on a hospital bed i had to dismantal and re-build in another room, i also used the blade on my tinker to open a few large boxes si a very Multi day  :D  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on May 03, 2012, 04:38:02 PM
I was working in my care home today doing some handyman work, i used the PT lots for tightening screws and using the pliers to untighten broken bolts on a hospital bed i had to dismantal and re-build in another room, i also used the blade on my tinker to open a few large boxes si a very Multi day  :D  :tu:


Cool :D Even the most boring job becomes pleasure when you use your multi :D  I also had a multi-day, although it was only lots of... postage box cutting & shapping & wrapping & unwrapping... lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 03, 2012, 04:49:05 PM
I was working in my care home today doing some handyman work, i used the PT lots for tightening screws and using the pliers to untighten broken bolts on a hospital bed i had to dismantal and re-build in another room, i also used the blade on my tinker to open a few large boxes si a very Multi day  :D  :tu:

lol i had no time to get bored as it was manic  :ahhh   :ahhh but looking at my tools does make time go by better plus i used my drill  :D


Cool :D Even the most boring job becomes pleasure when you use your multi :D  I also had a multi-day, although it was only lots of... postage box cutting & shapping & wrapping & unwrapping... lol
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 05, 2012, 05:19:27 AM
Today my wife and I were out in the yard and the weed-eater broke down, instead of having to hike back up to the house to get my tools, I simply pulled out my LM Wave and had things up and running in no time. My wife was VERY impressed, and is even talking about letting me buy her a Micra! Life is good.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 05, 2012, 07:38:20 AM
Always good to show the missus what these toys tools are good for!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mtool78 on May 05, 2012, 06:36:57 PM
I've been using my camo Surge for last few days. I've done some repairs in the garden and both blades have been useful. Actually  most what I've done could have been done just by Surge but for cutting I had my Knipex pliers and for screws a Wera driver set - I just love those and gotta admit that specific tools are often handier than jack-of-all-trades. But probably all that could have been done by Surge, that should be tried one day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on May 07, 2012, 10:46:25 AM
Use the LM ST300 to install a new clothesline.
The cutters did an OK job of cutting the stranded wire. The hard wire cutters did a beter job this time than the Stranded wire cutters of the tool.

They still required a few passes to cut it though.

The pliers worked fine for pulling the wire.

The file failed at cutting it fast enough; so I used the cutters.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on May 07, 2012, 03:19:14 PM
Yesterday I used my Handyman to fix a ticketing needle gun so I could finish attaching new product information graphics to some backpacks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syph007 on May 08, 2012, 03:22:09 PM
I used my cybertool to take apart my dell laptop to get at the LCD backlight. 

(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k587/Syph007/Msc/IMG_2451.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on May 08, 2012, 07:20:47 PM
I just love those and gotta admit that specific tools are often handier than jack-of-all-trades. But probably all that could have been done by Surge, that should be tried one day.

I always use the proper tools for the job when I can.  Multitools are more of a "save my ass" or convenience thing.  I suppose that's why I love the skeletool so much.  Anything more than a blade, pliers, screwdriver and I'd rather go to my toolboxes.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: El Rago on May 08, 2012, 08:51:42 PM
I changed the toilet seat.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on May 09, 2012, 02:27:45 AM
I cut away some fiberous debris from a garden tiller with the serrated blade on my Rebar.  It might be the first time I have ever found a use for a serrated blade.

(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o487/BirchHardwood/20120508_192101.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on May 09, 2012, 03:15:10 AM
I cut away some fiberous debris from a garden tiller with the serrated blade on my Rebar.  It might be the first time I have ever found a use for a serrated blade.

(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o487/BirchHardwood/20120508_192101.jpg)


'Some... debris"?   :rofl:   

Looks like it got caught in a brush pile.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tony3131 on May 09, 2012, 03:22:03 AM
 :) :tool: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on May 09, 2012, 04:13:02 AM
'Some... debris"?   :rofl:   

I thought that if I used fancy language, I would impress the Brits among us.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 09, 2012, 06:54:16 AM
'Some... debris"?   :rofl:   

I thought that if I used fancy language, I would impress the Brits among us.

You really should have declared that someone is your uncle in order to do that. 

Glad the Rebar was there to save the day!

I used my Rebar last night to help Mod my blast.  I put some serious pressure on the pliers and they worked beautifully. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on May 09, 2012, 07:32:07 AM
Used the large screwdriver on the MP600 to scrap some built up crude out of a pipe fitting.    :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 09, 2012, 07:34:45 AM
I used the Saw blade on my Rebar to widen a deadbolt hole in a fence so I could lock the gate it's attached to.  I have been struggling with that hole for months, I always forget about the saw blade on my MT.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 09, 2012, 04:31:23 PM
Replaced the belt on our clothes dryer. Needed a few dedicated tools for sure, but the Wave sure came in handy (and saved me some trips back to the toolbox!)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 09, 2012, 08:09:29 PM
decorating a room at work today so i used the tinkers phillips to remove to screws and the partatools pliers too pull out cable clips, oh and used the blade on the tinker to open up some salt bags,  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kreisler on May 10, 2012, 12:24:38 AM
today. i used the Spirit's scissors to cut my nose hair  :clap:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 10, 2012, 01:43:50 AM
today. i used the Spirit's scissors to cut my nose hair  :clap:

That is one of the main reasons I carry scissors!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on May 10, 2012, 02:27:16 AM
I've always believed why trim that which you can pull out with a stout pair of Leatherman needle nose pliers. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on May 10, 2012, 04:00:39 AM
My husband got a staph infection a few years ago in his nose that migrated into the space between his nose and upper gum, eventually requiring drainage by incision through the mouth. Big old elephant-man lump. This is why you trim instead of pluck nose hairs. The nose is basically one big filter. Not the best place to have possible points of entry for infection, by yanking a hair out at its root. Just a thought.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on May 10, 2012, 04:22:50 AM
It's not like I remove all of them, just the ones that want to show themselves. :D

Plus there are necessary precautions, cleaning the pulling instrument with alcohol before use, and using a general antiseptic in the nose afterwards.

It's kind of a moot point in my case anyway. I've spent my life with chronic sinusitis, and extreme pollen allergies. So the inside of my nose is quite scarred from overuse, not much grows there...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on May 10, 2012, 07:13:00 AM
My brother's friend was having problems with his computer and through my diagnostics, I found out the +3.3V rail on the power supply unit was too high.  I used the bit driver on my Skeletool CX to take out the power supply.  It's still under warranty so I'm hoping I can get it replaced.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Tabasco on May 11, 2012, 04:16:30 AM
Helped a friend replace Hardieplank siding on his home. His compond saw's motor quit and we used my Spirit serrated blade to score and snap the final 33 courses of siding. As much as I disliked the "butter knife" years ago, I now find that I use it 95% of the time.
I have become a expert at sharpening and preserving the serrations. Middle age has forced me to use a lighted, table, magnifying glass to accomplish this task to perfection.
 :tool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on May 11, 2012, 05:20:49 AM
Trimmed around our fence today, using the saw blades on a Vic Trekker and Leatherman Wave (testing them against each other).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on May 11, 2012, 06:09:22 AM
Helped a friend replace Hardieplank siding on his home. His compond saw's motor quit and we used my Spirit serrated blade to score and snap the final 33 courses of siding. As much as I disliked the "butter knife" years ago, I now find that I use it 95% of the time.
I have become a expert at sharpening and preserving the serrations. Middle age has forced me to use a lighted, table, magnifying glass to accomplish this task to perfection.
 :tool:

Wouldn't a saw work better for this?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 11, 2012, 06:32:10 AM
I've always believed why trim that which you can pull out with a stout pair of Leatherman needle nose pliers. :tu:

 :-X

 :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on May 11, 2012, 08:50:45 AM
I went to a restaurant to eat a nice steak. Of course I didn't get a knife sharp enough, so I had to use my SAK... :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on May 12, 2012, 09:51:22 PM
Used a LM P4 to cut some TV cables and open some boxes and a SRM763 to cut up a pork shoulder joint into cubes.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on May 13, 2012, 07:49:09 PM
Used the Charge AL to take down the storm windows today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 13, 2012, 07:52:28 PM
I went to a restaurant to eat a nice steak. Of course I didn't get a knife sharp enough, so I had to use my SAK... :facepalm:

 :rofl: Hope it was clean, my wife hates it when i use any of my blades to cut open food packaging etc  :D although after yet another food hygene course i did last week i can see why  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 13, 2012, 09:08:17 PM
I went to a restaurant to eat a nice steak. Of course I didn't get a knife sharp enough, so I had to use my SAK... :facepalm:

 :rofl: Hope it was clean, my wife hates it when i use any of my blades to cut open food packaging etc  :D although after yet another food hygene course i did last week i can see why  :D

My SAKs see food duty all the time at work.  They get a good cleaning before and after use.  :tu:  Today at the range I used my Pioneer to field-strip my Schmidt-Rubin bolt for cleaning.  A Swiss Army Knife working on a Swiss Army rifle, seemed appropriate.......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 13, 2012, 09:09:24 PM
I use my SAK all the time for food.  They clean up really easy and work great on any food. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Likeablefish on May 14, 2012, 01:27:17 AM
Tool used: Leatherman Wingman
Task: cutting up an inflatable kayak that had been returned
Rating: 7/10 im not a fan of the half serrated blade and the blade doesnt have a cutting edge the whole length, theres a portion at the back which kept catching when i stuck the blade all the way in.

Tool used: wingman
Task: unlocking toilet cubicle door when bolt handle came off
Rating: 10/10

And btw we cut up all products that are returned as defective so scallywags cant return it again after pinching it outta the skip.  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 14, 2012, 01:35:03 AM
I was using my charge's blade to carve a hook out of a tiny dowel to get crap out of my phone's headphone jack.  It worked well but I managed to slip and bury the tip of the blade in the tip of my finger.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 14, 2012, 02:39:59 AM
Carried a new little combo today:
Stainless Wenger Pocket Tool Chest, Gerber Dime & Preon Revo.

Dime cut tags off a few new kitchen items, zip ties off a drainer unit, and stripped troublesome tape off a couple of tins of boiled sweets. Pocket Tool Chest gouged the foil of a couple of pots of supplements (really suffering with my finger joints lately), clipped the zip ties on a couple of new kitchen utensils, and pried open a split ring, and Preon helped me rummage through some boxes to find my stash of AA batteries.

This little combo is working out quite nicely   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Likeablefish on May 14, 2012, 02:42:08 AM
I was using my charge's blade to carve a hook out of a tiny dowel to get crap out of my phone's headphone jack.  It worked well but I managed to slip and bury the tip of the blade in the tip of my finger.

But obviously you keep plasters in the back pouch of your sheath for when this happens.  ;) Right?  :pok:  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 14, 2012, 03:51:18 AM
I was using my charge's blade to carve a hook out of a tiny dowel to get crap out of my phone's headphone jack.  It worked well but I managed to slip and bury the tip of the blade in the tip of my finger.

But obviously you keep plasters in the back pouch of your sheath for when this happens.  ;) Right?  :pok:  :pok:

 ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on May 14, 2012, 08:26:03 AM
I opened the work season for my PS4 by removing one tough metal ring from a wallet chain with the pliers, unscrewing sth on my bike with the pliers again and also used the scissors a couple of times... Works great :woohoo:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 14, 2012, 10:38:58 AM
I was troubleshooting my leaky dishwasher tonight. 

My charge came out to unscrew the inner panel from the door so I could remove the door seal, and my rebar's medium flathead made short work of scraping lime deposits from the seal and buffers.  I had to order three parts but after that the old girl will work for another ten years!


I also used my Charge's main blade to cut up a six pack ring so the little birdies don't choke when they land in a landfill.  (I always do that)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on May 17, 2012, 08:46:17 PM
Used a SwissTool to help change out an airbag control module today:

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/SwissTool/HPIM0960.jpg)

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/SwissTool/HPIM0962.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on May 17, 2012, 09:35:07 PM
Used them for soo many things...

Opened a package with the blade of Squirt PS4

Cut the top of an empty milk carton so that I use it as a box (with the blade, the crazy thing is sharp)

Cleaned some tiny pieces of usless fabric leftover during the production of my wallet... used the pliers as tweezers

Used the scissors to cut a few small things

Used the LM MIcra's scissors to cut lots of useless/spare paper that comes with our bills...


Only when you get a keychain LM do you realise how much you've needed one :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on May 18, 2012, 05:13:22 PM
I read about the SAK whittling club on here so I decided on trying to Whittle with my Skeletool CX:

(http://i.imgur.com/KGpV9.jpg)

I had to switch between the Skeletool CX and my Victorinox Rucksack to get inside the spoon though.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gcconspiracy on May 18, 2012, 05:27:25 PM
I read about the SAK whittling club on here so I decided on trying to Whittle with my Skeletool CX:

(http://i.imgur.com/KGpV9.jpg)

I had to switch between the Skeletool CX and my Victorinox Rucksack to get inside the spoon though.

Nicely done!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 19, 2012, 08:02:36 PM
First a bit of lawnmoving, then some organic gardening in backyard... Fitting valves in my homemade drop-by-drop irrigation system...

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Garden/2012-05-19183253.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Garden/2012-05-19183348.jpg)

So my Spirit X and Buck Strider jumped in...

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Garden/2012-05-19183331.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Garden/2012-05-19183337.jpg)

More pics of my backyard garden...

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Garden/2012-05-19183629.jpg)

Here's a rare pic... Wife and mother in law working together... :D

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Garden/2012-05-19192407.jpg)

And closely watched by homegrown turkey's :rofl:

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/Garden/2012-05-19192358.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kreisler on May 19, 2012, 09:22:33 PM
with my spirit MT i cut some cake (http://www.dancake.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/assortment/foil-cakes/marble-foilcake-300g/1804-1-dan-DK/Marmor-Foliekage-300g_lightbox.jpg), salami, halved a couple of (precut :facepalm:) bread slices, and tested the orange peeler of the SAK Minichamp on real oranges.

what a piece of cake tasks .. i know  :multi:

it's nasty how the chocolate chips of the cake get stuck in the mini groove right where the blade ends. gotta hate it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on May 19, 2012, 09:34:40 PM
You have productive backyard, edcgear!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 20, 2012, 12:16:40 AM
You have productive backyard, edcgear!  :tu:

Thanks :salute: :salute: :salute:

My kids love veggies, and we use them a lot in diet... Why not use that small peace of land for organic... And we grow turkey's and chickens for our needs. :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sergemaster on May 20, 2012, 02:03:51 AM
Amici,
Today I broke out my LM Surge where I proceeded to cut about an inch of rubber from the end of a washing machine spew pipe. Then I later used the awl to remove what I can best describe as dried paint from a clogged laundry basin..

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 20, 2012, 02:50:50 AM
Today I went to a birthday party for my friends' triplets.  While helping set up the hall for the party, they needed a pair of scissors.  The only pair around?  Those on my Executive.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 20, 2012, 03:04:05 AM
I used my Rebar to disassemble my dishwasher today to replace the main door gasket and lower buffers/seals that had rotted.  I had to scrape quite a bit of lime deposits off of everything with the Rebar's awl. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on May 20, 2012, 05:26:11 PM
Used the new soldier to disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble my summer house windows. They aren't the new multi-layered ones, just the plain old wooden splittables. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on May 20, 2012, 11:31:13 PM
Used my Vic Trekker and Sheffield 12010 to replace our thermostat.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on May 21, 2012, 01:22:14 AM
I used my Gerber 800 to replace the drive cable on my push mower.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on May 23, 2012, 09:59:09 AM
Used the Climber to fix a printer. :) (CT41, here I come!)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 23, 2012, 11:23:35 AM
Used my ST Spirit and Wrench+bit to fix my office chair.... 130kg of pure muscles is hard to hold...  :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm: :facepalm:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9F3q-p_kDo0/T7yri3FyPsI/AAAAAAAACic/352LUeE5cz0/s800/2012-05-23%252009.24.51.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on May 23, 2012, 10:30:01 PM
I read about the SAK whittling club on here so I decided on trying to Whittle with my Skeletool CX:

(http://i.imgur.com/KGpV9.jpg)

I had to switch between the Skeletool CX and my Victorinox Rucksack to get inside the spoon though.

Nicely done!

Thanks, it seems like most people here buy a block of soft wood though, I just found a log sitting on the side of the road.  The knots were a pain to work with.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sergemaster on May 23, 2012, 10:38:14 PM
Amici,
I used my Victorinix Craftsman to equally divide a mini pan pizza into fourths as to share it with my coworkers.. For some strange reason, me thinks this task isn't exactly what the Elsners envisioned..

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 24, 2012, 01:48:42 PM
I used my TTi the other day to repair a door latch, I had to file it down so the catch would, well, catch. 

I have also tightened up several doors with it, and I took apart my glasses last night with the eyeglass driver. 

I used the saw last night to remove some branches that were overhanging a path right at face level.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mtool78 on May 24, 2012, 02:10:00 PM
I used my Victorinox Mechanic to hold my hookah's windscreen and coal for mixing tobacco in the bowl. Those small pliers are very handy for that job.  :tool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mtool78 on May 24, 2012, 06:47:44 PM
...and that's how Skeletool saved the day. I was buying a bottle holder for my bike and after installing it I was shaking the bike pretty rough to see if the bottle stays firmly on it's place. Well...bottle stayed but something went wrong with front derailleur, it was turned 30 degrees and couldn't find gears. Luckily I had packed Skeletool with LM bit set and could fix it so I got home. (Of course they would have loaned me tools from that bike shop but it felt good to have tools of my own)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on May 26, 2012, 01:32:17 PM
at least the bottle holder stayed in place. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on May 26, 2012, 04:22:07 PM
My Cybertool 34 came to the rescue today.

My DVD remote needed to be taught the error of its ways >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 26, 2012, 09:52:22 PM
I used my Charge TTi to open a ton of beers last nite.  I don't remember if I used it for anything else.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 26, 2012, 11:05:48 PM
Finnished clearing my uncles old house today as he passed away 3 weeks back, was a tough day but came home with lots of interesting things including 6 of his amazing painting he did, on the walls of his studio was a lot of painting pinned in each corner, i found a god use for the for me not used much tin opener i used it to pop the pins out, so my ppp got a lot of use today  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 27, 2012, 12:02:44 PM
I used the knife blade on my TTi to strip some wires on an FM transmitter, and used the pliers to crimp the butt splices on the new section of wire.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 27, 2012, 02:20:29 PM
Used LM Style PS to unscrew broken bulbs (I think it's called throat, the metal part you screw in socket)....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on May 27, 2012, 02:44:22 PM
Popped open a few paint boxes with the new soldiers bottle opener.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on May 27, 2012, 03:51:28 PM
I've been doing a fair bit of DIY this weekend and I've been using the LM Sidekick. It really is a capable tool.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/49552885.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on May 27, 2012, 06:45:59 PM
Used my Style PS to pull the plastic seal off the salsa. Then used it to open a bottle of beer. The opener chipped the bottle!  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on May 27, 2012, 08:19:10 PM
Using a SwissTool to assemble the wife's new propane grill. 3.42410 Phillips screws and the driver is handling it well :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on May 27, 2012, 08:34:00 PM
Used my Leatherman Style CS for nail trimming today :multi:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JRB65 on May 27, 2012, 10:15:59 PM
Used the SwissChamp to make a whistle.

A nice passtime on a sunny day :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 28, 2012, 02:10:58 AM
I was at a barbecue earlier, and nobody had a can opener!  Nobody, that is, except for the two that I had on me.  :)  Wenger Evo16 and a P-51 each did the job nicely.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 28, 2012, 02:46:36 AM
I just used my rebar and charge TTi to tear down a keycard lock and replace it's innards.  Both tools worked wonders, but the Rebar really performed well, it surprised me a bit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 30, 2012, 11:44:47 PM
Adjusting 'lofty' today, Used my Electrician doing some work on the sheath

 :cheers:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/300512015.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sergemaster on May 31, 2012, 02:39:25 AM
Amici,
I used the pliers from a Victorinox Craftsman and a Wenger S557 to bend a small chain link back together that had somehow separated apart.

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on May 31, 2012, 03:15:01 AM
Used the awl on the Trekker to make holes in a new wood-gas stove. Used the Sheffield 12010 to handle sharp edges of cans while making the wood-gas stove. Then, I used the Trekker's blade and saw to cut wood to fill the stove for first testing. The stove works great.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 82brutus on May 31, 2012, 06:21:48 AM
Used the large blade on my deluxe tinker and a signal mirror while sitting at my desk to shave a small patch of whiskers under my nose that I had missed when shaving.

Sent from my MB860
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on May 31, 2012, 11:19:24 PM
I replaced the lace on one of my 3 y.o. daughter's boots.  It was actually a bit of work... they are Keens and have the elastic laces that are fixed into the shoe.  Used my Compact to remove the laces from the lanyard lock that held them together, and my Skeletool to press the lock back together after installing the new lace.  Had to use a pair of hemostats to pull the new lace through the very tiny holes on the shoe for the lace.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on June 02, 2012, 09:23:13 PM
Used my Victorinox Spirit to pull a piece of nail out of the left rear tire of my car, luckily it didn't puncture it (at least I think it didn't, I'll check it again tomorow morning just to make sure ...  ::)).

No way I could have pulled it out by hand, it sat horizontal in a groove of the tyre, but the Spirit got it out in no time  8).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 03, 2012, 04:12:30 AM
Just used my TTi to shape a coathanger so i could help someone get into their car, of course the keys were in the ignition.  Silly teenagers, when will they learn?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Stazi on June 05, 2012, 10:38:19 PM
Used my Skeletool to tighten up a mirror on a motorcycle , opposite threads are a real pain  >:D, did the job fine , but not good for the chrome , so must start to carry a wrench. Which I have just seen the logic of , thanks to this forum  :).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 06, 2012, 01:18:37 PM
Used my TTi to take the cover off my A/C condenser.  Coils were pretty dirty(clogged really) so i hosed them off, but the unit still isn't cooling the house.  My A/C skills are minimal so I guess a call to a technician is in order, my wife and mother in law can't stand the heat!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 08, 2012, 02:23:16 AM
Today I used my mum's SOG Powerlock's saw to remove a dead branch; it worked surprisingly well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on June 08, 2012, 04:14:57 AM
I WOULD have used my Cool Tool to tighten the my handlebars after a fall, but I forgot to put it in my seat bag. :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 82brutus on June 08, 2012, 04:52:35 AM
Used my Spirit X to disassemble my desktop speakers at work so I could resolder the headphone jack connector because the solder joints were bad.  The philips driver worked well.

Someone had brought in their soldering iron so it saved me from bringingthem home this weekend. Resoldered the connections and reassembled.


Sent from my MB860
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on June 08, 2012, 08:41:39 AM
Used the spirit x to re-tighten a door handle. Can opener/small screwdriver did it's job. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on June 10, 2012, 03:06:28 AM
today I was at a picnic.  A whole bunch of us are smokers, but there wasn't a butt can/ashtray in sight!  took a couple of empty soda cans and used the can opener on my Evo16 to cut the tops off.  Problem solved!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on June 10, 2012, 05:51:00 AM
Had to build my wife's sewing table (flatpack) today. Too lazy to go out to the shed for tools, so my Charge and Skeletool did all the work :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on June 10, 2012, 04:35:38 PM
Replaced the light over the kitchen sink Friday using a SwissTool and Leatherman Es4
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on June 13, 2012, 08:38:34 AM
Used the New Soldier's awl to clean a screw. And I dropped the SAK. And the end of the awl chipped off. :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on June 13, 2012, 11:30:17 PM
SwissTool was a huge help in replacing the motor in a paint shaker.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAKplumber on June 14, 2012, 12:34:09 AM
I use my Vic Spirit everyday. EVERYDAY. I have a thread on EDCF about it, but here are some highlights from the last couple of months.
...I had to drill a 3/16th hole in a SumpPump discharge pipe.  Why bother getting a cordless drill and a bit and a battery when...VIC.[attach=full][/attach]
(That was a picture of my vic awl poking a hole in the 1.5" PVC discharge pipe.)

Toilet handle was missing a cotter pin, so VIC!

This
(a pic of a wire flaper hook)
[attach=full][/attach]

Became this
(a makeshift cotterpin)
[attach=full][/attach]

Because of this
(my Vic)
[attach=full][/attach]

Which saved me yet another trip to the truck.


Used the Vic as a hammer again today.  Nothing major, just some plastic anchors when installing a new Frost Proof Hose faucet.
(pic of me tappin =g in some plastic anchors)
[attach=full][/attach]

Also had to get the Vic's bit extension in the drill to allow the chuck to not rub the handle of the faucet.  Its hard to screw the screws in if the driver head is at an angle.  It'd just strip the screws and rub marks on the plastic handle.  Yep, the Vic saved me 2 trips to the truck on that job.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d59d1-cfd9-1553.jpg)
[attach=full][/attach]


The awl helped remove the cartridge clip from a moen Tub & Shower valve.  No better tool for that.  I always goto the Vic Awl!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d59d1-857d-96b3.jpg)

Used it to reconnect my CB radio after the repair shop replaced my battery cable and left it off.

This is a dramatic reenactment...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d59d1-5c45-47b8.jpg)

Also had to retract the hood's locking mechanism with the flathead.  Have to do it every time I pop the hood:)(http://img.tapatalk.com/b82d59d1-5cd2-bafb.jpg)

Hoping the pics show up.  I'll edit if they don't.

EDIT:  some did, some didn't.  I labeled the ones that didn't though they were pretty self explanitory.

If you'd like to see my thread its here (http://edcforums.com/threads/a-day-in-the-life-of-my-vic.92796/)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on June 14, 2012, 01:46:37 AM
I used the medium flathead on the Juice S2 to replace the battery in my car's fob. Then I used the same flathead (since it was already out) to scrape a decade's worth of crud out of the fob before reassembling.

At home, I have the Juice S2, an original PST, and a Vic Tinker on my living room table. When something arises, I grab whatever seems like the most likely needed tool, and go to it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on June 14, 2012, 02:39:04 AM
I used my Classic scissors to open some medicine packets and to cut some tags and zip ties.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on June 14, 2012, 11:19:30 AM
Used the Spirit X to repair a cooler which cools beer for the tap. Only did it because :
A: It's my girlfriends pub,
B: Beer, for chrissakes :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigFatTon on June 15, 2012, 08:04:14 AM
Today I used my Supertool 300's beefy jaws to do a quick repair of my kitchen sink faucet.  The spray tip had come loose so it was really just re-tightening the thing, and voila, fixed!  When my girlfriend got home, she asked me to fix the sink, so I told her I already did!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TMFKAMJ on June 16, 2012, 07:23:51 PM
used climbers' twezers to remove bee stinger from my dad's eyebrow (ow!). worked really good only slipped off stinger once but it was my fault cause i didnt wanna squeeze stinger too hard and squeeze more venom in, 10 of 10 performance
 
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 16, 2012, 08:27:25 PM
Been on a crosscountry move the last three days, with two left.  My BO wave has been by my side the whole time and i have used the hell out of it for everything from furniture disassembly(praise the bit extender!!) to cutting rope to snipping my son's straw down to size when we stop to eat.  This tool has cemented itself as a companion.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 16, 2012, 08:37:25 PM
Today I've changed old teared mosquito net's from window's...

I must say that I've beaten up my Pico Widgy Pry bar to take out old rusty painted nails which digged in the wood... And it passed with flying colors!!! Maybe Atwood, JRP, PTX or some other are fancier, but I bet they would just eat the dust behind this little dude...

The curve is perfect, sharpness of tips is just right... I've beaten it with hammer, pryied with pliers... Nothing!! It looks as new!!!

I'm contemplating on getting Atwood Keyton, and have PTX Brewzer and Piranha... Though I'll get me the rest of two sizes of CC Widgy Pry Bar!!! They are awesome!!

Together with this I've used my Spirit, also pulling out nails, and stretshing the new SS mosquito net!!

Awesome job today!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on June 17, 2012, 01:59:45 AM
Used the serrated blade on the Rebar to cut some card board.    :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on June 17, 2012, 09:22:45 PM
Used the Spirit X to fix a sunscreen, which closed on the slightest breeze...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HBlaine on June 18, 2012, 04:37:08 PM
Well, I took the weekend off, and just vegged, but Friday, I put the Charge ALX to good use, repairing a handle on a lawn mower.

STILL amazes me, those simple little things you never think of, and how the MT takes care of them .  You'd think it was made for that...    :D   :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on June 18, 2012, 06:02:38 PM
New Soldier, to disassemble, clean, lube, and reassemble my Marlin Camp 9.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on June 18, 2012, 06:06:32 PM
Well, I took the weekend off, and just vegged, but Friday, I put the Charge ALX to good use, repairing a handle on a lawn mower.

STILL amazes me, those simple little things you never think of, and how the MT takes care of them .  You'd think it was made for that...    :D   :multi:

spooky isn't it? :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on June 19, 2012, 01:11:48 PM
Yesterday while travelling from Auburn to Cedar Point disaster struck on the Ohio Turnpike..The wire on my son Jordan's Braces let go from a bracket.After a quick call to the Orthodontist it was established that the wire needed to be cut.This way the loose wire would not tear up the inside of his mouth.He was nervous but I reached inside my Jackpack pulled out my Swisstool X and snipped the wire with the Scissors!

Dtrain
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on June 19, 2012, 01:30:29 PM
If I recall correctly, there was an Orthodontist Vic made, right?

Another excuse for buying another SAK! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on June 19, 2012, 03:03:24 PM
Although i took my ppp today to work i also took by modded true utility for a test, worked ok so i threw it in my toold bag at work as a back up  :tu:

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010195-3.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on June 21, 2012, 04:54:17 AM
While practicing one-handed opening and closing my new LM Crunch, I gave myself a blood blister on my thumb.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getpower on June 21, 2012, 05:49:36 AM
BO ST300. Fixed a tail light on the booster fender of the mixer at work, used the bottle opener for beer. Used it one more time for something else I can't think of.

But, it's the first time that I have carried a multitool for weeks and I was surprised to see that I actually used it.

Didn't miss it at all when I didn't have it, but it was nice to have for when I noticed the little problems that came up today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on June 21, 2012, 06:24:54 AM
Used a Leatherman Juice to help with fixing a drippy faucet. Cut open the package of the repair kit with it, and used the small flathead to pull out the old springs and gaskets.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gcconspiracy on June 21, 2012, 08:09:16 AM
Used my Wave yesterday to restring my guitar (such a perfect tool for the task!). Also helped my wife assemble a futon with the Wave afterwards.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grathr on June 21, 2012, 07:21:05 PM
Used my Victorinox pioneer to open some cartbord boxes, cut off the "donkey ear" pockets on my work shorts and tighten the screw on the refrigeratrohandle at work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dtrain on June 22, 2012, 03:27:27 PM
If I recall correctly, there was an Orthodontist Vic made, right?

Another excuse for buying another SAK! :D

All I know is it saved me a trip to the Ortho LOL...

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on June 22, 2012, 07:40:29 PM
Today I used my Gerber 800 to help destroy a few thousand worth of aircraft parts  >:D  Great way to take some frustrations out on a Friday!!  I did manage to do a number on the replaceable cutters though, so will have to hit up eBay to get a new set.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on June 27, 2012, 10:58:12 AM
Spirit X. Changed the right mirror, and the HVAC on my Chrysler Stratus.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ironraven on June 29, 2012, 01:29:21 AM
Vic Compact.

You know how you have those couple of pistachios at the bottom of the bag that have just a little bit of split in the shell, but you can't get two fingernails into? Yeah, the combo tool does those in under a second.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on July 01, 2012, 03:57:04 AM
Changed a brake light in my restored 1969 Chevy CST truck with a Swisstool Spirit.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/powerpickle/truck3.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hammer on July 01, 2012, 07:42:33 AM
I used the small screwdriver to tighten my reading glasses.  Even though the screws are phillips, the flat head driver worked best on them.  They did a great job!
Title: Re: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 82brutus on July 01, 2012, 02:57:01 PM
Changed a brake light in my restored 1969 Chevy CST truck with a Swisstool Spirit.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/powerpickle/truck3.jpg)

That is one good looking truck!  I've always liked the look of those.  :tu:

Sent from my MB860
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gadget Guy on July 03, 2012, 07:08:38 AM
I used my LM mini tool to tighten up some bolts on a magnetic sweeper. I also used the knife to cut all kinds of stuff. I forgot my main blade and the mini saved the day. It's soon to be kicked to the curb in favor of the Rebar.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Singh on July 03, 2012, 04:32:24 PM
I used the hook on my climber to fish out a stuck GPS. Story is here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,38521.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,38521.0.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 03, 2012, 05:02:05 PM
Such a small world for me at the moment - all I've done is used the scissors on my SAK to cut bandage to strap my buggered toe up again! ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grathr on July 03, 2012, 08:46:29 PM
I used my Gerber Dime for a number of things today:
-I used the scissors to cut some paper at work, and trim my beard
-I used the clamshellopener to open a package
-I used the brilliant little knife to split some A4paper into A5paper. I also used it to open the box with the new camera I got at work, and remove the plastic strips from the camera bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DIYMultiTool on July 05, 2012, 06:03:39 AM
Gerber 600 to put in three hanging hooks for three hanging plants :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: radiotecha1234 on July 05, 2012, 02:28:40 PM
I used the tip of my Spirit to set a trim nail by my front door handle. Never thought it would work, but it was quite easy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on July 05, 2012, 08:53:08 PM
I actually didnt use mine today  ::) i leant it to a old guy who has come in to help out at work as we have a fete on this saturday, he is the son in law of one of our residents, nice guy ,i gave him the job of building our new gas BBQ, i handed him my tinker and sog ppp,his face lite up, later in the day he picked up his wife to come and visit her mum and he finnished off the BBQ and built a table for me, he brought in his own MT, only a cheap one but he must of liked using mine  :tu: nice to pass on the MT love  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 05, 2012, 09:26:59 PM
Such a small world for me at the moment - all I've done is used the scissors on my SAK to cut bandage to strap my buggered toe up again! ::)
That toe's got to come off  :pok:  :climber:  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on July 06, 2012, 02:35:32 AM
Used a PST to remove the bottom plates on our new Ruger sr22's magazines, trim plastic flashing on the hand grip, and tested to see if it would adjust sight screws (the small driver will nicely). PST finds new home in our range bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on July 06, 2012, 03:08:40 AM
Used the bottle opener on the S2 to open a bottle of Sparkling Cider (or what the kids call "Apple soda"").
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on July 06, 2012, 07:03:56 AM
Used the screwdriver on the the 5WR. After playing with it at work I`m wishing I`d have bought one of these years ago. Very handy little tool.     :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: airballrad on July 07, 2012, 08:14:42 PM
Used the Charge AL (and some other tools) to pull the instrument panel and replace ALL the light bulbs.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7765163/ChargeDash.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trouthunter on July 09, 2012, 02:25:41 AM
Used my Rebar to cut a rope that tied down a canoe that I bought for $25 dollars.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BlueDot on July 09, 2012, 03:06:30 AM
Used my Rebar to cut a rope that tied down a canoe that I bought for $25 dollars.

Pictures on the water?   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on July 09, 2012, 08:10:48 AM
Used the pliers on my Charge TTI to put up some locks in the forward cargo hold of a Boeing 767.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on July 09, 2012, 11:49:07 PM
Used my Juice S2 to cut my kid's breakfast sandwich in half. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on July 11, 2012, 12:11:12 AM
Used the S2 to open a can of corn for cornbread. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trouthunter on July 11, 2012, 05:58:24 AM
Used my Rebar to cut some rope, and the screwdriver on the rebar to fix the TV stand.
 :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on July 11, 2012, 06:49:16 PM
Used my Vic Sportsman to cut off the ends and halve a bag of string beans.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on July 11, 2012, 10:46:30 PM
Used the S2 to fix an oven door, tighten toilet seat hinge bolts and cut some flowers for a vase. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on July 12, 2012, 09:01:47 AM
When I picked my daughter up from her preschool today, they'd just come in from recess.  She was sitting on the floor looking at a bug crawling around.  I walked up and saw it was a tick.  I figure it must have hitchhiked in on her or one of the other kids.  I picked it up and crushed it with the pliers of my S2.  Also sharpened some of her crayons with the blade in it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trouthunter on July 13, 2012, 12:44:46 AM
Used my Kick and Rebar to install a Telematics system in a brand new Peterbilt.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on July 13, 2012, 06:35:51 PM
Took the Schrade Tough Grip out to the tomato patch for caterpillar patrol.    :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on July 13, 2012, 09:08:11 PM
Used A PST to assist me in the extraction of a wingman in its handcuffs. The other wingman i owned was traded for Klein magnetic bit driver with 24 security bits.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 14, 2012, 11:29:20 PM
Used my Charge to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a spray paint-making machine after it clogged to the point it wouldn't work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on July 15, 2012, 12:14:02 AM
Used my Charge to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a spray paint-making machine after it clogged to the point it wouldn't work.

I've done that many times during my time in the paint store.  Messy job.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thesuper on July 15, 2012, 12:26:11 AM
Changed a brake light in my restored 1969 Chevy CST truck with a Swisstool Spirit.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/powerpickle/truck3.jpg)
Powernoodle, that is absolutely beautiful mate. Did you restore it yourself? Wish we had cars like that here
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on July 16, 2012, 04:54:54 PM
Used my Cybertool to cut a Swiss chocolate bar thing :)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on July 16, 2012, 05:11:29 PM
used the very good awl on my ppp to make holes for the laces in the frog i made today for my kukri  :tu:
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010248-2.jpg)
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010248-3.jpg)
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010249-2.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lowtech on July 17, 2012, 04:03:35 PM
I used my MP 600 to cut a coathanger - i had to form a tool to free the stuck salad serving fork and spoon in my kitchen drawer to be able to open it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 17, 2012, 05:30:11 PM
Charge blade to open a BIG package full of a new hoover this morning! :D

Fur be gone... (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs11/i/2006/219/f/9/Hooverin__by_thren.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lowtech on July 18, 2012, 02:14:45 PM
Charge blade to open a BIG package full of a new hoover this morning! :D

Fur be gone... (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs11/i/2006/219/f/9/Hooverin__by_thren.gif)

So you are fighting the DonQuxote eske fight against fur, too?

Anyplace our cats miss when loosing hair is sure to be covered in our dogs hairs...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on July 19, 2012, 08:46:10 AM
Changed a few lights in mah vehicle, with the Spirit X:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/38770_482189089166_594378_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on July 25, 2012, 06:44:24 PM
I had to go up into the loft ( attic ) today to re-wire the T.V aerial and these two served the job well. 

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/af93af4e.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on July 25, 2012, 08:33:56 PM
Changed a few lights in mah vehicle, with the Spirit X:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/38770_482189089166_594378_n.jpg)

do you have a leak?

anyway...the finish looks nice on the car.

I just waxed my war with some collinite wax.
its a great long lasting wax or a winter wax.

link to wax...highly recommended car wax
http://www.amazon.com/Collinite-No-Super-Doublecoat-Auto/dp/B000AP8DZY/ref=pd_sim_auto_3 (http://www.amazon.com/Collinite-No-Super-Doublecoat-Auto/dp/B000AP8DZY/ref=pd_sim_auto_3)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Max Archer on July 26, 2012, 03:33:54 AM
Been getting my old apartment ready to turn the keys in. Grabbed my Skeletool today and wish I had my Wave instead. A Surge would be even better of course.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on July 26, 2012, 12:14:41 PM


do you have a leak?
nope, just washed it :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on July 26, 2012, 12:34:36 PM
Charge blade to open a BIG package full of a new hoover this morning! :D

Fur be gone... (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs11/i/2006/219/f/9/Hooverin__by_thren.gif)

So you are fighting the DonQuxote eske fight against fur, too?

Anyplace our cats miss when loosing hair is sure to be covered in our dogs hairs...

Oh yeah! Only one of each critter, but they have decided they only need about 20% of the fur they grow I think ::)

The hoover is a Miele Cat&Dog - absolutely brilliant :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on July 27, 2012, 07:04:21 AM
Used my wingman to disassemble and clean out the calcium (?) in both faucets in the bathroom.  The pliers barely opened wide enough to get around the spigot for removal, but it managed in the end.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on July 27, 2012, 07:57:20 AM
I used my S2 during breakfast while camping this morning as a makeshift mosquito coil holder.  I'll post pics in my thread in the outdoors forums.

Edit: Here's a pic of my little brain-storm with my S2.
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx271/hdoofenshmirtz/IMG_0540.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mkianni on July 29, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
I bought a new plano divider box for fishing lures and used the scissors on my wave to cut the plastic away from the inserts.

Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ketchupgun on July 29, 2012, 05:48:53 PM
Photographed a wedding yesterday...used the Wave Blade to cut the little hanger straps off the dress for the bride.

Its a real shame the bridesmaid didnt take me up on my offer to use the pliers to help with the dress button/loops. That would have been an awesome shot!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on July 30, 2012, 04:53:55 AM
Used today:

- Juice S2 to slice a bagel in half

- Surge braided line cutter to put new cables on a bike

- Sidekick main blade used to scrape labels off a plastic container
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sergemaster on July 30, 2012, 07:58:10 AM
Amici,
Used a Victorinox Champion to open up boxes of paper whilst at work..

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on August 02, 2012, 01:43:05 AM
Used the Tweezers on my Leatherman PS to pull out a sliver.   AHHHHhhhhh...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 07, 2012, 11:20:35 PM
Used the can opener on my Huntsman to scratch off a lottery ticket, and won $10!  Multitools for fun and profit!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on August 08, 2012, 12:17:03 AM
Used the Spirit X to replace the innards of a toilet. Glamorous! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on August 08, 2012, 12:32:55 AM
The TU 47 was used to clean the dirt out under my nails before getting sized for a ring. Classy right. The chick next to me thought so.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trouthunter on August 08, 2012, 02:48:52 AM
Used the Kick to replace the battery in the mini van today.  Stupid mini van.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on August 08, 2012, 10:07:34 AM
The pliers of the PS4 came handy when I was untying one awful knot and the eye-glass screwdriver of the Micra was a perfect awl for punching a plastic  bottle and making sth like a ... well.. ok, difficult to explain :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on August 10, 2012, 07:50:03 AM
to take my antec 900 computer case apart.

used leatherman wave
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on August 11, 2012, 01:43:43 AM
Used a Charge AL and a SwissTool to get the sump pump working again, stupid float guide picked today to break. They are drying now after I washed all the mucky basement scum off of them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dunc on August 15, 2012, 02:10:10 PM
I used the scissors on my Gerber MP400 to cut a first aid dressing to the right size after my neighbours Daughter cut her finger.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hypnos3510 on August 15, 2012, 03:13:37 PM
I use a combination of juice xe6 and a surge to put together a bassinet for my nephew.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on August 16, 2012, 10:30:56 PM
Leatherman Blast and work tools I carry

Pulled staples small nails, cut molding, wired a plug in striped wire, flat head on plug in screw's tighten up a shower head and faucet, opened. + put together a miter box, pulled up some old carpet, pocketwrench 2 opened a few paint cans, did not use the chapman ratchet and bit kit I brought.

Vic Spirit lm micra and tt pocket chopper tonight

I opened a bag of chips with the spirit so far :viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on August 18, 2012, 01:15:23 AM
to take my antec 900 computer case apart.

used leatherman wave

Oooh, nice case!!   :tu:

Today I used my MP800 to tighten up a few bolts on some racking at work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trouthunter on August 18, 2012, 02:19:02 AM
Used my Rebar to install my son's stereo in his truck
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 18, 2012, 09:26:47 PM
A few bits of DIY today, nothing too big.

Replaced some of the plumbing under the kitchen sink, and replaced the valves on the taps on the kitchen sink. Spirit can opener popped the caps off so the Spirit Phillips could remove the heads. Pioneer Harvester used to shorten one of the outlet pipes, and the awl used to put a cup hook inside the door for hanging a dustpan and brush. It needed opening up wider as the dustpan wouldn't hook on, but the Spirit pliers sorted that in a jiffy

Still need to track down (or improvise) a fitting for the overflow though  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on August 19, 2012, 12:43:05 AM
The LM tools were on craft duty today with the girls. Center pieces for the wedding. One big field test of scissors. The Rustman,Squirt ps4,and Style Cs,Ps. The big winners were the Styles.The truly girlie verdict on the two others is the squirt is cute,and the rustman is big and dumb.

I myself repaired the parlor black iron lamp with the BO Fuse. Needed new guts.The 3way selector crapped out and I replaced it with a pull chain selector. also gave the rustman some love and used the clamshell tool on the new orange fuse clamshell package.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on August 19, 2012, 01:00:19 AM
Yesterday I used LM Blast to pull some staples,remove screws-nails from walls I was painting. Chapman ratchet/bit's to take the locks of 10 windows, used pocketwrench 2 to open paint cans.

Today used Blast to strip some wire, my pocketwrench 2 to pry up some skirting on a trailer house. Then I lost it :(

Sucks I used my pocketwrench 2 a lot we finished the job installing that trailer so I won't be going back. I bet it's under the house :(

Did I say it SUCKS yet. SMURFF

I'm bummed it was a very handy tool.  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 19, 2012, 02:13:56 PM
A few bits of DIY today, nothing too big.

Replaced some of the plumbing under the kitchen sink, and replaced the valves on the taps on the kitchen sink. Spirit can opener popped the caps off so the Spirit Phillips could remove the heads. Pioneer Harvester used to shorten one of the outlet pipes, and the awl used to put a cup hook inside the door for hanging a dustpan and brush. It needed opening up wider as the dustpan wouldn't hook on, but the Spirit pliers sorted that in a jiffy

Still need to track down (or improvise) a fitting for the overflow though  :think:

Done  :D Tracked one down, and the Spirit finished the job off  :tu:
Kitchen repaired, time to move upstairs to repair a chest of drawers  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 21, 2012, 01:58:46 PM
Used my PST II and Farmer to repair the starter pull on a power washer, and to unclog a tint machine.  Gotta love the alox awl for clearing a clogged nozzle.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on August 21, 2012, 10:56:06 PM
Used my Juice S2 to replace a light switch. I've never before heard of a light switch going bad, but apparently it happens. Huh.

And it looks like the ballast on our kitchen fluorescent light is about shot, so it'll be up on the repair list soon.

I think I'm due to receive my home repair badge any minute now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on August 21, 2012, 11:31:00 PM
I used the BO PST knife to open a gerber curve package outside Dicks sporting goods today.my second gerber in 7 years.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JNieporte on August 22, 2012, 01:21:06 AM
Used my Victorinox Manager and a bobby pin to pick a lock.
My daughter used her new Gerber Dime to tighten all of the screws in the house.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 22, 2012, 01:40:26 AM
Used my Victorinox Manager and a bobby pin to pick a lock.
My daughter used her new Gerber Dime to tighten all of the screws in the house.

 :rofl: Brilliant  :tu:

Today my Yeoman and Octane merely served the purpose of making my trousers a little bit heavier  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on August 22, 2012, 02:08:07 AM
Nothing too ambitious for me today... all I've done so far is use my CT Lite to open a medication package for my wife, and to tighten the screws of a few of the handles on the cabinets in the kitchen.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on August 22, 2012, 02:56:04 AM
Used my S2 to adjust a rear bicycle derailleur and tighten the clamp on the gear shift lever.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gcconspiracy on August 22, 2012, 07:04:51 AM
Used my wave to pull an upholstery staple out of my wife's grandmother's favorite chair (it had been sticking out and stabbing her)... Brownie points!


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 22, 2012, 01:10:12 PM
I used the blade on my spirit x today to cut open lots of shrink rap.  That's all my knives get used for lately, cutting shrink rap off of beer pallets at work.  It sounds awesome cuz beer is involved, but I assure you this is the dullest use of a knife I can think of.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on August 22, 2012, 05:10:38 PM
Used the BO Fuse pliers to open the oil fill cap on the push mower then used to pull back the throttle a bit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on August 24, 2012, 12:54:34 AM
Pulled some staples and nails with my blast, opens paint cans with my pocket wrench and took of and put back some hinges and window locks. on after I cleaned them, scraped paint off windows with my scraper. No pic of that.  (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/IMG-20120823-02060.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/IMG-20120817-02030.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/IMG-20120817-02028.jpg)

:viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on August 24, 2012, 03:48:14 AM
Used the main blade on my CT Lite to open new bags of Iams for our dog and cat, and last night I used the #0 phillips bit to replace the batteries in my daughter's full moon nightlight.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on August 27, 2012, 02:35:22 AM
Yesterday I cannibalized the front office computer and upgraded it with a new case, motherboard, CPU, and RAM, plus spare parts in the form of an internal card reader; my Cybertool 41 came very much in handy. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 27, 2012, 06:05:40 AM
I used my Wave to cut and strip the spark plug wires on my boat.  I was replacing the boots and decided to pull some insulation back to allow the center lead to make contact with both the pin in the contact and direct contact on the spring itself.  Worked like a charm, now my old 74 starts up without so much as a cough.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Max Archer on August 27, 2012, 10:38:28 AM
Opening a cellophane-wrapped book and screwing tripod plates to a camera body and lens.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ketchupgun on August 27, 2012, 03:40:06 PM
Photographing a wedding: used my LM squirt's file to make some notches in a wooden hanger so i could hang & shoot the brides dress without it slipping off the hanger ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on August 28, 2012, 04:41:38 AM
My brother used my 5WR Toolbox to hold a bolt while he ran up the nut to secure the leg on the new reloading bench.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on August 28, 2012, 07:13:49 AM
Used My blast to take down a wire fence,put a battery cable on a dump truck and my Pw 2 on some large flat head screw's on a chainsaw.

 I switched out to a sog 2.0 after work used it to tighten up my bbq grill.

Nitecore ezaa r5 to walk the Dog.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JNieporte on September 02, 2012, 04:01:34 AM
Yesterday:
Gerber Dime made a great gift for my sister.
SwissTool RX helped put a deck together.
Gerber MP600 helped defuse a bomb (seriously).
Leatherman Juice CS4 installed new windshield wiper blades.

Today:
My daughter used her Squirt P4 to make a model UFO.
Tied my Leatherman Wave to a rope and threw it over the house, allowing me to tie the rope off and scale the side to remove a wasp nest.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on September 02, 2012, 11:24:21 AM
I used my Huntsman to repair my employers wheelchair while out for the day at Weston Super Mare (UK seaside town). One of the wheels was making  weird noises because the screws securing the rim were coming very loose. Tightened up and fixed in 2 minutes!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on September 02, 2012, 07:03:27 PM
-Used a Charge TTI to pick up a spark plug after back it fell back onto the engine block which was still hot
-Used a squirt PS4 help cut and strip wires to fix an XLR cable which broke.  I'm wondering if I should've went with a ES4 instead.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on September 02, 2012, 08:17:07 PM
Skeletool CX today to aid with crib assembly for the new baby (arriving any day now).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JNieporte on September 02, 2012, 09:48:43 PM
I found one of my old military-issue Gerber MP600 EOD models while going through some boxes today. It helped me disarm many bombs while in the military.

In the same box was my original SwissTool RS, which I bought for my job as a Firefighter / EMT and thought it got lost when we moved. I looked through every box it might be in; turns out, it was in one marked "Delica's Toys".

Oh, I used my Leatherman Wave to help fix up the garage.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TMFKAMJ on September 10, 2012, 12:03:55 AM
I used my surges' serrated blade to hotwire a school bus yesterday
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 10, 2012, 12:57:28 AM
Been using my Wave all week for opening cans, fixing my eyeglasses, sawing branches, cutting various things with both blades, and tearing stuff up in general.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Boyen on September 10, 2012, 12:59:33 AM
I assembled a do-it-yourself barbeque with my skeletool and EDC pry tool today. Was quite nice because nobody had any tools with them and those two tools just had an answer for everything.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on September 10, 2012, 06:12:04 AM
Gotta love moments like this: I go into the kitchen and my wife is there with her reading glasses. One of the temples has come off and she says, "I can't believe I didn't lose the little screw." I take the Vic Passenger from my pocket, remove the eyeglass driver from the corkscrew and hand it to her. I get a beer out of the fridge and after I uncap it, using the Passenger, and fill a glass, I look over and she has her glasses back together. She hands me back the screwdriver and says, "Thanks." :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 10, 2012, 10:23:07 PM
Multitool vindication at it's best.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on September 11, 2012, 12:46:42 AM
I used the pry-tool (flathead/caplifter/wirestripper) on my Spirit X to get a smurfing steering wheel cover onto my steering wheel.  :rant:

Give me a big enough lever... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bestsiwy on September 11, 2012, 06:13:51 PM
i used plier and file on my swisstool to remove some screws... and i opened some beers  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grail Knight on September 14, 2012, 02:05:46 AM
I used my SwissTool Spirit X's screwdrivers to assemble an outdoor weather station and the wire cutter
to cut thick plastic zip ties that help support the station on the mast.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 14, 2012, 02:42:29 AM
I used my trusty Wave to install my wife's new license plates.  Yay for vehicle registration fees!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on September 14, 2012, 02:58:50 AM
Vic swisstool rs. I used the wire striped on the chisel blade to strip some fine wire. The flat head on some screws, the pliers to get some nut's out and in, the cutters on the pliers head to cut some heat tape, saw on plastic tubing and the rescue blade on some plant life and insulation. Phillips on a few screws holding skirting on.

Busy day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GNandGS on September 14, 2012, 03:57:16 AM
Recent (some cross posted in LM thread):

Squirt ES4

Took apart the microwave in failed attempt to fix.
Opened up a broken LCD picture frame.  Looks like good for parts only.
Trimmed a fingernail
Some bending/trimming of a paper clip to make another temp tool
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Tyler_ on September 14, 2012, 09:35:28 PM
Wave
(http://oi49.tinypic.com/29qo392.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjian on September 15, 2012, 05:06:04 AM
Used my Charge TTI to help build a power supply.  Majority of it was just using it weight to hold wires in place for soldering.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 22, 2012, 04:51:07 AM
Used the mini flathead that goes in the corckscrew of a SAK to tighten my Delica clip. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 23, 2012, 01:24:11 AM
I used the phillips on my Wave to install a novelty license plate on my son's tricycle.  Now everyone knows whose trike that is!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JNieporte on September 25, 2012, 03:16:00 PM
Leatherman Wave made grooves for a figure four trigger.
Victorinox Huntsman snipped the threads off my daughter's school sweater.
Huntsman's awl cleaned my filthy fingernails.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on September 25, 2012, 04:22:16 PM
I got into a knock-down drag-out fight with an unruly rose bush, but my Trekker's saw allowed me to come out ahead.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grail Knight on September 25, 2012, 08:33:24 PM
I used my Spirit X to disassembling exterior lights for cleaning and reassembly.
Worked like a charm.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on September 27, 2012, 06:00:30 AM
Been using a bit from my TTi to adjust the pivot screw on the Benchmade 940, finally got it settled in where I want it.

Also used my TTi/phillips today to tighten the paper towel holder to the wall in the restroom.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: labrador72 on September 27, 2012, 06:30:48 PM
Last night I used both my SwissTool X SS and SwissTool Spirit X BO to fix the refrigerator's door into correct position.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jamie_M on September 27, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
Used my BO Wave to fix a printer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on September 27, 2012, 09:42:36 PM
imagine this ! ~
           balanced on a set of steps, paint filled roller in hand, it became obvious i DID need to remove the wall light just as the wife had 'suggested' only moments before i climbed the ladder! Hand moves swiftly to my pocket to unleash my trusty wave or swisschamp or wingman ...or..or....oh! :o

"can i borrow your 'squirt' love ?"  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 27, 2012, 10:52:04 PM
imagine this ! ~
           balanced on a set of steps, paint filled roller in hand, it became obvious i DID need to remove the wall light just as the wife had 'suggested' only moments before i climbed the ladder! Hand moves swiftly to my pocket to unleash my trusty wave or swisschamp or wingman ...or..or....oh! :o

"can i borrow your 'squirt' love ?"  :facepalm:

Too funny!¡!

I used mine to open the packaging for this

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/8030792518_5f6ba4474a_z.jpg)

Yes, an Apple Magic Mouse. Just got it today at Best Buy.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Accujohn on September 28, 2012, 02:07:40 AM
Have to share this one. I just used the ruler on my swisstool to measure my 8 year old's Bane/Batman action figure. He needed to know so he could shop online for compatible figures. Thank God for multitools!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GNandGS on September 29, 2012, 05:26:41 PM
Opened a pack of cheese slices
Removed some other persons stuck parking ticket from the auto pay machine
Trimmed some hair
Filed the tip on solder iron a bit sharper
Filed a sharp(ish) something or other on the bedroom door frame

ES4
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 29, 2012, 08:45:05 PM
Today I used my MP600 and Wenger SI to open up a paint shaker, replace the timer, and get it working again.  :tu:  Before, the shaker would just keep running and not shut itself off-paint doesn't usually need to shake for an hour!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on September 29, 2012, 09:42:00 PM
We visited my mother in law for a few days.

Today, I used my SwissChamp to fix her TV cable, my wife used the tweezers for beauty reasons and the file + scissors to fix a broken nail. I also used the pliers to unscrew the head of a - final resort - telescopic pen that I carry on neck and check the fill that stopped working.

Did I mention that I love my SwissChamp(s)?  :D
:sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 30, 2012, 05:01:34 AM
Used my LM PST to take off the back of my Timex Expedition pocket watch so I could change the battery.

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trouthunter on September 30, 2012, 06:39:44 AM
Used my PST to open a new Washer and Dryer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 30, 2012, 11:58:02 AM
A bit of painting today....

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-klyIS3VfBWw/UGgXMF-kMsI/AAAAAAAACoY/UvuMiFbLSro/s800/2012-09-30%252010.36.02.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TmXJ3Oi8SUs/UGgXAc74KrI/AAAAAAAACn4/ivh-aSLuVMA/s800/2012-09-30%252010.28.59.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UnOz4ZucmH0/UGgXEu0O2nI/AAAAAAAACoA/N9QDPbuTBCM/s800/2012-09-30%252010.29.11.jpg)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 30, 2012, 09:32:32 PM
edcgear
What do you think about that Pirahna? I was considering it for the Christmas pool thing (unless I get your name).


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on September 30, 2012, 10:30:54 PM
That's one awesome one peace tool!!

I have that and PocketWrench II... Both worth every cent!!

Use it often for various tasks (scraping and paint bucket opening today) and it never failed me!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JNieporte on October 01, 2012, 12:16:51 AM
Used the Wingman's package opener to clip some vines away from the house.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 01, 2012, 12:54:53 AM
Ahh, the wingman package opener.  The one thing that makes the wingman worth spending money on.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MARIOS7319 on October 02, 2012, 01:03:58 AM
I use my trusty Craftsman to fix in place the metal contacts of the wiring in my car's mirror.
Someone has broke the mirror a few days ago. :rant:
I was lucky because neither the mirror, neither the plastic housing was broken. :)
Only one washer was broken, that holds in the right position the internal spring that helps to open or close the mirror.
 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on October 02, 2012, 02:15:21 PM
Used the diamond file on my LM Charge to reprofile the metal of the scissors on my newly arrived Gerber 800 today.  As delivered the spring for the scissors was pushing to the side when you got the scissors nearly closed. Changed the angle where the body of the scissors pressed against the scissors so that it held the spring "in" and now they work much better.

I'm really liking the LM diamond files, I have also used one to smooth off a couple of sharp edges on the locking lever pins on some SOG powerlocks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 02, 2012, 06:21:06 PM
used my manager to open a paulander bottle!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 02, 2012, 07:31:37 PM
.. then used the manager to complete a form with its pen and cut it out with the scissors
Really heavy duty tasks!  :viking:

(I did change a tap earlier but I used my German pipe wrench and sweedish adjustable spanner for that...  :( )   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sergemaster on October 03, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
Amici,
I used my "swisschamp" to open several boxes that contained servers later to also break them down even further by cutting them into smaller manageable pieces.. Very enjoyable, thanks to great steel and edge retention..

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on October 03, 2012, 02:22:22 PM
Figured that the scissors of PS4 come very handy when you're sewing something. :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on October 03, 2012, 08:37:24 PM
Used my Huntsman tin opener for prising out fuses to try and fix the tv at work.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 03, 2012, 10:13:22 PM
Figured that the scissors of PS4 come very handy when you're sewing something. :D :D

My wife love the LM Micra for sewing projects  :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on October 04, 2012, 03:34:37 PM
I used my Micra today when we were picking grapes at my village :D The little thing was subjected to about five hundred ... cuts for the two hours of work I did :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: New_World on October 06, 2012, 06:34:55 PM
I used my Micra today when we were picking grapes at my village :D The little thing was subjected to about five hundred ... cuts for the two hours of work I did :D

nice..the grapes look good!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on October 06, 2012, 09:00:37 PM
Mmmm, yummy grapes!

Used a Charge file for filing down the point of my regular nail file - it was not good for cleaning under nails, now it's fierce :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 06, 2012, 09:06:02 PM
Just posted what i did with my MT here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39313.0.html)   :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GNandGS on October 07, 2012, 03:08:34 AM
<-- votes to merge topics
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: El Rago on October 07, 2012, 11:38:18 AM
havent done this in a while...

before
(http://i46.tinypic.com/1zwjng3.jpg)

the tools:
(http://i45.tinypic.com/24m6uer.jpg)

after:
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2nvezc6.jpg)

gotta love these swedish guys...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pignut71 on October 07, 2012, 10:37:02 PM
Well, I used my trusty SAK Super Tinker to remove about 5" of fabric from a new roller bling that I fitted in my daughters bedroom today. I then used a Topeak mini ratchet to fit the wall brackets. Job well done!

Atb, Jon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trouthunter on October 07, 2012, 11:08:36 PM
Used my PST to fix the Halloween decorations.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GNandGS on October 08, 2012, 08:52:48 AM
Some medical TRAINing? hrrm... no.  But some toy surgery YES!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on October 09, 2012, 12:09:37 PM
Used the Super soldier to open my garage door.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 09, 2012, 08:20:34 PM
Used the Super soldier to open my garage door.

I would have paid admission and bought popcorn just to see that!¡!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :facepalm:

I hope it worked out ok though.  :pok:

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on October 10, 2012, 09:29:51 PM
I don't post in this thread much, but today I got to use both of my new tools AT ONCE!!!!!   :facepalm:


Crunch and BO Swiss Tool


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%20TWO/DSC03642.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%20TWO/DSC03643.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%20TWO/DSC03644.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 10, 2012, 11:25:21 PM
Nice work there, captain!¡!  :tu: :tu: :tu:

No MT use today for me.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on October 11, 2012, 07:16:17 AM
Cracking nuts with my Brewzer...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ikih7z5kXhQ/UHZVzzUVe5I/AAAAAAAACqk/Gsy2pLqXL58/s800/2012-10-08%252020.25.14.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on October 11, 2012, 08:12:06 AM
I would have paid admission and bought popcorn just to see that!¡!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :facepalm:

I hope it worked out ok though.  :pok:

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
The door itself was in working order, but I couldn't find the remote for it, so I had to release the lock. Thats when the Swisstool came in picture.  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on October 11, 2012, 11:29:31 AM
Roasting peppers for home-made ketchup & sauces today.... why burn your fingers since you can use a ...... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on October 16, 2012, 09:15:12 PM
our electric can opener died just as she was about to start dinner, we'd all be going hungry if it wasn't for one man and his 'swisschamp'  :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 17, 2012, 03:53:21 AM
Aaaah yes, the SC saves the day again!¡! :tu:

I used my Micra to trim the ends of zip ties and to cut gaff tape. I was installing power strips and power cords on two tripods for our video cameras at church. Handy little tool!¡!  :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 17, 2012, 08:09:04 AM
I used my wave to open my cans of chili for dinner tonight and last night.  I also used it to file down a rough spot on a part I was gluing together for a toy my son has. 
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Swiss Man on October 17, 2012, 12:13:14 PM
So far as a pocket paper weight.  Since I just started my day.

I would say off hand I will use it to pull some hubcaps cut some mechanics wire and little odds and ends.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 17, 2012, 12:40:11 PM
Mine's pretty much been ballast so far to stop me being carried off by a light breeze  :whistle:

 :D :D

... and also reassurance that if something does crop up, I'm sorted  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 17, 2012, 01:08:26 PM
I used my Surge to remove the bait tray and hold down bar from a mouse trap so my son and I could make a catapult for his tech class at school.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 21, 2012, 12:10:12 PM
You know we need some pictures of that don't you meadmaker? :pok:  Sounds excellent. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on October 21, 2012, 12:56:55 PM
Catapult?   :ahhh      :ahhh    :ahhh   



Pics are a must.  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 21, 2012, 02:40:10 PM
You know we need some pictures of that don't you meadmaker? :pok:  Sounds excellent. :tu:

Unfortunately I didn't think to take pictures before my son took it to school, but here is a link to the instructions that I used.

http://www.instructables.com/id/MouseTrap-Catapultp/ (http://www.instructables.com/id/MouseTrap-Catapultp/)

I found it to be ironic that the school does not allow students to bring weapons of any kind onto the school grounds, but the tech science teacher gives an assignment to the students that requires them to build a catapult at home and bring it to school.
 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on October 21, 2012, 02:45:34 PM
The link got wrapped into img code.

Here it is: http://www.instructables.com/id/MouseTrap-Catapultp (http://www.instructables.com/id/MouseTrap-Catapultp)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on October 21, 2012, 02:48:08 PM
The link got wrapped into img code.

Here it is: http://www.instructables.com/id/MouseTrap-Catapultp (http://www.instructables.com/id/MouseTrap-Catapultp)

Thank you for catching that enki.  I've fixed the original post to avoid confusion. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GNandGS on October 21, 2012, 03:28:24 PM
Starting to wonder who really did the building!  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on October 21, 2012, 11:27:01 PM
that does look fun. :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on October 25, 2012, 07:41:02 PM
Here's one of the multitool's I edc working. Cutting, pounding and prying (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/IMG-20121025-02356.jpg) Estwing E1H
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: trailmaster on October 28, 2012, 07:46:20 PM
I used my Vic climber to open a can of concentrated tomato.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 28, 2012, 08:10:04 PM
Used my ST300 to put some shelves up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on October 28, 2012, 08:50:53 PM
I used my Wave on Thursday to tighten a clamp in my work truck that holds the support bar for my in cab organizer.  I also used it to tighten the mount plate for my rear cam/HHC mounts. 

All weekend it has gotten used for crimping N Scale track connectors together.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on November 02, 2012, 12:24:25 AM
Unclogged a tub drain with a Wave. One sec of work = 1 hour preventing rust. Smurfing water. I need a swiss tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sir_mike on November 02, 2012, 03:15:28 AM
I used the blade on my Kick to open up two boxes that came from UPS today.  One containing my new custom desktop and the other containing some sharpening stones.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on November 02, 2012, 06:06:04 PM
I had a carpet job at work this morning but left all my screw drivers in my other tool bag so i used my p4 to remove the phillips screws from the door plate,it worked a treat  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on November 04, 2012, 08:33:58 PM
Used the philips on my Swisschamp that replace the HVAC on my car.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on November 04, 2012, 09:33:54 PM
not done much today, it is the day of rest after all  :D
but there wouldn't have been any 'tuna' on my jacket potato if it hadn't been for my swisschamp !
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GNandGS on November 05, 2012, 06:21:55 AM
pulled part of the doorpanel off the car
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Boyen on November 06, 2012, 05:54:49 PM
I thought this was pretty funny. Today two kids ran towards me saying "Sir,  sir! Can you help us? We put a bumper sticker on this ground spot light and now it is smoking like crazy" at first I was laughing and then I thought that I didn't have anything to remove it other than a knife, but I don't like pulling a knife in public especially not in front of kids. But then I figured; I got my dcf knife with prying tool exactly for this. Needless to say it made short work of the bumper sticker.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on November 07, 2012, 01:35:42 AM
I was setting up a large, articulated tripod on a photo shoot today. It was quite old and hadn't been used in a while so most of the adjustment bolts were very tight but one just couldn't be turned by hand. Luckily I had the Crunch with me and it just barely opened wide enough to clamp on. It definitely saved the day and was another example of a task that neither my Spirit nor Charge would have been able to tackle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 07, 2012, 02:55:35 AM
I thought this was pretty funny. Today two kids ran towards me saying "Sir,  sir! Can you help us? We put a bumper sticker on this ground spot light and now it is smoking like crazy" at first I was laughing and then I thought that I didn't have anything to remove it other than a knife, but I don't like pulling a knife in public especially not in front of kids. But then I figured; I got my dcf knife with prying tool exactly for this. Needless to say it made short work of the bumper sticker.  :multi:

How do you like that DCF? I am thinking about getting one but I don't know how to go about it. Do you use the contact info at the bottom of the page or do they have a store online?

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Boyen on November 07, 2012, 08:59:44 AM
Use the contact button on the bottom of the page. His tools have an excellent quality, handcrafted entirely to your preference meaning; if you want a certain tool on it, or an inch longer or shorter it is entirely possible.  I also liked that my tool received two weeks of heat treatment.  You don't get that everywhere.  That said,  his products aren't cheap and you need to wait a while for it.  Overall, I am very happy with his product.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 07, 2012, 03:25:50 PM
Used my Wenger cigar cutter yesterday on some cigars. Worked very well, despite the high alcohol consumption of the operator.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 07, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
Been wondering about that cigar cutter. I've been eyeing it for a while but I wasn't sure how well it would work.

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 08, 2012, 07:38:55 AM
Been wondering about that cigar cutter. I've been eyeing it for a while but I wasn't sure how well it would work.


I have a Xikar cutter and several of the usual guillotine ones so I never saw the need to use the Wenger. The scissors always felt that they had a bit of play in them so I was worried that the cut will be bad. I may have used them once before, ages ago.
Well, I was surprised yesterday. Sliced both cigars, a corona and a large torpedo very easily and cleanly; no shredding. I also have the Victorinox one, but I have never used it as I like a cut rather than punch for my cigars and I also like the torpedoes that cannot be punched. The victorinox is, however, slimmer. A sharp thin slipjoint blade also works well in an emergency.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on November 08, 2012, 04:20:21 PM
I decided to clean up a bit and threw away  about 9 old bags and purses....however, they still had some nice and useful thingies I didn't want to throw away... so I had an hour fun with using my PS4 knife and pliers, cutting & pulling out different straps, small carabiners, buckles, rings and other stuff I could use as keychains or adding to MTs or sth.... It was such a cool tool day... and the tiny blade of the PS4 is just outstanding :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on November 09, 2012, 09:43:05 PM
These (and a lot of tape and boxes) were used to pack from my old house
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/343/80099322.jpg)

And these were used to build everything back together to my new house
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1998/77255641.jpg)

Not today, not even on a single day, but I consider it one project :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on November 10, 2012, 03:24:54 AM
And these were used to build everything back together to my new house
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1998/77255641.jpg)

Not today, not even on a single day, but I consider it one project :whistle:

What's the pocket knife? :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 10, 2012, 05:49:44 AM
Been wondering about that cigar cutter. I've been eyeing it for a while but I wasn't sure how well it would work.


I have a Xikar cutter and several of the usual guillotine ones so I never saw the need to use the Wenger. The scissors always felt that they had a bit of play in them so I was worried that the cut will be bad. I may have used them once before, ages ago.
Well, I was surprised yesterday. Sliced both cigars, a corona and a large torpedo very easily and cleanly; no shredding. I also have the Victorinox one, but I have never used it as I like a cut rather than punch for my cigars and I also like the torpedoes that cannot be punched. The victorinox is, however, slimmer. A sharp thin slipjoint blade also works well in an emergency.

I'm not sure what a slipjoint blade is. I'll shmoogle it to find out I guess.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on November 10, 2012, 10:58:41 AM
I'm sure that's one of the sanremu knives and usually has a bird etched on the handle.   Sanrenmu 401 ?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 10, 2012, 12:27:03 PM
Been wondering about that cigar cutter. I've been eyeing it for a while but I wasn't sure how well it would work.


I have a Xikar cutter and several of the usual guillotine ones so I never saw the need to use the Wenger. The scissors always felt that they had a bit of play in them so I was worried that the cut will be bad. I may have used them once before, ages ago.
Well, I was surprised yesterday. Sliced both cigars, a corona and a large torpedo very easily and cleanly; no shredding. I also have the Victorinox one, but I have never used it as I like a cut rather than punch for my cigars and I also like the torpedoes that cannot be punched. The victorinox is, however, slimmer. A sharp thin slipjoint blade also works well in an emergency.

I'm not sure what a slipjoint blade is. I'll shmoogle it to find out I guess.

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In general it is folding knives that use a spring to keep the blade open or shut, without locking it, like most SAKs blades and many traditional style knives like the Case sodbuster, barlows, toothpick knives etc. Usually, since they are not designed for stabbing or chopping down trees they have thinner blades, compared to locking knives.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on November 10, 2012, 07:41:39 PM
And these were used to build everything back together to my new house
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1998/77255641.jpg)

Not today, not even on a single day, but I consider it one project :whistle:

What's the pocket knife? :)
The small one is a Sanrenmu 401 (http://www.exduct.com/Chinese-Folding-Knives/SRM-Knife-Gifts/WA3401-SRM-Folding-Knife.html), the bigger on the first photo is a Sanrenmu 763 (http://www.exduct.com/Chinese-Folding-Knives/SRM-Knife-Gifts/763-SRM-Folding-Knife.html).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 11, 2012, 03:48:54 AM
Been wondering about that cigar cutter. I've been eyeing it for a while but I wasn't sure how well it would work.


I have a Xikar cutter and several of the usual guillotine ones so I never saw the need to use the Wenger. The scissors always felt that they had a bit of play in them so I was worried that the cut will be bad. I may have used them once before, ages ago.
Well, I was surprised yesterday. Sliced both cigars, a corona and a large torpedo very easily and cleanly; no shredding. I also have the Victorinox one, but I have never used it as I like a cut rather than punch for my cigars and I also like the torpedoes that cannot be punched. The victorinox is, however, slimmer. A sharp thin slipjoint blade also works well in an emergency.

I'm not sure what a slipjoint blade is. I'll shmoogle it to find out I guess.

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)

In general it is folding knives that use a spring to keep the blade open or shut, without locking it, like most SAKs blades and many traditional style knives like the Case sodbuster, barlows, toothpick knives etc. Usually, since they are not designed for stabbing or chopping down trees they have thinner blades, compared to locking knives.

Thanks for the info dks  :2tu: :2tu: :2tu: :2tu: :2tu:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on November 11, 2012, 08:45:14 PM
I used the flat bladed screw driver on my Crunch to prise open a smoke alarm cover to replace the battery, job done :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on November 11, 2012, 10:49:29 PM
Gave my S4 and Atwood to my son so he can finish his Lego Technic


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 13, 2012, 06:03:12 PM
Used my Victorinox Manager's flat screwdriver to fix the handle on some equipment.
First time ever; that screwdriver is tougher than it looks!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 13, 2012, 06:35:33 PM
Used my Wingman and MUT to try to remove a coax cable tip. The tip was locked up on the cable so I had to get a new cable and tip. Wingman fail #1986123!¡! Only thing on the Wingman that's impressed me so far is the package opener. I know that I've said that I was dropping the Wingman from EDC and this was the last straw for it. It now officially belongs to the Mrs.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Millhouse on November 13, 2012, 11:56:42 PM
Used the scissors on my Vic Huntsman to trim my eyebrows.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Montetobuso on November 14, 2012, 06:58:22 PM
Used my charge TTI for changing the fronts of two draught towers
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 14, 2012, 09:01:12 PM
I had a couple of cable ties on the cycle to clip. Used the Style CS and it worked like a champ.
Getting ready for Soldier Ride San Antonio. I leave for it tomorrow morning and return Sunday.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on November 17, 2012, 10:55:19 AM
Yesterday was a pliers' day... I mean, I never really need pliers, but yesterday they came reeeally handy. I needed to break the top of an ampule, but it was a weird one, wouldn't break the normal way with your hand... so I caught the bottom with a towel to prevent cutting myself, the top I caught in the P4's pliers and it worked :D

Then ... I bought a new TV... so the knife of the P4 helped a lot to open the tough box. Then I needed pliers again to remove a nasty sticker put in a freaking tiny corner on the stand. Then I needed a screwdriver to attach the stand's parts to one another.

Then I needed a screwdriver to tighten two loose screws on our doors....

Of course, the PS4 would've performed just as well, but I happend to have the P4 on me :D Love it :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Boyen on November 17, 2012, 08:37:04 PM
I demontated and montated two computers with my Skeletool CX (with bits) alongside a Micra today. It worked excellent wouldn't have wanted anything else. I needed light stuff that could tackle my problems in a delicate way. Also used my Sipik 68 for some extra light.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: baja820 on November 18, 2012, 04:30:06 AM
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20121115_133827.jpg)

The perfect multi tool.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on November 18, 2012, 04:46:46 AM
Bending wire for rabbit pen, cutting wire, ect. Skeletool plain edge. :tu:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smitty44 on November 18, 2012, 06:13:02 AM
Tried to remove some rusted out screw heads from a gate henge,my skeletool cx keep slipping off,so went and got my LM crunch,and it worked great. :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on November 20, 2012, 12:49:28 AM
I changed the stuck-on-door-and-painted-over lock of my new house's front door using just a Surge. The idea was to also use my beloved battery powered screwdriver / drill to unscrew old screws, create new holes and screw the new screws but it seems like my wife managed to deplete both its batteries the last couple of days and haven't recharged them. :facepalm: Bad thing: depleted batteries and much more manual work. Good thing: my wife loves doing repair jobs using my tools which she adores. Verdict: I am a lucky guy :)

It looks like Surge is becoming my goto tool for everyday jobs. The pry tool have ...pried, :D opened and broke open things, without sweat, that I wouldn't try if there wasn't the failsafe of the 25 years warranty. The awl has pierced so many different materials and scratched and marked... The saw... You get my drift... And every time I (ab)use it, it behaves like it is never going to die on me... Like I am on test, not it.

I, also, used the wire cutter to cut two - longer than I wanted - screws that hold some new drawer handles with Disney figures for my daughters' nightstands.

Can you blame me that I love this tool? :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on November 20, 2012, 07:23:24 PM
i laid 3 bedroom carpets in my friends new house, with noting more than a 'stanley knife' and the scissors on my swisscamp (good old faithful :D ) and dismantled the old alarm system with a champ/wave combo  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 21, 2012, 01:38:00 AM
Used the P-51 on my keys to take a little chunk out of my right index finger.  :(  I didn't realize the piece of tape I use to keep it closed had fallen off, reached into my pocket to grab my flashlight and OW!  :ahhh That hurt!
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ashley on November 21, 2012, 01:39:53 AM
What a dork ^^^^ :)) :)) :))

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on November 21, 2012, 04:27:41 AM
Used the new BO Blast to rip off the saftey guard off two new Boston Bruins Bic lighters.Couldnt believe they were even sold in a NY cumberland farms store. I miss hockey so much.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on November 21, 2012, 11:11:19 AM
What a dork ^^^^ :)) :)) :))

Get a room, you two! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on November 21, 2012, 02:59:24 PM
Used the P-51 on my keys to take a little chunk out of my right index finger.  :(  I didn't realize the piece of tape I use to keep it closed had fallen off, reached into my pocket to grab my flashlight and OW!  :ahhh That hurt!

:whistle:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 21, 2012, 03:08:43 PM
Used the P-51 on my keys to take a little chunk out of my right index finger.  :(  I didn't realize the piece of tape I use to keep it closed had fallen off, reached into my pocket to grab my flashlight and OW!  :ahhh That hurt!

:whistle:


(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/PB21002.jpg)
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/PB210023.jpg)

 :whistle:

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(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx122/50ft-trad/P1000245.jpg)

What a dork ^^^^ :)) :)) :))

Get a room, you two! :D

 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on November 21, 2012, 03:26:02 PM
Lots of Morricone fans around here, ha? :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 21, 2012, 05:11:56 PM
Lots of Morricone fans around here, ha? :rofl:

 :rofl:  I'm walking through the store whistling that theme now! 

Al- what is that, a piece of shrink tubing?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 21, 2012, 05:37:57 PM
Bicycle inner tube  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on November 22, 2012, 05:49:49 PM
Skeletool and crusty bread bowl construction.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 25, 2012, 03:24:37 AM
Used my Spirit-X to pull stuck cartridges out of a rifle today. I think my extractor is broken.   :(
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tattoosteve99 on November 25, 2012, 04:11:19 AM
Used my all black charge XTi with the bits to fix my dryer :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 25, 2012, 04:29:04 AM
Used my all black charge XTi with the bits to fix my dryer :)

Nice.   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on November 25, 2012, 07:17:55 AM
Used the Charge TTi to trim up the Christmas tree yesterday, and to make adjustments on the wife's new stroller today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 25, 2012, 01:50:55 PM
Today, I used a Gerber Dime as a pair of forceps and Victorinox Scissors (on an Alox mod) to remove a wound drain and stitches on my 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier.

Both performed flawlessly and my dog is fine. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 25, 2012, 09:39:56 PM
Today, I used a Gerber Dime as a pair of forceps and Victorinox Scissors (on an Alox mod) to remove a wound drain and stitches on my 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier.

Both performed flawlessly and my dog is fine. :D


Sounds like nasty work.  :(  Glad to hear your Pup is doing well though.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on November 25, 2012, 10:00:08 PM
Today, I used a Gerber Dime as a pair of forceps and Victorinox Scissors (on an Alox mod) to remove a wound drain and stitches on my 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier.

Both performed flawlessly and my dog is fine. :D


Sounds like nasty work.  :(  Glad to hear your Pup is doing well though.  :tu:
+1 :tu: I have two Jack Russell's :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pignut71 on November 25, 2012, 10:32:20 PM
Today I used my swiss tool spirit and my Topeak mini ratchet to build a unit from Ikea. Then I used my super tinker to make some boxes to post some eBay items (from recycled cardboard packaging from the ikea item).

All good.

Atb, Jon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: n4vgm on November 26, 2012, 05:05:47 PM
On Saturday I used my Squirt PS4 to disassemble the coin collector in the copier cash box at the library I work (it had pennys jammed inside the hopper). Boy, was that fun!  :D

The repairman is here now (Monday) to reassemble it.  :oops:

So far "the Boss" just thinks it's a regular service call!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 26, 2012, 05:15:03 PM
A couple of days ago I use the LM Squirt E4 to strip some wires that could not be reached by bigger wire strippers.

Worked very well!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 01, 2012, 11:27:02 PM
I went shopping today, and as part of the haul I came back with a load of unshelled nuts as the festive stuff has started making an appearance. Just sitting in front of the PC now, I broke out the nut-cracking/fish-scaling/jar-opening kitchen based multitool I still need to take piccies of  ::)

Hazlenust no probles, wallnuts no issues (though only need the tool for the last one as two squeezed in the hand always crack one anyway). Almonds ... no go! Time to break out the Core! Nope! Swissgrip ... still no! SOG Powerlock - now we're talking  :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 02, 2012, 05:40:12 AM
I used my wave today to crimp track connectors on my N gauge railway.  I am in the test phase of designing a layout for my son and I .  I hope to have the cash to start the foundation soon, and lay some flex track(not as much crimping as it is in 3 foot sections).

I also use my super duper every trusty Vic supertinker every day to:

Trim my beard
Cut my bread for lunch
open cans of chili for dinner
pry various things with the flathead
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on December 02, 2012, 06:41:27 AM
Did nire to the dollshouse project saturday ,was outside in the freezing cold for 4 hours but had my charge ti with me so wad all good  :tu: i used the wood saw a lot and the bit driver and the blade  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on December 03, 2012, 07:51:24 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on December 04, 2012, 01:44:40 AM
A bit of a strange one... I got a Williams Sonoma catalogue in the mail today. I don't normally buy stuff from them, but have gotten a few things in the past, so I like flipping through their catalogues. But this one had its center spine staple half out, and sticking out kind of dangerously. I used my little Sheffield's pliers to pull the staple out.

Also, I opened a can of beef ravioli with the can opener of my Spirit X. Every now and then, I do this just to try to get more comfortable with the Vic can opener, since the Spirit X is the MT in my bug-out bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on December 04, 2012, 01:33:25 PM
Used my Charge large flat screwdriver to pry the back off a moisture meter.  It had fallen apart internally - the 25 year old sticky tape that had been holding it together had lost all its "stick".  A couple of dabs of plastic glue and its back in action. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 08, 2012, 11:04:56 PM
Today the MP600 Pro Scout was the champ.  :tu:  I used the file to smooth out a burr on some shelving that cut one of the guys at work, the pliers fixed a wallpaper steamer, the quick connect on the hose was stuck.  The can opener opened tint cans, and the Phillips driver tightened the clamp on my Lansky when my Sodbuster Jr. needed a touch up after busting boxes all day.  Tried to use it to work on a turbine paint sprayer, and it got the housing off, but couldn't get the fan unstuck.  :(  A well-placed love tap from a steel toed work boot did the trick though...  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on December 09, 2012, 12:55:02 AM
Used the Skeletool CX to open up my home server cause of a strange rattle in it. Turns out my power supply is dying on me. :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 09, 2012, 02:28:27 AM
I used the large flat driver on my wave to pry off the side panel on my dryer today.  The Teflon slides on the upper bearing had worn out and the lower felt seal came  apart.  I replaced them but discovered the green load bearing slides had also worn out and I was missing an adjustment leg and plate.  So another $25 in parts after shipping bringing the total repair cost to $50.  Cheaper than a new dryer!

Sent from a Galaxy S3 far, far away using R2D2.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on December 09, 2012, 05:23:37 PM
Used my Balance for various tasks while putting up Christmas decorations. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 09, 2012, 06:20:26 PM
Me and my brother have just just moved my parent's bedroom today, and had to fully dismantle the bed and wardrobes in the process, and of course put them back together again. Total dedicated tools were a small claw hammer, and an allen key. Most of the work was multitools though. Me armed with a Spirit X, and him armed with his CS4 (which was the one I had when I did my comparison with the Deluxe Tinker). On my part the philips, pry tool, small flat driver, pliers and chisel got the glory. I know he used the philips and pliers, but beyond that I'm not sure
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on December 09, 2012, 06:48:32 PM
Well it was yesterday, but my Style PS opened a bag a peanuts for a nice lady sitting next to me on the plane.    :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heirphoto on December 09, 2012, 06:55:54 PM
Use my Wingman to change the lint trap screen on my washing machine discharge hose. It was handy for clipping off the old zip tie and cinching up the new one. Nothing big deal really but it is always handy and easier than going into the tool box for a razor knife and small pliers.

I like my Charge Ti much better but the Wingman is a cheap, easy pocket carry tool for the little stuff.

Tony
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on December 09, 2012, 07:44:15 PM
Used my Dime to open up my Mossy Oak steering wheel cover and Mossy Oak seat covers for my Jeep Wrangler
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on December 12, 2012, 06:53:56 PM
 :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 12, 2012, 08:49:59 PM
Today I used my swiss tool spirit and my Topeak mini ratchet to build a unit from Ikea. Then I used my super tinker to make some boxes to post some eBay items (from recycled cardboard packaging from the ikea item).

All good.

Atb, Jon.

Going green?¿?


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on December 14, 2012, 10:02:35 PM
For all Pockettool X(Leatherman) owners!!  This morning I used the flat pry edge of my Piranha to scrap an extra thick layer of frost off the windows of my car.

Works far better than a regular scraper :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sotto on December 15, 2012, 12:51:04 AM
I had to change out the fluorescent bulbs in a ceiling fixture and used my titanium .45 auto disassembly tool and prybar/bottle opener to pry open the stuck latches that let the hinged cover open up to expose the bulbs. Worked like a prybar.   ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on December 15, 2012, 01:31:35 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on December 15, 2012, 08:04:37 PM
Yesterday my Handyman and Electrician plus got quite a work out . The saw and skinning blade on the E + were used to open up a live electrical box that had been drywalled over , and sported no cover ! I probed for it with a short fiberglass rod , and cut a small hole with the skinning knife to expose the top of the box , and get the saw into play .

The Handyman pen blade helped extract a bunch of small splinters , and took the outer jacket off a lot of Romex . I used the metal saw on the Handyman to cut the head off a badly camed out screw , so that another box could be extracted .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on December 15, 2012, 10:56:56 PM
the large flathead screwdriver on my wave gets used every day (or four times a day) to undo the locks on the engine compartment of my truck.


BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY - Those scissors are the only way I can get into my bloody premixed caramel latte packets!


(Uhh, I mean. I skinned a crocodile....yup. )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on December 15, 2012, 11:53:56 PM
I used my Gerber Dime to .... Open a beer or 3....open a bag of coal as it is getting quite cold and had to light my stove,and last but not least , open a box of cupcake mix for my daughter,  YUMMY!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 16, 2012, 06:39:57 AM
the large flathead screwdriver on my wave gets used every day (or four times a day) to undo the locks on the engine compartment of my truck.


BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY - Those scissors are the only way I can get into my bloody premixed caramel latte packets!


(Uhh, I mean. I skinned a crocodile....yup. )

 :rofl: :rofl:

I used the serrated blade on my Wave today to slice off a low hanging branch that was bugging me in my yard.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on December 16, 2012, 06:40:50 PM
I used my Swisstool Spirit to help me start my bike - a Yamaha XT - after three cold weeks unused and parked outside.

A couple of days ago...
After many (many) tries to start the engine, the battery finally gave up and the cylinder already had more fuel than it could burn... Hotwiring with my car, was enough for the starter to work but the excess fuel in cylinder was a deal braker...

Today I tried again a bit more prepared. Using ST Spirit:
- Long flat screwdriver unscrewed the side plastics which cover the battery.
- Blade cut some tape which I placed on a straw to widen straw's "mouth" enough to fit under the carburator's overflow tip (ok, I could just do that with my hands or my teeth but, where's the fun in that :D).
- Long philips unscrewed the overflow valve so I could empty the carburator from fuel into a small plastic bowl (so I could turn fully ON the gas to give the cylinder all the air it wants to burn excess fuel, while clicking the starter, without adding more fuel to the cylinder. Also, fuel switch was turned off so it couldn't send any more fuel to the carburator).

Thankfully, all went well and my bike was running again in about ten minutes :salute:

Also used: battery hotwiring cables, a fire extinguisher (well, not really used but stayed there just in case :D ), glasses, my wife in car's driver seat keeping car's rpm a bit higher than default, my two daughters playing in the car and hitting the horn a couple of times >:D (little devils).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on December 16, 2012, 07:46:18 PM
Hail to the Spirit  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on December 17, 2012, 07:07:38 PM
I used my swisstool sprit x today on assembling Christmas toys.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: badwolf on December 17, 2012, 09:25:17 PM
I used the scissors on my VIC DofE tool :tool: to change my mums leg bandage, VIC scissors are awesome :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on December 18, 2012, 11:09:40 AM
Fixed 2 laptops, an ATM, a kids toy, trimmed my toenails and opened my beer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on December 18, 2012, 07:17:00 PM
Used my gerber diesel to remove/replace a battery on a truck I had in storage. Worked great.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: KDX on December 19, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
I used the scissors on my Deluxe Tinker to cut open an envelope that came in the mail which had a PS4 in it. I made pizza for supper and decided to try the can opener on the DT for some mushrooms and tried the can opener on my Juice S2 with the pineapple. Both worked well. I'm such a wild man. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on December 19, 2012, 04:53:03 PM
Used my Cadet SAK to remove and replace car tag. Used the small screwdriver tip on the can opener on + head screws. Works great on + screws.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: KDX on December 19, 2012, 06:45:29 PM
I used my Juice S2 to take the cover off an electronic lock to replace the batteries.
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Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on December 19, 2012, 08:09:00 PM
I used my Juice S2 to take the cover off an electronic lock to replace the batteries.

I've been thinking of buying a juice s2!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on December 20, 2012, 01:04:56 AM
I used my Juice S2 to take the cover off an electronic lock to replace the batteries.

I've been thinking of buying a juice s2!
Buy one! Everyone should own an S2 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 20, 2012, 06:38:50 PM
A couple of weeks ago, one of the contractors we deal with broke his wrist.  Today he came in to the store, complaining that the new cast he had put on today was too tight around his thumb.  The MP600's file took care of that.  :tu:  :)  I took a pic, I'll try to post it later when I get home.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 20, 2012, 10:14:28 PM
Here's the pic I took.  Just filed down the cutout for the thumb a bit, made it a bit more comfortable for him.  :tu:  Plaster dust is a bit of a pain to get out of the file by the way...

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Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on December 20, 2012, 11:21:02 PM
Used the file/screwdriver on a leatherman style ps to pry up the drain stopper
on the bathroom sink.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: KDX on December 20, 2012, 11:32:51 PM
I used the scissors on my SAK to cut open the cure and seasoning packages for some sausage I made today and used the file on my PS4 to take to corrosion off a battery terminal on a wall clock.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 21, 2012, 03:14:51 AM
Here's the pic I took.  Just filed down the cutout for the thumb a bit, made it a bit more comfortable for him.  :tu:  Plaster dust is a bit of a pain to get out of the file by the way...

Nice work Tom!¡!

Used the file/screwdriver on a leatherman style ps to pry up the drain stopper
on the bathroom sink.

Cool reflection of you on the faucet SAZ!¡!

I used the scissors on my SAK to cut open the cure and seasoning packages for some sausage I made today and used the file on my PS4 to take to corrosion off a battery terminal on a wall clock.


Really looking forward to see that sausage K!¡!







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Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on December 21, 2012, 03:27:54 AM
Here's the pic I took.  Just filed down the cutout for the thumb a bit, made it a bit more comfortable for him.  :tu:  Plaster dust is a bit of a pain to get out of the file by the way...

Nice work Tom!¡!

Used the file/screwdriver on a leatherman style ps to pry up the drain stopper
on the bathroom sink.

Cool reflection of you on the faucet SAZ!¡!

I used the scissors on my SAK to cut open the cure and seasoning packages for some sausage I made today and used the file on my PS4 to take to corrosion off a battery terminal on a wall clock.


Really looking forward to see that sausage K!¡!

Lol thnx brother. Wondered if anyone would notice lol.









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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 21, 2012, 03:34:20 AM
Yeah, I'm a photographer. I really look at images.................






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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on December 21, 2012, 05:19:20 PM
Here's the pic I took.  Just filed down the cutout for the thumb a bit, made it a bit more comfortable for him.  :tu:  Plaster dust is a bit of a pain to get out of the file by the way...

Coolest recent MT use!  :tu: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on December 21, 2012, 05:30:09 PM
Used a victorinox rambler scissors to cut off the
top of a drink mix packet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on December 23, 2012, 01:38:11 PM
Used my Wave yesterday to dismantle and then rebuild a whole ikea closet. Funny thing, the friend that helped me had some screwdrivers, but the bits on my wave actually worked better  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on December 23, 2012, 06:47:23 PM
I drive a refrigerated truck for a living at the moment, and the other day I was driving down a dirt road and as I pulled onto the highway, the wind caught the panel that covers the top of the condenser and yanked it up, right over the rings that hold it to it's latch posts.  These are pretty stout split rings, and they got bent up pretty bad. 

Seeing as how I can't drive the truck with that panel flapping around, I had to fix it.  There are no tools on my truck but I always have my wave on my hip so I climbed to the top of my rig and took a look.  The rings had been squished because they were pulled through the panel, so I had to use my wave's pliers to get them off the posts in order to close the panel.  Then I threaded them through the eyelets and bent them so that the same thing couldn't happen again.  While doing this I dropped one of them into the condenser compartment behind the motor.  The space is only about an inch and a half wide, not wide enough for my hand, and the ring was about 6 inches in.  I extended the handles on my wave and pulled out the can opener, and was able to hook the ring and drag it to where I could reach it. 

Safe to say I would have been stuck if I didn't have my wave on me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 23, 2012, 09:29:54 PM
Yesterday at the store I used my MP600 Pro Scout to put together a Big Wheel for the daughter of one of the owners.  Nice way to waste an hour on the clock.....  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on December 23, 2012, 09:32:02 PM
Great uses, guys. As a smart person said not too long ago in another thread. THIS is why we do Multitools. :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on December 23, 2012, 09:44:09 PM
Split ring wrangling with some CT41 pliers - no nails broken :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: frugalscotty on December 23, 2012, 09:52:28 PM
 :hatsoff: I used my Wenger Esquire as a gift. On my way to catch a flight home I realized I forgot my Esquire in pocket. Since I wasn't checking a bag I gifted it to an older gent attending the rental car return. His big smile let me know it was appreciated.
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Post by: enki_ck on December 23, 2012, 10:02:28 PM
Very nice of you. :salute: Have a safe trip.
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Post by: dks on December 25, 2012, 06:53:27 PM
I used my Dime to open some gifts and the Flair's pliers to move some meat around during the Barbecue.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 25, 2012, 07:56:09 PM
Almost all of mine got used today to open presents. LMs, SAKs and knives.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on December 26, 2012, 03:27:37 AM
Used my Old Gerber Suspension to cut the zip ties on my new hiking poles.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: deputy tom on December 26, 2012, 04:58:51 AM
Last week I used my Crunch to assemble a bookshelf and anchor it to the wall. A few days ago I used my first issue Wave to assemble Christmas gifts for our grand-daughter. tom.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 27, 2012, 03:06:22 PM
I used my Victorinox Electrician and Compact SAKs on Christmas for opening various items.  Yesterday I used the small sheepsfoot blade on the Electrician to open a small makeup container for my wife. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on December 27, 2012, 08:47:10 PM
Used my Rebar to pull Cotter Pins on my snow plow feet to adjust them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on December 28, 2012, 08:37:30 PM
My first day carrying my new Spirit X and.... nothing, no use for it at all. I need to go break something so I can fix it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on December 28, 2012, 08:38:20 PM
My first day carrying my new Spirit X and.... nothing, no use for it at all. I need to go break something so I can fix it.
That's the spirit!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 28, 2012, 09:05:05 PM
My first day carrying my new Spirit X and.... nothing, no use for it at all. I need to go break something so I can fix it.

I know what you mean.  Sometimes I will wander around just looking for possible reasons to use my multitools :D  It's funny too, because I have fixed things and taken care of things that I may otherwise not have bothered with had I not become addicted to multitools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on December 29, 2012, 02:55:54 AM
My Vic. Handyman got a fair bit of use today - Hacksaw , pen blade , and cap lifter .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heirphoto on December 29, 2012, 04:57:22 AM
Yesterday I tightened ever door hinge screw upstairs with a bit inserted into my Leatherman Crunch. Today I had to work on my Davis weather station and a plant hanger next to it nearly pokes my eye out when I get near it so I used a flat driver bit in my Skeletool to remove the offending plant hanger till spring.

Had a Wingman in my pocket too just in case.

Oh well, maybe something bigger will break tomorrow!

Tony
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 29, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Used the large Phillips bit on my Balance to tighten the head on my snow shovel, and the blade to open a bag of ice melt.  Sure need both here today!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 29, 2012, 09:27:25 PM
Used the large Phillips bit on my Balance to tighten the head on my snow shovel, and the blade to open a bag of ice melt.  Sure need both here today!

I see a connection here

Nope.

Rock salt or calcium chloride for ice melting?

 :whistle:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 29, 2012, 09:30:31 PM
 :D Yep, they're calling for 4-6" today.  My answer to that question by the way is calcium chloride - it doesn't destroy the cement steps and walkways like salt does.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 29, 2012, 09:31:35 PM
:D Yep, they're calling for 4-6" today.  My answer to that question by the way is calcium chloride - it doesn't destroy the cement steps and walkways like salt does.

We don't get enough for it to matter either way. So I said rock salt
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 29, 2012, 10:40:31 PM
Alox rambler cut the tags off my new sofa (which I forgot to do yesterday  ::) )
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on December 29, 2012, 10:45:19 PM
Used my Sideclip to tighten some shelves in my daughters room. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on December 30, 2012, 01:12:20 AM
Nuffink!

Not a saugage of SAKtivity here today :o
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on December 30, 2012, 01:23:07 AM
FINALLY!! a use for the silly flat drivers on my S2!

I could find my small screw drivers so the flat drivers to take apart and tune my mill and lathe today.

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Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 30, 2012, 01:57:21 AM
Used mylk Farmer to fix the barn doors
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 01, 2013, 04:36:17 PM
Used my Balance to tighten the handle on a frying pan.  Very important!  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 01, 2013, 08:02:45 PM
Used my BO Wave yesterday to assemble a set of wooden tractors for my son that he got for Christmas.  The phillips did all the work really, but I did have to turn the bit around to flathead for one screw, one that I had to supply since the kit manufacturers failed to include one that was long enough.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: KDX on January 02, 2013, 12:17:14 AM
I used my Super Tool 300 and the scissors on my Deluxe Tinker (cutting packaging) putting up some extra shelving in the pantry and closet the last couple of days.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 02, 2013, 12:25:25 AM
Gerber Balance: Tightened up a door handle, opened a couple of beers, and cut the cellophane off a DVD box set I got for Crimbo
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Travis Autry on January 02, 2013, 04:30:20 AM
I went light today and tried out the Spirit S that arrived yesterday.  The awl marked drilling holes for hanging shelf brackets.  The small slotted driver was used to apply tension to toggle bolt screws while I tightened them.  The blade, which cut marvelously, was used on several boxes.

I think I'm going to like this smaller SwissTool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 02, 2013, 04:52:11 AM
I went light today and tried out the Spirit S that arrived yesterday.  The awl marked drilling holes for hanging shelf brackets.  The small slotted driver was used to apply tension to toggle bolt screws while I tightened them.  The blade, which cut marvelously, was used on several boxes.

I think I'm going to like this smaller SwissTool.

That's really cool Travis, it's great when a tool meets and beats your expectations.  I was never so pleased as when I found that I loved my Wave.  It was a tool I had hated for a long time and even posted bad things about it, but in the end I really love it and use it more than any other.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 02, 2013, 06:09:00 AM


That's really cool Travis, it's great when a tool meets and beats your expectations.  I was never so pleased as when I found that I loved my Wave.  It was a tool I had hated for a long time and even posted bad things about it, but in the end I really love it and use it more than any other.
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Yes that is cool.  So why did you initially hate the Wave?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 02, 2013, 06:17:38 AM

Yes that is cool.  So why did you initially hate the Wave?

The first one I got had loose blades, so they came open whenever I used the screwdrivers.  I never tried again for a long time, but I got a steal on a charge one day and it was a perfect unit.  I decided to give the Wave another shot, this time a BO version,  and it has been my best friend ever since.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 02, 2013, 06:33:25 AM

Yes that is cool.  So why did you initially hate the Wave?

The first one I got had loose blades, so they came open whenever I used the screwdrivers.  I never tried again for a long time, but I got a steal on a charge one day and it was a perfect unit.  I decided to give the Wave another shot, this time a BO version,  and it has been my best friend ever since.

Oh I see.  I have had similar issues with a Charge, along with a poor main blade edge grind.  I sent it back and got a perfectly fit one in return.  Not sure what the deal is with the random QC issues at Leatherman as I've heard other similar stories to ours.  The thing is, when you get a good one, it is a great tool that is fun to use.  It's just too bad Leatherman can be hit and miss at times. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 02, 2013, 08:43:11 AM

Yes that is cool.  So why did you initially hate the Wave?

The first one I got had loose blades, so they came open whenever I used the screwdrivers.  I never tried again for a long time, but I got a steal on a charge one day and it was a perfect unit.  I decided to give the Wave another shot, this time a BO version,  and it has been my best friend ever since.

Oh I see.  I have had similar issues with a Charge, along with a poor main blade edge grind.  I sent it back and got a perfectly fit one in return.  Not sure what the deal is with the random QC issues at Leatherman as I've heard other similar stories to ours.  The thing is, when you get a good one, it is a great tool that is fun to use.  It's just too bad Leatherman can be hit and miss at times.

Yea, they can be.  But when you get a good new one, they are realllllly hard to beat.

I certainly prefer the older tools but I'm not so sure I like them for EDC or if I like the idea of them.  They are beautiful.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heirphoto on January 02, 2013, 10:10:32 PM
used my Leatherman Sideclip Phillips driver to install a screw in the wall to hold a 2013 calander at work.

Tony
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 03, 2013, 12:04:10 AM
Nothing special for me today just playing with my S2 atm :think: Might use it to hang a new canvas of a Nub cigar I got y'day from the cigar shop :think:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on January 03, 2013, 12:45:45 AM
Used my s2 flat but to change out a needle on Betty. Then used the scissors to clip some threads followed by a thread guide adjustment with the plier head.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on January 03, 2013, 03:04:12 AM
Today I used the awl on my CS4 on my scratch bingo ticket, and I won!

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 03, 2013, 03:56:40 PM
Used the large flathead on the Rebar to tighten the handle on a frying pan.  Used the can/bottle opener to pop the top off a Sam Adams Winter Lager :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 03, 2013, 05:31:36 PM
I suppose there could be a thread for Stupid Human Multitool Tricks but I'll share my story here nonetheless. I was manager at a small plant where production had shut down due to a blown fuse.  Thinking myself qualified to fix such things due to my farm background, I opened the electrical panel with my Leatherman flat screwdriver and proceeded to pry out the fuse with the same tool.  There ensued a brilliant flash and a shower of burning metal, followed by the realization that I had managed to contact two high-tension leads, and melted a good portion of my tool. It wasn't long after this that I realized how lucky I was not to have been the main conductor of the massive current, as had been my trusty Leatherman tool. I managed to clean it up a bit, but carried it for years after as a constant reminder of my moment of incredible stupidity.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 03, 2013, 06:08:56 PM
I suppose there could be a thread for Stupid Human Multitool Tricks but I'll share my story here nonetheless. I was manager at a small plant where production had shut down due to a blown fuse.  Thinking myself qualified to fix such things due to my farm background, I opened the electrical panel with my Leatherman flat screwdriver and proceeded to pry out the fuse with the same tool.  There ensued a brilliant flash and a shower of burning metal, followed by the realization that I had managed to contact two high-tension leads, and melted a good portion of my tool. It wasn't long after this that I realized how lucky I was not to have been the main conductor of the massive current, as had been my trusty Leatherman tool. I managed to clean it up a bit, but carried it for years after as a constant reminder of my moment of incredible stupidity.

Wow man, cool story.  Sounds like you were very lucky  :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on January 03, 2013, 07:09:24 PM
Now you know why multitools aren't the preferred choice of electricians. :D Always use insulated tools when working with electricity. :tu: Do you have a pic of that tool?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 03, 2013, 07:21:16 PM
Now you know why multitools aren't the preferred choice of electricians. :D Always use insulated tools when working with electricity. :tu: Do you have a pic of that tool?
I don't have it anymore, but try to imagine what it would look like if you used it as a welding rod.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 03, 2013, 07:23:33 PM
Juice blade to open the mail... pretty quiet round here! ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sir_mike on January 03, 2013, 07:27:32 PM
Used my Pioneer to open two packages that contained the 125th anniversary climbers!  Impulse buy cause I never had one! :)

More stuff on the way.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 03, 2013, 07:35:01 PM
Here's a couple of pics of the pictures I hung last night. The third is the Nub cigar canvas and the fourth is a painting my youngest daughter did for me this past Christmas. I used the smallest screwdriver to :pok: holes in the wall to start for anchors and the phillips screwdriver to put the screws in :think: :rofl:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on January 03, 2013, 08:21:50 PM
You certainly love your cigars, don't you? :D
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Post by: nuphoria on January 03, 2013, 08:40:21 PM
Ooooh, cigars.... I though someone had set fire to Mr Hanky this Christmas Poo :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on January 03, 2013, 08:54:38 PM
You certainly love your cigars, don't you? :D

I can't wait myself till we go to Cuba this spring and I can get some cheap rum and some good Cuban cigars  :drool: 

I haven't used my MT for anything today as I forgot it and my phone at home  :twak: :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 03, 2013, 08:57:01 PM
Ooooh, cigars.... I though someone had set fire to Mr Hanky this Christmas Poo :ahhh

 :rofl:

Ewww
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 03, 2013, 09:03:43 PM

I don't have it anymore, but try to imagine what it would look like if you used it as a welding rod.


   (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/elec2.gif)    Shocking story

Glad you are still with us  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 03, 2013, 09:18:44 PM
I like cigars too, but I haven't had one it what seems like forever. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: steveje on January 04, 2013, 02:26:50 AM
I replaced the battery on my Harley Sportster today with my Rebar.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 04, 2013, 03:35:45 AM
You certainly love your cigars, don't you? :D

Love is putting it mildly Enki...............

I like cigars too, but I haven't had one it what seems like forever. 

I smoke 4-6 a day usually. It's kinda difficult to smoke that many as it's cold outside. When I go over to the shop, I'll smoke even more :think: :think: :think: So tasty!¡!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 04, 2013, 01:20:19 PM
The tale of "Little Chernobyl:"

Back in the eighties, when the Leatherman multitool was the niftiest new thing, I used to carry one on my belt. A co-worker nicknamed it "David." I didn't get it at first, but then it twigged, "Oh, David Leatherman... Dumb!"

One day at the plant where I worked, things were starting to go wrong, and my co-worker was scrambling to turn off a large valve to avoid all sorts of chaos that might ensue if he didn't do so quickly.  In his haste, the handle broke off.  After a brief moment for both of us, of chagrin and awful anticipation, he yelled, "Give me David!"  I was puzzled, and he yelled again "David Leatherman!"  I pulled out my multitool and handed it to him. He unfolded it, gripped the nub of the valve and shut it off.  Quick thinking on his part, not mine. It was the first of many times my Leatherman tool would save the day, over the years to come.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 04, 2013, 03:37:44 PM
You certainly love your cigars, don't you? :D

Love is putting it mildly Enki...............

I like cigars too, but I haven't had one it what seems like forever. 

I smoke 4-6 a day usually. It's kinda difficult to smoke that many as it's cold outside. When I go over to the shop, I'll smoke even more :think: :think: :think: So tasty!¡!

Oh I miss them.  Unfortunately (well, not really :)) I quit smoking about 11 months ago.  I do miss it at times.  I can't say that I feel any better as I put on some weight since quitting.  I say which is worse, getting winded and feeling out of shape because of gaining weight, or because of smoking?  Guess it's a tossup, but not smoking has it's obvious benefits.  Plus I smell better now to the non-smokers, and can pick up the scent of a smoker :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 04, 2013, 04:11:07 PM
Did a snow trip up in the Sierras with my wife and kids last week for four days.  My ST300 was an awesome help for the frequent chain installations and removals I had to do.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on January 04, 2013, 04:18:06 PM
One day at the plant where I worked, things were starting to go wrong

You should email this to Leatherman and they will put it on their website's "Tool Tales".  They would most certainly add it to their stories.  Last year I wrote them about my 10 year old son:  http://www.leatherman.com/Products/story?id=1654&c=70
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Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 04, 2013, 04:52:00 PM
One day at the plant where I worked, things were starting to go wrong

You should email this to Leatherman and they will put it on their website's "Tool Tales".  They would most certainly add it to their stories.  Last year I wrote them about my 10 year old son:  http://www.leatherman.com/Products/story?id=1654&c=70

Cool Story!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 04, 2013, 04:58:05 PM
Used my Leatherman Juice S2 to remove and replace a broken roller on a closet door.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 04, 2013, 05:13:37 PM
I couldn't count the times I started a job with a Leatherman, intending to go and get the proper tools when it got difficult, but ended up completing the job with the Leatherman anyway.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Boyen on January 04, 2013, 09:03:52 PM
So I walked into the kitchen, only to find my flex plastic kitchen cutting board melting on the electric kitchen stove. So after putting it off (no-one knows how it got on in the first place) I used my dcf tool to pry off all the goo-ey melted plastic while the stove was still hot. It did its work great I have to say  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 04, 2013, 09:39:03 PM
So I walked into the kitchen, only to find my flex plastic kitchen cutting board melting on the electric kitchen stove. So after putting it off (no-one knows how it got on in the first place) I used my dcf tool to pry off all the goo-ey melted plastic while the stove was still hot. It did its work great I have to say  :salute:
Plugging in a clothes iron while it's sitting on a plastic shelf can give you the same sort of results.  Melted into the carpet also. Don't ask me how I managed to get out of paying the college dorm's damage deposit when I moved out.  :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 04, 2013, 10:50:01 PM
I couldn't count the times I started a job with a Leatherman, intending to go and get the proper tools when it got difficult, but ended up completing the job with the Leatherman anyway.
I always reach for an MT first!  Only get a dedicated tool if the MT I've grabbed for the task can't actually do the job.  In fact, I'd say I use an MT and a SAK for small tasks more often than dedicated tools! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Warfusion on January 04, 2013, 11:42:11 PM
Lent my skeletool to my mom so she could make holes in a sheet she needed lol

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 05, 2013, 02:52:45 AM
Used the blade on my Rambler to open a box, cut packing tape, and peal film off of the control panel of a new microwave.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 05, 2013, 04:15:59 AM
Used my juice s2 to disassemble a TV stand so I could wall mount it.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 05, 2013, 05:08:01 AM
I used my MUT this morning to cut the wire that controlled the passenger side mirror after I crunched my SUV into a mesquite tree and dirt pile. Worked like a champ!¡! :tu:




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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 05, 2013, 05:36:29 AM
Finally got to use my new Spirit X today. Mostly for cutting down boxes, but also used the wire cutters on some Cat-5, and the Phillips was used to adjust a security camera. Naturally it excelled at all of these, the driver didn't even slip!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 05, 2013, 06:57:59 AM
I've been using the magnifying glass on my new Explorer to look at all kinds of things, just for the fun of it :)  I'm glad I broke down and caved to the urge to get it.  It's a very versatile SAK.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 05, 2013, 08:37:26 AM
Am I the only one who uses the SAK magnifying glass by holding it up near my eye?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 05, 2013, 08:46:23 AM
My first day carrying my new Spirit X and.... nothing, no use for it at all. I need to go break something so I can fix it.

Better to have it and not need it,than need it and not have it ::) :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 05, 2013, 08:54:20 AM
Am I the only one who uses the SAK magnifying glass by holding it up near my eye?

No you're not.  That seems to be the best way to use it as far as I can tell so far. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 05, 2013, 08:55:44 AM
My first day carrying my new Spirit X and.... nothing, no use for it at all. I need to go break something so I can fix it.

Better to have it and not need it,than need it and not have it ::) :pok:

Exactly :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on January 05, 2013, 10:04:23 AM
Am I the only one who uses the SAK magnifying glass by holding it up near my eye?

No you're not.  That seems to be the best way to use it as far as I can tell so far.

Same here.  Best way to use magnifiers it to hold the lens up to your eye and then move the object into focus.  If the object can't move then move your head. :D
Title: Re: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 05, 2013, 11:35:42 AM
I've been using the magnifying glass on my new Explorer to look at all kinds of things, just for the fun of it :)  I'm glad I broke down and caved to the urge to get it.  It's a very versatile SAK.

I just ordered an explorer for that reason.  The magnifier is an awesome tool and i have been missing it since my swisschamp was lost in our move.

Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hawkchucker on January 05, 2013, 01:59:13 PM
Used my Vic tools chisle to scrape old adhesive off Destinees recurve so another rest could be put on
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on January 05, 2013, 02:41:21 PM
I used my Dime to scratch off a losing lottery ticket
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 05, 2013, 06:11:06 PM
Used my black alox cadet to open a bottle of coke!
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on January 05, 2013, 08:23:23 PM
Starting holes to install a pot tack above my window. My newly minted pocket clipped Spirit x.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/06/3a3ysyru.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 05, 2013, 09:13:55 PM
Nothing practical, but I did get them out to play show and tell for some friends :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 06, 2013, 01:58:21 AM
Just purchased a Squirt ES4 and a Klarus Mi X6 to share the keychain:

(http://www.swissknifeshop.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/e/s/es4_adx1000.jpg)(http://www.newpard.com/product_images/uploaded_images/klarus-mix6-3.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tootal2 on January 06, 2013, 03:11:21 AM
I used my Leatherman 831612 Style PS To remove a old 1.5 tb harddrive from my computer and replace it with a 3tb harddrive. I also filed down my finger nails and clip my nose hair.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 06, 2013, 05:24:33 AM
I've been using the magnifying glass on my new Explorer to look at all kinds of things, just for the fun of it :)  I'm glad I broke down and caved to the urge to get it.  It's a very versatile SAK.

I just ordered an explorer for that reason.  The magnifier is an awesome tool and i have been missing it since my swisschamp was lost in our move.

Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.



That was the main reason I wanted the Explorer.  Plus it's the smallest SAK that has the magnifying glass (as far as I know).  I didn't want anything with too many layers, and I think 4 layers is my limit.  And I have been having lots of fun with the mag glass :D :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 06, 2013, 05:26:06 AM
I used my Leatherman 831612 Style PS To remove a old 1.5 tb harddrive from my computer and replace it with a 3tb harddrive. I also filed down my finger nails and clip my nose hair.

Hey, welcome to MT.O :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 06, 2013, 05:33:14 AM
I've been using the magnifying glass on my new Explorer to look at all kinds of things, just for the fun of it :)  I'm glad I broke down and caved to the urge to get it.  It's a very versatile SAK.

I just ordered an explorer for that reason.  The magnifier is an awesome tool and i have been missing it since my swisschamp was lost in our move.

Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.



That was the main reason I wanted the Explorer.  Plus it's the smallest SAK that has the magnifying glass (as far as I know).  I didn't want anything with too many layers, and I think 4 layers is my limit.  And I have been having lots of fun with the mag glass :D :tu:

It's the smallest readily available SAK with a magnifier for sure, but there are two and three layer models with it as well they are just rare.  The Scientist and Yeoman spring to mind.  Boy I would love a Yeoman.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 06, 2013, 05:39:53 AM
I used my Leatherman 831612 Style PS To remove a old 1.5 tb harddrive from my computer and replace it with a 3tb harddrive. I also filed down my finger nails and clip my nose hair.

The mrs told me I needed to to this today :think: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Welcome tp MT.O Tootal2!¡!

I used my Juice S2 knife & scissors to clip excess line on knot tying today while I was kayak fishing today for trout on the Guadeloupe River north of San Antonio, Texas. No MT use images on this one, sorry :oops: Had a great time fishing and relaxing on the water though :tu: :D

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 06, 2013, 05:41:29 AM
I always make sure I have a pair of scissors in my EDC that have the capability of trimming both beard and nose hairs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 06, 2013, 06:11:09 AM
I've been using the magnifying glass on my new Explorer to look at all kinds of things, just for the fun of it :)  I'm glad I broke down and caved to the urge to get it.  It's a very versatile SAK.

I just ordered an explorer for that reason.  The magnifier is an awesome tool and i have been missing it since my swisschamp was lost in our move.

Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.



That was the main reason I wanted the Explorer.  Plus it's the smallest SAK that has the magnifying glass (as far as I know).  I didn't want anything with too many layers, and I think 4 layers is my limit.  And I have been having lots of fun with the mag glass :D :tu:

It's the smallest readily available SAK with a magnifier for sure, but there are two and three layer models with it as well they are just rare.  The Scientist and Yeoman spring to mind.  Boy I would love a Yeoman.

Oh I didn't know that.  What do the Scientist and Yeoman have on them?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 06, 2013, 06:17:02 AM
I always make sure I have a pair of scissors in my EDC that have the capability of trimming both beard and nose hairs.

Yeah, me too.  I think scissors are a must as they are very useful.  I love my Alox Pioneer Rancher, but I wish it had scissors.  Why don't any of the large Alox models have scissors?  Oh well, that just means I have an excuse to carry another SAK along with it :tu: 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 06, 2013, 06:44:55 AM
IIRC, a TRUE yeoman has a different caplifter and it's in place of the small blade, it has the phillips/mag layer, and a scissor layer.  Backspring tools are an awl, package hook, and corkscrew.  I could be wrong on any account but that's what I remember.

The Yeoman you will find for sale is just a rebranded Explorer.  Yeoman is 3 layers, Explorer is 4.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 06, 2013, 07:41:50 AM
IIRC, a TRUE yeoman has a different caplifter and it's in place of the small blade, it has the phillips/mag layer, and a scissor layer.  Backspring tools are an awl, package hook, and corkscrew.  I could be wrong on any account but that's what I remember.

The Yeoman you will find for sale is just a rebranded Explorer.  Yeoman is 3 layers, Explorer is 4.

I like the layout of that then.  I would have preferred 3 layers, but I was willing to go with 4 on the Explorer just for the mag/phillips layer.  It sounds like the small blade was replaced by a bottle/can opener combo tool perhaps?  I would prefer that layout as I don't really need that extra small blade. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 06, 2013, 07:43:48 AM
Maybe I haven't looked hard enough but I can't ever find a real yeoman anywhere.  They are a little rare.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 06, 2013, 07:52:51 AM
Maybe I haven't looked hard enough but I can't ever find a real yeoman anywhere.  They are a little rare.

I just tried ebay real quick and there was a Cyber Yeoman and then a Boy Scout Yeoman, which was just an Explorer like you mentioned.  Nothing at all for a Scientist either.  Oh well, I do really like the Explorer, but I would have really liked the Yeoman as well by the sounds of it, even more so if it was available with Plus scales.  I'll have to keep checking I guess. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MultiMat on January 06, 2013, 03:54:56 PM
I think my 14yr old's basketball was a Angry Bird in a past life  :think: :ahhh.
It's list of victims includes -BBQ trolley's handle,BBQ fixed & swapped out of harms way with old plastic outdoor table, -old plastic outdoor table  ::) :ahhh(broken edge trimmed with Aussie Army Swisstool) ,-countless garden pots,- Rain water tank's hose connection;

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/SAM_1466_zps6c34a7a7.jpg)
I have put of fixing it as it looked like a royal PITA , so the other day I got inspired & tried to remove the broken connection with the MT in my pocket , a SOG PowerDuo.The SOG could grip the broken connection BUT as is the problem with SOGs I needed 2 hands on the pliers & I could not stop the female connection spinning,with water escaping.
Enter Schrade 6LC

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/SAM_1467_zpsd7d149bc.jpg)
The 6LC Schrade enabled me to use one hand on the MT & the other on the white female connection  8) 8) , I love these curved shaped Vise Grips , I must get a standard Irwin , non MT version of them  one day :think: :think:

Ta-Da
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Toolbox/SAM_1468_zps7dbdbea9.jpg)

After that I used my MUT too hammer out a partially broken frame mounting bolt on my Everlast speedball & the MUT & MP700 fitted the new bolt  8) 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 06, 2013, 06:31:41 PM
Had to replace an old GFCI out in a field:

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/2013-01-06_11-49-32_723.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 06, 2013, 07:43:57 PM
Nice pics guys!


I think my 14yr old's basketball was a Angry Bird in a past life

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 07, 2013, 02:11:06 AM
I used my Vic Spirit X's phillips driver to tighten the hinges on our front door. The bolt wasn't engaging in the latch and a friend recommended tightening the hinge screws to pull the door back into alignment. While there wasn't much tightening to be done, a quarter turn on several screws... it seemed to do the trick.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on January 07, 2013, 03:29:19 AM
I used my CS4 to pry the cove off of the fog lights on the Jeep to put 100 watt bulbs in. To be honest, they don't seem all that brighter than the 35 that were in them.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on January 07, 2013, 01:25:32 PM
Starting holes to install a pot tack above my window. My newly minted pocket clipped Spirit x.


The lack of a pocket clip is the only thing that keeps me from trying a Spirit X.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 07, 2013, 01:49:47 PM
Starting holes to install a pot tack above my window. My newly minted pocket clipped Spirit x.


The lack of a pocket clip is the only thing that keeps me from trying a Spirit X.


Come across this vid for a pocket clip on a swiss tool hope it helps. I own 2 spirit x models. And there highest quality built mt I've seen so far.

http://youtu.be/gXaz-OC01q0

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 07, 2013, 02:17:20 PM
Starting holes to install a pot tack above my window. My newly minted pocket clipped Spirit x.


The lack of a pocket clip is the only thing that keeps me from trying a Spirit X.


Come across this vid for a pocket clip on a swiss tool hope it helps. I own 2 spirit x models. And there highest quality built mt I've seen so far.


Here's another if you haven't seen it:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12106.msg226443.html#msg226443
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MeadMaker on January 07, 2013, 02:40:28 PM
Adding a screw on clip is beyond my limited skills as a machinist because of the accuracy necessary to drill the holes.  The stick on clips don't appeal to me because they cause the tool to ride to high above the top edge of the pocket.  The pocket clip on my Surge allows it to ride deeply enough so that only the clip shows. 

I wonder why Victorinox doesn't seem to have any interest in putting pocket clips on their products.  Many people prefer to carry their knives and MT's with a clip.  I would think that Vic would be capable of producing a very sturdy and effective clip. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 07, 2013, 03:45:01 PM
I think my 14yr old's basketball was a Angry Bird in a past life  :think: :ahhh.

Ha :rofl:  I do like me some Angry Birds though :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 07, 2013, 03:52:13 PM
Adding a screw on clip is beyond my limited skills as a machinist because of the accuracy necessary to drill the holes.  The stick on clips don't appeal to me because they cause the tool to ride to high above the top edge of the pocket.  The pocket clip on my Surge allows it to ride deeply enough so that only the clip shows. 

I wonder why Victorinox doesn't seem to have any interest in putting pocket clips on their products.  Many people prefer to carry their knives and MT's with a clip.  I would think that Vic would be capable of producing a very sturdy and effective clip.

Same here.  I'm not a modder, although I am interested in it whenever I may end up with the necessary means of doing so.  I used to pocket clip carry my Charge, but sometimes (depending on the pants and pocket size) it would be in the way if I had anything else in that pocket.  I also didn't care for the feel of the tool with a clip on it for some reason.  Now it doesn't matter much as I prefer to carry it in my back pocket.  I wonder if Victorinox doesn't want to obstruct the beautiful, shiny finish of the Spirit with a pocket clip ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 07, 2013, 04:47:15 PM
I think my 14yr old's basketball was a Angry Bird in a past life  :think: :ahhh.

I'm catching up on posts since y'day since I fell asleep at 4pm and didn't wake up until 8am this morning.

This about made me fall out of my chair laughing this morning Mat. Very 8) MT work though mate!¡!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 07, 2013, 06:41:09 PM
So far this morning I have used the Spirit's saw, file, awl, phillips and knife for a some drywall repairs around the house. Been working wonderfully :) We'll see if the rest of the day brings about more projects.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on January 07, 2013, 07:11:08 PM
I used my Surge (and in some cases some WD40) to:
1. unstuck a latch (sliding latch)
2. unstuck a second latch :D This time was a thumb-in-the-hole-to-move latch where Surge's pliers acted as a thumb while I hit the Surge with a rubber hammer.
3. cut some electrical tape
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 08, 2013, 08:53:40 AM
I used my Surge (and in some cases some WD40) to:
1. unstuck a latch (sliding latch)
2. unstuck a second latch :D This time was a thumb-in-the-hole-to-move latch where Surge's pliers acted as a thumb while I hit the Surge with a rubber hammer.
3. cut some electrical tape

Ah the Surge...Multitool...driftpunch....anchor.....whatever you need it to be!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: joyadesuza on January 08, 2013, 10:27:06 AM
I used the good quality products.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on January 08, 2013, 03:58:52 PM
I used my Surge (and in some cases some WD40) to:
1. unstuck a latch (sliding latch)
2. unstuck a second latch :D This time was a thumb-in-the-hole-to-move latch where Surge's pliers acted as a thumb while I hit the Surge with a rubber hammer.
3. cut some electrical tape

Ah the Surge...Multitool...driftpunch....anchor.....whatever you need it to be!!
Absolutely! Surge, over time, earned its place as my go-to tool for 90% of house work. I seldom carry it outside without a specific reason (Charge is much more pocketable) but while in house, it's what I grab first when I have a repair job to do.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 08, 2013, 11:36:41 PM
Used my Leatherman Rebar can opener to open a can.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 09, 2013, 01:44:47 AM
Used my Leatherman Rebar can opener to open a can.
I've never actually seen that done. Do you have a video?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 09, 2013, 02:06:42 AM
My multitools were effectively used to prove how stupid I am ... by leaving them at home  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 09, 2013, 04:55:26 PM
My multitools were effectively used to prove how stupid I am ... by leaving them at home  :facepalm:


Well that sucks.  Nothing worse than needing one and not having it. 

I avoid this issue by having way too many backups. 


Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 09, 2013, 05:00:08 PM
You mean you had NO keychain multitool with you, 50Ft....   :facepalm: :facepalm:

You brought shame on the forum.....   :bnghd:
Title: Re: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 09, 2013, 05:06:39 PM
My multitools were effectively used to prove how stupid I am ... by leaving them at home  :facepalm:


Well that sucks.  Nothing worse than needing one and not having it. 

I avoid this issue by having way too many backups. 


Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.

Yeah, I know, it's a disturbing parallel to the hoarding syndrome; it's based on the "might need it" paradigm. I conquered most of my hoarding problem by just telling myself that I'll never use most of that stuff, ever, and just throwing it out with no regrets.  My multitool addiction however is one I'll continue to indulge for awhile.  Besides, it doesn't take up nearly as much space. My whole collection fits in a large Plano box under the bed, but I can see that needing an upgrade soon...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 09, 2013, 05:24:02 PM
Well I did have my Manager on my keys, my Mini Bucktool, Classic, Twistick & Screwzall in my wallet .... but they weren't up to the job. No primary multitool/combo and no dedicated pocket knife ... shame on me  :-[

I also had a Super Bear Jaws, Gerber Fit and Wenger Toolchest in the glove compartment of my car, but didn't remember that until I went home at the end of the day   :rofl:

Initial statement still stands - I used my multitools to prove how stupid I am  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 09, 2013, 05:27:17 PM
well, if it has been proven.......... what can we say really??   apart from: 
 :imws:  :imws:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 09, 2013, 05:48:00 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


 :imws:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on January 09, 2013, 06:42:46 PM
  • Manager
  • Mini Bucktool
  • Classic
  • Twistick
  • Screwzall
  • Super Bear Jaws
  • Geber Fit
  • Wenger Toolchest
So, yes, no MT... How did you manage to go through the day? :pok: :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 09, 2013, 06:51:32 PM
The Manager just about managed the cutting chores, and everything else was done by scrounging around for dedicated tools  :-[

I made sure I had my Spirit X and CRKT Edgie on me today though :D and didn't need them  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 09, 2013, 07:03:23 PM
Testing (and in some cases scrapping) all of our spare computers at work. The Spirit drivers are getting a lot of use today.

Oh, and the file makes a WONDERFUL back scratcher btw :)

Between today and my drywall project the other day,  I swear the thing has paid for itself already. Mostly because of the back scratching capabilities.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 09, 2013, 07:07:36 PM
The Manager just about managed the cutting chores, and everything else was done by scrounging around for dedicated tools  :-[

I made sure I had my Spirit X and CRKT Edgie on me today though :D and didn't need them  ::)

Yeah that figures huh? ::)  It is still better to have them equipped and end up not needing them, than to really need them and not have them with you.  I always have something on me as long as I'm fully clothed :D  My wife thinks it's silly at times, but she doesn't complain when she needs it ::)

Testing (and in some cases scrapping) all of our spare computers at work. The Spirit drivers are getting a lot of use today.

Oh, and the file makes a WONDERFUL back scratcher btw :)

Between today and my drywall project the other day,  I swear the thing has paid for itself already. Mostly because of the back scratching capabilities.

Whoa, I never even thought of the back scratching possibilities :o  Thanks for that one :tu: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 09, 2013, 07:20:49 PM
Backscratching is a great idea for a tool, perhaps like this one:(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTLAnG3efyb_VfT-eiVLLk45zL9PJ3SQF-w67-Ze8Bsq3ZpzLUc)

Excessive itchiness however, might bear checking out in case of an underlying medical condition.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 09, 2013, 07:43:56 PM
Doctor? No, that's when you stick the diamond file into the Surge and scratch harder. You'll solve the itching sooner or later.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 10, 2013, 02:58:37 AM
Used the scissors on my juice s2 to cut a straw shorter for my kids drinks. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 10, 2013, 03:12:37 AM
Anyone ever cut cheese with their pocket blade? That seems to be mainly what it's for in Europe. I generally don't let any of my tools touch my food.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 10, 2013, 08:11:04 AM
We have been known to cut food with pocket knives...  :rofl:

Traditionally in Europe people use single blade knives. So they cannot have a “clean” blade for food and one for “dirty” work.

Some people will cut everything with their knife, then give it a quick wipe and that’s it..  :tu:

Others will use the knife to cut food, then wash it and dry it. That is what I usually do.

Of course it depends on what facilities are available where you use the knife.

The important thing is to remember not to use the knife for food, after you have used it to scrape mud off your shoes etc.

Another problem that may arise is from the oil used on knives or on their pivots; foodsafe or not and whether it makes any difference in the end, safetywise. (Huuuuge discussion in the knife forums..)
I use oil just on the pivots and not on the blades so I do not care.

Then you have to consider if your blade is SS or not and whether you like the colouring or taste left by non SS blades on your food. I cut a lemon and then an onion with an old 1095 knife and the onion was black at the cut.

I have also used multitool blades for cutting food and clean pliers for moving food on the grill  (LM Flair  :dd: )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 10, 2013, 08:46:20 AM
I use my SAK blade for cutting food all the time, and I've never had any issues.  I usually wipe it down after every use anyway, like I do all my blades. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 10, 2013, 02:58:32 PM
oh yeah, my multis and folders get used on food all the time. I just keep em clean, only lubricate with mineral oil, and got straight from cutting open a mystery box from taiwan to cutting my apple without at least a quick rinse between.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 10, 2013, 04:26:09 PM
Yeah, back on the farm we used to castrate a bull with the same knife with which we cut an apple for lunch 10 minutes later. Years later, I seem to have acquired an aversion to using my pocket knife blade for cutting my food.  I suppose the microbiology class I took in university ruined it for me. :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 10, 2013, 04:59:19 PM
I think I might stick to a different blade for that particular purpose :think:

However, I use whatever EDC type knife I have on me for most things including food, and just keep it clean, sharp and oiled :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 10, 2013, 07:01:19 PM
Used my Leatherman Rebar to tighten screws on a loose door handle.
Link below to YouTube page.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 10, 2013, 07:13:24 PM
We have been known to cut food with pocket knives...  :rofl:

Traditionally in Europe people use single blade knives. So they cannot have a “clean” blade for food and one for “dirty” work.

Some people will cut everything with their knife, then give it a quick wipe and that’s it..  :tu:

Others will use the knife to cut food, then wash it and dry it. That is what I usually do.

Of course it depends on what facilities are available where you use the knife.

The important thing is to remember not to use the knife for food, after you have used it to scrape mud off your shoes etc.

Another problem that may arise is from the oil used on knives or on their pivots; foodsafe or not and whether it makes any difference in the end, safetywise. (Huuuuge discussion in the knife forums..)
I use oil just on the pivots and not on the blades so I do not care.

Then you have to consider if your blade is SS or not and whether you like the colouring or taste left by non SS blades on your food. I cut a lemon and then an onion with an old 1095 knife and the onion was black at the cut.

I have also used multitool blades for cutting food and clean pliers for moving food on the grill  (LM Flair  :dd: )


What about using olive oil? :think: I have used that for years now on all my stuff to include as a honing oil :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 10, 2013, 07:27:05 PM
Olive oil is fine as long as it is not kept for too long. As a honing oil it is fine, since you clean it afterwards.

For any long term lubrication use it is not good as it begins to smell bad going rancid and congeals, attracting dust. It is also not good with extreme heat or cold.

It can be used as an emergency lubricant if needed, though ;) ...


Note that the olive oil here is pretty strong, that is not very filtered and purified, having a really good taste.

Maybe the really purified, industrial made one is better for oiling.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 10, 2013, 07:27:26 PM
I think the upside to using a petroleum-based oil might be that its more resistant to food-borne pathogens than vegetable or animal oils.  I dunno, I use Jigaloo on my tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 10, 2013, 07:33:31 PM
I now use 3 in 1 for lube needs when I'm at home (I'm not going to put it in my EDC pack due to the mess risk) but I'll stick with the EVOO when I need it ICOE and for honing. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 11, 2013, 04:40:56 PM
I used the pliers of my Charge TTi to loosen the bolt that was holding the spare donut tire in the trunk of my car.  I had to rub that one in the wife's face because she doesn't see much use for my multis and SAKs ::)  If I hadn't had that on me, I would have had to go back inside to hunt for something else to use. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 11, 2013, 04:49:56 PM
I use the hook on my Charge to roll up the rim on my Tim Horton's cups.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 11, 2013, 07:26:04 PM
Took apart more computers.  It's becoming the running theme for my Spirit.

I did notice last night the blade isn't quite up to Vic's usual sharpness standards. It is now :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 11, 2013, 07:29:11 PM
Took apart more computers.  It's becoming the running theme for my Spirit.

I did notice last night the blade isn't quite up to Vic's usual sharpness standards. It is now :)

Do you have the Spirit X or the regular?  Just wondering if you had the regular, how you sharpened the blade.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 11, 2013, 07:33:45 PM
X. I used to have an S, and I would use the corners of my Sharpmaker rods to sharpen the butter blade. Didn't work great but was a serviceable solution.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 11, 2013, 08:31:03 PM
X. I used to have an S, and I would use the corners of my Sharpmaker rods to sharpen the butter blade. Didn't work great but was a serviceable solution.

I wish I had been able to get an S model.  I have the regular model with the butter blade.  I bought the Smith's pocket sharpener that has the tapered diamond grit rod, but that looks like it would be a little rough.  I had based my choice around having scissors, but that was before I got bitten by the SAK bug.  Now I have scissors covered by one of those, and don't have to have them on my multitool.  I prefer the scissors on an SAK over the Spirit's anyway, plus I can just pull out the SAK for a quick snip if needed instead of pulling out a multitool for that quick task.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 11, 2013, 10:14:50 PM
X. I used to have an S, and I would use the corners of my Sharpmaker rods to sharpen the butter blade. Didn't work great but was a serviceable solution.

I wish I had been able to get an S model.  I have the regular model with the butter blade.  I bought the Smith's pocket sharpener that has the tapered diamond grit rod, but that looks like it would be a little rough.  I had based my choice around having scissors, but that was before I got bitten by the SAK bug.  Now I have scissors covered by one of those, and don't have to have them on my multitool.  I prefer the scissors on an SAK over the Spirit's anyway, plus I can just pull out the SAK for a quick snip if needed instead of pulling out a multitool for that quick task.   

91mm SAK scissors really are the best option for EDC scissors.   :tu:

Don't fret though, even though they have a small bite, the Spirit scissors are pretty good too.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 11, 2013, 10:28:35 PM
X. I used to have an S, and I would use the corners of my Sharpmaker rods to sharpen the butter blade. Didn't work great but was a serviceable solution.

I wish I had been able to get an S model.  I have the regular model with the butter blade.  I bought the Smith's pocket sharpener that has the tapered diamond grit rod, but that looks like it would be a little rough.  I had based my choice around having scissors, but that was before I got bitten by the SAK bug.  Now I have scissors covered by one of those, and don't have to have them on my multitool.  I prefer the scissors on an SAK over the Spirit's anyway, plus I can just pull out the SAK for a quick snip if needed instead of pulling out a multitool for that quick task.   

91mm SAK scissors really are the best option for EDC scissors.   :tu:

Don't fret though, even though they have a small bite, the Spirit scissors are pretty good too.

Yes, I agree with that statement.  They really are excellent scissors.  Oh yes, the Spirit's scissors are nice too, and are great for snipping threads and things of that nature, but they don't have much of a mouth on them. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 11, 2013, 10:32:59 PM
Yea they are a bit small.  I keep a micra around my EDC rotation because they are awesome for cutting zip ties and thicker stuff, but 99% of my needs are satisfied by SAK scissors.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sir_mike on January 11, 2013, 10:45:34 PM
I used my SAK Pioneer to open a couple of packages that arrived today.  One contained another Juice and one had a Minichamp in it. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 11, 2013, 10:59:43 PM
Used the knife on my Juice S2 to cut my ribeye at lunch today :tu: I was going to pull out the Opie No8 but I thought I'd better not as it may scare people :think: I usually use the S&W HRTF to cut my meat with but I wanted to put the S2 through some task as it's new to me. Worked very well!¡! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ironraven on January 12, 2013, 06:03:35 AM
My Pirahna likes bottle caps.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 12, 2013, 08:31:07 AM
I used my Juice S2 small screwdriver to poke holes in the drywall and install screws so I could rehang a picture and mount a tip preventer on a new (to me) hall tree that I got today from a friend of mine from the cigar club :tu: I used the MUT hammer to install the anchors for all the above. I'm having trouble with the image attachment thing so I'll post them from Tapatalk later :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on January 12, 2013, 01:21:23 PM
I used my SAK Pioneer to open a couple of packages that arrived today.  One contained another Juice and one had a Minichamp in it. :)

Does that make your Pioneer a sort-of "meta-tool" ?







for the curious: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sir_mike on January 12, 2013, 05:22:59 PM
I used my SAK Pioneer to open a couple of packages that arrived today.  One contained another Juice and one had a Minichamp in it. :)

Does that make your Pioneer a sort-of "meta-tool" ?







for the curious: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta

Heck yeah! :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 12, 2013, 05:31:49 PM
Used the file on the Juice to smooth off some rough edges on the scale of a Victorinox Huntsman which I got yesterday.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on January 12, 2013, 07:43:52 PM
I used my Rebar to remove a screw to check on a part of a new (but old) toy I purchased recently. >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Romanoat on January 13, 2013, 12:42:15 AM
I used my wave to open the package on wave's new big brother, my recently purchased surge!
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 13, 2013, 03:38:00 AM
I turned into Mr Handyman last night with all the picture hanging and wall mount stuffs. I'm not at all a handyman :think: I also fixed the raised rack on the grill that lost a nut. Used the S2 again for that. Here's images from last night's escapades.


Sent from Endor using Schlapatok
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 13, 2013, 03:57:29 AM
I tested out the cap lifter on the Wenger Evo S17 last night. I think it works better than the cap lifter on Vics.

I also used the scissors on it to cut open a plastic bag... worked great.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 13, 2013, 06:42:26 AM
Installed a handle on the top of a spaceheater today. I tried using the awl to start the holes, but ended up drilling them instead. I drove the Phillips wood screws into the plastic body with the Juice, and had no problems at all.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 13, 2013, 03:39:08 PM
TTi to squeeze, bend, chop and file a can key in to a trolley opening key.

Everything I needed in one tool :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tootal2 on January 13, 2013, 08:30:52 PM
I used my leatherman style ps to fix a static shock reboot problem on my gaming pc.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 14, 2013, 10:19:34 AM
I was carrying my Gerber Balance all weekend. Just used the scissors to trim a split thumbnail, and the knife to open a package and a new duvet - decided to get a 13.5tog on there instead of the lightweight one instead of the lighter one that's seen me through the winter so far. It was toastie last night  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on January 14, 2013, 05:38:34 PM
Used the tip of the Charge AL plain blade to carve a dome lamp socket that had melted a little out of shape. A bit of fine detail work, but the clip-point came through. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on January 14, 2013, 05:41:59 PM
Used both my Skeletool and Charge to fasten the bolt that holds the showerhead in the right position.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 15, 2013, 07:41:34 AM
Tested my new PST II's can opener.  Didn't do too bad.  Then tried my Vic Explorer's can opener and it did fairly well.  It definitely outperformed the Leatherman can opener.  I didn't test that against the modern Leatherman can opener though, just the PST, which I don't think is quite as sharp as the newer ones. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on January 15, 2013, 03:04:50 PM
Tested my new PST II's can opener.  Didn't do too bad.  Then tried my Vic Explorer's can opener and it did fairly well.  It definitely outperformed the Leatherman can opener.  I didn't test that against the modern Leatherman can opener though, just the PST, which I don't think is quite as sharp as the newer ones.

One thing to keep in mind about Leatherman's can openers is that they are also marketed as bottle openers. So they can't be too sharp, or too well-shaped for either one. They'll get the job done, but won't leave you awe-struck either.

A bit of practice with a Victorinox can opener will have you wondering if a dedicated one is really any faster. (I'm sure Lynn knows, hehehe)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 15, 2013, 03:55:16 PM
I'd like to see a comparison of multi tool can openers.  Maybe a can opener race.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 15, 2013, 04:08:52 PM
Tested my new PST II's can opener.  Didn't do too bad.  Then tried my Vic Explorer's can opener and it did fairly well.  It definitely outperformed the Leatherman can opener.  I didn't test that against the modern Leatherman can opener though, just the PST, which I don't think is quite as sharp as the newer ones.

One thing to keep in mind about Leatherman's can openers is that they are also marketed as bottle openers. So they can't be too sharp, or too well-shaped for either one. They'll get the job done, but won't leave you awe-struck either.

A bit of practice with a Victorinox can opener will have you wondering if a dedicated one is really any faster. (I'm sure Lynn knows, hehehe)

Good point.  I hadn't factored that into my thinking, even though I knew it is meant as a bottle opener as well.  I've tried them (Leatherman can/bottle opener) for bottle opening too, but they don't seem to do too well.  They seem to be a little better at can opening than bottle opening. 

I agree about the Vic can opener.  I got a larger can opened faster with that than I did getting a smaller can opened with the PST's. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 15, 2013, 04:11:48 PM
I'd like to see a comparison of multi tool can openers.  Maybe a can opener race.

That would be cool.  A can opener tournament :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 15, 2013, 04:58:36 PM
I'd like to see a comparison of multi tool can openers.  Maybe a can opener race.

That would be cool.  A can opener tournament :tu:

We did that at a UK meet up several years ago. Had a load of cans to open to set the boys lose with different tools to see which performed the best (that's what they thought anyway; we were actually just making them help with dinner) :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 15, 2013, 05:29:51 PM
I'd like to see a comparison of multi tool can openers.  Maybe a can opener race.

That would be cool.  A can opener tournament :tu:

We did that at a UK meet up several years ago. Had a load of cans to open to set the boys lose with different tools to see which performed the best (that's what they thought anyway; we were actually just making them help with dinner) :D

Nice :tu:  So which ones performed the best?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 15, 2013, 05:30:51 PM
I have no idea! :rofl:

May have to try and find the write up and see if it was mentioned!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 15, 2013, 05:33:47 PM
I have no idea! :rofl:

May have to try and find the write up and see if it was mentioned!

Haha, that's funny :rofl:  Get lost in the fun at these meetups huh?  They sound like a good time :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 15, 2013, 05:36:45 PM
I think Lynn did a direct comparison between the modern LM can opener and the Vic can opener.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 15, 2013, 05:46:28 PM
I think Lynn did a direct comparison between the modern LM can opener and the Vic can opener.

Oh she did?  Perhaps she will shed some light on this subject for me :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 15, 2013, 06:13:24 PM
I'd like to see a comparison of multi tool can openers.  Maybe a can opener race.

That would be cool.  A can opener tournament :tu:

We did that at a UK meet up several years ago. Had a load of cans to open to set the boys lose with different tools to see which performed the best (that's what they thought anyway; we were actually just making them help with dinner) :D

Nice :tu:  So which ones performed the best?


I remember that, it was the meet David organized and the first time I attended,  :tu:

I didn't get to play with the can openers....I was either trying to set something alight or put something out at the time  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on January 15, 2013, 06:15:14 PM
That is probably very true Tony :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 15, 2013, 06:29:08 PM
That is probably very true Tony :D

And maybe playing with Mike or Johns Kukris  :D
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on January 16, 2013, 02:13:29 AM
Installed one of these Star Treck door panels from thinkgeek.com with my wave. Admit it you want one! Does the whoosh sound when you walk by.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 16, 2013, 08:28:04 PM
Installed one of these Star Treck door panels from thinkgeek.com with my wave. Admit it you want one! Does the whoosh sound when you walk by.
The Star Trek door always sounded to me a bit like a shower door that needed some lubrication.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on January 16, 2013, 08:44:40 PM
Installed one of these Star Treck door panels from thinkgeek.com with my wave. Admit it you want one! Does the whoosh sound when you walk by.
The Star Trek door always sounded to me a bit like a shower door that needed some lubrication.
Just a silly Christmas present I got, maybe I should move it to my shower then!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 16, 2013, 08:57:38 PM
Installed one of these Star Treck door panels from thinkgeek.com with my wave. Admit it you want one! Does the whoosh sound when you walk by.
The Star Trek door always sounded to me a bit like a shower door that needed some lubrication.
Just a silly Christmas present I got, maybe I should move it to my shower then!  :D


Yeah, where fewer people will see it, preferably inside the shower.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: theonew on January 17, 2013, 02:37:43 AM
Haven't personally had much need for my pocket tools though I did recently rescue two damsels in distress :D I was waiting in line at the post office when a woman asked me if I had a pen. I told her I had a little one and pulled out my 91mm Vic and slid the pen out from the scale and handed it to her. She did an amazingly good job with it writing in the address on an envelope she held curved in her other hand :o She was grateful :tu: The previous day I was entering the service entrance of a hotel I was working at and saw a woman trying to cut a nylon rope by running it up and down the exposed metal edge of a heating duct ::) The scissors on my Style PS made short work of it and she thanked me :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 17, 2013, 03:10:49 AM
I think Lynn did a direct comparison between the modern LM can opener and the Vic can opener.

Oh she did?  Perhaps she will shed some light on this subject for me :think:

Sure, here's the thread where it started (and pretty much ends)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,36802.0.html
Then it branched into a separate thread to test 15oz cans (with some linked, timed videos)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37059.0.html
And THEN became a discussion on #10 cans here...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37113.0.html

The TLDR short version... mostly not a lot of difference, times range from about 22 to 28 seconds on most can openers for 15oz cans. If you use big, #10 cans, either use a Vic (as opposed to a Wenger) or get a locking can opener.

And finally back on topic... I had one of those AWESOME days where you use a multitool to open packages of OTHER multitools! The blade on my Rambler did the work. Go Rambler!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 17, 2013, 02:30:54 PM
I think Lynn did a direct comparison between the modern LM can opener and the Vic can opener.

Oh she did?  Perhaps she will shed some light on this subject for me :think:

Sure, here's the thread where it started (and pretty much ends)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,36802.0.html
Then it branched into a separate thread to test 15oz cans (with some linked, timed videos)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37059.0.html
And THEN became a discussion on #10 cans here...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37113.0.html

The TLDR short version... mostly not a lot of difference, times range from about 22 to 28 seconds on most can openers for 15oz cans. If you use big, #10 cans, either use a Vic (as opposed to a Wenger) or get a locking can opener.

And finally back on topic... I had one of those AWESOME days where you use a multitool to open packages of OTHER multitools! The blade on my Rambler did the work. Go Rambler!

Thanks Lynn :salute:  Oh and you gotta love those days :cheers: :mail:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 17, 2013, 02:34:39 PM
I think Lynn did a direct comparison between the modern LM can opener and the Vic can opener.

Oh she did?  Perhaps she will shed some light on this subject for me :think:

Sure, here's the thread where it started (and pretty much ends)
http://forum.multitool.or...ex.php/topic,36802.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,36802.0.html)
Then it branched into a separate thread to test 15oz cans (with some linked, timed videos)
http://forum.multitool.or...ex.php/topic,37059.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37059.0.html)
And THEN became a discussion on #10 cans here...
http://forum.multitool.or...ex.php/topic,37113.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37113.0.html)

The TLDR short version... mostly not a lot of difference, times range from about 22 to 28 seconds on most can openers for 15oz cans. If you use big, #10 cans, either use a Vic (as opposed to a Wenger) or get a locking can opener.

And finally back on topic... I had one of those AWESOME days where you use a multitool to open packages of OTHER multitools! The blade on my Rambler did the work. Go Rambler!
That's why I got my Charge, with the hook-knife early on, to open the packages of the later purchases.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on January 17, 2013, 07:37:21 PM
Used my Wingman pliers to break up the ice on the bottom step of my bus. Not to technical but it worked.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 17, 2013, 10:38:58 PM
over the last couple days the Spirit X has seen a lot more use. the phillips was used to swap some hard drives, the flathead for installing network cards into a couple ancient laser printers, phillips was used today to open up some barcode scanners and a mini pc looking for serial numbers, and the scissors got put work cutting some barcode labels.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 19, 2013, 02:40:51 AM
Used my Victorinox Cadet Black Alox to
open tools on a husky mt
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on January 19, 2013, 03:45:06 AM
Used my Charge TTi to clean up and repair the leaking roof of the radome on a global communications/satellite tracking station while hanging off the side of a knuckle boom 30m up in the air.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 19, 2013, 01:14:53 PM
Used my Charge TTi to clean up and repair the leaking roof of the radome on a global communications/satellite tracking station while hanging off the side of a knuckle boom 30m up in the air.

 :worthless:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 20, 2013, 05:55:43 AM
I used my PST II to help in assembling a baby bouncer seat and crib.  About 6 weeks left :ahhh
Title: Re: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on January 20, 2013, 05:57:20 AM
Used my Charge TTi to clean up and repair the leaking roof of the radome on a global communications/satellite tracking station while hanging off the side of a knuckle boom 30m up in the air.

 :worthless:

I was trying not to fall to my early demise, rather than take pics, but i'll hunt up a pic of the radome for you.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on January 20, 2013, 08:41:47 AM
Used my Surge to install 50 cable ties to hold some lattice work on some winged agility jumps.  My dog club had a working bee today to maintain all our agility equipment.

Just to show I'm not a MT "toolist" I also used 15mm and 16mm ring spanners, round file, a hammer and my battery drill.  I use the tool that works, whether it is an MT or not (but I did have to drive 30 minutes to get some of the non-MT tools, screws and bolts, whereas the Surge was with me and ready to go right from the start).  Score for MTs  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 20, 2013, 06:00:51 PM
I'm definitely a toolie since I caught the bug again last fall, and it's usually a skinned knuckle or two that forces me to use a specialized tool instead.  It's probably just a phase I'm going through...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on January 20, 2013, 06:32:43 PM
it's not something you 'grow out off' ! sorry it might get worse and worse ! as you get older you have to give in to your urges  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 21, 2013, 06:20:46 AM
Used a kobalt 15-in-1 multi tool in the kitchen to open a can of peas.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on January 21, 2013, 10:40:29 PM
Changed a light socket in a lamp the other day with my Victorinox Explorer. Alternated between the large flat head and phillips. Reminds me what a brilliant tool the inline phillips is on a SAK.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/20130119_143058.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 21, 2013, 10:54:53 PM
Used my Charge TTi to clean up and repair the leaking roof of the radome on a global communications/satellite tracking station while hanging off the side of a knuckle boom 30m up in the air.

 :worthless:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 22, 2013, 04:08:50 AM
Used a kobalt mt to open a bottle of cream soda.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 22, 2013, 06:47:55 AM
Changed a light socket in a lamp the other day with my Victorinox Explorer. Alternated between the large flat head and phillips. Reminds me what a brilliant tool the inline phillips is on a SAK.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/20130119_143058.jpg)

Yeah, I like having the capability of switching between the flathead and phillips without having to change bits or anything like that. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: henryhcyap on January 22, 2013, 05:42:41 PM
Assembled my newly bought drill stand using the OHT, managed to use the removable bit driver to tighten some hex screws. The depth of the driver is deep enough to sit nicely on a jaw of the plier but with some side play, gripped with the other jaw it gets very stable and substantial force can be applied to tighten the screws.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 23, 2013, 08:46:47 AM
Changed a light socket in a lamp the other day with my Victorinox Explorer. Alternated between the large flat head and phillips. Reminds me what a brilliant tool the inline phillips is on a SAK.



Yeah, I like having the capability of switching between the flathead and phillips without having to change bits or anything like that. :tu:

The explorer is probably my favorite SAK.  Have mine on my belt right now in fact.  The inline phillips makes this knife my go to for most things, the only thing missing is pliers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 23, 2013, 03:47:20 PM
Changed a light socket in a lamp the other day with my Victorinox Explorer. Alternated between the large flat head and phillips. Reminds me what a brilliant tool the inline phillips is on a SAK.



Yeah, I like having the capability of switching between the flathead and phillips without having to change bits or anything like that. :tu:

The explorer is probably my favorite SAK.  Have mine on my belt right now in fact.  The inline phillips makes this knife my go to for most things, the only thing missing is pliers.

It is one of my faves as well.  That and the Compact are my favorites, and I'm looking to have them mated to create a Yeoman (my personal favorite) and Climber.  Once I have the cash to spare, I will be making that happen (well I should say paying someone to make it happen ;)) 

Pliers and locking, heavier-use tools are why I carry a full size MT in my back pocket.  I've been finding since I got into SAKs, that most of my uses are handled fine with a SAK.  I still like to have a MT on me though in case I need/would rather use locking blades/tools and pliers. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 23, 2013, 04:04:35 PM
Not today but actually y'day the mrs and a couple of the ladies went into the woods to pick out some branches for decorating. My wife comes back and says that they all brought serrated bread knives and steak knives to cut branches with :think: I'm not sure what they were thinking :think: She asked me if I had any MTs with a saw. But yet again I pull through in a pinch and had four or five MTs to meet there needs, a LM MUT, the Wave, Swiss Champ and Charge Ti. I've done this before with the lighters as well not long ago :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 23, 2013, 04:47:12 PM
Not today but actually y'day the mrs and a couple of the ladies went into the woods to pick out some branches for decorating. My wife comes back and says that they all brought serrated bread knives and steak knives to cut branches with :think: I'm not sure what they were thinking :think: She asked me if I had any MTs with a saw. But yet again I pull through in a pinch and had four or five MTs to meet there needs, a LM MUT, the Wave, Swiss Champ and Charge Ti. I've done this before with the lighters as well not long ago :think:

That's funny.  I don't know about your wife, but mine tends to find my new "addiction" and my various MTs/SAKs to be silly and somewhat pointless. ::)  However, it's a different story when she needs/asks if I have one on me to handle a task for her. ::)  That happens more often than she probably wants to acknowledge too. :D 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on January 23, 2013, 07:58:32 PM
Opened a Slim Jim.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 23, 2013, 08:09:21 PM
That's funny.  I don't know about your wife, but mine tends to find my new "addiction" and my various MTs/SAKs to be silly and somewhat pointless. ::)  However, it's a different story when she needs/asks if I have one on me to handle a task for her. ::)  That happens more often than she probably wants to acknowledge too. :D 

Mine isn't really addiction :think: Well, ok, maybe :think: I don't own what I can't use, I just have a lot of what I can use. She doesn't see this as pointless but excessive. She has her own MTs as well that she puts in her purse.

ANYWHO!¡!

:b2t:

I was cutting the tops of fence posts with the saw-zaw and used the knife on my MUT to hold the tops in place. That kept the tops from just falling where I didn't want them to.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 23, 2013, 08:16:44 PM
That's funny.  I don't know about your wife, but mine tends to find my new "addiction" and my various MTs/SAKs to be silly and somewhat pointless. ::)  However, it's a different story when she needs/asks if I have one on me to handle a task for her. ::)  That happens more often than she probably wants to acknowledge too. :D 

Mine isn't really addiction :think: Well, ok, maybe :think: I don't own what I can't use, I just have a lot of what I can use. She doesn't see this as pointless but excessive. She has her own MTs as well that she puts in her purse.


In that case, I'm not completely sure I'm an "addict" then as my collection pales in comparison to many I've seen on here.  I use basically all I have as well, but I do have my favorites and more regularly carried MTs/SAKs.  Some are just placed in various locations for convenient use/storage.  I think my wifey is coming around slowly as she has asked for my help that required a MT/SAK several times, but she does think it's excessive.  She has a Pink Program Micra attached to a small flashlight that came with my Wave in her purse.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 23, 2013, 08:33:45 PM
In that case, I'm not completely sure I'm an "addict" then as my collection pales in comparison to many I've seen on here.  I use basically all I have as well, but I do have my favorites and more regularly carried MTs/SAKs.  Some are just placed in various locations for convenient use/storage.  I think my wifey is coming around slowly as she has asked for my help that required a MT/SAK several times, but she does think it's excessive.  She has a Pink Program Micra attached to a small flashlight that came with my Wave in her purse.

I call that strategic placement :think: Where would I be needing this tool at this moment? :think: I have MTs and knives placed throughout the house where I can grab one when needed. This helps keep my pajama pants up when I'm in them all day and not having to carrying MTs.  :dwts: Mind you, I don't have little ones running around the house anymore :think: When grandkids come though, I'll have to re-strategize :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 23, 2013, 09:36:49 PM
In that case, I'm not completely sure I'm an "addict" then as my collection pales in comparison to many I've seen on here.  I use basically all I have as well, but I do have my favorites and more regularly carried MTs/SAKs.  Some are just placed in various locations for convenient use/storage.  I think my wifey is coming around slowly as she has asked for my help that required a MT/SAK several times, but she does think it's excessive.  She has a Pink Program Micra attached to a small flashlight that came with my Wave in her purse.

I call that strategic placement :think: Where would I be needing this tool at this moment? :think: I have MTs and knives placed throughout the house where I can grab one when needed. This helps keep my pajama pants up when I'm in them all day and not having to carrying MTs.  :dwts: Mind you, I don't have little ones running around the house anymore :think: When grandkids come though, I'll have to re-strategize :think:

I like that, strategic placement :tu:  I do have to consider or re-strategize the accessibility of some of my MTs as I do have a baby coming in a little over a month.  This will be a challenge as it's been a looong time since I've had a baby around.  My other daughter is 12 and a half and is not a problem with getting into things like a baby/toddler is obviously.  As a matter of fact, I got her very first SAK for her for Christmas (Vic Signature Lite) as she though they were neat.  Get 'em hooked young right ;) :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 24, 2013, 01:39:24 AM
Today, and the last few days, I've been carrying my Squirt S4 and my HCRI Q-mini AA in my pocket.  Not a real big fan of twisty lights, but I love the warm HCRI tint and the small size of the Q-mini.  The S4 is as close to a perfect pocket/keychain MT as has ever been created IMHO.  :D

Changed a light socket in a lamp the other day with my Victorinox Explorer. Alternated between the large flat head and phillips. Reminds me what a brilliant tool the inline phillips is on a SAK.



Yeah, I like having the capability of switching between the flathead and phillips without having to change bits or anything like that. :tu:

The explorer is probably my favorite SAK.  Have mine on my belt right now in fact.  The inline phillips makes this knife my go to for most things, the only thing missing is pliers.
That's a mod I've seriously been wanting to do...  I've also been wanting an Explorer with a saw.  And, I can't decide which I should do first!   :think:  Hm.  Maybe an Explorer with pliers AND a saw!   :tu:  Either way, gotta get a Swiss Champ first, to use for the mod. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on January 24, 2013, 01:49:02 AM
Used my Charge TTi to clean up and repair the leaking roof of the radome on a global communications/satellite tracking station while hanging off the side of a knuckle boom 30m up in the air.

 :worthless:

This is a photo from a different excursion to fix the radome - so it's not me up on the boom in the photo.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ser3fZ2BR0E/UQCEviOZlzI/AAAAAAAABYs/i0_0R-XuO8A/s800/Mwp%2520355.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: casino implosion on January 24, 2013, 02:29:40 AM
Cut a damaged section out of a 5/8ths tagline with my Surge serrated blade...used the Surge plier tips as a key to remove a jammed collet on an angle grinder...and used the Surge scissors to cut away a half-dead fingernail that was hanging off and catching on everything It cut the nail painlessly and quickly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 24, 2013, 04:18:20 AM
Day 1 in the forest, I was in a fringe area with poor cell service.  Hooking up the mobile cellphone booster, I discovered the power plug was smashed to smithereens.  Using my Juice, I bared the wires on the power plug of the two-way callout radio (used to alert oncoming traffic on narrow logging roads) and spliced in the wires from the booster.  Now, one plug powers two devices.  Sorry no pics, I wasn't expecting t post this.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 24, 2013, 07:24:51 AM

This is a photo from a different excursion to fix the radome - so it's not me up on the boom in the photo.



 :tu:

I am surprised that no support feet were extended on the base vehicle.
Maybe it is heavy enough.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on January 24, 2013, 08:19:43 AM

This is a photo from a different excursion to fix the radome - so it's not me up on the boom in the photo.



 :tu:

I am surprised that no support feet were extended on the base vehicle.
Maybe it is heavy enough.

It's more than heavy enough with a diesel motor in the bottom of it :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on January 24, 2013, 03:11:40 PM
Opened a Slim Jim.

Snap into a Slim Jim!!!!  OHHHHH YEAHHH

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lli76jy5H51qatmg8o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 24, 2013, 04:13:15 PM


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 24, 2013, 07:19:55 PM
That picture just makes me want to eat those beef lips all the more...

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 24, 2013, 07:40:33 PM
It's more than heavy enough with a diesel motor in the bottom of it :)

That looks like a Doppler Radar in the image mvyrmd :think: It probably isn't but it looks like it could be.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 24, 2013, 07:46:27 PM


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I apologize for the sloppy post, but it's the first time I've done it directly with my phone camera. It's in reference to an earlier post where I explained how I spliced two power cords into one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 24, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
I apologize for the sloppy post, but it's the first time I've done it directly with my phone camera. It's in reference to an earlier post where I explained how I spliced two power cords into one.

That's how I understood it :tu: Looks very MacGuyverish :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 24, 2013, 11:35:14 PM
On the way to a Dr. appt. this morning, trimmed a few errant nose hairs with my Squirt S4 this morning, in the passenger's visor mirror in my wife's mini-van...  Grossed her out, but I hate having them sticking out of my nose... that looks even grosser!   :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 25, 2013, 04:23:13 PM
On the way to a Dr. appt. this morning, trimmed a few errant nose hairs with my Squirt S4 this morning, in the passenger's visor mirror in my wife's mini-van...  Grossed her out, but I hate having them sticking out of my nose... that looks even grosser!   :P

Haha, I hear ya man :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on January 25, 2013, 05:14:56 PM
On the way to a Dr. appt. this morning, trimmed a few errant nose hairs with my Squirt S4 this morning, in the passenger's visor mirror in my wife's mini-van...  Grossed her out, but I hate having them sticking out of my nose... that looks even grosser!   :P

Totally with ya!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: casino implosion on January 25, 2013, 10:15:48 PM
In years of carrying leathermen, a first today--I used the ruler on the side of the handle. To mark off a drill bit for proper embedment depth of hilti bolts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 25, 2013, 10:29:43 PM
In years of carrying leathermen, a first today--I used the ruler on the side of the handle. To mark off a drill bit for proper embedment depth of hilti bolts.

That's cool :tu:  I like the ruler.  I don't use it a lot, but it's handy for little things like that.  I like the look of it on the outside like on the PST and Rebar. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 26, 2013, 06:36:40 AM
Used the LM MUT hammer to put a nail in the wall to hang a hand made rope cross I got in a goodie bag from the hunt last weekend.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on January 27, 2013, 09:11:50 PM
Used the pliers and flat head on my spirit x to remove safety device from a mini bic lighter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 28, 2013, 04:27:50 PM
Used the pliers and flat head on my spirit x to remove safety device from a mini bic lighter.

Oh I wish I had been carrying a multitool back when I smoked and carried a Bic.  I hated those safety things.  I eventually got a Zippo though, and never carried a Bic after that.  I do miss my Zippos. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: KDX on January 30, 2013, 03:18:23 AM
I used the scissors on my Deluxe Tinker to cut open the package that arrived in the mail today and inside was a brand new Spirit. Oh happy day. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 30, 2013, 04:47:19 PM
I used the Spirit as a quick mirror.  It's actually pretty useful for that :D  I guess that can be the equivalent of having a ruler on the outside of the Rebar or PST.  Something you may only occasionally use, but it is handy when you do :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 30, 2013, 04:57:54 PM
Itchy back and couldn't quite reach it ... flicky Gerber pliers to the rescue  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 30, 2013, 05:01:55 PM
Out here in the bush on day 8, I find it easiest to keep the Juice CS4 out and on-hand in the truck at all the times.  A good part of the day is spent on the laptop in the truck managing correspondence between the the office and the field crews.  An aircard plugged into the laptop is a necessity, but with all the jostling around in the cab, a broken aircard is not a rare occurrence.  I tried a Belkin USB swivel joint for the aircard, but it caused an unacceptable loss of signal.  The solution turned out to be attaching the signal-booster plate antenna to both the aircard and the computer with velcro. The Juice scissors were ideal for that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 30, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
Itchy back and couldn't quite reach it ... flicky Gerber pliers to the rescue  :tu:

Genius!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 30, 2013, 07:55:30 PM
I was working in a nice garden today

As I was drinking coffee in the kitchen  ;) the cleaner asks to borrow a knife
Me; What do you want to cut?
Her; Don’t want to cut anything, just want to scrape something off a window sill
Me; I can lend you this (opening the bottle opener)
Her; That will do nicely ta
So off she goes with my Spartan   :whistle:


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/SAK%20scales/30012013015b.jpg)

My Spartan was in rough shape when I picked it up a couple of years ago from a carboot sale, It was probably the first time I re-profiled a broken blade, the first wood scales I made for a SAK, the first knife I used my Lansky system on (to 17% on the main blade, very sharp)

Tis my EDC  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/SAK%20scales/30012013006b.jpg)
   
She comes back to the kitchen 2mins later…'The big blade is very sharp' she says as she drips blood on the kitchen floor   :dwts:

Do you have a plaster?  :rofl:

I shouldn’t laugh really  :-[

Got my little first aid kit from the car  :tu: (trying not to smile  >:D )

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/SAK%20scales/30012013007b.jpg)

Also used the screwdriver to fix the latch on the shed door so it will stay shut  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 30, 2013, 08:38:17 PM
 :pok: so, was she cute? 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on January 30, 2013, 08:46:44 PM
She had a lovely .....



Vacumm cleaner  :rofl:


 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Landrew on January 30, 2013, 08:53:00 PM
Sometimes it's advantageous to have a larger multi-tool. :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 30, 2013, 09:06:00 PM
She had a lovely .....



Vacumm cleaner  :rofl:


 :cheers:

 :cheers: with great suction, right ?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 30, 2013, 11:35:39 PM
Oh the lengths we go.............

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on January 30, 2013, 11:44:26 PM
On the way to a Dr. appt. this morning, trimmed a few errant nose hairs with my Squirt S4 this morning, in the passenger's visor mirror in my wife's mini-van...  Grossed her out, but I hate having them sticking out of my nose... that looks even grosser!   :P


Couldn't agree more. I usually put the classic scissors to use for that though.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2013, 12:16:49 AM
I used a teeny hex bit and the scissors in my modified Kick to help replace the coil and steel mesh wick on my rebuildable electronic cigarette atomiser.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on January 31, 2013, 01:36:49 AM
Just got done using a Charge AL, and a Black Oxide (http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/Macro/core-1.jpg) to replace the sump pump.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 01, 2013, 07:05:19 PM
Leatherman wave to remove my key that broke off in my front door :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on February 01, 2013, 07:34:24 PM
Used the limited spartan. To accidentally cut myself. :whistle: :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 01, 2013, 11:11:43 PM
Been fighting with my gas grill for the past week. A flame channel broke off and when I went to fix it the other one broke. I used LocTite Stick 'n Seal Ultra to put the channels back on the brackets and I put them on upside down so I had to redo it. After I reinstalled them the channels weren't sitting high enough for the flame to route through and light the other burners. So, back to the ole drawing board. Finally got them installed properly today and it all works. We'll see for how long though. The MT action in all this? I used the Juice S2 for the phillips head screws and attempted to use the MUT to hold the nuts in place but no go, it was too large. The good old trusty PST came into play then. Here's some images.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on February 02, 2013, 12:26:46 AM
used the PE blade on my modded squirt to cut a breakfast sandwich in half.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on February 02, 2013, 02:19:38 PM
Spirit got all sorts of use at work. All the manufacturing for my company is getting moved out of state, so all the equipment, etc has been getting ripped out of the factory floor. Well it turns out that all the ethernet and phone cable for the back half of the building was routed in/under/through a set of mezzanine that of course all had to be untangled TODAY. The scissors got the brunt of the abuse, which I used to cut about 2 million nylon zip ties securing ethernet all over the place. Pliers were used for connecting splice connectors to reassemble the cables to the security cameras that we wound up just hacking off to save time, Phillips was used to access some hard to get to screws inside a network junction box. Everything performed admirably. The scissors are noticeably dulled now, but such is the life of a multitool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on February 04, 2013, 02:00:50 AM
I used my Charge to fit a sort of outrigger thing to a pushchair, so now you can get three kids in/on it.

That's another one she owes me!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on February 04, 2013, 03:55:37 AM
I used my Vic. Handyman to clean some battery terminals , prior to jump starting someone .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 04, 2013, 06:35:57 AM
I used my Vic. Handyman to clean some battery terminals , prior to jump starting someone .

Chris

Sorry Chris, I just had a really bad visual of that :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on February 04, 2013, 09:38:19 AM
"sorry it's taken a while sir, the battery terminals needed cleaning"

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BFj0p8giN1k/RwaUOshILaI/AAAAAAAAAGA/9Q-nqWsuyIs/s400/defibrillator.jpg)

 :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on February 04, 2013, 09:51:35 PM
Used the " useless" parcel hook to hang my layers of clothing in a public washroom . Second time for me .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 05, 2013, 09:21:12 PM
Used the surge pliers to fix a bin lid and remove a tumble driers filter,the large flathead to pop a paint lid off,used the phillips to open a birdhouse too clean it out,so a good day  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 06, 2013, 10:33:28 PM
My wife used my leatherman wave to repair my sons sunglasses.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 06, 2013, 10:40:46 PM
Had to take my desk doors off tonight for hinge repairs (the pins kept dropping out). The drivers on the Gerber Balance were perfect for the screws, the compound leverage of a Powerlock was perfect for closing up the loops on the hinge, and my Snail Brand roofing tool (combined axe, hammer and prybar) was used to persuade the pins back in the smaller loops.

I was considering selling the Powerlock, but that compound leverage has been proving too useful of late. Time to consider a killer loadout for it. Maybe I should lay another PST II down for slaughter to harvest the scissors and diamond file  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: casino implosion on February 07, 2013, 12:30:41 AM
Assembling one of these on the roof of a 75-story high-rise:

http://www.dcmerectors.com/cranes-derricks-tower-section-rental/35-ton-stiff-leg-derrick/


Used the Surge today to "hold the roll" on the retaining bolt of a  monster pin holding an 800 lb sheave block to the top of the derrick mast, because we only had one wrench.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on February 07, 2013, 02:15:07 AM
Wingman to the rescue today. Found some loose bolts on my work rig. Wingman worked just fine to tighten them.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 07, 2013, 06:41:46 AM
Time to consider a killer loadout for it. Maybe I should lay another PST II down for slaughter to harvest the scissors and diamond file  >:D

I really like the file and scissors on my PST II.  Those two tools should still be used today on multitools imho :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on February 07, 2013, 08:00:19 PM
Used the " useless" parcel hook to hang my layers of clothing in a public washroom . Second time for me .

Chris

The "useless" tool on a SAK? :think: There is no such thing. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on February 07, 2013, 08:02:32 PM
Snipped some of those irritating plastic ties they use for fastening kids' toys to te packaging (in this case some plastic shoes) withthe Charge scissors. I also impaled a fly with the awl on a PST. It was asking for it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on February 07, 2013, 08:54:16 PM
Snipped some of those irritating plastic ties they use for fastening kids' toys to te packaging (in this case some plastic shoes) withthe Charge scissors.  I also impaled a fly with the awl on a PST. It was asking for it.

:ashley:






:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 07, 2013, 09:12:16 PM
Snipped some of those irritating plastic ties they use for fastening kids' toys to te packaging (in this case some plastic shoes) withthe Charge scissors. I also impaled a fly with the awl on a PST. It was asking for it.

Haha!  Nice!  Nasty little dung-walker :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 08, 2013, 09:05:54 PM
Used the scissors on leatherman wave to shorten a straw.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 13, 2013, 04:32:48 PM
Used the surge with a small flathead to replace a few light fittings at work  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on February 16, 2013, 09:46:17 AM
I need to contribute to this thread more.


I use my multitool often at work for everything from hooking up electric and water to wood work.

I carry a Swiss tool RS the most but I like using all my tools so now and the Il take something different for fun .

I also swap out tools when I get home from work to a juice or other mid size tool. I try not to use it. Lol

Il try post here more.

I don't think I could do my job without my multitool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 16, 2013, 06:03:40 PM
Used my Leatherman Wave BO (yesterday) and Bit Kit to remove batterie cover and replace batteries in my twins car seats.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 17, 2013, 01:49:35 AM
Used my leatherman wave to make a home made spark lite fire starter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 17, 2013, 05:39:59 AM
Kayak fishing this weekend so a lot of MT use. Mostly the Squirt S4 to trim fishing line.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on February 17, 2013, 07:39:55 AM
My Wingman help remove and reinstall the door panel on my Toyota.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 18, 2013, 03:45:47 PM
Used my tinker to cut down some rubber mats and the surge to pry open a sewage hatch and used the drivers to repair a fire door and clean all the washing machine filters  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 18, 2013, 07:18:41 PM
Large flat blade on Leatherman Wave BO to open a can of paint.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 18, 2013, 07:22:37 PM
Used my tinker to cut down some rubber mats and the surge to pry open a sewage hatch and used the drivers to repair a fire door and clean all the washing machine filters  :tu:

Busy day! :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 18, 2013, 07:29:36 PM
Used my tinker to cut down some rubber mats and the surge to pry open a sewage hatch and used the drivers to repair a fire door and clean all the washing machine filters  :tu:

Busy day! :climber:

Yeah and a MT has always been handy due to the size of the building and range of jobs  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yadda on February 19, 2013, 01:38:47 AM
I used my LM Hybrid yesterday to prune the grapevine in the back yard.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yadda on February 19, 2013, 01:40:23 AM
I used my style cs today to cut a small rope on my pear tree.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 19, 2013, 06:38:02 AM
Just used the opener on the Compact to pop the top off a Sam Adams Irish Red :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on February 22, 2013, 01:21:47 AM
I used my Gerber Shard to unscrew the air valve of a magazine of an air pistol so I can fix some minor co2 leaks and boost up the fps a bit.
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6673/valvefix.png)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 22, 2013, 06:32:09 AM
I just used the can opener on my black Alox Pioneer to open a can of tuna, then used the bottle opener to open up a Sam Adams Boston Lager :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 22, 2013, 06:36:20 AM
No MT use today. MTs and video/ audio editing don't play well together :think:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: livan on February 22, 2013, 07:03:42 PM
Senior district
13th police station
Hohmenskogo area
Mr. Koldybay
Materomov JK
From gr. Horoshegov FE

P O I C H E N

in fact carrying on his own body jackknife SPYDERCO ENDURA II AUS-6, the total length of 21.6 cm, weight 156 g., engraved on the handle "Horoshegov Vasily Fyodorovich was Koldybay st. ravine, 12-1, tel. 42-34-44 "

Upon arrest and questions can explain that the above article in the course of the day I used the following way:

8h. 00m. When leaving the apartment found no mail key, had a knife in the drawer poddevat albescent envelope.

8h. 01M. Cut chip on the door jamb door, tired to argue with a jerk-janitor.

8h. 02m. Cut the thread on the sweater from the curse of the chips.

8h. 03M. I opened the envelope to the store and found out that canoe trip is canceled.

8h. 10m. Straightening nerves bought beer in a stall, opened easily, but without joy. "Why do you carry a knife?" - Asked the saleswoman. "And with whom?" - I.

8h. 12m. Traditionally shown a knife hostess very evil Rottweiler without a muzzle (this to the dog.)

8h. 15m. Due nepokupaniya me a new travel, I had to catch a taxi. Nervous driver could not run away from the press to have a "Lada". He asked me if I had a knife. He took it, cut something back there you go, muttered - "Why, I wonder, such a young knife?"

8h. 25m. At the crossroads driver slightly injured KrAZ vehicles. Since he (the driver) then became entangled in the harness, I cut it (belt) with a knife. "With the teeth could not buy!?"

8h. 30m. Consequently, the same incident have a hematoma on his face (bruise). Applied a knife handle to the site of injury. Next go to work on foot.

8h. 55m. In the approach to the front door to our laboratory found freely hanging wire. Circumcised him, because the situation considered traumatic.

9h. 10m. Found that I had just cut its own telephone line, which has not had time to fix the street because of yesterday's outing. We clean cut and fresh.

10h. 00m. Chief secretary Suhl Gubkin brought it my mail - opens the envelope with advertising. "Why do you wear a knife?"

10h. 20m. Suhl appeared again - cut, wound tape on parcels to the chief. "Why are you wearing a knife?"

11h. 10m. Suhl is not far behind, asked the knife to cut the puff on his mind-blowing stockings. Have not asked.

13h. 00m. Lunch - sliced ??bread and sausage throughout the laboratory. Asked "Why ..." 4 times.

13h. 05M. Lunch - opened the package for the Chief of buttermilk and beer for Genki mouflon.

14h. 00m. Picking the jammed paper in the printer.

14h. 30m. Remembered a new travel, ran bought and then rearranged travel, limb plastic sheath knife.

15h. 15m. Under the agreement, struck the handle of a knife in the wall of the secretary, in the hallway when he saw his boss.

16h. 00m. Mouflon with sly nervous face took the knife for 5 minutes and disappeared for half an hour.

16h. 35m. Won mouflon dispute about the English word "spider", showing him the emblem on the knife - a case of beer was mine. Itself ripe picnic.

18h. 10m. After work, went to the store for shopping entrusted to me, where the saleswoman lied, that she had no knife - smoked meat. Gave his.

18h. 12m. We stopped at the market for herbs. Mug green trader not attracted. Hefted his knife - it was 200 grams. Greens bought at a discount. "Why nosysh knife, huh?"

19h. 40m. Come for a picnic and a knife went on the wrist. Slaughtered everything, barely found ... Asked 3 times.

20h. 10m. Drunken Mouflon exchanged for local children beer on a fish-bleak, and I'm gutting it.

20h. 30m. After a rich land carved toothpick.

21h. 00m. Together, cut a 20-liter of beer Kerr - some inadequate. "What more did not find a knife?!"

22h. 10m. Returning home, traditionally shown a knife owner Rottweiler.

22h. 11m. The brilliance reacted to buy beer sergeant PPP, but the knife had not taken due to the inscription ... So I learned how to call the police.

22h. 20m. I was identified on your site with the help of the same line, which allowed to call home to his wife.

23h. 00m. And now you, comrade. Cursing, poking a hole in my knife third one folder is a protocol mug, and obviously I want to ask the question - "Why do you wear a knife?".

So, I'm ready!

Date, signature.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on February 22, 2013, 07:24:53 PM
 :rofl: Yeah, that is a pretty good description how knives are seen. You always need one, and people are still confused when anybody actually have one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 24, 2013, 05:42:49 AM
I had to fix my belt today.  The leather inside the end of the belt buckle had worn over time and finally the screws holding that connection wore through that leather.  I used the PSTII's small screwdriver to remove the screws and the scissors to cut off the worn out end of the leather and shape it to fit in the end of the buckle.  I then used the awl (best awl ever :tu:)on my Alox Pioneer to work out the holes in the leather for the screws.  Then I screwed them back in and will just have to use the awl to make a new hole now that the belt is a bit shorter. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on February 24, 2013, 04:55:39 PM
I had to fix my belt today.  The leather inside the end of the belt buckle had worn over time and finally the screws holding that connection wore through that leather.  I used the PSTII's small screwdriver to remove the screws and the scissors to cut off the worn out end of the leather and shape it to fit in the end of the buckle.  I then used the awl (best awl ever :tu:)on my Alox Pioneer to work out the holes in the leather for the screws.  Then I screwed them back in and will just have to use the awl to make a new hole now that the belt is a bit shorter.


No pics?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on February 24, 2013, 07:25:37 PM
Been having an Ikea Sunday! :)

Used my Charge Ti quite a lot to help put some stuff together, including as a small hammer for knocking dowels in.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on February 24, 2013, 07:57:26 PM
I had to use the knife on my SwissTool to scrape out some dried super glue that stuck something it wasn't suppose to.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 24, 2013, 10:05:24 PM
Been having an Ikea Sunday! :)

Used my Charge Ti quite a lot to help put some stuff together, including as a small hammer for knocking dowels in.

Haven't done the Ikea thing in a while............. ROAD TRIP!¡! Luckily it won't be too far of a drive (within  an hour)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on February 24, 2013, 11:26:04 PM
Yeah but then you need 4 hours to "do" Ikea, including eating meatballs and all that stuff :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on February 25, 2013, 01:01:06 AM
Yesterday , my Vic, Handyman got heavy use . Cut off some dowels , and made a bunch of screw holes . This was in aid of bodging a round Arborite table , into a half round table , secured to a wall with a cleat , while still using one of the original legs . Looked pretty good for ressuerected junk , and was solid enuff fo me to sit on ( 200 lbs. ) .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 25, 2013, 06:18:39 AM
I had to fix my belt today.  The leather inside the end of the belt buckle had worn over time and finally the screws holding that connection wore through that leather.  I used the PSTII's small screwdriver to remove the screws and the scissors to cut off the worn out end of the leather and shape it to fit in the end of the buckle.  I then used the awl (best awl ever :tu:)on my Alox Pioneer to work out the holes in the leather for the screws.  Then I screwed them back in and will just have to use the awl to make a new hole now that the belt is a bit shorter.


No pics?

I wish.  I've had issues trying to post pics in the past.  My computer is over 10 years old and takes forever to do anything of that nature. :-[  I've heard that Tapatalk app remedies this, but I don't have a smartphone (wife does) and won't for a few more months at least.  Also, that app isn't free from what I've found, so if there is a free app that helps with the pic posting on this forum, please enlighten me anyone (PLEEEAAASE!).  I'm so tired of not being able to post pics :rant:  Of course the wife might look at me funny if she sees me taking pics of my MTs/SAKs in action ::)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: giorgosgeo4 on February 25, 2013, 02:23:35 PM
With my Victorinox Huntsman!

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on February 25, 2013, 05:03:12 PM
Of course the wife might look at me funny if she sees me taking pics of my MTs/SAKs in action ::)
Believe me, you wouldn't be the first one here to have their partner give funny looks for posting MT & SAK pics!  My wife just shakes her head and says oh dear.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 25, 2013, 06:04:51 PM
Of course the wife might look at me funny if she sees me taking pics of my MTs/SAKs in action ::)
Believe me, you wouldn't be the first one here to have their partner give funny looks for posting MT & SAK pics!  My wife just shakes her head and says oh dear.  :D

Sounds just like what my wife would do. ::) :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on February 26, 2013, 02:43:49 PM
My mother's boot zipper broke right when we were leaving, so she had no way to pull it up... and guess what? The pliers of the LM PS4 did an awesome job in pulling the zipper up!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on February 26, 2013, 04:34:03 PM
Of course the wife might look at me funny if she sees me taking pics of my MTs/SAKs in action ::)
Believe me, you wouldn't be the first one here to have their partner give funny looks for posting MT & SAK pics!  My wife just shakes her head and says oh dear.  :D

Sounds just like what my wife would do. ::) :)
You can't get it out of my mind, there are secret schools where all wives go and they all learn the same strange behaviors... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 26, 2013, 05:26:33 PM
Of course the wife might look at me funny if she sees me taking pics of my MTs/SAKs in action ::)
Believe me, you wouldn't be the first one here to have their partner give funny looks for posting MT & SAK pics!  My wife just shakes her head and says oh dear.  :D

Sounds just like what my wife would do. ::) :)
You can't get it out of my mind, there are secret schools where all wives go and they all learn the same strange behaviors... :D

Haha, I bet you're right :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on February 27, 2013, 12:20:23 AM
My chip clip broke.  :(  Fortunately my Wave with a pocket clip was handy.  :)  I wonder if Tim Leatherman ever envisioned this use.....

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1536_zps57fccee8.jpg)
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1537_zps60271135.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 27, 2013, 01:58:25 AM
My chip clip broke.  :(  Fortunately my Wave with a pocket clip was handy.  :)  I wonder if Tim Leatherman ever envisioned this use.....

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1536_zps57fccee8.jpg)
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1537_zps60271135.jpg)

Nice :D  Very creative JD :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Millhouse on February 27, 2013, 12:29:00 PM
Used my Vic Spirit and LM Crunch to put together my new TV stand.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on February 27, 2013, 04:33:05 PM
Two Juices for their pliers, on some horribly small steel chain mail :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 27, 2013, 05:54:03 PM
Two Juices for their pliers, on some horribly small steel chain mail :ahhh

Your efforts won't go unnoticed :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on February 27, 2013, 08:23:29 PM
Oh not yours Terry - the alu stuff is no where near as argumentative! ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 28, 2013, 09:29:41 PM
Day off today but still had a few fuses to replace so used the champs online phillips  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on February 28, 2013, 10:18:46 PM
Day off today but still had a few fuses to replace so used the champs online phillips  :tu:


Online phillips? Is that the newest digital innovation from Vic? Where can I download it?  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 28, 2013, 10:23:34 PM
I've used the small knife on the Explorer, and the knife and awl on the Pioneer to open various boxes here at work.  I'm not a huge fan of having the small knife when it could be replaced with something else, but it does work very well for box opening due to its size :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on February 28, 2013, 10:55:42 PM
I used a Leatherman Style CS to fix a cut speaker wire.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 28, 2013, 11:46:50 PM
Oddly enough, nothing at all. But then we had a lot of down time today while a client decided whether they actually wanted to keep their cargo or not.  ::)

Def

Sent from my Motorola Atrix digital multitool.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on March 01, 2013, 01:26:49 AM
First day on the job for my ReCharge TTXi :D

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/ba3uquba.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on March 01, 2013, 02:16:39 AM
Used my swisstool RS to reattach wires on a water meter, tightened a battery terminal on a pick up and used the awl to chip some ice around a water shut off.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on March 01, 2013, 02:22:46 AM
Opened a new bag of beans with the scissors on my splash.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/uhanyry8.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on March 03, 2013, 07:35:37 PM
While out on bike ride one of my twin boys chain came off his bike.  I have Wave BO with bit kit in glove box but the juice worked like a champ!


Posted one pic twice. Sorry
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on March 04, 2013, 03:04:55 AM
Opened a can of soup , cut some labels off with the scissors. Used the diamond file on ice scraper, pliers to pull some rope tight. Using my juice xe6 and scraped some ice with my piranha.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on March 04, 2013, 01:44:45 PM
Used a SwissChamp to assemble my new speaker stands (http://www.canton.de/en/hifi/zub/produkt/ls650.htm) :)

(http://tweakers.net/ext/f/KmNnO8NevXrq0QwCuinGjAx4/full.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on March 05, 2013, 10:05:51 PM
Last couple of days...

Opened a new China made $6 dirt cheap netbook ac charger that was making a clicking noise like a screw was loose and moving inside before plugging it for the first time. It was a broken small piece of solder which is now removed and the charger is working fine without blowing or setting my house on fire, yet :D (used a pocket pry tool to open it and some gorilla tape to keep it closed).

Changed batteries to my UPS (used Leatherman Skeletool CX).

Created a pc-power-cable-female to multi-socket-station so I can plug normal cables "on" the UPS (used Leatherman Juice S2 and Sanrenmu 763).

Opened a new cashew nuts bag :D (Vic Cadet) .

I prefer tin beer cans, so, no tool needed for that  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on March 06, 2013, 12:34:13 AM
I almost changed a ceiling light fixture with an ST300, then I remembered that the circuit wasn't shut off, so I had to grab something with a plastic handle for the wires.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on March 06, 2013, 03:18:09 AM
Opened a package of new coffee beans with my Splash
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/06/7e2u6ady.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 06, 2013, 06:10:18 AM
Used the Explorer scissors to cut the excess off of my new baby girl's and my own hospital id wristbands thingies :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on March 06, 2013, 06:35:00 AM
Used the Explorer scissors to cut the excess off of my new baby girl's and my own hospital id wristbands thingies :)
Congratulations for your new family member! :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 06, 2013, 06:37:34 AM
Used the Explorer scissors to cut the excess off of my new baby girl's and my own hospital id wristbands thingies :)
Congratulations for your new family member! :cheers:

Thanks :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 06, 2013, 08:03:58 AM
It's not every day you get to use your MT on a new daughter. Cherish that moment Monrogue and congrats on the new addition
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on March 06, 2013, 12:18:54 PM
Now that's a multitool use you'll remember :D  Congratulations.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 06, 2013, 04:25:16 PM
Now that's a multitool use you'll remember :D  Congratulations.  :cheers:

Thanks, it certainly is :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on March 06, 2013, 06:03:12 PM
Just used the wire cutters on my MP600 to threaten a computerized tint machine with serious harm.  It seems to have worked, it's behaving so far.....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 06, 2013, 06:57:10 PM
Used my S2 to open a birthday present from the folks in Pa where I'm from. It's a box filled with chocolates from the best chocolate makers in the world!¡! Chocolate pretzels and peanut butter meltaways :drool: :drool: :drool:

*edit- No intent to advertise for this business was intended, and chocolate was harmed in the filming of this photo
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cibui on March 06, 2013, 08:11:47 PM
Used my surge to fix my car rear door handle as it cant be opened from the outside and had the child lock engaged so no use of opening from the inside. That's the first time i use the surge on a "heavy" job hehehhe


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on March 06, 2013, 10:01:08 PM
Used the PST to cut a zip tie.  That's it so far.  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on March 06, 2013, 11:00:32 PM
Custom Alox for a bit of cutting here and there, and a Charge Ti for more flatpack bothering! ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on March 07, 2013, 03:58:43 AM
My Style PS tightened the handle on the lid to my skillet. And pulled a hangnail off my finger. OUCH
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 13, 2013, 12:06:59 AM
Just got back from visiting friends in their new home. Nipped to the bathroom before I left, locked the door and the handle from the catch fell on the floor ... :dwts: ... they heard me trying to get back out again afterwards and a voice from outside said "oh yeah, it's broken - good luck with it, it's a nightmare"

 :facepalm:

Luckily I had the Gerber MP426 in my pocket so I quickly managed to unlock the door and let myself out. I figured out the problem and within 90 seconds it was fixed for good  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 13, 2013, 01:02:04 AM
Just got back from visiting friends in their new home. Nipped to the bathroom before I left, locked the door and the handle from the catch fell on the floor ... :dwts: ... they heard me trying to get back out again afterwards and a voice from outside said "oh yeah, it's broken - good luck with it, it's a nightmare"

 :facepalm:

Luckily I had the Gerber MP426 in my pocket so I quickly managed to unlock the door and let myself out. I figured out the problem and within 90 seconds it was fixed for good  :tu:

Chock one up for the MT and the prepared Al!¡! :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 13, 2013, 03:26:42 PM
I used the large flathead on my Pioneer to tighten the handle on a frying pan.  Also used the can opener tip as a phillips to tighten the handle on a pot.  Some good cookware maintenance :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 13, 2013, 08:43:08 PM
Just got back from visiting friends in their new home. Nipped to the bathroom before I left, locked the door and the handle from the catch fell on the floor ... :dwts: ... they heard me trying to get back out again afterwards and a voice from outside said "oh yeah, it's broken - good luck with it, it's a nightmare"

 :facepalm:

Luckily I had the Gerber MP426 in my pocket so I quickly managed to unlock the door and let myself out. I figured out the problem and within 90 seconds it was fixed for good  :tu:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on March 13, 2013, 09:23:11 PM
Juice S2 scissors to shorten straws on my twins drinks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on March 13, 2013, 10:39:03 PM
Juice S2 opened a bottle of coke! Coca~Cola just tastes better in a glass bottle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on March 14, 2013, 08:30:25 AM
I used my SOG Poweduo to help me fit a new car stereo.
Used the blade to open some bags, the pliers and screwdriver to twist and bend some metal bits.
I keep it in the car so it saved me walking 10m to get proper tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on March 15, 2013, 12:24:29 AM
I used the toothpick of my beater Explorer to clean a Classic I am carrying... Totally counts! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Singh on March 15, 2013, 04:00:02 AM
I used.... THE FISH SCALER...



..as a back-stratcher, and man does it work!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on March 15, 2013, 03:47:12 PM
I used.... THE FISH SCALER...



..as a back-stratcher, and man does it work!
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Fish scaler on a SAK also works as a pin-and-handle to open a door that just dropped its handle on the floor. If I remember correctly, three times I got out of a room (usually a toilet) using the scaler :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BobG on March 16, 2013, 02:59:20 AM
I used my new Super Tool 300 to open a beer!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mashguy4077 on March 16, 2013, 04:15:10 AM
I used.... THE FISH SCALER...



..as a back-stratcher, and man does it work!
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Fish scaler on a SAK also works as a pin-and-handle to open a door that just dropped its handle on the floor. If I remember correctly, three times I got out of a room (usually a toilet) using the scaler :cheers:








You just pulled a MacGyver  :sak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 16, 2013, 04:18:13 AM
Used the Phillips screwdriver on my LM c33Tx to tighten up a doorknob. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 16, 2013, 05:10:48 AM
While out back enjoying a cigar, I noticed some prickly twig-like things that had grown up through the bottom step.  I used the PSTII's pliers/wire cutters to snip/pull them out.  I bet my Rebar's wire cutters would have worked great for this as well :tu:  Then I used the awl on my Pioneer to clean off the plant remnants left on the wire cutters.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on March 16, 2013, 09:00:46 AM
I used.... THE FISH SCALER...



..as a back-stratcher, and man does it work!
:cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on March 17, 2013, 04:28:42 AM
Used the blade on a juice s2 to open a toy(s) from a sonic whacky pack. Lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Andi licious on March 17, 2013, 05:31:40 AM
I used my new MP400 pliers to open a control panel door as some nugget had rounded off the lock.

Then I used the knife to cut possibly the hardest kiwi fruit on the planet!

Enjoying having a decent MT on me out here at last!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 17, 2013, 07:13:57 AM
I used my new Micra to trim some stray whiskers from my beard :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AHB on March 17, 2013, 12:34:49 PM
The Mighty PowerCut In Action.. :viking:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1fiQch3iiOw/UUWrTi_DYJI/AAAAAAAAIAE/YwuR1p0rWgE/s800/PowerCut.JPG)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on March 17, 2013, 02:20:43 PM
^ That's such a sexy tool :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corso on March 17, 2013, 03:25:34 PM
EMERGENCY DISPOSAL-ECTOMY


(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j242/hawkingnovember/24857142-1992-4DD5-B135-E70276DE7453-3625-00000610448AF97C_zps37ce9cf4.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on March 18, 2013, 01:59:03 AM
Used large flat blade to scrape gum off the table that one of my twin boys left behind. Smh kids!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on March 18, 2013, 10:44:32 PM
Swiss Tech Utili-key to open root beer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SwissArmy Zippo on March 20, 2013, 03:44:53 AM
Replaced headlight bulb using Victorinox Spirit X
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 20, 2013, 03:48:41 AM
Fix a jammed stapler with my Juice S2
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: xdalaw on March 22, 2013, 01:13:43 AM
Cut some loose/dangling rope (about 1/4 inch thick twine) from my cat's scratching post with my SAK Spartan.  Cut "like butter."
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 22, 2013, 03:50:19 AM
Used my new Juice KF4 to open some boxes as work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 22, 2013, 03:58:40 AM
Used my new Juice KF4 to open some boxes as work.

I bet you're a happy man now :D I love my KF4!¡!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 22, 2013, 04:10:48 AM
Used my new Juice KF4 to open some boxes as work.

I bet you're a happy man now :D I love my KF4!¡!

Oh yes I am :D  It is now checked off of my retired Leathermans wish list.  I really thought I would never own one as I never would see them on ebay whenever I would check.  I figured they were scarce or nobody wanted to part with them.  However, thanks to this forum and "xdalaw" I now am a proud KF4 owner :salute:  My wife even approved as she knew I really wanted it and had to jump at the chance, plus it is my early Father's Day gift ;) 

I would rather have scissors instead of the saw, but by no means am I complaining.  I believe if the scissors were there instead, that handle would be thicker than the other like on the S2 and XE6.  If that's the case, then I'm glad there are no scissors on this as I like the handles actually being even (I also have a new Micra to cover scissors anyway ;)).  I also like the ruler markings and that sweet solar yellow 8) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 22, 2013, 04:14:30 AM
I pair my KF4 with a Micra or Squirt S4 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 22, 2013, 04:19:32 AM
I pair my KF4 with a Micra or Squirt S4 :tu:

The Micra is a sweet, handy little guy ;)  Makes a great compliment to any EDC lineup :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on March 25, 2013, 01:25:22 AM
Used one of my Recruits to open a couple of cans this morning, and this evening tightened a couple of screws in some folding chairs at a meeting.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 27, 2013, 06:09:05 AM
I used my Juice KF4 to remove the hard drive from our old computer.  We are now using a brand new one finally :D  Our old one was 10+ years old and incredibly slow.  It just couldn't handle much anymore.  This new one is so much faster and can handle multiple internet tabs open and in use simultaneously.  I don't know what to do with myself on this thing :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on March 27, 2013, 06:47:02 AM


I would rather have scissors instead of the saw, but by no means am I complaining.  I believe if the scissors were there instead, that handle would be thicker than the other like on the S2 and XE6.  If that's the case, then I'm glad there are no scissors on this as I like the handles actually being even (I also have a new Micra to cover scissors anyway ;)).  I also like the ruler markings and that sweet solar yellow 8)

Nope, I will note that the scissors are the same thickness as a blade, the only reason why that layer is thicker is because there is a spacer they put on the scissor side so the bottle opener would nest next to the scissors. I replaced mine with an awl, and it seems to fit fine with out the spacer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 27, 2013, 02:10:36 PM


I would rather have scissors instead of the saw, but by no means am I complaining.  I believe if the scissors were there instead, that handle would be thicker than the other like on the S2 and XE6.  If that's the case, then I'm glad there are no scissors on this as I like the handles actually being even (I also have a new Micra to cover scissors anyway ;)).  I also like the ruler markings and that sweet solar yellow 8)

Nope, I will note that the scissors are the same thickness as a blade, the only reason why that layer is thicker is because there is a spacer they put on the scissor side so the bottle opener would nest next to the scissors. I replaced mine with an awl, and it seems to fit fine with out the spacer.

Oh I see.  Well that would be nice then.  I was wondering if the bottle opener was what caused the size difference. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GuyWood on March 27, 2013, 08:32:17 PM
I used the main blade on my climber as a fork to finish my mates chips in gravy at work and the flathead screwdriver to turn off the water to my washing machine in case the pipe bursts tonight :).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 27, 2013, 10:59:16 PM
Went to replace a tail light (yes the same one I replaced a few months ago) to discover it was working. It was out last night but works now ???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on March 28, 2013, 12:37:23 AM
I used two 'cheap and cheerful' PST clones to take apart and reassemble another cheapo MT.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 28, 2013, 06:21:05 AM
Used the Micra nailfile to, well, file my nails :D  Which reminds me that I recently discovered that the Juice KF4's awl actually works pretty well as a nail cleaner, due to it's dull, rounded tip :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on March 28, 2013, 11:02:01 PM
Used my SwissChamp and Charge TTi to change the burned power cable from a working multisocket with the working cable of a burned multisocket :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mvyrmnd on March 28, 2013, 11:36:10 PM
Reassembled the fittings for my 4m*6m shade sail which broke off during a storm the other night. The ReCharge is so much better than a stock TTi for plier- based tasks! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on March 28, 2013, 11:39:53 PM
The OH GAK got a pretty good workout at the store today.  Turned some screws, a bit of light prying  ;), put a new hole in my belt (in a good direction), opened some tint cans, and lots of using the blade.  I like this knife a lot.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 29, 2013, 01:00:14 AM
I got number #2 moved out today and in her own place. She used my her Wingman to take apart her bed and remove screws from the wall holding light fixtures up and such. I watched proudly :D Playing with my new Rebar right now :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metal Mickey on March 30, 2013, 02:17:06 PM
Used the can opener on my Blast to...open a can, when cooking some hot food on the kelly Kettle.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GuyWood on March 30, 2013, 02:28:31 PM
Used the main blade on my SAK Climber to open a LED Lenser P3 I just bought. It was in one of those satanic welded plastic packs  :rant:. Torch is pretty cool though  :tu:.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cibui on March 30, 2013, 03:17:13 PM
A picture speaks a thousand words - leatherman surge


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 30, 2013, 04:06:13 PM
A picture speaks a thousand words - leatherman surge


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: xdalaw on March 30, 2013, 11:15:57 PM
Let my neighbor use my new Black Vic Explorer to clean off his BB Gun Rifle sight so that we could shoot some cans with out kids.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on March 30, 2013, 11:51:31 PM
Let my neighbor use my new Black Vic Explorer to clean off his BB Gun Rifle sight so that we could shoot some cans with out kids.  :)

Clean off his rifle sight?

Not sure I understand how you clean a sight with a Explorer unless i'm completely blanking on something.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: xdalaw on March 31, 2013, 03:58:58 AM
Let my neighbor use my new Black Vic Explorer to clean off his BB Gun Rifle sight so that we could shoot some cans with out kids.  :)

Clean off his rifle sight?

Not sure I understand how you clean a sight with a Explorer unless i'm completely blanking on something.  :think:

His old air rifle sight was banged-up and gnarly.  He had to carve/scrape it down a bit so his daughter had a clean view down the barrel.  Used the pruning blade.  (Not sure if that makes sense the way I'm describing it.)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on March 31, 2013, 04:32:07 AM
 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on March 31, 2013, 12:37:10 PM
Let my neighbor use my new Black Vic Explorer to clean off his BB Gun Rifle sight so that we could shoot some cans with out kids.  :)

Clean off his rifle sight?

Not sure I understand how you clean a sight with a Explorer unless i'm completely blanking on something.  :think:

His old air rifle sight was banged-up and gnarly.  He had to carve/scrape it down a bit so his daughter had a clean view down the barrel.  Used the pruning blade.  (Not sure if that makes sense the way I'm describing it.)

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 :o

He doesn’t sound like the sort of bloke I would lend any tools to  :-\

I recon you should give him a cheap multitool as a gift then the next time he wants to borrow yours you can say  :pok:  ‘wheres the one I gave you?’

Sorted  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 31, 2013, 09:17:58 PM
:o

He doesn’t sound like the sort of bloke I would lend any tools to  :-\

I recon you should give him a cheap multitool as a gift then the next time he wants to borrow yours you can say  :pok:  ‘wheres the one I gave you?’

Sorted  :D

That's how I would do it also Tony :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on March 31, 2013, 10:29:57 PM
Just used the flat driver on my Cadet to open a new tin of pipe tobacco.  :)  Later my Rodgers smokers' knife will see some use cutting the tobacco (it's a pressed/flake type, my favorite) and tamping the pipe.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 03, 2013, 04:14:56 AM
I've had a semi-busy day for MT use (unusual for me).  I used the Charge TTi's saw and the Rebar's file to shape a car out of a wood block for my daughter's math project.  I also used my PSTII's Phillips and flathead to replace a blown license plate bulb. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on April 04, 2013, 10:45:08 AM
I used my Letherman Surge and Victorinox XLT to install a 5.1 Surround System in our clinic. Mostly the Philips drivers of both tools, Surge's pliers and plain blade and Vic's Electrician's blade and wire stripper. Both worked great!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolMan1 on April 04, 2013, 01:42:41 PM
I've used my Leatherman Wave to Open a bottle, rip out some nails and work a small hole into some wood!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 04, 2013, 01:46:22 PM
Last night I fixed my garden gate with Wenger RangerGrip 90, a 4" Puukko and a laurel branch
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on April 04, 2013, 02:32:26 PM
how's the rangergrip working out for you Al ? i was seaching the web (for a new toy) and google sent me to your post on here about a year ago. then i found this
http://www.amazon.com/Wenger-16334-RangerGrip-90-Knife/dp/B007AK6XZY
i do like  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 04, 2013, 02:34:46 PM
It's spoilt by stupidly bulky scales which are made to be ergonomic, but have the opposite effect unless you have gigantic hands. It's manageable ... just ... for me, but with slimmer scales it would be excellent!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 07, 2013, 01:24:06 AM
Not your everyday tool or use, but.....

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1702_zpsfb4393fe.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: xdalaw on April 07, 2013, 02:20:42 AM
Used my Vic Explorer and LM Wingman to make a few paracord keychains with my daughter.  (Cutting cord and tightening knotted cord.)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 07, 2013, 04:50:50 AM
Right now I'm just using a few for photo experiments with my camera.  Here is the classic style lineup :tu:

http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/IMG_1568_zpsf8cfa2d6.jpg
http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/IMG_1567_zpsa7098709.jpg
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on April 07, 2013, 07:46:00 AM
Not your everyday tool or use, but.....

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1702_zpsfb4393fe.jpg)


Love those pipe knives.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 07, 2013, 08:22:52 AM
I used my pulse today to install a towel rack at home, and to mount a tool on the turret in my lathe at work.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 09, 2013, 07:06:44 PM
So far I've used the awl on my Pioneer to open a couple boxes, and my Micra to cut the ends off of a couple zip ties.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 10, 2013, 08:54:43 PM
I used the phillips on my Micra and the large flathead and awl on my Pioneer to do some maintenance/troubleshooting on an encoder here at work. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 12, 2013, 04:16:39 PM
Working on yet another picture for my daughters school,this is for my youngest class as she is in leopards,this will be a banner, it will be cut out on a green background and the leopard will be lying on the word leopards  :tu: i used the blade on the p4 to scrap the pastel too lighten areas up,
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 12, 2013, 06:18:36 PM
Nice job, Zed :tu:  Isn't it fun to get to work on your kids' school projects? ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 12, 2013, 06:46:33 PM
Nice job, Zed :tu:  Isn't it fun to get to work on your kids' school projects? ;)


Well made that fatal error of saying I can draw   :D now there teacher asks me to draw pics for there project of the month  ::) here's the last picture I did  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 12, 2013, 08:09:27 PM
Nice job, Zed :tu:  Isn't it fun to get to work on your kids' school projects? ;)


Well made that fatal error of saying I can draw   :D now there teacher asks me to draw pics for there project of the month  ::) here's the last picture I did  :tu:

Oh yes, you made the mistake of stating you had a talent and now they are exploiting it for all they're worth :D  You do have a talent though :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 12, 2013, 08:16:34 PM
Nice job, Zed :tu:  Isn't it fun to get to work on your kids' school projects? ;)


Well made that fatal error of saying I can draw   :D now there teacher asks me to draw pics for there project of the month  ::) here's the last picture I did  :tu:

Oh yes, you made the mistake of stating you had a talent and now they are exploiting it for all they're worth :D  You do have a talent though :tu:

Thanks mate   :cheers: my uncle passed away last year and he was a amazing artist, i was lucky too get some of his art work,he taught me from  a young age,i miss him and my aunty a lot as it was her that got me into collecting stuff  :D . I did use to do a comic strip for another website but due too
Work kids etc I had no time to do it  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 12, 2013, 08:30:17 PM
Nice job, Zed :tu:  Isn't it fun to get to work on your kids' school projects? ;)


Well made that fatal error of saying I can draw   :D now there teacher asks me to draw pics for there project of the month  ::) here's the last picture I did  :tu:

Oh yes, you made the mistake of stating you had a talent and now they are exploiting it for all they're worth :D  You do have a talent though :tu:

Thanks mate   :cheers: my uncle passed away last year and he was a amazing artist, i was lucky too get some of his art work,he taught me from  a young age,i miss him and my aunty a lot as it was her that got me into collecting stuff  :D . I did use to do a comic strip for another website but due too
Work kids etc I had no time to do it  :-\

That's cool that your uncle passed his talent on to you.  I have a friend who is great with drawing with no teaching at all other than his own practice/persistence.  Him and I were planning out a story for a comic and bounced around several ideas and he even had started drawing a few pages of it for a visual.  I was going to write since I can't draw ;)  Unfortunately, same as you, basically life just got in the way and we don't have the time for something as involving as that now. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 12, 2013, 08:34:59 PM
It's sad that life sometimes means sacrificing not doing this stuff,let's hope it slows down soon for us too do more of the things we love,  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 12, 2013, 09:01:39 PM
It's sad that life sometimes means sacrificing not doing this stuff,let's hope it slows down soon for us too do more of the things we love,  :salute:

Yeah it is.  We were really into the idea of doing it for a while, but it was getting harder and harder to fit in the necessary time to hang out and brainstorm and all that's involved in that type of project.  We rarely hang out now as we both are married with a couple kids, so it's not easy to plan.  We had pretty much given up on it quite a while ago, but he would occasionally bring it up or do random sketches.  Perhaps things slow down once the kids are grown up, but that's a long ways away for me since we just had a baby like a month ago, although my oldest is pushing 13, so in a few years I'll be halfway there.  Unless of course we have another ;) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 12, 2013, 09:11:05 PM
It's sad that life sometimes means sacrificing not doing this stuff,let's hope it slows down soon for us too do more of the things we love,  :salute:

Yeah it is.  We were really into the idea of doing it for a while, but it was getting harder and harder to fit in the necessary time to hang out and brainstorm and all that's involved in that type of project.  We rarely hang out now as we both are married with a couple kids, so it's not easy to plan.  We had pretty much given up on it quite a while ago, but he would occasionally bring it up or do random sketches.  Perhaps things slow down once the kids are grown up, but that's a long ways away for me since we just had a baby like a month ago, although my oldest is pushing 13, so in a few years I'll be halfway there.  Unless of course we have another ;)

Yep same boat,5-6-13, these projects are fun and keep me tuned  :D loops another mto hijack  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 12, 2013, 09:21:20 PM
It's sad that life sometimes means sacrificing not doing this stuff,let's hope it slows down soon for us too do more of the things we love,  :salute:

Yeah it is.  We were really into the idea of doing it for a while, but it was getting harder and harder to fit in the necessary time to hang out and brainstorm and all that's involved in that type of project.  We rarely hang out now as we both are married with a couple kids, so it's not easy to plan.  We had pretty much given up on it quite a while ago, but he would occasionally bring it up or do random sketches.  Perhaps things slow down once the kids are grown up, but that's a long ways away for me since we just had a baby like a month ago, although my oldest is pushing 13, so in a few years I'll be halfway there.  Unless of course we have another ;)

Yep same boat,5-6-13, these projects are fun and keep me tuned  :D loops another mto hijack  :rofl:

Yeah it's crazy, a 12 yr old going on 13, and an almost 6 week old baby.  The first is from a different mother, otherwise I wouldn't have allowed such a gap in between.  Haha, that's funny :D  It seems to happen quite a bit I've noticed ;)  Fortunately, this place has that kind of friendly atmosphere where we can all just get sidetracked in enjoyable conversation ;) :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 12, 2013, 09:25:49 PM
 :D yeah corals 14 this year and from my first marriage, no more for us, getting too old  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 12, 2013, 09:52:28 PM
:D yeah corals 14 this year and from my first marriage, no more for us, getting too old  :D

I hear ya.  I may have it in me for one more as I would like a boy, but the risk of getting another girl makes me think twice ;)  I had also forgotten what a baby does to your routine and schedule, etc., so that also gives me second thoughts :ahhh  I'm not sure I want to deal with another baby after this one (she's not bad, it's just that there's so much to take care of.  I've been used to an older, more independent kid for a few years now, so it's quite a change).  Still, in a couple years or so we will have forgotten this and may end up trying for a boy, but only once more, that's for sure ;) 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on April 12, 2013, 10:01:10 PM
Good luck mate  :salute: all mine are girls but there all great and wouldn't be without any of them  :tu: take care  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 12, 2013, 10:32:27 PM
Good luck mate  :salute: all mine are girls but there all great and wouldn't be without any of them  :tu: take care  :salute:

Thanks, I need it ;)  There's nothing wrong with girls, but I just would like a boy because I wanted one of each, and boys have sweet toys nowadays ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on April 12, 2013, 11:33:43 PM
I used all these:

(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/96/quickreleaseclip01.jpg)

To make this:

(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/3338/quickreleaseclip02.jpg)

So I can use it as a SAK / MT quick(er) release belt hanger (instead of the top coupler):

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1203/quickreleaseclip03.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on April 16, 2013, 06:06:27 AM
I have used my multitool every day on and off work.

I'll try to get a post here letting you know what I'm up to

today

swisstool RS at work.

I removed some old broken commercial clothes dryers in a closed laundry that I'm turning into a storage building. Cut power wires, removed wire brackets, capped some gas lines. It took a pipe wrench to remove the gas lines.

tonight I used leatherman charge tti

cut open a plastic package, used the Phillips on my screen door

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 17, 2013, 10:01:25 PM
I just used my PSTII pliers to remove an envelope that was jammed inside our folding/inserting machine here at work.  It was in a hard to reach area (most areas in this machine are hard to reach with just my hands), so I pulled out the PSTII and used the tip to grab what little bit I could and slowly work the envelope out of the jammed up area.  This is an example of me needing the more needlenose like Leatherman pliers as opposed to the Spirit's pliers for this type of finer work.  However, like a fool, I am carrying my Spirit as well, and should have tried it out to see how it would have been able to handle this issue.  I think another contributing factor was how slim the PSTII is, which allowed me to maneuver it just right to get to the envelope.  Good job to my PSTII :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on April 18, 2013, 03:55:02 AM
Cutting caught materials off the laser cutter with my Splash.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/18/esena9u5.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Echo on April 18, 2013, 10:35:01 PM
No tool kit, but my trusty Charge helped me remove clip on dog lead and replace with a more secure Karabiner. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on April 19, 2013, 02:44:05 AM
Yesterday

I removed and reinstalled some water meters. Opening up a few houses. Fixed a set of stairs.

today I tighten up a few screws on my carpet shampooer and cut a few things open with a skeletool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on April 19, 2013, 07:27:46 PM
SOG Powerlock awl.... making a bigger hole around IR receiver in my very cheap Media player!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on April 21, 2013, 06:45:47 AM
I used my Wingman to work on my BuckTool display.  :think:   :facepalm:

I used the file to smooth the hole for the power cord. The pliers to hold a couple of bolts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 21, 2013, 10:28:35 PM
Just had to use my Pioneer to break into my own home ::)  We decided to go for a family walk and locked the door, but forgot the key.  I was able to pry the back door open with the bottle opener/flathead and let the girls in ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on April 21, 2013, 11:49:23 PM
Just had to use my Pioneer to break into my own home ::)  We decided to go for a family walk and locked the door, but forgot the key.  I was able to pry the back door open with the bottle opener/flathead and let the girls in ;)

Chalk one up for the Pioneer Mon :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 22, 2013, 02:57:26 AM
Just had to use my Pioneer to break into my own home ::)  We decided to go for a family walk and locked the door, but forgot the key.  I was able to pry the back door open with the bottle opener/flathead and let the girls in ;)

Chalk one up for the Pioneer Mon :tu:

Yes indeed.  That bottle opener/flathead is a rather solid prybar really.  I did a lot of prying with it on the front door first, then the back door.  Not a scratch on it, but I may have a tiny chip in the black color.  That's the price I pay I guess ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 22, 2013, 05:16:20 AM
The mvp's of my day. I also had to use the Kf4's Phillips driver to tighten the latch plates for each door after the prying I did;)

Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on April 23, 2013, 09:14:00 AM
Use my Juice S2 to Push/Pop the collar off my Opinel. I'm thinking about a Mustard Patina Job.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on April 23, 2013, 11:32:54 AM
MT: SOG PowerAssist
TASK: fixed the broken plug off an extension cable
RATING: 9 out of 10

*i guess my leatherman squirt PS4 would've been sufficient but the SOG was the one within reach

also installed some fixtures with:

MT: Leatherman Skeletool CX
Task: Installing hooks
Rating: 7/10

I think I really need to get an Octane

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9400/sam2222v.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 24, 2013, 05:54:22 AM
Wife used my Micra to cut tags off of some new baby clothes :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiljentaa on April 24, 2013, 04:45:52 PM
Sideclip's pliers allowed me to adjust the mirrors on my work vehicle this morning.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Metropolicity on April 25, 2013, 06:29:20 PM
Doing some laser cutting with some help from my new, old wave.

Still not done modding it but its close. I added an awl from a PST last night.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/26/emyzu6uv.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 27, 2013, 08:28:51 PM
Today I used my S2 to put a new wick into my Zippo pipe lighter.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 27, 2013, 08:46:32 PM
I tightened up some cabinets with my ST200.  I swear the owner of my condo is a DIY moron.  There are paint lines on every wall from poor masking, all the towel racks were loose when we moved in, and there is no cover on the fan light in my bedroom.  With the hardware that was with it there is no way it would fit on the fixture.  Constant projects for me!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on April 29, 2013, 10:14:37 PM
Used my Wingman to tighten some screws on the seat of a substitute bus I was driving today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Cupboard on April 29, 2013, 10:51:49 PM
I used my Spirit to remove a broken coldroom controller from a coldroom (it had decided to to freeze all the cheese inside and wasn't sure whether it was -10 or +20C, it was actually -3) and replace it with something that used to be controlling a boiler on the farm. A mixture of removing the old box, mounting a new one and doing a load of electrical work.

I've set up alarms in all the stores so they send out an alarm text if they stop working and go over temperature, but never thought to put an equivalent under temperature alarm in!

It wasn't how I planned to spend a decent chunk of my day but it needed doing.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on April 29, 2013, 11:37:15 PM
Used my Spirit to fix the head on my bicycle tire pump.  Had to push out a pin using the awl, when the pin was a few mm out I used the pliers to pull it out all the way, took out a handle, and took out the rubber beneath it so I could place it back in the right position again, placed all the parts back together and it works like a charm again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on May 06, 2013, 06:07:16 AM
Today was a multi type of day. The better half's grandmother passed away two weeks ago, and the service was just yesterday. Today, my wife, my in-laws, and myself went over to her place to pack up some things. Not knowing what I had in store, I grabbed my tool bag that I keep in the house, for when I don't want to run out to the garage for my proper tool box. It contains assorted drivers, hex keys, wrenches, pliers, a hammer, etc. It also houses my Charge TTi. With so many other dedicated tools in the bag, I don't know why I keep it there, but I do. And it came in handy today.

One of the items we were removing was a full-length, green cloth couch. It was in the far back of the house, and wouldn't fit through the door frame without us removing the feet, which are held onto the couch via a recessed bolt. Unfortunately, the hex bits for my ratcheting bit driver weren't quite big enough, I don't have a ratchet set in there, and I couldn't fit a wrench or Channelock into the hole. So, I rummaged through my bag, trying to figure out how to Mickey Mouse a solution. I finally settled on the TTi, the only pair of needlenose pliers in there. Since they are tapered, I was able to get a slight grip around each bolt, turning it slightly each time. As the bolts moved outward, I was able to get a better grip, and turn them even better. It took a while, but I was able to get them all out, and the couch into my Pilot.

There were some shelves to disassemble as well. The wife and I teamed up with a phillips driver and the TTI to make short work on them.

Finally, after getting the couch to our house, I reattached the feet using the same method. Only I couldn't quite tighten them up with the TTi (no grip when they're that far in). So, I used a Squirt PS4. I was half expected it to pop from the lateral force, but it snugged those bolts down like a champ.

So, all in all, it was a productive day for my multitools, and saved us a 60 minute round trip from getting proper tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 06, 2013, 03:05:33 PM
This was actually yesterday, but forgot to post it.  Nothing major, but just used the small blade on the Executive to cut out the seal on a bottle of tums. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on May 06, 2013, 04:23:43 PM
Got some serious multitool time in doing yard work yesterday. Rigged up a new rain barrel hooked into our gutter. Used the awl on my Spirit to drill a pilot hole in a steel trash can. Kinda trashed the awl, but it worked GREAT. Then I rammed the pliers of my old beater Surge in the hole and took a hammer to the handles to drive the thing in far enough to stretch the hole to be able to run a hose through it. The Spirit's wire cutters were used to cut through the nylon reinforcement string/wire thing in the hose while trimming it down. Then I used the Surge's diamond file to fix the Spirit's awl. Some good, hard use (abuse?), nothing broke, got the job done. I even dropped the Surge into a puddle for a couple minutes and it didn't instantly turn to rust :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jekostas on May 06, 2013, 05:08:25 PM
Actually used the orange peeler on my Minichamp to peel an orange.  Kind of an enlightening moment.

Well, enlightening in "Hey, I've never tried to actually do this and wow it works really well!"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr Biriyani on May 06, 2013, 11:32:48 PM
Used my Rebar to fasten a handle on the doorway to our house that become loose.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on May 07, 2013, 04:04:24 AM
I took a power lock to work I used it to fix a bunch of mail boxs, strip some wires on a trailer, made a starter hole for a hook hanger, pliers to hold some bolts.

Tonight a pocket plier after work fixed up the grill up for summer.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 07, 2013, 10:13:58 AM
This weekend my Octane and Ranger 14 were on gardening duty:

Cutting landscaping fabric, opening packages and compost bags, cutting zip ties, trimming hose, fitting hose clamps (jubilee clips), pruning tomatoes and peppers, wire cutting, bending the eye on a hanging basket, piercing polythene, clearing expanding foam round pipework, pulling hoses through a wall, cutting up polystyrene to free plug plants, reaming drainage holes, opening beers, building an ornamental arch for peas to climb one side and raspberries the other, fitting a trellis for training kiwi fruit vines.

It's been one of those weekend which proves just how versatile and time saving these toys of ours really can be :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on May 08, 2013, 02:49:26 AM
Leatherman blast

Tuned up a chainsaw and pulled some pins out of the bed on a dump truck.

Power plier tonight opened a few beer's.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on May 08, 2013, 03:50:24 AM
the orange fuse was a rockstar today. Changed the belt[rubber band] on the ole vacume. Put a new single pole switch in the den. installed a  3-way selector on the parlor rod iron lamp. Tightened up my dresser drawer knobs again. Cut doggy joint pills into quarters. It tool some will power not to grab a dedicated tool, but the crap is done.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 08, 2013, 05:16:12 AM
Just used my Alox Electrician's main blade to dice up some red onion for my tuna sandwich for tomorrow's lunch. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 09, 2013, 05:49:36 PM
I used my Rebar in a new and rather useful way.  I extended the handles to make it one long arm, then deployed the can opener to reach an item on a top shelf that was just out of my reach.  I also tried this with the file deployed at around 90 degrees and it worked very well as an arm/hand extension to pull an item towards me.  This is a very handy use for me as I'm somewhat vertically challenged :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on May 10, 2013, 12:35:59 AM
very good use of the tool! as they say i't not the size of the tool it's how you use it... now i'm thinking about getting a rebar as well...done it's on the list
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 10, 2013, 04:23:13 AM
very good use of the tool! as they say i't not the size of the tool it's how you use it... now i'm thinking about getting a rebar as well...done it's on the list

Very true.  We're only limited by our imagination when it comes to these things.  The Rebar is a good multitool imo, so I hope you enjoy it once you get one :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on May 13, 2013, 01:07:47 AM
am already excited! cheers!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 13, 2013, 01:09:13 AM
+1 on the Rebar :tu: :salute: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on May 13, 2013, 01:13:01 AM
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/684/sam3325y.jpg)

well a man needs his beer  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 13, 2013, 05:02:15 AM
I had given myself a head shaving a little while ago and my wife pointed out a couple strays that must have escaped the electric trimmer.  Out comes the Executive and I used the scissors to snip them off :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on May 13, 2013, 08:53:19 AM
well a man needs his beer  :cheers:


No truer words have ever been spoken!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 13, 2013, 02:47:25 PM
well a man needs his beer  :cheers:


No truer words have ever been spoken!  :D

+1
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 13, 2013, 03:30:49 PM
Nothing yet today, but this weekend the Balance opened packages, pulled staples, tightened screws on the garden gate, opened beers, and a bag of compost
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 14, 2013, 04:05:12 AM
The light bulb in the bathroom blew, so I used the Photon light attached to my Executive to see while using the large flathead on my Explorer to unscrew the light cover to replace the bulb. No pics of the action as it was dark and both hands were in use.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 14, 2013, 04:35:20 AM
Used the main blade on my Rebar to open a package from Tim :D

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8736269465_1b090eb59d_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8736269465/in/photostream/)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Cupboard on May 14, 2013, 07:40:43 PM
got up to a field to move the irrigator round, hydraulic pipe was pissing oil everywhere so couldn't lift the legs up. Despite most of our tractors struggling to move for toolboxes we'd managed to take the one that didn't have anything more than a hammer. Got out the Rave, sorted the fittings out, job sorted  :tu:

Also used it to dismantle a broken ozone machine and change a light fitting.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jailbird on May 15, 2013, 02:46:14 AM
I used my Rave to adjust the carb on my lawn mower for the first mow of the year. Also used it to free up the linkage on my neighbors mower.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 15, 2013, 05:29:36 AM
I just used my Alox Electrician's main blade to slice up some green pepper for a snack.  That blade is really sharp.  It slices much better than my kitchen knives :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on May 15, 2013, 10:05:21 AM
 :D :D  Wife couldn't get some body lotion out of the round plastic bottlle it was in so she asked me to saw (!!) it open with the beater Vic Camper I have lying aroung. I used the saw to make the initial incision point just for the sake of it, then cheerfully snapped the large blade open and cut the thing in two. There was much lotion left in it but the main point is wife was impressed :o by how smoothly did the SAK cut through the bottle. She didn't say anything but I could just see it. That's the third point SAKs scored on her this month :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 15, 2013, 03:58:09 PM
:D :D  Wife couldn't get some body lotion out of the round plastic bottlle it was in so she asked me to saw (!!) it open with the beater Vic Camper I have lying aroung. I used the saw to make the initial incision point just for the sake of it, then cheerfully snapped the large blade open and cut the thing in two. There was much lotion left in it but the main point is wife was impressed :o by how smoothly did the SAK cut through the bottle. She didn't say anything but I could just see it. That's the third point SAKs scored on her this month :rofl:

Nice :tu:  It's always cool to score wife points with your MT/SAK, especially if she's the type who  ::) or  :rant: about the fact that you have a few of them ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on May 15, 2013, 07:10:23 PM
:D :D  Wife couldn't get some body lotion out of the round plastic bottlle it was in so she asked me to saw (!!) it open with the beater Vic Camper I have lying aroung. I used the saw to make the initial incision point just for the sake of it, then cheerfully snapped the large blade open and cut the thing in two. There was much lotion left in it but the main point is wife was impressed :o by how smoothly did the SAK cut through the bottle. She didn't say anything but I could just see it. That's the third point SAKs scored on her this month :rofl:
That's a great wife/SAK point! :cheers:

My wife doesn't care much for SAKs/MTs until the time she needs a knife that really cuts... So, I leave all the knives in the house unsharpened except my SAKs/MTs... That way, I subliminally educate her that they are truly necessary if someone wants their job done :D

Next step, I am going to place a Classic on her keys :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 15, 2013, 08:07:02 PM
:D :D  Wife couldn't get some body lotion out of the round plastic bottlle it was in so she asked me to saw (!!) it open with the beater Vic Camper I have lying aroung. I used the saw to make the initial incision point just for the sake of it, then cheerfully snapped the large blade open and cut the thing in two. There was much lotion left in it but the main point is wife was impressed :o by how smoothly did the SAK cut through the bottle. She didn't say anything but I could just see it. That's the third point SAKs scored on her this month :rofl:
That's a great wife/SAK point! :cheers:

My wife doesn't care much for SAKs/MTs until the time she needs a knife that really cuts... So, I leave all the knives in the house unsharpened except my SAKs/MTs... That way, I subliminally educate her that they are truly necessary if someone wants their job done :D

Next step, I am going to place a Classic on her keys :D

Haha, that's a clever way to work it.  That's true for me as well, our kitchen knives are not as sharp as any of the knives on the MTs/SAKs I own.  My wife doesn't care about them either, but she does when she needs scissors or a knife handy and I'm the one with the tool for the job.  I actually have put a Classic on her keyring in her purse, but she doesn't use it much, if at all.  She usually just asks me for whatever I'm carrying. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 15, 2013, 10:34:10 PM
That's a great wife/SAK point! :cheers:

My wife doesn't care much for SAKs/MTs until the time she needs a knife that really cuts... So, I leave all the knives in the house unsharpened except my SAKs/MTs... That way, I subliminally educate her that they are truly necessary if someone wants their job done :D

Next step, I am going to place a Classic on her keys :D

I just can't bring myself to that point of not sharpening knives to prove a point, I just love to keep everything in the house sharp in case it needs used. But then, my wife does value the SAKs and MTs that we have. It is a clever way to go about it though, if that's an issue.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on May 15, 2013, 10:53:32 PM
Had a bike chain with no key and couldn't find the hacksaw. So the swisschamp's file cut almost all, and the wave wire cutters finished the job.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/y3a9avu9.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on May 15, 2013, 11:12:56 PM
Was it your bike? :pok:  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on May 16, 2013, 12:16:17 AM
Was it your bike? :pok:  :D
:rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on May 16, 2013, 12:21:19 AM
That's a great wife/SAK point! :cheers:

My wife doesn't care much for SAKs/MTs until the time she needs a knife that really cuts... So, I leave all the knives in the house unsharpened except my SAKs/MTs... That way, I subliminally educate her that they are truly necessary if someone wants their job done :D

Next step, I am going to place a Classic on her keys :D

I just can't bring myself to that point of not sharpening knives to prove a point, I just love to keep everything in the house sharp in case it needs used. But then, my wife does value the SAKs and MTs that we have. It is a clever way to go about it though, if that's an issue.
It isn't like that, it's more like Zen... I just leave the knives unsharpened and, naturally, the point is proven by itself :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on May 16, 2013, 11:01:42 AM
It isn't like that, it's more like Zen... I just leave the knives unsharpened and, naturally, the point is proven by itself :D
Just let the river flow :D Fortunately my wife was way cooler about SAKs/MTs piling up than I thought she would and she does appreciate sharp things -she got that from her dad  :D but she just won't use them. She doesn't have the nails to open the implements  :-\ and she's afraid of how sharp they are. I keep explaining to her that sharp is safer but to no avail, I think. The knives in our kitchen vary from bluntish to quite sharp so we cover most tasks. She has these repulsive warncliff tip, viciously serrated kitchen knives that I cannot wear out that take care of what she is cutting. Otherwise, she will work the scissors. Actually, I find her combo quite scary. She seems to like her yellow Classic however, that's something!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nuphoria on May 16, 2013, 10:52:12 PM
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u434/DrNuph/EDC/Summer_zps4a0eaced.jpg)

It was summer very briefly... I put this SAK to good use!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BigMatt on May 19, 2013, 01:45:12 PM
Very unusuall but it saved me a lot of pain and discomfort. Dinner brake en route (im a driver) at KFC. My tooth chipped/broke (at the back of my mouth) leaving sharp and jagged edge that really hurted my tongue. Used a diamond file from my Surge to file down the problem a little. This will keep me sain through the weekend.

And my favourite whenever I get a chance. Cutting off bells from cats collars...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 21, 2013, 07:42:24 PM
Pried open the mrs' Streamer (a bluetooth device that works with hearing aids) with the LM KF4 to get the rechargeable battery out to replace it (hopefully).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 25, 2013, 05:06:25 AM
This was a few days ago, but I just got around to uploading pics.  The base jaws in my Lathe finally gave up the ghost after a few years of running really heavy stuff.  Luckily I caught it as I was loading a 700 lb part and we ordered a new set. 

I took the chuck off(takes a crane to do it) and used my ST300 to remove the lock screws from the lock pins that hold the jaw screws in place. 
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s461/seanton35/20130520_103247_zpsa2a52947.jpg?t=1369449905)

 I then had to use a makeshift puller to get the pins out.
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s461/seanton35/20130520_110412_zps8cb41b93.jpg?t=1369449917)

We bought new jaw screws and base jaws, and after I finished rebuilding the chuck my buddy and I put it back in the machine.  I had to climb in to align it while he put the bolts in.  (the machine was Locked out and E-stopped, so it couldn't be accidentally turned on!) There really was no other way to do it.
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s461/seanton35/20130521_070159_zps36ffd8cf.jpg?t=1369449856)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 26, 2013, 04:11:22 AM
Nice pics Mercury :tu:  Nothing that exciting for me today.  Just used the orange peeler on my Executive to open a bag of diapers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Max Archer on May 29, 2013, 05:16:55 AM
Used the SOG PPP's awl when hanging shelves today. It's the only tool I have with a decent one and that's basically all I use it for, aside from when the compound leverage pliers come in handy.

Also turned some screws with the EDC Gerber Balance, but I do that just about every day. (Which is why the Balance is my EDC.) I also used its flathead yesterday to pry the hood ornament off of a BMW...

...Ok, it was my BMW, and I was painting the hood with flat black Plasti-Dip as seen below. (Covering up horribly oxidized faded cheap red paint until I can do a real paint job.)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/8861081274_1bcb1aa10e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maximstensel/8861081274/)
E30 hood Plastidip (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maximstensel/8861081274/#) by maximstensel (http://www.flickr.com/people/maximstensel/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on May 29, 2013, 09:39:16 AM
Used the SOG PPP's awl when hanging shelves today. It's the only tool I have with a decent one and that's basically all I use it for, aside from when the compound leverage pliers come in handy.
Ever tried the 93mm Vic awl?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 29, 2013, 03:51:34 PM
Used the SOG PPP's awl when hanging shelves today. It's the only tool I have with a decent one and that's basically all I use it for, aside from when the compound leverage pliers come in handy.
Ever tried the 93mm Vic awl?

+1
The 93mm Alox model awls are the best I've used :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RamoN on May 29, 2013, 05:36:50 PM

(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s461/seanton35/20130521_070159_zps36ffd8cf.jpg?t=1369449856)

Now thats a big lathe, sorry if this goes out of topic but what kind of work do you do with it? My dad has a smaller one in the shop were we work and like it a lot, find a use for it every day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 30, 2013, 04:47:58 AM
I work for a company that makes various oilfield plumbing connections basically.  We make a ton of proprietary subs and flanges, and some real neat prototype down hole tools.

Most of the time I am making parts that vary from 18 inches to 5 feet long, with a few 30 foot risers thrown in every now and then. My lathe has a 6.7 inch throat hollow spindle with a back chuck so I hang them out the back resting on a hydraulic roller jack.  It's a trip to watch that thing spin at 500 RPMs when I cut the seal surface on the lead in. Tomorrow I will be cutting two 19 inch flanges, lots of roughing and a pretty cool program on those.

Back on topic, I was moving the bar stock that I will cut the flanges from back from the vendor today with our flatbed, we don't have a saw that can cut a 19 inch diameter so we had a vendor do it.  They neglected to deburr the blanks when they were done so I used the file on my ST200 to remove the burrs so they wouldn't cut my tie downs. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 30, 2013, 04:53:27 AM
An unusual, but good use earlier tonight:  I was in the middle of cooking supper when I spotted a bug of some sort on top of the stove.  The oven was on and the stove surface was hot I'm sure.  The bug was stuck on it's back it seemed as anytime it got on its feet, it couldn't stay as its feet were probably hot.  Me, being the sympathetic type, had a quick thought to use the PSTII's pliers to grab the bug and liberate him from the hot stove surface...right into a cooling stream of water washing him down the drain :D  Mwahahahaaaa >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on June 02, 2013, 11:59:23 PM
An unusual, but good use earlier tonight:  I was in the middle of cooking supper when I spotted a bug of some sort on top of the stove.  The oven was on and the stove surface was hot I'm sure.  The bug was stuck on it's back it seemed as anytime it got on its feet, it couldn't stay as its feet were probably hot.  Me, being the sympathetic type, had a quick thought to use the PSTII's pliers to grab the bug and liberate him from the hot stove surface...right into a cooling stream of water washing him down the drain :D  Mwahahahaaaa >:D

That may be the cruelest thing I've heard all day!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 03, 2013, 02:01:52 AM
An unusual, but good use earlier tonight:  I was in the middle of cooking supper when I spotted a bug of some sort on top of the stove.  The oven was on and the stove surface was hot I'm sure.  The bug was stuck on it's back it seemed as anytime it got on its feet, it couldn't stay as its feet were probably hot.  Me, being the sympathetic type, had a quick thought to use the PSTII's pliers to grab the bug and liberate him from the hot stove surface...right into a cooling stream of water washing him down the drain :D  Mwahahahaaaa >:D

That may be the cruelest thing I've heard all day!

Heeheeheeeee.... >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nervium on June 07, 2013, 06:27:12 PM
a calm but hot day here in izmir, turkey.i opened many bottles of soda for me and my buddies with  st200.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 08, 2013, 05:10:43 PM
At work we have these lengths of landscape timber that we use to set pipe and bar stock on so that we can fit lifting slings under them to move them around the shop.  These lengths also sit on our part carts(worn out lumber carts bought from home depot).  I was resting some very heavy parts on one of these the other day, and had it close to my lathe.  I failed to notice the end was jagged as the timber had been snapped off at one point or another.  It gouged a neat scratch into my lower leg.  I whipped out my ST200 and used the saw to remove the offending pointy parts and sawed the wood flush so it is safe to walk around.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 08, 2013, 06:22:17 PM
Yesterday I used my Micra's phillips to tighten a loose handle on a pot, and the Spirit's phillips to re-attach the magnet on a cupboard door. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 09, 2013, 04:02:34 AM
I used my Explorer to slice up an apple for a picnic this afternoon with the wife and kids. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on June 09, 2013, 04:39:30 AM
used my wave to make adjustments on mini blinds for a client.  the needle nose pliers come in real handy when the cord lock is stuck.  I used the flat blade screwdriver as a pry implement on the valance to loosen it.   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on June 09, 2013, 06:25:40 AM
Yesterday I used my Micra's phillips to tighten a loose handle on a pot, and the Spirit's phillips to re-attach the magnet on a cupboard door. 

No bug action tonight?¿?

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 09, 2013, 06:45:59 AM
Yesterday I used my Micra's phillips to tighten a loose handle on a pot, and the Spirit's phillips to re-attach the magnet on a cupboard door. 

No bug action tonight?¿?

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :rofl:  Unfortunately not.  I also have an electric fly swatter, which is great fun.  Wife doesn't like it though as it makes a loud snapping/popping sound when it makes contact.  I think it's fun :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on June 09, 2013, 06:49:39 AM

Yesterday I used my Micra's phillips to tighten a loose handle on a pot, and the Spirit's phillips to re-attach the magnet on a cupboard door. 

No bug action tonight?¿?

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :rofl:  Unfortunately not.  I also have an electric fly swatter, which is great fun.  Wife doesn't like it though as it makes a loud snapping/popping sound when it makes contact.  I think it's fun :rofl:

Have you seen the one that you shoot at flys? It's like a rubber band gun with a fly swatter on it.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 09, 2013, 06:57:01 AM

Yesterday I used my Micra's phillips to tighten a loose handle on a pot, and the Spirit's phillips to re-attach the magnet on a cupboard door. 

No bug action tonight?¿?

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :rofl:  Unfortunately not.  I also have an electric fly swatter, which is great fun.  Wife doesn't like it though as it makes a loud snapping/popping sound when it makes contact.  I think it's fun :rofl:

Have you seen the one that you shoot at flys? It's like a rubber band gun with a fly swatter on it.


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Ooooh, no I haven't, but that sounds like a good bit of fun as well :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on June 09, 2013, 06:59:56 AM


Yesterday I used my Micra's phillips to tighten a loose handle on a pot, and the Spirit's phillips to re-attach the magnet on a cupboard door. 

No bug action tonight?¿?

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :rofl:  Unfortunately not.  I also have an electric fly swatter, which is great fun.  Wife doesn't like it though as it makes a loud snapping/popping sound when it makes contact.  I think it's fun :rofl:

Have you seen the one that you shoot at flys? It's like a rubber band gun with a fly swatter on it.


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Ooooh, no I haven't, but that sounds like a good bit of fun as well :rofl:

I found it at Bass Pro Shop for $5. I didn't get it and I'm regretting it now :facepalm: :rofl:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 09, 2013, 10:16:53 PM
After taking a hike I returned to my car only to have the gear in the window motor explode when I tried rolling it down. When I got home I used the Spirit to quickly pull off the door panel so I could force the window back up and get it held in place before it rained. Got it done just in time for the Canadian Grand Prix to start :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 10, 2013, 01:13:38 AM
Used the PSTII's scissors to free a baby toy from its prison;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rshives on June 10, 2013, 06:07:39 PM
Used my farmer to cut some Chinese elm branches down around my yard yesterday.  Tried to use my spirit to change out my weed eater head.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jailbird on June 10, 2013, 08:25:14 PM
Used my Voyager to cut away some caution tape setting up for today's track event.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sazabi on June 11, 2013, 01:35:37 AM
Yesterday I tried the Wingman's Phillips driver on some screws; it worked surprisingly well.  I'm getting to be a fan of the tool. :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 11, 2013, 03:11:48 AM
Used my farmer to cut some Chinese elm branches down around my yard yesterday.  Tried to use my spirit to change out my weed eater head.

Were you successful?


I used my PST to swap out coolant plugs on the turret of my lathe today. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on June 12, 2013, 01:33:01 AM
Used the tweezers and mag glass on my Explorer today to get a splinter out of the finger of my boss' six year old daughter.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 12, 2013, 01:35:56 AM
I used my blasts pliers to remove a wide burr from a part today, then I used my Sideclip and blast combined to separate two carbide inserts that had inadvertently been brazed together.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on June 12, 2013, 01:38:33 AM
Used the tweezers and mag glass on my Explorer today to get a splinter out of the finger of my boss' six year old daughter.  :)

You just got promoted
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on June 12, 2013, 03:03:18 AM
Used the tweezers and mag glass on my Explorer today to get a splinter out of the finger of my boss' six year old daughter.  :)

that's pretty cool! using the multitool to help others even in the smallest way possible earns you 3 beers in my book.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rshives on June 12, 2013, 08:52:19 PM
Used my farmer to cut some Chinese elm branches down around my yard yesterday.  Tried to use my spirit to change out my weed eater head.

Were you successful?


I used my PST to swap out coolant plugs on the turret of my lathe today.

No, the barrel of the new one was too deep.  Had to break out a long screwdriver.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on June 12, 2013, 09:50:26 PM
Used the awl on my Farmer to tie in an essay
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 13, 2013, 12:53:40 AM
Nothing. Because I somehow forgot to bring it with. I don't deserve to be here any more.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 13, 2013, 01:16:36 AM
Nothing. Because I somehow forgot to bring it with. I don't deserve to be here any more.

 :twak: :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 13, 2013, 01:36:15 AM
Nothing. Because I somehow forgot to bring it with. I don't deserve to be here any more.

 :twak: :twak:

 :oops:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 13, 2013, 03:15:25 AM
Nothing. Because I somehow forgot to bring it with. I don't deserve to be here any more.

 :twak: :twak:

 :oops:

 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 3rdpig on June 15, 2013, 07:10:17 AM
I used my Super Tinker's knife to open the mail, the cap lifter to open one (or more) adult beverages, and the scissors to open an iced tea package.  Not exactly what you'd call hard use.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on June 15, 2013, 12:07:38 PM
Nothing. Because I somehow forgot to bring it with. I don't deserve to be here any more.

Sorry mate, but I am going to have to go look out the bow of banishment.  I'll give you a 5 minute head start. >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on June 15, 2013, 03:14:10 PM
gutting blade on Vic Hunter to gut a packet of milk
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on June 17, 2013, 12:16:18 AM
Since I've had a few drinks today, I decided to use my TTi to cut down a small tree that my wife has wanted gone from the front flower garden for a while now.  Worked like a charm!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 17, 2013, 01:26:02 AM
I used my Blast's saw to cut off some really thick weeds at the roots.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on June 17, 2013, 11:36:07 AM
Vic Spirit X to "creatively disassemble"  :whistle:  a hair drier. further proof that I don't need a bigger multitool
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nervium on June 17, 2013, 12:49:11 PM
Leatherman Super Tool 200 for the maintenance of my air pistol Hatsan Mod 25.Brotherhood of Black.

(http://i.imgur.com/GIVJ5iQ.jpg?2)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on June 17, 2013, 02:44:34 PM
Vic Spirit X to "creatively disassemble"  :whistle:  a hair drier. further proof that I don't need a bigger multitool

Did you creatively reassemble it?   :D

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 17, 2013, 04:00:48 PM
I used my Micra to open a package containing my two Syph modded SAKs :D 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on June 17, 2013, 05:21:11 PM
Leatherman Super Tool 200 for the maintenance of my air pistol Hatsan Mod 25.Brotherhood of Black.

(http://i.imgur.com/GIVJ5iQ.jpg?2)
Nice! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on June 17, 2013, 07:06:56 PM
Vic Spirit X to "creatively disassemble"  :whistle:  a hair drier. further proof that I don't need a bigger multitool

Did you creatively reassemble it?   :D

Didn't have to. I wanted to see why it turned into a flamethrower
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on June 17, 2013, 07:37:39 PM
sawing down more tree branches.  hahaha i have a saw and im not afraid to use it. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on June 23, 2013, 04:43:20 AM
Used my wave for some knot tying on lanyards
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on June 23, 2013, 11:01:02 AM
Nothing yet today, but yesterday I used the Octane to cut some garden canes in half, and cut some soft plant ties (wire cutters). Recent rains followed by heavy winds had toppled my Brussels sprouts and oregano and they needed staking out straight away to help them recover.

I also pulled some turnings from my shoes with the pliers, and trim some plant suckers and dead head some petunias with the knife. The knife was also used for knocking down some cardboard boxes. Quite unlike me actually, as it's very rare for me to use a knife on a multitool, especially a liner locking one
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 23, 2013, 10:51:03 PM
I let my daughter use the Rebar's awl to pop the balloons from her 13th bday party.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on June 24, 2013, 01:59:58 AM
I let my daughter use the Rebar's awl to pop the balloons from her 13th bday party.

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Congrats on your daughter's thirteenth birthday


I used my wave to turn on the ac when the knob broke off
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 24, 2013, 03:28:19 AM
I let my daughter use the Rebar's awl to pop the balloons from her 13th bday party.

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Congrats on your daughter's thirteenth birthday


I used my wave to turn on the ac when the knob broke off

Thanks Nhoj;D.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on June 25, 2013, 01:54:19 PM
Spirit X for plumbing. Did I say that I hate plumbing?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 25, 2013, 10:09:16 PM
Spirit X pliers on a battery tie-down bolt while replacing the battery in my friend's truck I'm buying shortly.

EDIT: This was post number 2,000  :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 25, 2013, 10:21:31 PM
Spirit X pliers on a battery tie-down bolt while replacing the battery in my friend's truck I'm buying shortly.

EDIT: This was post number 2,000  :ahhh :ahhh

Congrats :cheers:  I'm only a few behind you :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 25, 2013, 10:34:49 PM
Spirit X pliers on a battery tie-down bolt while replacing the battery in my friend's truck I'm buying shortly.

EDIT: This was post number 2,000  :ahhh :ahhh

Congrats :cheers:  I'm only a few behind you :D

Thing is: I've been a member 4 years longer than you. I really need to find more crap to babble about. *runs off to de-rail some threads*
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on June 25, 2013, 10:43:28 PM
Legitimate derailing is the major charm of this great forum. Many of us are serious in their serious jobs, addressing the serious problems of life -I deal with madness, drug abuse, depression, suicides etc, do you need more?- and need a cool and relaxed group of similar guys to talk and enjoy life with. Oh, talk about SAKs and MTs also. That reminds me, I used my Surge as an icepick and enjoyed it very much.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 26, 2013, 12:01:23 AM
Spirit X pliers on a battery tie-down bolt while replacing the battery in my friend's truck I'm buying shortly.

EDIT: This was post number 2,000  :ahhh :ahhh

Congrats :cheers:  I'm only a few behind you :D

Thing is: I've been a member 4 years longer than you. I really need to find more crap to babble about. *runs off to de-rail some threads*

I'd say I just more accurately represent the "No Life" aspect of the club;). Kidding, I do have a life, I just babble on too much:P

Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 26, 2013, 02:10:43 AM
 :rofl: you accused me of having a life,  that's great.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 26, 2013, 03:05:18 AM
:rofl: you accused me of having a life,  that's great.

^-^  I think this is the only place where being in a "no life club" is seen as an accomplishment.  I'm proud of myself;):P

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on June 26, 2013, 03:08:51 AM
:rofl: you accused me of having a life,  that's great.

^-^  I think this is the only place where being in a "no life club" is seen as an accomplishment.  I'm proud of myself;):P

Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2

And you are going to get to double that soon with 2,000 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 26, 2013, 03:13:52 AM
:rofl: you accused me of having a life,  that's great.

^-^  I think this is the only place where being in a "no life club" is seen as an accomplishment.  I'm proud of myself;):P

Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2

And you are going to get to double that soon with 2,000 :tu:

Yup, I'll be a double no lifer;). I don't know if that's bad or not since I've only been a member for 6 months::)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on June 26, 2013, 11:45:19 PM
 :D  My latest Kershaw got a workout today....

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1937_zps87b9aed9.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/DSCF1937_zps87b9aed9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 27, 2013, 02:38:01 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/27/rubasese.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/27/yru4etaq.jpg)The electrician's utility blade on my Mechaneer got a good workout today.  Today at work I had several boxes/packages arrive (work related unfortunately ;)) and they all had to be opened. It worked great on cutting around plastic packages and all that.  I used the awl to open a couple boxes just to mix it up :)  That utility blade gets the majority of use on my Mechaneer as it's perfect for this type of stuff :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on June 27, 2013, 02:44:57 AM
Work Champ knife to cut up and remove carpet. Because flooded basement. It's going to take some serious work to make that knife ever able to cut through anything again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on June 27, 2013, 03:33:27 AM
That's a great setup you have there on your Mechaneer.  I'm glad it's seeing some good use  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 27, 2013, 04:02:10 AM
That's a great setup you have there on your Mechaneer.  I'm glad it's seeing some good use  :tu:

Thanks, I think it's pretty sweet ;)  So glad I was able to get my custom SAKs :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 27, 2013, 08:35:11 AM
I used my blast today to pull some chips out of the door on my Lathe, that's about it. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 04, 2013, 07:36:34 PM
Yesterday at work I used the metal file on my Yeochamp as a staple remover :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nervium on July 05, 2013, 11:23:59 AM
blade of my swisschamp, for the beef on my lunch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on July 08, 2013, 09:33:34 PM
Used the pliers and tweezers on my Balance as an impromptu valve extractor on a faulty inner tube on my bike  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on July 08, 2013, 09:35:34 PM
Fixed our main kitchen faucet with a gerber diesel....NOW I WANT A LEATHERMAN CRUNCH!!!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Act2uToo on July 08, 2013, 10:27:05 PM
Used the pliers of my LM Juice to undo the extremely stiff wire holding a 50-lb bag of ice closed.  It must be July.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on July 08, 2013, 10:55:32 PM
Installed vertical blinds with the wave. Made the flat driver into an awl, worked great for poking holes in the drywall for the anchors. Used the pocket wrench to secure all the nuts. It's great when you can do little projects with just the edc stuff. By far the best hobby i have been into, except dirt bikes. :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on July 08, 2013, 10:58:42 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/27/rubasese.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/27/yru4etaq.jpg)The electrician's utility blade on my Mechaneer got a good workout today.  Today at work I had several boxes/packages arrive (work related unfortunately ;)) and they all had to be opened. It worked great on cutting around plastic packages and all that.  I used the awl to open a couple boxes just to mix it up :)  That utility blade gets the majority of use on my Mechaneer as it's perfect for this type of stuff :tu:

 Awesome knife !!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 09, 2013, 12:10:39 AM
Gerber Grappler for measuring brass rod and cropping it to length, fixing (bodging) a mounting bracket for my garden hosepipe, opening beer, pulling large turnings from my boots, changing a fuse on a plug, opening a box of DVDs, prying large brass staples, and generally mucking about
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 09, 2013, 12:14:47 AM
Yes it is Colt, thanks ;) :D

Used the PSTII pliers today at work to reach and pull pieces of a mangled sheet of paper from our folder/inserter mail machine.  Worked great, and always seems to do the trick when something like this happens with that machine. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on July 09, 2013, 09:52:12 PM
Used the spirit to put a new filter on the lawn mower. Also used it to help make this toy for the new kitten.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/a4esedu8.jpg)
The kitten loves it
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/tanupama.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/ma5e7u5e.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on July 09, 2013, 10:09:23 PM
I would like to see a video of it!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on July 09, 2013, 11:31:36 PM
I would like to see a video of it!
Sorry my computer is broken so I'm stuck solely on Tapatalk. I can tell you the kitten is crazy though! And it can play with that toy since it's on a spring without me needing to be there.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on July 09, 2013, 11:35:05 PM
I can imagine though.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on July 11, 2013, 02:53:16 AM
Used my Victorinox "plus" bit driver to turn the one screw necessary to swap an SSD into one of our sales guy's laptop. Exciting stuff there I know, sorry I couldn't get pics  :D

That's actually the most multi use I've gotten in a couple weeks, which is quite distressing.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on July 11, 2013, 02:55:26 AM
WAIT!! Totally forgot I did use my spirit to cut a couple wires and mount in a head unit in my new truck, GO TEAM MTO!!.

Just finished a 12 hour shift on 4 hours of sleep, ignore my eccentricity.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 11, 2013, 03:02:07 AM
That's about what I get for sleep pretty much every night, 4-5 hours :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on July 11, 2013, 05:42:54 AM
used my wingman to put laundry door back onto its tracks. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LanWolf on July 11, 2013, 09:52:03 AM
Used my wave Knife to open and cut a cake :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 11, 2013, 09:53:23 AM
Pry tool on Gerber Grappler as a back scratcher  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on July 11, 2013, 10:54:27 AM
went to open a bag of 'kitty-litter' and to my horror .... I didn't have a Knife on me to cut the string  :sa:

does this mean I need to hand in my membership to MTO, or pay some kind of fine ?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 11, 2013, 11:43:42 AM
I vote we send Kirky round to rub your face in the litter tray  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on July 11, 2013, 06:20:03 PM
 :ahhh :surrender:
(we need a 'Kirky-smiley' !  :rofl: )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on July 11, 2013, 09:09:42 PM
:ahhh :surrender:
(we need a 'Kirky-smiley' !  :rofl: )

As my workmates will tell you,a smiley-Kirky is an oxymoron
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gardenvalley on July 11, 2013, 09:27:08 PM
I used the pliers on my Vic Handyman to pick up hundreds of bits of broken glass from an old shower screen. My Swisstool would have been too heavy, cumbersome and tiring to use.
Handyman FTW :tool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on July 11, 2013, 09:34:49 PM
Why is your shower filled with rocks?

On a side note, I kinda like that pic.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on July 11, 2013, 09:59:43 PM
 :D :D McGyver's spirit lives on. I believe I can say that I tailored a solution conveying this message to her grace the wife efficiently today  :rofl: :

We had a new curtain made. So she was about to pull the strings on the curtain's upper part to make it fold when hung. She didn't notice that these were not tied so two of them got unlaced.

The trouble was that we didn't have a small sacking needle that it would take to get the strings back in place. Thus out came the Vic Handyman/Spirit S combo.

First, I straightened a paper clip, then cut it at a convenient lenght. Then I filed one tip so it became pointy. Afterwards, I fashioned an eye (a loop?) on this makeswift sacking needle, put the plactiquish string in and I pressed this end of the paperclip down with the Spirit's pliers to make it as even as I could. Next, I used the Handyman's metal file to round that end so it wouldn't tear much fabric apart, holding it with the Spirit's pliers for better grip.

I handed the needle to the wife and explained how she should use the needle's body to get the edge passed under it without causing much damage to the fabric. It worked just fine.  :tool:  Cheers 

Why is your shower filled with rocks?

On a side note, I kinda like that pic.
+1
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 11, 2013, 10:13:50 PM
Used my Pioneer and P-51 to show some of the kids at the store how an "old fashoned" can opener works today.  :)  Got the tint cans open with the bonus of play time.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on July 11, 2013, 10:44:46 PM
[...]

I handed the needle to the wife and explained how she should use the needle's body to get the edge passed under it without causing much damage to the fabric. It worked just fine.  :tool:  Cheers 

:tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gardenvalley on July 11, 2013, 10:53:08 PM
Why is your shower filled with rocks?

On a side note, I kinda like that pic.
[/quote

Well spotted :tu:

Actually, that`s the gravel which passes for a garden outside my home. The release of energy from the brick had a greater horizontal component than my calculations (hmm, that looks about right) had indicated resulting in some scatter of glass.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on July 11, 2013, 11:24:20 PM
Why is your shower filled with rocks?

On a side note, I kinda like that pic.
[/quote

Well spotted :tu:

Actually, that`s the gravel which passes for a garden outside my home. The release of energy from the brick had a greater horizontal component than my calculations (hmm, that looks about right) had indicated resulting in some scatter of glass.

Ah, I see, here I was just thinking you had some super-fancy zen garden shower.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 12, 2013, 01:34:44 AM
:D :D McGyver's spirit lives on. I believe I can say that I tailored a solution conveying this message to her grace the wife efficiently today  :rofl: :

We had a new curtain made. So she was about to pull the strings on the curtain's upper part to make it fold when hung. She didn't notice that these were not tied so two of them got unlaced.

The trouble was that we didn't have a small sacking needle that it would take to get the strings back in place. Thus out came the Vic Handyman/Spirit S combo.

First, I straightened a paper clip, then cut it at a convenient lenght. Then I filed one tip so it became pointy. Afterwards, I fashioned an eye (a loop?) on this makeswift sacking needle, put the plactiquish string in and I pressed this end of the paperclip down with the Spirit's pliers to make it as even as I could. Next, I used the Handyman's metal file to round that end so it wouldn't tear much fabric apart, holding it with the Spirit's pliers for better grip.

I handed the needle to the wife and explained how she should use the needle's body to get the edge passed under it without causing much damage to the fabric. It worked just fine.  :tool:  Cheers 


Very MacGyver-ish of you firiki :tu:

On a far less exciting and MacGyver-ish note, I used the nailfile on the hook from my Yeochamp as, well a nailfile, and used the tip of the metal file as a nail cleaner.  Thrilling, I know ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 12, 2013, 01:38:09 AM
I used my Pioneer can opener as a Philips to assemble my new weed eater.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on July 12, 2013, 02:12:25 AM
:D :D McGyver's spirit lives on. I believe I can say that I tailored a solution conveying this message to her grace the wife efficiently today  :rofl: :

We had a new curtain made. So she was about to pull the strings on the curtain's upper part to make it fold when hung. She didn't notice that these were not tied so two of them got unlaced.

The trouble was that we didn't have a small sacking needle that it would take to get the strings back in place. Thus out came the Vic Handyman/Spirit S combo.

First, I straightened a paper clip, then cut it at a convenient lenght. Then I filed one tip so it became pointy. Afterwards, I fashioned an eye (a loop?) on this makeswift sacking needle, put the plactiquish string in and I pressed this end of the paperclip down with the Spirit's pliers to make it as even as I could. Next, I used the Handyman's metal file to round that end so it wouldn't tear much fabric apart, holding it with the Spirit's pliers for better grip.

I handed the needle to the wife and explained how she should use the needle's body to get the edge passed under it without causing much damage to the fabric. It worked just fine.  :tool:  Cheers 


Very MacGyver-ish of you firiki :tu:

On a far less exciting and MacGyver-ish note, I used the nailfile on the hook from my Yeochamp as, well a nailfile, and used the tip of the metal file as a nail cleaner.  Thrilling, I know ::)

Thanks Monrogue. Wife didn't want to fuel my MT/SAK craze much but she couldn't help exclaiming this worked well. As for thrilling, for me it is, I can't stand doing that to my nails  :ahhh :D  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on July 12, 2013, 02:16:23 AM
Why is your shower filled with rocks?

On a side note, I kinda like that pic.
[/quote

Well spotted :tu:

Actually, that`s the gravel which passes for a garden outside my home. The release of energy from the brick had a greater horizontal component than my calculations (hmm, that looks about right) had indicated resulting in some scatter of glass.

Ah, I see, here I was just thinking you had some super-fancy zen garden shower.

I was picturing a zen like bath too. Interesting photo nevertheless. Welcome to the forums  :tu: PS: Why can't we write outside the quote field?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 12, 2013, 02:35:32 AM
:D :D McGyver's spirit lives on. I believe I can say that I tailored a solution conveying this message to her grace the wife efficiently today  :rofl: :

We had a new curtain made. So she was about to pull the strings on the curtain's upper part to make it fold when hung. She didn't notice that these were not tied so two of them got unlaced.

The trouble was that we didn't have a small sacking needle that it would take to get the strings back in place. Thus out came the Vic Handyman/Spirit S combo.

First, I straightened a paper clip, then cut it at a convenient lenght. Then I filed one tip so it became pointy. Afterwards, I fashioned an eye (a loop?) on this makeswift sacking needle, put the plactiquish string in and I pressed this end of the paperclip down with the Spirit's pliers to make it as even as I could. Next, I used the Handyman's metal file to round that end so it wouldn't tear much fabric apart, holding it with the Spirit's pliers for better grip.

I handed the needle to the wife and explained how she should use the needle's body to get the edge passed under it without causing much damage to the fabric. It worked just fine.  :tool:  Cheers 


Very MacGyver-ish of you firiki :tu:

On a far less exciting and MacGyver-ish note, I used the nailfile on the hook from my Yeochamp as, well a nailfile, and used the tip of the metal file as a nail cleaner.  Thrilling, I know ::)

Thanks Monrogue. Wife didn't want to fuel my MT/SAK craze much but she couldn't help exclaiming this worked well. As for thrilling, for me it is, I can't stand doing that to my nails  :ahhh :D  :cheers:

I know what you mean.  I don't think most of our wives want to encourage us, but they don't hesitate to ask for our help or our MTs/SAKs when they need something ;) 

I prefer to try to keep my nails maintained a bit due to my office setting, but they tend to get dirty/rough fairly often as I do more "dirty" work (if there is such a thing at a bank).  Sometimes I need a quick filing or cleaning, and sometimes I just do it cuz I'm bored and it gives me an excuse to pull out my Yeochamp and play with it for a few minutes.  We all know how that is ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Luna Knife on July 12, 2013, 08:17:59 PM
As it was hanging from my neck on a lanyard, my tinker deluxe acted like a pendelum and reminded me to squat and not bend while pulling weeds.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 13, 2013, 07:16:54 PM
Used my MP400 and Pioneer to tear down and rebuild a power washer gun today at work.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HeXeY on July 13, 2013, 11:41:50 PM
Used my MUT to remove the isolation and cutting a coax cable to lenght while me and my dad tried to install a new antenna on my grandmas house, struggling to get signals and everything to work until realizing that her TV doesn't support the new signals.  :facepalm:
Lesson learned, read the TV manual before doing too much next time!

Oh well, got to play a bit with the MUT, and grandma's getting a new TV. :D

Would of taken pictures, but was a bit preoccupied trying to balance on the edge of the roof whilst screwing and cutting.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on July 14, 2013, 01:51:15 AM
used a gerber shard to fix an automatic  broken umbrella while inside a speeding txi cab, with heavy rainfall on the streets...gotta love that tiny dynamite
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: frjack on July 14, 2013, 04:32:39 AM
Every day, one, or more of my SAKs equipped with a nail file is pressed into service.

In a couple of months, I've gone from a nail biter to the bloke who was told by a nurse that he has the best nails she has ever seen on a man. At that point, my fiancee collapsed into a laughing heap... then got jealous when she noticed my nails were better than hers. :D
 
SAK nail files are simply the best I've ever used. :)) 8)

Sent from my kindling on fire via splatter squawk two point doh

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on July 15, 2013, 01:09:50 AM
Spirit X got a good work out doing some electrical work on the new (to me) truck:

Wire cutters cut a couple wires (duh  ::) ) to remove the switch/controls for the non-functioning strobes.

Chisel/stripper got a lot of use re-wiring the switch for the fog lights, because the existing wiring job scared the crap out of me.

Phillips, pliers, and stripper were used to repair the broken off ground wire for one of the K.C. off-road lamps. PocketWrench II saw some action there as well.

As usual, everything performed admirably. The PocketWrench was a pain because of the space I had, but it got the job done when I didn't feel like walking 8 feet to the tool box to find the right sized wrench. All in all I was pleased. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: frjack on July 15, 2013, 11:42:19 PM

SAK nail files are simply the best I've ever used. :)

I should clarify : it's the small nail file, I mean. As found on the cadets and other small SAKs. Just tried the one on my newly obtained (practically stolen ) Swiss champ... too coarse.

Sent from my Nex7 via squitter fart

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on July 16, 2013, 02:00:12 AM
Spirit pliers to tighten down the negative battery terminal in my truck that I failed to do after yesterday's project  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rshives on July 16, 2013, 05:06:12 PM
Used my Spirit RT to change the battery in my Suunto watch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rockslide on July 17, 2013, 08:23:19 AM
Used my leatherman juice s2 to unscrew and remove the top of the air filter case of my lawnmower when it wouldn't start. Washed the filter out and put back and it worked like a charm.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on July 17, 2013, 01:14:23 PM
Used a Vic Rambler to cut open two packages from the UK. One containing the MTO Prypar from Tofty :woohoo: and the other one a replacement cylinder head for a Kärcher pressure washer. Then used the Vic Spirit to disassemble parts off of the old broken cylinder head and onto the new one.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/y125zjbdAPXeX5I1vQ9atf4by880BXKC49HgvgbAHb0_zps229e060c.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on July 17, 2013, 01:55:38 PM
Used the Spirit X to fix up some wiring for a friend's sound system
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on July 18, 2013, 01:23:05 AM
Spirit "plus" driver. Hard Drive swap at work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 18, 2013, 07:31:11 PM
Just used my PST's blade to cut open a bag of chips, and earlier used my Spirit's pliers to reach down and pick up a thumb tack off the floor.  Any excuse to find a use ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 19, 2013, 12:16:46 AM
I also used the Spirit to reach a light switch that was buried behind a few stacks of used toners.  I opened it up and straightened out the handles, then took the file out to reach the switch.

Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 20, 2013, 05:20:06 PM
Hijacked the computer at work to post this, didn't think I'd be able to from my phone.  :)  Today I had my MP600 Pro Scout on me, and I'm glad I did.  Had to assemble a power washer.  The 600 was the only tool I needed.  :tu:  Not too many in action pics, since I needed two hands for most of it, but.....
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/IMG_20130720_101433_zpsdb64525d.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/IMG_20130720_101433_zpsdb64525d.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 20, 2013, 05:53:03 PM
I had to use my Spirit yesterday at work to reach and remove a jammed up envelope in our mail folding/inserting machine.  Seems to be one of the more common uses for me at work, and it does the trick every time.  The internal parts of the machine and the path through which the envelopes and sheets travel are very confined and using my hand to reach in and try to grab something is quite difficult most times, so whatever MT I'm carrying at the time always saves the day :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on July 20, 2013, 06:06:24 PM
Super Tool File to scratch my ankle and shin sealed in this beast of an air cast. Squirt PS4 sissors to snip paracord. Farmer cap lifter for lunch time barley pop.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RVER on July 21, 2013, 12:13:38 AM
New member. Love this forum! Ok, used my Vic Workchamp and my pocket wrench ll to: tighten a few bolts, screw driver to pop the lid off of a can of spray paint, scissors to trim paper, awl to punch a hole in the top of a can of barley pop and scribe a line on some wood, saw to trim a limb, and knife to open a bag of lime.  Love my Vic WC!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 21, 2013, 12:36:59 AM
Gerber Balance today  :D

Harvested some food from the garden, pulled up the ground spike for the rotary airer for re-siting elsewhere, cut garden wire for training kiwi fruit vines, and it helped me modify my potting bench slightly too  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on July 22, 2013, 02:56:02 AM
Fixed a burnt motor from an old electric fan with a skeletool cx

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dolphinjon on July 22, 2013, 03:52:47 AM
Fairly new here, but I'll chime in. I used my new Gerber Pro Scout (just received as an early birthday gift Thursday night) for opening up a wire loop used in the making of turkey wing and hawks tail whisk brooms. I usually make at least a few of these a day at work, so this is a pretty routine use for me. I was using a Leatherman Kick for this, but the pro scout is much easier to open one handed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on July 22, 2013, 01:26:18 PM
Used my LM Charge TTi to pull the disk drive from my old PC before taking it to the electronics recycling depot.  Then dismantled the disk drive and scrunched up the platters (recording surfaces) so that no-one could ever extract any info from them. I found the extra geared leverage of my SOG Powerlock was needed to fully fold over the surprisingly tough platters.

I needed several very small torx bits to pull things apart, so the LM bit extender was also used.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on July 22, 2013, 07:50:18 PM
My leatherman Squirt PS4 and Vic Small Tinker did a tag-team number on a broken dome light fixture in our vehicle.

Jury Rigged Repairs have been accomplished.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on July 27, 2013, 03:07:24 AM
My little daughter came to me with a tiny toy part stuck inside a pen cap. After hitting the cap on my desk for a few times - with no success - I used the Explorer's corkscrew to grab and pull it out. :climber: Not a life or death situation but, for a dad, his kid's "you are my hero" hug is better than anything :)

I also used my self-locking pliers (unfortunately, closer than my upstairs Surge) to rise my older daughter's bike handlebars a bit, put the chain in place and pull the wheel back to tighten the chain.

And as it's summer and at summers I love cold beer, I used my on-me-today Ranger to cut the plastic wrapper of a 24 pack so I can put the cans in the fridge :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lillebror on July 27, 2013, 03:23:45 AM

I helped my girlfriend with a straw that just floated up all the time when we were at the cinema. A hole in the cap was made by the ordinary blade. Fortunately, I always have my Charge TTi with me :)
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on July 28, 2013, 12:15:51 AM
Opened a big box of cat litter , with my faithfull MUT .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 28, 2013, 12:40:56 AM
I let my wife use the PST Phillips to open the battery area on a little portable fan for the baby.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on July 28, 2013, 07:36:23 AM
The Juice Pro saved the day today at the cigar shop. The member's area was being used for a concealed handgun class and the instructor needed something to unscrew the VGA cable from the back of the TV. I just happened to be there hanging out and I pulled out the Pro!¡!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on July 28, 2013, 11:38:32 AM
I use the Juice Pro daily. And the Surge and Swisschamp XLT rarely now. They are better but bigger and heavier.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 28, 2013, 11:34:34 PM
We had a bit of bad weather today which topped all my tomato plants in pots  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

I used my Gold TiNi Swiss+tech Micro-Plus 8 in 1 pliers to cut some garden wire so I could brace all four plant supports together with a garden cane and use four more canes as outriggers to stop it getting blown over again.

Really impressed with that little tool lately. Not quite as good as an IDL T7 .... but then I've never seen an IDL T7 in Gold TiNi  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rs217 on July 28, 2013, 11:39:12 PM
The closet doorknob came right out in my hand this morning. And about 2.5 seconds later was securely replaced with my Wingman.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rs217 on July 28, 2013, 11:41:19 PM
My little daughter came to me with a tiny toy part stuck inside a pen cap. After hitting the cap on my desk for a few times - with no success - I used the Explorer's corkscrew to grab and pull it out. :climber: Not a life or death situation but, for a dad, his kid's "you are my hero" hug is better than anything :)

I also used my self-locking pliers (unfortunately, closer than my upstairs Surge) to rise my older daughter's bike handlebars a bit, put the chain in place and pull the wheel back to tighten the chain.

Spoken like a true good dad!  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on July 30, 2013, 05:28:25 PM
The hooks on this lure stood no chance to the wave's wire cutters
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 30, 2013, 05:36:11 PM
Just used the PST's knife to open some mail here at work :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 09, 2013, 12:44:13 AM
Today at work the nozzle cover sensors on one of the tint machines decided to die.  After a 30 minute call with tech support, I managed to get the machine to run without the nozzle cover in place, but had to remover the part to keep using the machine.  The SI did some prying, unscrewing and poking, I did a fair bit of swearing,  ;)  and got the SOB working ok until a tech can get out to us, sometime early next week.....  >:(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rockslide on August 09, 2013, 08:29:53 AM
I used my juice s2 to remove an ancient electric heater from the kitchen of a house I'm doing some remodeling work on. It was a little add on job the guy wanted done. I removed a few long screws, four little nails and cut the wires powering it, then dogged them off.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on August 09, 2013, 09:47:58 AM
Spirit X to fix up some toys. The joys of babysitting  :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on August 09, 2013, 04:29:49 PM
... and later to mod the Mora 1 Classic a bit
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on August 10, 2013, 11:00:23 PM
Used my MUT to open two imported beers . Also cut some crap with it .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on August 11, 2013, 05:17:32 PM
I used my LM Crunch and Rebar and the PocketWrenchII, today, while taking apart to bikes that were falling apart, so I can bring them to the big garbage depot thingy. Among others, I used the Rebar to cut wires, the Crunch's 1/4" bit driver for driving allen-screws, and the PWII to undo some bolts.


Also, earlier today, I used the knife on my Rebar to cut open some of the plastic strings around the packs of newspaper I got.


And just now, I used a the blade of my Vic Waiter that was on my desk to cut some cheese :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on August 12, 2013, 06:53:51 AM
Pocketwrench II to unbolt a couple exhaust clamps swapping out old rusted ghetto rigged muffler, for new slightly less ghetto rigged Dynomax muffler. Did well enough, Blue sounds substantially better.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: comis on August 12, 2013, 07:46:30 AM
Tool: Victorinox Spirit
Task: Taking off/re-install AC filter screen on ceiling ducts
Performance: Excellent.  Classic multitool application--climb on top of ladder to access the AC ducts, only to find out there are phillips that needed to be unscrewed, wimp out the Vic spirit and the rest is history. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 12, 2013, 08:09:50 AM
Used my Rebar and Fisherman while fishing today. To much to list, but quite a lot of scissor and cutting tasks. The pliers got a good workout also.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jph0200 on August 12, 2013, 05:30:34 PM
Used my LM wave to remove some projectors from their ceiling mounts
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 12, 2013, 05:59:16 PM
Used my Surge to take apart, clean and put back together 2 Hoover sweepers, put a new end on a electric cord and scrap out the bowl on my Dr. Grabow freehand. And the day is young yet.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr. Whippy on August 12, 2013, 06:27:53 PM
We've been in the midst of a major home remodel (since last Nov actually).  Some of it with professional builders, some ourselves.  We're doing the majority of the kitchen.  My wife built all the cabinetry.  I'm doing most of the electric. 

Yesterday, we put in the island hood.  Charge ALX, Atwood Crypto and Leatherman Crunch have been invaluable in this. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on August 13, 2013, 05:51:39 PM
I used the spirit x to tighten the handle on a pan
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on August 17, 2013, 12:45:48 AM
I used the spirit x wire cutters to make a clean cut on the end of a fishing rod to put on a replacement guide ring. I was able to do it but the spirit design wire cutters didn't work well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 17, 2013, 04:42:28 AM
I used the spirit x wire cutters to make a clean cut on the end of a fishing rod to put on a replacement guide ring. I was able to do it but the spirit design wire cutters didn't work well.


Honestly the wire cutters are my only gripe with the Spirit X. The rest of the tool being perfect makes up for it though.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on August 17, 2013, 04:48:25 AM

I used the spirit x wire cutters to make a clean cut on the end of a fishing rod to put on a replacement guide ring. I was able to do it but the spirit design wire cutters didn't work well.


Honestly the wire cutters are my only gripe with the Spirit X. The rest of the tool being perfect makes up for it though.  :D

Yeah if they just didn't grind that extra notch on the wire cutters. Honestly I would prefer pointier pliers on the spirit but I'm fine with the ones on there. And yea the spirit is pretty perfect. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 17, 2013, 05:52:06 AM

I used the spirit x wire cutters to make a clean cut on the end of a fishing rod to put on a replacement guide ring. I was able to do it but the spirit design wire cutters didn't work well.


Honestly the wire cutters are my only gripe with the Spirit X. The rest of the tool being perfect makes up for it though.  :D


Yeah if they just didn't grind that extra notch on the wire cutters. Honestly I would prefer pointier pliers on the spirit but I'm fine with the ones on there. And yea the spirit is pretty perfect. :)

Same here John.  The pliers/wire cutters is my main issue with the Spirit.  Fortunately I really don't use either much at all, so it's not a major issue.  And as you both stated, the Spirit's awesome in every other respect :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 21, 2013, 06:53:02 PM
I just used the scissors on my Spirit to cut out some archive box number sticker labels, and I must say, I wasn't all that impressed.  I've never actually used them to cut paper or anything similar in task until today.  First, the reverse placement of the closing jaw (on the left of the base jaw instead of right) was more awkward than I expected it would be while in use.  It made judging the edge where I was cutting a bit more difficult, but that's something to just get used to I guess.  They cut somewhat messily/unevenly as well (I wish I had thought to take pics :facepalm:), but that could have been partially caused by the awkwardness of judging the cutting line/path.  Overall, probably not that big of a deal and just something to get used to, but fortunately I don't have cutting tasks like that very often (or at least not ones where I would resort to a MT/SAK pair of scissors anyway). 

Also used my Mechaneer to open a package containing a Streamlight Nanolight, which is a nice little light :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 21, 2013, 07:08:31 PM
to get another person hooked on Multi-tools!   :rofl: :rofl:

seriously.  I showcased my Charge TTi and AL to someone in perfect Vanna White fashion.
got another tool owner (once it arrives, already ordered) and hopefully another member of this forum.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 21, 2013, 07:39:03 PM
to get another person hooked on Multi-tools!   :rofl: :rofl:

seriously.  I showcased my Charge TTi and AL to someone in perfect Vanna White fashion.
got another tool owner (once it arrives, already ordered) and hopefully another member of this forum.  :tu:

Good job Detron :tu:  Another person has been :assimilate:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 21, 2013, 07:45:17 PM
to get another person hooked on Multi-tools!   :rofl: :rofl:

seriously.  I showcased my Charge TTi and AL to someone in perfect Vanna White fashion.
got another tool owner (once it arrives, already ordered) and hopefully another member of this forum.  :tu:

Good job Detron :tu:  Another person has been :assimilate:

They liked your former AL better than my TTi,  oh well, they are both great tools!.

I am passing the Wave along to another person who wants one, same price, just extending your sale to another person who cannot quite afford a new one.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 21, 2013, 08:04:28 PM
to get another person hooked on Multi-tools!   :rofl: :rofl:

seriously.  I showcased my Charge TTi and AL to someone in perfect Vanna White fashion.
got another tool owner (once it arrives, already ordered) and hopefully another member of this forum.  :tu:

Good job Detron :tu:  Another person has been :assimilate:

They liked your former AL better than my TTi,  oh well, they are both great tools!.

I am passing the Wave along to another person who wants one, same price, just extending your sale to another person who cannot quite afford a new one.

Yes they are both great.  The AL is a little better looking than the TTi I think, and smoother operating as well (at least between mine anyway, sometimes differs from tool to tool).  Glad you were able to convert another person and extend the Wave sale to him/her.  Nice job :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 21, 2013, 08:16:16 PM
to get another person hooked on Multi-tools!   :rofl: :rofl:

seriously.  I showcased my Charge TTi and AL to someone in perfect Vanna White fashion.
got another tool owner (once it arrives, already ordered) and hopefully another member of this forum.  :tu:

Good job Detron :tu:  Another person has been :assimilate:

They liked your former AL better than my TTi,  oh well, they are both great tools!.

I am passing the Wave along to another person who wants one, same price, just extending your sale to another person who cannot quite afford a new one.

Yes they are both great.  The AL is a little better looking than the TTi I think, and smoother operating as well (at least between mine anyway, sometimes differs from tool to tool).  Glad you were able to convert another person and extend the Wave sale to him/her.  Nice job :tu:

actually, that is two different people,  the convert ordered from Amazon (Skeletool CX)  the Wave is a different person.  so kinda converted 2,  one was just super excited!  the other was like,  "Yeah, that will work"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jph0200 on August 21, 2013, 08:44:45 PM
Used my wave's philips bit driver to open a PC and the large standard to straighten a bent usb connector.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on August 21, 2013, 09:39:41 PM
I'm sitting at the shop waiting on a big shipment from Gurkha with my Juice Pro in one hand and Opinel No 8 in the other!¡!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 21, 2013, 09:53:44 PM
Just used my TTi's cap crimper for.....  :rofl:

just kidding, I used my TTi to seperate two magnets that came out of old hard drives.  those are some strong magnets
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 23, 2013, 12:03:41 AM
Just got back from seeing an open air production of Dracula at the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. A very pleasant evening and a very good show.

Preon Revo on low was used to find essential supplies (pringles, liquorice allsorts and cider) during the show without distracting other audience members, plus pack everything up to come home. Wenger Pocket Tool Chest was used for gaining access to the ciders.

Most importantly of all though, the stash of duck tape I had in my wallet was used to fix my mates fold out chair so he could watch the show (one of the plastic connector brackets has broke into three pieces)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on August 23, 2013, 10:43:23 AM
I have been using my Carrefour small pliers tools regularly to open a tap that has had its handle removed (to stop people from using it)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aleister on August 24, 2013, 12:55:24 AM
Cadet was used to open a bag of hamburgers, Vic Explorer, Sanrenmu 763 and Vic Rambler were used to open a beer each :drink:

:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on August 24, 2013, 12:57:45 AM
I used the serrated blade on my TTi to cut my bagel this morning.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on August 24, 2013, 11:19:42 PM
Torx bit in my Spirit Plus driver: changed the reverse light bulbs in my truck. Twice, because Advance Auto gave me the wrong ones the first time.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 25, 2013, 11:02:07 PM
Enjoying a smoke with the help of my Kershaw pipe knife. :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on August 25, 2013, 11:11:24 PM
I like the pipe Tom and that Kershaw is pretty schweet too!¡! I got the Xikar Resource lighter that has tools on the inside.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Millhouse on August 25, 2013, 11:12:32 PM
Built my new PC. Spirit X was on package opening duty.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on August 25, 2013, 11:16:34 PM
Built my new PC. Spirit X was on package opening duty.

Oh come on, you can do better than that! The Spirit should be doing the whole build not relgated to box opener duty!  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Millhouse on August 25, 2013, 11:28:46 PM
Unfortunately, I needed the reach of a long philips driver.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on August 26, 2013, 01:04:29 AM
Juice Pro opened a tasty afternoon treat for yours truly!¡!

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I was searching for a beer mug to put it in and got out the stool for the upper cupboard (I'm a lil' guy, short but wide :rofl: ) and pulled out this mug I got years ago and forgot about. I don't go up there often due to it being so much work. It's like Christmas in August for me :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :woohoo: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :facepalm: Meanwhile at the ranch..............

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on August 29, 2013, 05:28:23 AM
Used my Tti for two things today, actually.

The first, one of  the vent turbines on my roof was squeaking when it would slow down. I've never taken one off, so didn't know if it just slid off, or if it had screws or bolts. Just for kicks, I brought my Charge TTi up the ladder with me, along with the WD-40. It turned out that slotted screws were the order of the day, and I didn't need to make an extra trip up and down the ladder.

The second, my son was later paying fetch with me with a short length of PVC pipe. He would throw it on the grass, I would bring it back. At one point, one end splintered. I never took the Charge out of my pocket, and cut the afflicted end off with the wood saw, and we continued our game. I usually only use this implement around Christmas!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sergemaster on August 29, 2013, 08:32:24 AM
Amici,
A Leatherman PS4 was used to field strip an Emerson CQC-7 that needed a good cleaning since it hadn't been cleaned properly since it left the factory. I feel the drivers on the PS4 are great at removing the screws from Emersons.

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on August 29, 2013, 07:16:20 PM
The second, my son was later paying fetch with me with a short length of PVC pipe. He would throw it on the grass, I would bring it back. At one point, one end splintered. I never took the Charge out of my pocket, and cut the afflicted end off with the wood saw, and we continued our game. I usually only use this implement around Christmas!

Wow, using tools without taking them out of your pocket, is that the next progression from OH tools? Those Americans, what will they think of next...   :o
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: getahl on August 30, 2013, 02:02:10 AM
The second, my son was later paying fetch with me with a short length of PVC pipe. He would throw it on the grass, I would bring it back. At one point, one end splintered. I never took the Charge out of my pocket, and cut the afflicted end off with the wood saw, and we continued our game. I usually only use this implement around Christmas!

Wow, using tools without taking them out of your pocket, is that the next progression from OH tools? Those Americans, what will they think of next...   :o

Lol, wouldn't that be something? It was still in my pocket from earlier; never put it away.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Singh on September 01, 2013, 06:03:11 AM
I fixed one of my wife's perfume bottles. The sprayer was stuck. I removed the spray cap, and used the pliers on my Spirit to push a needle down into the nozzle and got the spring unstuck.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 01, 2013, 06:07:08 AM
Used the scissors on my Juice Pro to open a bag of tortilla chips :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on September 01, 2013, 08:58:03 AM
The Explorer Plus for Paracord cutting tasks. Flawless  :salute: Impressive to me the Victorinox scissors. My Fiskars cant compare to the one clean cut the Victorinox can make. Even at the tip of the scissor,it snips the cord clean with no inner core strands folded into the scissor. Modify time. pardon me Terry as I gloat about my SAK scissors. I read your post after I posted this
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on September 01, 2013, 05:22:04 PM
I used my REBAR to cut some zip ties. I love the knife on this thing, it's super sharp and just the right size  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: frjack on September 09, 2013, 12:11:33 AM
This otherwise unimpressive object just proved useful.

(http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/images/product/main/US-SILVER-KNIFE.jpg)

Herself is unpicking some stuff, to upcycle and her dedicated unpicker just isn't doing it's job.

Enter the spikey-awly thing on the cheap chinese object. Success!

The can opener and large screwdriver are still nail-breakers and the main blade will just stay open and has practically no snap, on closing, but the pointy bit has found a use.  :tu:

Damned if I was lending her my Farmers or the SI, though!  ;) :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on September 09, 2013, 02:12:56 AM
First of all... I waited almost an entire week before i posted this, just to make sure i survived my own stupidity. What follows is very slightly gross. So read at your own peril.

About two weeks ago, I started having a weird sensation on the underside of my tongue. I don't know if this happens to other folks, but I occasionally get little bumps that get sore on the underside of my tongue, so I didn't think much of it. Well, a few days later, it turns out the sore spot is more like a skin tag. I have a pathological anger/hatred for such things, and zero patience for them or desire to go have a professional remove them. So (here comes the part that should be skipped by the squeamish)...

I got out my Vic Spirit X, sterilized the tips with rubbing alcohol, and grasped the protrusion with my pliers. First bad news... I FELT it. The thing had nerves running through it. Well... Tough smurf! I ripped it out.

It hurt. Not loads, but it was not fun. I expected there to be blood.  There was one drop.

A week later, and no sign of problems.

So, I wouldn't exactly call it my most brilliant move ever, but it worked. If someone is keeping a 'strangest use of MT' list, maybe this will be added. 'Minor home surgery'. LOL
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: frjack on September 09, 2013, 02:42:36 AM
First of all... I waited almost an entire week before i posted this, just to make sure i survived my own stupidity. What follows is very slightly gross. So read at your own peril.

About two weeks ago, I started having a weird sensation on the underside of my tongue. I don't know if this happens to other folks, but I occasionally get little bumps that get sore on the underside of my tongue, so I didn't think much of it. Well, a few days later, it turns out the sore spot is more like a skin tag. I have a pathological anger/hatred for such things, and zero patience for them or desire to go have a professional remove them. So (here comes the part that should be skipped by the squeamish)...

I got out my Vic Spirit X, sterilized the tips with rubbing alcohol, and grasped the protrusion with my pliers. First bad news... I FELT it. The thing had nerves running through it. Well... Tough smurf! I ripped it out.

It hurt. Not loads, but it was not fun. I expected there to be blood.  There was one drop.

A week later, and no sign of problems.

So, I wouldn't exactly call it my most brilliant move ever, but it worked. If someone is keeping a 'strangest use of MT' list, maybe this will be added. 'Minor home surgery'. LOL

 :o :D ::) :salute: :tu: :multi: :tu: :tu: :tu: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on September 09, 2013, 02:51:26 AM
Well I didn't do anything nearly as exciting as Lynn, but I did use my ST200 to remove a couple of screws from from a new truck my son got.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on September 09, 2013, 03:17:28 AM

First of all... I waited almost an entire week before i posted this, just to make sure i survived my own stupidity. What follows is very slightly gross. So read at your own peril.

About two weeks ago, I started having a weird sensation on the underside of my tongue. I don't know if this happens to other folks, but I occasionally get little bumps that get sore on the underside of my tongue, so I didn't think much of it. Well, a few days later, it turns out the sore spot is more like a skin tag. I have a pathological anger/hatred for such things, and zero patience for them or desire to go have a professional remove them. So (here comes the part that should be skipped by the squeamish)...

I got out my Vic Spirit X, sterilized the tips with rubbing alcohol, and grasped the protrusion with my pliers. First bad news... I FELT it. The thing had nerves running through it. Well... Tough smurf! I ripped it out.

It hurt. Not loads, but it was not fun. I expected there to be blood.  There was one drop.

A week later, and no sign of problems.

So, I wouldn't exactly call it my most brilliant move ever, but it worked. If someone is keeping a 'strangest use of MT' list, maybe this will be added. 'Minor home surgery'. LOL
Here looks like the place to put this
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=43260
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grail Knight on September 09, 2013, 04:16:05 AM
I used my multi-tool and Leatherman Piranha to fix a Clay Pigeon thrower so we could continue having fun all afternoon.

edit* changed skeet to Clay Pigeon
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on September 09, 2013, 05:00:12 AM
to press these keys for my 700th post!!!   :facepalm:   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 09, 2013, 05:39:07 AM
to press these keys for my 700th post!!!   :facepalm:   :rofl:

Congrats on 700 posts :cheers:  Now only 300 more to go and you'll be a No Lifer ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 10, 2013, 04:14:48 AM
I used both the PSTII and Ranger today at work.  A woman needed a rack put in one of her desk drawers for hanging files.  I found one that may work, but it needed to be shortened.  So I had to disassemble it and somehow cut the metal racks to fit.  This time I was smart enough to bring my cell with me to take some pics ;)

I used the PSTII's large flathead to disassemble it:
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_153633_419_zps5d653719.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_153633_419_zps5d653719.jpg.html)

Used the file from each tool to perform the rack cutting.  Both worked well, but the PSTII's file seemed to work a little better at starting the cut (that could also be just my technique as I've never actually cut metal).  Once started though, the Ranger's file did just fine. 
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_153906_506_zps5ab8fbf7.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_153906_506_zps5ab8fbf7.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_153746_289_zps60bc59ae.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_153746_289_zps60bc59ae.jpg.html)

Here they are with a cut rack:
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_154519_583_zps87b7892e.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_154519_583_zps87b7892e.jpg.html)

After both racks were cut, I had to smoothen the ends as they were rough.
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_154900_493_zps408c9727.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20130909_154900_493_zps408c9727.jpg.html)

All in all, I was impressed with the files as I didn't know what to expect performance wise.  I'm glad I had these two tools as I wouldn't have been able to do it otherwise.  Just goes to show that even for office jobs, you never know when a good MT/SAK will be needed :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 10, 2013, 05:27:47 AM
I bet you made a new friend after that one Mon :think: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 10, 2013, 05:47:28 AM
I bet you made a new friend after that one Mon :think: :rofl:

Yup.  She was impressed that I went right ahead and made the adjustments instead of telling her I'd have to get our handyman to do it.  He's not always at our location, or readily available, so she would have had to wait for who knows how long.  Just an instance of where carrying these awesome MTs/SAKs enables us to get the job done :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 10, 2013, 05:51:45 AM
Yup.  She was impressed that I went right ahead and made the adjustments instead of telling her I'd have to get our handyman to do it.  He's not always at our location, or readily available, so she would have had to wait for who knows how long.  Just an instance of where carrying these awesome MTs/SAKs enables us to get the job done :tu:

Why wait for someone else to do it when you can do it now yourself? I think someone famous said that :think: Making the unworkable work............. :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 10, 2013, 06:04:17 AM
Yup.  She was impressed that I went right ahead and made the adjustments instead of telling her I'd have to get our handyman to do it.  He's not always at our location, or readily available, so she would have had to wait for who knows how long.  Just an instance of where carrying these awesome MTs/SAKs enables us to get the job done :tu:

Why wait for someone else to do it when you can do it now yourself? I think someone famous said that :think: Making the unworkable work............. :rofl:

Exactly :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 12, 2013, 06:42:52 PM
Spirit X put together one power washer, and fixed the starter pull on another.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on September 12, 2013, 10:28:27 PM
I used the spirit x's chisel to scrape some gorilla glue off my watch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on September 14, 2013, 10:07:36 PM
Hate to sound like a broken record, but Spirit X got used today.

The first time since I've been carrying it.

Can Opener... to open a can of refried beans. I'm at my in-laws. They have a plug-in rechargeable can opener, which they apparently haven't bothered to plug in for a decade, so Spirit X to the rescue.

In truth, I find it a little less comfortable than using a standard SAK, but it was perfectly up to the task. Doing one can was no big. It might have started being annoying if multiple cans were involved.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: deputy tom on September 17, 2013, 09:44:00 PM
I used the large flat screwdriver on my PST to remove a license plate today. tom.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 17, 2013, 10:26:25 PM
I used the phillips driver to tighten a door handle and locking mechanism.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 17, 2013, 11:32:51 PM
Balance for untying the wires that held the cane structure supporting my tomato plants, and EKA Swede 90 used to help break down and get the plants in the green (garden waste) bin for disposal
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: thebullfrog on September 18, 2013, 12:20:53 AM
Spirit Plus bit wrench (seriously, I use that thing 5 times as much as the Spirit itself). Swapped out the network cards between two of our printers at work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on September 18, 2013, 07:38:48 AM
I used my Navy one piece tool to pull some staples out, whilst fixing a sofa
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on September 19, 2013, 10:08:30 PM
Bittersweet victory.

I'm sitting in an extended care room with my mother-in-law. The orderly came to replace a container, equivalent to 'ensure'. It's what she's lived on for nearly a year. No actual food.

The automated feeder was wobbly on the IV stand. I used the flathead on my Crosscut to tighten it up for the orderly.

If only it could restore health and youth.  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on September 19, 2013, 10:38:31 PM
Bittersweet victory.

I'm sitting in an extended care room with my mother-in-law. The orderly came to replace a container, equivalent to 'ensure'. It's what she's lived on for nearly a year. No actual food.

The automated feeder was wobbly on the IV stand. I used the flathead on my Crosscut to tighten it up for the orderly.

If only it could restore health and youth.  :(
I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law's situation. Is she being cared for properly at that place?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on September 19, 2013, 11:01:39 PM
The care is very good, but she's battling multiple conditions, both physical and neurological.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RVER on September 20, 2013, 05:55:06 AM
Dude, sorry to hear about her condition, but happy that they're taking care of her. As long as they know that someone cares they'll keep take care of her.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on September 20, 2013, 10:53:50 AM
Spirit X to slice my thumb open while removing some insulation from a wire. Good news is that the scissors were handy to cut the tape to stick on the thumb. It's not so much that I've cut myself as much as I hate messing up walls by getting blood on 'em lol

On another note the file was handy to remove the sharp edge from the wire
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 20, 2013, 01:10:10 PM
The care is very good, but she's battling multiple conditions, both physical and neurological.
Sorry to here this. As you said, to bad a multi can't make people well and young.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 21, 2013, 12:57:44 AM
Used my Spirit this afternoon to replace a gasket and fix a leaking tub faucet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on September 21, 2013, 11:51:55 AM
I don't post in this thread very often, but that's due to the fact that I use my MT so many times a day I simply cannot remember the specifics.  However I was working on this door lock and realised that I had laid out a pretty good shot.  I cannot tell you how much I don't like these locks. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 21, 2013, 06:47:49 PM
That takes me back!  I worked at a Resort hotel for nearly 5 years, and 3 of those years I was responsible for door lock maintenance in some way or another.  Those locks were a real PITA, but I did have fun using my multi's!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 21, 2013, 08:31:25 PM
Fairly easy jobs today. Trimming hose, tightening jubilee clips, fishing loose screw out of gaps so floor panels would seat correctly and relocating big spiders
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on September 21, 2013, 08:54:30 PM
The Spirit got a bit of use today while making/fixing rabbit and duck cages. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 21, 2013, 09:23:49 PM
Used my LOHT on a carb for a 9n.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 21, 2013, 09:26:11 PM
Some more pics

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AlephZero on September 21, 2013, 09:30:44 PM
Used the Huntsman for some paracord work
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 21, 2013, 10:05:00 PM
Fairly easy jobs today. Trimming hose, tightening jubilee clips, fishing loose screw out of gaps so floor panels would seat correctly and relocating big spiders

Relocating spiders huh?  You're far kinder than I typically would be;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 21, 2013, 10:11:30 PM
Fairly easy jobs today. Trimming hose, tightening jubilee clips, fishing loose screw out of gaps so floor panels would seat correctly and relocating big spiders

Relocating spiders huh?  You're far kinder than I typically would be;)

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Not necessarily, I relocated them into the canal  >:D My usual technique is more percussive, but didn't want to ruin the interior woodwork  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on September 21, 2013, 10:16:43 PM
Nothing today,but yesterday,man,the upgraded KST got a major workout!

Had a Tamiya RC car come in with mislocated bearings,and ended up stripping and rebuilding it in under 40minutes :ahhh

No pressure then :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 21, 2013, 10:23:48 PM
Fairly easy jobs today. Trimming hose, tightening jubilee clips, fishing loose screw out of gaps so floor panels would seat correctly and relocating big spiders

Relocating spiders huh?  You're far kinder than I typically would be;)

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Not necessarily, I relocated them into the canal  >:D My usual technique is more percussive, but didn't want to ruin the interior woodwork  ;)

Ah, I see:)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 22, 2013, 02:16:26 AM
We're in Hot Springs this weekend and were having snacks and beer at a brewery. The waitress told my daughter-in-law she had to wait for her lambic because she couldn't find a corkscrew and everyone at the table simultaneously said that I had a corkscrew on my Juice Pro :D Pretty funny, if I must say so myself. Juice Pro saves the day :D


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on September 22, 2013, 02:45:49 AM
We're in Hot Springs this weekend and were having snacks and beer at a brewery. The waitress told my daughter-in-law she had to wait for her lambic because she couldn't find a corkscrew and everyone at the table simultaneously said that I had a corkscrew on my Juice Pro :D Pretty funny, if I must say so myself. Juice Pro saves the day :D


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You posted the same thing in the LM forum.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on September 22, 2013, 02:46:30 AM
Yup :D


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 22, 2013, 02:54:43 AM
We're in Hot Springs this weekend and were having snacks and beer at a brewery. The waitress told my daughter-in-law she had to wait for her lambic because she couldn't find a corkscrew and everyone at the table simultaneously said that I had a corkscrew on my Juice Pro :D Pretty funny, if I must say so myself. Juice Pro saves the day :D


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You posted the same thing in the LM forum.

Hey, we do that here.  It's one of the few post count increasing techniques for those of us that care about that sort of thing (like me, and stealth007s, and that fella named Mike with over 40,000 posts ;)). 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 22, 2013, 05:40:08 AM
As I stated in the Leatherman forum (  :D ) my pulse was used to tighten some drawer pulls while helping a friend move.

I also used my Wenger SI to cut a nylon strap during that same move. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 04, 2013, 11:07:01 PM
The mrs made me so proud today. Not only did she use HER puck wrench to install a shelf on her desk but she took a picture doing it!¡! She has been doing an awesome job assembling an office full of IKEA furniture for our home office, I honestly did none of it (too stressful for me). :D :D :D Two desks, wall shelving, floor shelving, two chairs and other small stuff like lamps and such.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on October 05, 2013, 05:54:59 AM
Nice Terry, or should I say nice job to Mrs. Stealth :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rdub934 on October 05, 2013, 04:37:50 PM
Maybe a bit of overkill, but I used the knife on my SOG PowerDuo to open my latest Netflix delivery - The Ghost and The Darkness.

Surprisingly good movie, BTW
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 05, 2013, 05:26:52 PM
As I stated in the Leatherman forum (  :D ) my pulse was used to tighten some drawer pulls while helping a friend move.

I also used my Wenger SI to cut a nylon strap during that same move.
Glad to see she's getting some good use, Sean  :tu:  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on October 05, 2013, 06:19:09 PM
I used my MUT to cut down a big pine tree. Ok, maybe "big" is a little bit of an exaggeration, but it was about 2" in diameter. The saw cut through it like butter.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jcr on October 05, 2013, 06:39:07 PM
i tried out the can opener on my swisstool spirit for the first time. was pleasantly surprised by how well it works :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on October 06, 2013, 06:56:01 PM
Used my Spirit for a new purpose...

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/image_zps22a66a11.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kirk130013/media/image_zps22a66a11.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 06, 2013, 08:24:47 PM
The mrs made me so proud today. Not only did she use HER puck wrench to install a shelf on her desk but she took a picture doing it!¡! She has been doing an awesome job assembling an office full of IKEA furniture for our home office, I honestly did none of it (too stressful for me). :D :D :D Two desks, wall shelving, floor shelving, two chairs and other small stuff like lamps and such.


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You have her well trained Terry  :salute:

 :cheers:

Ooh and I used my Spartan to shave back some epoxy wood filler before it got too hard (will save me a bit of sanding at a later stage   ;)  )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 06, 2013, 09:17:48 PM
I used every single mt and sak (and a beer can) I owned today to take this pic.


 

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on October 06, 2013, 09:28:25 PM
Where's the OHT? :D


EDIT: Saw it with his friend in the other thread. ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 06, 2013, 09:36:54 PM
Used Swisstool scissors for cutting up some leather to play around making a small sheath with. Cut it too small, so used the same scissors to do the job again.  ::) Cut it too small again and gave up for now ...
 :facepalm:

Used Wenger Ranger 14 for doing some tidying up in the garden - trimming back geraniums, lavender, lemon balm, cardoon and artichoke and getting rid completely of red veined sorrel, petunias, peppers and physalis (Cape Gooseberry). Also had to punch some drainage holes in the plastic tub I keep my gardening hand tools in

Used LM Style PS to open a beer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 06, 2013, 09:42:08 PM
Where's the OHT? :D


EDIT: Saw it with his friend in the other thread. ;)
It is there, just the angle I used you can't see it. Can't see a lot of them in that pic, but I thought it was a neat pic.

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Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 06, 2013, 09:45:26 PM
More like she has me trained Tony :think: :rofl: 25+ years together, we are like clockwork.

The Wenger Zino Platinum is on cigar cutting and bottle opening duty :salute: More Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout and some good cigars!¡!


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on October 07, 2013, 04:36:31 AM

More like she has me trained Tony :think: :rofl: 25+ years together, we are like clockwork.

The Wenger Zino Platinum is on cigar cutting and bottle opening duty :salute: More Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout and some good cigars!¡!


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Nice use of a sak! Do you agree the 85mm Wenger bottle opener is superior to the 91mm vic one for bottle opening?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 07, 2013, 04:49:47 AM

Nice use of a sak! Do you agree the 85mm Wenger bottle opener is superior to the 91mm vic one for bottle opening?

Yes, I think the 85mm Wenger is better. It's funny you should mention that. I did try my Huntsman earlier today to compare them. The 91mm Vic took too much work to open a bottle cap.

6 cigars, 3 Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stouts an 3 Guinness Extra Stouts later :cheers: :drink: :drink: :drink: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 3rdpig on October 07, 2013, 06:34:43 AM
Used my Skeletool to pop the trim off the refrigerator door and tighten the handles.  Then I used it to pop the cap off a double IPA.  In this case, Sam Adams Third Voyage.

Gentleman, I give you the Skeletool, the finest tool for hard working beer drinkers on their days off!   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparky415 on October 07, 2013, 08:24:46 AM
Used my Skeletool to pop the trim off the refrigerator door and tighten the handles.  Then I used it to pop the cap off a double IPA.  In this case, Sam Adams Third Voyage.

Gentleman, I give you the Skeletool, the finest tool for hard working beer drinkers on their days off!   :cheers:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on October 07, 2013, 05:47:28 PM
I had to pull two small nails out of the wall to move something. Nearest tool with full-size pliers at that given moment was my Kobalt, which handled the job easily. Admittedly, the nails were only in wallboard, not nailed into studs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on October 07, 2013, 06:17:41 PM
One of the owners' 6 year old daughter is here today.  She's out of school for a week after having her tonsils taken out.  Earlier she was building something with paint sticks, and suddenly came running up to me and said, "Give me your knife, I have a splinter".  She wanted the tweezers and remembered that I had them from the last time I took a splinter out of her finger.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on October 07, 2013, 09:03:44 PM
One of the owners' 6 year old daughter is here today.  She's out of school for a week after having her tonsils taken out.  Earlier she was building something with paint sticks, and suddenly came running up to me and said, "Give me your knife, I have a splinter".  She wanted the tweezers and remembered that I had them from the last time I took a splinter out of her finger.  :)

Very nice Tom :tu: Get her started early.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on October 08, 2013, 10:12:51 AM
Used my MT to cut my left middle finger   :cry:

That must be the unluckiest finger on the planet. After recovering from a pinched nerve (happened in march) I crushed it (nicely blue under the nail), burned it (yes, stoves are surprisingly hot on the inside) and cut it within the last two weeks.  :P
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Post by: styx on October 08, 2013, 11:42:51 AM
you're not unlucky, you just do some stuff on autopilot mode. don't worry, it happens. and i've got the scars to prove it
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 08, 2013, 12:05:02 PM
Chicks dig scars, or at least that I what I have been told.

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Post by: styx on October 08, 2013, 01:47:03 PM
as long as they have a good story to 'em ;)
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 08, 2013, 01:59:49 PM
Training a young lad on a lathe today, so mainly pulling big turnings out of my boot  ;) He's worked little stuff before, but needs a bit of help adjusting to our 8m lathe as a lot of the working practices and setting techniques change on the big stuff
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Post by: enki_ck on October 08, 2013, 03:43:46 PM
Read it as training a young lady ... :D

I used my Spirit to pull a couple of rusty nails out of a board I needed for a project.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 08, 2013, 04:27:04 PM
Read it as training a young lady ... :D

No such luck  :-\
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Post by: stealth007s on October 09, 2013, 06:13:35 AM
I was once told that you don't own the knife until you have cut yourself with it at least once :D
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Post by: sir_mike on October 09, 2013, 06:31:07 AM
I was once told that you don't own the knife until you have cut yourself with it at least once :D

Then the knife owns you! LOL  :D
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Post by: stealth007s on October 09, 2013, 06:33:01 AM
Then the knife owns you! LOL  :D


That's what I said when I heard that :think:
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Post by: Etherealicer on October 09, 2013, 08:10:47 AM
Used my MT to cut my left middle finger   :cry:

That must be the unluckiest finger on the planet. After recovering from a pinched nerve (happened in march) I crushed it (nicely blue under the nail), burned it (yes, stoves are surprisingly hot on the inside) and cut it within the last two weeks.  :P
Hah, I managed to add one on top. Blocked a swordthrust with that particular finger, now its swollen too  :-\
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 09, 2013, 01:15:51 PM
Wow! That's hard core! I tend to use the sword to block another sword.

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Post by: ducttapetech on October 09, 2013, 01:18:29 PM
I was once told that you don't own the knife until you have cut yourself with it at least once :D
A good knife needs alittle blood for payment for all service you get out of it. This is also how the scales on a sak stay red.

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Post by: Etherealicer on October 09, 2013, 02:04:07 PM
I was once told that you don't own the knife until you have cut yourself with it at least once :D
[...]This is also how the scales on a sak stay red.[...]
You can also do it like the flamingos and kill lots of red crustaceans.
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Post by: Monrogue on October 09, 2013, 02:56:28 PM
Wow! That's hard core! I tend to use the sword to block another sword.

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 :rofl:
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Post by: Zed on October 09, 2013, 07:17:54 PM
Used my si to dismantle a old desk ,i had some help  :D
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 10, 2013, 02:13:35 AM
Nice looking dog!
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Post by: Zed on October 10, 2013, 08:37:58 AM
Nice looking dog!

Thanks mate he is pretty special and a great family dog  :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 10, 2013, 08:19:54 PM
OHT getting some tactical can opener action.



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Post by: cj1984 on October 10, 2013, 10:32:54 PM
Used my Gerber MP400 to setup the gas barbecue while away on holiday in south of France. Followed by an ice cold beer!  :cheers:
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Post by: Mercury on October 11, 2013, 07:13:48 AM
My Pulse saw some use today, I used the pliers to undo a coolant nozzle from one of the lathes at work so I could use it on my lathe. 

I also used them to grip a piece of slag that had melted off a tool bar when my new guy had his first experience getting his + and - mixed up while manually turning some parts.  Needless to say I had to chip both the insert and shim seat out of that tool and polish a few dings.  He actually managed to melt the cam screw as well.  He made it three hours into being a machine operator before scrapping his first part.  Poor guy was really upset!  I showed him a few of the tools that others have actually run into parts full rapid, they weren't save-able.  At least his was!

I used the Pulse's can opener at lunch to open a can of chili.  It's funny, I don't even bother checking the can in the morning before I leave, I just know I have about 3 can openers either on me or in my bag daily.
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Post by: Lynn LeFey on October 18, 2013, 07:36:06 PM
I was doing a load of laundry, and noticed the plastic piece that holds the lint trap in the dryer was loose on one side. I felt back along the edge (I couldn't see) and noticed a screw was missing. For no good reason I can imagine, I remembered finding a screw in the laundry MONTHS ago, and checked my junk drawer, the place I'd most likely have dropped it. Sure enough, there was the short phillips screw.

I removed the one in the dryer and, yep, identical. Replaced the one that had remained, and reinstalled the one that'd fallen out with my Spirit X (it was the closest phillips driver at hand).

Hey... these things are handy! :D
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Post by: detron on October 18, 2013, 07:55:28 PM
used my Charge and Explorer today to remove two quarters someone jammed into the vending machine side by side.

Charge to create a little separation, and explorer tweezers to extract teh first quarter.  then Explorer blade to push remaining quarter into the machine slot

I was like "I got this  :climber: "
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Post by: AlephZero on October 18, 2013, 08:23:23 PM
Used TWO MTs today as a matter of fact

My new Gerber MP600 DET and LM Skeletool to fix the brakes on my bike :D
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Post by: Craiger on October 25, 2013, 02:41:58 AM
Although packing Skeletool, Crunch and Supertool 300, it was all about the ST300 today.

I spray painted a tool I made yesterday. When changing paint bottles, the dip tube fell in a full bottle and I used the ST300 pliers to get in the narrow mouth and rescue the dip tube. I also used it to peel a lid off a new bottle of air tool oil.

Got a call later in the day; machinist crashed CNC machine, broken tooling. I went to assess and used ST300 pliers to remove razor-sharp metal shavings after determining we would have to remove the tooling and bring it back to the shop. The tooling was old, and not doweled in place, so I used the ST300 awl to scribe the X/Y footprint before removal.

Back in the shop, I used ST300 awl to "pop" the quick disconnect fitting to bleed off residual hydraulic pressure and then used the pliers to disassemble some of the broken pieces.
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Post by: CanadianLMfan on October 25, 2013, 03:09:54 AM
You had three large MTs with you?
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Post by: Nhoj on October 25, 2013, 03:33:26 AM
You had three large MTs with you?
"skeletool" You mean two large MTs :D
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Post by: Craiger on October 25, 2013, 06:52:08 AM
Yeah, 3 MT's on my person for the last couple weeks. There is something wrong with me. And it all started happening when I began hanging around YOU GUYS.  :facepalm:

If Leatherman just would have released the Surge on time, I never would have wandered into this MT continuum, and carrying a Wave AND a Surge..... Well that would just be silly, right?  ::)

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Post by: Monrogue on October 25, 2013, 03:12:40 PM
Yeah, 3 MT's on my person for the last couple weeks. There is something wrong with me. And it all started happening when I began hanging around YOU GUYS.  :facepalm:

If Leatherman just would have released the Surge on time, I never would have wandered into this MT continuum, and carrying a Wave AND a Surge..... Well that would just be silly, right?  ::)

Yeah, this place has that effect on us >:D  I also know this from experience as well.  Not complaining at all though.  And silly is all in the eye of the beholder ;)
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Post by: sawman on October 25, 2013, 03:29:58 PM
Yeah, 3 MT's on my person for the last couple weeks. There is something wrong with me. And it all started happening when I began hanging around YOU GUYS.  :facepalm:

If Leatherman just would have released the Surge on time, I never would have wandered into this MT continuum, and carrying a Wave AND a Surge..... Well that would just be silly, right?  ::)

Yeah, this place has that effect on us >:D  I also know this from experience as well.  Not complaining at all though.  And silly is all in the eye of the beholder ;)
I think that's pretty silly carrying a Wave and a Surge. That would be like carrying a ST300 and a Rebar.  :whistle:
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 25, 2013, 03:41:31 PM
Not silly at all. I carry a cresent wrench and a multi. Some carry a sak and a multi. Some carry two saks or two multis. If it works for them, then cool beans!

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Post by: sawman on October 25, 2013, 03:48:57 PM
I try to limit the amount of weight in my EDC because I like my pants to stay up.
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 25, 2013, 03:55:45 PM
My pants stay up fine. :))

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Post by: victordomingos on October 25, 2013, 05:12:34 PM

Not silly at all. I carry a cresent wrench and a multi. Some carry a sak and a multi. Some carry two saks or two multis. If it works for them, then cool beans!

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I carry a big SAK, a small SAK and a small multi. Pants always on :-)
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Post by: Craiger on October 26, 2013, 04:25:54 AM
I guess I should be clear, I still haven't bought the Surge, since it just came out and I already spent my birthday money on the Skeletool, Crunch and ST300.

But no, I don't think I would carry a Wave and Surge at the same time; they are too alike.

But a Crunch, Skeletool and ST300 all bring something unique to the table.

Pants Check: Yep, still got em!  :tu:
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Post by: detron on October 26, 2013, 05:59:58 AM
Replaced a broken one of these

(http://static.hardwarestore.com/media/product/199158_front200.jpg)
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Post by: Monrogue on October 27, 2013, 04:10:55 AM
My wife needed to cut a middle section out of an ornament she made.  So after using the utility blade on my Mechaneer, she asked if I had a file.  I gave her my new SOG PPP with the file deployed so she could do what she needed to do. 

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20131026_210446_869_zpsa5230d59.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20131026_210446_869_zpsa5230d59.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20131026_210812_416_zps94617082.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20131026_210812_416_zps94617082.jpg.html)
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Post by: ironraven on October 27, 2013, 05:20:59 AM
Pirahana pried the staples out of heavy duty cardboard boxes, and the Rebar helped put shelves into the cabinets that had been in those boxes. My Compact had an odd day in that all it did was keep my flashlight and wallet company.
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Post by: styx on October 27, 2013, 12:38:02 PM
Spirit X to make a teabox. Or a box for tea. Or something of that sorts
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Post by: kirk13 on October 27, 2013, 03:07:13 PM
KST and tool adopter to fine tune the sight on my BSA Ultra
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 27, 2013, 04:09:03 PM
The day is still young, but I have used my Sog to cut some wire and cut down some great vine.
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Post by: bmot on October 27, 2013, 04:10:33 PM
The day is still young, but I have used my soy to cut some wire and cut down some great vine.


Going vegan again, dtt?  :whistle:


 :D :D
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 27, 2013, 04:15:17 PM
Damn it! You seen that before I fixed it.
 :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by: Mercury on October 27, 2013, 04:32:01 PM
The Soy Powerbean, a multi that's perfect for slicing tofu.
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Post by: gregozedobe on October 28, 2013, 12:42:14 AM
The Soy Powerbean, a multi that's perfect for slicing tofu.

 :rofl:

Apparently it's also good for cutting down "some great vine", but I'm unsure how it performs when confronted with a lesser vine.  Maybe we should get Cupboard to do another one of his excellent cutting tests ?  ???   ;)
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Post by: CanadianLMfan on October 28, 2013, 01:06:46 AM
You had three large MTs with you?
"skeletool" You mean two large MTs :D

Let's call that a large MT. :multi:
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Post by: Monrogue on October 28, 2013, 01:56:19 AM
I used the can opener tip to unscrew the cover to our bathroom light since the bulb blew.  Also used the Spirit's chisel to scrape some stuck on food from a baking sheet.  Worked really well, but also scraped up the baking sheet as well :P
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 28, 2013, 10:28:23 AM
The Soy Powerbean, a multi that's perfect for slicing tofu.

 :rofl:

Apparently it's also good for cutting down "some great vine", but I'm unsure how it performs when confronted with a lesser vine.  Maybe we should get Cupboard to do another one of his excellent cutting tests ?  ???   ;)
Lmao.
We have a vine around here that is called "great" vine. I am not sure what its real name is but its what everyone around here calls it.


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Post by: Dr. Bahn on October 28, 2013, 11:45:31 AM
Yesterday I used the pliers of my LM Mini Tool to pull little stones out of the profile of my Magnum boots so that I don´t scratch the parquet of my parents-in-law.  :)
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Post by: rongallo on October 28, 2013, 02:05:34 PM
Just tightened a couple of clamps on a vacuum system in my lab at work.
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 28, 2013, 02:26:27 PM
So far, nothing. No copper or barbed wire to cut. No screws need tighten. Nothing to cut with the blade. Not a smurfing thing so far.


I'm gonna go break something.......
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Post by: Mercury on October 29, 2013, 03:38:22 AM
I didn't need my pulse at all today.   :think:
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Post by: jerseydevil on October 30, 2013, 02:31:42 PM
The awl on the SI is the perfect tool to clear a clogged nozzle on an automatic tinting machine.  :tu:
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Post by: Lynn LeFey on October 31, 2013, 02:25:24 PM
Last night, I used the cap lifter on my new Sivertech Climber to dispatch the cap on a Stella Artois. Then, it's friend showed up, and I had to use the Climber AGAIN, to defeat another dreaded cap.
 :climber:
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Post by: captain spaulding on November 01, 2013, 12:47:59 AM
Last night, I used the cap lifter on my new Sivertech Climber to dispatch the cap on a Stella Artois. Then, it's friend showed up, and I had to use the Climber AGAIN, to defeat another dreaded cap.
 :climber:


My Gerber Multi-Plier fought the same enemy a few nights ago. Multiple times!  :multi:
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Post by: Monrogue on November 01, 2013, 03:48:04 AM
I got to test out my new Wingman's package opener on a clamshell package today at work.  Sliced right through it :tu:
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Post by: styx on November 01, 2013, 11:22:37 AM
to pop a few blisters. bike boots are not made for walking, running or dancing... who would have figured that?  :facepalm:
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Post by: SolomonKane79 on November 01, 2013, 11:33:03 AM
I used the wave plier to "rescue" shavecream's cap from the sink-hole! Extreme  :tu:
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Post by: Sparky415 on November 01, 2013, 09:00:52 PM

 :climber:    Used my Workchamp to make feather sticks to start a fire today (gardening in the rain   ::) )

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Post by: bmot on November 03, 2013, 09:45:37 AM
I'm currently using my Alox Vic Vagabond in building a Tardis  :whistle:
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Post by: styx on November 03, 2013, 11:36:54 AM
How big is the Tardis gonna be?

trying to make some gypsy flowers with the Farmer. cheaper than normal greens and they last longer too ;)
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Post by: microbe on November 03, 2013, 11:59:40 AM
Style cs scissors, pruning dead leaves from the house plants. Performed excellent! Plants look great!
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Post by: Magic Bus on November 03, 2013, 06:19:12 PM
My Powerassist got used to replace a curtain rail. Unscrewed screws, pulled old rawlplugs out and trimmed new ones flush with the serrated blade. Nothing too taxing but it did great.
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Post by: Nhoj on November 03, 2013, 06:43:04 PM

My Powerassist got used to replace a curtain rail. Unscrewed screws, pulled old rawlplugs out and trimmed new ones flush with the serrated blade. Nothing too taxing but it did great.
Good use, I haven't heard anyone using a SOG too much lately.
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Post by: ducttapetech on November 03, 2013, 07:32:47 PM
just a few of us it seems.
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Post by: derekmac on November 04, 2013, 01:06:21 AM
Used my TTi to cut some underlay for laminate flooring.  Also used the Philips bit to tighten a screw on my dads mitre saw.


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Post by: Dr. Bahn on November 05, 2013, 11:15:23 AM
I used the orange peeler of my Vic Alox Vagabond to peel an orange on sunday. :)
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Post by: derekmac on November 05, 2013, 12:36:15 PM
Today I decided to carry my TTi, and I'm happy I did.  I finally had a use for the file!  I used the file to straighten the edge on my snow scraper so I could clear more than an inch of the window at a time.
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Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 05, 2013, 01:36:32 PM
Today I decided to carry my TTi, and I'm happy I did.  I finally had a use for the file!  I used the file to straighten the edge on my snow scraper so I could clear more than an inch of the window at a time.

 :tu:
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Post by: Bensasupertool on November 07, 2013, 11:59:54 PM
Special duty for the SwissChamp opening up the box with a Red Sox ball cap in it. Nothing but the best for Champions and light packing tape.
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Post by: rongallo on November 08, 2013, 11:24:07 PM
I trimmed the ends off some push pins so they would work better on my corkboard at work.
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Post by: victordomingos on November 08, 2013, 11:28:15 PM

How big is the Tardis gonna be?

It should be bigger in the inside. :-)

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Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 09, 2013, 12:03:23 AM
Gerber Balance:

My next door neighbour collared me this evening to help him carry the ENORMOUS headboard for his new bed upstairs. Phillips screwdriver used to remove a door so we had more clearance for getting the headboard jammed on the staircase

 :facepalm:

After trying a few different ways we decided it simply wouldn't fit, so plan B was to unwrap it and look at the construction to see if it was dismantleable. Knife and scissors used for unwrapping it, flat driver for lifting upholstry staples so the pliers could pull them out and we could ease back the fabric to check what was beneath. One solid board  :-\ Tomorrow we'll be carrying on with the plan, but we'll be needing a tool the Balance doesn't have .... circular saw
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Post by: enki_ck on November 09, 2013, 12:05:54 AM
:oops:

Can't you get it in through the window, balcony or something?
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 09, 2013, 12:13:11 AM
Nope  :-\ The board is MDF, so next plan is carefully peel the backing fabric and part of the faux leather front. Set circular saw blade 1mm less than thickness of the board and cut from back. Bend toward front to bend/break the board effectively hingeing it so we can get it upstairs. Unfold, trim any untidy edges on the break, and stitch the back with reinforcing strips, replace and restaple the fabric to cover the damage ... and then eagerly await the screams through the wall in the middle of the night when it fails, folds double and smacks him in the face  :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by: stealth007s on November 09, 2013, 09:07:25 AM
Used MY new BO Spirit X to unbox some new inventory at the shop. I'm REALLY loving this Spirit!¡! I can see what all the hype was about :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on November 09, 2013, 09:23:27 AM
Used MY new BO Spirit X to unbox some new inventory at the shop. I'm REALLY loving this Spirit!¡! I can see what all the hype was about :tu:

Isn't surprising how many of us end up saying that! You need a SwissTool next :pok:
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Post by: stealth007s on November 09, 2013, 09:30:53 AM
Isn't surprising how many of us end up saying that! You need a SwissTool next :pok:

I'm already looking, no need to poke :rofl: Which model though? I'm looking at all of them but I am thinking the RS. I would prefer one with scissors, that's my only must have.
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Post by: kirk13 on November 09, 2013, 10:11:10 AM
Isn't surprising how many of us end up saying that! You need a SwissTool next :pok:

I'm already looking, no need to poke :rofl: Which model though? I'm looking at all of them but I am thinking the RS. I would prefer one with scissors, that's my only must have.

I have two,and like you,I'd prefer one with scissors. Neither of mine do,and I've do complaints :D,but then,I always have a SAK to hand...unless I've been testing the Fit :ahhh
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 09, 2013, 04:02:35 PM
Nope  :-\ The board is MDF, so next plan is carefully peel the backing fabric and part of the faux leather front. Set circular saw blade 1mm less than thickness of the board and cut from back. Bend toward front to bend/break the board effectively hingeing it so we can get it upstairs. Unfold, trim any untidy edges on the break, and stitch the back with reinforcing strips, replace and restaple the fabric to cover the damage ... and then eagerly await the screams through the wall in the middle of the night when it fails, folds double and smacks him in the face  :rofl: :rofl:

Mission accomplished, other than the smack in the face  :P and the Balance was called on again for staple removal and pulling fabrics taut
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Post by: stealth007s on November 09, 2013, 08:23:45 PM
I have two,and like you,I'd prefer one with scissors. Neither of mine do,and I've do complaints :D,but then,I always have a SAK to hand...unless I've been testing the Fit :ahhh

A very good reason to carry a SAK with scissors then. I do that with my LM products w/o scissors. I'll carry my S4 since I can't find my Micra. I think it fell off my keyring :rant: it's the oldest tool I own with date codes. My Huntsman & SwissChamp are older but no dates.


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Post by: ducttapetech on November 09, 2013, 09:16:22 PM
Used my Sog Powerlock to cut a bunch of wire and crimp ends on the wires for a Ford 8N

Figured out the seat beat cutter makes a sweet wire stripper.


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Post by: Dr. Bahn on November 13, 2013, 07:58:08 PM
I used my Rebar today to screw screws with the screwdrivers, make holes with the awl, pull screws and tighten some nuts with the pliers and cut tape with the blade.   :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 13, 2013, 08:22:06 PM
I used my Rebar today to screw screws with th screwdrivers, make holes with the awl, pull screws and tighten some nuts with the pliers and cut tape with the blade.   :multi:

Sounds like the Rebar had a busy day huh?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dr. Bahn on November 13, 2013, 08:36:27 PM
I used my Rebar today to screw screws with th screwdrivers, make holes with the awl, pull screws and tighten some nuts with the pliers and cut tape with the blade.   :multi:

Sounds like the Rebar had a busy day huh?
Yes, it had a lot of work to do.  8) But I am still waiting for something to try the 154CM wire cutters on.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 13, 2013, 08:42:17 PM
I used my Rebar today to screw screws with th screwdrivers, make holes with the awl, pull screws and tighten some nuts with the pliers and cut tape with the blade.   :multi:

Sounds like the Rebar had a busy day huh?
Yes, it had a lot of work to do.  8) But I am still waiting for something to try the 154CM wire cutters on.  :D

You could always snip up a coat hanger or a fence or something :think:  Of course someone may not appreciate that, depending on whose coat hangers or fence you cut up ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dr. Bahn on November 13, 2013, 08:47:10 PM
I used my Rebar today to screw screws with th screwdrivers, make holes with the awl, pull screws and tighten some nuts with the pliers and cut tape with the blade.   :multi:

Sounds like the Rebar had a busy day huh?
Yes, it had a lot of work to do.  8) But I am still waiting for something to try the 154CM wire cutters on.  :D

You could always snip up a coat hanger or a fence or something :think:  Of course someone may not appreciate that, depending on whose coat hangers or fence you cut up ;)

 :rofl: Great idea! Hmmm, let´s see...  :D ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 13, 2013, 08:51:28 PM
I used my Rebar today to screw screws with th screwdrivers, make holes with the awl, pull screws and tighten some nuts with the pliers and cut tape with the blade.   :multi:

Sounds like the Rebar had a busy day huh?
Yes, it had a lot of work to do.  8) But I am still waiting for something to try the 154CM wire cutters on.  :D

You could always snip up a coat hanger or a fence or something :think:  Of course someone may not appreciate that, depending on whose coat hangers or fence you cut up ;)

 :rofl: Great idea! Hmmm, let´s see...  :D ;)

Haha, happy hunting :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 14, 2013, 08:42:30 AM
Style PS got some Zip-Tie cutting duties today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: XeroTheHero on November 15, 2013, 03:39:22 PM
Yesterday my Vic Spirit X was used to adjust eyeglasses and later the scissors came in handy to remove tags off of some ornaments.

Then around midnight the knife came in handy to cut the tape off my new PS4 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 15, 2013, 04:25:29 PM
Yesterday my Vic Spirit X was used to adjust eyeglasses and later the scissors came in handy to remove tags off of some ornaments.

Then around midnight the knife came in handy to cut the tape off my new PS4 :D

I am jealous ;)  Enjoy the new PS4 :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 15, 2013, 05:00:51 PM
I used the Philips driver on my TTi to tighten a lid on a crate so it wouldn't blow off and go flying while a Sea King was running.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: XeroTheHero on November 15, 2013, 06:55:41 PM
Yesterday my Vic Spirit X was used to adjust eyeglasses and later the scissors came in handy to remove tags off of some ornaments.

Then around midnight the knife came in handy to cut the tape off my new PS4 :D

I am jealous ;)  Enjoy the new PS4 :tu:

Looking forward to getting some hours in this weekend, should be a lot of fun!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 15, 2013, 07:05:04 PM
Yesterday my Vic Spirit X was used to adjust eyeglasses and later the scissors came in handy to remove tags off of some ornaments.

Then around midnight the knife came in handy to cut the tape off my new PS4 :D

I am jealous ;)  Enjoy the new PS4 :tu:

Looking forward to getting some hours in this weekend, should be a lot of fun!

I bet :)  What games did you get?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 15, 2013, 11:51:52 PM
Yesterday my Vic Spirit X was used to adjust eyeglasses and later the scissors came in handy to remove tags off of some ornaments.

Then around midnight the knife came in handy to cut the tape off my new PS4 :D

I am jealous ;)  Enjoy the new PS4 :tu:
Me too!  Oh well, I have enough PS3 and 360 games to keep me busy for awhile.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 16, 2013, 12:26:31 AM
I put the MiniChamp to work already. I cut out some small rubber risers for my bluetooth keyboard. Worked like a champ :D :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 18, 2013, 04:43:57 AM
Helped out a neighbour today. Fitted a wall bracket and television, and re-routed the aerial cable in the cellar to come up the other side of the chimney breast. Gerber Balance, CT41 and SOG Toolclip all came into play at some point
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on November 18, 2013, 12:59:30 PM
Call me a redneck but made a back scratcher with the help of the Spirit X
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 18, 2013, 03:11:43 PM
Call me a redneck but made a back scratcher with the help of the Spirit X

Redneck!  Ha, just kidding ;)  While I haven't made a backscratcher with my MTs, I have used them as backscratchers.  The file works well for that, and is actually something I learned from this place ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on November 18, 2013, 03:30:02 PM
Don't worry about it. Most of friends call me redneck or hillbilly anyway.
So the file you say. gotta try that
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 18, 2013, 03:47:34 PM
Don't worry about it. Most of friends call me redneck or hillbilly anyway.
So the file you say. gotta try that

Yeah, it works well for those just out of reach spots :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on November 20, 2013, 01:19:55 PM
Used my PowerAssist (and a wrench) to replace a torn break-cable on my bike. Still think the tool has too many sharp edges/knobs but the wire-cutter is unrivaled.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 20, 2013, 06:02:25 PM
I used the scissors on he micra to remove the label from some angry birds gloves.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 21, 2013, 04:49:05 AM
I used my MUT and Spirit X to set up video rigs, lighting and recording equipment today :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 21, 2013, 01:33:31 PM
Yesterday I used my Powertool to take apart, clean and put back together my black powder fire arms.
Today so far, just cut some stuff.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 22, 2013, 01:23:35 AM
Used the Fuse for normal cutting, grabbing, tightening stuff today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 22, 2013, 02:56:44 PM
Had to use my Sog again yesterday to clean my black powder rifle. I couldn't t help but to send some lead down range. Think I might have to shoot it again when I get home.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 23, 2013, 02:27:16 AM
Beautiful Rifle you have there!  :tu: I never did get into Black Powder, but I really do admire it.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on November 23, 2013, 03:05:44 AM
I used my spirit x to bend the tip of my huntsman's blade back after I dropped it on the floor and it bent :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 23, 2013, 03:31:38 AM
Had to use my Sog again yesterday to clean my black powder rifle. I couldn't t help but to send some lead down range. Think I might have to shoot it again when I get home.

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Model 1861 Springfield.  Lovely rifle, the last and best of the military muzzleloaders.  :tu:  Replica? 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 23, 2013, 06:34:23 AM
Had to use my Sog again yesterday to clean my black powder rifle. I couldn't t help but to send some lead down range. Think I might have to shoot it again when I get home.

sent from Nate's mobile

Model 1861 Springfield.  Lovely rifle, the last and best of the military muzzleloaders.  :tu:  Replica?
Yes, I would love to get an original. I have to say, this shoots a tight group.

sent from Nate's mobile

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 23, 2013, 10:55:44 AM
I used my spirit x to bend the tip of my huntsman's blade back after I dropped it on the floor and it bent :(



Did that before with my Spirit X, except I used the blade to pry and it was a custom Cerakoted blade.  :facepalm:  I have pictures if you guys don't believe me.  :D  :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on November 23, 2013, 01:37:02 PM
we believe you but still pics are worth a thousand words
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 23, 2013, 02:55:14 PM
I used my spirit x to bend the tip of my huntsman's blade back after I dropped it on the floor and it bent :(



Did that before with my Spirit X, except I used the blade to pry and it was a custom Cerakoted blade.  :facepalm:  I have pictures if you guys don't believe me.  :D  :P

Post the pics!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 23, 2013, 04:58:49 PM
Had to use my Sog again yesterday to clean my black powder rifle. I couldn't t help but to send some lead down range. Think I might have to shoot it again when I get home.

sent from Nate's mobile

Model 1861 Springfield.  Lovely rifle, the last and best of the military muzzleloaders.  :tu:  Replica?
Yes, I would love to get an original. I have to say, this shoots a tight group.

sent from Nate's mobile

Good luck finding one.  I bought an original Model 1863 about 10 years ago for $1,500.  It's similar to the model you have, but with different barrel bands, internal springs, and hammer.  The hammer on the '61 has that odd bend to it because it was a carryover from the Model 1855, which had a priming system called the Maynard Tape Primer.  Imagine a roll of toy gun caps held in a metal canister under the hammer.  It wasn't very successful.  The Model 1861/63 and the 1853 Enfield are probably responsible for more American combat causalities than any other weapon family in history.....  And that's JD's military history moment for today, November 23.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 23, 2013, 05:16:01 PM
Had to use my Sog again yesterday to clean my black powder rifle. I couldn't t help but to send some lead down range. Think I might have to shoot it again when I get home.

sent from Nate's mobile

Model 1861 Springfield.  Lovely rifle, the last and best of the military muzzleloaders.  :tu:  Replica?
Yes, I would love to get an original. I have to say, this shoots a tight group.

sent from Nate's mobile

Good luck finding one.  I bought an original Model 1863 about 10 years ago for $1,500.  It's similar to the model you have, but with different barrel bands, internal springs, and hammer.  The hammer on the '61 has that odd bend to it because it was a carryover from the Model 1855, which had a priming system called the Maynard Tape Primer.  Imagine a roll of toy gun caps held in a metal canister under the hammer.  It wasn't very successful.  The Model 1861/63 and the 1853 Enfield are probably responsible for more American combat causalities than any other weapon family in history.....  And that's JD's military history moment for today, November 23.  :)
I knew all of that. Looks like I'm not the only Civil War buff on here.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 23, 2013, 06:02:28 PM
Used the main blade on the Spirit X to open boxes of new cigar inventory at the shop y'day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 23, 2013, 08:01:13 PM

I knew all of that. Looks like I'm not the only Civil War buff on here.


Good to know at least one person understood what I was talking about...  :)  I've been to all the major battlefields of the Eastern theater, in several cases more than once.  Plus the NJ Revolutionary War fields.....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 24, 2013, 03:37:02 AM
I used my TTi for a very important task today. I cut the elastic string off my sons new winter boots. :D


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PPCAPache on November 24, 2013, 03:47:58 AM
I used my LM Surge knife yesterday to open 20 bags of Mulch, blade was awesome cut like butter through the bags..

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 26, 2013, 01:32:59 AM
Today was my newest Swisschamp's first day at the store.  It got a pretty good workout.  :tu:  The can opener opened several tint cans.  The inline Phillips took the cover off a tint machine, and the pliers removed a burned out fuse.  The awl was used to clear a clogged nozzle, while the scissors cut coupons for customers and the large blade opened cases.  The large flat driver pried open a few cans of stain to draw samples and I didn't have a dedicated opener handy.  And most importantly, the fish scaler saw service as a fork, allowing me to steal a mozzarella stick from our bookkeeper at lunch.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 26, 2013, 04:30:06 AM
Today was my newest Swisschamp's first day at the store.  It got a pretty good workout.  :tu:  The can opener opened several tint cans.  The inline Phillips took the cover off a tint machine, and the pliers removed a burned out fuse.  The awl was used to clear a clogged nozzle, while the scissors cut coupons for customers and the large blade opened cases.  The large flat driver pried open a few cans of stain to draw samples and I didn't have a dedicated opener handy.  And most importantly, the fish scaler saw service as a fork, allowing me to steal a mozzarella stick from our bookkeeper at lunch.  :D

Good first day on the job for your Swisschamp :tu:  I like using the fish scaler as a fork, and I like your sneaky stealth move :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 26, 2013, 02:09:48 PM
Fish scaler and the pen used together makes a great improvised chalk line.
Btw, cool ganking with a fish scaler.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 27, 2013, 05:46:13 PM
S557 in action doing some tinter maintenance today.

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/IMG_20131127_104310_zps232b5620.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/IMG_20131127_104310_zps232b5620.jpg.html)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/IMG_20131127_104558_zps027210da.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/IMG_20131127_104558_zps027210da.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on November 27, 2013, 11:46:18 PM
I used my MT for the most noble purpose today... to open packages containing OTHER MTs.  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 27, 2013, 11:55:31 PM
I used my spirit x to bend the tip of my huntsman's blade back after I dropped it on the floor and it bent :(



Did that before with my Spirit X, except I used the blade to pry and it was a custom Cerakoted blade.  :facepalm:  I have pictures if you guys don't believe me.  :D  :P

Post the pics!!!


Let me see if I can dig em out.


Just read my post and it sounds like my bent blade was on a Spirit, but it was a custom alox Solo.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on November 28, 2013, 12:11:54 AM
Can't find the pictures of when it was bent, but found the aftermath. Tooth marks from my Spirit after bending it back.


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%202/DSC03462.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%202/DSC03463.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PPCAPache on November 28, 2013, 03:56:05 PM
Used my Surge a lot today

Undid some screws on a small table stand in one store.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/28/7e2upy6a.jpg)

And in another took the top off a large display stand...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/28/4a6etusa.jpg)

What will tomorrow bring? Stay tuned...

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 28, 2013, 05:20:06 PM
I've only used my MUT to cut up some cardboard and nylon strapping.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on November 28, 2013, 05:34:30 PM
Swisschamp fixed a doorknob, tightened the handle on a frying pan, and opened a can of hash so far this morning....  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on November 28, 2013, 05:36:07 PM

Can't find the pictures of when it was bent, but found the aftermath. Tooth marks from my Spirit after bending it back.


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%202/DSC03462.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%202/DSC03463.jpg)
That looks scary!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 30, 2013, 01:41:26 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_7521.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on November 30, 2013, 01:52:29 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_7521.jpg)


Looking good  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 30, 2013, 02:03:08 PM
It's the T-shirt that make me look good   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rongallo on December 04, 2013, 07:11:54 PM
Used my Winchester at work today to change filters and a UV lamp on a Deionized water system.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on December 04, 2013, 08:46:03 PM
It's the T-shirt that make me look good   :D

:cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 05, 2013, 02:13:54 PM
I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day.....  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 05, 2013, 03:04:48 PM
I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day.....  :(

That may take a while with such a small saw ;)  What's wrong with your knee?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sir_mike on December 05, 2013, 05:21:33 PM
I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day.....  :(

I did that many times to my belts over the years for the "just in case" scenario!  Not the leg part though! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 05, 2013, 07:51:25 PM
I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day.....  :(

That may take a while with such a small saw ;)  What's wrong with your knee?

It's a slow day here at the store, plenty of time to get to cutting....  ;)  As for the knee, I injured it playing hockey many years ago.  It bugged me some, but since I was a bit of a drinker at the time, I never realized just how bad it really was.  I got sober and WOW!  :o  I was in just a bit of pain.  My kneecap was knocked off center, and pinned under a muscle, grinding all the cartilage and the meniscus away.  The first operation cut the muscle to free the kneecap and removed the frayed cartilage and meniscus.  But, the muscles on the inside of my leg had atrophied, and the cap wouldn't stay centered.  The second operation cut the top of my tibia and shifted it up, screwed into place, to try and keep the kneecap on center.  Worked, but I'm still in constant pain.  :(  Physical therapy, injections - nothing's worked.  Apparently I need a new knee, but insurance won't pay for it since I'm only 34 and will need to have the replacement replaced in 20 years.  In other words, it's a total mess.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on December 06, 2013, 11:44:22 AM
My Powerassist got used removing screws around the side panel of my bath ... had a water leak and the PA was the closest tool to hand. It did the job fine. I know these tools are not for everyone but I love it and the fact that implements can be changed/replaced make it a winner for me  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 06, 2013, 02:40:45 PM
I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day.....  :(

That may take a while with such a small saw ;)  What's wrong with your knee?

It's a slow day here at the store, plenty of time to get to cutting....  ;)  As for the knee, I injured it playing hockey many years ago.  It bugged me some, but since I was a bit of a drinker at the time, I never realized just how bad it really was.  I got sober and WOW!  :o  I was in just a bit of pain.  My kneecap was knocked off center, and pinned under a muscle, grinding all the cartilage and the meniscus away.  The first operation cut the muscle to free the kneecap and removed the frayed cartilage and meniscus.  But, the muscles on the inside of my leg had atrophied, and the cap wouldn't stay centered.  The second operation cut the top of my tibia and shifted it up, screwed into place, to try and keep the kneecap on center.  Worked, but I'm still in constant pain.  :(  Physical therapy, injections - nothing's worked.  Apparently I need a new knee, but insurance won't pay for it since I'm only 34 and will need to have the replacement replaced in 20 years.  In other words, it's a total mess.

Dang, that sounds like an ordeal then.  So you'll have to wait 20 years or so before you can get a knee replacement? 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 06, 2013, 09:51:45 PM
I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day.....  :(

That may take a while with such a small saw ;)  What's wrong with your knee?

It's a slow day here at the store, plenty of time to get to cutting....  ;)  As for the knee, I injured it playing hockey many years ago.  It bugged me some, but since I was a bit of a drinker at the time, I never realized just how bad it really was.  I got sober and WOW!  :o  I was in just a bit of pain.  My kneecap was knocked off center, and pinned under a muscle, grinding all the cartilage and the meniscus away.  The first operation cut the muscle to free the kneecap and removed the frayed cartilage and meniscus.  But, the muscles on the inside of my leg had atrophied, and the cap wouldn't stay centered.  The second operation cut the top of my tibia and shifted it up, screwed into place, to try and keep the kneecap on center.  Worked, but I'm still in constant pain.  :(  Physical therapy, injections - nothing's worked.  Apparently I need a new knee, but insurance won't pay for it since I'm only 34 and will need to have the replacement replaced in 20 years.  In other words, it's a total mess.

Dang, that sounds like an ordeal then.  So you'll have to wait 20 years or so before you can get a knee replacement?

I sure hope not.  If the most recent round of injections (anti-inflammatory and -arthritis) don't do anything, it's an appeal to the insurance company.  The shots take about 8 weeks to take full effect, and I had the last one three weeks ago.  We shall see.  Today's another  :( walking day.........
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 06, 2013, 10:25:59 PM
I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day.....  :(

That may take a while with such a small saw ;)  What's wrong with your knee?

It's a slow day here at the store, plenty of time to get to cutting....  ;)  As for the knee, I injured it playing hockey many years ago.  It bugged me some, but since I was a bit of a drinker at the time, I never realized just how bad it really was.  I got sober and WOW!  :o  I was in just a bit of pain.  My kneecap was knocked off center, and pinned under a muscle, grinding all the cartilage and the meniscus away.  The first operation cut the muscle to free the kneecap and removed the frayed cartilage and meniscus.  But, the muscles on the inside of my leg had atrophied, and the cap wouldn't stay centered.  The second operation cut the top of my tibia and shifted it up, screwed into place, to try and keep the kneecap on center.  Worked, but I'm still in constant pain.  :(  Physical therapy, injections - nothing's worked.  Apparently I need a new knee, but insurance won't pay for it since I'm only 34 and will need to have the replacement replaced in 20 years.  In other words, it's a total mess.

Dang, that sounds like an ordeal then.  So you'll have to wait 20 years or so before you can get a knee replacement?

I sure hope not.  If the most recent round of injections (anti-inflammatory and -arthritis) don't do anything, it's an appeal to the insurance company.  The shots take about 8 weeks to take full effect, and I had the last one three weeks ago.  We shall see.  Today's another  :( walking day.........

Bummer man...I hope the insurance company will be sympathetic to your situation and get you a new knee :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 21, 2013, 08:28:15 PM
A dead day today at the store, so I got to play Santa's helper and put together something for the daughter of one of the owners.....
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Thing was a pain in the ass!  Used the MP600's Phillips to drive screws into holes that in some cases were re-bored with the SI's awl......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 22, 2013, 06:36:43 AM
Used the MiniChamp today to open cigar boxes of new inventory at the shop. I was using the Rescue Tool but one of the customers looked at me funny when I pulled it out to open a box. I really am liking the 111mm frame right now but customers obviously aren't :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 22, 2013, 06:43:31 AM
Used the MiniChamp today to open cigar boxes of new inventory at the shop. I was using the Rescue Tool but one of the customers looked at me funny when I pulled it out to open a box. I really am liking the 111mm frame right now but customers obviously aren't :rant:

I dig the 111mm too, and I really never thought I would.  I'm in a similar situation though, in that I wouldn't pull it out at work unless I wasn't around coworkers.  It's not exactly an office knife, and many wouldn't see a need for a knife at all.  My position would probably get by with a smaller knife without many odd looks, but something the size of the 111mm knives is a bit much to most.  It's a great knife though, and I like my OHMasterRT very much :tu:  I still think I will end up getting a OHT NS so that I have the PE blade that I can sharpen.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on December 22, 2013, 06:50:23 AM
I dig the 111mm too, and I really never thought I would.  I'm in a similar situation though, in that I wouldn't pull it out at work unless I wasn't around coworkers.  It's not exactly an office knife, and many wouldn't see a need for a knife at all.  My position would probably get by with a smaller knife without many odd looks, but something the size of the 111mm knives is a bit much to most.  It's a great knife though, and I like my OHMasterRT very much :tu:  I still think I will end up getting a OHT NS so that I have the PE blade that I can sharpen.

That front side serration has grown on me. I'd have never thought it would be one I like as I don't really do CE blades much. I think the sharpening thing is what gets me the least about CE. I have sharpening equipment for serrated. I think it's more the grabbing of the material when I'm cutting something that I like the least about CE. The 111mm CE blade is excellent to me though.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 22, 2013, 08:06:52 AM
I dig the 111mm too, and I really never thought I would.  I'm in a similar situation though, in that I wouldn't pull it out at work unless I wasn't around coworkers.  It's not exactly an office knife, and many wouldn't see a need for a knife at all.  My position would probably get by with a smaller knife without many odd looks, but something the size of the 111mm knives is a bit much to most.  It's a great knife though, and I like my OHMasterRT very much :tu:  I still think I will end up getting a OHT NS so that I have the PE blade that I can sharpen.

That front side serration has grown on me. I'd have never thought it would be one I like as I don't really do CE blades much. I think the sharpening thing is what gets me the least about CE. I have sharpening equipment for serrated. I think it's more the grabbing of the material when I'm cutting something that I like the least about CE. The 111mm CE blade is excellent to me though.

If I could sharpen serrations with confidence, then I wouldn't mind it, but I don't want to mangle the edge.  It's plenty sharp though, and I don't think I'd wear it down anytime soon with my light type of use.  I don't typically cut anything too rough, so it should last a long time.  I should learn to sharpen serrations though as I have a few blades with them. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on December 22, 2013, 01:33:03 PM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Spatha on December 23, 2013, 03:33:43 AM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)

Edam?   :drool:

I've been grilling bacon on the George Formby grill, ably assisted by my Wingman.   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on December 23, 2013, 03:58:36 PM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)

Edam?   :drool:



Gouda, of course  :twak: :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Spatha on December 23, 2013, 06:34:35 PM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)

Edam?   :drool:


Gouda, of course  :twak: :drool:

 :facepalm: :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on December 23, 2013, 06:42:55 PM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)

Edam?   :drool:


Gouda, of course  :twak: :drool:

 :facepalm: :whistle:
Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on December 23, 2013, 06:45:09 PM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)

Edam?   :drool:


Gouda, of course  :twak: :drool:

 :facepalm: :whistle:
Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère :rofl:


I actually don't like Gruyère so much... (except in fondue, of course... :) )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Spatha on December 23, 2013, 06:51:21 PM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)

Edam?   :drool:


Gouda, of course  :twak: :drool:

 :facepalm: :whistle:
Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère :rofl:

Or perhaps something with a bit more bite, like a mature Cheddar.   :pok:   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on December 23, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese :)

Edam?   :drool:


Gouda, of course  :twak: :drool:

 :facepalm: :whistle:
Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère :rofl:

Or perhaps something with a bit more bite, like a mature Cheddar.   :pok:   :D
Actually, that is what the cheese knife is for :rant:

Wait bmot, you don't like Gruyere, you don't like Sachertorte :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on December 23, 2013, 07:51:44 PM
Just used the ST300 and the Skele CX to clean up a filter on the bathroom sink faucet. The jaws on the Spirit didn't open enough to grab it. :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on December 25, 2013, 09:30:18 AM

I used the cap lifter on my new Danish black Alox Vic Cadet to pry off the bolt-caps on the wheel of my car, so I could change the flat tire, after Christmas dinner -.-

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 26, 2013, 02:01:11 AM
I used the PS4's pliers to loosen a plastic thingy connecting two parts of a baby toy during the opening process.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bdAmmo on December 26, 2013, 02:24:40 AM
I used my Swiss Tool today to liberate several children's toys from the packaging this morning. I used the plain edge for the tape, the screwdriver for the screws, the serrated blade for the string/rope, and the pliers to bust a few zip ties. They sure do have some secure packaging now days.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 26, 2013, 03:08:26 AM
I used my Swiss Tool today to liberate several children's toys from the packaging this morning. I used the plain edge for the tape, the screwdriver for the screws, the serrated blade for the string/rope, and the pliers to bust a few zip ties. They sure do have some secure packaging now days.

Yeah they do.  They certainly don't want anyone messing with them, that's for sure.  Pain in the butt though>:(

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on December 26, 2013, 04:19:32 PM
More 'cap lifter showdown' last night between my Vic Farmer and Rambler and Leatherman Style PS.

All work well. At least... as far as I can remember. :D

When the 93mm cap lifter works (as in, doesn't tear through the edge of the cap, and require a second pull), it's my favorite. This seems to be about 75% of the time. The Rambler has never tore a cap edge, but takes more effort to set before pulling the cap. The Style has so far been flawless, but is way more awkward to use. Obviously, more testing is required.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on December 26, 2013, 05:55:29 PM
I used a LM Flair to uncork a Wine bottle. Hard core!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PPCAPache on December 31, 2013, 08:10:07 AM
Used my New Leatherman Wingman to undo the screws on my Kitchen Range-hood,
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And I used my Leatherman Surge to bend/straighten one of the corners as it was bent.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img809/6303/4hje.jpg)

Also used my Leatherman Brewzer to pop out the metal cover and plastic cover to get to the light bulb.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rotten on January 07, 2014, 05:25:17 AM
I lent my keychain Sheffield (I know) to my mother in law for her to fix her grandson's zipper, which the tab had broken off. She had been using tweezers which didn't work too well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 07, 2014, 07:03:48 AM
This is sort of a rare non-use day. I'm only posting because it's so unusual that I had absolutely NO use of ANY MT today... for anything. That's really weird.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 07, 2014, 09:31:28 AM
Used the scissors on my  Manager to cut a bag open!! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on January 10, 2014, 02:57:24 PM
Just used my recently found wave to cut up my subway sandwich for lunch


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 10, 2014, 07:45:47 PM
The usual: I used my Crosscut to cut open a package with more MTs in it. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on January 10, 2014, 09:27:07 PM
Not me but my well prepared friend.  A girls best friend is her Juice CS4 especially when her heel needs a quick fix.  The Dime also made an appearance today as well and I'm sure her Wenger will have a go at some point. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on January 10, 2014, 10:01:31 PM
The usual: I used my Crosscut to cut open a package with more MTs in it. :D
You're only doing that to stop me taking your Crosscut from you under the "unused MT" section of the official MTo claiming rules (rule 19 para (c) sub para iiv  item x )   :pok:   :rofl:

Although given the number of tools in my collection that I never use maybe I shouldn't be alerting folk to the existence of that particular rule  :o   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: microbe on January 10, 2014, 10:50:51 PM
I used one multitool to cut open a package with another multitool   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on January 10, 2014, 10:54:10 PM
Similar here. :D I liberated a flashlight with my new Wenger Urban. ;) Been carrying it since I made it. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Spatha on January 11, 2014, 05:23:49 AM
Not me but my well prepared friend.  A girls best friend is her Juice CS4 especially when her heel needs a quick fix.  The Dime also made an appearance today as well and I'm sure her Wenger will have a go at some point.

There's no need to be ashamed of wearing high heels.  White stilettos are part of the traditional dress where I come from, in Essex.  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on January 11, 2014, 07:11:02 AM
Not me but my well prepared friend.  A girls best friend is her Juice CS4 especially when her heel needs a quick fix.  The Dime also made an appearance today as well and I'm sure her Wenger will have a go at some point.

There's no need to be ashamed of wearing high heels.  White stilettos are part of the traditional dress where I come from, in Essex.  ;)

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on January 11, 2014, 09:00:44 PM
Well somehow the oven stopped working. So I pulled it out and went to get the keys to go get some tools from my garage then realised my Wave was still on my work trousers. Unscrewed the cover and realised one of the terminals had snapped. Used my wave to strip back some insulation and bend the conductor over. Screwed the terminal down and voila! Ovens working again just in time for the lady to make my tea! Really want to get my hands on the extension bar and bit kit though!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 11, 2014, 09:03:46 PM
Swisschamp did some tint machine maintenance, clearing a few clogged nozzles and pulling a fuse that had burned out.  Can opener also opened a gallon can that had rusted completely shut, had to cut off the bottom to draw a sample for a color match.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on January 13, 2014, 12:21:46 PM
I used my Spirit's hook to fish the cord of my bedside lamp. I tried to use the pliers but it was impossible. Either a hooked wire or Vic's hook. I guess the SAK hook wouldn't reach that far either.
Hook rules!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Spatha on January 15, 2014, 11:17:30 PM
I used the Soldier's flat head screwdriver to bleed the radiators, which was going well until I came across the two that didn't have a slot on the valve.  If I ever had a radiator key I've forgotten where it is, so Spirit pliers came to the rescue and they performed admirably.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 17, 2014, 07:46:03 PM
Used the pliers on my Swisschamp to fix a bracelet for one of the ladies at work today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on January 17, 2014, 09:35:28 PM
Used my TTi to cut a hole in a tire.  Before you ask, yes, I was supposed to do it. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 17, 2014, 10:13:23 PM
Used my TTi to cut a hole in a tire.  Before you ask, yes, I was supposed to do it. :D

I'm keeping an eye on you pal.... :wait: :police:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 17, 2014, 10:15:59 PM
Used my TTi to cut a hole in a tire.  Before you ask, yes, I was supposed to do it. :D

I'm keeping an eye on you pal.... :wait: :police:

 :D  Probably someone who tried to cut ahead of him on a trail......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 10:18:30 PM
Used my TTi to cut a hole in a tire.  Before you ask, yes, I was supposed to do it. :D
I said the same thing...... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on January 17, 2014, 10:25:17 PM
Used my TTi to cut a hole in a tire.  Before you ask, yes, I was supposed to do it. :D

I'm keeping an eye on you pal.... :wait: :police:

 :D  Probably someone who tried to cut ahead of him on a trail......
Nope, that guy had Kevlar tires, the blade wouldn't go through!!  :D

Used my TTi to cut a hole in a tire.  Before you ask, yes, I was supposed to do it. :D
I said the same thing...... :D
:rofl:

Used my TTi to cut a hole in a tire.  Before you ask, yes, I was supposed to do it. :D

I'm keeping an eye on you pal.... :wait: :police:
Don't look too close, you might not like what you see!!!   :pok: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 17, 2014, 10:29:01 PM
Or I may lose an eye what with you being all jab-happy with the blade, eh?  Eh?   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on January 17, 2014, 10:30:41 PM
Or I may lose an eye what with you being all jab-happy with the blade, eh?  Eh?   :rofl:
No doot aboot it!!!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 10:32:10 PM
Used the awl on my Sog Powerlock to hollow out a cheese puff so i could put my dogs meds in it. My dog loves cheese puffs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 18, 2014, 03:12:48 AM
Or I may lose an eye what with you being all jab-happy with the blade, eh?  Eh?   :rofl:
No doot aboot it!!!  :D

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on January 18, 2014, 03:16:48 PM
Fixed the Hoover and changed the plug on it too. Missus doesn't think multi tools are silly now :-D


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on January 25, 2014, 03:46:21 PM
We searched a geocache today and I used the screwdriver of my wanna-be-Leatherman to open the box.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RT1969 on January 25, 2014, 06:09:10 PM
We searched a geocache today and I used the screwdriver of my wanna-be-Leatherman to open the box.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on January 25, 2014, 06:10:01 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 25, 2014, 11:26:57 PM
I had a ton of use the other day with my Spirit and Rescue Tool. I took apart a video rig and had to re-tape it. Lots of gaff tape cutting and cable tie snipping, yay!¡!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 27, 2014, 10:43:58 AM
I used the tweezers from a Dime, the lens from an Explorer the scissors from a Manager and a pin and I was still not able to remove a thorn from my finger..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 27, 2014, 03:04:05 PM
We searched a geocache today and I used the screwdriver of my wanna-be-Leatherman to open the box.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on January 27, 2014, 03:11:37 PM

We searched a geocache today and I used the screwdriver of my wanna-be-Leatherman to open the box.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WWW on January 27, 2014, 10:11:57 PM
  Tryed to unscrew the silicone nose thingies on my glasses for cleaning. unscrewed, successfuly a couple of screws from a door and from a light switch for absolutely no reason other than to have something to post here!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 27, 2014, 10:29:41 PM
Gerber Fit:
Pliers to unblock a vacuum hose
Knife to sharpen a pencil
Tweezers to remove a splinter
Scissors to trim a broken nail
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on January 27, 2014, 11:34:35 PM
Gerber Fit:
Pliers to unblock a vacuum hose
Knife to sharpen a pencil
Tweezers to remove a splinter
Scissors to trim a broken nail

Since when did the Fit have pliers? :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 27, 2014, 11:38:18 PM
Gerber Fit:
Pliers to unblock a vacuum hose
Knife to sharpen a pencil
Tweezers to remove a splinter
Scissors to trim a broken nail

Since when did the Fit have pliers? :think:

I have a feeling he meant the Balance.  It's been a while, Al's just rusty.....  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on January 27, 2014, 11:39:16 PM
Gerber Fit:
Pliers to unblock a vacuum hose
Knife to sharpen a pencil
Tweezers to remove a splinter
Scissors to trim a broken nail

Since when did the Fit have pliers? :think:

I have a feeling he meant the Balance.  It's been a while, Al's just rusty.....  ;)

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on January 27, 2014, 11:40:26 PM
Vic Executive to open a box of cookies my grandma baked for me.  Yummy :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 28, 2014, 12:08:46 AM
Gerber Fit:
Pliers to unblock a vacuum hose
Knife to sharpen a pencil
Tweezers to remove a splinter
Scissors to trim a broken nail

Since when did the Fit have pliers? :think:

I have a feeling he meant the Balance.  It's been a while, Al's just rusty.....  ;)

 :rofl:

 :facepalm: :whistle: head in too many places at once ...  :P  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on January 28, 2014, 12:19:54 AM
Gerber Fit:
Pliers to unblock a vacuum hose
Knife to sharpen a pencil
Tweezers to remove a splinter
Scissors to trim a broken nail

Since when did the Fit have pliers? :think:

I have a feeling he meant the Balance.  It's been a while, Al's just rusty.....  ;)

 :rofl:

 :facepalm: :whistle: head in too many places at once ...  :P  :D

Aw,you just need a nice oil bath and a rub down with some steel wool :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on January 28, 2014, 11:49:23 AM
Gerber Fit:
Pliers to unblock a vacuum hose
Knife to sharpen a pencil
Tweezers to remove a splinter
Scissors to trim a broken nail

Since when did the Fit have pliers? :think:

I have a feeling he meant the Balance.  It's been a while, Al's just rusty.....  ;)


What?! Did he become a Leatherman? :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 29, 2014, 12:28:24 AM
Wash your mouth out Tom  :twak:




 :P :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on January 30, 2014, 02:13:27 PM
Wash your mouth out Tom  :twak:




 :P :D :D


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See? All clean  :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 30, 2014, 05:13:28 PM
Use my Powerlock to take off the panel of a hot water hear so I could adjust the temp.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Spatha on January 30, 2014, 05:22:54 PM
 :drool:  I didn't realize the SOG was so shiny.  It's like a mirror!  8)  I'm going to have to try out a SOG soon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 30, 2014, 05:26:23 PM
There not for everyone. But I like them. The only tool that does not work very well is the can opener.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 30, 2014, 05:46:31 PM
:drool:  I didn't realize the SOG was so shiny.  It's like a mirror!  8)  I'm going to have to try out a SOG soon.

Yes, I was surprised how shiny my PPP was when I got it.  I only carry it sometimes at home though.  It's good enough for me really, with my light usage.  My only issue with it is that the pliers don't open far with one hand, unless you got really big hands I suppose :think:  I love the smooth opening action though :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 30, 2014, 10:48:57 PM
Another job for the Sog powerlock today. Had to make a new burn cage out of woven wire so I can burn trash.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/7agudy6e.jpg)
First cut.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/ajenameh.jpg)
All the wire is cut.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/jybedary.jpg)
Some wire bending.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/py8ugymu.jpg)
Done. Time to catch some stuff on fire.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/e8e2ybag.jpg)
What wire looks like after I cut that hard wire. Looks about the same when I got new.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on January 30, 2014, 10:54:02 PM
Doing what a Powerlock does so well  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Spatha on January 30, 2014, 11:42:00 PM
Wow, that is one tough tool! That wire is pretty thick. I'd be worried about damaging the jaws, but I can see that the Powerlock isn't fazed.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 31, 2014, 03:57:36 AM
I used the file on my BORebar to help set the latch/trigger on a trap I had to set to catch a cat that has been living under our trailer. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 01, 2014, 06:53:56 AM
Spirit X to open cigar boxes and remove nails from the boxes that had them :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WWW on February 01, 2014, 01:12:49 PM
  Used my Wave to hold some bolts and unscrew some parts while helping my Dad assemble a cabinet, also used the large flat head as a cement scraper.

  Also used my Micra to disassemble one of those cheap DX keychain lights that kept turning on inside my bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Romanoat on February 02, 2014, 06:18:09 AM
Used my swisstool, squit es4 and champ to wire up and ADT alarm panel and run the cat3 to the punchdown block.

I wish I could get my hands on a paladin pt540....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on February 06, 2014, 06:54:15 PM
Used my rebar to repair the control switch on the paracending boat. Also the large driver blade to fix in the peep hole on the door


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on February 06, 2014, 06:56:05 PM
I cut a cucumber with my classic.. Again! Really! We need better knifes at work!


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I didn't start the fire...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on February 06, 2014, 08:32:42 PM
Used my swisstool, squit es4 and champ to wire up and ADT alarm panel and run the cat3 to the punchdown block.

I wish I could get my hands on a paladin pt540....

They come up on eBay from time to time, but they are popular and usually don't go cheap.  There is one ending in an hour and a half, and it is already up to $US 80.00  (item # 131107790028 )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 07, 2014, 06:06:50 AM
I used my Charge TTi's bit driver and bit extender to swap the scissors from my Wingman with the saw from my Sidekick.  I also used the Explorer's can opener to pop the washer out that was behind each tool.  Now I have the tool combo of the Sidekick with the scissors instead of saw, which is what I wanted after having both tools for a while now :tu:

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_225924_925_zpse2cb0955.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_225924_925_zpse2cb0955.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_231429_305_zps82b2be35.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_231429_305_zps82b2be35.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140207_240043_757_zpse83e3599.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140207_240043_757_zpse83e3599.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 07, 2014, 12:54:05 PM
Sweet! Nice job.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 07, 2014, 03:10:58 PM
Sweet! Nice job.

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Thanks man :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on February 08, 2014, 10:20:56 PM
I used my MP600 today to install security cameras.  Did lots of wire cutting, stripping (wires, not me), crimping, and tightening screws.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: abd1959 on February 09, 2014, 04:38:05 AM
Used my Leatherman Surge to take partially disassemble my CharBroil Infrared Grill and clean out the holes in the gas tube.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RamoN on February 09, 2014, 06:23:18 AM
Used my mut for: hammer out some pins out of an old knife to change the handle with the mut punch, make a small cut on a wooden ceiling to drain some water that was acumulating from a leak, with the pliers opened a really really stuck zipper (with sand, salt, etc.) on a surf board cover or bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on February 10, 2014, 09:43:08 PM
I visited my daughter's home with my EDC Spirit and XLT but thought I should carry also a heavy duty tool because I didn't know what jobs I would encounter. Since the Swisstool is similar to the Spirit tool wise, I choose the Surge.
I did a lot of work and I didn't even touched the Leatherman. I like the stiff feeling of the Swiss. And that ratchet is insane! I worked a screw behind a doorknob no other driver could reach (bit straight on the rachet, without extension). My Spyderco Ladybug made a lot of cutting and I made spaghetti cutting onions and garlic with the Opinel. I like to use my tools. It feels great.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on February 10, 2014, 11:15:27 PM
I used my Standard Issue to cut open the envelope containing my new Spirit X. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 11, 2014, 08:27:28 PM
I used my Charge TTi's bit driver and bit extender to swap the scissors from my Wingman with the saw from my Sidekick.  I also used the Explorer's can opener to pop the washer out that was behind each tool.  Now I have the tool combo of the Sidekick with the scissors instead of saw, which is what I wanted after having both tools for a while now :tu:

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_225924_925_zpse2cb0955.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_225924_925_zpse2cb0955.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_231429_305_zps82b2be35.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140206_231429_305_zps82b2be35.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140207_240043_757_zpse83e3599.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140207_240043_757_zpse83e3599.jpg.html)

I was considering doing this but I gave my Wingman to my middle daughter who won't give it up :rant: Nice work Kyle :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 11, 2014, 08:46:41 PM
Thanks Terry :salute:  It really wasn't as complicated as I originally thought it would be, which was very good for me ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RT1969 on February 11, 2014, 09:20:08 PM
I used my PSTII, my Vic Trekker as well as lots of other tools to repair a leaking water pipe together with my dad on the weekend. (Reminds me: My english teacher always said, I could do with some more '.'s in my sentences  ;) )

One of the highlights: We could not grind of old brazing solder off. I then tried the daimond-side of the Leatherman file and: It worked! I could then get a better grip with the normal sand paper.

All in all we used the tools to remove old silicone, cut off wool and tape around the pipes, hold a short piece of soldering wire, file down burrs.
Most useful were the 111mm cap-lifter for scraping off silicone and the diamond-file saved the day removing the old solder!  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on February 11, 2014, 09:35:14 PM

I used my PSTII, my Vic Trekker as well as lots of other tools to repair a leaking water pipe together with my dad on the weekend. (Reminds me: My english teacher always said, I could do with some more '.'s in my sentences  ;) )

One of the highlights: We could not grind of old brazing solder off. I then tried the daimond-side of the Leatherman file and: It worked! I could then get a better grip with the normal sand paper.

All in all we used the tools to remove old silicone, cut off wool and tape around the pipes, hold a short piece of soldering wire, file down burrs.
Most useful were the 111mm cap-lifter for scraping off silicone and the diamond-file saved the day removing the old solder!  :multi:

And first the boys asks my opinion about the way to do it. I tell them what I think would best and it seems cool to them and an hour later they had done it completely different Ôo
Pfft, men... :P


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on February 18, 2014, 11:06:10 PM
The powers that be at work have decided that it's time to repaint the store.  Now, let me make one thing clear - I sell paint, but I HATE painting.  :facepalm:  There's a reason I'm on the other side of the counter......  The past several days, my MP600, either the Pro Scout or my BO US Army one, has been used to take down and reinstall fixtures, open plastic joint compound buckets, pull a few nails out of walls, remove screws, etc.  The file on the Pro Scout even got used to take down a nasty burr on some metal corner bead.  The tools are being used all day, and doing their jobs without complaint.  :tu:  Which is more than can be said for me......  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: borgwarrior on February 19, 2014, 08:57:55 PM
Used a Swisschamp to open a box to make a storage for the other ones. :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on February 19, 2014, 09:12:36 PM
The powers that be at work have decided that it's time to repaint the store.  Now, let me make one thing clear - I sell paint, but I HATE painting.  :facepalm:  There's a reason I'm on the other side of the counter......  The past several days, my MP600, either the Pro Scout or my BO US Army one, has been used to take down and reinstall fixtures, open plastic joint compound buckets, pull a few nails out of walls, remove screws, etc.  The file on the Pro Scout even got used to take down a nasty burr on some metal corner bead.  The tools are being used all day, and doing their jobs without complaint.  :tu:  Which is more than can be said for me......  ::)

I say drop an M-80 into a can of paint, and call it a day! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on February 19, 2014, 10:16:07 PM
The powers that be at work have decided that it's time to repaint the store.  Now, let me make one thing clear - I sell paint, but I HATE painting.  :facepalm:  There's a reason I'm on the other side of the counter......  The past several days, my MP600, either the Pro Scout or my BO US Army one, has been used to take down and reinstall fixtures, open plastic joint compound buckets, pull a few nails out of walls, remove screws, etc.  The file on the Pro Scout even got used to take down a nasty burr on some metal corner bead.  The tools are being used all day, and doing their jobs without complaint.  :tu:  Which is more than can be said for me......  ::)

I say drop an M-80 into a can of paint, and call it a day!

Would make life easier.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9MAmWnOznI
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 21, 2014, 09:29:26 PM
I used the blade on my Sidekick-X to open a box containing our new couch, and the pliers to remove several heavy duty staples from the box as well.  Also used the blade on my OHMasterRT to open up the box containing our new recliner and cut down the cardboard a bit. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on February 21, 2014, 10:43:50 PM
Today was a busy day for the Surge and my ratchet mod for the bit holder.  I tried out the ratchet on a long wood screw for a outdoor staircase then for a longish screw for the railing.  The ratchet worked out very good and no trip to truck for tools so win.  I used the flat driver to pry loose a wood strip on a gate and the wood saw to cut a new piece to fit.  Pliers pulled out old finish nails and bent a piece of metal on garage door that was sharp.  I used the main blade to cut old hose female end off to repair, driver was used to secure hose clamp.  Sorry no pictures I was in the moment trying to get done.     
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on February 22, 2014, 01:21:22 AM
Used my ReCharge to break down boxes and tighten a few loose screws while cleaning up the workshop. Then used the blade to open a box of chocolates to share with guests after dinner.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on February 22, 2014, 01:25:03 AM
I used the main blade on my Climber to open a parcel from Oakley containing my new Kitchen Sink pack :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 6thtexas on February 25, 2014, 02:02:03 AM
I used the P-38 on my keychain to scrape the old registration sticker off my truck's windshield.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on February 25, 2014, 02:24:03 AM
I used my st300 to smash myself in the face  :facepalm:

so if you are wondering what has the higher Rc human teeth or leatherman frame steel leatherman wins and I got a 75.00 co pay to prove it.

again  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on February 25, 2014, 09:27:01 AM
I used my st300 to smash myself in the face  :facepalm:

so if you are wondering what has the higher Rc human teeth or leatherman frame steel leatherman wins and I got a 75.00 co pay to prove it.

again  :facepalm:
I could have told you that for free   ;)   :twak:   Next time just ask, it will be cheaper and less painful  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on February 25, 2014, 10:33:20 AM
Spirit to disassemble an umbrella. My hands are getting really clammy again so it's looks like I'll have to add a bit of grip tape on it
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on February 25, 2014, 03:05:11 PM
ReCharge unjammed the power stapler at work for the umpteenth time yesterday :facepalm:. I don't know why we don't just get a new one. For the number of times it jams and the length of time it stays jammed...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on February 25, 2014, 03:07:08 PM
Used my blunt nose MUT to hammer and remove more staples from some wood at work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on February 25, 2014, 05:12:41 PM
I used the mini screwdriver on my Wave to tighten my glasses. It works perfectly!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on February 25, 2014, 07:25:37 PM
Used the MP600 Pro Scout to remove a small piece of my plastic iPhone case that had broken. Knife to cut the piece away. File to clean up the corners so it wouldn't snag on my pocket.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on February 26, 2014, 05:53:19 PM
I used my SAK and toolkit to remove a rusted out mailbox from my house and then move one screw over to accomodate the new box.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on February 26, 2014, 06:15:42 PM
Not a use that gets reported here often, I'm sure...

I pulled a bra out of the laundry, and one of the hooks was bent. So I grabbed the nearest MT, which happened to be a SOG PPP, and bent the hook back into place. The very fine needle nose of the Pocket Powerplier worked great for such precision work.

Also... JAfromMn... Ouch. Crap. That sucks. :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 02, 2014, 02:18:25 AM
Gave my new BO MP600 Bluntnose a bit of a workout today.

Pliers to tighten up parts on my snowblower before cleaning out the driveway.

Screwdriver to adjust the blade setting on my circular saw so I could cut some material for shelves.

Serrated knife to cut a new mat for the front entryway and to cut plastic edging for the shelves.

File to clean up the edges on the shelf edging and fit it flush to the shelf edge.

Can opener to jimmy open the lid on a "non-reusable" soap container so that it could be refilled. (With a bit of ingenuity and some tools, nothing is "un" or "non" anything :D).

Plain knife to trim the plastic tabs that made the soap container lid so difficult to remove (It now pops of with a simple twist).

Not a bad day for a tool that's less than 48hrs out of the package :multi:.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: willc on March 02, 2014, 02:37:47 AM
The other day at work I forgot my tape measure so I used my LM Blast to measure out for toe board on a few small scaffolds.
It worked out very well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on March 02, 2014, 02:45:11 AM
Yesterday I bought an entertainment center at GoodWill for $9.99.  it was about 1" to big to go into the back of my Small SUV, I used my Charge TTi to take it appart in the parking lot  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on March 02, 2014, 02:30:49 PM
Can opener to jimmy open the lid on a "non-reusable" soap container so that it could be refilled. (With a bit of ingenuity and some tools, nothing is "un" or "non" anything :D).

One for the quotes file!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mtngoat on March 03, 2014, 01:56:28 AM
Last night I used my Rebar to remove a built in cook top at my moms house, I was gonna use it to put the new one in but it didnt happen that way. Ever heard measure twice, im guessing that never happened since the new one was completely the wrong size. So I used my rebar to reinstall the old cook top while waiting on a new one.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 05, 2014, 08:18:32 PM
Used a Kick clip, Rebar and Crunch to modify and reassmble a Blast.

Also used the Kick clip to reassemble the inner tools on a Rebar.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 05, 2014, 08:19:07 PM
Used the serrated blade on my BO MP600 to open the package with my new SS MP600 in it. :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 08, 2014, 03:48:16 AM
I used the main blade on the Vic Rescue Tool to open boxes today at the shop.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 09, 2014, 07:29:12 PM
Scissors on the Urban Scout to trim loose threads on the kid's clothes.
File to clean up a busted finger nail.
Light day  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 10, 2014, 01:28:58 AM
My son used my Sidekick to clip guitar strings that he replaced today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on March 10, 2014, 01:37:56 AM
To show some idiot at the fleamarket that LM is still producing the Wave and many other models and they are not worth the high dollar amount he was asking  :rant:

Jeez some people are really kidding themselves both at the fleamarket and fleabay with the prices they are wanting.  I bring several LMs with me when I go so I can show these smurfholes these tools are common and not some unicorn horn scaled tools.  This one guy slowed his roll and asked a bunch of questions and came down a bit but was still higher than amazone.  These same guy rarely sale their wares and I see them over and over again.  I like to bother them from time to time just to bust their balls. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hrvstmn31 on March 10, 2014, 01:45:46 AM
I used the pliers on my wave to hold a razor head since I forgot the handles and dryshaved with said wave. My face burns :ahhh need to get a fresh razor later.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Romanoat on March 10, 2014, 02:31:46 AM
Used my mp600 to cut a bunch of coax, unscrew a few wall plates, change coax splitters and strip some ground wire. Then I used the tweezers and straight pin from my champ plus to pull the biggest splinter I've ever had out of my thumb. Ouch. I swear it was 1/4" long and it slid directly under the skin of my cuticle. Fun.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 11, 2014, 12:06:03 AM
MP600 Urban Scout on duty today.

Scissors to trim tags and labels from new clothes.
Philips driver to undo screws on a panel hiding a water line.
Pliers to adjust valve on said water line as there was no knob.
Knife to open mail packet containing new Gerber BO Diesel (to be used in a mod tonight :D).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 14, 2014, 03:19:13 PM
MP600 getting work done:

Screwdriver with adapter and newly acquired Pocketwrench II to adjust the height setting on the baby's crib.

Knife to cut threads and salvage some velcro for a sheath mod.

Flat driver to tighten a knob on a water valve.

Pliers to entertain myself while waiting for dinner to cook.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 14, 2014, 03:33:14 PM
I've been using my new BO PST for fiddling purposes this morning in an attempt to loosen it up some.  I think it's working...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 14, 2014, 11:49:48 PM
SwissTool Spirit X was used to install a paper towel dispenser today at the shop :D


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on March 14, 2014, 11:51:29 PM
I used my Style CS to trim and file some fingernails.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 14, 2014, 11:53:36 PM

To show some idiot at the fleamarket that LM is still producing the Wave and many other models and they are not worth the high dollar amount he was asking  :rant:

Jeez some people are really kidding themselves both at the fleamarket and fleabay with the prices they are wanting.  I bring several LMs with me when I go so I can show these smurfholes these tools are common and not some unicorn horn scaled tools.  This one guy slowed his roll and asked a bunch of questions and came down a bit but was still higher than amazone.  These same guy rarely sale their wares and I see them over and over again.  I like to bother them from time to time just to bust their balls.

Good for you :tu: I can't stand seeing sellers take advantage of the unknowing, that's there target audience.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on March 14, 2014, 11:55:15 PM
I've been using my new BO PST for fiddling purposes this morning in an attempt to loosen it up some.  I think it's working...

Have you tried a bath in boiling water,or a WD40 bath?

Might work on the PST too :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 15, 2014, 03:11:44 AM
I've been using my new BO PST for fiddling purposes this morning in an attempt to loosen it up some.  I think it's working...

Have you tried a bath in boiling water,or a WD40 bath?

Might work on the PST too :pok:

No I haven't-does it work wonders on the joints? :rofl:  As for the PST, does boiling water really help with the stiffness?  It's mainly the plier pivot that is the issue at this point.  I don't want to ruin the finish or anything, but it sounds like that wouldn't be a problem :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on March 15, 2014, 06:27:25 PM
Twice today
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 15, 2014, 06:46:57 PM
I had to shorten the arms on my rotary airer in the garden. I've moved everything around and there was a little less space than before. After cutting the arms down with an angle grinder, I used a CT41 to file the inside of the hollow aluminium arms so I could get the plastic end stops back in, and a SOG Toolclip to crop off the excess washing line
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on March 15, 2014, 06:50:48 PM
Hi, Al. :waving:

:cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on March 15, 2014, 07:11:36 PM
He is alive  :ahhh   :ahhh 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Corwyn on March 15, 2014, 07:22:36 PM
Used my LM ST pliers and AWL to fix a leaky sink.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yaesu Man on March 16, 2014, 02:28:11 AM
Used the file on my Surge to smooth some sharp edges on a backhoe I was working on today.  Love that replaceable file!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 16, 2014, 02:57:45 PM
Hi, Al. :waving:

:cheers:
He is alive  :ahhh   :ahhh 

Hi chaps  :salute: Yup still here ... ish  :D
Busy busy busy at the mo, but will keep popping in  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 21, 2014, 05:36:34 PM
Used my MP600 Urban Scout to help a co-worker dismantle half of his office desk and cabinets. This is the 3rd co-worker who has done this kind of office rearrange and each time my MT has been the tool of choice. :tu:

Funny thing was he thought we needed a powered screwdriver to undo everything. I pulled the MP600 out of it's pouch and deployed the pliers with a flick and 'snik' and calmly said "I got this". :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 21, 2014, 06:35:31 PM
Used my MP600 Urban Scout to help a co-worker dismantle half of his office desk and cabinets. This is the 3rd co-worker who has done this kind of office rearrange and each time my MT has been the tool of choice. :tu:

Funny thing was he thought we needed a powered screwdriver to undo everything. I pulled the MP600 out of it's pouch and deployed the pliers with a flick and 'snik' and calmly said "I got this". :rofl:

Very cool 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dale on March 21, 2014, 08:06:40 PM
Fixed some air lines.. ( Red hose, upper middle ) My boss found it quite odd taking pics ... lol (http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/20140321_133425_zpsmphidchw.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on March 21, 2014, 09:15:18 PM
I used the Rebar, Spirit X, and Style CS to assemble a cabinet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on March 21, 2014, 11:00:19 PM
I've been using my new BO PST for fiddling purposes this morning in an attempt to loosen it up some.  I think it's working...

Have you tried a bath in boiling water,or a WD40 bath?

Might work on the PST too :pok:

No I haven't-does it work wonders on the joints? :rofl:  As for the PST, does boiling water really help with the stiffness?  It's mainly the plier pivot that is the issue at this point.  I don't want to ruin the finish or anything, but it sounds like that wouldn't be a problem :think:

I had a problem at one point with my BO Mini,and the wise ones of the forum advised the boiling bath...worked a treat. There's a thread about it somewhere :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 21, 2014, 11:27:10 PM
Used my surge to cut some wire and unscrew some from a breaker box.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 22, 2014, 01:27:01 AM
I've been using my new BO PST for fiddling purposes this morning in an attempt to loosen it up some.  I think it's working...

Have you tried a bath in boiling water,or a WD40 bath?

Might work on the PST too :pok:

No I haven't-does it work wonders on the joints? :rofl:  As for the PST, does boiling water really help with the stiffness?  It's mainly the plier pivot that is the issue at this point.  I don't want to ruin the finish or anything, but it sounds like that wouldn't be a problem :think:

I had a problem at one point with my BO Mini,and the wise ones of the forum advised the boiling bath...worked a treat. There's a thread about it somewhere :think:

Cool, maybe I'll try that tonight then.  Thanks buddy :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 22, 2014, 01:42:43 AM
I used my rebar the other day to install a new window in my brothers jeep cherokee.  He got robbed at a gas station while he was inside, some homeless guy busted in the window and stole a bag of chips and some gatorade. 

The rebar saw some use in removing the door panel from the inside, and prying the weatherstripping from the frame without damaging it all.  I almost got the whole job done with just the rebar, but the window regulator had some really tight bolts my pliers just couldn't handle. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 22, 2014, 04:57:44 AM
Opened a couple boxes today at the shop containing new cigar inventory using my Rebar main blade and Zino blade. I also cut a few cigars with the Zino's cigar cutter :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 24, 2014, 01:51:56 AM
LM OHT to remove pieces of broken ceramic from the dishwasher filter.

Pliers on my MP600 to uncouple a waterline to a faucet to clean the mesh filter and then reattach it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on March 24, 2014, 02:00:09 AM
LM Croc to scrape stickers off of a fork on a bike that I'm restoring for a buddy, wants to try out mountain biking with me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 24, 2014, 03:26:50 AM
Not much today :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 24, 2014, 04:36:50 AM
Not much today :D

Me either :shrug:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Faiaoga on March 24, 2014, 08:35:52 PM
The lid of a pot in my daughter-in-law's kitchen had a loose handle  Used the Phillips screwdriver of a Leatherman Kick to tighten it.  Answer to "why do you always carry that tool in your pocket?" :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on March 26, 2014, 01:46:32 AM
Used my MP600 Urban Scout to move cubicles at work today.

The new spot was missing some panel sections and needed some parts 'upgraded' (ie stolen from other empty cubes). Plus I needed to reattach my whiteboard with it's ad-hoc attachment method of some pilfered clips and screws.

Used the combo blade to remove the old name plate as it wasn't in the right spot (interfered with whiteboard).

Screwdrivers to detach and reattach panel sections and whiteboard clips.

Pliers to loosen stuck nuts and to undo a busted monitor cable.

Plan for tomorrow is to 'acquire' a larger whiteboard to be mounted to the wall next to the cube and this will probably require at least a set of drivers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 26, 2014, 06:07:30 AM
Rebar and Climber main blades to open some new humidor inventory at the shop today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on March 27, 2014, 01:44:29 PM
Used my TL-29 to cut some tape to make an item for a school fundraiser.  Meet Can Man! :D

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on March 27, 2014, 02:53:52 PM
That's cool Tom. I like the Can Man too.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 28, 2014, 07:17:29 AM
I was working on a new iMac in the studio today trying to configure our screen displays with it and used the Spirit X phillips to tighten VGA cables to display port adapters.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PPCAPache on March 29, 2014, 01:52:05 AM
Used my County Comm 4" Pocket Pry Bar to take a Tablet off a display by prying off the adhesive security pad the other day.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/29/e5ubama2.jpg)

Used the Mighty Surge to undo the screws on the side of the display box and also to take the bracket off as well.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on March 29, 2014, 02:47:01 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/29/gy4y9y8a.jpg)

fastened attachment points on a stroller with a shard

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on April 02, 2014, 11:15:54 PM
Used my Leatherman Pulse to fix a faucet here at work, was going to place a work order and ended up doing it myself.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on April 03, 2014, 01:16:53 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/29/gy4y9y8a.jpg)

fastened attachment points on a stroller with a shard

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Shard for the win!!!!

Used my JPST and L wrench to take apart a bed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: greenbear on April 03, 2014, 02:04:01 PM
Vic SwissTool, plain screwdriver head to lift off plastic bulb covers during maintenance on my car
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on April 04, 2014, 08:30:33 PM
Micra mini screwdriver combo tool to hold my nubbed cigar while I smoked it :D Thanks to SAK Guy for this awesome idea :tu:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Goatlord666 on April 06, 2014, 05:27:55 PM
Genius!

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on April 11, 2014, 06:01:21 AM
The Mrs was having a hard time getting the shredder unclogged today so I handed her my Swiss Tool. She opened the knife and went to slicing and dicing the jammed paper in the shredder. Just a disclaimer; The machine was unplugged but don't try this at home. She is a trained professional. No Mrs' were harmed in the cleaning of this machine. :rofl:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on April 11, 2014, 11:46:46 PM
Used my TTi to open up my new pressure washer.  Mmmmm, Honda engine.  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 11, 2014, 11:59:24 PM
Used my TTi to open up my new pressure washer.  Mmmmm, Honda engine.  :drool:

Nice!  I used my steel-toed work boot to get one of our power washers at the store running this morning......  >:D  The housing for the starter rope fell off the damn thing and wouldn't stay on.  It's on there good now though.......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on April 12, 2014, 01:29:26 AM
Used my TTi to open up my new pressure washer.  Mmmmm, Honda engine.  :drool:

Nice!  I used my steel-toed work boot to get one of our power washers at the store running this morning......  >:D  The housing for the starter rope fell off the damn thing and wouldn't stay on.  It's on there good now though.......
:rofl: Bet you it won't dare fall off again for fear of getting booted again!!  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 13, 2014, 07:13:30 PM
Knife is a tool... Right??  ;)

And lighter...  :D :D

For this:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/13793036424_39e6214654_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n1QVbQ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/n1QVbQ) by
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on April 13, 2014, 07:24:17 PM
Kotlovina! :drool:

Nice to see you posting again. You've been missed. :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 13, 2014, 07:36:24 PM
Kotlovina! :drool:

Nice to see you posting again. You've been missed. :cheers:

Mi to ovde zovemo tanjirača pošto se pravi na tanjiru od drljače...  :D

It's harrow disc...   :D :D :D

Thanks man, I've been neglecting my social activities quite a lot lately... I missed you guys too!!  :cheers: :cheers: :tu: :tu: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on April 13, 2014, 07:49:36 PM
Kotlovina! :drool:

Nice to see you posting again. You've been missed. :cheers:

Mi to ovde zovemo tanjirača pošto se pravi na tanjiru od drljače...  :D

It's harrow disc...   :D :D :D

Thanks man, I've been neglecting my social activities quite a lot lately... I missed you guys too!!  :cheers: :cheers: :tu: :tu: :salute: :salute:
:o

Hope you wash it first. :ahhh

;)

We traditionally make it on a big stainless plate over a wood fire, never gas.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 14, 2014, 09:14:40 AM
Kotlovina! :drool:

Nice to see you posting again. You've been missed. :cheers:

Mi to ovde zovemo tanjirača pošto se pravi na tanjiru od drljače...  :D

It's harrow disc...   :D :D :D

Thanks man, I've been neglecting my social activities quite a lot lately... I missed you guys too!!  :cheers: :cheers: :tu: :tu: :salute: :salute:
:o

Hope you wash it first. :ahhh

 ;)

We traditionally make it on a big stainless plate over a wood fire, never gas.

True MANLY MAN don't wash... LOL

Just kidding... The best way to prepare cast iron and similar cookware (non stainless steel) is:

- When you take it new first wash it. Then you boil some water inside. Then you throw that away and take potato, peal it and fill with water ant throw in potatoes. Boil it long until potatoes are cooked... Throw everything away. clean the pot, use pork fat and apply to entire inner surface... You're good to go...  :D :D :D

Yup on wood too... Though gas is easier way + no mess in back yard.  ::) ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RT1969 on April 14, 2014, 11:46:13 AM
This looks very yummy!  :drool:

Do you add anything besides potatoes and the meat to the Kotlovina? I found some recipes with ball peppers or tomatoes or other things online, so there seems to be a lot of variation.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on April 14, 2014, 12:23:28 PM
I used RT's climber this morning to cut out some pills to take with me to work :whistle:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on April 14, 2014, 01:03:36 PM
Used the Spirit's small flat head to clean out the threads of my winter tires for before storing them.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RT1969 on April 14, 2014, 02:39:34 PM
I used RT's climber this morning to cut out some pills to take with me to work :whistle:


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That'S why he was not in his pocket completely! And I was wondering all morning....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on April 14, 2014, 02:45:48 PM


I used RT's climber this morning to cut out some pills to take with me to work :whistle:


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That'S why he was not in his pocket completely! And I was wondering all morning....


That was the fault of the Mainzelmännchen! :whistle:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 14, 2014, 03:11:03 PM
This looks very yummy!  :drool:

Do you add anything besides potatoes and the meat to the Kotlovina? I found some recipes with ball peppers or tomatoes or other things online, so there seems to be a lot of variation.

 :tu: :tu: :tu: :drool: :drool:

It really is...

For this one you take pork fat in middle and fry potatoes, and on "dry" edge you put Ćevapi + BBQ sausage (bit hot and spicy). While ćevapi and sausage is preparing they melt and some juices go in potato...  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

You can make a lot of different styles... One of my favorites is:

- heat Pork fat - for everyone that doesn't use pork in diet you can choose other kind (sheep, chicken, turkey, vegetable...)
- Take onion (about 1-2kg) sliced and chopped on thin and small pieces
- fry until onion get yellow and caramelise (to enhance taste you can add salt and brown sugar a bit)
- prepare and slice the meat of choice (best is to have at least two different kind) cut it on small cubes like 2cm or 1" each side
- throw them in onion and fry
- add bit of water just to cover everything
- season with red pepper (sweet grinded red pepper)
- you can add as you wish salt, pepper (not grinded), garlic crushed and bay leaves - but keep it simple
- heat should be medium to low

And now secret ingredient!!!  :D :D :D :D :drool: :drool: :drool:

Near the end of cooking take one - two table spoons of Plum Jam (it should not be so hard to get) and throw inside... It will give you the thickness, taste... Everything...

It should take few hours to cook it slowly...

At the end serve it with plain boiled potatoes, fresh bread, or you can cook some pasta besides...

Enjoy!!!  :cheers: :cheers: :tu: :tu:

P.S.
We should have cooking part of forum  :pok: :pok: for recipes  :salute: :salute:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on April 14, 2014, 04:36:37 PM
I used my classic for once for something... Ehem... Useful...

I cut of the plastic cap thingy that wasn't supposed to do this:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on April 14, 2014, 04:42:38 PM

This looks very yummy!  :drool:

Do you add anything besides potatoes and the meat to the Kotlovina? I found some recipes with ball peppers or tomatoes or other things online, so there seems to be a lot of variation.

 :tu: :tu: :tu: :drool: :drool:

It really is...

For this one you take pork fat in middle and fry potatoes, and on "dry" edge you put Ćevapi + BBQ sausage (bit hot and spicy). While ćevapi and sausage is preparing they melt and some juices go in potato...  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

You can make a lot of different styles... One of my favorites is:

- heat Pork fat - for everyone that doesn't use pork in diet you can choose other kind (sheep, chicken, turkey, vegetable...)
- Take onion (about 1-2kg) sliced and chopped on thin and small pieces
- fry until onion get yellow and caramelise (to enhance taste you can add salt and brown sugar a bit)
- prepare and slice the meat of choice (best is to have at least two different kind) cut it on small cubes like 2cm or 1" each side
- throw them in onion and fry
- add bit of water just to cover everything
- season with red pepper (sweet grinded red pepper)
- you can add as you wish salt, pepper (not grinded), garlic crushed and bay leaves - but keep it simple
- heat should be medium to low

And now secret ingredient!!!  :D :D :D :D :drool: :drool: :drool:

Near the end of cooking take one - two table spoons of Plum Jam (it should not be so hard to get) and throw inside... It will give you the thickness, taste... Everything...

It should take few hours to cook it slowly...

At the end serve it with plain boiled potatoes, fresh bread, or you can cook some pasta besides...

Enjoy!!!  :cheers: :cheers: :tu: :tu:

P.S.
We should have cooking part of forum  :pok: :pok: for recipes  :salute: :salute:

But we already got that thread: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=31001


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 16, 2014, 02:57:18 PM
Not a multi per se, but the Mercator is on egg-filling duty, opening bags and trimming plastic flashing on eggs.  Yes, this is what I'm getting paid to do this morning.....

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140416_074400_zps75muw1nu.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140416_074400_zps75muw1nu.jpg.html)

Wait.... Where am I?

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grathr on April 16, 2014, 03:41:43 PM

Not a multi per se, but the Mercator is on egg-filling duty, opening bags and trimming plastic flashing on eggs.  Yes, this is what I'm getting paid to do this morning.....

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140416_074400_zps75muw1nu.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140416_074400_zps75muw1nu.jpg.html)

Wait.... Where am I?

How do you like the Mercator? I have been considering getting one.

And on topic.: used my wenger SI to disasemble an clean the working parts of our Navibot robot vacuumer today.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 16, 2014, 04:02:16 PM
It's a sweet knife, really liking it so far. :tu: I'm going to do a little write up on it in the next day or two.

Wait.... Where am I?

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 16, 2014, 04:04:59 PM
It's a sweet knife, really liking it so far. :tu: I'm going to do a little write up on it in the next day or two.

Wait.... Where am I?

Nice looking knife you got Tom.
Is that a lockback?
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 16, 2014, 04:22:36 PM
It's a sweet knife, really liking it so far. :tu: I'm going to do a little write up on it in the next day or two.

Wait.... Where am I?

Nice looking knife you got Tom.
Is that a lockback?
live from Nate's mobile

Yep it is. The lock release is sticking up out of the back of the handle. Very simple design, it's made up of a total of ten parts. But oh, what an edge that blade takes.....

Wait.... Where am I?

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 16, 2014, 04:30:05 PM
Cool beans!! Thanks Tom.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grathr on April 16, 2014, 04:52:55 PM

It's a sweet knife, really liking it so far. :tu: I'm going to do a little write up on it in the next day or two.

Wait.... Where am I?

Nice looking knife you got Tom.
Is that a lockback?
live from Nate's mobile

Yep it is. The lock release is sticking up out of the back of the handle. Very simple design, it's made up of a total of ten parts. But oh, what an edge that blade takes.....

Wait.... Where am I?

And now I have ordered one too... :D


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 16, 2014, 05:00:12 PM
:D my work for the day here is done.....

Wait.... Where am I?

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 16, 2014, 06:24:53 PM
:D my work for the day here is done.....

Wait.... Where am I?

So now we know who the easter bunny is...
and what knife he carries  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on April 16, 2014, 06:30:40 PM
:D my work for the day here is done.....

Wait.... Where am I?

So now we know who the easter bunny is...
and what knife he carries  :D
:rofl: :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on April 16, 2014, 06:33:18 PM
Oh, I almost forgot, I used my new Raptor to open a parcel today. Works wonderfully! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on April 16, 2014, 10:59:06 PM
I just used the Raptor again to slice thru some thick clam packaging with little effort. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on April 17, 2014, 01:43:20 AM
I just used the Raptor again to slice thru some thick clam packaging with little effort. :tu:

It's almost worth buying just from that fact alone.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on April 17, 2014, 03:06:03 AM
I just used the Raptor again to slice thru some thick clam packaging with little effort. :tu:

It's almost worth buying just from that fact alone.

Of course! :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 17, 2014, 03:18:16 AM
:D my work for the day here is done.....

Wait.... Where am I?

So now we know who the easter bunny is...
and what knife he carries  :D

 :D  Well, if you've ever seen Mallrats, you know that Easter bunnies here in NJ need to have some protection handy......
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on April 17, 2014, 03:45:46 AM
My Cybertool 41 acted as a Spa tool , filing a broken nail ( not mine ) .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on April 17, 2014, 04:37:28 AM
I used my rebar a while back to install a new window in my brothers jeep. 

I used the same rebar on Sunday to assemble a new toy for my daughters second birthday.  About 20 Phillips screws in that one!


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on April 17, 2014, 05:25:51 AM
Used my Rebar to install a new monitor in our coupon kiosk.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on April 19, 2014, 07:39:45 PM
Used nothing but a classic to repair fuel line on my motorbike


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 19, 2014, 08:05:39 PM
Used the can opener on my Pioneer to cut the bottom off of a rusted shut can so I could draw a sample to match the color.  :tu:



Oh, and for the record, a Mercator can survive a 20-ft fall to a cement floor with no ill effects whatsoever......  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2014, 08:09:07 PM
Used my Surge to do some plumbing outside.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 19, 2014, 08:43:48 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/13915645012_84677d07ce_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)image (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)

Bought locally some LED light for my son, when he goes at evening (training, Spanish, English, School....)

The LED is decent for price (something like from DX) and it came w/14500, although it stated it is for use w/18650 which doesn't fit, so the poor thing is bit loose inside, but that aside... It's hes first LED however...

On the other hand it came w/perfectly unusable charger... So i tried to fix it... What I was left with is half fix while I don't have soldering iron....  :rant:

How ever I'll fix it somehow... I hope... While there is no chargers for LiIon available here so easy...  :twak: :twak:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on April 19, 2014, 10:22:50 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/13915645012_84677d07ce_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)image (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)

Bought locally some LED light for my son, when he goes at evening (training, Spanish, English, School....)

The LED is decent for price (something like from DX) and it came w/14500, although it stated it is for use w/18650 which doesn't fit, so the poor thing is bit loose inside, but that aside... It's hes first LED however...

On the other hand it came w/perfectly unusable charger... So i tried to fix it... What I was left with is half fix while I don't have soldering iron....  :rant:

How ever I'll fix it somehow... I hope... While there is no chargers for LiIon available here so easy...  :twak: :twak:

You can do it G.

Now what are the cigs doing in your pic. I thought you quit.

if you did quit and started again im going to fly to Serbia and kick you in the ass.

I am going to  quit this summer.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 20, 2014, 12:47:55 AM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/13915645012_84677d07ce_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)image (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)

Bought locally some LED light for my son, when he goes at evening (training, Spanish, English, School....)

The LED is decent for price (something like from DX) and it came w/14500, although it stated it is for use w/18650 which doesn't fit, so the poor thing is bit loose inside, but that aside... It's hes first LED however...

On the other hand it came w/perfectly unusable charger... So i tried to fix it... What I was left with is half fix while I don't have soldering iron....  :rant:

How ever I'll fix it somehow... I hope... While there is no chargers for LiIon available here so easy...  :twak: :twak:

You can do it G.

Now what are the cigs doing in your pic. I thought you quit.

if you did quit and started again im going to fly to Serbia and kick you in the ass.

I am going to  quit this summer.

You're welcome to fly in here, be my guest, drink some Rakija and beer, eat some stew.... Then you can kick me in the ass!!  :D :D :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 20, 2014, 06:49:26 PM
The only scissors at my parent's house suitable for trimming a mustache are the ones on my Micra......  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on April 20, 2014, 08:08:29 PM
Classic saved day again! My temp mirror fix needed tightened up but only had my phone and keys was able to use the long side of the nail file to tighten up

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on April 20, 2014, 08:24:17 PM
Kershaw pipe knife, MM Patriot spool, and some University Flake.  :tu:  The tobacco is a multi too, Virginia/burley mix.  :drool:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on April 20, 2014, 08:34:11 PM
I really like that corncob Tom :tu: You're right about the Micra scissors as well :D

I had to rewire a video rig so the Spirit X got a full workout today stripping coaxial cable.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 20, 2014, 09:28:56 PM
Nice cob Tom. Good smoke too.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on April 20, 2014, 11:46:08 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/13915645012_84677d07ce_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)image (https://flic.kr/p/ncFjs1)

Bought locally some LED light for my son, when he goes at evening (training, Spanish, English, School....)

The LED is decent for price (something like from DX) and it came w/14500, although it stated it is for use w/18650 which doesn't fit, so the poor thing is bit loose inside, but that aside... It's hes first LED however...

On the other hand it came w/perfectly unusable charger... So i tried to fix it... What I was left with is half fix while I don't have soldering iron....  :rant:

How ever I'll fix it somehow... I hope... While there is no chargers for LiIon available here so easy...  :twak: :twak:

You can do it G.

Now what are the cigs doing in your pic. I thought you quit.

if you did quit and started again im going to fly to Serbia and kick you in the ass.

I am going to  quit this summer.

And after a bit welding with soldering iron... It's up and running...

Now just to test it  :skull: :skull:

If you hear on news for total black out in South Eastern Europe... Khm...  Well...  :multi: :oops: :oops: :shrug: :clap: :clap: :MTO:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on April 21, 2014, 02:20:23 AM
I wanted to give my Crunch a work out today and that happened.  I needed to change out some fittings and with my Swisstool as an assistant it was no problem.  I used my Croc to scrape old tape from the fittings.  I'd day the Crunch is a pretty good design but unlike standard locking pliers there isn't an unlock tab so you have to pull them apart to unlock them.  It would be nice if LM started to make tool specific sheaths.  I'd like to see a nice sheath that would accommodate the Crunch in the ready position.  I give the tool a  :tu: and we will see in the weeks to come how she holds up.  I love the size and the over all build on this tool.  The jaw size is nice for fitting smaller nuts and bolts.   

   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Nhoj on April 21, 2014, 04:56:43 AM
Nice crunch and swisstool!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on April 21, 2014, 06:03:01 AM
Used my Rebar to dismantle and repair a clogged vacuum cleaner at work today.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on April 21, 2014, 06:38:03 AM
I used my PST to help me install my LED light bar on the Jeep today.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dipti on April 21, 2014, 09:47:44 AM
Tool: Boker Magnum Sporting Knife

Task:  perfect all-around camping knife.

Performance: Excellent

Rating 10 out of 10.


Tool:   Nautical Knife

Task: can/bottle opener and shackle key.

Performance: Flawless
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grathr on April 21, 2014, 05:30:54 PM

Tool: Boker Magnum Sporting Knife

Task:  perfect all-around camping knife.

Performance: Excellent

Rating 10 out of 10.


Tool:   Nautical Knife

Task: can/bottle opener and shackle key.

Performance: Flawless

Is it as good as a SAK? :think:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on April 22, 2014, 06:10:43 AM
Wave pliers were used to tighten and adjust cabling that I installed y'day in the studio. Micra was used to cut some gaff tape. Wave phillips screwdriver to tighten some screws on a video camera tripod. Another video production day today. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on April 22, 2014, 04:49:19 PM
Used my tinker to cut cardboard templates. Cut some rope to make a new tow line for the zodiac and opened a new socket set

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Styerman on April 22, 2014, 06:19:20 PM
Used the pliers on my Cybertool 41 , to hold a piece of threaded rod , while I removed a nut with a wrench .

Chris
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 22, 2014, 06:49:29 PM
Used a LIDL bike tool to adjust a bike saddle.

Used the SRM 763 to open a bottle of beer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 22, 2014, 07:41:49 PM
More beers opened, with the 763
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on April 22, 2014, 08:09:12 PM
I haven't needed to use a bloody thing yet today.  Maybe I'll create a reason to use my ST200.  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 22, 2014, 08:54:40 PM
I opened a beer with a Victorinox Eplorer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grathr on April 25, 2014, 08:34:44 PM
The Mora 2000 we use as a kitchen knife at work was dull, so I sharpened it up with the fine file on the LM PST I carry in my work backpack.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 25, 2014, 10:24:00 PM
Last night my daughter dropped her ipod underneath the head board of her bed.  The base holding the mattress was pulled out as far as it could go, but I couldn't fit my arm all the way in to reach, and she couldn't quite reach.  So I partially deployed the opener tool of my PST to resemble a claw and extended the handles.  She used that to reach the ipod and pull it within reach.  I love uses like that :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on April 25, 2014, 11:13:27 PM
I used my Seisschamp, Squirt S4, Charge, Juice and Spirit while tailoring my Skinth CatchAll.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on April 26, 2014, 05:48:11 AM
Opened a box with some new cigar inventory today with the main blade of the Spirit X.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on April 26, 2014, 01:28:05 PM
Spirit to fix some bent metal parts of a chair. I still have no idea what the hell I was fixing but it worked
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Crow on April 26, 2014, 01:31:50 PM
I used my Spirit to cut zipties off my wifes new bike.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on April 26, 2014, 03:36:41 PM
Found a mop under the shelving on the sales floor that floor crew left. It was tangled under and hung up on the feet, I freed it using the wire cutters and pliers on my wave

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 01, 2014, 03:11:20 PM
Used my MP600, SI, and steel-toed work boot to get a power washer pump going this morning. :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 01, 2014, 03:33:26 PM
Powerwasher giving you fits again eh?

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 01, 2014, 04:10:57 PM
Yep if it's not one thing it's another with the two rental machines we have.  This is their last season with us I think.....

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on May 01, 2014, 04:36:56 PM
Used the Squirt PS4 to assist with some heavy sewing. The pliers pulled the needle through thick material, the scissors snipped threads cleanly, and the blade cleaned out the eye of the needle for retreading after getting some adhesive residue in it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on May 02, 2014, 05:25:16 PM
Used the tweezers from my Style CS for some eyebrow maintenance. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RT1969 on May 02, 2014, 06:23:47 PM
Used my PST's Phillips SD to reattach a lock to the post in our driveway. First time for me doing this and it worked easier than I thought. Maybe I should have become a locksmith?  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 02, 2014, 06:57:03 PM
Used my Surge to breakdown boxes, cut some rope, cut some wire, turn a few screws, cut a piece of wood and file a key down.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on May 05, 2014, 05:07:12 AM
My Swisstool went to work big time today.  I cannot begin to list the things we did today.  I do have to mention the metal saw did a great job cutting some aluminum tube.  I wasn't surprised it performed so well tho it was the first time I cut metal with it.  I've only really used my Surge w/ metal saws so it was cool the Swisstool performed so well. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on May 06, 2014, 05:38:17 PM
Been using these clippers for years and every now and again they need to be adjusted so out came my Swisstool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 07, 2014, 04:43:09 PM
Lots of little machine maintainance jobs with the Rebar and Pioneer. Perfect time of the year here to try out a new tool. :tu:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 09, 2014, 07:59:11 AM
Got a small button stuck in seat belt locking mechanism, so that my seat belt couldn't get locked properly...

Made a small "open heart" operation  :multi:

Used Atwood prybaby Ti (thanks Mr. Whippy  :D ) to pry plastic from locking mechanism open...

Then used a Quantum D2 to take a peak inside  :D

At the end used Brewzer (it has narrower point than Prybaby) to pull mechanism half way down and LM P4 to pull out the button...

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 12, 2014, 09:40:36 PM
Why using dedicated tools when you have MT??!? :multi: :multi:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on May 12, 2014, 10:07:19 PM
I went to an outdoor range yesterday, and got a bottle of soda when I was done. i think, for the first time ever in my life, I couldn't get the cap open. Until I deployed the pliers on the Leatherman Wave. They opened JUST wide enough to grip the cap.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on May 17, 2014, 01:30:00 AM
I went to an outdoor range yesterday, and got a bottle of soda when I was done. i think, for the first time ever in my life, I couldn't get the cap open. Until I deployed the pliers on the Leatherman Wave. They opened JUST wide enough to grip the cap.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 17, 2014, 03:04:34 AM
Huntsman to cut a prime rib this evening :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PPCAPache on May 17, 2014, 03:49:58 PM
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Tools @ Work: LM Brewzer in Action (https://flic.kr/p/nCYSK2) by theedczone (https://www.flickr.com/people/123466789@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BobG on May 17, 2014, 11:52:50 PM
Used my original Super Tool to fix the central heating/air conditioning unit at my house.
Bob
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 18, 2014, 04:43:28 AM
While working on our house today, I used the SuperTool for a few things.  I used the Phillips for reaching some screws that my wife was having difficulty to getting at with her Micra:
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140517_114205_874_zpsa5d55436.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140517_114205_874_zpsa5d55436.jpg.html)
Then the OHMasterRT's cap lifter for prying some old curtain attachments...
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140517_114428_611_zpsbda52d9f.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140517_114428_611_zpsbda52d9f.jpg.html)
...so that I could use the SuperTool's pliers to pull the nails the rest of the way out:
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140517_114855_236_zpsa1c1e1fc.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140517_114855_236_zpsa1c1e1fc.jpg.html)
Also, the last session of staple/nail pulling:
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140503_130322_114_zpsaffe5de1.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140503_130322_114_zpsaffe5de1.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140503_130331_820_zpscb38a830.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140503_130331_820_zpscb38a830.jpg.html)

After all that dirty work, the SuperTool is due for a nice warm bath, which I will be giving it shortly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on May 18, 2014, 09:17:55 AM
I have a loading strap that got stuck in the ratchet and used a Fuse and Sideclip to try and get the strap out. After 30 minutes of trying I got to a point were I realized it was a lost cause so I had to cut the strap and eventually got the rest out. On the upside, I was able to salvage enough of the strap to still be usable.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 19, 2014, 01:20:47 AM
I used the small screwdriver on the Spirit to poke into a cigar to open up the draw on it. I have a dedicated poker but didn't feel like getting up to get it. This worked just fine :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 23, 2014, 04:57:55 AM
I used my rebar the other day to install a mass airflow sensor in my brothers escalade, and a few days before that the rebar saw a ton of use installing a fuel pump in that same vehicle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 25, 2014, 08:51:33 PM
Used my mp600's wire cutters to cut wire  :D worked a treat  :tu: also used the Phillips to undo a screw  :facepalm: all worked well,impressed with this mt  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 25, 2014, 09:09:34 PM
A bit of male bonding (me and my son) with some school assignment...

Ply wood plane...

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/14078793638_fed1b70282_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ns6uRm)image (https://flic.kr/p/ns6uRm) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 27, 2014, 08:59:54 PM
A bit of male bonding (me and my son) with some school assignment...

Ply wood plane...

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/14078793638_fed1b70282_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ns6uRm)image (https://flic.kr/p/ns6uRm) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr

And to wrap this up...

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/14098319798_db0702ece4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntPzih)image (https://flic.kr/p/ntPzih) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/14098337230_980ed97689.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntPEtQ)image (https://flic.kr/p/ntPEtQ) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/14284492684_21ece93d67.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nLgL1C)image (https://flic.kr/p/nLgL1C) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr

And a "wound of honor"  :ahhh :cheers: :cheers:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/14098402787_0cacac48ca.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntPZY8)image (https://flic.kr/p/ntPZY8) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr

At the end...

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/14281686351_8084495d68.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nL2nMz)image (https://flic.kr/p/nL2nMz) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5200/14305200533_dbace702a1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv)image (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on June 02, 2014, 10:58:46 PM
Today I used the Flik to help set up a new $1700 power washer for a customer.  No problems at all. :tu: I'm really liking the Flik so far....

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 04, 2014, 04:13:22 AM
I used my rebars pliers to remove and clip some stringers from my lathe.  Pretty normal use. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on June 04, 2014, 11:50:22 PM
The Micra combo tool to depress a button to remove the head rests in the Mini. I installed a seatbelt retention bracket to the headrest.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on June 23, 2014, 04:15:43 PM
I only post something different, not the everyday staff. Today I used my Spirit's awl to clear a paper shredder from many-many paper pieces. The Charge doesn't have an awl and the Swisschamp's can't reach that far.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rux on June 23, 2014, 06:25:43 PM
Used the Rebar to put together a couple of new bookcases for the misses.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on June 23, 2014, 06:30:46 PM


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What knife is that?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on June 23, 2014, 07:13:22 PM


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5200/14305200533_dbace702a1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv)image (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr


What knife is that?


A Morris Friction Folder, iirc :P


http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/9.html
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on June 24, 2014, 12:47:00 AM


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5200/14305200533_dbace702a1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv)image (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr


What knife is that?


A Morris Friction Folder, iirc :P


http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/9.html
That's a new concept on me using a file to create a blade but his work looks quite cool :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on June 24, 2014, 02:39:21 AM


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5200/14305200533_dbace702a1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv)image (https://flic.kr/p/nN6TJv) by gojkanstojinovic (https://www.flickr.com/people/120231777@N08/), on Flickr


What knife is that?


A Morris Friction Folder, iirc :P


http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/9.html
That's a new concept on me using a file to create a blade but his work looks quite cool :tu:

Thanks, beautiful knife.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on June 29, 2014, 12:24:14 PM
I modified a wheeled dolly for my 12" Dobsonian telescope.

(http://www.astrovox.gr/forum/download.php?id=47082)

(http://www.astrovox.gr/forum/download.php?id=47080)

(http://www.astrovox.gr/forum/download.php?id=47079)

(http://www.astrovox.gr/forum/download.php?id=47078)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on June 30, 2014, 07:08:40 PM
Open up a pneumatic gripper with small Tinker to see why the action was gritty.
The action of the gripper that is. The Tinkers action is always snappy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hump on June 30, 2014, 07:46:56 PM
Dear god I love the Vic Spirit. Was helping with moving and also did some bushcrafty, wisdom herb plantation action yesterday and today. Used pretty much every single tool. Pretty amazing how I've survived before. Only tools I didn't use were flat drivers and can opener.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on July 02, 2014, 02:38:37 PM
Picked up a nice old draw unit for my oldest daughters room today,cleaned it up and fitted some nice handles,used the soldier to unscrew thevold handles and used the mp600 pliers to bolt on the new ones  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: lowtech on July 03, 2014, 09:31:42 AM
Preparing lunch.
Oh, and I used it to repair the flushing tank of a toilet.

Sounds gross, reading that together.  :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Philby on July 03, 2014, 10:10:00 AM
Used the original super tool to fix my Sky remote, the small eyeglass screwdriver was perfect for taking the small Philips screws out, the long medium driver was good to pry the case open.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 03, 2014, 02:46:31 PM
Used my MP600 to pull the wire bail off a 5gl bucket and straighten it out to help break into a locked van.  Guy's keys were sitting there on the passenger seat. :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 03, 2014, 04:23:07 PM
Used my MP600 to pull the wire bail off a 5gl bucket and straighten it out to help break into a locked van.  Guy's keys were sitting there on the passenger seat. :)
The last time I helped someone break into their car for their keys the window shattered and I got glass all over me!  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 03, 2014, 04:39:19 PM
Used my MP600 to pull the wire bail off a 5gl bucket and straighten it out to help break into a locked van.  Guy's keys were sitting there on the passenger seat. :)
The last time I helped someone break into their car for their keys the window shattered and I got glass all over me!  :ahhh
That's because you probably didn't use a Gerber.... ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 03, 2014, 04:47:21 PM
Used my MP600 to pull the wire bail off a 5gl bucket and straighten it out to help break into a locked van.  Guy's keys were sitting there on the passenger seat. :)
The last time I helped someone break into their car for their keys the window shattered and I got glass all over me!  :ahhh
That's because you probably didn't use a Gerber.... ;)
You got that right. Actually, I was using a 2x4! The lessons we learn...  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Stagg3r on July 03, 2014, 06:02:33 PM
Last week I used my Wave to tighten down the rigging on my father's Frers 33.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/04/y6ezu9a6.jpg)
 Got 2 great days of sailing in during our visit. My stepmother commented on how useful the Wave was on the boat and mentioned that it would be a good gift. He turns 69 in August and will certainly be getting a MT :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on July 03, 2014, 07:11:56 PM
Last week I used my Wave to tighten down the rigging on my father's Frers 33.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/04/y6ezu9a6.jpg)
 Got 2 great days of sailing in during our visit. My stepmother commented on how useful the Wave was on the boat and mentioned that it would be a good gift. He turns 69 in August and will certainly be getting a MT :)

Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
Ohhhh... I'm jealous...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Philby on July 03, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
Last week I used my Wave to tighten down the rigging on my father's Frers 33.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/04/y6ezu9a6.jpg)
 Got 2 great days of sailing in during our visit. My stepmother commented on how useful the Wave was on the boat and mentioned that it would be a good gift. He turns 69 in August and will certainly be getting a MT :)

Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
Try the Spirit, more resistant to rust on the boat. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on July 03, 2014, 08:33:14 PM
Last week I used my Wave to tighten down the rigging on my father's Frers 33.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/04/y6ezu9a6.jpg)
 Got 2 great days of sailing in during our visit. My stepmother commented on how useful the Wave was on the boat and mentioned that it would be a good gift. He turns 69 in August and will certainly be getting a MT :)

Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
Try the Spirit, more resistant to rust on the boat.
And more slippery when wet :P
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Stagg3r on July 08, 2014, 05:09:18 PM
...and thanks to the Paladin 525 I received in trade from Hrvstmn31,  I was able to wire up a b1tch of a ceiling fan ( remote box installs *between* ceiling and downtube... ponder that for a minute). Our house has 20 gauge solid copper wire. Not the most flexible stuff when trying to stuff about 3' x 4 wires and caps into a opening that is 1.5" x 1" x .75". Anyway, we pulled through... Some pun intended.  (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/08/da2ytu4y.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: aeromys on July 15, 2014, 02:38:31 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/15/usetudez.jpg)  Digging flippin' hot paddle out of breadmaker loaf
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on July 15, 2014, 02:50:11 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/15/usetudez.jpg)  Digging flippin' hot paddle out of breadmaker loaf
Baking for a friend in prison?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on July 15, 2014, 03:24:05 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Hyatt181 on July 17, 2014, 11:07:48 PM
Used a cyber 34 to put together my big boy bed!(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/e9unu8uj.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on July 17, 2014, 11:38:22 PM
Used a cyber 34 to put together my big boy bed!(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/e9unu8uj.jpg)


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You know how I loath all kids?


HES SO CUTE :dd:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Small Shiny Objects on July 21, 2014, 03:47:40 AM
Out kayaking with my wife and daughter today, when the handle to control my daughter's rudder came off.  I had my Juice S2 in my dry bag, and while the Juice does not have any hex bits, one of the straight blade screwdrivers fit well enough to get her back in business.  I think I'll swap out the Juice S2, for my larger Titanium Leatherman with the extra bit kit next time we head out.

(http://blg.nikonsrc.com/image/-vGCJMw2CmP5EzZIJEcRTtyxVaL9XftERIfYCAeNejR02ieVBiD0RAmtoKug6n4_PWUXZcEFpp8/item.JPG?rot=0)

(http://blg.nikonsrc.com/image/-vGCJMw2CmP5EzZIJEcRTtyxVaL9XftERIfYCAeNejQmwTTxAvt46gmtoKug6n4_PWUXZcEFpp8/item.JPG?rot=0)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on July 21, 2014, 03:59:46 AM
I put the Wingman to good use today,  as a weight to throw a line over a tree limb!

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 21, 2014, 04:47:21 AM
Out kayaking with my wife and daughter today, when the handle to control my daughter's rudder came off.  I had my Juice S2 in my dry bag, and while the Juice does not have any hex bits, one of the straight blade screwdrivers fit well enough to get her back in business.  I think I'll swap out the Juice S2, for my larger Titanium Leatherman with the extra bit kit next time we head out.
Go for the Surge if you have one, then you'll have a backup anchor.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on July 23, 2014, 02:56:00 PM
Worked on some things
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Humppa on July 23, 2014, 09:06:33 PM
Victorinox Recruit that is living on my living room table just opened a beer for now ... local bavarian bewery  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 23, 2014, 09:17:56 PM
Used a Bear Gryls Strata to help take apart a LM Blast
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on July 23, 2014, 10:29:09 PM
I used my Victorinox rachet to disassemble and reassemble my Fussbal from my summer house's living room to the basement (now officially called "the playroom", after I move the dart game there too).
It would be a pain in the donkey without that little rachet, 16 tight allen screws.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GunnerJ on July 23, 2014, 10:40:39 PM
I used my leatherman PST to replace a large amount of cord in a weed eater and to take the snake stretching tacks (roofing nails) out of my snake stretching board (2X6)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: funni on July 24, 2014, 09:07:23 PM
I used my new Rebar, to disconnect the beeper of a machine, I was working on.

(http://abload.de/img/20140724_124854hfalg.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=20140724_124854hfalg.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GunnerJ on July 25, 2014, 03:41:41 PM
Yesterday I used my multi tool to open the package to my new multi tool
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on July 26, 2014, 12:28:18 AM
I rescued Simba's Pride.  :facepalm:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/14741542271_efec77bb2e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/osEfVV)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: super m on July 26, 2014, 04:43:09 AM

Yesterday I used my multi tool to open the package to my new multi tool

Today this happened to me :)


Brüder, die Brüdern Helfen
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 27, 2014, 01:19:38 AM
Carried the BG Survival Pack today (modified Strata with torch and firesteel)

Clipped hose for a filter on the boats drinking water tap. Pulled bent panel pins where the claw hammer wouldn't reach. Opened beers (several). Pried up seat bases, marked saw cuts, illuminated cupboard interiors, drove screws, whittled badly sawn timber joints for better fit, pared silicone, filed rough edges, pried small pins, pulled push fit plumbing reinforcind sleeves, snipped a hang nail, removed a splinter, opened packages ...

Mock this tool all you want. Today this tool did EVERYTHING I asked of it without fault. If I'd have tried that with the Les Turd tool, the boat would have probably sunk :P

BTW - trying to do this on a Blackberry sucks!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on July 27, 2014, 02:07:31 AM
did a piece of wood from my sons toe.

he got it from the carpet?????  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on July 27, 2014, 04:51:48 AM
The waitress couldn't find the bottle opener so I pulled out my Cadet to open a bottle of Peroni :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on July 27, 2014, 05:25:51 AM
I used my OG-Supertool at our house today to remove some stubborn nails from some boards.  I had to twist/torque at times with the pliers, and even though the jaws flexed and looked misaligned during the task, they went right back to normal with no signs of damage.  This thing's a beast :tu:  Also, my wife used the BORebar's small driver and pliers to remove some staples from some of the boards. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on July 27, 2014, 05:31:35 AM
I forgot about the day that my Micra had today. I opened a bunch of new inventory cigar boxes with its main blade :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on July 28, 2014, 01:37:05 AM
I just completely assembled and installed a brand new ceiling fan in our master bedroom. Did it with a Vic Spirit and a Kershaw select fire. Sorry there are no pics but once I got started I didn't want to break the momentum. Besides, pics might reveal the pistol I had concealed in the event this fiasco went south. Plan B was to shoot it full of bullet holes then light it on fire in the backyard.
Several of my "home projects" have met that same fate. This comes as no surprise to my wife who understands all too well my level of frustration with DIY repairs. She is very helpful but also knows exactly when to give me some space so I don't take one of her beloved "projects" out to my private range! There is a special place in heaven for her, and another slot reserved elsewhere for me. Perhaps a bit further south... ;)

 :cheers: to all
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 28, 2014, 04:52:12 PM
I used my Pioneer to open several cans of industrial epoxy tint, and to whittle down the end of a piece of a paint stick to use as a shim so an industrial tinter wouldn't spin wildly while agitating.  Lock's only been broken for three years or so.... ::)  The MP600 was used as a hammer to set the shim in place, and to pull it out so I could use the machine.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: funni on July 31, 2014, 10:56:57 PM
My LM PS4 helped me to connect my new Sat-TV receiver.

(http://abload.de/img/20140731_194126thih4.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=20140731_194126thih4.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 01, 2014, 12:57:02 AM
Used the Core to help build some LED lighting for the boat. Trimming wires, sharpening a pencil, prying open connector blocks and opening a beer. A much smaller MT would have worked just the same, but the Core was what I had on me tonight
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Taxi Dad on August 01, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
today I used a humble 'wave' to mend a friends washing machine  :D
she was about to call a plumber  :o which would probably have cost more than the Wave cost me when I bought it.
I got a cup of tea  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: iamsupersam on August 01, 2014, 11:30:24 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWfNZoXr6rQ

had a day off work so i just defused a few landmines today.
just kidding that ain't me  ::) but do check out the video. probably the most badass multitool user on the planet.
any can identify it btw?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Philby on August 01, 2014, 12:39:22 PM
Used the stubby serrated blade on 'El Beatero', to cut through a lot of large cardboard boxes to fit them in the car for the tip.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on August 01, 2014, 03:26:04 PM
Used the knife on my Freestyle to open the blister package of my Surge.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Crow on August 01, 2014, 08:09:51 PM
Used my Gerber Flik to change batteries to my twins playbox.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on August 01, 2014, 09:20:21 PM
Yesterday my colleagues used my explorers blade to remove a wrong bit on a stamp.
Today I used my classics blade to remove a fingernail edge.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Humppa on August 01, 2014, 09:24:04 PM
Used the philips screwdriver on my Swisstool Spirit to remove screws from an old cupbord in the office and it did a great job. Later the pliers came in handy to remove rivets from the same cupboard.

It was way too hot for this kind of work (in unclimatized rooms).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Steinar on August 03, 2014, 06:34:58 PM
Used the scissors on a Huntsman Lite to trim loose threads from a drawstring bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ironraven on August 03, 2014, 06:51:36 PM
Rebar helped remove the brackets out of my gun cabinet to turn it into a storage cabinet now that I have a safe.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on August 03, 2014, 07:13:10 PM
I'm on vacations and my Skinth's tools fixed a lot of things in my daughter's and my summerhouse, doors, furniture, electrics. First prize goes to Vic rachet and second to Endura.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 03, 2014, 07:41:25 PM
Used my MP400 to take apart a handle on my MP450, and vice versa.  There's a little mod coming, pics soon in the appropriate forum. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 03, 2014, 07:56:30 PM
Used my MP400 to take apart a handle on my MP450, and vice versa.  There's a little mod coming, pics soon in the appropriate forum. :tu:

 :popcorn:

You Gerber-Grand-Standers have changed my collection.

OK, I wanted a Mr. Pinchy due to sentimental memories from the Navy

but a MP600 arravied last week,

a BO Mr Pinchy is inbound

the 400 or 450 is on my radar.


WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME??   :assimilate:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 03, 2014, 08:00:29 PM
>:D well I just finished my first mod!  I now have an MP425.  Pics as soon as I upload them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 03, 2014, 08:03:31 PM
>:D well I just finished my first mod!  I now have an MP425.  Pics as soon as I upload them.

Well done mate  :cheers: Told you there was nothing to worry about  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 03, 2014, 08:10:36 PM
>:D well I just finished my first mod!  I now have an MP425.  Pics as soon as I upload them.

Well done mate  :cheers: Told you there was nothing to worry about  :D

Yep!  You were certainly right about the washers being a little bit of a PITA.  Putting it back together took three tries, but it's all good!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on August 03, 2014, 08:37:00 PM
Used the se blade on my wave to cut up French bread,worked a treat  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: danilo on August 03, 2014, 09:08:44 PM
I'm in greece, opened a couple of Mythos, I love greek beer!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: danilo on August 03, 2014, 09:09:31 PM
with my picnicker that is
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on August 04, 2014, 12:22:46 AM
We had friends visiting us for a bbq, used the knife on my Surge to open the package of the baguettes with herbed butter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 04, 2014, 03:33:50 AM
I DID ALL OF THIS!!! (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53798.0.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: funni on August 04, 2014, 10:53:15 PM
I used my LM Squirt PS4 to open a TV remote control to clean the switch contacts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 05, 2014, 06:28:22 PM
I offered to use the MP425 to pull a loose tooth on a 7-year old.  She was up for it; her mother, not so much..... :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LanWolf on August 05, 2014, 10:05:28 PM
Used my Ratchet and my lm bit kit to repair my table, the legs were not so,stable anymore, used the the ratchet with my lm bit extension and bits to attach some metal corners to keep the legs from going the wrong way.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on August 05, 2014, 10:28:28 PM
yesterday, I used my Wave to peal some masking tape off of stuff on a tub, and used my Crosscut to cut open an ant bait trap.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on August 05, 2014, 10:37:36 PM
I offered to use the MP425 to pull a loose tooth on a 7-year old.  She was up for it; her mother, not so much..... :)


Funny that...one night I was using mine to do a repair on a big RC car. The dad was cool,but the eight year old son was getting on my nerves somewhat. I told him the next time he interrupted,I'd cut his thumb off with my pliers( and yes,I'd said it before I'd thought about it :facepalm:)...the dad grins.

Kid stays quiet for all of a minute. I stop. Look him in the eyes,flick out the pliers...SCHNIK!

Kid stayed very quiet after that!

Exemplary customer service >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 05, 2014, 10:45:39 PM
I offered to use the MP425 to pull a loose tooth on a 7-year old.  She was up for it; her mother, not so much..... :)


Funny that...one night I was using mine to do a repair on a big RC car. The dad was cool,but the eight year old son was getting on my nerves somewhat. I told him the next time he interrupted,I'd cut his thumb off with my pliers( and yes,I'd said it before I'd thought about it :facepalm:)...the dad grins.

Kid stays quiet for all of a minute. I stop. Look him in the eyes,flick out the pliers...SCHNIK!

Kid stayed very quiet after that!

Exemplary customer service >:D

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on August 05, 2014, 10:50:47 PM
I offered to use the MP425 to pull a loose tooth on a 7-year old.  She was up for it; her mother, not so much..... :)


Funny that...one night I was using mine to do a repair on a big RC car. The dad was cool,but the eight year old son was getting on my nerves somewhat. I told him the next time he interrupted,I'd cut his thumb off with my pliers( and yes,I'd said it before I'd thought about it :facepalm: )...the dad grins.

Kid stays quiet for all of a minute. I stop. Look him in the eyes,flick out the pliers...SCHNIK!

Kid stayed very quiet after that!

Exemplary customer service >:D

 :rofl:


Can you imagine the impact a Recoil would've had  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on August 05, 2014, 11:02:10 PM
I offered to use the MP425 to pull a loose tooth on a 7-year old.  She was up for it; her mother, not so much..... :)


Funny that...one night I was using mine to do a repair on a big RC car. The dad was cool,but the eight year old son was getting on my nerves somewhat. I told him the next time he interrupted,I'd cut his thumb off with my pliers( and yes,I'd said it before I'd thought about it :facepalm: )...the dad grins.

Kid stays quiet for all of a minute. I stop. Look him in the eyes,flick out the pliers...SCHNIK!

Kid stayed very quiet after that!

Exemplary customer service >:D

 :rofl:


Can you imagine the impact a Recoil would've had  >:D

I was trying to repair a car and silence a kid,not massacre a family before killing myself :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on August 05, 2014, 11:10:04 PM
I was trying to repair a car and silence a kid,not massacre a family before killing myself :ahhh

Gerber Recoil- for when 'Murder/Suicide' is on the to-do list.  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 05, 2014, 11:27:24 PM
Just got home (22:20 .... and I'm up at 04:30  ::) ) after using my PST III mod and Bear Grylls Survival Pack (Strata and Tempo) to help a mate rebuild his 10KVA generator at the boatyard. Other "proper" tools were used such as socket sets, but having those tools in my pocket probably knocked 10-15 minutes off the job by not searching for other tools, or having to let go of what you're holding then realigning it all ... you know the score  ;)

All in my interest really, as I need to nick some leccy off him next week so I can make some cut outs in the ceiling with a Dremel ..... never mind the fact his family has been without power since Friday  :whistle:  :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: av8r1 on August 06, 2014, 12:48:22 AM
Day before yesterday I used my SkeleStyle team to change out my motorcycle tail lights, with some backup from my soldering gun.

Yesterday I used my Skeletool to open the box my new Dell running Windows 8.1

Today, I jammed my Skeletool against my gum line to pay penance for buying Windows 8.1

I hereby submit into the lexicon "Windows 8.1" to mean a new version of something that has been made intentionally worse in every measurable way.  As in, "The new Juice series is a total Windows 8.1; they made five changes and all for the worse."

Sent from an old Gateway laptop with a broken monitor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on August 06, 2014, 01:14:12 AM
Soo..... You LIKED 8.1?  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 06, 2014, 01:16:57 AM
I love the whole "XXXX is a total Windows 8" thing. It really is abysmal from what I've seen of it. Thankfully, I've not chalked myself up as one of the victims though
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 06, 2014, 01:20:05 AM
Day before yesterday I used my SkeleStyle team to change out my motorcycle tail lights, with some backup from my soldering gun.

Yesterday I used my Skeletool to open the box my new Dell running Windows 8.1

Today, I jammed my Skeletool against my gum line to pay penance for buying Windows 8.1

I hereby submit into the lexicon "Windows 8.1" to mean a new version of something that has been made intentionally worse in every measurable way.  As in, "The new Juice series is a total Windows 8.1; they made five changes and all for the worse."

Sent from an old Gateway laptop with a broken monitor.

to help polish the turd that is Windows 8.1,  install Classic Shell (http://www.classicshell.net/gallery/).

it will make Win 8.1 act like Windows 7.

I AM A LINUX USER,  but my friends told me thanks for this tip.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 06, 2014, 01:21:00 AM
Soo..... You LIKED 8.1?  >:D
I happen to have a good experience with Windows 8.1. Very few problems aside from the occasional browser crap-out.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: super m on August 06, 2014, 01:36:02 AM
I cut some cable with my MP400 to get a cable end off. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: av8r1 on August 06, 2014, 02:24:44 AM
Day before yesterday I used my SkeleStyle team to change out my motorcycle tail lights, with some backup from my soldering gun.

Yesterday I used my Skeletool to open the box my new Dell running Windows 8.1

Today, I jammed my Skeletool against my gum line to pay penance for buying Windows 8.1

I hereby submit into the lexicon "Windows 8.1" to mean a new version of something that has been made intentionally worse in every measurable way.  As in, "The new Juice series is a total Windows 8.1; they made five changes and all for the worse."

Sent from an old Gateway laptop with a broken monitor.

to help polish the turd that is Windows 8.1,  install Classic Shell (http://www.classicshell.net/gallery/).

it will make Win 8.1 act like Windows 7.

I AM A LINUX USER,  but my friends told me thanks for this tip.

I've been saying for about five years now "Microsoft Internet Explorer:  The best browser for downloading Firefox since 1996."  I think I'm going to extend that to Windows and Linux.  Maybe Ubuntu or Cinnamon can salvage this Dell.  With the exception of the track pad, I like the hardware.

sudo apt-get install anything-but-this-crap

Oh!  how about a Leatherman operating system?  Buy the one that fits your needs the best, and if it goes wrong, send it back and they'll probably just give you a new one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 06, 2014, 02:31:24 AM
Day before yesterday I used my SkeleStyle team to change out my motorcycle tail lights, with some backup from my soldering gun.

Yesterday I used my Skeletool to open the box my new Dell running Windows 8.1

Today, I jammed my Skeletool against my gum line to pay penance for buying Windows 8.1

I hereby submit into the lexicon "Windows 8.1" to mean a new version of something that has been made intentionally worse in every measurable way.  As in, "The new Juice series is a total Windows 8.1; they made five changes and all for the worse."

Sent from an old Gateway laptop with a broken monitor.

to help polish the turd that is Windows 8.1,  install Classic Shell (http://www.classicshell.net/gallery/).

it will make Win 8.1 act like Windows 7.

I AM A LINUX USER,  but my friends told me thanks for this tip.

I've been saying for about five years now "Microsoft Internet Explorer:  The best browser for downloading Firefox since 1996."  I think I'm going to extend that to Windows and Linux.  Maybe Ubuntu or Cinnamon can salvage this Dell.  With the exception of the track pad, I like the hardware.

sudo apt-get install anything-but-this-crap

Oh!  how about a Leatherman operating system?  Buy the one that fits your needs the best, and if it goes wrong, send it back and they'll probably just give you a new one.

 :rofl: sudo apt-get install anything-but-this-crap  very nice!

(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/sandwich.png)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 06, 2014, 02:45:04 AM
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/sandwich.png)
:rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 06, 2014, 02:48:23 AM
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/sandwich.png)
:rofl:

I am glad so many people understand
Code: [Select]
sudo
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 06, 2014, 04:33:59 PM
I tried Linux back in the Red Hat days and could never get it to work with my hardware.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 07, 2014, 03:53:43 AM
I tried Linux back in the Red Hat days and could never get it to work with my hardware.

not much of an issue anymore,  actually linux supports more hardware than any other OS ever has.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on August 07, 2014, 07:31:09 AM
Day before yesterday I used my SkeleStyle team to change out my motorcycle tail lights, with some backup from my soldering gun.

Yesterday I used my Skeletool to open the box my new Dell running Windows 8.1

Today, I jammed my Skeletool against my gum line to pay penance for buying Windows 8.1

I hereby submit into the lexicon "Windows 8.1" to mean a new version of something that has been made intentionally worse in every measurable way.  As in, "The new Juice series is a total Windows 8.1; they made five changes and all for the worse."

Sent from an old Gateway laptop with a broken monitor.

to help polish the turd that is Windows 8.1,  install Classic Shell (http://www.classicshell.net/gallery/).

it will make Win 8.1 act like Windows 7.

I AM A LINUX USER,  but my friends told me thanks for this tip.

I've been saying for about five years now "Microsoft Internet Explorer:  The best browser for downloading Firefox since 1996."  I think I'm going to extend that to Windows and Linux.  Maybe Ubuntu or Cinnamon can salvage this Dell.  With the exception of the track pad, I like the hardware.

sudo apt-get install anything-but-this-crap

Oh!  how about a Leatherman operating system?  Buy the one that fits your needs the best, and if it goes wrong, send it back and they'll probably just give you a new one.

Hmmm :think:

How about a Victorinox OS? It works,has lots of useable features,and only gets updated every 25years or so?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bmot on August 07, 2014, 08:37:35 AM
Day before yesterday I used my SkeleStyle team to change out my motorcycle tail lights, with some backup from my soldering gun.

Yesterday I used my Skeletool to open the box my new Dell running Windows 8.1

Today, I jammed my Skeletool against my gum line to pay penance for buying Windows 8.1

I hereby submit into the lexicon "Windows 8.1" to mean a new version of something that has been made intentionally worse in every measurable way.  As in, "The new Juice series is a total Windows 8.1; they made five changes and all for the worse."

Sent from an old Gateway laptop with a broken monitor.

to help polish the turd that is Windows 8.1,  install Classic Shell (http://www.classicshell.net/gallery/).

it will make Win 8.1 act like Windows 7.

I AM A LINUX USER,  but my friends told me thanks for this tip.

I've been saying for about five years now "Microsoft Internet Explorer:  The best browser for downloading Firefox since 1996."  I think I'm going to extend that to Windows and Linux.  Maybe Ubuntu or Cinnamon can salvage this Dell.  With the exception of the track pad, I like the hardware.

sudo apt-get install anything-but-this-crap

Oh!  how about a Leatherman operating system?  Buy the one that fits your needs the best, and if it goes wrong, send it back and they'll probably just give you a new one.

Hmmm :think:

How about a Victorinox OS? It works,has lots of useable features,and only gets updated every 25years or so?

Will it be shiny?  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: av8r1 on August 07, 2014, 08:46:14 PM
Rather have one based on the Micra.  They got it right the first time and left it alone for 20 years, additional colors notwithstanding.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 07, 2014, 09:27:55 PM
Used the BO PST to remove a printer cartridge from a printer that was not ejecting as it should.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Humppa on August 07, 2014, 09:33:44 PM
The blade on my GEC #15 (/w caplifter) got used as my food prep knife for lunch. Had some wonderful aspic :D

The small blade on my Vic Craftsman got used to open a blister package with an USB Flashdrive. The philips screwdriver was used to pull out a screw at work, as well as the small driver on another screw...

Pretty ususal chores today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: pdrift86 on August 08, 2014, 03:48:46 AM
I used my rebar to remove the retaining clips while changing universal joints for my pathfinder.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/avatasyt.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/enyjuvej.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/tegupu5y.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 08, 2014, 03:49:48 AM
I used my rebar to remove the retaining clips while changing universal joints for my pathfinder.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/avatasyt.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/enyjuvej.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/tegupu5y.jpg)

Sweet first post!  Welcome aboard
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: pdrift86 on August 08, 2014, 04:01:07 AM
Thanks.. I've been lurking for a while. Figured I should post something right lol.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bdAmmo on August 10, 2014, 01:42:43 AM
Used my Wingman to help clean a few silvers today. Can't wait to swap out that blade for a plain edge.
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/bdAmmo/imagejpg1_zps9d44b425.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/bdAmmo/media/imagejpg1_zps9d44b425.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 10, 2014, 01:45:51 AM
Used my Wingman to help clean a few silvers today. Can't wait to swap out that blade for a plain edge.
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/bdAmmo/imagejpg1_zps9d44b425.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/bdAmmo/media/imagejpg1_zps9d44b425.jpg.html)
Very nice fish!!!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 10, 2014, 01:47:43 AM
I used my Style CS to remove a catnip toy from its package.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 10, 2014, 01:48:01 AM
Thanks.. I've been lurking for a while. Figured I should post something right lol.

You did good.  :tu: 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on August 10, 2014, 02:04:41 AM
Used my SwissTool to cut open a box.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 10, 2014, 02:10:32 AM
Used my MT to open up a box from Amazon.  I have my Engineer Pliers now  (2 of them)

(http://www.onlyqualitytools.com/catalog/Engineer/PZ-58.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 10, 2014, 02:12:35 AM
Used my MT to open up a box from Amazon.  I have my Engineer Pliers now  (2 of them)

(http://www.onlyqualitytools.com/catalog/Engineer/PZ-58.gif)
What are your hack plans?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 10, 2014, 03:15:14 AM
Used my MT to open up a box from Amazon.  I have my Engineer Pliers now  (2 of them)

(http://www.onlyqualitytools.com/catalog/Engineer/PZ-58.gif)
What are your hack plans?

None right now,  but when inspiration strikes, these will simplify things!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bdAmmo on August 10, 2014, 04:29:25 AM
Very nice fish!!!  :tu:

Thanks! Some of that salmon is about to hit the grill right now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: bdAmmo on August 10, 2014, 04:31:02 AM
Used my MT to open up a box from Amazon.  I have my Engineer Pliers now  (2 of them)

Those look real handy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 10, 2014, 04:52:57 AM
Used my Wingman to help clean a few silvers today. Can't wait to swap out that blade for a plain edge.
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/bdAmmo/imagejpg1_zps9d44b425.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/bdAmmo/media/imagejpg1_zps9d44b425.jpg.html)

 :drool:


Great looking catch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: funni on August 10, 2014, 10:57:40 PM
My Rebar helped me to connect the hoses of a new washer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 10, 2014, 11:02:01 PM
Very nice fish!!!  :tu:

Thanks! Some of that salmon is about to hit the grill right now.

Was it as good as it looks?  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 11, 2014, 01:11:24 AM
Obviously there were a lot of tools "carried" at the UK meet, but the one that rode on my belt was the BG Survival Pack (Strata with Tempo and firesteel). Although I got a bit of ribbing about it of course ;) the tools did everything I needed.

The light was used occasionally, though mainly just to locate a headlamp or lantern. The firesteel (and file) were used to light my Swedish army stove. The Strata opened various food packages/containers and maybe a few beers  :whistle: It also cut rope, helped to feed the wild woodgas stove, handled the billy can on the fire pit to avoid burnt hands, and confused Tom  :D Handing him the tool to try and close left handed is always a great source of entertainment, particularly after a few beers  :P (sorry mate  >:D )

Still loving the sheath too, not just for easy access and not having to worry about the weather, but also for the easy on/off the belt whilst scrabbling in a tent. It's not the greatest tool in the world IMHO, but it's perfectly serviceable, and I do like the convenient outdoors package it provides

Additional tools used:

Cold Steel Finn Bear as the main food prep knife, backed up occasionally by a Vagnino Zipslip which hasn't had enough use. Maybe I've been babying it a bit too much.

Silva Ninox headlamp was the main light used - not well known in the big wide world but I think it's excellent, and have found it more to my liking than other lamps I've tried and played with from more well known makers. The UI isn't the nicest, but the size and weight is great, it's comfortable for me, good light levels and pattern, and very reasonable runtimes too. I now have two of them. The Petzl e+lite served as my backup this weekend though - although it wasn't needed
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Crow on August 17, 2014, 08:32:37 PM
I went to ride with my bike yesterday. Nice and shiny day to ride. As i entered highway, noticed that mirror was doing funny things. I grabbed it and it rolled freely. SOAB. Nevermind, couple in miles to rest stop. Grapped cup of coffee, with sugar bun. Tightened loose screw with ST300, and ready to roll again.

My old lady has not much to hassle, only little maintaining every now and then. That is why i love her...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ironraven on August 18, 2014, 05:39:19 AM
Salvaged the hard drive from the corpse of my old desktop and the cooling fans for a project. The rest of it is e-waste. And thus ends the line of Lazarus.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on August 18, 2014, 03:35:37 PM
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/imagejpg2_zpsd7f8f2b5.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kirk130013/media/imagejpg2_zpsd7f8f2b5.jpg.html)

Done a private job,took the Blast,P.UG and Alox Electrician to help :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on August 19, 2014, 02:03:53 AM
Used my Spirit to unjam the chain on my bike when I over-shifted and put the chain into the spokes - the long flat driver was perfect for levering the chain out from under some rivets on the cogs and then I used the pliers to cut the broken spoke out of the wheel so it didn't flap around. Saved my ride. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on August 19, 2014, 02:07:45 AM


Done a private job,took the Blast,P.UG and Alox Electrician to help :D
That looks like a fine private job to be doing. :tu:  Seems like quite the track setup.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 19, 2014, 02:12:29 AM


Done a private job,took the Blast,P.UG and Alox Electrician to help :D
That looks like a fine private job to be doing. :tu:  Seems like quite the track setup.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Did you take more pics?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on August 19, 2014, 02:13:27 AM
Not much MT use for me today but I did take my Rebar and Cadet on my rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. I used both to open cans and cut cord and things like that. To my surprise, the Rebar didn't rust as bad as I thought it would. I will be posting images and video of my trip soon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on August 19, 2014, 09:24:08 AM


Done a private job,took the Blast,P.UG and Alox Electrician to help :D
That looks like a fine private job to be doing. :tu:  Seems like quite the track setup.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Did you take more pics?

TBH,I only took a couple for the forum. Again,compared to the club tracks I used to race on,it's a bit Micky mouse. The scenics are done in the cheapest,nastyest way possible,but cost way over the odds.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 22, 2014, 07:00:39 PM
I used my MP400's blade to cut some tar paper for the roof.  It's a sharp blade for sure.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on August 22, 2014, 07:11:52 PM
I was all day at home, sitting in front of my laptop.

So all my OHT did was open the parcel with my new fixed blade.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 24, 2014, 08:40:52 PM
For the first time, the Spirit got used at church this morning.  My wife's grandfather was putting up a wall clock, and asked if I had a Phillips screwdriver in my car.  I told him I have one on me, and pulled out the Spirit's driver.  He normally sheath carries a PST, just not at church I'd say.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 24, 2014, 08:46:02 PM
For the first time, the Spirit got used at church this morning.  My wife's grandfather was putting up a wall clock, and asked if I had a Phillips screwdriver in my car.  I told him I have one on me, and pulled out the Spirit's driver.  He normally sheath carries a PST, just not at church I'd say.


When I went to church, I always carried a multi.  Usually something light like a juice or pst, but it was always there.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: funni on August 24, 2014, 09:49:09 PM
My Rebar helped me to make charcloth.

(http://abload.de/img/20140824_210721kkr0w.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=20140824_210721kkr0w.jpg)

I used the awl to make a hole into the Altoids tin and the pliers to take the hot tin from the stove.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on August 24, 2014, 09:51:49 PM
For the first time, the Spirit got used at church this morning.  My wife's grandfather was putting up a wall clock, and asked if I had a Phillips screwdriver in my car.  I told him I have one on me, and pulled out the Spirit's driver.  He normally sheath carries a PST, just not at church I'd say.

So,the Spirit was defiantly moving amongst the congregation today?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 24, 2014, 09:56:52 PM
For the first time, the Spirit got used at church this morning.  My wife's grandfather was putting up a wall clock, and asked if I had a Phillips screwdriver in my car.  I told him I have one on me, and pulled out the Spirit's driver.  He normally sheath carries a PST, just not at church I'd say.

So,the Spirit was defiantly moving amongst the congregation today?
Lol :). I was wondering if anyone would pick up on that ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on August 24, 2014, 10:00:28 PM
Use the Spirit X to fix one of my sound rigs this morning
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 24, 2014, 10:42:10 PM
My Rebar helped me to make charcloth.

(http://abload.de/img/20140824_210721kkr0w.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=20140824_210721kkr0w.jpg)

I used the awl to make a hole into the Altoids tin and the pliers to take the hot tin from the stove.
Nice! I just made some yesterday.

That's us mobile.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: pooka on August 25, 2014, 01:10:38 AM
Swisstool, used the blade to harvest grapes- my oldest kid is making wine. used the scissors a little later to snip chives for grilled potatos.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 25, 2014, 04:09:30 AM
I've used my Gerber MP400's bottle opener to open up a couple beers.  It works really well actually, better than some other MT cap lifters I have. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 26, 2014, 10:04:27 PM
I just used the MP400's Phillips driver to remove some shelves from the wall.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mrynnr on August 27, 2014, 04:36:25 AM
Dlc
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 27, 2014, 04:50:44 AM
I used my Rebar's pliers today to hold a broken estop switch in the off position in order to lower a garage door.  We have ordered a new switch, just had to get by for the day.


I also used it to pull and snip some wire ties I put on our skytrak loader.  Damn weekend yardhand ran it out of fuel so one of my guys who happens to be a deisel mechanic got it running and I helped him stow everything.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 27, 2014, 05:32:10 AM
The MP400 also got put to use cutting lots of cardboard today.  I also used the pliers and small flathead to disassemble/mangle and old cell phone before throwing it away. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 27, 2014, 05:33:24 AM
The MP400 also got put to use cutting lots of cardboard today.  I also used the pliers and small flathead to disassemble/mangle and old cell phone before throwing it away.


Sometimes those are just the same thing.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 27, 2014, 05:52:15 AM
The MP400 also got put to use cutting lots of cardboard today.  I also used the pliers and small flathead to disassemble/mangle and old cell phone before throwing it away.


Sometimes those are just the same thing.   :D

Yup :D  Mangling it was more my goal anyway...just something fun to do with my MT ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 27, 2014, 06:04:06 AM
The MP400 also got put to use cutting lots of cardboard today.  I also used the pliers and small flathead to disassemble/mangle and old cell phone before throwing it away.


Sometimes those are just the same thing.   :D

Yup :D  Mangling it was more my goal anyway...just something fun to do with my MT ;)

Any excuse to use my mt is a good one!!

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 27, 2014, 06:08:57 AM
The MP400 also got put to use cutting lots of cardboard today.  I also used the pliers and small flathead to disassemble/mangle and old cell phone before throwing it away.


Sometimes those are just the same thing.   :D

Yup :D  Mangling it was more my goal anyway...just something fun to do with my MT ;)

Any excuse to use my mt is a good one!!

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Oh yeah, I hear that buddy :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on August 27, 2014, 05:25:30 PM
I just used my OHT to "fix" the release of the folding backrest of her carseat on my wifes Ford.

She was standing next to me, looked at that, and said: "I really need a Multitool, too". Turned over to me and: "You gave me a flashlight already, now i need a Multitool!"  :o

I grinned badly (she´s the one that calls me "doing the Batman" when i carry a sheat on my belt  :think: ), and gave her my smallest for her purse - a Freestyle.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 27, 2014, 11:54:54 PM
 :tu:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on August 27, 2014, 11:58:43 PM
I only hope the djinn i woke up stays in his bottle.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 28, 2014, 12:03:20 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 29, 2014, 12:28:59 AM
Helped refurbish a wiring assembly that runs through a 1933 Morris ... somethingorother ... steering column using a Vic Spirit X

Used the pliers to act as a heat shield to protect a fibre washer while I desoldered the horn connection, crop pieces of brass rod to replace aluminium rivets, and hold the tiny cut pieces while I pre-peened one end.
Knife to strip wires (that wirestripper on the chisel isn't great IMO).
Awl to clean out where the original rivets were and the remnants of the solder on the horn connector.
Pliers again (held for me by someone else) to hold the connector steady while I resoldered it.
Screwdriver to connect the dip switch wiring and secure the main back plate, ang refit a spring clip.
File for cleaning up various areas and deburr the new rivets/pins
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on August 29, 2014, 03:18:34 AM
Used my Surge to help rake and bale some hay. Among other countless tasks today.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/5a8e4y9a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/a7adeva8.jpg)


That's us mobile.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 29, 2014, 04:02:35 AM
I used the MP400's Phillips to disassemble a fan.  Also used the pliers to loosen a couple TV cable connectors.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 29, 2014, 06:04:19 AM
My Rebar's file came out today to take a nice big burr off a set of parts that the customer was waiting on in the loading dock.  These weren't machined by any of my guys, they deburr their stuff.  Dang nightshift!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 30, 2014, 04:59:20 PM
I just used the MP400's pliers to pull a broken wire piece from my wife's bra, lol :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on September 01, 2014, 04:38:32 PM


   The upstairs bathroom in casa de TJ just got repainted and I volunteered to put on a new toilet paper holder. The small flathead driver on my Micra got used to get the small screw out of both side of the holder to get it off the wall. The pull out phillips on the Super Tinker got used to take out old screws on the old holders and put in new screws with the new holders. I also used the pliers on some cheapo no name mt I won at a trade show to get the old sinker screws out of the wall.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on September 02, 2014, 01:34:29 AM

I just used the MP400's pliers to pull a broken wire piece from my wife's bra, lol :)
:worthless:

:pok:

:rofl:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 02, 2014, 01:55:18 AM

I just used the MP400's pliers to pull a broken wire piece from my wife's bra, lol :)
:worthless:

 :pok:

 :rofl:


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+1


 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 02, 2014, 02:13:30 AM
Lol, she wouldn't appreciate taking/posting a pic like that ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on September 02, 2014, 02:15:21 AM

I just used the MP400's pliers to pull a broken wire piece from my wife's bra, lol :)
:worthless:

 :pok:

 :rofl:


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+1


 :rofl:


Your a dirty bunch aren't you.  :D

Oh and +1 as well.  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 02, 2014, 02:20:06 AM

I just used the MP400's pliers to pull a broken wire piece from my wife's bra, lol :)
:worthless:

 :pok:

 :rofl:


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+1


 :rofl:


Your a dirty bunch aren't you.  :D

Oh and +1 as well.  :rofl:


 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 02, 2014, 02:20:15 AM
Lol...I'll pass this on and see what she says ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on September 02, 2014, 02:24:40 AM
Lol...I'll pass this on and see what she says ;)

always remember, it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission    :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 02, 2014, 02:42:06 AM
Lol...I'll pass this on and see what she says ;)

always remember, it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission    :rofl:
Lol, good one!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 02, 2014, 04:39:11 AM
Don't listen to those guys Monrogue. They have no class. Just send the pics to me... ;)
Stew.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 02, 2014, 05:48:05 AM
Don't listen to those guys Monrogue. They have no class. Just send the pics to me... ;)
Stew.

Since you put it that way...... nice try, lol ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 01:21:05 PM
Please don't tell her I said that. I do not wish to be 'cyber sodomized" with a large mouse! :whistle:
Stew...

PS...Check with Derekmac, he loves that stuff :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 03, 2014, 01:37:28 PM
Lol!

Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 03, 2014, 01:42:36 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 03, 2014, 03:35:09 PM
Please don't tell her I said that. I do not wish to be 'cyber sodomized" with a large mouse! :whistle:
Stew...

PS...Check with Derekmac, he loves that stuff :rofl:

Lol!  I think that they use chickens around here for some reason :think:.....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 03:41:07 PM
Please don't tell her I said that. I do not wish to be 'cyber sodomized" with a large mouse! :whistle:
Stew...

PS...Check with Derekmac, he loves that stuff :rofl:

Lol!  I think that they use chickens around here for some reason :think:.....
Chickens? Somewhere within this post there is a "cock" joke to be made. I shall refrain as I wish to remain here. Just sayin... :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 03:47:04 PM
BTW, I have used my new Leatherman Sideclip from the Captain for just about everything in the last 2 weeks. I love this little tool for EDC. Perfect casual carry option. Thanks Captain :salute:
Stew..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 03, 2014, 04:03:35 PM
Please don't tell her I said that. I do not wish to be 'cyber sodomized" with a large mouse! :whistle:
Stew...

PS...Check with Derekmac, he loves that stuff :rofl:

Lol!  I think that they use chickens around here for some reason :think:.....
Chickens? Somewhere within this post there is a "cock" joke to be made. I shall refrain as I wish to remain here. Just sayin... :whistle:

Yeah, and lard.  I haven't run "afowl" ( :rofl: ::)) of it yet, but I've read about it a few times here somewhere.  Best to try to avoid it I'm sure ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 06:42:08 PM
Please don't tell her I said that. I do not wish to be 'cyber sodomized" with a large mouse! :whistle:
Stew...

PS...Check with Derekmac, he loves that stuff :rofl:

Lol!  I think that they use chickens around here for some reason :think:.....
Chickens? Somewhere within this post there is a "cock" joke to be made. I shall refrain as I wish to remain here. Just sayin... :whistle:

Yeah, and lard.  I haven't run "afowl" ( :rofl: ::)) of it yet, but I've read about it a few times here somewhere.  Best to try to avoid it I'm sure ;)
Aha! Very punny...Keep us "abreast" of the situation with these "little peckers".
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 06:44:49 PM
I certainly don't want to get banned "HEN"ce my reluctance to float that joke. I'm afraid Grant would "beak" it off in me! :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 03, 2014, 06:58:18 PM
 :rofl:  Good ones man :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 03, 2014, 09:58:46 PM
I certainly don't want to get banned "HEN"ce my reluctance to float that joke. I'm afraid Grant would "beak" it off in me! :facepalm:
Or you might get cold cocked. :P

Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 10:33:46 PM
Thanks for that Mcnugget of wisdom. I'll have to "hatch" a new plan, wouldn't want this idea to "lay an egg"... :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 10:39:25 PM
Those were some funny "yokes"... :D  Ok, That was the last one..................I think. :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 10:47:32 PM
All of you are destined for the (pun)itentiery, for some (pun)ishment! Ok, Ok....That was really the last one. Probably... :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on September 03, 2014, 11:07:59 PM
There are many a great :facepalm: moments in this thread!  :D


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 03, 2014, 11:12:57 PM
There are many a great :facepalm: moments in this thread!  :D


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Been waiting for you to show up. I was starting to think you were CHICKEN! I really need help... :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on September 03, 2014, 11:14:34 PM

There are many a great :facepalm: moments in this thread!  :D


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Been waiting for you to show up. I was starting to think you were CHICKEN! I really need help... :facepalm:
Nope, just taking a ride on the gravy boat.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 03, 2014, 11:16:35 PM

There are many a great :facepalm: moments in this thread!  :D


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Been waiting for you to show up. I was starting to think you were CHICKEN! I really need help... :facepalm:
Nope, just taking a ride on the gravy boat.


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Is that chicken gravy?

Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on September 03, 2014, 11:17:34 PM


There are many a great :facepalm: moments in this thread!  :D


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Been waiting for you to show up. I was starting to think you were CHICKEN! I really need help... :facepalm:
Nope, just taking a ride on the gravy boat.


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Is that chicken gravy?

Nate
Not sure, I was pretty basted.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 03, 2014, 11:28:33 PM
Chickens are cool, but this thead needs a little toad in it.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/04/y7y5aveb.jpg)

Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 04, 2014, 12:14:33 AM
On a more serious note, used my Surge at work to cut off some insulation of pipes that where leaking. Then used it to cut up the ruined ceiling tile to be thrown away.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/04/uza7y9yd.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/04/zabejy3e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/04/e4y4yheg.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/04/3aqa5ahy.jpg)
Then later for dinner, used the can opener to open a can of corned beef hash. MMmmmmm.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/04/azyzuqyr.jpg)


Nate
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 04, 2014, 01:31:36 AM
Man, you gotta love this place :). I used my MP400's pliers to loosen the air valve cap on our stroller.  Couldn't get it with my fingers as the spokes are close together.  Then we went for a walk in the new neighborhood.  Here's a pic of baby girl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 04, 2014, 01:55:26 AM
Man, you gotta love this place :). I used my MP400's pliers to loosen the air valve cap on our stroller.  Couldn't get it with my fingers as the spokes are close together.  Then we went for a walk in the new neighborhood.  Here's a pic of baby girl:

She is growing up quick. Soon it will be off to school.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 04, 2014, 02:03:00 AM
BTW, I have used my new Leatherman Sideclip from the Captain for just about everything in the last 2 weeks. I love this little tool for EDC. Perfect casual carry option. Thanks Captain :salute:
Stew..


I love the Sideclip!! I used my really hard, it's pretty much a shelf queen now, it's really loose and worn out.  Too bad, it is really the best light duty option I've ever had.  Pity it's retired.  Next time I see one for sale I'm gonna snag it!


I used my Rebar today to wire two 220 plugs to make an extension cord for one of our Manual mills.  Knife to strip the wire, wire cutters to trim the ends, pliers to twist the ends, phillips to put it all together. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 04, 2014, 02:16:08 AM
Man, you gotta love this place :). I used my MP400's pliers to loosen the air valve cap on our stroller.  Couldn't get it with my fingers as the spokes are close together.  Then we went for a walk in the new neighborhood.  Here's a pic of baby girl:

She is growing up quick. Soon it will be off to school.  :D
Yeah she is.  Two days shy of 18 months old.  Can't believe how quickly she's growing.  On top of that, my other daughter just started high school. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 04, 2014, 02:29:50 AM
Man, you gotta love this place :). I used my MP400's pliers to loosen the air valve cap on our stroller.  Couldn't get it with my fingers as the spokes are close together.  Then we went for a walk in the new neighborhood.  Here's a pic of baby girl:

She is growing up quick. Soon it will be off to school.  :D
Yeah she is.  Two days shy of 18 months old.  Can't believe how quickly she's growing.  On top of that, my other daughter just started high school.

My girls when I joined.

(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6191/6107398700_1e40770191.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aiG1RA)

And now three years later.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2922/14552330610_4cc810f172.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oaWuTU)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: scattergun13 on September 04, 2014, 02:46:44 AM
Beautiful girls gentlemen, all around. :cheers:
Stew...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 04, 2014, 02:52:56 AM
Beautiful girls gentlemen, all around. :cheers:
Stew...

Cheers buddy.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 04, 2014, 03:02:28 AM
Amazing how a little girl can wrap a full grown man around her little finger.
Nice looking families gents.

Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 04, 2014, 03:12:17 AM
Thanks fellas!  Cute girls zoidberg...looks like you're training them on knives already ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 04, 2014, 03:28:25 AM
Thanks fellas!  Cute girls zoidberg...looks like you're training them on knives already ;)

Yeah, the older one is currently learning vege prep for dinner meals. Her technique is getting there.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 04, 2014, 03:54:19 AM
Amazing how a little girl can wrap a full grown man around her little finger.
Nice looking families gents.

Nate


Truly it is.  My 2 year old baby girl is just amazing.  Her brother is too, but she has a way of just being the center of everyone's attention. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on September 13, 2014, 03:59:25 AM
I tested the wire cutters on the Wingman and his mates.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/15220318805_d34fe6bbce.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pbY7vK)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 13, 2014, 04:23:06 AM
I used my new Gerber Flik's pliers to break up a plastic clothes hanger that had broken.  That and a bunch of fiddling as it's a fun MT with which to fiddle :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on September 13, 2014, 04:34:46 AM
Glad you are liking it. I love the PE knife on it.

Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 13, 2014, 04:44:11 AM
Glad you are liking it. I love the PE knife on it.

Nate

Thanks Nate :tu:  I'm glad I followed my initial urge to get it.  I like the blade too, it's an interesting shape compared to the typical ones I have.  I think that blade and the one on the MP400 are great as utility type blades with that shape.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on September 16, 2014, 01:39:43 PM
This morning it started to rain while I was on the train station platform.  I went to grab my umbrella from the side of my bag, and the edge of the fabric was caught in the zipper.  Used my Strata to pull it free. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 16, 2014, 04:14:43 PM
I've been using the Flik's plain edge blade for opening boxes and letters.  It's very sharp, and a great letter opener with its shape.  The pliers are fun too :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on September 16, 2014, 04:52:04 PM
Used my Old version Surge to cut 1x1's for some bracing.  I love having the ability to change out tools on the Surge.  Pretty clean cuts and pretty darn straight too. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Crow on September 16, 2014, 08:47:01 PM
I've been using the Flik's plain edge blade for opening boxes and letters.  It's very sharp, and a great letter opener with its shape.  The pliers are fun too :D

Love the Flik, and its outside opening tools. Have you used the scissors yet?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 16, 2014, 09:15:47 PM
I've been using the Flik's plain edge blade for opening boxes and letters.  It's very sharp, and a great letter opener with its shape.  The pliers are fun too :D

Love the Flik, and its outside opening tools. Have you used the scissors yet?

Actually I haven't had to use them yet.  I've deployed/used them just to fiddle with them, but no actual real use.  I also normally have SAK scissors on me as well, so those typically would get used first.  I'll have to try to remember to use the Flik's just to test them out.  The Flik is definitely one of the more fun MTs I've got :tu:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 09, 2014, 12:56:56 AM
It's been a while since this thread had been used and since I've been on here regularly.

I installed an IKEA Dioder led lighting strip system behind my monitor. It did involve blood but only because I was squeezing the little bracket too tightly. I used my Spirit X Phillips at first but it was too large for those little screws. I had to revert to a jewellers screwdriver instead. I installed one of these sets a few years ago on our family room tv but the led was just white light. This one has a variable dial switch that I can adjust manually to 10 or 12 different colors, another switch to change the color automatically every few seconds with direct transitions and another that changes every few seconds on fade transitions.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 09, 2014, 03:47:38 AM
Good to see you around Terry  :)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 09, 2014, 10:16:20 PM
Good to see you around Terry  :)

I've been posting a little in the Cigar thread and the eating/ drinking threads. It seems that with my Grand Canyon vacation and marrying my daughter off I can't recover and get back into posting lately. I'm trying though
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 09, 2014, 10:42:19 PM
Good to see you around Terry  :)

I've been posting a little in the Cigar thread and the eating/ drinking threads. It seems that with my Grand Canyon vacation and marrying my daughter off I can't recover and get back into posting lately. I'm trying though
I know you can do it buddy ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 10, 2014, 01:35:20 AM
Please don't tell her I said that. I do not wish to be 'cyber sodomized" with a large mouse! :whistle:
Stew...

PS...Check with Derekmac, he loves that stuff :rofl:

Lol!  I think that they use chickens around here for some reason :think:.....
Chickens? Somewhere within this post there is a "cock" joke to be made. I shall refrain as I wish to remain here. Just sayin... :whistle:

You know what the chicken said?

"You know what else tastes like chicken?" I will let you figure out the rest before I get in trouble.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 10, 2014, 01:44:19 AM
Had to make a new post. Did not want to combine that one with my baby girl.

What you guys were talking about wrapped around her finger. Yeah.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Household6.jpg~original)

And her partner in crime.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Wilma.jpg~original)

Her sidekick is a great deal larger now though.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 10, 2014, 03:13:21 AM
Super cute!

Sent from my Galaxy Mega.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 10, 2014, 03:52:08 AM

I know you can do it buddy ;)

I need to make a schedule
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 10, 2014, 04:07:03 AM

I know you can do it buddy ;)

I need to make a schedule
You may have to, what with all this "having a life" business you seem to be doing.  We'll never see you once you have grandchildren ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 10, 2014, 04:09:51 AM

You may have to, what with all this "having a life" business you seem to be doing.  We'll never see you once you have grandchildren ;)

That will be happening in April. Our son and his wife will be having our first grandchild then.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 10, 2014, 04:14:22 AM

You may have to, what with all this "having a life" business you seem to be doing.  We'll never see you once you have grandchildren ;)

That will be happening in April. Our son and his wife will be having our first grandchild then.
Congrats to you and them as well buddy! 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on November 10, 2014, 04:15:22 AM

Congrats to you and them as well buddy!

  :salute: Thanks
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 10, 2014, 08:58:19 AM
Super cute!

Sent from my Galaxy Mega.

Thanks, she is really what this is all about for me now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 11, 2014, 01:48:05 PM
So I finally scored a cork board today so set to work right away building the Wall of Cuteness. Kind of like the Tool of Flickeyness but more better.

First I put the Wave to work cutting 550 cord. In the continuing quest to give serrated blades a chance I used that one. For the first time ever from the looks of it.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/cordcut.jpg~original)

Then on to pushing the cord through some holes so I could hang the board on the wall. Maybe I have been talking and thinking about putting a Rebar plier head and awl on my Wave for to long because I was all like "Finally I get to use my awl!".

Which would have been perfect for this job except as some of you may know the Wave does not come with an awl. Pliers worked but tore up the board more then I liked.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/needawl.jpg~original)

Then in order to give the pliers a chance to redeem themselves I used them to pull some old staples out of the board. Overkill, yes but it worked fine.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/staple.jpg~original)

Of course what good MTO post would be complete without the money shot. The Wall of Cuteness complete.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/cutenesswall.jpg~original)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 11, 2014, 01:53:58 PM
Cuteness overload!!!
Nice pics.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on November 11, 2014, 02:03:46 PM
For gods sake - please stop toying around with that small Wave and it´s shortcomings in trying to be a fullsize tool. It´s a nice "big" tool for some jobs a officeguy might have to do on his wifes orders, but ....  ;)

Go and get you a Surge - you´re a man, you can handle that little extra weight.  :tu:


I can´t really imagine it, but it must be hard to do that job having a family at home. When i was on duty i was a single, so i didn´t had to worry what may happen and how it would be for the loved at home.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 11, 2014, 02:14:04 PM
Cuteness overload!!!
Nice pics.

Thanks. Took me a while to find a cork board that was unsecured. I mean if they wanted to keep it they should have posted a guard or at least left a note saying so.  :whistle:

For gods sake - please stop toying around with that small Wave and it´s shortcomings in trying to be a fullsize tool. It´s a nice "big" tool for some jobs a officeguy might have to do on his wifes orders, but ....  ;)

Go and get you a Surge - you´re a man, you can handle that little extra weight.  :tu:

I can´t really imagine it, but it must be hard to do that job having a family at home. When i was on duty i was a single, so i didn´t had to worry what may happen and how it would be for the loved at home.

Bah being a former Fallschirmjäger you should know better then anyone the pay is not all it could be doing this work. The Surge is still on my short list once the holidays are over most likely.

Yeah sure miss them but it makes it all the more sweet when I get home. This will be my last deployment though so there is some good news. Time for this old man to retire.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on November 11, 2014, 02:19:04 PM
At least your prices are much better than ours - here the requested price for a Surge is usually between 115 and 150 €, for a nacked one.

Take care to keep your head out of trouble and come home safe.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 11, 2014, 02:31:49 PM
$150 Euros?! That is like almost $200 USD right?

Maybe when I retire I will take up smuggling. Seem like it could be lucrative.  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on November 11, 2014, 02:38:08 PM
Not full 200, but with the average exchange atm. it´s between 180 and 190 USD (checked it with 187 a few minutes ago).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 11, 2014, 08:38:22 PM
Relocated a cranking battery, repaired a blown coolant hose, cut some polyprop line, secured a floor panel in engine room, opened food cans, got the ash pan out of the stove, adjusted a magnetic catch on wet locker door .... And the day is not over yet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Tom on November 16, 2014, 06:11:24 PM
fix a bike

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: enki_ck on November 16, 2014, 06:18:44 PM
Tom, you're pushing it. :whistle:

Now you have enough posts to send Private Messages so you can send either a PM (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2) or email  (http://forum.multitool.org/grant.lamontagne@ns.sympatico.ca)to Grant Lamontagne.


NO more links or pictures of your product till then. :police:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on November 16, 2014, 08:37:43 PM
Used a Surge and Charge to remove an old dishwasher and install another old dishwasher.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gkramer63 on November 16, 2014, 11:08:36 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/360x360q90/14/11/16/06a60066107c7e95d483d2a476ab47f3.jpg)

Charge TTi and Vic Spartan, light surgery on some broken wires to my laptop charging port
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on November 16, 2014, 11:13:52 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/360x360q90/14/11/16/06a60066107c7e95d483d2a476ab47f3.jpg)

Charge TTi and Vic Spartan, light surgery on some broken wires to my laptop charging port
I did the same thing last week with the CT41 and a hot glue gun.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on November 20, 2014, 04:28:47 PM
Used my Spirit, Vic bit driver and LM bit kit to assemble some prototypes for testing.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7487/15214872263_d3a868b34a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pbucrR)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on November 20, 2014, 06:42:42 PM
you had me at prototype...
what for?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kalans on November 20, 2014, 09:46:42 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/E4xwcUV.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/79OOuHn.jpg)

Yummy!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on November 20, 2014, 10:05:53 PM
you had me at prototype...
what for?

Fluid control valves for heat management systems in trucks.  Doesn't sound that exciting when I put it like that. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on November 20, 2014, 10:37:39 PM
actually it does. i don't know jack smurf about it so...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Tom on November 21, 2014, 04:32:49 AM
I used LOOPY to open a beer today

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55824.0.html

(http://www.santoren.com/loopy_pics/02.png)

Tom
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 21, 2014, 12:06:29 PM

Fluid control valves for heat management systems in trucks.  Doesn't sound that exciting when I put it like that. :D

Umm is that engineer speak for a radiator?  :pok:

 :b2t:

What did I use Little Boy for today?

To save the smurf out of Afghanistan, same as everyday.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on November 22, 2014, 10:16:24 PM

Fluid control valves for heat management systems in trucks.  Doesn't sound that exciting when I put it like that. :D

Umm is that engineer speak for a radiator?  :pok:

Kinda.  I work in R&D, looking at mini steam engines. 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 22, 2014, 10:20:26 PM
Set up my new bike today .... will probably be repairing it after a crash or two tomorrow  :P :D :D
It's a LOOONG ime since I rode a bike
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on November 22, 2014, 10:51:21 PM
My daughter is moving. Today is the second day and I hope we'll finish tomorrow. I used every tool in my Skinth. Most heavily the Vic Ratchet and the Spirit but the Crunch loosened some bolts in tight place the Pocketwrench wouldn't fit. I opened a stuck lid from a can of paint with PW though and I used 90% the Spirit and 10% the Charge for most jobs. I can't leave the Charge home though.
Tomorrow it is reassembling day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 23, 2014, 04:32:31 AM
I used the cutters on my ReCharge to snip a zip tie. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 23, 2014, 07:20:46 AM
I used the cutters on my ReCharge to snip a zip tie.

No way, on your Recharge you say?  :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 23, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
I used the cutters on my ReCharge to snip a zip tie.

No way, on your Recharge you say?  :whistle:
Yup ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 23, 2014, 03:11:51 PM
Used my rebar to take off the scales from my Dpx Hest, to give them a nice wash.
Used it to put them back too :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 23, 2014, 04:21:55 PM
Set up my new bike today .... will probably be repairing it after a crash or two tomorrow  :P :D :D
It's a LOOONG ime since I rode a bike

Used my rebar to take off the scales from my Dpx Hest, to give them a nice wash.
Used it to put them back too :D

 :worthless:

Them DPx knives are so so nice.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 23, 2014, 07:08:10 PM
Set up my new bike today .... will probably be repairing it after a crash or two tomorrow  :P :D :D
It's a LOOONG ime since I rode a bike

Used my rebar to take off the scales from my Dpx Hest, to give them a nice wash.
Used it to put them back too :D

 :worthless:

Them DPx knives are so so nice.

Yeah they are. Here is the pic.

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn140/jacktrades_nbk/IMG_0693_zpsf5b35f46.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/jacktrades_nbk/media/IMG_0693_zpsf5b35f46.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 23, 2014, 07:18:18 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool: Clean up on isle nine! DPx drool.

What did I use my multi tool for today?

Showing it off on the internet of course. Isn't that what they are for?

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/LBP.jpg~original)

Little Boy also you know did some MT stuff like tightening a screw on the circular saw, adjusting the tension on my M-9 holster, cutting open snacks and my lunch MRE.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 23, 2014, 07:29:37 PM
Very cool pic man  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on November 24, 2014, 03:21:43 PM
Continued the work up to a couple of hours ago. Highlights were the Crunch removing nails from the wall, Spirit screwing shallow straights screws the Leathermans couldn't handle, the butterblades cutting plastic screw sleeves with ease. These four days were a multitool galore and I justified again my heavyweight Skinth. Only tool I had to borrow was a hammer. Hey, I'm not going to EDC that!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 24, 2014, 03:31:15 PM
Just cut some tape with the rebar's serrated sheepsfoot  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 03:57:51 PM
Just cut some tape with the rebar's serrated sheepsfoot  :think:

That some kinda hacked Rebar? Mine didn't come with no parts from a farm animal.  :whistle:

As for what I did with my regular non animal carcass Rebar.

LIttle Boy fixed a leaky fuel line, sharpened a carpenters pencil, cut some paper ( No scissors around ) and tried to drive a forklift. Oh and made short work of opening a packet of cream cheese for the morning bagel.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on November 24, 2014, 03:59:55 PM
Just cut some tape with the rebar's serrated sheepsfoot  :think:

That some kinda hacked Rebar? Mine didn't come with no parts from a farm animal.  :whistle:

As for what I did with my regular non animal carcass Rebar.

LIttle Boy fixed a leaky fuel line, sharpened a carpenters pencil, cut some paper ( No scissors around ) and tried to drive a forklift. Oh and made short work of opening a packet of cream cheese for the morning bagel.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 04:05:30 PM
Just cut some tape with the rebar's serrated sheepsfoot  :think:

That some kinda hacked Rebar? Mine didn't come with no parts from a farm animal.  :whistle:

As for what I did with my regular non animal carcass Rebar.

LIttle Boy fixed a leaky fuel line, sharpened a carpenters pencil, cut some paper ( No scissors around ) and tried to drive a forklift. Oh and made short work of opening a packet of cream cheese for the morning bagel.

The little whistling guy was my attempt to show I was being sarcastic Ether.

You cats from Europe don't have the jokes or something?  :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 24, 2014, 04:09:31 PM
I prefer the animal look of my rebar. If it was non animal carcass like yours i never would have bought it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 24, 2014, 04:13:05 PM
(http://www.freeimages.com/assets/37/365718/lambs-feet-824872-m.jpg)

Eh ?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on November 24, 2014, 04:14:49 PM
Ooh, now there's a sight to stir a Welshman's soul.  What a finely turned ankle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 24, 2014, 04:18:57 PM
The finest there is. Soft too
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y4xF5mMokM8/URHDsalt_xI/AAAAAAAAJ3U/vuXndh-wvFc/s1600/010.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 04:20:07 PM
I prefer the animal look of my rebar. If it was non animal carcass like yours i never would have bought it.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/Yeah-haters-gonna-hate_large.jpg~original)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 24, 2014, 04:22:01 PM
Can't decide if that is Robin Hood or just a crazy elf  :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on November 24, 2014, 04:34:49 PM
Just cut some tape with the rebar's serrated sheepsfoot  :think:

That some kinda hacked Rebar? Mine didn't come with no parts from a farm animal.  :whistle:

As for what I did with my regular non animal carcass Rebar.

LIttle Boy fixed a leaky fuel line, sharpened a carpenters pencil, cut some paper ( No scissors around ) and tried to drive a forklift. Oh and made short work of opening a packet of cream cheese for the morning bagel.

The little whistling guy was my attempt to show I was being sarcastic Ether.

You cats from Europe don't have the jokes or something?  :whistle:
Be glad for it, or else Victorinox might be producing a Joke like this (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55957.0.html)

TBH I assumed as much, but anything to get a high post count :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 04:52:34 PM
Post
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 04:53:04 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 04:53:28 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 04:54:03 PM
say?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on November 24, 2014, 04:55:59 PM
Ooh, now there's a sight to stir a Welshman's soul.  What a finely turned ankle.

Whoa there boy
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 24, 2014, 04:59:14 PM
going
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 24, 2014, 05:02:04 PM
Ooh, now there's a sight to stir a Welshman's soul.  What a finely turned ankle.

Whoa there boy

Just be happy he ain't from New Zealand.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 24, 2014, 05:02:34 PM
Used the MUT to cut some 6 gauge wire today.  There was no need to cut it, but I wanted to!  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jacktrades on November 24, 2014, 05:04:50 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lichtbote on November 24, 2014, 08:58:50 PM
You cats from Europe don't have the jokes or something?  :whistle:

Hey! I made a joke regarding drilling holes.

And you poked me with a stick.  :pok:

 :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syncop8r on November 24, 2014, 09:55:41 PM
Ooh, now there's a sight to stir a Welshman's soul.  What a finely turned ankle.

Whoa there boy

Just be happy he ain't from New Zealand.
Ouch!
We're into cows now...  :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on November 24, 2014, 09:57:03 PM
Used mine to look like an overall bad a** smurfer.... Okay maybe just in my head. :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kalans on November 24, 2014, 09:59:02 PM
I had to de-hair the vacuum, living with a girl eh?

(http://i.imgur.com/emdeuUi.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/upmIR3Z.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Bwn98ER.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on November 24, 2014, 10:51:33 PM
I had to de-hair the vacuum, living with a girl eh?

(http://i.imgur.com/emdeuUi.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/upmIR3Z.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Bwn98ER.jpg)

Looks like mine when I cleaned it this weekend. Only mines due to the dog.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on November 24, 2014, 10:53:02 PM
Used mine to look like an overall bad a** smurfer.... Okay maybe just in my head. :think:

Nope. Carrying a MT or SAK automatically makes you a badsmurf mothersmurfer. It's been proven by science. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sjdep97 on November 24, 2014, 11:20:24 PM
Used my trusty Surge to remove the small Phillips head screw from a pedometer battery compartment. Then used the knife to prune a limb off of a cactus plant. Pliers took care of removing old dead leaves from branches of several cactus plants. Saved me from the cactus spines for sure! :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on November 25, 2014, 01:01:01 AM
Used mine to look like an overall bad a** smurfer.... Okay maybe just in my head. :think:

Nope. Carrying a MT or SAK automatically makes you a badsmurf mothersmurfer. It's been proven by science. :D

I like your science my friend!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 25, 2014, 03:02:22 AM
Used mine to look like an overall bad a** smurfer.... Okay maybe just in my head. :think:

Nope. Carrying a MT or SAK automatically makes you a badsmurf mothersmurfer. It's been proven by science. :D

I like your science my friend!

Science heck, I Googled it. You know it has to be true if it is on the internet.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 25, 2014, 12:30:33 PM
Used mine to look like an overall bad a** smurfer.... Okay maybe just in my head. :think:

Nope. Carrying a MT or SAK automatically makes you a badsmurf mothersmurfer. It's been proven by science. :D

I like your science my friend!

Science heck, I Googled it. You know it has to be true if it is on the internet.
The interwebs never lie!!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 25, 2014, 03:50:30 PM
Used mine to look like an overall bad a** smurfer.... Okay maybe just in my head. :think:

Nope. Carrying a MT or SAK automatically makes you a badsmurf mothersmurfer. It's been proven by science. :D

I like your science my friend!

Science heck, I Googled it. You know it has to be true if it is on the internet.
The interwebs never lie!!  :tu:

True story.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on November 25, 2014, 03:55:17 PM
More assembly work today, with my Spirit, Micra and Tinker
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7512/15256780583_7bf23f6797_z.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/26008756@N08/15256780583/)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on November 25, 2014, 08:36:41 PM
Used mine to look like an overall bad a** smurfer.... Okay maybe just in my head. :think:

Nope. Carrying a MT or SAK automatically makes you a badsmurf mothersmurfer. It's been proven by science. :D

I like your science my friend!

Science heck, I Googled it. You know it has to be true if it is on the internet.
The interwebs never lie!!  :tu:

True story.

My father's brother's cousin's uncle's former roommate's friend told me, so it must be true!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on December 23, 2014, 06:44:54 PM
This thread is dying a sloooooow death

I used my Bahco multitool, corkscrew tool, to open some bottles of wine.

You would assume that if people brought wine to a party they would have brought a corkscrew with them too...  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 23, 2014, 07:25:08 PM
Yeah it seems people don't post in here much.  I've been using my G1 Wave for various cutting tasks the last week or so.  Nothing really exciting though :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on December 23, 2014, 07:49:46 PM
Today, in the wild lands of work, I, yes I, cut some wild cardboard down to size.  My Skeletool made easy work of this nasty job.

:rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Crow on December 23, 2014, 08:17:21 PM
Used my Fuse today to put star on a christmas tree.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 23, 2014, 08:20:12 PM
I used the frankengerber and swisstool to tighten the nuts and bolts on the trailer cage.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 23, 2014, 08:43:42 PM
This thread is dying a sloooooow death


I seem to recall posting in some form of thread like this.

Is there another one like it somewhere?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on December 23, 2014, 08:45:57 PM
Pocketwrench 2 to disassemble a cat scratcher
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 23, 2014, 08:49:24 PM
Pocketwrench 2 to disassemble a cat scratcher

You do so much cat scratching that you need to repair your cat scratching tool?  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on December 23, 2014, 10:06:33 PM
nah. a friend wanted to use the bottom part as a Christmas tree stand. and it worked, plus her cats are now more interested in the bottom box than in the tree itself
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on December 23, 2014, 10:31:22 PM
The Climber scissors got some work in gift wrapping


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JAfromMn on December 24, 2014, 12:44:01 AM
I spent a good part of my day using a vic spirit s to get a furnace running .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on December 24, 2014, 01:28:37 AM
i opened a pack of Halo 5 posters today with leatherman wave blade.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on December 24, 2014, 03:32:54 AM
Used my Dime to cut wrapping paper, open picture frames, pry the small tabs holding the backing in, and to open a miniature can of wood stain, then to sharpen the pencil I used to trace the outline for the wood scales I'm making
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 30, 2014, 06:25:22 PM
I just used the isolation length cutter on the Spirit to free a packing slip from its plastic sleeve attached to a box, and used the pliers to pluck an item that was lodged into another box.  I wasn't sure what it was (think it was a rock) at first, so I didn't want to just grab it.  Another reason why having a pliers based MT is a good idea :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 30, 2014, 07:03:41 PM
I also used the Spirit's scissors to cut up a depleted gift card.  I'm not a huge fan of these scissors in comparison to the 91mm Vic scissors, but they are tougher, and cut that card up but good without any struggle :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on December 30, 2014, 07:11:18 PM
What's up with the eloquent language today OG? Do you like the spirit more than the Wave?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 30, 2014, 07:35:24 PM
I also used the Spirit's scissors to cut up a depleted gift card.  I'm not a huge fan of these scissors in comparison to the 91mm Vic scissors, but they are tougher, and cut that card up but good without any struggle :tu:

What in the world was Vic thinking with this?

You have what are arguably the best scissors in the MT world and decide to put out a pliers based MT with some scissors. Well I got prolly a million of the best ones around but instead of using them lets go through the hassle of making a new model and throw them in there?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 30, 2014, 08:14:04 PM
What's up with the eloquent language today OG? Do you like the spirit more than the Wave?

Lol, didn't know I was being all eloquent and such :whistle: 

I'm on the fence about the Spirit vs G1 Wave vs other MTs.  I've found that I have been missing the Wave since I started with Spirit, but that could just be the fact I'd been carrying it the last couple weeks and became used to having the OHO blades.  I do prefer the Wave's pliers though, as I like the more needlenosed shape.  Both would be just fine for stand alone carry for me, but the Spirit has the advantage there due to all outside accessible tools.  I would likely prefer the Wave's scissors, but the Spirit's scissors are better than I initially gave them credit for.  They're just oddly shaped to me, but they're tough and work well. 

Overall though, if OHO weren't a major factor for me (which it normally isn't) then I'd give the Spirit the edge due to its versatility. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 30, 2014, 08:17:16 PM
What's up with the eloquent language today OG? Do you like the spirit more than the Wave?

Lol, didn't know I was being all eloquent and such :whistle: 

I'm on the fence about the Spirit vs G1 Wave vs other MTs.  I've found that I have been missing the Wave since I started with Spirit, but that could just be the fact I'd been carrying it the last couple weeks and became used to having the OHO blades.  I do prefer the Wave's pliers though, as I like the more needlenosed shape.  Both would be just fine for stand alone carry for me, but the Spirit has the advantage there due to all outside accessible tools.  I would likely prefer the Wave's scissors, but the Spirit's scissors are better than I initially gave them credit for.  They're just oddly shaped to me, but they're tough and work well. 

Overall though, if OHO weren't a major factor for me (which it normally isn't) then I'd give the Spirit the edge due to its versatility.

No pocket clip on the Spirit right?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 30, 2014, 08:18:44 PM
I also used the Spirit's scissors to cut up a depleted gift card.  I'm not a huge fan of these scissors in comparison to the 91mm Vic scissors, but they are tougher, and cut that card up but good without any struggle :tu:

What in the world was Vic thinking with this?

You have what are arguably the best scissors in the MT world and decide to put out a pliers based MT with some scissors. Well I got prolly a million of the best ones around but instead of using them lets go through the hassle of making a new model and throw them in there?

Yeah, I'm not sure what the thinking was there.  Maybe a size/shape conflict for the design of the Spirit :think:  Since the good Vic scissors are in one of the larger Swisstool models, I'm thinking they're too much for the smaller Spirit.  Someone else may know better than I, but that's all I can come up with.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 30, 2014, 08:20:28 PM
What's up with the eloquent language today OG? Do you like the spirit more than the Wave?

Lol, didn't know I was being all eloquent and such :whistle: 

I'm on the fence about the Spirit vs G1 Wave vs other MTs.  I've found that I have been missing the Wave since I started with Spirit, but that could just be the fact I'd been carrying it the last couple weeks and became used to having the OHO blades.  I do prefer the Wave's pliers though, as I like the more needlenosed shape.  Both would be just fine for stand alone carry for me, but the Spirit has the advantage there due to all outside accessible tools.  I would likely prefer the Wave's scissors, but the Spirit's scissors are better than I initially gave them credit for.  They're just oddly shaped to me, but they're tough and work well. 

Overall though, if OHO weren't a major factor for me (which it normally isn't) then I'd give the Spirit the edge due to its versatility.

No pocket clip on the Spirit right?

That is correct.  I should have mentioned that, as the G1 Wave doesn't either.  I did put a Nite Ize clip on it though, which improves the likelihood of me carrying it.  The Spirit will not be marred by a pocket clip.  It's just too nice looking, and smooth, so it slides right down next to my wallet without any interference.  Still, I prefer a pocket clip as it almost completely negates the weight.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 30, 2014, 09:40:37 PM
Mini Bucktool 360 for removing tags from new clothes. Never really reckoned much to the scissors before, but they did a good job this evening. The fine pliers were also good for getting out the little nest of threads where the tags were sewn on
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 04, 2015, 09:24:14 PM
After the initial excitement had worn off from setting my leg on fire  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh, and ensuring that I wasn't going to blister, I cut my jeans down to make shorts with my DEsTroyer Mod.

Impressive shears those Paul Chen ones. They cut through both trouser legs (including the seams of the jeans) at the same time. I really am going to have to come up with some decent handle fillers after I rob this tool to build the Knifeless BO Diesel so I can keep it in circulation
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 06, 2015, 05:54:47 AM
I decided to permanently mount the LED lights on our family room tv, like I did with the tv/ monitor on my desk. I used my Pulse :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 06, 2015, 06:02:02 AM
I decided to permanently mount the LED lights on our family room tv, like I did with the tv/ monitor on my desk. I used my Pulse :multi:

LED lights?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on January 06, 2015, 06:08:09 AM
I decided to permanently mount the LED lights on our family room tv, like I did with the tv/ monitor on my desk. I used my Pulse :multi:

LED lights?

LED light strips from IKEA that I mounted behind the tv
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr Biriyani on January 06, 2015, 11:32:23 AM
 Not a heavy duty task but I used the awl on my Surge to dig out the wick on a really big candle that got stuck in there.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leg0man on January 07, 2015, 12:43:22 AM
Last night, I used my no-name MT to cut a bunch of tie-wire, then bent the bottle opener/large screwdriver doing some  very light prying... D'oh. I guess it's time to step it up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on January 07, 2015, 01:48:39 AM
While shrink wrapping a boat after I repaired I used my CS4 to hold tension on a Truckers knot while I tied it. Shrink wrapping boats while cold is no fun !
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 07, 2015, 02:51:22 AM
While shrink wrapping a boat after I repaired I used my CS4 to hold tension on a Truckers knot while I tied it. Shrink wrapping boats while cold is no fun !

You know what tool is good for that sort of thing?


Rebar!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on January 07, 2015, 03:07:58 AM
HA HA , you're funny  :rofl: Hopefully this weekend, I cant take it much longer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 07, 2015, 04:30:55 AM
Opened the mail.

Used my skeletool on a few brake line bleeders.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on January 10, 2015, 12:55:46 PM
Cutting the christmas tree into bits so it'll fit in the compost bin.  The wood was a bit wet and sappy and gummed the saw on my Spirit up, so I had to break out the big guns, my 11" Silky pruning saw. 8)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7542/16058617299_1c5b206720_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qt3Bs4)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7505/16058616559_bb09acd1b4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qt3Bei)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Crow on January 10, 2015, 01:34:09 PM
I cut my tree with Swisschamp last week with same results. Tree glogged teeth of the saw..

Today i had to use my Spirit to get in my car trunk. God damn ice freezed my vagons trunk shut. Opened electrick lock, took good grip of the handle, and teared the handle off of that door. Smurfing winter. I had to cut two wires, pull three wires off with plier, and pry that door open with bottle opener/prytool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 11, 2015, 03:40:16 AM
Used my Style CS to cut multiple lures on multiple line types.

I've still never owned a pair of scissors that you didn't have to "squeeze" the blades together to cut fishing braid.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on January 11, 2015, 04:00:02 AM
Used my Style CS to cut multiple lures on multiple line types.

I've still never owned a pair of scissors that you didn't have to "squeeze" the blades together to cut fishing braid.

You got to fish today? Not fairrrr
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 11, 2015, 04:00:34 AM
Used my Style CS to cut multiple lures on multiple line types.

I've still never owned a pair of scissors that you didn't have to "squeeze" the blades together to cut fishing braid.

You got to fish today? Not fairrrr
Yeah, but no catching was involved!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on January 11, 2015, 04:04:46 AM
Used my Style CS to cut multiple lures on multiple line types.

I've still never owned a pair of scissors that you didn't have to "squeeze" the blades together to cut fishing braid.

You got to fish today? Not fairrrr
Yeah, but no catching was involved!

I'll gladly trade with you if you'd like! Bad day fishing beats a good day anywhere else. Salt or fresh?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 11, 2015, 04:14:43 AM
Used my Style CS to cut multiple lures on multiple line types.

I've still never owned a pair of scissors that you didn't have to "squeeze" the blades together to cut fishing braid.

You got to fish today? Not fairrrr
Yeah, but no catching was involved!

I'll gladly trade with you if you'd like! Bad day fishing beats a good day anywhere else. Salt or fresh?
Freshwater. Largemouth Bass.

I'm lucky enough to live In Florida with Florida Strain Black Bass.

It never really gets cold enough here to have an effect on their metabolism, so they keep growing..

Friend if mine is addicted to panfishing, he didn't have any luck either!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on January 11, 2015, 04:24:05 AM
I cannot wait to get back out on the water. I'm mostly bass too, but occasionally pretend I can salt water and fly fish.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 11, 2015, 04:35:41 AM
I cannot wait to get back out on the water. I'm mostly bass too, but occasionally pretend I can salt water and fly fish.
I know EXACTLY what you mean about fly fishing. I spent like 200 bucks in gear and the biggest thing I could catch was the back of my head.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on January 11, 2015, 04:40:49 AM
I cannot wait to get back out on the water. I'm mostly bass too, but occasionally pretend I can salt water and fly fish.
I know EXACTLY what you mean about fly fishing. I spent like 200 bucks in gear and the biggest thing I could catch was the back of my head.

I keep telling myself I'll figure it out..... I haven't hahahaha. And I just have no luck with salt
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leg0man on January 11, 2015, 04:50:29 AM
I used the scissors on my Dime to open a bag of milk!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 11, 2015, 04:55:08 AM
I used the scissors on my Dime to open a bag of milk!
A bag of milk?? It's the little things that amaze me.

Are milk comes in plastic, or maybe a carton.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 11, 2015, 05:19:19 AM
Used Little Boy to help blow some smurf up.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leg0man on January 11, 2015, 05:35:35 AM
I used the scissors on my Dime to open a bag of milk!
A bag of milk?? It's the little things that amaze me.

Are milk comes in plastic, or maybe a carton.

Haha... I badly derailed a thread on bladeforums once explaining the bags of milk. :oops: I thought there were enough fellow Canucks here that it might not raise an eyebrow.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 11, 2015, 05:36:49 AM
I used the scissors on my Dime to open a bag of milk!
A bag of milk?? It's the little things that amaze me.

Are milk comes in plastic, or maybe a carton.

Haha... I badly derailed a thread on bladeforums once explaining the bags of milk. :oops: I thought there were enough fellow Canucks here that it might not raise an eyebrow.
Seems like your Profile Pic makes sense
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on January 11, 2015, 06:41:25 AM
Used Little Boy to help blow some smurf up.  :tu:

 :woohoo:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on January 29, 2015, 02:41:22 AM


   The zipper handle on my winter jacket fell apart so I took a large paper clip and made my own zipper handle. I used my electrician scissors to cut the excess part of the paper clip off of it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on January 29, 2015, 05:54:40 AM
I used the tip of a Gerber MP600 bladeless pliers to open a 2-piece plastic food container.  I could not get a good enough grip with my fingers.

(http://parnass.com/images/gerber-mp600-bladeless.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WWW on January 31, 2015, 01:20:51 AM
The handle broke while I was tossing ... :facepalm:

I forgot to take a pic of the mess, used the Wave to hold the pan. It was a very hot pan.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 31, 2015, 05:16:37 AM
Installed some lights on the truck. Skeletool stripped wire,  tightened bolts, and trimmed zip ties.

And scraped across concrete more than I'd like. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/3d9f2ea3dae92a0419e8dbc1bb074379.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David on January 31, 2015, 09:02:44 AM
Used the Or ST to try and tighten a nut on a pair of tin snips. As the nut would not budge I quit before I rounded off the nut.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 31, 2015, 09:23:28 AM
Dashboard tools got some use today. Used the pin on a CT34 to unclog my windscreen washers. Tried to use it to realign them too, but it just bent the pin. Ended up using the point of the Core's can opener to lever them into position, and the pliers to help straighten out the pin
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on January 31, 2015, 10:33:02 PM
Installed new license plate lights. I don't know what the buzz is about blocking the numbers during a photo???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on February 01, 2015, 06:18:45 AM
An elderly widow asked me for help as I was walking past her house today.  She needed to replace the 9 volt battery in her garage door operator's outside keypad, but the battery door was stuck shut.

I used a Leatherman #2 pry tool to pry open the battery door.  Then, I employed the Gerber MP600's pliers to widen the contact on the replacement battery so it would snap onto the connector properly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 05, 2015, 04:36:28 AM
I used my new Swisstool a few times today, which is unusual for me.  Also, the majority of the uses were only possible due to the ability to extend the handles for extra reach, which is one of my primary preferences in a MT overall.  I used the awl and extended handle to spear and pick up a piece of food I dropped on the floor under my desk.  Used the file with extended handle to attempt to reach an envelope jammed up in our mail folding/inserting machine.  Also used the phillips driver with extended handle to reach an itch on my back.  I opened a few boxes with the blades. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: turnsouth on February 15, 2015, 01:27:50 AM
Making stir fry and the hotel knife couldn't cut it...
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/14/2f12505d4fe4530c9024f2ab31c55ae5.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on February 15, 2015, 08:49:33 AM
Making stir fry and the hotel knife couldn't cut it...

Hope you're keeping well mate.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 15, 2015, 10:15:21 AM
Installed new license plate lights. I don't know what the buzz is about blocking the numbers during a photo???

Me either.

Of course I used Monrogue's license plate number to track where he lives so there is that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Singh on February 15, 2015, 04:50:19 PM
 I needed sharp scissors for precise trimming of fletching tape and feathers. As far as multitools go, nothing beats SAK scissors.

Hail to the king, baby.



(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/sx975/sakfletch_zps7aca0f32.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 15, 2015, 05:38:17 PM
Installed new license plate lights. I don't know what the buzz is about blocking the numbers during a photo???

Me either.

Of course I used Monrogue's license plate number to track where he lives so there is that.
You didn't have to do that.....just check the Members Map ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 15, 2015, 05:39:14 PM
I needed sharp scissors for precise trimming of fletching tape and feathers. As far as multitools go, nothing beats SAK scissors.

Hail to the king, baby.



(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/sx975/sakfletch_zps7aca0f32.jpg)
I can't argue with that statement :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on February 15, 2015, 11:56:35 PM
Today was a busy day doing things around the house after a night of very little sleep - mainly for my wife. Our house has a new ruler you see, this little milk vampire below. He is five weeks old now. Things are different with him around and we’re still adjusting.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=140765;image)
 

I used these to accomplish the tasks at hand. There’s a ball of string and a pair of 180mm Knipex Cobra water pump pliers missing from the picture, you have to take my word for those.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=140767;image)

We need all the extra space we can get in the kitchen so I got this plastic basket from the fruit market to make something for storing fruits and vegetables outside in the balcony. I used an old plastic sack cut to size, some string to attach the pieces on 3 of the basket’s sides, two pieces of a broken marble slate I had laying around for added stability and some Velcro tape to make a sort of lid for this contraption. This project is not finished yet, it works fine but needs refining. The Swisstool did perfectly well. That awl is sharp, it could cut the fabric evenly to enlarge the holes it put on it.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=140769;image)

To be continued..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on February 16, 2015, 12:00:57 AM
Then it was time to install our new electric appliance in the kitchen. It’s a Hoover stick vacuum cleaner. There are some holes on the tiles already so I used the SwissTool’s  Phillips screwdriver to set one screw on the charger / holder’s upper side  and the PE blade to cut some Velcro tape and fix the charger / holder’s lower side. Using the Velcro tape here was somewhat tricky. The SwissTool did perfectly well.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=140773;image)

Finally, it was time to remove our old washing machine because the new one is supposed to arrive tomorrow. The Swisstool opened the lid covering the cables that power up the unit and undid the screws keeping said cables in place. This machine is about 25 five years old. Here’s where the Cobra was needed. Totally recommended tool :tu: The SwissTool did perfectly well.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=140775;image)

Sorry for the long post.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 16, 2015, 12:34:54 AM
You gave that Swisstool a good workout I'd say.  A new baby certainly is an adjustment ;). Hope all is going well buddy :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 16, 2015, 03:17:03 AM
Nothing. Nadda, zip, squirt, dry hump, zilch.

Same thing since almost everyday since I got moved into the TOC. Lame.

Starting to feel like Kam or Monrogue.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 16, 2015, 03:43:56 AM
Nothing. Nadda, zip, squirt, dry hump, zilch.

Same thing since almost everyday since I got moved into the TOC. Lame.

Starting to feel like Kam or Monrogue.  :facepalm:
You should be so lucky ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on February 16, 2015, 04:57:14 AM
Tightened some allen fasteners on a scooter with the Surge and bit kit.  Wave was used to cut denim and jute for charring. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yadda on February 16, 2015, 05:48:47 AM
Used the scissors on my Style CS to cut weatherstripping for the attic door.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on February 16, 2015, 11:53:20 AM
You gave that Swisstool a good workout I'd say.  A new baby certainly is an adjustment ;). Hope all is going well buddy :)

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Well, the SwissTool is a beast and those tasks were fairly easy. Still, it takes some amount of construction quality for tools to breeze through tasks. I got that ST from lowtech recently -thanks, man- as my go-to beater MT. Very handy  :drool:

As for the little one, so far so good, my friend. He's having some trouble sleeping sometimes and we're already experiencing belly aches but in general I think the three of us are getting along well. Thank you for your concern. I trust you and the girls are doing well?  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 16, 2015, 03:10:15 PM
You gave that Swisstool a good workout I'd say.  A new baby certainly is an adjustment ;). Hope all is going well buddy :)

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Well, the SwissTool is a beast and those tasks were fairly easy. Still, it takes some amount of construction quality for tools to breeze through tasks. I got that ST from lowtech recently -thanks, man- as my go-to beater MT. Very handy  :drool:

As for the little one, so far so good, my friend. He's having some trouble sleeping sometimes and we're already experiencing belly aches but in general I think the three of us are getting along well. Thank you for your concern. I trust you and the girls are doing well?  :cheers:
Yeah, it is a beast, and I'm enjoying my new one as well, even though it's more than I need.  Glad your family is doing well.  Me and mine are doing fine as well buddy :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on February 16, 2015, 03:21:24 PM
Used my Spirit to help install a new night latch on a gate here at work - made good use of the in line philips, the pry and the pliers. It's a lovely tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on February 17, 2015, 12:48:58 PM
Yeah, it is a beast, and I'm enjoying my new one as well, even though it's more than I need.  Glad your family is doing well.  Me and mine are doing fine as well buddy :)
Yes, I saw you got a SwissTool and I've been meaning to tell you I think it's too much to carry around. I plan on using mine around the house and bringing it along on any trips by car I might take. As for EDC I'll stick to my Spirit.

I'm glad things are fine at home :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on February 28, 2015, 10:08:07 PM
I was bored last night so I made a sleeve for my EDC Pioneer. I'd been meaning to make one for some time.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=141525;image)

I used a piece of leather, a piece of cotton-polyester ripstop cloth for lining, some waxed cotton jewelry cord and my Swisstool to pull the yarn needle through the materials. The scissors on the Moneyclip cut both the piece of leather and the ripstop cloth smoothly  :tu: The paper magazine pictured served as my workbench.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=141521;image)

At first I just meant to see how things would go with that needle as I intended to make something using two pieces of leather and ripstop but I realised that doing so would require much more detailed work. So, I didn't give it much thought. I worked on that thing for about 20 minutes, pushing the needle against the magazine and pulling it with the Swisstool.

This was my first attempt at working with leather and I must say I'm quite happy with the result even if it seems a little primitive.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=141523;image)

As a side note, the SwissTool was very handy. I was afraid to use normal pliers for fear of breaking the needle. The SwissTool didn't leave any marks on it. I managed to push the wood saw enough to bend it and get it to become stuck under the pliers spring twice as I was pressing down on the handles. I'm almost certain the SwissTool's weight helped get the job done faster. I have a notion that the Spirit wouldn't do so well. I intend to find that out. Stay tuned  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on March 01, 2015, 04:21:17 PM
Fitting the AC vent in my mothers car.
From the factory it is clipped in place from the side of the occupants but because some one slammed on it it was pushed behind the dashboard, last time i tried it with my hands but i could not grip it hard enough. Friday i recieved my leatherman wave and tought i could try it again. This time i could pull it through while bending the clips inward. After that i clicked it in place and it fits like new.

The small things in life is where an MT is for, that annoying plastic clip on some packaging materials, that knot that wont untie or the wheel of my bike that is pulled to one side because i put to much force on the pedals again. You wont restore a classic car with it.
Altough many of my friends tink it is supposed to do that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on March 01, 2015, 04:51:24 PM
LOL. 


I rarely use my MT's as they were designed, they usually get used prying or twisting, hammering, picking, whatever I need to get me out of whatever jam I'm in. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on March 01, 2015, 07:09:17 PM
LOL. 


I rarely use my MT's as they were designed, they usually get used prying or twisting, hammering, picking, whatever I need to get me out of whatever jam I'm in.

I agree, when there is a problem they usealy are able to solve it.
Except for the two times i broke pliers and that time when i broke a saw.
I actually did restore a car partialy with a swisstool x.
Removed a lot of glue with the chisel and over torqued the thick flathead many times, i am still amazed that thing never broke on me.
I rarely use a dedicated tool, i always use a MT, even if that means they are going to have job where the desingers didn't itend them for.
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Post by: Monrogue on March 05, 2015, 05:02:18 AM
The Swisstool got a little use today.  I used the chisel to scrape a couple old sticker labels off of a couple old copier machines we're throwing away.  I used the awl to pop a few air filled packing things, and the ruler to measure the width of a 3-ring binder as I wasn't sure of what size it was exactly.  Serrated blade to slit the film on a microwave meal, and opened a box. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on March 05, 2015, 06:18:53 AM
Charge AL got used to cut some paracord.

Skeletool and nanolight? I used the light to flash a barge.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 06, 2015, 10:21:54 PM
Swisstool saw some action removing the blade arm from a paper cutter.  Pliers to remove a couple nuts, and both Phillips and large flathead for screws.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on March 08, 2015, 08:52:40 AM
Leatherman wave for opening cans of soup while camping.
And earlier that morning i had to cut sandpaper to make them fit to a machine.
You're knive blade doesn't get prettier when your'e doing that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 08, 2015, 09:41:19 AM
Leatherman wave for opening cans of soup while camping.
And earlier that morning i had to cut sandpaper to make them fit to a machine.
You're knive blade doesn't get prettier when your'e doing that.

Don't cut sandpaper, fold it in half or score the paper side and then tear it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on March 08, 2015, 10:15:11 AM
Leatherman wave for opening cans of soup while camping.
And earlier that morning i had to cut sandpaper to make them fit to a machine.
You're knive blade doesn't get prettier when your'e doing that.

Don't cut sandpaper, fold it in half or score the paper side and then tear it.

I know, but this wasn't the useual sand paper, it was glued on some sort of woven material, it would not tear, you could only cut it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 08, 2015, 10:18:06 AM
Leatherman wave for opening cans of soup while camping.
And earlier that morning i had to cut sandpaper to make them fit to a machine.
You're knive blade doesn't get prettier when your'e doing that.

Don't cut sandpaper, fold it in half or score the paper side and then tear it.

I know, but this wasn't the useual sand paper, it was glued on some sort of woven material, it would not tear, you could only cut it.

Fair enough mate.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on March 11, 2015, 07:58:15 PM
Used the Phillips driver on my MP425 to attach a new TV for my bedroom to its stand.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 15, 2015, 02:56:40 AM
I put the Diesel to work a bit at our house today.  The blade for a few cutting tasks, saw to start cutting a scrap piece of board so I could break it, and pliers to bend/torque a nail around until I pulled it from the board.  I should have gotten a pic as the BO tool looks nice, especially with a little dirt/dust on it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 16, 2015, 10:00:00 AM
Leatherman wave for opening cans of soup while camping.
And earlier that morning i had to cut sandpaper to make them fit to a machine.
You're knive blade doesn't get prettier when your'e doing that.

Don't cut sandpaper, fold it in half or score the paper side and then tear it.

I know, but this wasn't the useual sand paper, it was glued on some sort of woven material, it would not tear, you could only cut it.

That is why you keep a Gerber Diesel or Les Stroud around. The  care. hat way you don't have to jobs that ruin tools. That way you do not have to care.  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 16, 2015, 05:06:42 PM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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Post by: derekmac on March 16, 2015, 06:47:32 PM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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I hate when my but falls out.  :pok:  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 16, 2015, 07:37:06 PM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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I hate when my but falls out.  ok:  :rofl:
LOL!  I didn't notice that....should've said nut ;)

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Post by: dks on March 16, 2015, 09:12:57 PM
I cut off some ear hair with the Victorinox manager.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 17, 2015, 11:08:08 AM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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I hate when my but falls out.  ok:  :rofl:
LOL!  I didn't notice that....should've said nut ;)

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K-Tiz thinks he is a gangsta and wearing his jeans down around his knees?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 17, 2015, 01:44:58 PM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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I hate when my but falls out.  ok:  :rofl:
LOL!  I didn't notice that....should've said nut ;)

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K-Tiz thinks he is a gangsta and wearing his jeans down around his knees?
I ain't down with that trend >:(

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 17, 2015, 01:47:32 PM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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I hate when my but falls out.  ok:  :rofl:
LOL!  I didn't notice that....should've said nut ;)

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K-Tiz thinks he is a gangsta and wearing his jeans down around his knees?
I ain't down with that trend >:(

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Is it the lack of knees or something else?  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 17, 2015, 02:12:32 PM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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I hate when my but falls out.  ok:  :rofl:
LOL!  I didn't notice that....should've said nut ;)

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K-Tiz thinks he is a gangsta and wearing his jeans down around his knees?
I ain't down with that trend >:(

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Is it the lack of knees or something else?  :think:
You're on a roll now aren't you, lol.  Better call you butter ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 17, 2015, 04:26:26 PM
I just used the Swisstool's Phillips driver to fix a coworker's desk tray.  A screw and but had fallen out.

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I hate when my but falls out.  ok:  :rofl:
LOL!  I didn't notice that....should've said nut ;)

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K-Tiz thinks he is a gangsta and wearing his jeans down around his knees?
I ain't down with that trend >:(

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Is it the lack of knees or something else?  :think:

Hard for little people to sag there pants.

Only real options are pulled up or on the floor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on March 18, 2015, 09:34:10 PM
Used the Rebar at work today. Phillips to take down some mini blinds and serrated knife to cut some loose sheetrock paper prior to patching the wall before painting.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 18, 2015, 11:26:31 PM
Yesterday I used the Spirit's butterblade to cut a large floor mat in half.  It sliced through it with ease, but left a sticky mess all over the blade.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on March 19, 2015, 12:09:59 AM
Yesterday I used the Spirit's butterblade to cut a large floor mat in half.  It sliced through it with ease, but left a sticky mess all over the blade.

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Rubbing alcohol will take that stuff right off.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 19, 2015, 12:25:06 AM
Yesterday I used the Spirit's butterblade to cut a large floor mat in half.  It sliced through it with ease, but left a sticky mess all over the blade.

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Rubbing alcohol will take that stuff right off.
Sweet, thanks for the tip buddy :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on March 19, 2015, 12:28:48 AM
Yesterday I used the Spirit's butterblade to cut a large floor mat in half.  It sliced through it with ease, but left a sticky mess all over the blade.

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Rubbing alcohol will take that stuff right off.
Sweet, thanks for the tip buddy :)

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No worries. I was expecting you to say you already knew that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on March 19, 2015, 03:21:57 AM
Yesterday I used the Spirit's butterblade to cut a large floor mat in half.  It sliced through it with ease, but left a sticky mess all over the blade.

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Rubbing alcohol will take that stuff right off.
Sweet, thanks for the tip buddy :)

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No worries. I was expecting you to say you already knew that.

Well considering how much time I spend here, I've probably read it somewhere and just didn't retain it ;)  It doesn't help that I rarely get my MTs dirty like this. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on March 23, 2015, 10:16:38 PM
Me and the Mrs decided to replace or sliding door screen today. I used the Spirit X and Vic Rescue Tool to get the job done. I started using the Spirit's Phillips driver to take the screen of the track and the small driver to pull out the rubber seal (image 1). The Mrs bought a tool to push the screen and seal into place (image 2). I used the large driver/bottle opener to push in the corners (image 3). I used the blade on the Spirit to trim the excess screen and the finale with the Phillips driver on the Rescue Tool to reinstall hardware (image 4).
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Post by: zoidberg on March 24, 2015, 06:32:05 AM
Me and the Mrs decided to replace or sliding door screen today. I used the Spirit X and Vic Rescue Tool to get the job done. I started using the Spirit's Phillips driver to take the screen of the track and the small driver to pull out the rubber seal (image 1). The Mrs bought a tool to push the screen and seal into place (image 2). I used the large driver/bottle opener to push in the corners (image 3). I used the blade on the Spirit to trim the excess screen and the finale with the Phillips driver on the Rescue Tool to reinstall hardware (image 4).

Good work there Mr and Mrs 007.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on March 25, 2015, 08:28:02 AM
A gas barbecue? In Texas? Is that even legal?
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Post by: styx on March 25, 2015, 10:27:10 AM
Vic Hunter is on chilli duty today
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Post by: ToolJoe on March 25, 2015, 05:12:10 PM
The handle on one of the pots felt loose while I was doing dishes last night after dinner. I used my TL-29 screwdriver blade to tighten the screw in the handle.
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Post by: ducttapetech on March 25, 2015, 05:28:29 PM
The handle on one of the pots felt loose while I was doing dishes last night after dinner. I used my TL-29 screwdriver blade to tighten the screw in the handle.
So how are you liking the TL-29 so far?

Nate

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Post by: ToolJoe on March 25, 2015, 06:30:33 PM


  I like it. It seems like a more robust knife than the Crater and the Vic I have. I'm going to carry it instead of my Crater a couple days next week to see how it is.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GunnerJ on April 07, 2015, 03:41:44 PM
I used two MTs to take apart another and put it back together. Used my OHT and my schrade tough tool to take my PST apart and put a skeletool pocket clip on it

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 08, 2015, 11:54:58 PM
I used my Spirit as a mirror, which is a rather useful function, especially when needing to make sure there's no bat in the cave while in the elevator at work.....

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on April 08, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
I used my Spirit as a mirror, which is a rather useful function, especially when needing to make sure there's no bat in the cave while in the elevator at work.....

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Is that code for something???  :think:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 09, 2015, 12:02:12 AM
I used my Spirit as a mirror, which is a rather useful function, especially when needing to make sure there's no bat in the cave while in the elevator at work.....

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Is that code for something???  :think:

 :rofl:
Lol, yeah.  Checking to make sure there was nothing in my nose ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on April 11, 2015, 10:24:48 PM
Used the hard wire cutters on my Spirit to cut a broken spoke out of a friend's bike wheel when while out on a ride. Went through the stainless wire really easily.  :)

Unlike the pliers on my MP400 when I did the same thing a week ago and put a great big notch in the edge. :(
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mrynnr on April 11, 2015, 10:51:52 PM

Used the hard wire cutters on my Spirit to cut a broken spoke out of a friend's bike wheel when while out on a ride. Went through the stainless wire really easily.  :)

Unlike the pliers on my MP400 when I did the same thing a week ago and put a great big notch in the edge. :(
SPIRIT FTW!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on April 12, 2015, 07:32:47 AM

Used the hard wire cutters on my Spirit to cut a broken spoke out of a friend's bike wheel when while out on a ride. Went through the stainless wire really easily.  :)

Unlike the pliers on my MP400 when I did the same thing a week ago and put a great big notch in the edge. :(
SPIRIT FTW!

As per usual. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on April 15, 2015, 08:49:35 AM
I used my Spirit as a mirror, which is a rather useful function, especially when needing to make sure there's no bat in the cave while in the elevator at work.....

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Agreed. I have done the same as well as using the blade on a SAK as a mirror. When I did that I was using it as a mirror and using the scissors on my classic to trim some wild facial hairs.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 15, 2015, 02:19:03 PM
I used my Spirit as a mirror, which is a rather useful function, especially when needing to make sure there's no bat in the cave while in the elevator at work.....

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Agreed. I have done the same as well as using the blade on a SAK as a mirror. When I did that I was using it as a mirror and using the scissors on my classic to trim some wild facial hairs.
You gotta love Vic's mirror like finish ;)

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Post by: dks on April 15, 2015, 06:07:52 PM
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Post by: Obi1shinobee on April 15, 2015, 07:17:01 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on April 16, 2015, 12:17:56 AM
Used my spirit pliers on my daughters new guitar, the cap lifter on my monwoody to pry open some water meter hatches, my minimag to look out for wasps nests in the loft at work, and my opinel to prepare breakfast, lunch and supper.
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Post by: Monrogue on April 16, 2015, 12:44:42 AM
:drool: :drool: :drool:
Yummy :).

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Post by: dks on April 16, 2015, 10:23:04 PM
The Micra was used to fix the seat of a toy at the park..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on April 17, 2015, 03:16:16 AM
Well I found out the fuel return lines on my Duramax were leaking....so the OHT cut hoses, tightened hose clamps, and sat In an inch of diesel........
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Post by: Higgins617 on April 17, 2015, 03:30:47 AM
Well I found out the fuel return lines on my Duramax were leaking....so the OHT cut hoses, tightened hose clamps, and sat In an inch of diesel........

......... If you want to borrow my Dodge it's okay, you just have to admit you're jealous.
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Post by: NKlamerus on April 17, 2015, 03:31:39 AM
Well I found out the fuel return lines on my Duramax were leaking....so the OHT cut hoses, tightened hose clamps, and sat In an inch of diesel........

......... If you want to borrow my Dodge it's okay, you just have to admit you're jealous.
Not jealous even with leaking Return Lines I'm sure I could hook up a strap and drag you around
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on April 17, 2015, 03:33:54 AM
Well I found out the fuel return lines on my Duramax were leaking....so the OHT cut hoses, tightened hose clamps, and sat In an inch of diesel........

......... If you want to borrow my Dodge it's okay, you just have to admit you're jealous.
Not jealous even with leaking Return Lines I'm sure I could hook up a strap and drag you around

Hahahaha not fair! You got like 1,000 pounds on my truck, how about a drag race :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on April 17, 2015, 03:51:13 AM
Well I found out the fuel return lines on my Duramax were leaking....so the OHT cut hoses, tightened hose clamps, and sat In an inch of diesel........

......... If you want to borrow my Dodge it's okay, you just have to admit you're jealous.
Not jealous even with leaking Return Lines I'm sure I could hook up a strap and drag you around

Hahahaha not fair! You got like 1,000 pounds on my truck, how about a drag race :rofl:
Bring it on!!!!!

I'll rename my +120HP tune to the "Higgins Tune"

And I'll take the 1100 pounds of sandbags in my bed. I got so sick and tired of slipping when it rains that I pretty much always have 22 sandbags back there..............
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on April 17, 2015, 04:03:47 AM
Well I found out the fuel return lines on my Duramax were leaking....so the OHT cut hoses, tightened hose clamps, and sat In an inch of diesel........

......... If you want to borrow my Dodge it's okay, you just have to admit you're jealous.
Not jealous even with leaking Return Lines I'm sure I could hook up a strap and drag you around

Hahahaha not fair! You got like 1,000 pounds on my truck, how about a drag race :rofl:
Bring it on!!!!!

I'll rename my +120HP tune to the "Higgins Tune"

And I'll take the 1100 pounds of sandbags in my bed. I got so sick and tired of slipping when it rains that I pretty much always have 22 sandbags back there..............

I'd be honored lol, but my tired 4.7 is still more than enough to leave you sitting "like a rock"!!!

That is an impressive amount of sand!!!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 3F on April 17, 2015, 08:50:40 AM
I used the tweezers on my Classic to clean the saw blade on my Outdoorsman!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on April 18, 2015, 02:50:45 PM
Been out about putting up signs before the election here. My Spirit has been brilliant help. I've made extensive use of the saw, pliers, blade and awl in erecting the signs.
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Post by: Monrogue on April 18, 2015, 04:09:47 PM
Been out about putting up signs before the election here. My Spirit has been brilliant help. I've made extensive use of the saw, pliers, blade and awl in erecting the signs.

Oh no, are you running for mayor or whatever the equivalent is there? :ahhh
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Post by: Obi1shinobee on April 18, 2015, 05:24:02 PM
Been out about putting up signs before the election here. My Spirit has been brilliant help. I've made extensive use of the saw, pliers, blade and awl in erecting the signs.

Oh no, are you running for mayor or whatever the equivalent is there? :ahhh
:facepalm:
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Post by: dks on April 18, 2015, 05:38:46 PM
King  :D
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Post by: Monrogue on April 18, 2015, 06:19:35 PM
King  :D
King Mags?! :ahhh

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Post by: dks on April 18, 2015, 06:30:19 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: buck on April 18, 2015, 10:23:38 PM
I used the marlinspike on my Vic Boatsman to untie a gnarly knot in my tennis shoe.
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Post by: edcgear on April 18, 2015, 10:40:13 PM
Had problems with pump (fuel engine pump) that I use to pump some crude oil...

Didn't want to start. I used LM P4 and atwood to unscrew some parts and clean them...

After that used my vic to cut some tractor inner tube to secure leaking valve...

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on April 18, 2015, 10:53:30 PM
Been out about putting up signs before the election here. My Spirit has been brilliant help. I've made extensive use of the saw, pliers, blade and awl in erecting the signs.

Oh no, are you running for mayor or whatever the equivalent is there? :ahhh

High Lord Conquistador if you must know. I'm just putting up pictures of me in a cape. Hope I get in. Then I'll show em.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 18, 2015, 11:17:54 PM
Been out about putting up signs before the election here. My Spirit has been brilliant help. I've made extensive use of the saw, pliers, blade and awl in erecting the signs.

Oh no, are you running for mayor or whatever the equivalent is there? :ahhh

High Lord Conquistador if you must know. I'm just putting up pictures of me in a cape. Hope I get in. Then I'll show em.
How can you lose wearing a cape?  I mean really ;).

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Post by: magentus on April 18, 2015, 11:44:31 PM
Been out about putting up signs before the election here. My Spirit has been brilliant help. I've made extensive use of the saw, pliers, blade and awl in erecting the signs.

Oh no, are you running for mayor or whatever the equivalent is there? :ahhh

High Lord Conquistador if you must know. I'm just putting up pictures of me in a cape. Hope I get in. Then I'll show em.
How can you lose wearing a cape?  I mean really ;).

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I know right? I have a crown too but that will have to wait until after my triumph.
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Post by: magentus on April 19, 2015, 06:17:10 PM
Out again today putting up signs. My wife used her Farmer, my daughter used her new Explorer I just gave her, and I used my Monwoody and Spirit. We put up a ton of signs.
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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on April 20, 2015, 07:01:24 PM
Picked some wild prickly pears Saturday on the farm.....good starter
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Post by: SteveC on April 20, 2015, 11:30:57 PM
It was actually yesterday but I used my Rebar to put new license plates on my elderly neighbors car for her.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 20, 2015, 11:34:50 PM
Steve is on 999 posts!  :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on April 22, 2015, 07:31:26 AM
Used my Wave at the beach (ha, irony) to cut a board down for a pole holder.

Used the scissors on my Wave and Fuse to cut paracord.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on April 24, 2015, 09:27:27 PM
Been out on the campaign trail again this evening - Took my Spirit with me to saw timber, make holes with the awl, cut cable ties with the awesome butter blade and screw screws with the ....... wait fior it, screwdriver.

Doing this sign work for the election has really helped me appreciate the Spirit. I'll be so glad come May 7th though!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kirk13 on April 25, 2015, 12:35:07 AM
Picked some wild prickly pears Saturday on the farm.....good starter
(http://i58.tinypic.com/1599pt.jpg)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/6ptbtu.jpg)

Now there's something I thought I'd never see again!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on April 27, 2015, 04:54:20 PM
I used both my Crater C33t my TL-29 yesterday. I used the Crater to cut some bags of mulch for Mrs. TJ and the TL-29 screwdriver to open some paint cans.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on April 27, 2015, 06:41:35 PM
Used my Rebar to fix a loose lamp shade yesterday and to install a screen in a storm door today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on April 27, 2015, 07:26:57 PM
Cut Paracord like Butter  :drool: :drool: :gimme:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on April 29, 2015, 03:02:23 AM
I used my Sidekick screwdriver to help assemble a bicycle roller trainer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 30, 2015, 04:06:41 PM
I put my PST and uPioneer to use this morning at work while testing/fixing some used desk calculators.  The thrills of office work ;)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20150430_100147_035_zpsvr5nsfms.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20150430_100147_035_zpsvr5nsfms.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eddie1115 on April 30, 2015, 04:33:19 PM
Used my Wave last night to unwrap a dozen picture frames, then add brackets and wire to the backs, then thought about using to pound nails into the wall...but grabbed a hammer instead. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 03, 2015, 02:05:08 AM
I usedvthe MP400 scissors to snip tags on some new clothes.  Pliers to pull a couple twigs up from between boards on the deck, and to fix a clasp on a bracelet.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 03, 2015, 10:05:22 AM
I put my PST and uPioneer to use this morning at work while testing/fixing some used desk calculators.  The thrills of office work ;)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20150430_100147_035_zpsvr5nsfms.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20150430_100147_035_zpsvr5nsfms.jpg.html)

But not without an element of danger. You could get a nasty splinter off that plywood!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 03, 2015, 01:42:39 PM
I put my PST and uPioneer to use this morning at work while testing/fixing some used desk calculators.  The thrills of office work ;)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20150430_100147_035_zpsvr5nsfms.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20150430_100147_035_zpsvr5nsfms.jpg.html)

But not without an element of danger. You could get a nasty splinter off that plywood!
Whoa, I didn't realize how close I came to severe injury there :0. Thanks for pointing that out ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on May 03, 2015, 03:38:09 PM
Spirit X to trim my beard
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 04, 2015, 02:41:18 PM
Knifeless BO Diesel Mod for cutting garden wire and tightening up screws on the garden gate
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 04, 2015, 02:44:49 PM
I used the Surge to tighten the frying pan handle before cooking dinner.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 04, 2015, 03:09:07 PM
Used the Phillips on my MP600 to tighten the return arm on the office door.  Damn thing was driving me crazy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on May 05, 2015, 08:09:18 PM
Used the Phillips on my MP600 to tighten the return arm on the office door.  Damn thing was driving me crazy.

Ok I will say it since nobody else is.

Buddy, that drive already happened.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 06, 2015, 01:17:54 AM
Used the Phillips on my MP600 to tighten the return arm on the office door.  Damn thing was driving me crazy.

Ok I will say it since nobody else is.

Buddy, that drive already happened.

Where is a coffee spittin smiley when I need it.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 06, 2015, 03:10:35 PM
Used the Phillips on my MP600 to tighten the return arm on the office door.  Damn thing was driving me crazy.

Ok I will say it since nobody else is.

Buddy, that drive already happened.

Where is a coffee spittin smiley when I need it.  :D

Far from the first time I've heard that observation..... :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 06, 2015, 04:09:28 PM
  I used the pliers on my Vic Hercules to remove two watch pins from the band of a watch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 09, 2015, 11:35:21 PM
Used my MUT with T-20 driver to change the bolts and jaws on my Oakley Jawbone sunglasses. Out are the blue bolts and white jaws and in with chrome bolts with blue jaws now. 8) 8) 8) :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 10, 2015, 01:57:58 AM
Helped a neighbour replace his outside light. Had to salvage an old electrical box to build a three way waterproof junction box, reroute some cables, and repair his porch roof.

Lots of dedicated tools used, but the MP426 mod proved extremely useful too, cutting cables, twisting and trimming single core twin and earth, salvaging the old connection box, clipping cable ties, pulling old cable clips. You certainly appreciate multitools more when you face surprise challenges up a ladder. The OHO pliers were very useful
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on May 10, 2015, 05:50:06 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on May 11, 2015, 04:27:51 PM
I used my Spirit and Opinel today while putting together and installing 3 25m hosereels at work.

I used the Opi to cut the hose to length between the reel and the tap, then the Spirit to screw various bits together and then fix the reels to the wall.

I didn't take pics as I'm sure it wouldn't go down well with my residents  :facepalm:

They can't even see the point of me carrying a Multitool or SAK around despite the miriad times I have fixed something for them with it. Oh well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 11, 2015, 07:37:47 PM
I used the scissors on my Hercules to cut extra nylon cord from the weed whacker.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on May 15, 2015, 06:15:49 PM
My Schrade Tough Tool is on work duty as of now, so it probably saw the most use in a single day of any of my tools. Had to weed whack for 4 hours, with the wrong string so there was a lot of replacing done. Small driver pushed the broken ends out, pliers grabbed them.

Then had to demo two stair sets and forgot my tool bag so only had the Tough Tool and a size 13 boot, used the busted phillips to successfully take out about 50 screws, then a swift boot dealt with the nails.

Then I set up 4 swing sets using just that and a pair of Channel locks. Pretty interesting day for the poor old girl, but it worked quite well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BASguy on May 15, 2015, 10:42:39 PM
Used the Spirit remove and replace a chilled water valve actuator.  It handled all the screws, connectors, bolts, and re-wiring without a support team.  Was on a rooftop trying to beat a sand storm that was blowing in and didn't want to have to make a run to the van and back to get dedicated tools.  He wasn't the right tool for every aspect of the job, but he was the one that got it done right and in time.  Well played Vic.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 15, 2015, 11:00:05 PM
I hope you guys wear safety goggles whilst weed whacking... I know I always will from now on: http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/68540142/nail-shoots-into-eye-after-weedwhacker-accident
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JNieporte on May 16, 2015, 02:16:58 AM
Rebat helped with some plumbing chores today. Trimming PVC pipe, undoing a stuck nut, and cleaning out the old 90 degree joint with the reamer. Then we sawed through some old PVC pipe so it was small enough to throw away. Then the Rebar had to go to bed because it slipped while closing and gave me a blood blister.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on May 16, 2015, 03:55:25 PM
Farmer to kill a few wires
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 17, 2015, 01:47:40 PM
Actually mrs. Tj used it but she used my crater c33t to cut some holes near the belt loops to loosen up my pants before a formal banquet last night. The pants are a little form fitting for a lack of better terms.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 17, 2015, 01:51:14 PM
I used the Spirit X to uninstall a towel dispenser at the shop and reinstall a new one
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on May 21, 2015, 07:37:50 AM
I had to make an extension for a guitar cable this evening so I used the Spirit X knife and wire cutters to strip the wire and the pliers to crimp the jack to the wire.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 21, 2015, 04:23:58 PM
I used the awl on my Tinker to open up a container of ground turkey for dinner last night.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 24, 2015, 12:04:57 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/be328392c05cdcacccaa27133f2c6121.jpg)

Weekend project with my son. School woodwork project. ST Spirit doing much of work. S.T. Dupont keep him company...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 24, 2015, 01:16:04 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/946851d737138736dd5874091e8eacda.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on May 24, 2015, 01:24:08 PM
Elective woodworking class, technical culture class (or what ever the hell it's called these days), some hybrid bridge building class?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 24, 2015, 04:21:24 PM
Elective woodworking class, technical culture class (or what ever the hell it's called these days), some hybrid bridge building class?


(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/e3dec1089aaf2504b7ce8d6e9eed4fca.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/9ab77a5984c114b6d3fc9abda388c858.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/7c83b2926155049ac0eed495bf31dc5e.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/2af9954a42f1fb3da88748b830c4f7e7.jpg)

JCB yellow
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 24, 2015, 04:56:06 PM
Now drying...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/d12246fda78cb93874330f3b5755e1ab.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/527c26d60178e6b58fe2d27cff1258bf.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/4e552fb32c91ebb5cc812a169ada5e37.jpg)

After that finish touch...

Black permanent marker and JCB on top
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Don Pablo on May 27, 2015, 04:18:01 PM
I used my Hiker.

Task: Opening a tin with the can opener.

Preformance: 9/10, it takes practice to do this sort if thing nicely with any can opener.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leg0man on May 28, 2015, 01:34:07 AM
I used the diamond file on my Wave to sharpen my SOG Trident.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 28, 2015, 05:55:43 PM
Mrs. TJ used the scissors on my Hercules to cut some roses out of the garden.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Miknitro on May 29, 2015, 01:28:50 AM
I felt so stupid doing this action shot lol...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/ceaebcd3f1de3309e79bd4ddc1a51fc6.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/7a702bcc35f01e0e81a0cc52566f669c.jpg)

With a new plug, she was angry and ready to chase dogs and rabbits...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/eb6f6595215df432d34034fcf625d288.jpg)

Maybe a late run later...not sure I trust my anti-runaway on old batteries.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/4d550e1a2c41b469045a11a902a78d35.jpg)

Sorry for picture spam, if it's too much I'll remove them guys?
I'm just excited, been a while since I fired up the little angel.

Have a great day all.

Mike

Sent from my SHIELD Tablet

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on May 31, 2015, 12:09:11 PM
Fixing door stopper on garage...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/bd893ddb276eb449d0c756fcf3c19537.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/ea58dd8c2a87527abec3743d4ff052e9.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/0ccc523055e6445aba6cb035f6248e36.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 31, 2015, 01:45:05 PM
Nice! I like that set up.

@ Miknitro, nice shots. No such thing as pic spam. More the better.
Nate
That's us mobile
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on May 31, 2015, 05:34:19 PM
Swisstool X to peel an apple and cut an banana.

Those banana juices are really agresssive on steel.
My leatherman wave blade has an orange/brown colour. Although the Swisstool does a better job because it has an polished blade it still has a couple of tiny grey spots.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on June 01, 2015, 07:45:34 PM
Used my C33T to cut open my burrito wrapper for lunch.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on June 01, 2015, 07:49:17 PM
I used the serrated blade on my Rebar while installing vinyl gutter guards this morning to trim them to size.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 03, 2015, 10:11:36 PM
I used the ST300 and the Pruner to unbox and set up  new Freezer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on June 03, 2015, 11:55:14 PM
Used the TTi to remove plastic clip from a plush toy for my kid
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 04, 2015, 02:25:35 AM
I used the MP600 PS pliers to kill a spider.  Wish I'd had my phone on me to get a pic.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 04, 2015, 02:27:42 AM
I used the MP600 PS pliers to kill a spider.  Wish I'd had my phone on me to get a pic.

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:twak:  Don't kill spiders!  :rant:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 04, 2015, 06:36:59 AM
I used the MP600 PS pliers to kill a spider.  Wish I'd had my phone on me to get a pic.

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:twak:  Don't kill spiders!  :rant:
Sorry, it was him or me man :ahhh

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on June 04, 2015, 11:53:40 AM
I used the MP600 PS pliers to kill a spider.  Wish I'd had my phone on me to get a pic.

 :twak:  Don't kill spiders!  :rant:

I kill all Redbacks and White Spot spiders on sight (they can have a nasty bite), all the rest get left alone (if outside) or taken outside (if they are large). I quite like "Jumping Jack" spiders, it can be quite entertaining when they are chasing a fly that is bigger than them.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on June 04, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
I used the MP600 PS pliers to kill a spider.  Wish I'd had my phone on me to get a pic.

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 :o How big of a spider was it Mo? Obviously big enough to warrant a photo of you battling with it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 04, 2015, 01:05:27 PM
I used the MP600 PS pliers to kill a spider.  Wish I'd had my phone on me to get a pic.

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 :o How big of a spider was it Mo? Obviously big enough to warrant a photo of you battling with it.
Yeah man, it almost took the pliers away from me on my first attempt :ahhh
But I remained strong and got the upper hand.....

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 04, 2015, 01:10:12 PM
And the epic continues...

Nate
That's us mobile

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on June 04, 2015, 01:30:40 PM
Screen installation today.

(http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t366/bennyp4036/045018A9-594C-4A3B-B858-E093B23FE9EA_zpsiehb3w9l.jpg) (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/bennyp4036/media/045018A9-594C-4A3B-B858-E093B23FE9EA_zpsiehb3w9l.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 04, 2015, 01:34:01 PM
That's a cool pic! Nice load out too.

Nate
That's us mobile

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 04, 2015, 02:00:15 PM
And the epic continues...

Nate
That's us mobile
Lol :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 04, 2015, 02:24:07 PM
Lol!

Nate
That's us mobile

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on June 05, 2015, 02:20:58 PM
Cutt some brass rod to length with my Spirit so I can make more Pioneer pivots
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/311/18487439215_723616f4bd.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uaEXzZ)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kampfer on June 09, 2015, 08:19:21 PM
Up on a ladder today to install some fire alarm devices, made me realized I could deploy or close every tool on mini surge with just one hand.

Yes we are short handed, I don't go out to actually work on job site unless I have to.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AlephZero on June 10, 2015, 06:09:23 PM
Used my explorer to put together a room divider, tho im wondering why saks don't have hex drivers :D

Almost wore my fingers out with the damn short hex driver.... :rant:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cool123 on June 11, 2015, 07:39:35 AM
I use a Leatherman MICRA, which I used for my outdoors.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Weasel on June 11, 2015, 09:43:55 PM
Used my Swisstool to build up a little tricycle for my daughter
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on June 11, 2015, 09:52:49 PM
Used my swisstool as an camera stand for my iphone, the 90 degree function really comes in handy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: alexTOOL on June 14, 2015, 01:11:32 PM
One of the strangest things I would have ever imagined.  :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

Last night was the birthday of a friend and her wife organized a dinner in a restaurant for us, their friends (the place was nearly empty, only us (fortunately))

At the end of the night two guys who like jokes very much gave him his birthday present.
It was a bit embarrasing...  :whistle:
.
.
.
.
.
.
a pair of sexy handcuffs like this:

(http://i57.tinypic.com/2lj0pbs.jpg)

My friend try them on, and the cuffs detached in two inmediately (the chain broke apart).
Smiles, laughs, shouts and jokes (50 shades of Gray style  :P)

When he used the mechanism or the keys to open them only one of the two parts of the handcuffs worked, because the other was so tight that it was impossible to open, it was totally blocked and broken.

People used keys to try to open it and no way.
Somebody started to deform one of the two little steel plates of them prying with a key (the handcuffs are made in two parts, stamped thin plate, attached together).

I pull out my Letherman PS4 and everybody was shocked (laughing, calling "hey, McGyver!!!", and so on..., you know what I mean).

The PS4 opened than plate like butter I was very surprised how strong could be...!

At the end of the guys confessed to me that he also carried a Mini Victorinox (perhaps a Classic or similar), so I was not alone, he told me.

I was seen like a mix between McGyver and a friki by women (except for 1 of them who is a policewoman and told me he carried tools at her work) but I think guys liked (typical)
I don´t care.
It depends on the people, I have received very positive reactions in other situations (including women)

P.S.: I am sure I could have opened by prying with a simple key but I wanted to test my PS4.
TEST PASSED!!!  :tu: :tu: :tu:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 14, 2015, 01:53:56 PM
Some lite electric work...

MiniTool and Ritchartz...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/dd8429a89530398708a828b30ba93923.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/ae5656bd83ddc655c032f18d7bd097f5.jpg)

Though at the end Stanley pocket screwdriver jumped to help while this one screw is deeply recessed

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/8c12889946dab5a2ebf98a3bc36e2aaa.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 14, 2015, 02:59:24 PM
Nice work you two!

Nate
That's us mobile

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on June 15, 2015, 02:30:00 AM
I have one of those Stanley screwdrivers also, they're awesome! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on June 15, 2015, 02:40:32 AM
I have one of those Stanley screwdrivers also, they're awesome! :tu:

Agreed. I have a few as well.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on June 15, 2015, 03:06:49 AM
I have one of those Stanley screwdrivers also, they're awesome! :tu:

Agreed. I have a few as well.

me too  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 15, 2015, 05:24:58 PM
yesterday...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on June 15, 2015, 05:25:49 PM
and, yes, all my troubles did seem so far away after drinking all that beer   :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAK Guy on June 15, 2015, 05:53:09 PM
yesterday...

...all my troubles seemed so far away....
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr Biriyani on June 15, 2015, 11:56:01 PM
I did use my Rebar and Topeak mini 9 to fix and repair some on all of my three bikes.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on June 16, 2015, 12:10:22 AM
I did use my Rebar and Topeak mini 9 to fix and repair some on all of my three bikes.
I never leave home without mine :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on June 16, 2015, 02:42:17 AM
My GAK had a full day cutting straps, prying open crates, threatening my computer..... ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Neko2 on June 16, 2015, 04:32:13 AM
My Surge took a couple parts off of the digital press so I could clear out a sheet of paper that was very much where it didn't belong. 
On my lunch I filed down the kick on a couple proud blades of my Böker carver with the diamond file on the Surge.
Oh and I used the sewing eye on my SAK Explorer awl to thread the twine back through the balk on my son's paddle ball.

All in all a good multitool day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 360BT on June 16, 2015, 06:07:07 AM
Used my Squirt PS4 to lower the charcoal rack in my grill. It was hot.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sweety-Sama on June 17, 2015, 02:59:34 PM
I used my vic classics knife to cut the adhesive tape, I use to put on the folder to tape the information page at the front for the construction file.


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Using a future communicator stolen from the NCC-1701
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 21, 2015, 02:51:27 PM
Today fixing extension cord...

Stanley for deep recessed screws (I really appreciate magnetic tip)
Victorinox small blade for isolating tape cutting
Leatherman MiniTool for wite cutting
Atwood for wire strapping

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/7cf0032515395893f9af843daeaf8e8b.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/a4b3752654450fec34fd791f8ccc6c51.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/829e6f01c44a567364d4c5900cbd19fc.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 21, 2015, 04:09:28 PM
And one more chore.

Old rakija bottle needed cork fitting so LM and VIC job...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/ed292405111498a43deb39d0d9cc144c.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/dac72c4c02facbd755bd5e33fc10e2b9.jpg)

Job done

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on June 21, 2015, 04:10:31 PM
Yesterday, I used my Rebar blade to open up our new lawnmower.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Weasel on June 21, 2015, 08:21:19 PM
I used my swisstools wood saw to remove some overhanging tree branches at my father in laws  house. The Swisstool did a faultless job. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Weasel on June 25, 2015, 10:42:55 PM
Used my Swisstool to repair my sons bike , the wheel nuts had come loose and the chair had come off.
The Swisstool pliers did a fine job on the wheel nuts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on June 26, 2015, 02:35:53 AM
used my PST to help remove an Astro XTL 5000 radio from a fire truck
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on June 27, 2015, 03:40:22 PM
Used my Spirit and Pioneer to help fit a towel rail in the bathroom:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/426/18580164383_11ed34e400_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uiScxM)

(Used the file to take a chunk out of my index finger at the same time too ::) )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: edcgear on June 29, 2015, 06:57:41 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/29/b7cfd9a726999b0da360017bf0df72c8.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eddie1115 on June 29, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
Back at my in-laws, I was putting together a guest bed that they bought at Ikea.  ST300 provided a blade to open all the packaging, phillips and flat drivers, hex bit w/ adapter, pliers, and even pounded in little plastic dowels.  No pictures, but I did have a nice chat with my father-in-law about why he needs one  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 30, 2015, 02:05:06 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/29/b7cfd9a726999b0da360017bf0df72c8.jpg)
Cool pic!

Nate
That's us mobile

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on July 01, 2015, 03:55:18 AM
Riding by bike home from work earlier, one of the pedals nearly fell off! >:( The nut holding the arm to the bike had worked itself almost completely off.  My MP600's pliers got it tight enough to make it home and to a socket set. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on July 02, 2015, 02:43:25 AM
Used my Wave a million times opening boxes and assembling a Canon copier. Those machines have way to many pieces.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on July 02, 2015, 02:45:19 AM
Used my Blast today to unscrew the cable, cable from the receiver and the wall. Don't know why it was on so tight.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on July 02, 2015, 03:36:08 PM
I used the nail file on my Vic Executive yesterday evening to file down some mold flashing where the parts were cut from the parts trees on an RC truck with my son last night. Shock pistons with flashing = fail.

I find myself using nail files for plastics and soft metals more than fingernails. (or toenails, hehehe)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on July 03, 2015, 07:15:28 PM
You know that thing where every now and then you get a call from a friend in need, and have to go help do a crappy job?

My friends' house got flooded with about 6" of water in their basement from a recent heavy rain. We had to go help with the clean-up. The floor was covered in about a quarter inch of silt and maybe a hundred pounds of leaves. Most of the work was sweeping and mopping, but my Explorer got a good workout, including...

Cutting open packages of new mops, rubber gloves, etc. Cutting a garden hose. Using the hook to pull up the drain cover to get the last of the nasty washed down the drain. The scissor blades then got to help remove mud from under my fingernails. Once cleaned up, the small blade got to help open a sushi package.

And... the philips helped tighten up a loose armrest on my friends' chair while we enjoyed some adult beverages for a job well done.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stealth007s on July 03, 2015, 10:52:39 PM
I used my Swiss Tool Spirit X to put a grill together for the weekend festivities. Rebar did help a little in the action too.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 04, 2015, 01:07:07 AM
I noticed my apple tree was starting to buckle on certain branches under the weight of the still forming apples. It's not a huge crop, just a fairly young tree. I grabbed some string and some soft coated gardening wire to tie all the branches in so they are helping to support each other. I don't know how well this will go as there's still a couple of months till they're liable to be ready, and this is the first time the tree has had fruit (only four years old).

It was a Sideclip that cut the wire and string
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on July 04, 2015, 04:47:16 AM
I disassembled and reassembled my Waltham model 1883 twice, using the micro screwdriver and chisel on my Swisschamp, and why I don't quite know! Boredom, possibly?!


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on July 04, 2015, 05:43:55 AM
I had just drilled a hole in the leg socket of a Weber kettle grill. But the hole turned out to be a bit small for the first screw I tried, and I twisted the head off with the impact driver.

I used the pliers on the Victorinox CyberTool 34 to back the rest of the screw out.

I also use the small blade to mark a few points on an old oak broom handle for where I would cut if off with a jigsaw. I was planning to make new handles for the grill, as the old wood ones were rotted out. Didn't get too far though, as the steaks were done first. Come to think of it, I could've used the pen to do that marking...  :think:

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/image_zps1g9osgpw.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Knives/image_zps1g9osgpw.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Knives/image_zpswsypkm4l.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Knives/image_zpswsypkm4l.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 04, 2015, 05:26:04 PM
Spirit X

Knife to unpack new kitchen appliances (fridge, freezer, and slow cooker)
Phillips screwdriver to reverse freezer door (can opener to prise off blanking plugs)
Pliers to cut moulded plug off washing machine, and plug and a length of flex from an extension lead. Correction: I used dedicated pliers here
Wire stripper on chisel and small screwdriver to connect the two (extending the cable)
Phillips and small screwdriver to remove and refit a plug on the fridge after routing the cable through to a switched fused spur.
Awl to scribe a section of laminate flooring to be chopped out
Bottle opener for accessing a well deserved beer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: claws42 on July 10, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
I used my Huntsman, Style CS, and Opinel No.9 to cut a universal screen protector down to size. A team effort! :D

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on July 31, 2015, 08:37:16 PM
With my new Leatherman Rebar, I

Cut a cable:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspocttjqy.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspocttjqy.jpg.html)


Squished it round again; it flattened a bit when I cut it:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsycrxvyml.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsycrxvyml.jpg.html)


Used the knife to strip the jacket and cut the strings:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxtuepjnm.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxtuepjnm.jpg.html)


Used the hard wire cutter to strip the individual strands:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbfaqlavr.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbfaqlavr.jpg.html)


Ready for connection!

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxb8evjik.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxb8evjik.jpg.html)


Is it me, or is the wire stripping notch in the LM can opener 94% useless?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on July 31, 2015, 08:42:32 PM
Wouldn't cutting the insulation be easier with the notch on the can opener?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on July 31, 2015, 09:36:10 PM
Wouldn't cutting the insulation be easier with the notch on the can opener?

I'll try it next time, but I don't think so.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 06, 2015, 03:33:18 AM
I used the MP600's file to pry open a can of polyurethane tonight.  Used the scissors to cut some fine sandpaper as well.  Then later discovered a splinter in my finger and used my Rogueneer's tweezers to pull it out.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 07, 2015, 02:15:38 PM
Wouldn't cutting the insulation be easier with the notch on the can opener?

I tried it the other day. It works surprisingly well. I'm not sure how it'll work on building wiring with that really tough clear-coated insulation, but I'm going to try that too, first chance I get.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on August 07, 2015, 06:13:13 PM
Wouldn't cutting the insulation be easier with the notch on the can opener?

I tried it the other day. It works surprisingly well. I'm not sure how it'll work on building wiring with that really tough clear-coated insulation, but I'm going to try that too, first chance I get.

Great. I know the notch on my Spirit worked really well if there was enough wire to twist in the first place.

Also congrats on the 1k. Now it's time for the lard and the chicken
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 08, 2015, 07:57:35 PM
It has not been a great day in Smaug's Lair.

My 3 year-old Daughter had a 102 fever when I picked her up from daycare yesterday. This morning, she was like new...for 2 hours, then got the fever back and became really whiney. Fed her twice, watched 1.5 Disney movies, and now she's down for the nap.

Doesn't look like I'm going to get out and have a chance to really put my MT to good use, but I did use the small screwdriver to break the seal on a bottle of kids' acetaminophen to help knock her fever down while she sleeps. Those shrink wrap seals are pretty tight sometimes; there's no WAY I could've gotten this one with a fingernail.

In the background, you can see the half-eaten PB&J rice cake she had for lunch.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssiywcak0.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssiywcak0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on August 09, 2015, 07:27:54 AM
Used my spartan lite to open my brand new old model Lm Juice S2.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on August 09, 2015, 02:05:39 PM
It has not been a great day in Smaug's Lair.

My 3 year-old Daughter had a 102 fever when I picked her up from daycare yesterday. This morning, she was like new...for 2 hours, then got the fever back and became really whiney. Fed her twice, watched 1.5 Disney movies, and now she's down for the nap.

Doesn't look like I'm going to get out and have a chance to really put my MT to good use, but I did use the small screwdriver to break the seal on a bottle of kids' acetaminophen to help knock her fever down while she sleeps. Those shrink wrap seals are pretty tight sometimes; there's no WAY I could've gotten this one with a fingernail.

In the background, you can see the half-eaten PB&J rice cake she had for lunch.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssiywcak0.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssiywcak0.jpg.html)


Hope your daughter is doing better today !
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on August 09, 2015, 05:28:26 PM
Removed the carburetor from a hedge trimmer four times. I tried to fix it for someone.
But these carbs are a disaster. I do rather work on a 1000cc motorcycle than a 35cc strimmer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on August 09, 2015, 05:34:10 PM
Used my OG Wave to fix the ignitor on my gas grill.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 09, 2015, 05:38:30 PM
Used my Raptor to cut and assemble a box for the kittens. Cut through the cardboard fairly easy although hurt my hand a little.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on August 09, 2015, 06:34:42 PM
Cutting 1/4" off the ends of some 1 by 2's. Not the straightest of cuts but nipped through the 3 I trimmed pretty fast.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/77b71e993a68d0f96481b27cb6eb9f28.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/165e0cebc1170d51d19e3a2a134701b6.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on August 10, 2015, 02:53:28 AM
Say down with Skelly and finally put a sharp edge on the 154CM blade that I installed a while ago. Had to pay it back a good bit but boy is it sharp now.


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20150809_194928_965.jpg~original)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 10, 2015, 04:12:07 AM
Removed the carburetor from a hedge trimmer four times. I tried to fix it for someone.
But these carbs are a disaster. I do rather work on a 1000cc motorcycle than a 35cc strimmer.

I'd rather work on the 35cc trimmer. Why? Because I'd just buy a new carb. They're cheap, and as you said, too fiddly to work with.

I did a carb rebuild job on my old '82 Suzuki GS850G. Doing everything four times, and having to sync them was a pain in the neck. At least with the trimmer, you'd be done after one time. (assuming you bought a new carb)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 10, 2015, 04:13:54 AM
With the Classic, I picked my teeth and trimmed my moustache.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 12, 2015, 07:34:24 PM
I used the Wave as a steak knife. :) 

(note the discarded plastic butter knife at the top of the frame.)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvknltvtu.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvknltvtu.jpg.html)


...by the way, I'm a little surprised  that this thread is getting less action than the "Please Ignore This" thread. C'mon fellas, get those cell phone cameras clicking!  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on August 13, 2015, 10:00:42 PM
Used my multitool to open a package with another tool!

Specifically, my MUT opened the envelope with my new Croc.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outsider on August 15, 2015, 12:25:43 AM
Not much use for today; just a lot of beer bottles opened.  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: alexTOOL on August 15, 2015, 12:33:29 AM
NOT MY TOOL

Video seen today (Please let the boy, is stronger than you madam!!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH878t78bw
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TRUE LIBERTY on August 15, 2015, 01:05:29 AM
Rekeying locks.

(http://ssvs.zenfolio.com/img/s7/v156/p1397651021-4.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: vartz04 on August 15, 2015, 03:26:29 AM
Widdled a couple sticks to use for marshmallow roasting with my new to me CHARGE ALX. Between the saw and the knife being easily accessible i would say it was the perfect tool for that task.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAK Guy on August 15, 2015, 03:47:48 AM
Used these on my lamp cord tonight....and old splice needed repair and the base needed repositioning. First real use of the new REBAR!!!!  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 15, 2015, 01:46:22 PM
Used these on my lamp cord tonight....and old splice needed repair and the base needed repositioning. First real use of the new REBAR!!!!  :salute:

 :2tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yadda on August 15, 2015, 11:26:04 PM
I helped a senior citizen cut plastic straps off of her stroller purchase at the grocery store.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 16, 2015, 12:50:50 AM
Picnicking!

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=61373.new#new
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: detron on August 16, 2015, 02:06:41 AM
used my Charge to change the scissor spring on a Victorinox fisherman
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 16, 2015, 05:46:39 AM
I also finished this slingshot with my Soldier

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvnxns4p.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvnxns4p.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswk9olczv.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswk9olczv.jpg.html)


Here's the (great) thread:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=36929.msg1138290#msg1138290
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on August 16, 2015, 10:32:31 AM
I think there was also a slingshot thread some long time ago.

Anyway interesting solution to securing the bands
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 17, 2015, 06:19:40 AM
I cut up an apple on the train, cut and filed my wife's pinky fingernails with the Mountaineer. (she claims to keep them long for scratching itches; I think it's nose-picking...)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on August 20, 2015, 09:02:59 PM
Refurbishing a "refurbished" Canon Multifunction printer. (MFP).

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/20/0c4bbbdf1de5284c7ebafcffecd420a0.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TRUE LIBERTY on August 22, 2015, 02:33:47 AM
The scissors are the perfect size for pruning my Bonsai so I don't remove to much.

(http://ssvs.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v61/p1414105474-5.jpg)

(http://ssvs.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v12/p1414105429-5.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 26, 2015, 11:15:59 PM
Used the Spirit X to do an antenna project for my ham radio.

The co-ax strippers on the chisel work GREAT:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscrwxwksp.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscrwxwksp.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps92xykavg.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps92xykavg.jpg.html)

using the Spirit as a miniature vise:(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsshvsmq0x.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsshvsmq0x.jpg.html)


job's done, time for libations:

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsiwmis4lk.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsiwmis4lk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: THE_LONGBOW on August 27, 2015, 01:07:43 AM
Used my Squirt to tighten a phillips screw on the bottom of a school bus seat.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 27, 2015, 01:35:15 AM
Used my swisschamp scissors to open a stubborn slim jim and the small blade to open a package.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on August 27, 2015, 03:53:06 PM
Used swisschamp to assemble otterbox for new iPad and Rebar to remove the theft protection plastic from the box.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pwscott on August 28, 2015, 04:32:48 AM
Used my Leatherman Squirt ES4 knife to carefully open a new SD Card for my Samsung camera.

Sent from my Note 4

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on August 28, 2015, 10:21:57 PM
tightened some screws on a coat hook on a bathroom stall door with a borrowed Gerber MP400:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgdqpkvec.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgdqpkvec.jpg.html)


Opened several bottles of hard root beer with the Spirit X:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsiwmis4lk.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsiwmis4lk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: TRUE LIBERTY on August 28, 2015, 11:21:55 PM
Used the Spirit X to do an antenna project for my ham radio.

The co-ax strippers on the chisel work GREAT:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscrwxwksp.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscrwxwksp.jpg.html)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps92xykavg.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps92xykavg.jpg.html)

using the Spirit as a miniature vise:(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsshvsmq0x.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsshvsmq0x.jpg.html)


job's done, time for libations:

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I have to remember that rubber band trick.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 30, 2015, 03:34:55 AM
Work has been crazy lately, and as one of the assistant warehouse managers, I'm all over the place.  Pallets and crates need to be repaired, bands have to be cut, packages opened, furniture taken apart/put together, etc.  My multis have gotten one hell of a workout, often in the hands of others under close supervision.  ;)  Both the Spirit RT and the MP600 have performed flawlessly.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wilfried on August 30, 2015, 04:27:21 PM
Victorinox Explorer to open packages from the supermarket.

Leatherman Wave to file my toenails.

Victorinox Cadet Silver Alox to file my fingernails.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on September 01, 2015, 09:12:35 PM
Disassembled and cleaned a Victorinox alarm clock (mainly it's contacts) that was not in use for a few years with a battery inside with my Wave and its sunglasses screwdriver

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wilfried on September 07, 2015, 02:42:37 PM
The Victorinox scissors for removing half a dozen of small plastic cable ties.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on September 07, 2015, 05:40:00 PM
SOG Switchplier 2 to fix a stapler. sadly no pics
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on September 08, 2015, 04:50:48 AM
My wife made me proud today.  We were at Pizza Hut, and our toddler daughter got a few things out of the gumball machines.  She had a couple little bouncy balls, and got one of them stuck in the plastic bubble belonging to one of the other little toys she got.  We couldn't get it out, and my wife asked what to do, and I said we'd have to break it.  She pulls the BORebar I gave her recently out of her pocket with a grin on her face knowing I would be surprised and pleased at the same time.  She then used the pliers to grab and twist the bubble container until it broke apart enough to get the ball out. 

I did tell her she should carry that in her purse instead of leaving it in the bottom of her bag of crafting supplies like she initially did.  I had recently "borrowed" it back from her for a week, and then just gave it back to her a couple days ago, under the condition that she would keep it in her purse, otherwise it does no good.  So I guess I'm starting to get through to her finally :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on September 08, 2015, 09:25:08 AM
I used my Swisscard Lite to remove a splinter today. It was great, with its pin, tweezers, and magnifier!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on September 13, 2015, 04:08:09 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on September 14, 2015, 04:41:26 PM
Used my Surge to open up the washing machine to see if the noise it's making is easily identifiable and repairable.  Worked a treat.

Of course, the noise is coming from the bearings and nothing easy to fix.  It's about 3 weeks out of warranty too. ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on September 14, 2015, 07:48:02 PM
I came home from work and I carried my Tinker that day. I was looking around for my Crater C33T and found it upstairs out in the open. I thought I left it out there by accident. I asked Mrs. TJ and it turns out she used it to put together a carpet shampooer.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on September 15, 2015, 03:38:05 AM
Used my Explorer Plus to whittle a stick for marshmellows for my Boy Scout son, who forgot his SAK on the first Boy Scout meeting.

So much for "Be Prepared."  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on September 15, 2015, 06:39:45 AM
The scissors on the modded Rebar are damn good for blister killing
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on September 15, 2015, 12:51:17 PM
Used my Spirit to fix a light fitting for one of my residents. Coupled with my Greenwood and a hammer I'm pretty sorted at work.

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20150915_007_zpsnumuwqnc.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20150915_007_zpsnumuwqnc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on September 15, 2015, 02:49:59 PM
Used the file on the PS4 to make a quickfix of some teeth of a gear on a RC car that had a mishap. Allowed my son to continue racing. The small thin file was as made for the task. It was easy to reprofile the teeth. Later we upgraded to a metal gear. PS4 is such a great EDC.
(http://www.ladda-upp.se/tumnagel/sqehzqqyyujrmm/) (http://www.ladda-upp.se/bilder/sqehzqqyyujrmm/)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on September 17, 2015, 04:34:37 AM
A passing motorist threw a used baby diaper onto my front yard.   :sa:

I picked the diaper up using the PowerPlay PT-510 pliers and transported it to the garbage.

(http://parnass.com/images/pt510-s45-pliers.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WWW on September 20, 2015, 04:37:23 PM
Carving an airplane, for a good cause, with the P4.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on September 25, 2015, 09:09:06 PM
Fixing my stove.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on September 26, 2015, 10:37:06 AM
Helping cleaning up my daughters kindergarten before the autumn.
Needed to use the hose to clean up the outside toys. The key to the water outlet was nowhere to be found. My LM Wave saved the day by grabbing that square thing to open the water outlet. It was probably on the limit since it was probably months ago since that water outlet was used but the Wave delivered as always.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on September 27, 2015, 09:33:17 PM
Task: Remove cover so I could change a lightbulb.

Tool: New model Surge.

Performance: Well it wasn't easy but the trusty Surge was able to handle two flat head screws without any issues. Was touch and go there for a while.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20150927_140236_203.jpg~original) (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/HarleyXJGuy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20150927_140236_203.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on September 27, 2015, 10:46:24 PM
Cut some indoor / outdoor carpet with the serrated blade on my Rebar and installed a new Toilet seat with the big flathead on my Core.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hiraethus on September 29, 2015, 02:43:20 PM
Used my Spirit's blade and chisel to scrape some epoxy resin from a solenoid coil assembly, then used the pliers and flat driver to re-fit a circlip to hold the coil in place.  Scissors to snip some cable ties.  Used the blade and scissors to help pack some parcels, then used the blade to cut kiwi fruit for lunch. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on September 29, 2015, 10:56:08 PM
Vic Manager to remove two screws on a baler's wiring compartment cover:

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswmfzybhq.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswmfzybhq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on September 30, 2015, 12:43:26 PM
Vic Manager to remove two screws on a baler's wiring compartment cover:

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It´s amazing the varation of screw sizes the 58mm philips/combo tool can handle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on September 30, 2015, 09:11:41 PM
Using Ps4 cutting Pumpkin  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on September 30, 2015, 10:10:50 PM
Girl behind me In class was using the edge of her knife to open a glass coke bottle.....................

So I offered my Can Opener on my wave but she refused.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 30, 2015, 11:20:03 PM
Girl behind me In class was using the edge of her knife to open a glass coke bottle.....................

So I offered my Can Opener on my wave but she refused.

Girl with a knife....you should totally ask her out!  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on September 30, 2015, 11:23:13 PM
Girl behind me In class was using the edge of her knife to open a glass coke bottle.....................

So I offered my Can Opener on my wave but she refused.

Girl with a knife....you should totally ask her out!  ok:
Maybe if it was a ZT or a Sebenza lol!!!!

But it was a 5 dollar "rainbow anodized" gas station special

And she DID NOT know how to handle it.

I got standards ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on October 01, 2015, 12:31:49 AM
If you have a used Spartan or Tinker, maybe think about offering it to her.

The whole 'not prying with a blade' thing is the first and foremost selling point of any 91mm SAK to me.

As for what I used my MT for today?

I used my Vic Explorer's flathead driver to pull out the scissors from a rusted Leatherman Wave in a pawn shop. I then used the Wave (that I purchased at that pawnshop) to snip the zip tie on a power cord on a saws-all (that I also got at a pawn shop) and straighten a bent wood saw blade on it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on October 01, 2015, 12:51:09 AM

Used my Squirt to tighten a phillips screw on the bottom of a school bus seat.
can't do that with my wenger nail clip AT. I need a new EDC with no blade for school, and more functions


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on October 01, 2015, 10:03:58 AM
Fine tune and install robotic end of arm tooling, here cutting and trimming hoses and zip ties so that there are no loose ends that can be caught when the robot moves fast in 6 axes.

(http://i60.tinypic.com/714uxh.jpg)



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on October 01, 2015, 02:06:52 PM
Inside the trash compactor again.

loosened some screws on the motor wiring compartment. I quite like these screws that some European companies are using lately: they have Torx, and a slot for a flat head screwdriver. So if one has the right tool, (Torx) it's very easy. If not, everyone has a large flat head, right? Except me. I had my Compact, so only had a medium flat head. But one end of it gripped a Torx lobe OK, and the other end was in the slot. I managed to do this without slipping or busting my knuckles, which I consider a minor miracle with the junky combo tool flat head:
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Removed some Phillips' to take off the back cover:
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...and punched an extra hole in a belt with the reamer:

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MT was a modded Vic Compact; hook and corkscrew were replaced with Phillips and the reamer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on October 01, 2015, 10:18:47 PM
Today was my first day back at work after my hols so my work surge and bit kit were out to play after a few weeks in the dark recesses of my locker.
Used the surge with philips and hex bits to strip out and replace 3 solenoids for the backwash system on the water treatment plant. Then the bit extension with security torx to replace the main control unit for the pyrometers on the rolling mill.
Also in the same substation as the pyro controller I came across a small packing crate with the lid screwed down, so the surge was out again so I could be nosey and see what was inside, then close it back up like I was never there. It was boring though, just a lead plate for the gamma source shutter that's used for thickness detection on our steel plates.
The surge is goooooood, oh so goooooood ☺


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on October 01, 2015, 10:37:57 PM
Now I'm doing a tool test to see which bottle opener is best for Stella cidre bottles. The competitors are all leatherman, surge, charge, wave, squirt and juice.  It's all in the name of science ya know
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 01, 2015, 11:17:22 PM
Cutting Pumpkin Pie  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregpost on October 02, 2015, 02:59:27 AM
 Used my Wingman to open the clamshell packaging of another multi-tool(Rebar), all recursive like.

 I have also got in the habit of using the Wingman medium flat screwdriver to open stubborn pistachio shells where there is just a line but not a full opening.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on October 04, 2015, 10:32:36 AM
Cut a discount coupon with the scissors of the Juice S2 and signed it with the pen of the Midnite Manager while waiting in line. Super market ninja level 10. No pictures, sorry.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yadda on October 04, 2015, 10:56:41 PM
Installed a new light switch plate with my Squirt P4.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wilfried on October 05, 2015, 03:37:39 PM
The pointed nail file of the VIC Cadet and the pliers on the VIC DeLuxe Tinker to remove a sim
card from the insane locking system of an old Nokia.

Yes, I know.

It's somewhat hard to believe    :facepalm:    :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on October 05, 2015, 05:45:28 PM
Sog SP2 to fix a stapler. Again  :facepalm:
And to fix a cabinet door that managed to fall off somehow.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 08, 2015, 02:09:30 AM
Used my Powerlock and Vulcan to put a new chain on my Suzuki GSX 750e.
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Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on October 08, 2015, 10:57:06 AM
I don't like it, I love it
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 08, 2015, 11:11:46 AM
Thanks styx

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Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: rdub934 on October 08, 2015, 06:22:38 PM
SP2 got to help me put some molding around my basement door. Pliers used to pull old nails out of door frame. Used the file to remove enough material to allow a piece of molding to fit that was just a millimeter or two to long. Used the knife to make a piece fit that was more than a few millimeters too long ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 08, 2015, 06:25:43 PM
NIce work out for the SOG SP2

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Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on October 08, 2015, 06:26:58 PM
Rebar to remove some thorns
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 08, 2015, 06:28:07 PM
Ouch!

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Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 08, 2015, 06:34:43 PM
Using Scissor open mail  :mail:  :gimme:  WOOOT FROM RUSIA !! THANK YOU loki-mobile ..  :drool: :drool: :drool:.. HACKED MACHINE TIME !!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on October 08, 2015, 06:35:45 PM
Score!

That's us mobile.
Nate

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on October 08, 2015, 09:34:03 PM
Using Scissor open mail  :mail:  :gimme:  WOOOT FROM RUSIA !! THANK YOU loki-mobile ..  :drool: :drool: :drool:.. HACKED MACHINE TIME !!

Nice !

Give a review on how you like them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 08, 2015, 09:45:49 PM
Navitool Cutting Frozen Durian . Love it.. Yummi  :drool: :drool: :drool: :gimme:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on October 08, 2015, 09:52:29 PM
Is it frozen so you can't smell the funk  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 09, 2015, 02:52:52 AM
I changed to a MP600 which I used to attach the stand on my dad's new TV.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on October 12, 2015, 07:16:11 AM
Used the Spirit X's knife to cut the top of an ice bag off to make it into a barf bag for a marathon finisher who wasn't feeling so well.

Later, I used it to take off the acorn nuts and remove the training wheels from my daughter's "big girl bike." (as opposed to tricycle) I'm sad to say that she's not quite ready, so I put them back on and raised them up, so they don't help so much. Still, I don't want to push her and ruin it for her, so: steady as she goes.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgxqyzgxv.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgxqyzgxv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on October 12, 2015, 07:50:47 PM
Pioneer to open some stuck CD cases
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 12, 2015, 08:30:32 PM
SWEET POTATO  :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 14, 2015, 12:03:21 AM
I spent much of the day at work stripping down a sub-assembly from a machine we're quoting to convert. Far larger than anything a multitool is useful for, but the Gerber Dime pliers and tweezers did an excellent job of removing metal splinters from my index finger. I have a significant amount of design work ahead of me for the next few days, so I should hopefully remain splinter free for a while now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: wjruth on October 14, 2015, 07:47:26 PM
I had to clean the coffee pot and make a fresh batch so I put my Style PS to work holding the handle open while I cleaned out the old coffee.
(http://i.imgur.com/w2k6n3ol.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on October 15, 2015, 08:22:03 PM
Used the Spirit X's knife to cut the top of an ice bag off to make it into a barf bag for a marathon finisher who wasn't feeling so well.

Later, I used it to take off the acorn nuts and remove the training wheels from my daughter's "big girl bike." (as opposed to tricycle) I'm sad to say that she's not quite ready, so I put them back on and raised them up, so they don't help so much. Still, I don't want to push her and ruin it for her, so: steady as she goes.

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That´s such a nice time. I just taught my little girl (she´s proably a year older than your daughter) and it´s fantastic the first time you let go and they don´t notice it and just bike, but it was a lot of running for daddy before we got there. (he needs it anyway)
Good luck. I´m sure she´ll be ready when she´s ready.
I zip tied a short broomstick to the back of the bike to hold on to while running beside her, that made it easier, at least for my back.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on October 15, 2015, 08:59:22 PM
I used the SOG micro that SAKnight gave me to open a package today.

If you're reading this, it's a great little knife buddy :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on October 15, 2015, 09:37:42 PM
Used the saw on my Core for some trim work on a shed I'm building.

(http://i.imgur.com/IGtH2i7h.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregpost on October 15, 2015, 10:11:07 PM
 Used my Leatherman Rebar to take apart some ancient guitar pedals. The screwdrivers were excellent.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on October 18, 2015, 06:41:00 AM
Charge ALX

Hook cut zip ties, knife mixed gatorade, and pliers helped switch a hitch!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on October 20, 2015, 10:07:01 AM
SOG PowerLock.  Used it to modify the cap on a medicine bottle to remove the child safety cover.  I hate those.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on October 25, 2015, 07:03:03 PM
I used my powerduo to straighten the edge of the car exhaust, which I managed to bend by reversing onto a boulder, offroading. I used the pliers head as a lever to bend it back, and then used the pliers properly to twist it back to its original shape.

I later tried to use the ST300 file to file down the head of a, soft, screw, and it failed, again. I just had to use a proper file.

My only real complaint about the ST300 has always been the ornamental file..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Weasel on October 25, 2015, 09:43:33 PM
Used my swisstool to take down some curtain rails, put new ones up
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wilfried on October 25, 2015, 10:02:58 PM
I adjusted the flame of my Zippo with the small slotted screwdriver on my Leatherman Style CS.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on October 26, 2015, 06:49:58 PM
I was traveling this past weekend and didn't have any mt's around. I used the P51 in my wallet to cut open our travel toothbrush packages and also cut apart the bracelets from the Coors brewery tour.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on November 03, 2015, 01:38:09 AM
Got to use my Gerber Dime in class today. Professor is an older gentleman, did a lotttt of work in the field including months at a time out in the Russian backcountry so not the typical type of professor. Tries getting the light table turned on to show us diffraction of a mineral but the switch is stuck. He looks up and asks if anyone has a screw driver or knife. Room full of blank stares, so I start walking up. He looks up and says oh finally a guy with some equipment. So I open the little flat driver on the Dime and pry the switch on and sit back down.

Very minimal, but it was cool to have someone at the school be glad someone was carrying something, rather than condemning everything as a weapon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on November 03, 2015, 01:57:41 AM
Got to use my Gerber Dime in class today. Professor is an older gentleman, did a lotttt of work in the field including months at a time out in the Russian backcountry so not the typical type of professor. Tries getting the light table turned on to show us diffraction of a mineral but the switch is stuck. He looks up and asks if anyone has a screw driver or knife. Room full of blank stares, so I start walking up. He looks up and says oh finally a guy with some equipment. So I open the little flat driver on the Dime and pry the switch on and sit back down.

Very minimal, but it was cool to have someone at the school be glad someone was carrying something, rather than condemning everything as a weapon.

I've found that people with 'in the field' type experience or jobs that require tools and/or improvisation are much less prone to the 'flee in terror, he has a Vic Classic' syndrome. Most of the time, they have a tool on them too.

Glad to hear your tool helped save the day. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on November 03, 2015, 02:53:17 AM
Got to use my Gerber Dime in class today. Professor is an older gentleman, did a lotttt of work in the field including months at a time out in the Russian backcountry so not the typical type of professor. Tries getting the light table turned on to show us diffraction of a mineral but the switch is stuck. He looks up and asks if anyone has a screw driver or knife. Room full of blank stares, so I start walking up. He looks up and says oh finally a guy with some equipment. So I open the little flat driver on the Dime and pry the switch on and sit back down.

Very minimal, but it was cool to have someone at the school be glad someone was carrying something, rather than condemning everything as a weapon.

I've found that people with 'in the field' type experience or jobs that require tools and/or improvisation are much less prone to the 'flee in terror, he has a Vic Classic' syndrome. Most of the time, they have a tool on them too.

Glad to hear your tool helped save the day. :tu:

 :rofl:

Unfortunately that's the case in a lot of places.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 03, 2015, 06:09:27 AM
I recently was showing my older daughter (15) the bladeless MP600.  Just showing off, flicking it.  She's always afraid it's going to go flying out of my hand.  So I let her try it, and now she wants one :)  I may give her my MP400 as I never carry it and it would be perfect for her.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on November 03, 2015, 07:00:04 AM
Used my Wave a lot to open and set three new flipcharts at work, so mainly blade and pliers to unscrew some tight binds


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on November 03, 2015, 09:27:07 PM
We got a IKEA bath tub for the baby but they come without a drain! ??? I used the awl and chisel on my Swisstool to make one. The tub's plastic was no match for the ST :tu:

Sorry, no pics.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregpost on November 04, 2015, 04:55:55 AM
Used my Wingman to liberate my new Leatherman.

(http://bestnetworx.com/uploader/files/48/IMG_0187.JPG)

(http://bestnetworx.com/uploader/files/48/IMG_0188.JPG)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on November 09, 2015, 07:56:54 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5640/22471344018_9b46583c76_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AeHvFQ)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 11, 2015, 01:39:41 AM
I used the Signal's blade to open the boxes containing our new bed frame and mattress, and to cut zipties.  Also used the pliers to tighten fastenings putting the frame together.  My wife's (used to be my) BORebar was needed as well for an extra set of pliers.
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151110_181246_zpsmyoyqnhg.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151110_181246_zpsmyoyqnhg.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151110_181712_zpsswekbjeo.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151110_181712_zpsswekbjeo.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 11, 2015, 09:04:51 PM
GOT METAL SAW  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Fattsgalore on November 12, 2015, 02:37:35 AM
My Vic Spirit's serrated blade easily tore through some nylon rope when my straight edge blade was kind of struggling. Plus it's Phillips and flathead helped open a junction box and disassemble some kids outdoor furniture.

Plus I was paid to do it! Doesn't get better than that...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 12, 2015, 03:31:28 AM
The Signal came in handy today while working at my dad's wreath operation.  Cut some twine and ribbon, and used the pliers to snip some bad brush off some wreaths.  Those replaceable cutters are great for that :tu:
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151111_172402_zpswr9lyspf.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151111_172402_zpswr9lyspf.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151111_123956_zpshd25lq1t.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151111_123956_zpshd25lq1t.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20151111_124026_zpsyahso7gv.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20151111_124026_zpsyahso7gv.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 15, 2015, 01:59:54 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: classicrock on November 15, 2015, 02:20:50 PM
Repairing a clinometer.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 16, 2015, 02:54:22 AM
Used my ST300 to help take the air conditioner out of the bedroom window.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on November 16, 2015, 03:20:59 AM
Pulled a nail out of my tire :( (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/15/24011a2b38b07d4b8bc9bcc93baca969.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Noa Isumi on November 18, 2015, 09:38:35 PM
Assemble tv stand for nephew's new apt.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 20, 2015, 05:14:56 AM
I used the Signal' pliers at work today to remove a jammed up envelope from our mail folding/inserting machine. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on November 20, 2015, 06:53:18 AM
Hey all, been gone awhile, glad to see this thread still going strong after all these years :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on November 20, 2015, 05:26:33 PM
Hey all, been gone awhile, glad to see this thread still going strong after all these years :salute:
Welcome back bud!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 20, 2015, 05:44:28 PM
Long time no see. Welcome back!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on November 20, 2015, 05:47:53 PM
Welcome back  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: derekmac on November 20, 2015, 08:36:16 PM
Welcome back!!


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on November 21, 2015, 03:16:43 PM
Used the PI-510 and the Swiza to install an Ethernet socket.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wilfried on November 27, 2015, 11:50:00 PM
Removing a sim card with the small screw driver on the Leatherman Style CS.

I use that screw driver quite a lot.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 03:51:36 AM
The Signal came in handy today while working at my dad's wreath operation.  Cut some twine and ribbon, and used the pliers to snip some bad brush off some wreaths.  Those replaceable cutters are great for that :tu:


The Signal?

When did this thing come out and where was I?

Also since when does K Teezt carry something other then a Wave and Rouge SAK thingy?

What a neat little outdoors MT.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 30, 2015, 04:07:38 AM
The Signal came in handy today while working at my dad's wreath operation.  Cut some twine and ribbon, and used the pliers to snip some bad brush off some wreaths.  Those replaceable cutters are great for that :tu:


The Signal?

When did this thing come out and where was I?

Also since when does K Teezt carry something other then a Wave and Rouge SAK thingy?

What a neat little outdoors MT.

You a funny boy :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 08:51:08 AM
The Signal came in handy today while working at my dad's wreath operation.  Cut some twine and ribbon, and used the pliers to snip some bad brush off some wreaths.  Those replaceable cutters are great for that :tu:


The Signal?

When did this thing come out and where was I?

Also since when does K Teezt carry something other then a Wave and Rouge SAK thingy?

What a neat little outdoors MT.

You a funny boy :D

Can't argue that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on December 01, 2015, 02:33:59 PM
Used my new combo Skeletool and Style CS to open a control box for a heater and wire it.

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2s0ya05.jpg)
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on December 01, 2015, 02:50:41 PM
Nice work!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on December 01, 2015, 04:23:01 PM
Used the phillips screwdriver on my Crater to reassemble the top to a pot in the kitchen when one of the little gaskets that holds it together popped out and wouldn't go back in.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sawman on December 01, 2015, 04:42:47 PM
Sunday evening I used my MP600 to put up Christmas decorations.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mextreme on December 02, 2015, 05:38:15 PM
Olives.
Style CS

(http://i63.tinypic.com/10yj1qa.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on December 07, 2015, 12:44:12 AM
Used my Spirit RT to help me put this together for my mother.  :)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/20151206_134952_zpsjfruojjp.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151206_134952_zpsjfruojjp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 07, 2015, 01:37:28 AM
I used the Signal's hammer to pound the padlock on our storage unit shut.  This thing has been a pain for quite a while and has recently become just about impossible to lock without application of blunt force trauma, which the Signal can provide

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wilfried on December 08, 2015, 09:48:18 PM
I used the pliers on my Vic DeLuxe Tinker to pull the wick on my Zippo lighter and to trim the same with the scissors.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 11, 2015, 06:07:12 AM
I used my LM Croc to tighten a couple nuts while assembling a large white board easel at work.  That's the first time I've used it for such a thing.  Very rare probably, but I was happy I had it at that time. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on December 11, 2015, 01:17:03 PM
Used my Greenwood and Spirit to put together my new sacktruck. Look out Sacks. Also, I wish it was a SAK truck.
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/GWSPirit_zpssypkzyxw.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/GWSPirit_zpssypkzyxw.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on December 14, 2015, 06:34:00 AM
Used my Skeletool to adjust the screws on my reffing helmet.... Grabbed the wrong one as its been a few years since I reffed. This one was set way too small, and didn't have quick release adjusters so the Skeletool actually saved my night.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 15, 2015, 04:08:50 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5819/23131211553_e04c8154dc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Bf2vji)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5749/23758015705_20e2f016de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ccq3mr)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gingerman on December 15, 2015, 07:02:52 AM
I used my Wave to peel back the plastic lid on a big bowl of Ramen noodles. Admittedly, the reason I carry a multitool is that my left hand doesn't work, and I use the pliars to take up the slack. Oh, I used the blade to slice through the clear shrink wrap.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on December 16, 2015, 03:41:50 AM
I used my Wave to peel back the plastic lid on a big bowl of Ramen noodles. Admittedly, the reason I carry a multitool is that my left hand doesn't work, and I use the pliars to take up the slack. Oh, I used the blade to slice through the clear shrink wrap.

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I've carried a pocket knife everyday since I was 14 years old. Didn't have multi-tools back then, but my pocket knife did everything for me, and then some.  I called it "the thumbnail of last resort," and it was an extension of my hand and a force multiplier for me. Did things then that I wouldn't do now, like twisting fence ties between the handle scales of my Case Executive 41, and drilling pilot holes in wood with the blade, or using the back of the blade to turn flat head screws, and the point to fix my glasses or prying a bike chain back on the sprocket. All those are things we do with multi tools now. Your use of the Leatherman Wave to "take up the slack" as you put it, is why I think most of us carry a multi tool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on December 16, 2015, 04:47:28 PM
I used the blade on my Crater to slice open packages for opening up my new portable cd player and aux chord to put into my car.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on December 17, 2015, 05:54:33 AM
I used my Rebar to install a new key pad for my Garage door opener.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 20, 2015, 07:51:30 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5773/23752495702_105107120c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CbVKrY)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5786/23234051773_df35a9757d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Bp7A8x)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Humppa on December 20, 2015, 06:10:14 PM
I was taking a Vic Pioneer with me - as usual. We went for lunch to meet some friends to day. After lunch one of girls got a lollipop but couldn´t remove the wraped plastic around the content.

Herosly I took out the Pioneer and cut the plastic away.  :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: temo on December 20, 2015, 06:37:08 PM
Used wenger ueli steck to cut some bites of cheese.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 23, 2015, 04:10:02 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5739/23892160376_a301de2d3f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CpgyTA)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/772/23550396059_5572245870_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BT4Wgn)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/737/23622564260_e5a3615878_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BZrPmG)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 29, 2015, 08:38:23 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1447/24014032776_ef2d428f5c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CA3ciS)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on December 29, 2015, 08:53:28 AM
Damn it Doc, now I'm thirsty
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 29, 2015, 09:08:23 AM
Damn it Doc, now I'm thirsty

If you're coming over bring some snacks.   :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on December 29, 2015, 02:51:06 PM
Damn it Doc, now I'm thirsty

If you're coming over bring some snacks.   :pok:

sure. what do you want?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 29, 2015, 09:30:05 PM
Damn it Doc, now I'm thirsty

If you're coming over bring some snacks.   :pok:

sure. what do you want?

Wasabi peas, honey roasted peanuts or pizza.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on December 29, 2015, 09:56:46 PM
Damn it Doc, now I'm thirsty

If you're coming over bring some snacks.   :pok:

sure. what do you want?

Wasabi peas, honey roasted peanuts or pizza.   :D

you had me at wasabi peas
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 29, 2015, 10:03:12 PM
Damn it Doc, now I'm thirsty

If you're coming over bring some snacks.   :pok:

sure. what do you want?

Wasabi peas, honey roasted peanuts or pizza.   :D

you had me at wasabi peas

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on December 30, 2015, 07:21:10 AM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5746/23949146612_28e32247c6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CuiCUU)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on January 04, 2016, 07:18:29 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnaNE1)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on January 10, 2016, 10:09:40 PM
During vacation, I used my Doohickey to open up cases of water and used my P-51 to cut apart wristbands.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Weasel on January 11, 2016, 02:52:42 PM
Used my swisstool to cut some barbed wire from a tree and as a hammer to knock in a plastic wedge while felling a tree


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ba-ta on January 14, 2016, 05:39:50 AM
Used my Wave to take apart and re-assemble a pump today at work.  Corroded and seized up so lots of wd-40 and some elbow grease later and it was up and running again.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on January 14, 2016, 04:32:11 PM
I let a co-worker yesterday use the pliers on my Hercules to yank off a nail or two.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gingerman on January 19, 2016, 03:40:52 AM
I used my Wave to peel back the plastic lid on a big bowl of Ramen noodles. Admittedly, the reason I carry a multitool is that my left hand doesn't work, and I use the pliars to take up the slack. Oh, I used the blade to slice through the clear shrink wrap.

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I've carried a pocket knife everyday since I was 14 years old. Didn't have multi-tools back then, but my pocket knife did everything for me, and then some.  I called it "the thumbnail of last resort," and it was an extension of my hand and a force multiplier for me. Did things then that I wouldn't do now, like twisting fence ties between the handle scales of my Case Executive 41, and drilling pilot holes in wood with the blade, or using the back of the blade to turn flat head screws, and the point to fix my glasses or prying a bike chain back on the sprocket. All those are things we do with multi tools now. Your use of the Leatherman Wave to "take up the slack" as you put it, is why I think most of us carry a multi tool.
That's probably the history of many of us.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on January 19, 2016, 05:57:40 PM
I used the bottle opener on my Soldier to crack open a Yuengling Bock last night..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on January 20, 2016, 04:59:08 AM
I might as well call my Supertool the Office Keys  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 20, 2016, 05:04:03 AM
I used the Signal's opener tool with handles extended to reach my wife's sunglasses on the dashboard.  I was afraid they'd fall and couldn't reach them from the driver seat.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on January 21, 2016, 11:23:12 AM
An old computer screen died yesterday at work so today I had to use my Spirit's pliers to undo the VGA cable's screws to replace it with a new one.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: iomaa on January 22, 2016, 07:44:35 AM
I opened the beer with the new type of carabiner we are bringing to the market

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64234.new.html#new


Tom
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 07:46:30 AM

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnaNE1)
how are you liking that signal?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 22, 2016, 01:03:25 PM

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnaNE1)
how are you liking that signal?
I'm wondering that as well. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 01:19:21 PM


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnaNE1)
how are you liking that signal?
I'm wondering that as well. 

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how are you liking yours?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on January 22, 2016, 02:18:18 PM
Used my Spirit and Huntsman to adjust the main entrance door closer at work;
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160111_004_zps67yf1s0f.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160111_004_zps67yf1s0f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on January 22, 2016, 08:42:58 PM


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnaNE1)
how are you liking that signal?
I'm wondering that as well. 

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how are you liking yours?
I'm still digging it.  I don't use my MTs much compared to my SAKs.  The Signal is a decent set of tools that I like to have, so it works well for me. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 10:36:06 PM
I just used the Swisscards pin to replace the batteries on my signature lite.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eamo on January 23, 2016, 04:04:38 PM
prepping some wire to puppy proof my fence - wave made short work of it :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on January 23, 2016, 05:08:18 PM
cut snow
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 24, 2016, 08:09:57 PM
Me and the Sis-in-law made a start on decorating my Neice's bedroom today. Spirit X was the tool on duty.

Pencils were sharpened for sketching in the Bambi scene on the largest wall, a milk bottle was cut up for a mixing pot, and pots/tins of paint were opened for signwriting my Niece's name on the opposite wall. We didn't get either completed, as we were both taking in in turns to look after the wee one at the same time. We did make reasonable progress though, and I should be able to get some block colour on the mural next time I go up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on February 01, 2016, 08:23:28 PM
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Opening a Hoegarden for your wife?  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on February 01, 2016, 08:25:28 PM
Used my Spirit and Huntsman to adjust the main entrance door closer at work;


Nice. Far too many folks don't do that; they just let them slam until structural work is needed.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on February 02, 2016, 01:09:28 PM
Used my Spirit and Huntsman to adjust the main entrance door closer at work;


Nice. Far too many folks don't do that; they just let them slam until structural work is needed.  :facepalm:
Cheers!
The poor resident who lives the other side of the door gets woken at all hours by people coming in and out who leave the door to slam. I'm going to fit a more substantial closer to it for her sanity.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on February 02, 2016, 01:17:44 PM

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg)
how are you liking that signal?
I'm wondering that as well. 

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Short version: I like it.   :tu:   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 02, 2016, 04:10:31 PM

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg)
how are you liking that signal?
I'm wondering that as well. 

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Short version: I like it.   :tu:   :tu:
Sweet!  Now get onto the long version :pok:
When you can of course ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on February 03, 2016, 02:21:58 AM

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg)
how are you liking that signal?
I'm wondering that as well. 

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Short version: I like it.   :tu:   :tu:
Sweet!  Now get onto the long version :pok:
When you can of course ;)

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I have so much to do atm moment I'm freakin out.   :dwts:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 03, 2016, 03:27:38 AM

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/23868403020_1bdc3c9300_b.jpg)
how are you liking that signal?
I'm wondering that as well. 

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Short version: I like it.   :tu:   :tu:
Sweet!  Now get onto the long version :pok:
When you can of course ;)

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I have so much to do atm moment I'm freakin out.   :dwts:
Well I hope you can keep it all sorted man

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on February 03, 2016, 06:33:49 AM
GOT METAL SAW  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

How long did that take? 0.0
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 03, 2016, 03:22:15 PM
Yesterday i used the philips screwdriver on my swisstool to disassemble my car key to see why the doors wouldn't lock. It appears that the small micro switch is broken.

Today i used my swisstool to hold a metal tab in place while TIG welding it. I accidently forgot about the swisstool and heated the pliers to a couple hundred degrees. It was was too warm to touch because i burnt my finge :facepalm: I can't find any purple discolouring so i guess that the heat treatment isn't ruined. But i don't think it got better neither :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jday2727 on February 03, 2016, 03:25:44 PM
Yesterday i used the philips screwdriver on my swisstool to disassemble my car key to see why the doors wouldn't lock. It appears that the small micro switch is broken.

Today i used my swisstool to hold a metal tab in place while TIG welding it. I accidently forgot about the swisstool and heated the pliers to a couple hundred degrees. It was was too warm to touch because i burnt my finge :facepalm: I can't find any purple discolouring so i guess that the heat treatment isn't ruined. But i don't think it got better neither :facepalm:
You just gave it some character ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 03, 2016, 03:27:33 PM
cut snow

How are you liking the Swiza? Is it better than a Sak in some points?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on February 04, 2016, 03:38:38 PM
Pulled a hot tea bag out of hot tea with the tweezers from my Evo 14:

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpst5req8hv.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpst5req8hv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on February 04, 2016, 05:00:42 PM
I used my P51 to open a co workers can of Rotel yesterday..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: temo on February 04, 2016, 08:17:42 PM
Used spirit to remove some staples. Planning some reuse for old ironing board.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160204/f946c7582a17dac288d0ac5d8a070a5e.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 05, 2016, 02:55:07 PM
Used my Swisstool x to fix my opel corsa windscreen wiper s because they would not park in the right position. This was caused by a copper pin that did not touch the metal disc anymore that lets the motor know when it is in the right position.
I bent the pin a little bit with my Swisstool pliers and it worked great again.

I also resharpend my 70 cent flea market axe with my Swisstool file.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on February 05, 2016, 03:07:12 PM
I used the Signal to cut and fit a couple replacement windscreen wiper blades so the vehicle would pass inspection.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 12, 2016, 02:44:13 PM
accidently TIG welded on my swisstool's pliers, heat treatment is probably ruined in the tip of the plier.   :-\
And yesterday i had to cut sandpaper with my Swisstool's scissors. But i have sharpened them back to razor sharp again.
Also have welding spots all over the handles and a large burning spot on the blade.

Is there a: don't buy a used multitool from this guy badge?  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on February 12, 2016, 03:29:12 PM
fixed a freakin' table with the Spirit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: temo on February 12, 2016, 05:45:54 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160212/796e7e60169e32c07402bf56b4c33e90.jpg)

Used LM bit set and ST to open BD drive from PS3. There was need for one special bit as well which I had.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 12, 2016, 08:53:29 PM
I tightened the handle yoke on a Radio Flyer red wagon.  I used the big flat blade in the red Huntsman while holding the nut on the other end with the Rebar pliers.  I'll be working for the next 7 weekends, President's day, and 1 school day at the Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach and I'm sure there will be a lot of that sort of thing. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Humppa on February 13, 2016, 12:34:30 PM
Used the Rebar to make a pocketclip for all kind of stuff out of a wallhanger. Just as it is described in the Gadget & Gear Forum on this site. Great inspiration and done within five minutes.

Here´s the result

(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_5025_zpshm3p2boa.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_5025_zpshm3p2boa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on February 13, 2016, 02:45:42 PM
Rebar to get a light bulb base out of a ceiling light
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on February 14, 2016, 07:54:02 AM
Used the Signal to install window locks.   :)   Switch Plier 2 was too small and the BlackTip to awkward.   ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 14, 2016, 12:34:07 PM
Used the large flathead on my swisstool to unscrew the draining cap so i could drain the coolant from my car. After that was done i could start replacing the distribution chain. unfortunately there are more tools required for that job than my trusty swisstool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leathermon on February 14, 2016, 03:46:45 PM
Used the wave to hang two pics, the flat blade removed the staples from the cardboard corner protectors and the Phillips drove in the screws fairly easy. Saved me a trip to the basement.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160214/a7512642a6f339cccbd782e0860cd889.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hellsing on February 14, 2016, 10:39:28 PM
My og wave saw see a little use this afternoon when during a horse ride à falling tree was on our path. I cut 6cm large branchs to clear a path for our horses.
Ans the blade was usefull to make a hole on my new saddle bag.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on February 15, 2016, 04:31:19 PM
I used the awl and blade on my Vic Soldier to open up things at a party last night.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on February 16, 2016, 05:46:10 PM
Used my Delica to help peel sun deck off a Nautique(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/e5af49ba9f5dbc45ba53499f8a05aa72.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on February 16, 2016, 07:26:04 PM
Used my Delica to help peel sun deck off a Nautique(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/e5af49ba9f5dbc45ba53499f8a05aa72.jpg)
Why?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 16, 2016, 09:05:02 PM
Trimmed my nose hair with my swisstool :facepalm:
No picture this time guys  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on February 16, 2016, 11:51:20 PM
Used my Delica to help peel sun deck off a Nautique(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/e5af49ba9f5dbc45ba53499f8a05aa72.jpg)
Why?
Had to take the flip up off and the non skid covers the hinge screws. Gel coat work was needed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on February 18, 2016, 12:30:47 AM
Used my Gerber MP600 Pro Scout to do some work on a couple gate operators: Phillips screws, knife to cut the box away, gripper to loosen the bolts holding the enclosure on.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 18, 2016, 03:32:52 PM
Peeled an Apple with my Swisstool :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on February 18, 2016, 06:17:23 PM
Used my Delica to help peel sun deck off a Nautique(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/e5af49ba9f5dbc45ba53499f8a05aa72.jpg)


Poor Delica, you savage.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on February 19, 2016, 12:31:05 AM
I was very easy with her  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Aloha on February 19, 2016, 12:35:14 AM
Did some maintenance on my camp stove.  The little tool included with the stove is great but nothing like having a good set of pliers. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on February 20, 2016, 06:40:47 AM
Today I used my Spirit RT to help a friend put together a dresser.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 20, 2016, 11:51:57 AM
Used the Swisstool's small flathead screwdriver to get the batteries out of the remote.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on February 20, 2016, 02:30:58 PM
Fitting carpets today,used the Phillips too undo my knife to change the blade,and the pliers to pull up the old carpet  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 21, 2016, 09:48:28 PM
Swisstool X to remove generator carburator, peel an apple, sharpen my axe and open a bag of bread.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on February 21, 2016, 10:25:16 PM
I used my Rebar's larger flat head to scrape gum from under my seat, that was a nasty surprise...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on February 22, 2016, 05:07:08 AM
Been putting in warehouse racks, im on the forks (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/19427450d59003c118c3d41be383349a.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on February 24, 2016, 05:04:28 PM
Been putting in warehouse racks, im on the forks (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/19427450d59003c118c3d41be383349a.jpg)

Doesn't look like an OSHA approved method for using a forklift as a manlift.  :ahhh
Remember, Safety first! :salute:  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on February 24, 2016, 05:06:06 PM
Been putting in warehouse racks, im on the forks (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/19427450d59003c118c3d41be383349a.jpg)

Doesn't look like an OSHA approved method for using a forklift as a manlift. :think:  :ahhh
 :pok:Remember, Safety first! :salute:
Yeah I wouldn't consider anything within our first couple days of ownership OSHA approved lol, we did have an insurance rep come in and teach us a couple tricks though

And he put a limiter on the speedometer
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on February 24, 2016, 08:04:30 PM
Leek to take off tape manifold risers and open boxes(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160224/930f0a422810b406f030c1ea527b66fa.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: NKlamerus on February 24, 2016, 08:17:09 PM
Leek to take off tape manifold risers and open boxes(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160224/930f0a422810b406f030c1ea527b66fa.jpg)
Snap-on and kershaw in one photo! That's what I'm talking about! !
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kmanct3 on February 24, 2016, 11:59:39 PM
I knew somebody would like that ! :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 25, 2016, 03:04:37 AM
My Reave got some use yesterday, and probably more use than my MTs typically see in a week or so.   I used the pliers to pull items tightly packed in a box at work.  Then the serrated blade to cut plastic wrap holding them together.   Then later in the evening the bit driver phillips and flathead to help assemble a nice kitchen set for our baby girl. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Shuya on February 25, 2016, 08:22:41 AM
Used my BO PST to unpack two PST IIs.  :mail:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on February 25, 2016, 01:59:06 PM
Used my Swisstool's awl to make make a hole in my leather belt.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on February 25, 2016, 03:56:04 PM
I used the small screwdriver on my oh Soldier to tighten screws on the toilet seat in the bathroom last night while cleaning.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on February 26, 2016, 04:28:51 AM
Used my Swisstool's awl to make make a hole in my leather belt.

For better or worse? :p
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on February 27, 2016, 11:38:03 PM
I used the Blarge's pliers to loosen the valve stem cap on a tire to check the air pressure. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on February 28, 2016, 07:27:03 AM
I used my Squirt PS4 to operate a tap to wash my hands in a public toilet (some low-life had stolen the handles off the taps  >:( ).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on February 28, 2016, 10:46:54 AM
I used my Squirt PS4 to operate a tap to wash my hands in a public toilet (some low-life had stolen the handles off the taps  >:( ).

horrible commentary on humanity, excellent commentary on why we carry
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on February 29, 2016, 03:43:05 AM
I have a hard time wrapping my mind around someone stealing the handle from the taps lol
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: sLaughterMed on February 29, 2016, 04:25:53 AM
That's seriously uncool. I feel especially bad for the poor schmo who walked in after you, almost certainly without a SAK or multitool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 02, 2016, 12:41:29 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1634/25409962346_5a56089a5c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHoGx5)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 06, 2016, 07:48:56 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1616/24915665984_551b3a22ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DXHis1)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 07, 2016, 12:10:02 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1538/25211079719_1aeb19f616_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EpPnEg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on March 08, 2016, 06:29:40 AM
Yesterday I pulled staplesfrom a couch bottom, awled through the fabric where threads to the feet were located. And in the process I wedged the Rebar's pliers inbetween the flat heads, FIX THIS LEATHERMAN.  :-[
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leathermon on March 09, 2016, 09:23:22 AM
I will use my wave with bit kit to tighten the clip on my sog escape

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on March 09, 2016, 06:16:36 PM
Used both the Wongman and Cheapo multitools to fix my Blacktip.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160304_181800_zpsqn1bkn53.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160308_151826_zpswldpn2r8.jpg)

First time the complex lock and opening/closing system cuts me, but I knew it was bound to happen.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160309_121155_Burst01_zpsjysnubju.jpg)

They should adress this issue, as I've seen many wounded SOG fans complaining about their PowerAssists...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160309_121213_zpsiwd1ejea.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on March 09, 2016, 06:31:22 PM
Welcome to the club.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: clown on March 11, 2016, 02:55:01 AM
Did that come from the blade or from putting you hand in your pocket?  Thats the main reason I got rid of my PowerAssist.   


Used my ST300 while servicing some doors today.(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/Mobile%20Uploads/20160310_113416.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160310_113416.jpg.html)
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/Mobile%20Uploads/20160310_105322.jpg)[/URL (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160310_105322.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leathermon on March 11, 2016, 03:40:22 AM
I never can get those little bottle plastic covers to come off properly, I pull they break,  I yell I get yelled at.  Solution: swisschamp pliers, yeah.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/786399a2879c3a86bfb0178928ea188b.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 11, 2016, 06:06:19 AM
More about what I didn't do today. Used my Wenger Traveler over the weekend to open and cut up a variety of boxes (starting to do some Spring house-cleaning). Hauled it out today to cut a sandwich in half, and it was so covered with strapping tape gunk that I decided to pass. Gave it a good cleaning when I got home.

(Good sandwich by the way - Jimmy John's Country Club)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 11, 2016, 07:28:52 AM
Sore throat today.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on March 11, 2016, 12:41:25 PM
Picked up a wheelchair for my wife while she has to keep her leg elevated and gave it a quick service with Pikachu.
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160311_004_zpsba7t2zhc.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160311_004_zpsba7t2zhc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on March 11, 2016, 05:01:06 PM
Did that come from the blade or from putting you hand in your pocket?  Thats the main reason I got rid of my PowerAssist.   


Used my ST300 while servicing some doors today.

The blade did it. The locking system is really bad, and I had already felt the Line Cutter had opened in my pocket before.

I should've known the blade was coming next...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160311_121749_zpsgrcp1j5h.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 12, 2016, 02:52:03 AM
First time the complex lock and opening/closing system cuts me, but I knew it was bound to happen.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160309_121155_Burst01_zpsjysnubju.jpg)

They should adress this issue, as I've seen many wounded SOG fans complaining about their PowerAssists...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160309_121213_zpsiwd1ejea.jpg)

Sorry but really how did that happen?   :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on March 12, 2016, 05:19:01 PM
On my clip modding spree, I decided to make my CORE a tiny bit more carry friendly.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160312_160440_zpslvvr7xvs.jpg)

I used the BlackTip, Powerlock, Gerber MP600 and Chepo chinese tool to take the pin/screw off and add the clip.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160312_160614_zpst6ooinzf.jpg)

The original piece came from a Chinese folder I had around...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160312_154305_zpsf9riauwc.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160312_160644_zpsdut8jkji.jpg)

It doesn't look perfect, but sure works like a Charm!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/20160312_161324_zpsmsxztonq.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on March 13, 2016, 10:31:53 AM
I cut my old credit card in half with my swisstool x scissors and removed those fancy aluminium piston style valve stem caps. I don't advise to use these kind of caps because salt and water gets between the brass valve treads and the aluminium cap which corrodes the two together. Had to hold the valve with a waterpump plier and loosen the cap with my swisstool x pliers.
I have replaced the caps with stock plastic examples. Didn't like the look of them either.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Marcellus on March 13, 2016, 02:35:11 PM
Used the Leatherman Squirt PS4 pliers to rotate the tiny knob on my watch to change the time this morning

Day Light Savings Time!


But the day is still young, no wait I lost a hour of the day already, no wait, I get it back in October
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on March 14, 2016, 02:07:19 AM
I cut my old credit card in half with my swisstool x scissors and removed those fancy aluminium piston style valve stem caps. I don't advise to use these kind of caps because salt and water gets between the brass valve treads and the aluminium cap which corrodes the two together. Had to hold the valve with a waterpump plier and loosen the cap with my swisstool x pliers.
I have replaced the caps with stock plastic examples. Didn't like the look of them either.

You'd have to grease the threads to prevent that.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on March 21, 2016, 12:12:12 AM
The Leatherman OHT came in quite handy today.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=264480;image)

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12238.0;attach=264482;image)



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on March 31, 2016, 07:25:00 PM
Cutting an old car tyre from a rim with my swisstool so it could be recylced, blade now needs resrhapening though.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on March 31, 2016, 07:42:54 PM
I used the blade on my Vic Soldier to cut some zipties.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eamo on March 31, 2016, 09:07:40 PM
wave cutting some chicken wire - was putting up some fencing to keep my youngest out of the veg garden :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on April 02, 2016, 08:31:41 PM
Yesterday my friend's door to his room wouldn't unlock, so I took off the doorknob with my Rebar's small/medium flathead and he smacked the lock back with his palm and that fixed it. I also destroyed a cheap pen in the process of getting the insert out to attempt to pop the lock.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 04, 2016, 02:38:17 PM
I used the SOG BlackTip to fix a pretty lady's ring.   :angel:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 04, 2016, 05:18:17 PM
Cut some tough gardening tube with the Powerlock, and tightened some bolts and nuts on the gardening terrain we have.

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(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160404_101343_453_zpsxoo4vhn5.jpg)

Then, at home, I cut some zip ties with the MP800 to mod the Cold Steel into a "wave opener"

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on April 10, 2016, 04:59:01 AM
I pulled paper towels out of a dispenser at a Big Boy with my Leatherman Rebar pliers.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 10, 2016, 07:03:14 AM
I used the MP 600 PS pliers to retrieve a pull up from the toilet.  My daughter managed to sink the shot while sitting on her potty by kicking it off her foot.  Right into the toilet she had opened before deciding to use her potty instead.  Definitely one of those times I was glad I had a pliers based MT on me ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 10, 2016, 05:27:42 PM
Fixed and tightened some locks, doors and windows around the building today with the Legend...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/IMG_20160405_115833_318_zpsi64dfpi1.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 15, 2016, 12:30:32 PM
I used the screwdriver on the PST II to tighten the screws on a door knob and the scissors to cut coupons out for the local hardware store.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eamo on April 15, 2016, 03:13:18 PM
Doing some more fencing so used the wave pliers to cut the wire, the serrated blade to cut some tiewraps and the but holder to tighten some screws :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: anditsgone on April 18, 2016, 02:02:02 PM
Changing a blown out radio fuse in my car. The fuse could handle the loudness that i expected from the radio.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on April 19, 2016, 03:28:09 AM
I used the blade on my Vic Soldier to open various items and packages throughout the weekend..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 21, 2016, 05:40:49 PM
Fixed the Microwave in the dining area, saved a coin from getting lost inside one of these devil's machines and cut some wire and cord to hang some tree-based decorative project from the main stairs...


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on April 22, 2016, 11:42:13 PM
Not really multitool work, but I ran into a little problem today.  As I was walking a section of the fence far up in the woods on the farm this evening, I came across a hole roughly a foot and a half wide by three feet tall-- some hunter trespassing had cut into the fence and bent back the pieces of wire to pass through--I have a suspect, but I'm not naming anyone. 

 I pulled out my Proto 267G linesman's pliers and got to work. I couldn't bend the pieces back together, as too big a section had been removed.  My grandfather was checking other parts of the fence and had the tools on the UTV, so I didn't have what I needed.  So, I walked up the fence a bit and found an old cast away scrap of fencing wire behind the fence that was thin enough to cut with my linesman's pliers.   I cut pieces out of that scrap and spliced it into the cut section, then tightened the fence--problem fixed.  Minor tightening and hammering a rusted lock shut on a gate was also done with the pliers.  Wish I'd carried my Super Tool anyway as backup--the cutters are far superior to the cutters on that wore out 40 year old pair of linesman's pliers.  But, the Super Tool pliers are weak compared to the linesman's pliers, that's why I carry them instead.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on April 23, 2016, 03:09:52 AM
Wish I'd carried my Super Tool anyway as backup--the cutters are far superior to the cutters on that wore out 40 year old pair of linesman's pliers.  But, the Super Tool pliers are weak compared to the linesman's pliers, that's why I carry them instead.
Sounds like you have had your money's worth out of those pliers - maybe it is time to buy a new (or less worn out 2nd-hand) pair ?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on April 24, 2016, 01:06:29 AM
My WWII Canadian Navy Knife came in handy as soon as I got it in the mail, as I used its marlinspike to untie my bootlace, which was in a knotted mess.   This will be its only use--I'll save up and get a British Navy Knife later on that I can use as much as I want too.  The M.S. Ltd/Case partnership Canadian Navy knives are extremely rare. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WoodsDuck on April 24, 2016, 04:38:35 PM
Yesterday one of my coworkers used the nail cleaner on my Squirt S4 to remove her old fake fingernails.  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on April 25, 2016, 04:21:28 AM
I used the pliers on my Crunch to get the zipper tab on my pants unjammed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on April 25, 2016, 06:40:14 AM
Helped my friend string up his new guitar and opened his new Skeletool!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 25, 2016, 06:14:02 PM
Cutting and trimming, and assembling a Bee hotel with these two

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 26, 2016, 03:43:32 AM
I used my Blarge and the bit kit/extender to disassemble a crib.  It required a hex bit.  That bit kit may only rarely come in handy for me, but things like this are why I keep it handy.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 26, 2016, 10:49:29 AM
Cutting and trimming, and assembling a Bee hotel with these two

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/jrj_zpse0fkt4n4.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/tww_zpsvcbeq5xf.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/t4_zpsy7rviuno.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/uuu_zpsoyt8gqxr.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/awe_zpsviycosax.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/q2eqw_zpsbncs2ujm.jpg)

I think I've seen that scissor with Vic-like mini-pliers in one of Chako's threads. It's sweet. What is it?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 26, 2016, 12:04:30 PM
I think I've seen that scissor with Vic-like mini-pliers in one of Chako's threads. It's sweet. What is it?

Excalibur Multi-Snip (http://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Multi-Snip) aka The Paul Chen Multi Tasker (http://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Paul+Chen+Multi+Tasker)   
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 26, 2016, 12:10:32 PM
I think I've seen that scissor with Vic-like mini-pliers in one of Chako's threads. It's sweet. What is it?

Excalibur Multi-Snip (http://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Multi-Snip) aka The Paul Chen Multi Tasker (http://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Paul+Chen+Multi+Tasker)   

Thank you doctor.  :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wanimator on April 27, 2016, 02:00:02 AM
Helped my friend string up his new guitar and opened his new Skeletool!

The day before that I was volunteering somewhere and cut a bunch of branches off trees and bushes up to 1.5 inches or so in diameter.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on April 27, 2016, 11:42:14 AM
Used my Spirit last night for something fun: We are having our lift refurbished at the moment and the engineer left site at 6.30 but the alarm kept sounding in the lift as if someone was trapped inside. I rang the engineer who told me to unscrew the lid of a metal box and trace some wires and snip them all to stop the alarm until he could get back in to fix it. That must be what bomb disposal experts feel like.  :facepalm:

This morning I fixed a residents kitchen cabinet door with the philips on my Pikachu.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on April 27, 2016, 05:45:59 PM
Yesterday used my BO Wave and Schrade pocket tool to dismantle and resemble a set of bunk beds to move them to another house. My big kid needed a bigger bed lol

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 29, 2016, 08:27:59 PM
Used the Surge to change the pocket clip position on my Spyderhawk. So fast and easy, big, flathead needed and instantly provided...

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(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13124800_1067399566655222_7074357568750826000_n_zpsu240lvbd.jpg)

Both excellent examples of high-tech manmade tools

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 30, 2016, 04:44:51 AM
The Signal's blade and hammer came in handy while assembling a TV stand.  The Supertool phillips was heavily used as well.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on April 30, 2016, 12:44:48 PM
Used my vic alox solo to open some boxes at work, and to trim a poster thought i'd need a stanley knofe but the SAK was sharp enough.

Also fixed the door handle on the office with the squirt ps4...didn't think it would be up to the task but really suprised me
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 08, 2016, 04:59:07 AM
I assembled a computer desk today at our future home.  Same combo as last week with the TV stand, the Signal and Supertool. 
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on May 09, 2016, 01:10:14 PM
This happened yesterday, actually.

I used my Vic Spirit to remove a syringe and two broken bottles of beer from a children's playground. Some bloody idiot(s?) could have gone anywhere else in the pretty large park but no, the playground was the ideal spot...  >:D 

:megaslap:

:ashley:

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I could never understand why people break the bottles after they consume the contents. Having had a piece of glass stuck in my hand when I was 6 or 7 while looking for the ball in some tall grasses doesn't help.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 11, 2016, 04:27:08 AM
I assembled our new couch tonight.  I used the Signal's blade for some cutting tasks, and the Supertool 200's serrated blade to cut up a mass of cardboard boxes the couch pieces came in.  Also used its saw to enlarge a hole for a peg as it wasn't quite lined up right.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2016, 04:57:12 AM
I assembled our new couch tonight.  I used the Signal's blade for some cutting tasks, and the Supertool 200's serrated blade to cut up a mass of cardboard boxes the couch pieces came in.  Also used its saw to enlarge a hole for a peg as it wasn't quite lined up right.

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Another K down eh, congrats.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 11, 2016, 05:25:52 AM
I assembled our new couch tonight.  I used the Signal's blade for some cutting tasks, and the Supertool 200's serrated blade to cut up a mass of cardboard boxes the couch pieces came in.  Also used its saw to enlarge a hole for a peg as it wasn't quite lined up right.

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Another K down eh, congrats.   :cheers:
Thanks.....I'll catch ya eventually :viking:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2016, 09:24:51 AM
I assembled our new couch tonight.  I used the Signal's blade for some cutting tasks, and the Supertool 200's serrated blade to cut up a mass of cardboard boxes the couch pieces came in.  Also used its saw to enlarge a hole for a peg as it wasn't quite lined up right.

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Another K down eh, congrats.   :cheers:
Thanks.....I'll catch ya eventually :viking:

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No doot aboot it eh.   :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 11, 2016, 12:53:40 PM
I assembled our new couch tonight.  I used the Signal's blade for some cutting tasks, and the Supertool 200's serrated blade to cut up a mass of cardboard boxes the couch pieces came in.  Also used its saw to enlarge a hole for a peg as it wasn't quite lined up right.

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Another K down eh, congrats.   :cheers:
Thanks.....I'll catch ya eventually :viking:

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No doot aboot it eh.   :drink:
You've been hanging around Dmac too long ;)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Brock O Lee on May 12, 2016, 04:19:26 PM
Not sure if this Knipex counts as a multitool...

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160502_140409_zps8drtcqh5.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on May 12, 2016, 11:02:59 PM
Not sure if this Knipex counts as a multitool...

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160502_140409_zps8drtcqh5.jpg)

How do you like the pliers ? I've been tempted to carry those and a sak.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: firiki on May 13, 2016, 12:35:02 PM
Not sure if this Knipex counts as a multitool...

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160502_140409_zps8drtcqh5.jpg)

In any case it definitely counts as a very good tool  :) I love mine :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Brock O Lee on May 13, 2016, 02:02:08 PM
Not sure if this Knipex counts as a multitool...

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160502_140409_zps8drtcqh5.jpg)

How do you like the pliers ? I've been tempted to carry those and a sak.

I like it a lot.

The smallest Cobra (125mm) is light and small enough to fit into a Maxpedition organiser, along with the Rebar, bits, spare SAK etc etc. It complements the needle nose MT pliers well, especially where you need to grab larger diameter items, like these pecan nuts. It is really awkward to crack them with the Rebar because you have to open to jaws so wide, but it's a non-issue with the Cobra.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on May 13, 2016, 02:47:00 PM
Not sure if this Knipex counts as a multitool...

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160502_140409_zps8drtcqh5.jpg)

How do you like the pliers ? I've been tempted to carry those and a sak.

I like it a lot.

The smallest Cobra (125mm) is light and small enough to fit into a Maxpedition organiser, along with the Rebar, bits, spare SAK etc etc. It complements the needle nose MT pliers well, especially where you need to grab larger diameter items, like these pecan nuts. It is really awkward to crack them with the Rebar because you have to open to jaws so wide, but it's a non-issue with the Cobra.

Thanks, just sealed the deal for me
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ulenspiegel on May 14, 2016, 05:38:33 PM
I used my Vic Explorer for putting screens on the windows.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 17, 2016, 02:27:08 PM
Last night I used the MP600 Pro Scout to remove and serve as an accomplice in the destruction of my old PS3 hard drive.  There were tiny phillips screws, but the  corner of the smallest flathead managed them.  Then the pliers held it on a table while I smashed it with a hammer :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 17, 2016, 02:32:06 PM
Last night I used the MP600 Pro Scout to remove and serve as an accomplice in the destruction of my old PS3 hard drive.  There were tiny phillips screws, but the  corner of the smallest flathead managed them.  Then the pliers held it on a table while I smashed it with a hammer :)

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 :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on May 17, 2016, 02:49:45 PM
Last night I used the MP600 Pro Scout to remove and serve as an accomplice in the destruction of my old PS3 hard drive.  There were tiny phillips screws, but the  corner of the smallest flathead managed them.  Then the pliers held it on a table while I smashed it with a hammer :)

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 :rofl:
It was fun

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sparkydave on May 17, 2016, 10:11:48 PM
Used my wave to repair the bilge pump in the soeedboat and also to assist changing the batteries over but got frustrated and when to get a wrench

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on May 18, 2016, 06:24:18 AM
Mosquito dunks are compressed rings of material that includes a slow release chemical that prevents mosquitoes from breeding in standing water.  I have to add them to my rain collection barrels, but during a heavy rain the dunks are violently sloshed around the barrels which causes them to dissolve too quickly (days rather than a month).  So, I used the reamer/awl in my Vic Spirit to punch holes in a plastic, peanut butter jar which I will put a dunk in after weighing down the jar with gravel, and it will allow the chemical to be released while protecting the dunk from the rushing water.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: haackeg on May 18, 2016, 07:53:40 AM
I used the saw in my Rebar to show my oldest how to saw safely with his Leap.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on May 18, 2016, 12:58:23 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7648/27088122205_e58e4c3d3e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HgFGZK)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 19, 2016, 03:41:27 AM
I used the blade on my Vic Soldier this past Saturday to cut some zip ties holding some banners up at a local bike race I marshaled at.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on May 23, 2016, 04:06:31 PM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on May 23, 2016, 07:14:37 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7648/27088122205_e58e4c3d3e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HgFGZK)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/26484319533_651160835f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gmk4uR)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7784/27088120665_46ea12bc15_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HgFGxc)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/26482653204_f9ac50c28a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gmbwa3)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/26993630012_599cf28f4b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H8kpL1)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Brock O Lee on May 23, 2016, 10:00:36 PM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on May 24, 2016, 03:03:08 AM
Bear and Son/Bear MGC Gardener--weeder and shears.  Even though I passed the weeder tool as useless for my needs--it does a great job at digging up thistles when a mattock or shovel isn't handy by cutting the roots.  I handed the shears to my grandmother to prune some bushes.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on May 24, 2016, 10:17:05 AM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???

It's a mod I did Bro-Kizzle. I have 2 now. The CyberPikachu and the Greenwood:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on May 24, 2016, 03:28:12 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on May 24, 2016, 04:06:58 PM
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Those Rebars look so tough. Nice detailing Co-Lozzle  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on May 24, 2016, 04:08:21 PM
Surge file (diamond grit side) to rough sharpen the knife I use to strip armoured cable that was returned to me a bit blunt.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on May 24, 2016, 04:57:55 PM
Flower and nail trimming

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on May 24, 2016, 11:50:27 PM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???

It's a mod I did Bro-Kizzle. I have 2 now. The CyberPikachu and the Greenwood:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg.html)
Question, I take it you took the awl from a pioneer ? Did you have to mod the back spring ? So basically was it an easy mod or a pain in the ass - sizzle


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on May 25, 2016, 11:30:25 AM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???

It's a mod I did Bro-Kizzle. I have 2 now. The CyberPikachu and the Greenwood:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg.html)
Question, I take it you took the awl from a pioneer ? Did you have to mod the back spring ? So basically was it an easy mod or a pain in the ass - sizzle


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The awl fits in nicely without any modding really. The first one I did was the Pikachu and I popped a thin washer to take up the slack, but on the Greenwood I filed down the small blade spacer - that fits better and the opening/closing action is smoother.

With the Greenwood I only had to remove the one pin - once I'd filed the spacer the whole job was done in half an hour.

I think that sLaughterMed just dropped the awl in his brilliantly named 'Hungry Ranger' and it works fine. See his thread:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on May 25, 2016, 02:01:22 PM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???

It's a mod I did Bro-Kizzle. I have 2 now. The CyberPikachu and the Greenwood:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg.html)
Question, I take it you took the awl from a pioneer ? Did you have to mod the back spring ? So basically was it an easy mod or a pain in the ass - sizzle


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The awl fits in nicely without any modding really. The first one I did was the Pikachu and I popped a thin washer to take up the slack, but on the Greenwood I filed down the small blade spacer - that fits better and the opening/closing action is smoother.

With the Greenwood I only had to remove the one pin - once I'd filed the spacer the whole job was done in half an hour.

I think that sLaughterMed just dropped the awl in his brilliantly named 'Hungry Ranger' and it works fine. See his thread:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336)
Awesome, thanks for finding the thread also !


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on May 25, 2016, 02:03:30 PM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???

It's a mod I did Bro-Kizzle. I have 2 now. The CyberPikachu and the Greenwood:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg.html)
Question, I take it you took the awl from a pioneer ? Did you have to mod the back spring ? So basically was it an easy mod or a pain in the ass - sizzle


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The awl fits in nicely without any modding really. The first one I did was the Pikachu and I popped a thin washer to take up the slack, but on the Greenwood I filed down the small blade spacer - that fits better and the opening/closing action is smoother.

With the Greenwood I only had to remove the one pin - once I'd filed the spacer the whole job was done in half an hour.

I think that sLaughterMed just dropped the awl in his brilliantly named 'Hungry Ranger' and it works fine. See his thread:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336)
Awesome, thanks for finding the thread also !


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: colt 1911 on May 25, 2016, 05:03:38 PM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???

It's a mod I did Bro-Kizzle. I have 2 now. The CyberPikachu and the Greenwood:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg.html)
Question, I take it you took the awl from a pioneer ? Did you have to mod the back spring ? So basically was it an easy mod or a pain in the ass - sizzle


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The awl fits in nicely without any modding really. The first one I did was the Pikachu and I popped a thin washer to take up the slack, but on the Greenwood I filed down the small blade spacer - that fits better and the opening/closing action is smoother.

With the Greenwood I only had to remove the one pin - once I'd filed the spacer the whole job was done in half an hour.

I think that sLaughterMed just dropped the awl in his brilliantly named 'Hungry Ranger' and it works fine. See his thread:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336)
Awesome, thanks for finding the thread also !


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You going for it colt?
Yep, if you don't mind a clone !


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 26, 2016, 04:19:40 AM
I used the pliers on my LM Crunch to hold the cable for the front cantilever brake on my bike when I did an adjustment.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2016, 09:47:33 AM
Put up some trellis at work - used the CyberPik's in-line awl to make the pilot and then the in-line philips to drive the fixing home. Awesome!
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_005_zpsbxhdcsi1.jpg.html)(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160523_007_zpsocurtl4r.jpg.html)

What 91mm (?) SAK is that with the inline awl ?  ???

It's a mod I did Bro-Kizzle. I have 2 now. The CyberPikachu and the Greenwood:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160304_004_zps2rmav5we.jpg.html)
Question, I take it you took the awl from a pioneer ? Did you have to mod the back spring ? So basically was it an easy mod or a pain in the ass - sizzle


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The awl fits in nicely without any modding really. The first one I did was the Pikachu and I popped a thin washer to take up the slack, but on the Greenwood I filed down the small blade spacer - that fits better and the opening/closing action is smoother.

With the Greenwood I only had to remove the one pin - once I'd filed the spacer the whole job was done in half an hour.

I think that sLaughterMed just dropped the awl in his brilliantly named 'Hungry Ranger' and it works fine. See his thread:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240336.html#msg1240336)
Awesome, thanks for finding the thread also !


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Cool! give us lots of pics.  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on May 26, 2016, 09:41:10 PM
This morning I cut some tough fibrous Agave leaves with my Salt, my MAXAM fixed blade and the replaceable saws from the Legend.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01249_zpsbhnlca20.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01248_zpsqhic93il.jpg)

They worked great.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01245_zpsefgr7bue.jpg)

But the saw was too short, and fragile, reason why I switched over to the fixed blade

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01240_zpssrphd1p8.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on May 30, 2016, 11:27:13 PM
The handlebars on my bike were very loose. Got the Spirit RT out and took care of it. :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20160530_170948_zpsg0zkdcdt.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20160530_170948_zpsg0zkdcdt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on May 31, 2016, 02:52:59 AM
I had to tighten up a door jamb on a double door at work today.  The screws are constantly backing out on this door for some reason, causing it to stick and not shut properly. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 02, 2016, 03:01:38 AM
I used the Signal's blade for various cutting tasks while working at the house tonight.  Also used the phillips driver for attaching a TV to its stand.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160602/73246bf84aa2aa0d77690ca270183646.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on June 02, 2016, 07:05:32 AM
I used my ST's file to deburr a new key that I had made for work.  The blanks we have are too long and have to be trimmed down so they leave a nasty burr that will gum up the lock if you try to let it wear off.  That's one thing about the Rebar I don't like, the file is too sharp for those applications and hangs on the burr rather than removing it, while the PST/Supertool/pulse files are perfect for that.  Now that I think of it most of the files I've used on a lot of LM's are really good, the rebar is the only one that is too sharp.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mr Biriyani on June 02, 2016, 04:44:48 PM
I used my lm wave in combo with Topeak mini 9 to fix my punctured tire on my bike for the third time in a short period.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Weasel on June 02, 2016, 07:39:22 PM
Used my supertool to remove a thorn from my sons bike tire(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160602/6ec5fa8ef2b076171b0ce5b2a17af789.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on June 04, 2016, 05:25:21 AM
I used the Supertool's pliers to tighten a loose nut on one of the legs on our bench.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Weasel on June 07, 2016, 12:38:46 PM
Used my supertool to cut loads of fencing wire that was weaved into a hedge that we were removing.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on June 07, 2016, 05:18:59 PM
Cutting wire, opening the broken coffee machine

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01320_zpsmytmkwnp.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01317_zpsbllphcni.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01331_zpsyecwohjo.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01300_zpse7fd7isx.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01330_zpsyuzpapgm.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on June 09, 2016, 07:29:54 PM
Garden fence maintenance

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01362_zpsvyaulzsg.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01365_zpsikrggcz3.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01363_zpsutzrvmhq.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on June 14, 2016, 09:03:14 PM
Saved my ass today in a nonworking public bathroom

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01458_zpslyqxmct9.jpg)
Tourists were going in and out all the time, and the lock was broken.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01475_zpsm1jw8nmh.jpg)

More than one got caught with his pants down during the morning.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01472_zpstl7riwor.jpg)

When I had to go in, I just locked the door the Multitool way!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01477_zpsfh8ixb6g.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01471_zps02pd2agi.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: greenbear on June 15, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Filing down a rough edge on my daughter's dental retainer - this has to be the weirdest use I've put one to so far  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on June 15, 2016, 06:02:47 PM
Cut open a case of water with my Vic Soldier last night..
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on June 28, 2016, 01:49:12 PM
Used the Spirit's butter blade to open up the package containing...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01952_zpsd3gdtura.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01946_zpsdaedil7i.jpg)

yup, another Spirit   :D

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01954_zpspzrvclnf.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01948_zpsg8fulgmj.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01951_zpsm4nuxw40.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01949_zps4gi0xm5a.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on June 28, 2016, 03:18:13 PM
Used the Spirit's butter blade to open up the package containing...

yup, another Spirit   :D

Does that make the first Spirit a meta-Multi-Tool ?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WoodsDuck on June 29, 2016, 12:10:22 AM
I used my ST's file to deburr a new key that I had made for work.  The blanks we have are too long and have to be trimmed down so they leave a nasty burr that will gum up the lock if you try to let it wear off.  That's one thing about the Rebar I don't like, the file is too sharp for those applications and hangs on the burr rather than removing it, while the PST/Supertool/pulse files are perfect for that.  Now that I think of it most of the files I've used on a lot of LM's are really good, the rebar is the only one that is too sharp.
I do sometimes wish my Rebar had a diamond file. It's not a "budget" model like the Wingman, so why hold back?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: m47mu74nt on June 29, 2016, 04:51:36 PM
Today we used three tools to dissassemble (/break) an Epson printer

Gerber mp400: supports the great torque needed to unscrew stuck screws, but Phillips (and other tools) are too small to reach some locations  :-\
Leatherman Micra : can reach some deeper screws and didn't suffer from the torque even with the 2D Phillips
Vic Huntsman : used the small flat driver and saw (to reduce plastic waste size)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on July 01, 2016, 08:03:43 PM
...plant maintenance at mom's place today.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/t4_zpsy7rviuno.jpg)

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(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13062377_1063728340355678_8990481259242226966_n_zpsuhtat7hw.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01051_zpsjcf8xj1m.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13012797_1063727750355737_4739133299946627291_n_zpsrkmkr6yx.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on July 14, 2016, 09:40:24 PM
And painting rojects at Momma's this week

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02369_zpstl9di0kd.jpg)

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Spirit performed as expected!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02364_zpsfmbufpvd.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02367_zpsm2rindhd.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: metasyntax on July 21, 2016, 02:52:24 PM
Used my Spirit to adjust the front derailleur on my bike, which had just recently starting rubbing the chainring for some reason. I noticed in the process that my large chainring is slightly warped, but it's not bad enough to affect anything. I recently started riding this bike, which is about 15 years old, a Huffy that I bought from Target when I was in high school. It's probably been 10 years since I rode it last. While a little rough around the edges, it still rides OK.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Ryo Saeba on July 21, 2016, 04:06:56 PM
One of my alpacas got his head stuck in the fence so I had to cut the wire with my wave. He was fine and didn't lose hardly any hair.  I guess I'll be replacing the woven wire with some horse fence sometime soon.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on July 21, 2016, 06:13:52 PM
To pose in a tree for a piccy for the juice cover GAW  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: yud on July 22, 2016, 10:47:35 PM
So at the fort we need a new sponge covering for the sponge we use for firing (the sponge is a sheep skin covered stick that you use to send down the barrel of the gun before and after firing to extinguish any embers before loading).  When we took the old cover off we found out that some used steel nail not the brass tacks you are supposed to use (steel can cause sparks which is the opposite of what the sponge is suppose to do :facepalm:).  So I took on the project of trying to remove the nails that put up a fight coming out. 

So yesterday I tried many things such as heating up a spike to burn the the nails out, but I really thought a 93mm inline awl was the right tool for the job.  Normally this would not be a problem as I carry my Pioneer X so I run over to the locker room and find that the day before I had forgotten the X in my waterproof box after kayaking.  So today I made sure to bring her out and with the awl and a cold chisel I was able to shorten the nails and then embed in the wood where they can't create sparks.

So the Swiss Army has saved the Union Army :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on July 23, 2016, 07:16:10 PM
Had a few parcels to send today. The little blade on the squirt ps4 was very handy for trimming the tape and labels. A very handy little tool
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LoopCutter on July 23, 2016, 09:07:21 PM
Used my ST 300 plier head to break up larger clumps of ice to fit in my 34oz tumbler. 
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ironraven on July 25, 2016, 05:13:38 AM
Friend of mine is residing his house this week. Spent the day helping him get ready. In the party, there was my LM Rebar, a second Rebar, an ST300 and a Wave, along with a bunch of SAKs, mostly Climbers and Supertinkers. In attendence were also a number of small multipurpose bars including my Pocketwrench II.

Among other tasks:

Removing lights and door bells.
Repairing improperly run wiring.
Fixing the compressor that will be powering the nailgun.
Cutting tyvek and that press on tar tape.
Cutting bands from around bundles of shingles.
Removing extranious phone line runs.
Removing prior owner's satellite dish and wiring.
Dismounting a door.
Filing through a pair of bolts that couldn't be reached with the angle grinder becuase they were behind the propane tank and the heads had been broken off while removing the old propane tank.

And honestly, while the crowbar to rip the old shingles off was faster, when you factor in clean up time my habit of just grabbing the shingles and pulling them off the wall in one peice was probably more efficent. I went hand to hand with a house, and won.  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DwrightKM on July 28, 2016, 12:25:05 AM
Farmer saw to take down some overgrown limbs
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 18, 2016, 12:03:42 PM
FlipGrip and Schrade Vise Grips to do a little mod on the A100

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04036_zpsusadsowy.jpg)

Replaced the main blade (cheap fake Chinese one that had been put into the tool) with a small flathead

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04041_zpscyd04lfw.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04040_zpsjjfbuein.jpg)

(http://[img]http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04037_zps7bnvsx5h.jpg

Nice compliment to the main, big and tough flathead!

[img]http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04038_zpsurqmajoi.jpg)

Tool was traded to jcs0001 in an excellent experience!  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on August 20, 2016, 12:17:32 AM
I used my MP600 to adjust the brakes on my bike today. :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Sea Monster on August 20, 2016, 06:57:39 AM
I'm glad Dad wasn't around to see me do it, but....


I used my LM Wave to undo a nut.

I was in a hurry, I was in a bad mood, and my 8mm ring spanner was no where to be found, so...old Wavey and a firm grip - and....off came the rusty nyloc.


(in my defense, the part wasn't going to be refitted, and didn't need to be kept in good condition, but still, I was raised better than that  :-[ )



Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: N_N_R on August 20, 2016, 08:41:34 AM
Not today, but during the week I had to use my SAK classic's blade to take out a naughty metal stapler piece (whatever they're called) that had gotten stuck. Then yesterday I used my PS4's pliers to pull a damn zipper that had gotten stuck. 

Small MTs rule  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AlephZero on August 20, 2016, 09:09:59 AM
I used my MP600 DET to trim some guitar strings as I was restringing my electric guitar for the first time since 10 years...

Also found out that I can't play jack smurf anymore :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on August 20, 2016, 03:11:27 PM
Micra scissors to open the packaging on my new watch  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on August 21, 2016, 06:37:40 PM
What did I intend to use it for? Cut some rubber band to finish the slingshot I started the other day
Whad did I actually use it for? Cut myself badly in the thumb  :(

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04121_zpsmympxbcr.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04119_zpssr2yazah.jpg)

My fault, I learned today that rubbery, elastic things and blades are an accident waiting to happen!  :oops:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04120_zpsx2qmncj1.jpg)

Nothing a bit of superglue won't heal, though

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04118_zpseq73fmct.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on August 21, 2016, 06:45:05 PM
Ouch ! Not deep enough for stitches I hope
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on August 24, 2016, 05:45:16 PM
I used the G1 Wave pliers to remove the pins holding two wheels on a hand truck at work to replace them with two new wheels.
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20160824_111334_zpsve8psrjo.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20160824_111334_zpsve8psrjo.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20160824_111406_zpsnsv3lqfp.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20160824_111406_zpsnsv3lqfp.jpg.html)
New wheel
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20160824_112251_zpsll46ncyg.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20160824_112251_zpsll46ncyg.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on September 07, 2016, 03:54:47 PM
And as incredibly ridiculous as it sounds, I used it to  slash open my skin again.
My new PP  cut me badly,  :facepalm:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04516_zpsxc43mbea.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04512_zps0sdqfcab.jpg)

That's what I call a "wicked sharp" blade, I didn't even notice at first.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04504_zpsqiakhglc.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 07, 2016, 04:18:27 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh Be careful Peacent you gonna bleed to death cutting yourself like that all the time :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on September 07, 2016, 05:13:55 PM
I think you have now overtaken NNR in the self injury dept.   :ahhh
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DaveK on September 09, 2016, 03:16:38 PM
I used the itty bitty phillips on a Charge TTi to open up a buck X-tract to replace its batteries.

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/IMG_0873_zpsrj5nebuc.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/IMG_0873_zpsrj5nebuc.jpg.html)

I don't have any CR 1616s though, so it was off to Amazon.  :facepalm:

So I'll be doing it again in a few days I guess!

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/IMG_0875_zpsrgjk1d9g.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/IMG_0875_zpsrgjk1d9g.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yalius on September 11, 2016, 02:24:25 AM
I used the serrated blade on my Charge TTi to cut down and trim back some weeds that had grown up around my wife's uncle's headstone.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JBW1 on September 11, 2016, 03:29:25 AM
Crunch was on duty for toilet repair today.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2016, 10:05:04 PM
Cut open a case of water with my Rebar :tu:

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1473684845514.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1473684845514.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on September 13, 2016, 05:29:32 PM
Had to carry a 8kg metal safe box around town, and the plastic bag was badly hurting my hand

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04786_zpsxnt8idn0.jpg)

I took oiut the SAK and used the so underaprreciated hook to carry it.

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04789_zpsuyjnagun.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04788_zpss76lunzf.jpg)

Being a thick, plastic-sided horizontal "bar" or "rod" the pressure was greatly distributed and reduced, making a much more comfortable carry

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04784_zpsddexc6rl.jpg)

I spent two hours with this heavy box walking around, so I ended up with a sore hand anyway but it would have been way worse, and I had no bandana to wrap around the plastic or to protect the palm (as I usually do)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04782_zpsqkxqnejf.jpg)

Don't laugh at the hook!  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on September 13, 2016, 06:36:22 PM
you could have taken the money out, gotten a few drinks and then you'd be stronger and the box would have been lighter
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 13, 2016, 07:34:01 PM
Cut a plastic band with the Rebar that was holding a cube of brick together :cheers:

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1473773222816.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1473773222816.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: JBW1 on September 16, 2016, 12:47:29 AM
Wave was on board for many random tasks late last night. Tore down a Stihl weedeater to replace the piston rings, all gaskets, and crank shaft bearings/oil seals.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on September 16, 2016, 09:38:26 PM
I skinned and cleaned a squirrel with my Victorinox Executive yesterday. The large blade is the perfect size and shape.

(posting a link instead of an image, since it's graphic)

http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Airguns/2016-09-15_7_zpsdosw62om.jpg.html

These little buggers are not satisfied to eat the seeds off the ground, they find a way onto the bird feeder, then start tearing it apart, so I drill them with my air rifle, clean them and eat them. I figure it's only fair: I'm feed them, and they feed me.  :D

For the curious, here's the airgun, an Air Arms TX200, in .177, detuned to 12 ft-lbs, down from 16 ft-lbs. I knocked him off of the power line from about 38 yards. :)

http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Airguns/2016-09-15_8_zpsnzldlp5e.jpg.html
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on September 16, 2016, 10:01:16 PM
nice work. and nice gun
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Smaug on September 25, 2016, 09:53:46 PM
I use my Victorinox Spirit X to cut off the frayed ends of some nylon rope, and then fuse it properly with a lighter.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshxansbkm.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshxansbkm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Josh613 on September 25, 2016, 10:11:36 PM
Came home from a days shopping and the lock on my front door jammed after 15 minutes of juggling around the key I used my wave to replace the barrel with one of the stock ones I keep for work
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dean51 on September 27, 2016, 11:27:43 PM
Used the Rebar to help service & relocate a trolling motor battery & repair a wire connection.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on September 30, 2016, 06:10:14 PM
My rebar saw a fair amount of use this morning as I repaired a loose stair at work.  I pulled the staples out with the pliers, then used the medium flathead to pry a few bent staples out of my staple gun so I could tack the carpet back down. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: alexTOOL on October 10, 2016, 11:25:20 PM
Today I forgot my fork and I have a salad with chicken for lunch

I think about it, and like MacGyver I try alternatives

My Vic Executive!

At first the nail file, it worked for the tomato, but not for the lettuce nor chicken

The scissors!!! Like a fork, and if you open them are like a little spoon-fork!:

Passed proof!

NOTE: Despite you can think, the Executive scissors size allow to use them as a fork without being too big to introduce them open in the mouth
I didn´t cut my self! 

Click on images to see bigger!


  (http://img147.imagevenue.com/loc381/th_122075113_2222_122_381lo.jpg) (http://img147.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=122075113_2222_122_381lo.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: alexTOOL on October 13, 2016, 10:38:06 PM
I use my Vic Executive to lost it!!!

In my visit to the supermarket!!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh 

Sad   :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 14, 2016, 12:52:48 AM
Sorry to hear that Alex. Losing a tool is always a painful experience  :cry:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Poncho65 on October 14, 2016, 02:08:45 AM
Sorry to hear that Alex. Losing a tool is always a painful experience  :cry:

Sorry to hear it buddy hope it turns up :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on October 14, 2016, 03:21:47 AM
I've carried my PST II in the mechatronics class I'm in at the local community college ever since I found I could carry a knife there, literally from day two on.

Today, I used the eyeglass driver for adjusting the voltage setting on a power adapter for a circuit kit and later, for a rather improvised use when one of the power adapters the other group in my class was using stopped working.  The instructor noticed it had triangle screws, so I tried the eyeglass driver on them and it worked, much better than I thought. I used the Phillips during one of the breaks for tightening a "No Smoking" sign located outside  because I noticed it was loose.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: alexTOOL on October 14, 2016, 10:46:04 AM
Sorry to hear that Alex. Losing a tool is always a painful experience  :cry:

Thanks! :tu:  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 14, 2016, 11:03:09 AM
New page banana man dance.     :nanadance:   :nanadance:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on October 14, 2016, 01:29:50 PM
Yep, Doc Z is trying to stop an alien Bananaman invasion by posting their party god on the beginning of every page
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on October 14, 2016, 02:56:11 PM
Yeah sadly I don't think the bananas will be dancing anymore.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on October 14, 2016, 03:50:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Poncho65 on October 14, 2016, 10:46:12 PM
Yeah sadly I don't think the bananas will be dancing anymore.

 :-\

(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/10gwvvj.gif)

Still some banana loving people out there Zoid :D :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on October 15, 2016, 04:18:53 PM
and back to the topic at hand - rebar to level out  a projector
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: alexTOOL on October 16, 2016, 02:03:23 PM
New page banana man dance.     :nanadance:   :nanadance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1fEdMTYLPI
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 16, 2016, 10:05:53 PM
My brother has bought an old caravan, but it's been suffering water ingress and needs refitting. I was having a quick survey of it earlier today and removed a panel out of the wardrobe so I could access the boiler.

Tools used Alox Rambler and MP426.  :tu: the small screwdriver on the Gerber was also used to clean some crud off the scale grooves on a knife of mine he'd got sitting in his shed for the last two years.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 20, 2016, 12:47:20 AM
Used the Cadet to put together a chair for my girlfriend(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/9e536def1634998ddb57160e398cf46c.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Josh613 on October 21, 2016, 10:38:08 AM
Sorry no pics! The mrs bought a new flatpack wardrobe and I assembled it using nothing but my wave and a hammer for the pins on the back. Wasn't as fast as using a drill driver or dedicated screwdriver but sure was fun! Needed the pliers to hold the panel pins for the back while I nailed them in
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on November 11, 2016, 05:55:08 PM
food prep

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05984_zpsugy9jyfg.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05971_zpsxvz286oz.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 12, 2016, 02:07:47 AM
I used the MP600 Pro Scout's file to force the opening mechanism thingy on my dad's truck tailgate  to open it.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161112/5d53cece67052728db2a1517e18cfc45.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on November 12, 2016, 12:20:02 PM
wound cleaning. Dang dirt!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-11/CAM05948_zpstsehuwke.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eamo on November 13, 2016, 10:00:19 PM
wound cleaning. Dang dirt!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-11/CAM05948_zpstsehuwke.jpg)

ewwwwwwwww


use my juice most days, today cutting some foam for my roof rack to protect my kayaks, used the screwdriver to adjust the pads on same, flat blade today to tighten some screws, cut some padding on a platform i built for my dog . . . thats just today and yesterday :)

Juice has taken over from my squirt and wave as my edc.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on November 17, 2016, 03:01:42 AM
I used my Supertool to tighten a loose screw on the bench seat of my Bowflex.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161117/4f51ccc9a9042d2a200020889b8a2bf3.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on December 08, 2016, 03:04:53 AM
Used my Vic camper which I keep in my car to assist in replacing brake light bulb in Nissan altima. was able to use screwdriver functions to pry little plastic clamps off trunk carpeting, but alas, had to switch to a small dedicated flatehead to pry wire harness clamps off bolts and a crescent wrench to undo nuts and remove whole rear assembly of light:here is the backside of this module which I guess took some water and dirt leakage through gaskets(nice job Nissan!)

(https://attachment.outlook.office.net/owa/Hendrix67@msn.com/service.svc/s/GetFileAttachment?id=AQMkADAwATIwMTAwAC0wMABkOC0wZjU0LTAwAi0wMAoARgAAA8DWSJhjlTtCltO1VDgcpjYHAE7UVkgzGfZAikVR2YzhSGAAAAIBDAAAAE7UVkgzGfZAikVR2YzhSGAAAAD55yK6AAAAARIAEABv4euCbjK%2BR5m8XHoOMHtJ&X-OWA-CANARY=ZOCgPvj0SkanPojPqRVARNAqZbINH9QY0JmeAa4F0ss8vPHMZ-di_nF3EiPoZyvm98CZVN8ezhs.&token=26387a76-ef54-4f1b-9c6e-43b08d3d84a8&owa=outlook.live.com&isc=1)


Guess a few pics of the sak in action would have been nice, but it was cold out
than I cut up an old T-shirt with sak main blade and clean that gook out before reassembling, did not want to pay dealership their crazy labor charge for this repair and another part I needed the brake light switch which sits behind break pedal and is an issue with this model and prevents you from starting the car sometimes. the parts were about $60 at dealership, All in all I saved a good $150-$200 ish in labor fees and didn't have to go up the stairs to get any more multi's or regular tools, had the vic, wrench and tiny screwdriver in the trunk, so It was a nice repair for me.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on December 08, 2016, 03:09:49 AM
anyway, if anyone has a sketchy nissan altima that is hard to start and you havve to jam on break pedal 10 times to get push button start to activvatee, PM me I can talk you through easy repair and save $
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on December 08, 2016, 09:18:39 PM
yesterday
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on December 09, 2016, 03:31:10 AM
I used my Gerber Suspension to cut my pinkie finger on my left hand while cutting off a plastic tab on a dastardly Maine gas can, so I could get the confounded gas cap off.  Never knew I did it until I saw blood on my dungarees on the way to the gas station.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on December 09, 2016, 03:37:12 AM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh Be careful Peacent you gonna bleed to death cutting yourself like that all the time :D

Death of a thousand cuts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Old Boy on December 09, 2016, 07:48:24 AM
Ahem, used my Skeletool to open a floss container to rethread the floss that snapped (short fingernails), found out it was empty. Used it to rip open the packaging of a new one. You know, manly stuff.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on December 09, 2016, 06:06:20 PM
borrowed my Rebar to a kid to fix something for his professor. got it back in one piece. kinda impressed
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WoodsDuck on December 09, 2016, 06:27:21 PM
Ahem, used my Skeletool to open a floss container to rethread the floss that snapped (short fingernails), found out it was empty. Used it to rip open the packaging of a new one. You know, manly stuff.

 :viking: :viking:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 4everYoung on December 15, 2016, 04:51:04 AM
Used skeletool pliers to take out some fuses in my jeep' fuse box. Dime's package opener to open some new baby teething toy for my son. (Those child proof packages are tough ) CS knife to cut up a hot dog and sandwich for my daughter and the scissors to cut various things during the day. Paper, chip bags, finger nail or two... you know some pretty rugged stuff on this end.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Damsel on December 15, 2016, 05:28:45 PM
Used my China Cheapo to open a box, open the packaging of a pack of cans and fixed the latch on my garden gate.

No pics, sorry.

Danielle
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on December 18, 2016, 02:23:53 AM
I used the G1 Wave pliers to tighten a few wing nuts attaching wheels to a couple heaters we got today.
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hellsing on December 19, 2016, 09:34:20 AM
no pics but heavy use on the last weekends. I help some friends and family to move the past 3 weekends.

First friend hadn't prepared her move, her apartment was a total trash, and guess what? not a single tool. Her boyfriend dump her and leave with the tools, letting her and the baby.
I had no idea of the situation and just came with a st300 and a pocket wrench.
And had to disassemble everything with just these tools. And i have to say, i was never so happy to have it.
Beds (both mother and baby one's), wardrobe, baby's park, everything was dismount with my st300 and pocketwrench. This is a beast combo. i even manage to unscrew some smurfty allen screw with the flat screwdriver. It totally saved the day

the 2 following weekends were helping my wife's cousin to move to his new house, which was still work in progress, but he have tools so less use of the st300 but it still was helpfull to dismount wardrobe, purge heaters and so on, the best tool is the one in your pocket and not the one in the other room. And my st300 was in my pocket!

I have many multitools, but the st300 is the one i prefers to use in smurfty conditions like those one and it's not as heavy as my surge.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Poncho65 on December 19, 2016, 10:33:29 PM
no pics but heavy use on the last weekends. I help some friends and family to move the past 3 weekends.

First friend hadn't prepared her move, her apartment was a total trash, and guess what? not a single tool. Her boyfriend dump her and leave with the tools, letting her and the baby.
I had no idea of the situation and just came with a st300 and a pocket wrench.
And had to disassemble everything with just these tools. And i have to say, i was never so happy to have it.
Beds (both mother and baby one's), wardrobe, baby's park, everything was dismount with my st300 and pocketwrench. This is a beast combo. i even manage to unscrew some smurfty allen screw with the flat screwdriver. It totally saved the day

the 2 following weekends were helping my wife's cousin to move to his new house, which was still work in progress, but he have tools so less use of the st300 but it still was helpfull to dismount wardrobe, purge heaters and so on, the best tool is the one in your pocket and not the one in the other room. And my st300 was in my pocket!

I have many multitools, but the st300 is the one i prefers to use in smurfty conditions like those one and it's not as heavy as my surge.

Glad you were able to help you friend out :cheers: She sounds like she may be down on her luck a bit and the move may be best for her sounds like :tu:

Also glad you could help your wifes family as well :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 4everYoung on December 20, 2016, 03:17:53 AM
Just used the skeletool to fix a leak at my kitchen faucet. Wowed a waitress by using my Style CS to cut down the extremely long straw they brought for daughters drink cup. She was astonished that someone carried "scissors" around with them.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Poncho65 on December 20, 2016, 03:20:50 AM
Just used the skeletool to fix a leak at my kitchen faucet. Wowed a waitress by using my Style CS to cut down the extremely long straw they brought for daughters drink cup. She was astonished that someone carried "scissors" around with them.

I have cut many a straw down over the years as well :D :tu:

My little girl use to just hand me the straw and knew she didn't even have to say a word :D :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: hellsing on December 20, 2016, 08:09:19 PM
no pics but heavy use on the last weekends. I help some friends and family to move the past 3 weekends.

First friend hadn't prepared her move, her apartment was a total trash, and guess what? not a single tool. Her boyfriend dump her and leave with the tools, letting her and the baby.
I had no idea of the situation and just came with a st300 and a pocket wrench.
And had to disassemble everything with just these tools. And i have to say, i was never so happy to have it.
Beds (both mother and baby one's), wardrobe, baby's park, everything was dismount with my st300 and pocketwrench. This is a beast combo. i even manage to unscrew some smurfty allen screw with the flat screwdriver. It totally saved the day

the 2 following weekends were helping my wife's cousin to move to his new house, which was still work in progress, but he have tools so less use of the st300 but it still was helpfull to dismount wardrobe, purge heaters and so on, the best tool is the one in your pocket and not the one in the other room. And my st300 was in my pocket!

I have many multitools, but the st300 is the one i prefers to use in smurfty conditions like those one and it's not as heavy as my surge.

Glad you were able to help you friend out :cheers: She sounds like she may be down on her luck a bit and the move may be best for her sounds like :tu:

Also glad you could help your wifes family as well :salute: :like: :like:

yeah it's a smurfty moment for her, but it will bring her back on tracks, her boyfriend was a total jerk.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jayronife on December 28, 2016, 03:20:59 PM
Hello, guys!
About my multitool:
Task: for driving, removing screws
Tool: Ganzo G301 screwdriver
Performance: qualitatively and quickly makes the necessary tasks
Rating for task: 10 out of 10 :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 4everYoung on December 28, 2016, 03:45:06 PM
Used the new Pioneer X  screwdriver to loosen and tighten screws holding radio handsets to hand help radios. Sliced up some quesadillas and fruit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on December 28, 2016, 03:48:15 PM
Used the new Pioneer X  screwdriver to loosen and tighten screws holding radio handsets to hand help radios. Sliced up some quesadillas and fruit.
We need pictures... mostly of the quesadillas :drool:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on December 28, 2016, 04:04:20 PM
Used the new Pioneer X  screwdriver to loosen and tighten screws holding radio handsets to hand help radios. Sliced up some quesadillas and fruit.
We need pictures... mostly of the quesadillas :drool:

and the recipe
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Etherealicer on December 28, 2016, 04:13:30 PM
Used the new Pioneer X  screwdriver to loosen and tighten screws holding radio handsets to hand help radios. Sliced up some quesadillas and fruit.
We need pictures... mostly of the quesadillas :drool:

and the recipe
Nah... an invitation :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 4everYoung on December 28, 2016, 04:21:57 PM
Used the new Pioneer X  screwdriver to loosen and tighten screws holding radio handsets to hand help radios. Sliced up some quesadillas and fruit.
We need pictures... mostly of the quesadillas :drool:

and the recipe
Nah... an invitation :D
Well y'all are invited, but you would have to fight off my daughter for the quesadillas. I make them for her. The secret is butter and real cheese. (No processed crap)You have to fry them in butter. Then finally forget to cut them in the kitchen where there's tons of sharp knives so you use a pocket knife to cut it into triangles.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mechanickal on December 29, 2016, 05:44:25 PM
Got the keys to our new home yesterday.
Today we started the works to bring the house to the 21st century. (Nothing major, but it needs some care)

Got some sandwiches for the guys helping me out today, but forgot a knife...

The serrated blade on the Rebar saved lunchtime!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on January 01, 2017, 07:28:14 PM
Food prep, tighten the Gas stoves

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on January 02, 2017, 08:18:11 AM
Used my surge pliers to stretch tailcap spring in my jetbeam pa20 flashlight which has a very long body and batteries go too far into it and was developing a blink when you tap or shook it. strtching the spring seemed to help a bit, I guess it got compressed over time, but still think this was more of a design flaw.

Then I used my Kershaw Scallion(not a mt, but a tool) to assist in destroying a couch I hated so I could get to the wood guts and and take it apart for easier throw away. After cutting fabric and foam and cottony stuff for 5 minutes I said umm, lets not wreck the nice knife on pos couch and got a junker knife to take over, than got out a hammer, small sledge hammer, circular saw, pry bar, safety glasses & mechanix gloves and the surge for large staple removal, and proceded to smash and cut couch into manageable chunks, dragged them down 3 flights of steps and to dumpster and cotteny material left a slug trail all over side walk

Then I took multiple tylenol and other painkillers as I was a wreck after this lol

Here's the guts (https://farm1.staticflickr.com/526/31670341830_a61836b3ac_m.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on January 05, 2017, 03:52:43 PM
Yesterday I used my Spirit to take apart a table at a friend's place. The legs were bolted on in hard to reach places with not much twist room so it took a while but got the job done in the end!!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on January 12, 2017, 06:23:19 PM
Spyderco backup!
opened with Wingman package opener   :salute:
 
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: T14 on January 12, 2017, 08:07:08 PM
used my Style ES needlenose pliers to restring a ukulele with strings that were barely long enough for engaging well with the tuning pegs :pok:
Also fixed some electric toys with my SAK cybertraveller lite
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jerseydevil on January 13, 2017, 01:09:56 AM
Used my MP600 today at work to fix the wiring on a hoist. Handled it easily. :tu:

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170112_121607_988_zpsezfpoxb4.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170112_121607_988_zpsezfpoxb4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on January 13, 2017, 05:46:31 AM
Spyderco backup!
opened with Wingman package opener   :salute:
 
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170111_125526_zpsdeum4soe.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170110_200637_zpsj4q3awqz.jpg)

that has got to be CGI, thats ginornous
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on January 13, 2017, 01:07:18 PM
Used my MP600 today at work to fix the wiring on a hoist. Handled it easily. :tu:

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170112_121607_988_zpsezfpoxb4.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170112_121607_988_zpsezfpoxb4.jpg.html)
Sick! That's what I'm talking about. Nice job man.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on January 13, 2017, 04:52:55 PM
Spyderco backup!
opened with Wingman package opener   :salute:
 
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170111_125526_zpsdeum4soe.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170110_200637_zpsj4q3awqz.jpg)

that has got to be CGI, thats ginornous



Which one?... :D

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: surfdaworld on January 15, 2017, 09:19:45 AM
Repaired the drain stopper on the mother in law's bathroom sink
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yadda on January 16, 2017, 07:09:07 PM
Used my Hybrid to cut back dead vines.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on February 06, 2017, 10:27:34 AM
To put a new plug on the heater I acquired for my office this morning. 

They've turned the heating off in every building on site as they need the steam for the processes and our internal power station isn't producing enough while 2 boilers are offline, so we get to freeze instead.  It was 7c in my office when I got here this morning. It's just passed 17c now so it's just getting nice.

It would be nice if they had told us this on Friday when the decision was made so we could have all dressed a little warmer :rant:

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The ladies are looking rather nipply nippy here today  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on February 15, 2017, 07:19:15 AM
With the help of my Spirit and trusty Jalox, me and my kid assembled a rack...

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 15, 2017, 11:41:26 AM
Nice work.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on February 15, 2017, 01:40:28 PM
Not really my tool, but part of my edc. Used my fisher space pen that I always carry to write down the registration number of the van doing a runner after he reversed into a car outside the shops this morning, and also my contact details and the ones of the other witness who I was chatting to when it happened.

The car owner, though majorly grumpy as we all would be after someone hitting our cars, was very thankful for the details.

Good deed of the day done very early  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 15, 2017, 02:00:55 PM
Not really my tool, but part of my edc. Used my fisher space pen that I always carry to write down the registration number of the van doing a runner after he reversed into a car outside the shops this morning, and also my contact details and the ones of the other witness who I was chatting to when it happened.

The car owner, though majorly grumpy as we all would be after someone hitting our cars, was very thankful for the details.

Good deed of the day done very early  :tu:
Good on you for getting the plate number. :2tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on February 15, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
Nice work.
:cheers:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on February 15, 2017, 06:30:43 PM
I'm not sure if I'm an assistant or a handyman at the school but today was a wheelchair fix it day
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: captain spaulding on February 20, 2017, 06:51:14 AM
The saw on my ST300 I keep in my car saved my bacon at work today in a huge way.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: caninesapien on February 28, 2017, 12:30:01 PM
Used my Wingman for some serious work last night....

... prising two Lego pieces apart  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on February 28, 2017, 11:09:06 PM
Rebar and Classic both helped kids make their masks today
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on March 01, 2017, 04:55:43 PM
birdfeeding project

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 03, 2017, 10:35:27 PM
Doing IKEA gymnastics with the LM Rebar
Opening packages no problem
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/e05w4M.jpg)

The LM nr 2 phillips driver has always been great! But I bumped into a screw that had badly cut threads and needing exceptionel :D force to screw in. This made the Rebar flex so much that I took the time to find an actual philips driver.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/K1M6hy.jpg)

I made a simple hanging hook from some stainless 2mm wire ... to suspend some childrens stuff from the ceiling.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/MVUVda.jpg)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/dDeZfp.jpg)
MTs are great for the hobo solutions and working with metal wire in general.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on March 04, 2017, 10:54:50 AM
I ordered around 10m of paracord and it arrived recently. Had some free time to make a slim ripcord bracelet (quick deploy) and wrapped the handle (also quick deploy style) of my Maxpedition Mini.

Used the Spirit to open the package, cut paracord to length and singe.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 04, 2017, 11:19:35 AM
I ordered around 10m of paracord and it arrived recently. Had some free time to make a slim ripcord bracelet (quick deploy) and wrapped the handle (also quick deploy style) of my Maxpedition Mini.

Used the Spirit to open the package, cut paracord to length and singe.

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Nice work :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on March 04, 2017, 11:35:54 AM
I ordered around 10m of paracord and it arrived recently. Had some free time to make a slim ripcord bracelet (quick deploy) and wrapped the handle (also quick deploy style) of my Maxpedition Mini.

Used the Spirit to open the package, cut paracord to length and singe.

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Nice work :tu:
Thanks :cheers:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 04, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Some easy saturday tasks putting up some lamps

The wire stripper on the Rebar works fine on the thinner cables
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/rWMENp.jpg)

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MTs are excellent for these light duty tasks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on March 05, 2017, 05:39:40 AM
I had to tighten up a cabinet door in the kitchen that has a pull out tray for a trash can. Some screws weren't installed correctly so I used the Phillips driver on my Spirit to tackle them. A couple tabs were pulled apart with my LM Crunch to install a screw. I also installed a locking mechanism on another closet door in the kitchen and the Crunch was used again to pull the tab whatever direction was needed to make everything line up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 13, 2017, 04:07:07 AM
Replaced the lights old wiring.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/703/33253904462_d1b47e348b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SEwXfo)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 17, 2017, 08:04:43 PM
My newish Skeletool was put through a bunch of tasks today... yes I needed to try this hate/love tool  :whistle:
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/cWoi4G.jpg)

Cutting plastic
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/QxmNMg.jpg)

Drilling with a mini awl (modified from the flat head bit):
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/N4EW25.jpg)

Trimming cable ties with the pliers
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/4ABfzq.jpg)

Cutting net (and opening a lot packages and straps)
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 18, 2017, 07:16:34 PM
Opening a bunch of large packages with the skeletool.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/FxisPG.jpg)
One-handed blades are new to me (they recently became legal in Denmark).... but they are AWESOME for this work (alot of in/out of the pocket).
These tasks dulled the blade. The blade went from shaving to non-shaving sharp, but does still cut. The 420HC is easy to resharpen anyway.
The serrations are surprisingly good for clumping plastic wrap  :2tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on March 19, 2017, 04:42:37 AM
Doing some maintenace on the console at Albert Music Hall.

I don't know why the pix is sideways.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 21, 2017, 07:11:54 AM
Doing some maintenace on the console at Albert Music Hall.

I don't know why the pix is sideways.

 :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on March 21, 2017, 10:41:47 AM
Almost 8 years since I first posted this thread?!WTF?! Can not believe where the time has gone, my MT's are now in better condition then my wrecked body
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on March 21, 2017, 01:31:00 PM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 21, 2017, 08:44:23 PM
Its a great thread  :cheers:

Cutting up cordage today and recovering old buoys and poles. Silty barnacle infested cordage dolls the blade quite fast... but the serrations kept cutting  :tu:
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/E4hATW.jpg)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/K9DjcZ.jpg)
These smoothed out serrations (by stropping) are really growing on me. Smooth cuts but still much more aggressive than plain egde. The blade is also decent for wood cutting (not really for carving).
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on March 21, 2017, 11:14:57 PM
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Ingenius!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: surfdaworld on March 22, 2017, 09:44:59 AM
My Surge saved the day for my wife today!  Got a call that her truck wouldn't start on the way home from work.
Turned out to be the clutch switch, the plastic bumper had broken and the switch couldn't engage.  Sliced up some random pieces of plastic with the Surge, and duct taped them in place on the clutch pedal. Problem solved!
I'll be driving her truck though until our mechanic can finish the repair---apparently my wife doesn't trust vehicle repairs performed with a leatherman and duct tape!   :think:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p_jBfS5E7urZfLkMfhHlmQojW-gvsmQ-3xJZPMkq5zHmLO0qxuadjkKGpyyMCaC7KWerlYPCbyXSfeA3Ioysp7WuFJ2wq8EKH4fzxNwLvlgMGwhCRzK6lBoijU5eApfiipFmC551xE0nJCUJIG-64fxNmeuUn_Vpi8njx9DDxDyz9Yr3vmt8xQN8RuCW1GsKxG4nWIXFZ2Xgb-JqlBc81YnoUK71lo1XTjUlPagA8XLaDVHzh9pFvRhZ_Su03Dhq4QKEw5wLjcmn02y0EduxY0TG9zBuGa8lHSIpgWsxSEKBEqLWwPm0QBh0GEkunILYt6Lcbc0-NU88zbcEQTBpu0V9PJkOJjj_ctCF9RcfH5XL0TA8Wr0WecjOAnbhJ_Up-B1xSfrH9MrwfPmoWTMiCXywtvlxKfqbmoJuzhzgHyw-T4PuwCE0o4D-EiivvXDBVr7qr2tOnZRXOneeVw3Wr-NdBN253qUFjvoWaDNlRQpkRbTcncO_hmuzm9FMeclO33vi05I-UG-eJ7FBYBbs0aKKsREFkyzoZ83FOB_uAgj1qTSt0ZVo3lDPVklNd6enQ9fi720x4C9lDwL_Lc4Llzfe2-MQQlzqrclrLTOYdSXkdWYd0pvSMhKlSrZgrLzleKwiA_CpWMKiPpUlkb3kwgIDsd0Di5jg7wLNj0zUgJQ=w479-h639-no)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on March 22, 2017, 05:26:15 PM
multitools and duct tape hold the world together
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on March 22, 2017, 09:05:05 PM
My Surge saved the day for my wife today!  Got a call that her truck wouldn't start on the way home from work.
Turned out to be the clutch switch, the plastic bumper had broken and the switch couldn't engage.  Sliced up some random pieces of plastic with the Surge, and duct taped them in place on the clutch pedal. Problem solved!
I'll be driving her truck though until our mechanic can finish the repair---apparently my wife doesn't trust vehicle repairs performed with a leatherman and duct tape!   :think:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p_jBfS5E7urZfLkMfhHlmQojW-gvsmQ-3xJZPMkq5zHmLO0qxuadjkKGpyyMCaC7KWerlYPCbyXSfeA3Ioysp7WuFJ2wq8EKH4fzxNwLvlgMGwhCRzK6lBoijU5eApfiipFmC551xE0nJCUJIG-64fxNmeuUn_Vpi8njx9DDxDyz9Yr3vmt8xQN8RuCW1GsKxG4nWIXFZ2Xgb-JqlBc81YnoUK71lo1XTjUlPagA8XLaDVHzh9pFvRhZ_Su03Dhq4QKEw5wLjcmn02y0EduxY0TG9zBuGa8lHSIpgWsxSEKBEqLWwPm0QBh0GEkunILYt6Lcbc0-NU88zbcEQTBpu0V9PJkOJjj_ctCF9RcfH5XL0TA8Wr0WecjOAnbhJ_Up-B1xSfrH9MrwfPmoWTMiCXywtvlxKfqbmoJuzhzgHyw-T4PuwCE0o4D-EiivvXDBVr7qr2tOnZRXOneeVw3Wr-NdBN253qUFjvoWaDNlRQpkRbTcncO_hmuzm9FMeclO33vi05I-UG-eJ7FBYBbs0aKKsREFkyzoZ83FOB_uAgj1qTSt0ZVo3lDPVklNd6enQ9fi720x4C9lDwL_Lc4Llzfe2-MQQlzqrclrLTOYdSXkdWYd0pvSMhKlSrZgrLzleKwiA_CpWMKiPpUlkb3kwgIDsd0Di5jg7wLNj0zUgJQ=w479-h639-no)

Shouldn't you get the Duct Tape Badge?
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on March 22, 2017, 09:09:16 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/6bf2343c7ee43cfe0180b0fb44748ffc.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/b2990598e28404be572e5e518297f7d8.jpg)

Ingenius!
 :cheers:
:hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on March 24, 2017, 12:45:22 PM
To pull the tip off the green end of a dual highlighter pen that kept leaking, so I could empty it out and stuff it with tissue. Still one good end though. I don't like to waste useable things.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2812/33580650766_4ff2952dd6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: G-Dizzle on March 25, 2017, 08:31:19 PM
Cooking at the park:

Improvised brush
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/5771295e725f42717f30e88d5bea4821.jpg)



Tongs
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/119ac2e18191b12a4a8398a00822293a.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/b9ed435349cef0f7b600978be5fb9e4b.jpg)


Doneness checker
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/de2dbaa5f61daba01d470c9df631ca14.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/ea567ff363651a14611d268370b5a1e7.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on March 25, 2017, 11:22:09 PM
I used my multi-tool today, a SOG Pocket Power Plier as a pocket filler.  I did not use it to do any tasks.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on March 26, 2017, 04:24:22 AM
LOL Gdoolittle

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on March 26, 2017, 05:41:41 PM
I used mt new SOG Power Play to cut my forefinger on my left hand. By accident.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: clown on March 26, 2017, 06:16:17 PM
Used my OG SOG to help replace a bad heating element on dishwasher this morning.
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/20170326_104827.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/20170326_104827.jpg.html)

(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/20170326_111051.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/20170326_111051.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dwest on March 26, 2017, 06:28:07 PM
If all goes as planned it will be my sofa anchor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: clown on March 26, 2017, 07:20:53 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/6bf2343c7ee43cfe0180b0fb44748ffc.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/b2990598e28404be572e5e518297f7d8.jpg)

Nice!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 26, 2017, 08:04:53 PM
The classic MT use around camp fires.... or stoves
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/924/Fmznyy.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 27, 2017, 08:10:20 PM
Drilling drainage holes in a box - so the stuff inside does not dissolve and rust to much.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/Fj42IO.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on March 27, 2017, 08:13:13 PM
nothing
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on March 28, 2017, 09:01:19 AM
To cut the old ferrule off my walking stick to fit a new one. Our cleaner at work has polished the floors and it's highlighted how worn my ferrule was.  Good job I keep a couple in my desk.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on March 28, 2017, 09:01:45 AM
New page banana dance

:nanadance:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 29, 2017, 12:35:41 AM
I used the saw in my Spirit to quickly cut a piece of bamboo so I could reach and retrieve something that had fallen on the wrong side of a fence. :facepalm:  Just 3 pulls on the excellent Victorinox saw and I was through 1/2 inch of dry bamboo. :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: leksio on March 29, 2017, 09:47:15 PM
Small adjustment of my wife's new SPD shoes:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170329/71aab2ee960f576b396c3863c7bd33c5.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on March 29, 2017, 10:23:28 PM
Small adjustment of my wife's new SPD shoes:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170329/71aab2ee960f576b396c3863c7bd33c5.jpg)

Nice.   :tu:   Welcome to the forum leksio.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: surfdaworld on March 29, 2017, 11:18:31 PM
More access control repairs today. Looks like somebody let the magic smoke out of this one.......electrolytic caps are supposed to bulge like that, right?  :tu:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WpczYG6cUXFotd2J3EhPDUw1iGfWX7TNryh2N0RJOCUiT2ZFfKzbxR7qvlsQcWGxhWPks7CnTAJgsu8USGIoxEFQiDJ8jAowwbaDxtONOfcp0HiP_vOj03ZElCnW1KYQqda4iFh85CZrp9go16kRYuH0MObkxU2SB3naKIakTKnHEvymQLa_hC8pZ0Ln8IrCJqmAk-2C8nWV4gCAIxm2LyoeM22gjqc5IBjgOTyL6uFAsph0bH5zBLsGeIz1hF7riqbhMR4wpgBoLO_Xv_9M2e67Em7y7i2P53-K63uJL46AVCHwLA3NDOD0TSsOTDZnID9GYRQRi0WOjRD93qcD6PlwkRRMVa7W3tWW9xqZcOg2lcNBBzrAjxqGBlejCwHPj6L4pvbd7D3qBA6l_6kK8uqZZ4NecWiyCT57NZu9gPTS2BzdKDp9iPpyC6fGsXEIe0IBeSwD2gjWJeoQuK7YpeCjge-R2Of_LqwHhumDwmeKoSVmowURrJrXUZADWA4qAwRU3xItg4ybCNJuzsWvHswK7VJu2Xc1wr4jkj2YeFSfRtSwDmccLAh2RsKIq7g6uxHcnsY8IRx41qV5d4ZJD9z_7mTpxJ6PNVzTRVrymUjZhZPzCRCs54dZqBpoMRYN4qh6H4xHvSOJyrfY5bivykWMXE82S_7UKNHGHaASYgI=w586-h781-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JvX6V7AXh0vLQvjb4fOuimc8nIp3XEDPecy_2oJtdFS6oIEiVIfIVeu-lQJh0PzGMeqfL3IbejDOBRXx0QUfizEeehqbAgytSVmc_F2LJv09X2G2caw7MuiGv3mj_LE7yxy_StSJRsBU0Qul5ZJa3RiNl7uRfNtgLirPu0PGQxqshLCLmubvY5h4RWeZjYUjKyzcfD9yEqeA7a43-tMKa9SuI5YgDi61lh3B2EeH5QBm5-XoA_xcOtmiCz5zMtBxh2-wBzS0vREw43bWi5TBh9_45iTDQHXoR_y9kQDEUXtECzwWe67UJaEXmK-sNPm-r-EZubzhUEIVLjTPXomyT4Fn4KKnkbtNCPr-j5kmuqErDXB5xODE4Y1UyNSeM7B3iXKcgNzRHV3_s8XUOfXHmEgFKiB1jRYCqHmwB92IUG6ETnNJ034qq1nOcnRSFqcGlgOkQMtTOOHBqMME3pjbZMdTyC2GEaGnii1Ag_c-QlDTdQaIZlJMgLDYOXdOmqfonK2yHaudHMXHX0kd1mSEtIMbJxKmNKx6jzyBPsBXhh4C2fH4xdwcEAOrhJTP8cfX18nFmMpbfcVbS0nc_a2-hsX7eLbVNMi4_d2GcNXufI-LHagOqxu2fEZHHUjN4tPwQvnYag9kGNFkrtlASC-RbEltcaFcNnZ3usJf3HehuTk=w586-h781-no)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dwest on March 30, 2017, 01:16:20 AM
Used a ST300 to tightem a bolt on a chickem feeder. Used the knife blade to remove a very stubborn bandaid from my finger. Rather boring day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on March 30, 2017, 07:45:37 PM
Cutting large cable ties to length. They will be used for flexible, underwater marking stakes... sounds weird, I know.
Here is one
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/V2xBW5.jpg)
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on April 01, 2017, 05:23:06 PM
Me and my kid entered his schools 2K fun run event partly sponsored by WWF... Some piece if plastic got caught in the zipper of my Camelbak Rogue as I was trying to stash my mobile phone... The Style PS pliers solved that...

Didn't have time to take pics as the event was just about to start... :cheers:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on April 01, 2017, 05:34:50 PM
There has been alot of great uses of MTs in the last days  :like: ... besides cutting cable ties  ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on April 01, 2017, 06:52:10 PM
Its been far to long for a post here. I said to SuperM I shoud drop by on the instagrams. Hello everyone. I did manly pulling of long dark eyebrow hairs out of my ginger eyebrows with a LM Kick.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: valvestem125 on April 02, 2017, 03:33:14 AM
I opened a can of beans with my SOG to see if I could.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: surfdaworld on April 02, 2017, 04:33:21 AM
Reattached some rat banding on the coconut trees that had come loose
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RMCT6Y984WrvQF-7Q4sf6qxQgoxUqZFXLrQqM63GHf_AM5RieVJlzrfdkYhsyFkUT2dap3waKr1t14ke0o0u_OFBnwnaqI9jDQQuCaYa5zqCZN-1NaASQxluZscRLxbAV0ypa4uca01pxFROjDvFEzmMKwUyRCwoTp7LlZxVhEuk80KfJ-SVa8wEDMJKgpaLQ7BvJPnzYmWlDhRIcmJ3-NJUPhOhsl8A56TWQt3fvlyAS4kUIP8ddC9Agr3xSvR03ZDfeqOrrO1b_UYxSfa1_8fJSpWpdIjsR5Cc4a0rvDCJQ901OsBYaJcIW4hLiTf3x0z6laR6jGP6_Cv39LVln2TQb8CBqO3ET1rU5pN-iY1C43pqJW4MgUa1Lg-D3s2axncQmS8EosSR8fhLGfPM9ICDYvLU15u-1QsODJWHd0-vbuggwNTgeCYnOYan8zJooiOLh8YfXFQgoRFP5bnYeBAhh1slFErv4EVkCBElr0byO7YXGnFDlobhdEwDJ_L5GDHfspTuo25H2MmwV32W7tK17kpJIijCyjEk5oCCD-ZdLt8gJXaf-pH_V5NIECd7ddsQbE1V3nkXzO6sS12uGHXryczbDclS8UZf_clKyLuZfo_naOxl1bKtKT0u0hxmx7on1WJgTPuRIPXN3oPaBS3nNZfPYs_qAfvfwWGPix0=w582-h776-no)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 02, 2017, 05:53:00 AM
Its been far to long for a post here. I said to SuperM I shoud drop by on the instagrams. Hello everyone. I did manly pulling of long dark eyebrow hairs out of my ginger eyebrows with a LM Kick.  :multi:
Hey man, glad to see you popping in :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 02, 2017, 11:38:45 AM
First day of the MP challenge, already had to use it at first hour to cut off two stubborn plastic pieces from a feeding bottle.
RemGrit did short work of them. 

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170402_111119_zpsdqctrwj3.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on April 02, 2017, 01:21:49 PM
Its been far to long for a post here. I said to SuperM I shoud drop by on the instagrams. Hello everyone. I did manly pulling of long dark eyebrow hairs out of my ginger eyebrows with a LM Kick.  :multi:
Hey man, glad to see you popping in :)

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Thanks Kyle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on April 03, 2017, 12:19:27 PM
Used the rebar to remove the belt loop and pin off the sync II as it's getting carried clipped to a bag.

Then used the sync II to snip off the excess end off tie wraps, mainly just to see what the cutters are like. The first few cuts were crappy, it didn't snip them off, it left them hanging by the tiniest bit, but after a few cuts it started cutting right through. Must have been a burr or excess coating or something it needed to get rid of as they are good now.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2908/33682622561_6275838b41_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 03, 2017, 12:36:12 PM
I opened a can when cooking dinner.   :woohoo:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2812/33426658550_55ddb260e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SVNn29)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nicolaeb on April 05, 2017, 01:15:20 PM
That's my mate using his leatherman scissor to cut some double tape(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170405/726bab0f1a7c8fdb23c6cb94f930b807.jpg)

Trimis de pe al meu SM-A310F folosind Tapatalk

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: 4everYoung on April 06, 2017, 12:17:34 PM
Hung some gutters for my dad. Used my Skeletool's blade (back side) to scrape the aluminum from the cuts.

Also used my Skeletool pliers to hold the valve stems on my scooter tires to pump them up.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 06, 2017, 03:10:36 PM
playing with the Spirit's internals

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170405_201422_zpsmpr5hsls.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on April 06, 2017, 03:16:40 PM
To sharpen a pencil and to cut open the seal on a new pack on pain killers. Feeling much better now they are kicking in
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: surfdaworld on April 09, 2017, 01:55:44 AM
Little work in the elevator shafts today---no door wedge, no problem!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_hcLkMr6hhAyoTTplW_C-7slZCCrfSocDBoDhUA-cz5hLkcU3FjRgUS-xHRlWVM8elKTJ9q9vJ0y8XpoKpEHvaeSIfR6EVS5Obz8QSIJvh4z3ytJVfjAgb4CAPCHlUf21M4xMJGw4ARmnSbbP9s6GrvnGxj_ZukDaN1X-EftEVgcQp3KDdZ7XBQCa4EPdnnQFDzFkFjBxM5nqaInDo5LfI-UZzLAA6qGSqoq0AvGGqCL9TvKPiA1FJVZCjQTmvXS8AjBmUE0jWgf7o7r3Ic_NkwoDxeus_tFIhBXXHSMFB02kPKD3ZfQcRtL5f8n1kcvw2gHgO-tbGIG6NiWULz9AzKw0wKGzsinFqa8f13ysY_BNGHWe7VYkzh_pyGUrq1j4xUcCmjlWe_JnrewUPgw9mtjLR-Xi5RUj2srszOrKgYgGiROFQs760vQiDnjbt3-vF0jBOluw4-DzU_BY9hvSpQ9PVyvXN65qb5emQvILQQ0g0bzipZomRjAYOz-yT-T-l8IJVuPhV74dVpoxzmSlJugArsAi8qINNVjlj4lbfXkFBrM4fygEBhwIZA7rq4mv_BI6JOytF6I_9OYGofVlJ04Wi1I-ivoo1BH5e4OgoW8rr-cyXoRy9_c3HLnVMmGmT8IDVrIQvtJ5UT3-HkPzRz_8JZjPCiZBL992n6WuUU=w546-h727-no)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on April 09, 2017, 02:00:39 AM
ST200 helped with the grill cleaning  :tu:


(http://i.imgur.com/mQXdqUGh.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eamo on April 09, 2017, 07:16:54 PM
dishwasher was on the blink - sorted it, but needed to cut the drain pipe for the waste hose, used my wave saw for the job, worked nicely, especially as i couldn't have got in with a hacksaw space was too cramped :) no pics, sorry
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: magentus on April 09, 2017, 08:53:37 PM
Nice to see you Eamo! How's life treating you? Apart from the busted dishwasher.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on April 09, 2017, 09:47:28 PM
Great uses of MTs in the last days and nice improvising :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: eamo on April 09, 2017, 10:35:53 PM
Nice to see you Eamo! How's life treating you? Apart from the busted dishwasher.

life is good Mags, really really busy, i read more then i post cos i hate posting from my phone, just waiting to see when Dolly springs her trap . . . . . . . . . . dishwasher was down for a few weeks, kids threatening a mutiny so off today and got around to sorting it :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 10, 2017, 06:25:02 AM
Used a sak to screw open an electric fan. It's interesting how a lot of dirt gets accumulated there.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on April 10, 2017, 07:28:25 AM
A friend asked for my help to fix his vintage Wenger scissors. It was missing the spring. Repurposed a broken 91mm scissor spring for this... used the spirit's wire cutters to cut it into size... initially used the wave, but spring just slipped and jammed in between its cutters...

The spring needed:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/2461cd9b0c03c2621f86d31b4e9492d0.jpg)

The end result:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/423ee9bc0423e4d39bc87f11182099e7.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 11, 2017, 03:39:59 AM
Opened a sachet of instant coffee with blade of swisschamp. It's been sort of a ritual for me to drink coffee with milk as base every morning.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on April 11, 2017, 04:59:25 AM
Just used the PowerAccess phillips driver to tighten a loose doorknob.  No pic as I didn't have my phone on me. 

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bensasupertool on April 12, 2017, 03:05:44 AM
Used the Wave knife and pliers to grill with this evening. Nothing fancy just hot dogs. Stabbed and cut an iced tea container for recycling as well.  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on April 12, 2017, 05:24:14 AM
Just opened some mail.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ba-ta on April 12, 2017, 06:05:09 AM
Used my wave and kick to put the handle back on one of my kids scooters.  The bolt that holds handle on had worked loose.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 13, 2017, 05:16:20 PM
Opened instant coffee and i tried using the fish scaler as stirring rod lol

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Damsel on April 13, 2017, 05:45:23 PM
Opened instant coffee and i tried using the fish scaler as stirring rod lol

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Did it work?

Danielle
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 13, 2017, 05:48:54 PM
There were still some solid clumps left. The mug was deep. I guess i need to stir harder next time.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pacu on April 15, 2017, 04:21:10 AM
Used my charge blade to open a Yankee candle votive.  Smells good up in here.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 16, 2017, 02:51:33 AM
Used my explorer to carry grocery. Really helpful since it really hurts when plastic​ digs in my hand
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Post by: zoidberg on April 16, 2017, 06:45:32 AM
A friend asked for my help to fix his vintage Wenger scissors. It was missing the spring. Repurposed a broken 91mm scissor spring for this... used the spirit's wire cutters to cut it into size... initially used the wave, but spring just slipped and jammed in between its cutters...

The spring needed:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/2461cd9b0c03c2621f86d31b4e9492d0.jpg)

The end result:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/423ee9bc0423e4d39bc87f11182099e7.jpg)


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Skills, nicely done!   :tu:   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 16, 2017, 06:46:08 AM
I replaced a broken lock.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2810/33678463410_f366bc4d24_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tj3VQf)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on April 16, 2017, 08:28:07 AM
A friend asked for my help to fix his vintage Wenger scissors. It was missing the spring. Repurposed a broken 91mm scissor spring for this... used the spirit's wire cutters to cut it into size... initially used the wave, but spring just slipped and jammed in between its cutters...

The spring needed:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/2461cd9b0c03c2621f86d31b4e9492d0.jpg)

The end result:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/423ee9bc0423e4d39bc87f11182099e7.jpg)


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Skills, nicely done!   :tu:   :tu:
Thanks Zoid :cheers:


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on April 16, 2017, 08:52:03 PM
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 16, 2017, 08:53:21 PM
Good use of a multi!
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Post by: dks on April 16, 2017, 09:00:16 PM
.
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Post by: zoidberg on April 16, 2017, 10:35:19 PM
 :tu:
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Post by: dks on April 17, 2017, 07:42:31 AM
 :salute:
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Post by: carboncopy101 on April 17, 2017, 08:26:44 AM
Sharpened my pens
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 17, 2017, 12:00:17 PM
Making an Opinel "tactical" with an added pocket clip

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170416_151525_zpslgocv0zu.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 17, 2017, 10:38:59 PM
Sharpened my pens
Sharpen pens?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: redmond on April 18, 2017, 12:52:54 AM
Used a Huntsman to remove the old greenhouse shade cloth (cut off cloth and then to remove staples).Then installed a new shade cloth.

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Post by: carboncopy101 on April 18, 2017, 01:50:09 PM
Sharpened my pens
Sharpen pens?
Like this. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/4ff345ec3bad8185a8716f1218f5eb21.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 18, 2017, 01:53:37 PM
Oh, a pencil. Nice work!
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Post by: carboncopy101 on April 18, 2017, 05:59:04 PM
Yea haha my bad I didn't specify it further. :))
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Post by: dks on April 18, 2017, 08:18:01 PM
,
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on April 19, 2017, 12:38:54 PM
to sing along to the radio  :D

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2829/33324912813_db54660030_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SLNTyi)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 19, 2017, 02:06:59 PM
Tightened the screws on my shades and cut some duct tape  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 19, 2017, 02:23:15 PM
I tightened a d shackle.       :bud:
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Post by: MusicMen on April 19, 2017, 06:48:15 PM
to sing along to the radio  :D

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2829/33324912813_db54660030_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SLNTyi)
:rofl: Many years ago I got to work with them. A bunch of cool guys.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on April 21, 2017, 03:09:47 PM
Today it was to remove the hook that I snagged and tore my trousers on a few weeks ago.  It was time to vacuum my office again so took the opportunity to remove the hook while I was getting Henry out of his hiding place.
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Post by: Kev D on April 21, 2017, 03:10:08 PM
New page Friday banana boogie

:nanadance:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 22, 2017, 06:10:03 AM
Drank beer last night haha  :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: stugumby on April 22, 2017, 03:09:21 PM
Constructed and installed a replacement line cutter blade for electric weed eater from a tomato paste can lid. Then used the Leatherman Signal phillips to put together new replacement weed eater. Amazingly enough you cant buy the line cutter blade as a seperate piece, you have to buy the entire shroud assembly to get a .50cent piece of metal... what a racket, and dont you know, its now a discontinued model... so much for the $6 extended warranty arghhh. Also tightened the always loosening patio door handle screws with the Signal's phillips bit held in the Pirannah 2 jaws.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on April 22, 2017, 04:27:42 PM
Just pryed heavy duty staplers from a frame and installed a new silk screen.
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Post by: carboncopy101 on April 26, 2017, 09:40:30 AM
Forgot my allens so I used my flathead screw driver to adjust the collars of a bar.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on April 26, 2017, 10:30:19 AM
This is the tool, if you want to see what I used it for today, click here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,71256.msg1466201.html#msg1466201).

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/33894267720_baf1a6265f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TD7YWd)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on April 26, 2017, 04:45:33 PM
the only thing between some delicious asparagus and a hungry stomach, a thin metal layer

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170412_101537_zpsd7i54bsy.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170412_102247_zpsiwlnlxtd.jpg)

It stood no chance
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on April 28, 2017, 05:17:08 AM
You know it's bad when you got three multis out at once. I'm an IT guy and I'm getting ticked.  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170428/39ce6568b5cfdb927dfd189ad0a21391.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on April 28, 2017, 05:37:30 AM
Thank goodness it's back together. SSD install a success. And a new fan.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170428/627ef13f9c01a959fe3cc6ad2be6f174.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 28, 2017, 07:09:19 AM
Thank goodness it's back together. SSD install a success. And a new fan.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170428/627ef13f9c01a959fe3cc6ad2be6f174.jpg)

Is that your biggest fan?  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on May 01, 2017, 03:46:01 PM
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/922/oGwNoH.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on May 01, 2017, 04:13:42 PM
Enjoying the freedom to use multiple MTs to day (first day after a 30 day challenge). I am feeling like a freshly shot junkie  :ahhh
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/923/UvdNLK.jpg)
ST300 with modded blade
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 02, 2017, 05:35:56 PM
Needed to move a fence panel in a different place, let's say it was a bit too big so the ST came in handy plus still trying out the sog powerplay  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WoodsDuck on May 02, 2017, 06:18:40 PM
Put together my new charcoal grill-


(http://i.imgur.com/mg48Mjj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jki7gd9.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KluqCyE.jpg)

Now I just need to do some spring cleaning on the deck  :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 02, 2017, 06:23:12 PM
Nice work gents!
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Post by: Troels on May 02, 2017, 06:30:43 PM
to spread butter on bread for my girlfriend
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/922/IXVwyP.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on May 02, 2017, 08:57:51 PM
well I kinda sorta maybe almost blew up something while helping the chemistry professor light a butane torch with a ferro rod and Farmer. oddly enough wasn't our fault, someone took both of our lighters, she ran out of matches and the headmaster didn't want to give her the funds to get new supplies
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on May 03, 2017, 04:59:45 AM
Did some repairs. Philips + combotool(pry bar)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on May 04, 2017, 03:35:01 PM
Used the shuffle to hang clothes inside a toilet stall. Very handy. I'm scared to do it to my SAKs it might break.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on May 04, 2017, 06:18:38 PM
Food prep with the ST300
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/924/ppEyZs.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 04, 2017, 06:23:55 PM
well I kinda sorta maybe almost blew up something while helping the chemistry professor light a butane torch with a ferro rod and Farmer. oddly enough wasn't our fault, someone took both of our lighters, she ran out of matches and the headmaster didn't want to give her the funds to get new supplies
Now that would have been a cool pic or video.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AlephZero on May 04, 2017, 06:44:03 PM
Well, not today, but yesterday I used my Skeletool in conjunction with the Topeak Ratchet Rocket to install some fenders and a kickstand to my new E-bike (more details in my Completely Random Smurf thread, link below ;) )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 04, 2017, 07:26:37 PM
Last weekend while biking in the woods, I encountered some prickly brush and used the saw on my Spirit to clear some of it. Earlier today, I used the Spirit scissors to cut an air freshener loose from a car.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on May 06, 2017, 05:32:41 PM
Used my sidekick to open the parcel that my MTO Store purchase arrived in. A modded BO wave

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34447091206_99ed85f833_c.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Gareth on May 06, 2017, 06:12:38 PM
Used my sidekick to open the parcel that my MTO Store purchase arrived in. A modded BO wave

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34447091206_99ed85f833_c.jpg)

NICE!  8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on May 06, 2017, 06:38:36 PM
Used my sidekick to open the parcel that my MTO Store purchase arrived in. A modded BO wave

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34447091206_99ed85f833_c.jpg)

NICE!  8)

Exactly !
Well done :tu:

MUT on a mango
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1116/xjS4UJ.jpg)
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Post by: MusicMen on May 06, 2017, 11:36:20 PM
Fixed an electrical box on an extension cord yesterday with my CentreDrive. I was to busy to get a pix.   :facepalm:
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Post by: clown on May 07, 2017, 03:37:17 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/L67kuol.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jv74tHd.jpg)

Used my Power Assist to help place my grilling thermometer and to open up a can if whoop-ass, I mean green beans, for dinner tonight. 

For some reason I thought I remembered reading folks saying SOG had can(t) openers.  But mine worked perfectly.   Might be mixing up my brands...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on May 07, 2017, 02:18:56 PM
repaired an old bag on site with sak's awl! We're lucky it was not raining that day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on May 07, 2017, 05:09:30 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/L67kuol.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jv74tHd.jpg)

Used my Power Assist to help place my grilling thermometer and to open up a can if whoop-ass, I mean green beans, for dinner tonight. 

For some reason I thought I remembered reading folks saying SOG had can(t) openers.  But mine worked perfectly.   Might be mixing up my brands...

Great user shots !
I have heard the same about the SOG "can't. opener", so I am excited to try it when the oppotunity presents it self :D (most cans has pull taps ::) )
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dks on May 07, 2017, 07:05:51 PM
Used the juice for a variety of small tasks, where proper pliers were not necessary
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: clown on May 07, 2017, 11:29:16 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/EEM1aJV.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on May 11, 2017, 11:19:11 AM
Cutting electrical tape and thermal transfer ribbon to convert my label printer from white back to black

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/34427980432_8d56efb968_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ushp8w)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4183/34459226501_5d544930ab_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uv3xuR)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on May 11, 2017, 05:32:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/EEM1aJV.jpg)

What wenger model is that? That's definitely a good gift for my grandfather.
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Post by: jaya_man on May 11, 2017, 05:42:16 PM
Maybe its this:

http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Cigar+Cutter+85mm


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on May 11, 2017, 05:46:08 PM
My powerlock gave me a hand stripping pallets to build a picket fence,with the aid of a few more tools  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 05:53:33 PM
Nice work Zed. That fence looks good.
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Post by: Zed on May 11, 2017, 07:20:28 PM
Nice work Zed. That fence looks good.

Thanks Nate  :salute:  Nearly done just need some more wood and white paint   :tu:
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Post by: MusicMen on May 11, 2017, 08:27:06 PM
My powerlock gave me a hand stripping pallets to build a picket fence,with the aid of a few more tools  ;)
Interesting use of old pallets.   :like:
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Post by: magentus on May 11, 2017, 08:53:07 PM
Nice work Zed. That fence looks good.
+1 Nice 'upcycling' as the youth call it.

Used my MP400 around the estate today to help residents change light bulbs
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4157/33779916343_7f5c4657cf_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tt1UfK)WP_20170511_010 (https://flic.kr/p/Tt1UfK) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
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Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 09:05:47 PM
Nice work Zed. That fence looks good.
+1 Nice 'upcycling' as the youth call it.
When I was growing up, we called it lack of money.
Nice pic btw.
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Post by: magentus on May 11, 2017, 09:32:12 PM
Nice work Zed. That fence looks good.
+1 Nice 'upcycling' as the youth call it.
When I was growing up, we called it lack of money.
Nice pic btw.
Back in the good old days before we entered the 'World of bullsmurf Spin'?  :D
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Post by: ducttapetech on May 11, 2017, 09:34:50 PM
  :rofl:
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Post by: Zed on May 11, 2017, 09:39:40 PM
 :rofl: well upcycling for sure but defiantly skint  :D
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Post by: carboncopy101 on May 16, 2017, 04:04:06 PM
Prepped food in camp. I'm using a shuffle now and it feels different than a sak but the one hand opening is useful.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on May 16, 2017, 04:34:14 PM
Installed some earth bonding into atex circuits at the top platform of our Queen Anne Blast Furnace. What a day for one of my guys to call in sick. It was a bit blowy up there and my knackered back isn't thanking me. I'm glad they have a lift for most of the way up there. It's an explosive risk area (Atex Zone 1) so no pics on location as no camera's, phones etc allowed, only from a distance from my office block car park.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34565939961_40e6160c55_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEttG6)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/34565935171_c1d5ce1f17_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEtsgv)

Carrying my modded BO wave today

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34440619791_7d34c8ced8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Utpbnv)
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Post by: styx on May 16, 2017, 06:33:27 PM
I do not envy you
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: WoodsDuck on May 16, 2017, 09:17:01 PM
Installed some earth bonding into atex circuits at the top platform of our Queen Anne Blast Furnace. What a day for one of my guys to call in sick. It was a bit blowy up there and my knackered back isn't thanking me. I'm glad they have a lift for most of the way up there. It's an explosive risk area (Atex Zone 1) so no pics on location as no camera's, phones etc allowed, only from a distance from my office block car park.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34565939961_40e6160c55_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEttG6)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/34565935171_c1d5ce1f17_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEtsgv)

Carrying my modded BO wave today

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34440619791_7d34c8ced8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Utpbnv)

Kev, I think you've earned my vote for most manly job on the forum  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on May 16, 2017, 09:27:45 PM
Outlet repair. Evcen got to use my Gerber DimE!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on May 16, 2017, 10:49:54 PM
Installed some earth bonding into atex circuits at the top platform of our Queen Anne Blast Furnace. What a day for one of my guys to call in sick. It was a bit blowy up there and my knackered back isn't thanking me. I'm glad they have a lift for most of the way up there. It's an explosive risk area (Atex Zone 1) so no pics on location as no camera's, phones etc allowed, only from a distance from my office block car park.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34565939961_40e6160c55_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEttG6)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/34565935171_c1d5ce1f17_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEtsgv)

Carrying my modded BO wave today

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34440619791_7d34c8ced8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Utpbnv)

Kev, I think you've earned my vote for most manly job on the forum  :D

Thank you  :cheers:

I didn't feel manly up there. Great view though, shame I coulent take any pics
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Troels on May 17, 2017, 07:57:12 AM
Installed some earth bonding into atex circuits at the top platform of our Queen Anne Blast Furnace. What a day for one of my guys to call in sick. It was a bit blowy up there and my knackered back isn't thanking me. I'm glad they have a lift for most of the way up there. It's an explosive risk area (Atex Zone 1) so no pics on location as no camera's, phones etc allowed, only from a distance from my office block car park.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34565939961_40e6160c55_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEttG6)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/34565935171_c1d5ce1f17_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEtsgv)

Carrying my modded BO wave today

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34440619791_7d34c8ced8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Utpbnv)

Kev, I think you've earned my vote for most manly job on the forum  :D

Thank you  :cheers:

I didn't feel manly up there. Great view though, shame I coulent take any pics

I would vote for you as well :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on May 18, 2017, 11:17:34 AM
Maybe its this:

http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Cigar+Cutter+85mm


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Oooo! Thanks jaya!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on May 18, 2017, 04:06:09 PM
Installed some earth bonding into atex circuits at the top platform of our Queen Anne Blast Furnace. What a day for one of my guys to call in sick. It was a bit blowy up there and my knackered back isn't thanking me. I'm glad they have a lift for most of the way up there. It's an explosive risk area (Atex Zone 1) so no pics on location as no camera's, phones etc allowed, only from a distance from my office block car park.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34565939961_40e6160c55_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEttG6)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/34565935171_c1d5ce1f17_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEtsgv)

Carrying my modded BO wave today

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34440619791_7d34c8ced8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Utpbnv)
Maybe I am weird, but that looks cool and fun.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on May 19, 2017, 03:41:25 PM
Pulled 30+ nails from wooden boxes to reach their contents (ceramic pieces) with the strong Powerlock   :tu:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170519_113100_zpsslj5nd9j.jpg)
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Post by: MusicMen on May 19, 2017, 09:49:53 PM
Used my Octane to open the package for my Juice S2
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Post by: Troels on May 20, 2017, 09:20:19 PM
Been cutting wire and electrical cable for for underwater marking with the mp600
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9471/enGkBd.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on May 21, 2017, 03:32:35 PM
Did some cleaning. Computer and cpu is clean now
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Post by: campussecurity on May 24, 2017, 06:11:42 AM
Saw some berry briers were over growing a path that everyone walks on at work. Pulled out my Spirit and used the wire cutters to snip 1/2" thick briers as close to the edge of the path as I could without poking myself. Then used the pliers to throw them into the bushes. Took care of about a dozen of these when a salesperson came along and asked why an IT guy was trimming back the briers. I told him I had a tool to do the job and was tired of getting poked and maintenance is super busy so why not do it myself. See a need fill the need.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on May 27, 2017, 12:54:19 AM
PC giving me issues. PowerAccess helping me out. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170526/718943c3c33f092e93d1e65fe3145e87.jpg)
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Post by: leg0man on May 31, 2017, 02:13:52 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170531/c23a407abeba05153c09e4ff0de2375f.jpg)

My Wave helped me put together a trampoline.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Douglas on May 31, 2017, 04:19:06 AM
Hope these count, (they are Victorinox after all) especialy after not taking the picks with the pot roast I used them on.  :facepalm: Maybe you guys can forgive me for not making you hungry. :whistle:  I did at least make the case myself if that helps.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on June 08, 2017, 03:58:55 PM
Torch and wave twiddler to adjust the sensing light in our corridor that was acting like a disco light.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/35177362205_2f068ee39a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VAvbdV)
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Post by: ThePeacent on June 09, 2017, 06:29:20 PM
used the SAK to open the package with new toys   ;)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/20170607_181842_zpsbvymfnoe.jpg)
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Post by: carboncopy101 on June 10, 2017, 10:08:50 AM
Replaced bathroom faucet! It feels good to fix stuff by yourself and know that you did good.
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Post by: zoidberg on June 10, 2017, 10:10:00 AM
Replaced bathroom faucet! It feels good to fix stuff by yourself and know that you did good.

Indeed.   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on June 10, 2017, 11:38:57 PM
Used the awl of my signal to punch a hole in an altoids tin top to make char cloth

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4240/35183163646_f3c77d8ecf_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4202/35183166476_9bc8251ba0_b.jpg)


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4272/35093400941_0677a02127_b.jpg)
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Post by: thatotherguy on June 11, 2017, 05:07:47 AM
I used my mp600 to weigh down my man purse.

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Post by: MusicMen on June 13, 2017, 11:01:51 PM
Toilet repair, replaced the insides.
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Post by: ducttapetech on June 14, 2017, 12:23:35 PM
Used the awl of my signal to punch a hole in an altoids tin top to make char cloth

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4240/35183163646_f3c77d8ecf_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4202/35183166476_9bc8251ba0_b.jpg)


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4272/35093400941_0677a02127_b.jpg)
Nice!
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Post by: ducttapetech on June 14, 2017, 12:24:03 PM
Replaced bathroom faucet! It feels good to fix stuff by yourself and know that you did good.

Indeed.   :tu:
Agreed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on June 16, 2017, 03:18:13 AM
Used my newly modified CentreDrive to repair a microphone cable.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on June 16, 2017, 03:23:21 AM
Nice man!

I used my Surge to help me rebuild a 1947 Super H carburetor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on June 16, 2017, 05:44:13 AM
Nice guys  :like: :tu:


I used the saw on my ST300 today to finish some cutouts on some plywood siding I was installing for a customer.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jibs182 on June 17, 2017, 01:44:03 AM
I use my Vic Spirit more than I should. Here's a video of a couple times I used it. Probably a hundred other times where I didn't have time or remember to bother with a camera...
https://youtu.be/4J5ngAge2F0


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Post by: Douglas on June 18, 2017, 05:22:35 AM
 
Used my newly modified CentreDrive to repair a microphone cable.
:like: :gimme: where did you come up with the stripper set up?  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
I deal with striping wire every day.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on June 18, 2017, 06:04:35 AM
:like: :gimme: where did you come up with the stripper set up?  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
I deal with striping wire every day.

Looks like the SOG wire stripping tool (BO version).

www.sogknives.com/wire-stripper.html
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on June 18, 2017, 06:26:45 AM
I use my Vic Spirit more than I should. Here's a video of a couple times I used it. Probably a hundred other times where I didn't have time or remember to bother with a camera...
https://youtu.be/4J5ngAge2F0


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 :like:
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Post by: styx on June 18, 2017, 10:47:25 AM
I use my Vic Spirit more than I should. Here's a video of a couple times I used it. Probably a hundred other times where I didn't have time or remember to bother with a camera...
https://youtu.be/4J5ngAge2F0


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 :like:

+1
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 18, 2017, 03:53:52 PM

A good start for my Skeletool
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170618/46588b7002325ed2466dcff89fff2bb0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170618/ad77471c11e920f482ff1976db6eb1a5.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on June 18, 2017, 05:38:11 PM
:like: :gimme: where did you come up with the stripper set up?  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
I deal with striping wire every day.

Looks like the SOG wire stripping tool (BO version).

www.sogknives.com/wire-stripper.html
You are correct. With some grinding and filing it fit fairly well. I did that so in case I do not have my DimE or my Style ES.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on June 21, 2017, 11:40:04 AM
To turn the cold tap on in our kitchen. Someone has managed to break the plastic top over night. Numpties  :facepalm:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on June 24, 2017, 09:10:45 PM
Broke out the Surge to replace the wheels on a rusty sack Barrow I just acquired

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4284/35378579961_6f5ae7fcda_b.jpg)
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Post by: MusicMen on June 29, 2017, 04:09:42 AM
Repairing cables at work today.
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Post by: RF52 on June 30, 2017, 01:18:51 PM
Used my diesel to cut a pice of heat protection hose for a bus at work(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170630/c1d222c594423e036a36f15336754fd2.jpg)

Sent fra min PLK-L01 via Tapatalk

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Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 01, 2017, 08:23:58 PM
Used my Gerber Diesel to take the back panel off my laptop to add some more Ram. It's the first time it's been connected to the internet for months, and seems to be coping a hell of a lot better ... now it's stopped the annoying cycle of system restarts to get everything updated ::)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Damsel on July 01, 2017, 09:40:29 PM
How do you connect a Gerber Diesel to the internet?  :think:


 :pok:


Danielle
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 01, 2017, 09:54:48 PM
How do you connect a Gerber Diesel to the internet?  :think:


 :pok:


Danielle

First of all, it was actually a Gerber Balance (brain fart  :oops: sorry)

Secondly .... you mod  'em    ..... modem .... geddit?

 :D
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Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2017, 10:56:39 PM
 :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on July 02, 2017, 06:38:57 AM
How do you connect a Gerber Diesel to the internet?  :think:


 :pok:


Danielle

First of all, it was actually a Gerber Balance (brain fart  :oops: sorry)

Secondly .... you mod  'em    ..... modem .... geddit?

 :D
:facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on July 04, 2017, 11:13:10 PM
The torch I won during the 10th anniversary give aways, and my flexible grabber tool, to retrieve the cap off my windscreen washer bottle.  It popped off when i opened it to fill it and dropped down into the engine compartment where I couldn't reach it.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4025/35722260085_ae34a26d9e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on July 06, 2017, 01:57:46 AM
The grounds keeper at a neighboring church was having trouble fitting pieces of an aluminum downspout together.  I used the pliers portion of a Crescent Toolzall to bend the ends so they fit inside one another.

(http://parnass.com/knives/toolzall-pro1.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: carboncopy101 on July 06, 2017, 04:09:02 AM
Opened a wine bottle with sak corkscrew  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: fivesense on July 06, 2017, 05:16:59 AM
Swiss Champ got some work today- sharpened a carpenter's pencil with the small blade, used the tweezers to pull a staple out of some rolled felt, and used the magnifying glass to examine rock "fossils" on a hike with my 3-year old!

Ahh- also used the scissors to cut strips of rolled felt to line the jaws of my 3-inch vice. I'm going to use the vice to put translucent Plus scales on my Explorer later this week!
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Post by: Zed on July 06, 2017, 01:04:21 PM
Doing sock animal repairs  :rofl:
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Post by: styx on July 06, 2017, 02:56:40 PM
Doing sock animal repairs  :rofl:

Can there be a better use? I think you convinced me to take a hard look at the Wave
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on July 06, 2017, 07:04:58 PM
Doing sock animal repairs  :rofl:

Can there be a better use? I think you convinced me to take a hard look at the Wave

 :D   :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on July 10, 2017, 10:01:45 PM
Juice and mini Bic lighter to knock up a neck lanyard for mora eldris, and mini 2 finger lanyard for my edc torch

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4260/35843201725_bddd8f78d1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Toolslinger on July 11, 2017, 12:43:05 PM
Juice and mini Bic lighter to knock up a neck lanyard for mora eldris, and mini 2 finger lanyard for my edc torch

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4260/35843201725_bddd8f78d1_b.jpg)

Nice!

Big fan of the blue. :tu:
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Post by: ducttapetech on July 11, 2017, 12:46:57 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on July 12, 2017, 01:59:06 AM
Diesel & Bullrush helped to install e-track in the truck. (Along with power tools)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on July 13, 2017, 04:34:34 AM
Hey guys, spent the last month moving, packing, cleaning/repairing and now unpacking, finally got my computer unpacked and my wireless dongle arrived today so I can post/surf again.

But I could not find a can opener and was making mac & cheese in a crock pot and recipe calls for a can of evaporated milk,  so I used my vic Spartan 2 to get can opened.

Also used the hell out of my wave past 2 weeks from removing staples from wall to cutting, scissors, screwdriver you name it, came in very handy during the move  :salute: Leatheman
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on July 29, 2017, 09:46:05 PM
SOG Sync I to make an adjustment to my stove and to my new cheapo toasting plate.  Plate worked great, but the handle gets to about a million degrees as my finger can attest to

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4311/36112910681_28d3942a38_b.jpg)
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Post by: Kev D on July 30, 2017, 06:55:52 PM
LM Crunch to aid in the replacement of a reflector on my little camping trailer

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4323/35434019474_13ec7afc4d_b.jpg)

It's been a great little trailer. It's done at least 10,000 miles now. New wheel bearings in it last year as one was getting noisy, and just tyres as they wear out. It's paid for itself many times over

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on July 30, 2017, 07:04:42 PM
LM Crunch to aid in the replacement of a reflector on my little camping trailer

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4323/35434019474_13ec7afc4d_b.jpg)

It's been a great little trailer. It's done at least 10,000 miles now. New wheel bearings in it last year as one was getting noisy, and just tyres as they wear out. It's paid for itself many times over
Do you grease you ball (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73217.0.html)?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on July 30, 2017, 07:06:06 PM
LM Crunch to aid in the replacement of a reflector on my little camping trailer

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4323/35434019474_13ec7afc4d_b.jpg)

It's been a great little trailer. It's done at least 10,000 miles now. New wheel bearings in it last year as one was getting noisy, and just tyres as they wear out. It's paid for itself many times over
Do you grease you ball (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73217.0.html)?

Yup  :tu:   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: fivesense on July 30, 2017, 08:45:12 PM
Swiss Champ main blade got some use cutting off the very few yellowing branches on my tomato plants. Now just waiting patiently for harvest!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on August 01, 2017, 02:59:18 PM
Micra to aid in the mantle replacement on my gas light

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4321/36140679672_9daca52d8b_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4326/36310267465_991b7f3912_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on August 01, 2017, 11:25:12 PM
Checking some dimension for a new flight case for cable ramps.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on August 02, 2017, 03:19:27 AM
Not exactly what I did with my MT but what I did to it... disassembled it for detailed cleaning... Had this secondhand Skeletool for quite some time now... only just had the time to clean it up from rust and years of grime...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/0ad0cabb6f2d8a0aad1f5508d1f595fb.jpg)

Soaked it in rust removal solution for a few hours... and scrubbed it with steel wool...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/cbbd1387a281dc715ebfeb4df269dbd6.jpg)

And assembled again...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/82c1fcb68203cb45243742433851a1ee.jpg)

Also managed to put some metal finish on the bits too...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/34f61a2e1e0a97004b89a5fc7db0d72d.jpg)





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Post by: styx on August 02, 2017, 08:13:35 AM
nice job
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Post by: RF52 on August 02, 2017, 01:14:57 PM
Used the file on my charge to make room for a new ring on my pneumatic wrench or what its called in english.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/bea552c1e5b70089bb5708e57384251c.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on August 23, 2017, 01:44:05 AM
Opening the package that contained the clip for my Kick
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: styx on August 23, 2017, 08:40:52 AM
Vic helping to free LM  :tu:
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Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 26, 2017, 07:20:14 PM
Dinner...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/2c9a5f69163debea3b27f3f9dc22e484.jpg)

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Post by: SteveC on August 26, 2017, 08:06:03 PM
Opening the package that contained the clip for my Kick


 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 26, 2017, 09:00:55 PM
Opening the package that contained the clip for my Kick
:like: the way the different makes help each other :tu:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on September 06, 2017, 12:32:25 AM
Got a picture of the wife using her Style CS to prep her dinner.   :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on September 06, 2017, 10:38:26 AM
Used the Spirit to fix a bent corkscrew on a recently acquired 2nd hand Ranger...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170906/c2ab49c7de3b49d61a80d304792429b9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170906/87a7dc67cb5bcfdfa063fce491648cc6.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 06, 2017, 03:52:12 PM
Used the Urban EDC Squirt to tighten the clip on a replacement badge holder, which I got as I'd inadvertently left mine at home (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170906/91b5eb9ca999ec5b6a9b6f32073b43a6.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MusicMen on September 07, 2017, 11:57:04 PM
Doing some maintenance on a flight case.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ironraven on September 09, 2017, 09:30:28 PM
Fixit day!

-Tightened the paper towel holder
   Tool used: Rebar

-Tightened a fridge door screw
   Tool used: Doc Allen w/ a Torx bit

-Fix and tighten bathroom doorknob
   Tool used: Rebar

-Striped old gasket out of two ammo cans.
   Tool used: combo tool on the Compact

-Documented what we needed at the hardware store
   Tool used: notepad in the wallet

-Modified a a wire mesh CD organizer to have some larger holes to be hung from the wall
   Tool used: Rebar and DocAllen to modify the organzier, Doc Allen w/ various bits to drill pilot holes and then put in the anchors and screws, and a biner, a bit of cord, and phone's level app

-Searched to make sure that we had some cleaning supplies (do acetone and rubbing alcohal count as domestic multitools?)
   Tool used: Fenix eo1

-Stripped caulking in the shower
   Tool used: Rebar pliers, hemostats
   non-EDC: the can opener of the Climber I keep in the bathroom, putty knife (twin to the one in my winter coat for an ice scraper), utility knife

-Documented that the grout is more worn out than we thought under the caulk.
   Tool used: phone, Rebar and Pocketwrench

-Cut garbage bag and black tape to allow us to have some kind of shower facilities while waiting for opinon from someone who knows more about grout than I do.
   Tool used: Compact blade, black tape from my pack, a contractor bag identical to the one in my bag (counts for EDC?)

- Had a change music with housemate's larger car w/o messing with his radio settings
   Tool used: music on the USB drive that lives with my Compact and e01)

In fact, the only thing my dedicated folder did today was break down cardboard for the recycling bin, which demonstrated that I need to sharpen it

I could have used my drill for some of it, but I forgot to recharge it.

Oh, and common sense. I used my common sense while I spent ten minutes in traffic behind a truly ancient Mercedes with peculiar bumper decor- a raised white fist and a euro-oval bumpersticker saying "ubermench". Not only did I let them live, I didn't even make a rude gesture.

Add in some duct tape and some scrap paracord for various things, and using my phone for music while I was working on the shower.

I feel that my roommates, both of whom are Eagle Scouts who don't even EDC a pocket knife (although in their defense they both work for the state), have witnessed the true power of a fully EQUIPPED and OPERATIONAL EDC. *queue maniacal laughter while a John Williams score rolls from my phone*
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on September 30, 2017, 05:48:14 PM
Gerber CD and Topeak mini ratchet to put my fire pit stand together

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4508/36740231973_fa88bbfc2f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XYBhXp)20170930_155634 (https://flic.kr/p/XYBhXp) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on October 05, 2017, 12:15:33 AM
had been trying to repair an older fenix e21 that I gave to mom years ago and she put alkalines in which of course leaked, my stepfather who recently passed away had tried to fix it and took tail cap apart and couldn't get it back together. so I found the light in a box of stuff along with a Kershaw secret agent knife(will get some pics of that in fixed blade forum soon, its an older version, pretty cool).

Cleaned up the gunk from light filed off corosion with the Leatherman Wave, and spent forever trying to get tail cap back together until I realized the threads on retaining ring are reversed  :twak: Then used the Wave needlenose pliers to spin ring in and light works great now with some duraloops
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syncop8r on October 05, 2017, 04:40:22 AM
Forgive a heathen for the question, but what type of battery should be used instead of alkalines?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on October 05, 2017, 06:54:47 AM
Forgive a heathen for the question, but what type of battery should be used instead of alkalines?

For AA or AAA the type is NiMH - Nickel Metal Hydride, best ones are made by Sanyo called Eneloops. Duracell makes them too or in some case rebrands the eneloops. I have a set of energizer ones also , and there are a bunch more brands out there. These are rechargable batteries, and maintain their charge while not in use, you save a lot of money by going this route and they dont leak like alkalines.

If you want to go with a disposable that doesn't leak there are lithium batteries, but cost more, come in various sizes AA, AAA, 9V and CR123 which was first used in cameras, but now widely used in Flashlights, they are the little short batteries. there are also rechargable lithium ion batteries which is a whole other story
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syncop8r on October 05, 2017, 08:17:58 AM
Thanks - I have mostly been using Energizer alkaline disposables.
I have already had a leak in a torch which may have been the battery that was supplied with it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on October 05, 2017, 08:35:18 AM
Thanks - I have mostly been using Energizer alkaline disposables.
I have already had a leak in a torch which may have been the battery that was supplied with it.

guessing it was some no name brand, those usually come with some lights, but if it was duracell or energizer they have a replacement policy for your device if it was ruined by a leaky battery, can probably google that info, but give the eneloops a try, you wont regret it, u will need a charger tho, but can get a kit that includes everything
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syncop8r on October 05, 2017, 11:57:19 AM
I have a couple of chargers, need to get some more rechargeable batteries.
I haven't seen eneloops here... not sure if we have them or not. :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on October 05, 2017, 01:42:25 PM
A tip for anyone trying to clean up the mess left by a leaking alkaline battery - after you get all the loose crap out, douse it and brush the contacts with some cleaning vinegar, that will neutralise it and help clean the metal components.

And after that, make a mental note not to leave "alkaleak" batteries in anything you care about ever again.  Generally if I must use alkaline batteries in something of value/importance I put them in when I am using the device, then take them out immediately after use.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Syncop8r on October 07, 2017, 08:29:35 PM
A tip for anyone trying to clean up the mess left by a leaking alkaline battery - after you get all the loose crap out, douse it and brush the contacts with some cleaning vinegar, that will neutralise it and help clean the metal components.
Good tip, I haven't got the battery out yet though!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Damsel on October 07, 2017, 08:56:42 PM
Didn't take photos (I need to work on that) but I used the straight edge blade to cut up a large cardboard box so it would fit in the recycling bin.

Danielle
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 08, 2017, 12:47:04 AM
Didn't take photos (I need to work on that) but I used the straight edge blade to cut up a large cardboard box so it would fit in the recycling bin.

Danielle

You still using the off-brand cheapy, Danielle? Is it still "ticking all the right boxes?"
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Damsel on October 08, 2017, 01:59:36 AM
Didn't take photos (I need to work on that) but I used the straight edge blade to cut up a large cardboard box so it would fit in the recycling bin.

Danielle

You still using the off-brand cheapy, Danielle? Is it still "ticking all the right boxes?"

Yeah I am,  still really like it.  Wish the knife held an edge better and the serrated wasn't completely useless but other than that I don't have any major complaints.  It's easy to use,  easy to carry and I feel naked without it.  Has proved to be very useful.


Danielle
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 08, 2017, 02:48:16 AM
Didn't take photos (I need to work on that) but I used the straight edge blade to cut up a large cardboard box so it would fit in the recycling bin.

Danielle

You still using the off-brand cheapy, Danielle? Is it still "ticking all the right boxes?"

Yeah I am,  still really like it.  Wish the knife held an edge better and the serrated wasn't completely useless but other than that I don't have any major complaints.  It's easy to use,  easy to carry and I feel naked without it.  Has proved to be very useful.


Danielle

What's up with the serrated blade? Not sharp, or you just haven't found any need for it?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Damsel on October 08, 2017, 03:13:09 AM
A bit of both really,  it's not particularly sharp but at the same time I don't really know when I should use it.  I've never been in a situation where I've thought to myself "I should be using the serrated blade for this"

Danielle
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Monrogue on October 24, 2017, 02:46:44 AM
Supertool 200 to remove this stow away from our vehicle.  Biggest friggin bug I've ever seen in person.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/7297b08ac845ef45975804cf7945d8d8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/76ba4957818f0c5c7438f5ca5ab1f6b8.jpg)

Proud SAKMC member :)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RF52 on October 24, 2017, 04:45:15 PM
Used my Legend to do some adjustments for mounting a batteri charger in a bus at work.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/4236c3ce4548f8d596d9c53bed49c26e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/abe2617c0d93e70fb7595da63291544f.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Higgins617 on October 25, 2017, 03:55:27 AM
Used my Skeletool to cut the strings out of a women's lacrosse head so I could restring it, then used the pliers to help pull the ends through.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on October 31, 2017, 12:41:21 PM
ST300 to do a bit of walking stick maintenance

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4467/38008653126_bf8befc011_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZUGhnC)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 05, 2017, 10:57:32 AM
Late post... yesterday I opened the package containing newly arrived  Minitool (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=74481.msg1577208.msg#1577208) with, fittingly, the Rebar, which had previously seen action in sawing off a small branch.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/26da130c50980ce2ba788b4f50f6dce8.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Zed on November 05, 2017, 01:36:12 PM
It's official, summer is over and the fans are packed away  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: jaya_man on November 20, 2017, 03:16:15 AM
Used the Spirit today to fix my car’s license plate which nearly came off...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171120/9806a8fa4ecb5843a9787b7cc6a99e90.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171120/252b3efb8ff62e0b149d20e5e1aa0518.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171120/2334bb356edd3b9daaf2686238f19d08.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 20, 2017, 08:10:14 AM
Well done jaya_man, that's what those tools are there for :tu:

Late entry for yesterday - couldn't find the correct topic so fast...

Following a minor washbasin drain plug lift (operation, reduction in ability of) alert in the bathroom, the picture below shows the Supertool 300 VX just after performing powerful, determined and decisive action on a stubborn drain plug lift control rod connector screw :D.

Not in the picture, the subsequent powerful twisting action on the washbasin drain clamping sleeve using the plier heads inside some available and handy orifice on said sleeve, following the discovery that said sleeve had in fact been loose enough to impair the sealing function of the drain gasket, resulting in minor flooding.

The Supertool was carried on the subsequent afternoon stroll by way of commendation and gratitude for services rendered..

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171119/1b0ce765639f355cb08539e3cb38d903.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on December 11, 2017, 03:05:51 AM
Special thanks to Madplumbarian for the advice. Used the worlds worst multitool, the $4 pos ozark trail from walmart to install a new flapper assembly for leaking toilet. Just needed a MT to work around the toilet and was not about to use my nice Leatherman or spirit in that environment. I only needed to use the ozark for one lousy phillips screw, the drivers dont lock so it kept trying to close/fold in, got the job done but this thing is an embarrassment to MT's
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on February 10, 2018, 09:01:21 AM
Toilet repair talk ultimate thread killer?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: raider502 on February 18, 2018, 12:47:25 AM
Used a LM Wingman to cut open packages of tabbed dividers to put together disaster manuals for my workplace.  Used the pliers on the Wingman to bend a pocket clip on a used Kershaw Blur that I picked up for my son at the flea market. 


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThePeacent on February 18, 2018, 04:27:39 PM
Used a LM Wingman to cut open packages of tabbed dividers to put together disaster manuals for my workplace.  Used the pliers on the Wingman to bend a pocket clip on a used Kershaw Blur that I picked up for my son at the flea market. 


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OMG a Blur!  :ahhh  so nice
Which one?  :pok:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: raider502 on February 18, 2018, 04:31:45 PM
It’s an all black serrated tanto.  I spotted it and he got it for $20.  A little cleaning, sharpening, oil, and Loctite on the pocket clip screws and he has a nice knife for a 10 year old.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: raider502 on February 18, 2018, 10:38:48 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/c0933261e78e743c06532057048a3ea6.jpg)

My son used the LM Wingman to tighten the screws on the stock of the BB gun he was using.  That BB gun is the same one I had when I was his age.



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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Yadda on February 19, 2018, 12:13:34 AM
I used my Style CS scissors to cut the exposed piece of plastic from a plastic wall anchor.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on May 06, 2018, 05:09:12 PM
Various gardening duties for the surge.  The vic saw is better than the standard leatherman saw for cutting bamboo canes

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/910/41884522762_99f75507fa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Pc8ob)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 08, 2018, 04:47:23 AM
I used the butter blade on my Spirit to cut some plastic today at work. Also used my Knipex plier wrench to attach bolts for a license plate. Tonight, I used the can opener on my Spirit to open two cans for dinner tonight.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on May 26, 2018, 07:46:55 PM
Sak pin and tweezers to the rescue to remove a stubborn splinter.

It's amazing how such a small piece of wood can feel so big
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on May 26, 2018, 10:27:27 PM
Took everything down off the walls and filled the holes and removed the wall hanging hardware.

Used my SC to dig broken drywall and paint out of the holes, remove screws and mix drywall mud with the fish scaler.

Cut tape and gave moral suppprt while packing the pictures and stuff into boxes.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/Knives%202/08F4DD9D-CD75-4354-AC67-724FAE201225.jpg) (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/HarleyXJGuy/media/Knives/Knives%202/08F4DD9D-CD75-4354-AC67-724FAE201225.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on May 27, 2018, 01:44:22 AM
Wife was trying to open a pop top can of vegetables abd the pull ring came off.

She was like dang how will I open this now?

Swiss Champ flathead driver/prybar to the rescue.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on May 27, 2018, 01:46:28 AM
Nice !     :like:

You moving  Harley ?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on May 27, 2018, 03:52:19 AM
Nice !     :like:

You moving  Harley ?

Yeah just 40 minutes away out in the country.

When I retired from the Army we decided to rent while we got settled back home in Michigan.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on May 31, 2018, 12:35:59 AM
Various gardening duties for the surge.  The vic saw is better than the standard leatherman saw for cutting bamboo canes

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/910/41884522762_99f75507fa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Pc8ob)

Stick a Bosch "Speed for Wood" (coarse pruning type teeth) jigsaw blade in the holder--it will zip through wood in no time. I prefer using that to the saw that comes with the Surge.


At the grocery store today, while going to get a second shopping cart I noticed a lady was having trouble separating two shopping carts.   First of all, I tried pulling them apart by hand. That didn't work.  Finally, I found a part of the bottom basket that had been crushed and bent against the bottom basket of the other cart (I'm guessing both carts together had hit something with some force), pinning the two carts together. Using the "screwdriver" (really, it's more of a pry bar) on the Duluth DH16 Handiman, I got the two carts apart by prying one of the damaged pieces up and pulling the front cart out.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Noa Isumi on May 31, 2018, 02:35:49 AM
Use the serrated blade of the Trekker to clip excess husk and silk off the tops of some corn before putting them in the coals to roast.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 03, 2018, 06:40:33 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/oBBfCr2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GjMSUI2.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MickeS on July 03, 2018, 09:43:58 PM
Hi everybody! Used the Micra and took apart a crappy kitchen sharpener. Used the small diamond files inside to sharpen my folded knife by hand and reassembled the sharpener again. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/df84d65befe09bcf4017f51cc33f4baf.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: MickeS on July 04, 2018, 04:38:57 PM
Ok. Don't laugh. I know the Surge isn't the right tool for this but its brand new and I've been roaming the house looking for something to fix. Found a malfunctioning doorlock. There was a broken spring (right word?) inside. Oild and cleaned it up. Put it together and it's fine! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180704/968ffafcd36cccacb78f2afdbf027ef5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180704/8d7ac45731aa3ced6fbbb924f1a9698e.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kottskrapa on July 04, 2018, 05:29:59 PM
Ok. Don't laugh. I know the Surge isn't the right tool for this but its brand new and I've been roaming the house looking for something to fix. Found a malfunctioning doorlock. There was a broken spring (right word?) inside. Oild and cleaned it up. Put it together and it's fine! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180704/968ffafcd36cccacb78f2afdbf027ef5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180704/8d7ac45731aa3ced6fbbb924f1a9698e.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 10, 2018, 05:38:59 PM
Corkscrew got to pry the lid of a jar.
(https://i.imgur.com/zAoe19h.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 15, 2018, 03:03:08 PM
Need a little help to open a valve!  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: gregozedobe on July 15, 2018, 05:08:26 PM
Need a little help to open a valve!  :tu:

Lookin' good.    :tu:    When you really need locking pliers nothing else will do :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 15, 2018, 05:42:13 PM
Need a little help to open a valve!  :tu:

Lookin' good.    :tu:    When you really need locking pliers nothing else will do :)

So very true  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Captain Hook on July 16, 2018, 08:54:12 PM
Corkscrew got to pry the lid of a jar.
(https://i.imgur.com/zAoe19h.jpg)
gonna have to remember that trick in the future. Nice one reamer punch  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: zoidberg on August 11, 2018, 10:05:26 AM
Reassembled my bike.   :multi:   :multi:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1771/43973307701_d2c9f905ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29ZLGnB)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mercury on August 13, 2018, 07:17:46 PM
I was tearing out a ceiling and putting in a large patch the other day, and there was a vent fan/light combo in the middle of it(bathroom).  I had to use my Rebar's flat head driver to pry the fan shroud into the hole into the new piece I had cut.  That Rebar saw a lot of use that day.  I also had to use the saw to trim some sheetrock to fit, and realized that there really isn't a substitute for a good sharp keyhole saw...
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: RF52 on August 13, 2018, 10:02:39 PM
Skeletool to put up curtain hangers after painting the bedroom (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/9e10c45d2a1c71e6145caec8676ceefc.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Blackbeard on January 03, 2019, 10:59:58 AM
 :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on February 16, 2019, 11:14:42 PM
Gerber Suspension to free some new drill bits from the plastic of doom  >:D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LanWolf on February 18, 2019, 09:28:22 AM
Have been busy a whike, but had Some time for my ham radio hobby yesterday, and used my surge a lot while adjusting an Antenna.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/34c20328e020178870c3e1712070ca56.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/bf145619d88ae7248a7eb25009de4911.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/90ccdaec6b11f3486e1e9aa1a7151430.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/5e8ce605bd850af42cec9050f89c599d.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on February 18, 2019, 03:08:35 PM
Have been busy a whike, but had Some time for my ham radio hobby yesterday, and used my surge a lot while adjusting an Antenna.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/34c20328e020178870c3e1712070ca56.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/bf145619d88ae7248a7eb25009de4911.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/90ccdaec6b11f3486e1e9aa1a7151430.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/5e8ce605bd850af42cec9050f89c599d.jpg)
Good usage! Call me stupid,  but no idea what a ham radio is.  :facepalm: Care to explain?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LanWolf on February 18, 2019, 03:25:17 PM
Very short description:

Ham radio or Amateur Radio is mainly making radio contacts all over the world. Can be done in voice, morse (cw) or all kind if digital modes.

Many apspects involved, i especially like making and tuning Antenna systems, and use them to get as long distance contacts as possible.  For example, from the netherlands where i live, to a friend in Brazil. (Making use of shortwave bands and radios)

It is like make phone calls, but without the lines between. 
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on February 18, 2019, 03:32:05 PM
That is pretty cool! I just wonder, do you have to bounce off the radio signals over a relay? Because earth‘s curvature should prevent a direct connection between Netherlands and Brazil, right?  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: LanWolf on February 18, 2019, 03:50:05 PM
No, for shortwave, that is not done by a relay, it is a direct contact. The Antenna radiation angle will send the signal into the ionosphere, where it will bounce back down again.

For local contacts on 144-146mhz there are many relays here, but that is for short distance like 50km or so
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on February 18, 2019, 03:53:02 PM
Very interesting, thanks for providing some details  :tu: :like:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ezdog on February 18, 2019, 10:20:54 PM
I used the Centerdrive Today to remove the intake wall plate from a Central Vac system in a huge house.
Then I grabbed a non-conductive fish tape and reamed the pipe in the wall for a few hours attempting to dislodge a blockage of some kind.
I closed the connections with the pliers to make the vac turn on with no hose attached to test the reaming?
I then took a Shop Vac to the thing and alternated between sucking with the shop vac and blowing with the central vac trying to move the blockage in either direction even a little bit!
After about 45 minutes of this I was able to grab and extract some kind of furry beast with the CD Pliers thus restoring the inlet to working!!!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/84c2a733043625f5a298f4dcca192030.jpg)

I am not a Vac technician. :dunno:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on February 18, 2019, 10:22:53 PM
Great work ezdog  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ezdog on February 18, 2019, 10:25:25 PM
Great work ezdog  :like: :tu:
It was an adventure for sure!
Also required much creative language but no real challenge for me there


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on February 18, 2019, 10:29:21 PM
Great work ezdog  :like: :tu:
It was an adventure for sure!
Also required much creative language but no real challenge for me there


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Sounds a adventure  :facepalm:
I use creative language quite often as well  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ezdog on February 18, 2019, 10:41:19 PM
Great work ezdog  :like: :tu:
It was an adventure for sure!
Also required much creative language but no real challenge for me there


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Sounds a adventure  :facepalm:
I use creative language quite often as well  :D
In the interest of transparency the cleaning people spoke no English anyway so it is always an adventure there anyway!

And I no habla so........


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on February 18, 2019, 10:43:11 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on February 19, 2019, 01:21:22 AM
Used the PST II to replace a fire alarm  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ducttapetech on February 19, 2019, 01:45:52 AM
Nice work guys! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anka on February 25, 2019, 11:05:20 PM
Used the Supertool 300 and the squirt to help make wire bails for my opinels.

Recently got in some suspension clips and wanted to try them out on my opinels.  Used the awl to make a pilot hole for the drill.  Used both plier heads and cutters for forming the bails.



(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190225/1a323acfb5f8384e34596bf7c39563c8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190225/7dfa1d5dd94a6c8eb4afc404a815a711.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on February 26, 2019, 05:20:59 AM
Nice work Anka  :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 12:26:41 PM
Great job Anka  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on March 12, 2019, 11:49:33 PM
Wave for unscrewing the setup based upon a RaspberryPi, cutting the zip ties and assembling it all back together. Experimenting with an original NoIR RaspberryPi camera I just bought

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190312/2b3d7e76172b236b6588f9b74cbc5220.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Manny Sanchez III on March 23, 2019, 09:23:46 PM
Got to use the trusty Kick ASS’s saw blade to cut down the pesky overgrown branches that get in the way and scratch up our cars whenever we need to back out. Note the diameter of the branches. It did a great job, though I think I still prefer the cross cutting action of the Vic style saws.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on March 23, 2019, 09:26:59 PM
Good job MS :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: McStitchy on March 23, 2019, 09:33:33 PM
It was an adventure for sure!
Also required much creative language but no real challenge for me there


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 :rofl:  ... well done  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: McStitchy on March 23, 2019, 09:34:29 PM
Used the PST II to replace a fire alarm  :tu:

Great the phillips driver on the PST  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: McStitchy on March 23, 2019, 09:35:48 PM
Used the Supertool 300 and the squirt to help make wire bails for my opinels.

Recently got in some suspension clips and wanted to try them out on my opinels.  Used the awl to make a pilot hole for the drill.  Used both plier heads and cutters for forming the bails.



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Not bad Anka  :like:

   ... I've got to try out an Opinel at some point I guess  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: McStitchy on March 23, 2019, 09:37:13 PM
Wave for unscrewing the setup based upon a RaspberryPi, cutting the zip ties and assembling it all back together. Experimenting with an original NoIR RaspberryPi camera I just bought

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190312/2b3d7e76172b236b6588f9b74cbc5220.jpg)

 :like:

... don't forget to revive the cover foil off the lens  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: McStitchy on March 23, 2019, 09:38:55 PM
Got to use the trusty Kick ASS’s saw blade to cut down the pesky overgrown branches that get in the way and scratch up our cars whenever we need to back out. Note the diameter of the branches. It did a great job, though I think I still prefer the cross cutting action of the Vic style saws.

That's as wide as it gets  :o
Nice one Manny  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on March 24, 2019, 02:35:39 AM
Great the phillips driver on the PST  :tu:

 :iagree: Really prefer the dedicated full size philips over other options  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 25, 2019, 06:54:49 PM
A few minor victories today. Opened a package, replaced a watch battery, emancipated a Vic Classic from its packaging (it had been in there far too long), repaired a malfunctioning fauxton, tightened the knob on a saucepan lid, and cut open the underside of my armchair, to retrieve a lighter that had fallen down the side of the cushion, and dropped through a gap into the body of the chair.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2019, 07:09:00 PM
Great uses AW :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on April 01, 2019, 10:24:59 PM
:like:

... don't forget to revive the cover foil off the lens  :D
Oh, only just saw your message
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 12, 2019, 10:47:34 AM
  Used the KF4 to cut leather from scrap, the awl to make the holes since the hole punch is hiding again. Spirit X's wide screwdriver helped to unscrew and put the replacement piece back on (after I located another). Had to soak the leather to get everything to cooperate.

  My father's old key ring holder is on the right. The leather ripped the other day and I decided to make another. Simple project. My father carried his key in this fashion, and I decided to keep the idea going as it keeps the keys in the pocket more.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49207741916_957499bbb6_z.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on December 12, 2019, 01:24:18 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rapidray on December 12, 2019, 03:38:51 PM
 :iagree: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 14, 2019, 01:57:35 PM
  Sharp edges on merchandising cart. Spirit file got this taken care of.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on December 14, 2019, 02:19:48 PM
Great use of the file OiI :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 19, 2019, 05:44:24 AM
  Spirit X let me down today. Stupid key broke in the car door lock when I was out doing field rep work. Saw the key there between the keeper doors, and reach in with the pliers and they failed to grab the key. Then tried the awl, lost the key inside. Was able to actuate the lock using the bottle opener flat driver, but that was about it.

  Key is inside the locking mechanism. Dipped some thin crafting wire in some silicone sealant in hopes I can push that in between the key and the key hole and pull it out with friction. Am guessing I will end up dismantling the door to get the lock, which is not an easy task. And it's supposed to snow tonight & tomorrow.

  Would of been good to have a pair of small needle-nosed pliers right then. :(


  Perhaps someone should invent/make an emergency key recovery device/tool that can fit inside a wallet.

  Watched this video. Now I'll have to black the keeper doors open with something, but if this works, a coping saw blade with a multitool should work. Going to use the Crunch for vice grips though.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63tQH1DIqIw

  Hacksaw blade too high to get in. Need a rasped thin wire probe.  :-\
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on December 19, 2019, 01:47:55 PM
Great video  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 19, 2019, 02:00:52 PM
  Earlier method did not work out so well as the coping saw blade was too tall to fit in the small grooves. So... dug out the Dremel tool and put on a fiberglass cut-off wheel. Reduced the height of the coping saw blade I had on hand, then used the flat side to make more uniform.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242427031_cf7a353912_z.jpg)

  Anticipation was getting to me, and had the LED Lenser H7R.2 on the charger from earlier. Nothing more annoying than an intermittently flashing LED light when it is needed. <insert Grr emote>

  So this took a few tries, maybe 4 or 5. Used the Crunch to get on the other end and I had to tug, wiggle, and pull. While using needle nosed pliers to keep the key protector open to see what was going on.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242426961_3465686792_z.jpg)

  Then... PLOINK! Out came the key and fell onto the driveway. That was WAAAAY EASIER than I thought it would be! :woohoo:

  And here's the broken key part that broke inside. Brought it indoors cause it was still snowing outside.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49241954168_fffc5f8c53_w.jpg)


  Thus, the early morning 'broken in the door' key removal tools. :D

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242427091_2e9e9f6502_z.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on December 19, 2019, 02:04:31 PM
Nice work  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 19, 2019, 02:24:53 PM
Nice work  :like: :tu:

  Thanks. Had tried with pins dipped in silicone sealant to friction pull the broken key out to no avail. Was using name tag wires with the ends bent to use as picks, but it got too cold to try. Then was reviewing video I posted again, looked online for other tools, when the idea stuck me to reduce the size of the blade. Did not need that much blade, obviously, and was surprised when the key flew out of the lock! Was so relieved as well. Bedtime now. :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Wspeed on December 19, 2019, 03:31:43 PM
I bet you were well happy when
the key finally come out off the lock :woohoo:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Rapidray on December 19, 2019, 04:41:19 PM
 :iagree: :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Scorpion Regent on December 27, 2019, 11:20:41 PM
  Earlier method did not work out so well as the coping saw blade was too tall to fit in the small grooves. So... dug out the Dremel tool and put on a fiberglass cut-off wheel. Reduced the height of the coping saw blade I had on hand, then used the flat side to make more uniform.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242427031_cf7a353912_z.jpg)

  Anticipation was getting to me, and had the LED Lenser H7R.2 on the charger from earlier. Nothing more annoying than an intermittently flashing LED light when it is needed. <insert Grr emote>

  So this took a few tries, maybe 4 or 5. Used the Crunch to get on the other end and I had to tug, wiggle, and pull. While using needle nosed pliers to keep the key protector open to see what was going on.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242426961_3465686792_z.jpg)

  Then... PLOINK! Out came the key and fell onto the driveway. That was WAAAAY EASIER than I thought it would be! :woohoo:

  And here's the broken key part that broke inside. Brought it indoors cause it was still snowing outside.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49241954168_fffc5f8c53_w.jpg)


  Thus, the early morning 'broken in the door' key removal tools. :D

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242427091_2e9e9f6502_z.jpg)
Taking the interior panel off a door is rather easy once you know how, everybody seems to think it's rocket surgery.  I would have just taken the lock off the door and fixed the problem on the workbench.  Well it is always good to know there is one more way to skin a cat. 
Now wrestling a power window regulator in and out that can be awkward, faster with practice, but still awkward.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SirVicaLot on October 04, 2020, 08:13:13 PM
Two MT’s saved the morning for our dogs. Namely the Gerber MP400 and the Vic classic.

We went for a walk to the woods. After a while one of the dogs lifted her paw and looked at me. That is her telling me “Human get over here and fix my paw”. Turns out the tip of one of her nails was broken and poked her pads. I guess you could compare that to humans having a small rock in their boot. Not hurtful, but annoying as hell. I grabbed the Gerber and used the wirecutters to clip the torn part. She was pretty happy after  :)

Of course we checked and trimmed the rest of her nails when we came home. They were not really long, so not sure why it happened in the first place.  :think:

We continued the walk and about five minutes later the other dog stepped into some prickly. With their curly hair, that stuff gets embedded quickly. So I got another look, asking for assistance. I checked the paw and turns out he had two of those prickly things between his pads. MP400 pliers removed these in no time, but a few thorns were being stuck in his pads. Out came the tweezers of the classic and fixed that problem.

Two tools in use, two happy puppies  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on October 05, 2020, 01:08:59 AM
 
:tu: @SirVicaLot  :like:


I just used the large screw driver and tweezers on my Vic Camper to remove the back plate of my phone and extracted the SIM card.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on October 24, 2020, 03:42:57 PM
I used the locking caplifter on my Mikov Praktik (basically like a Centurion/Adventurer without anything on the back) to pry off the cover to the flourescent light in my room so I could get the types off the bulbs.  Found they were even less than half what Lowe's asked at the electrical supply house ($10 for all four bulbs, vs. $15 for two at Lowe's), but I have to special order them to be shipped to the local warehouse, since they do not carry them in store. Thus, it's gonna be a while.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dmattaponi on October 25, 2020, 02:54:47 AM
Taking down a curtain rod, and cutting and bending some wire to hang a wreath.


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on November 01, 2020, 03:09:03 PM
The good

Show content

We spent some amazing time in the woods gathering mushrooms yesterday. I used Work Champ and handed a LM Signal with a brand new never used before factory sharped blade to my lady
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/e5a5d51bc1d4e2fb3270be94b6fafaa6.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/260c57a5c48e3e9a7ec1196f4e53bb51.jpg)


Also used scissors to open a new pack of zesty Carpathian  herbal tea

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/6e00083d2ffc4cd088d7dd90f2471ca6.jpg)


The bad
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After cutting a few shrooms the blade on a Work Champ stopped being shaving sharp - fixed really quick today, but to me shrooms are a pretty soft substance that shouldn’t affect sharpness that fast

The ugly
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It was a rainy day, so i just wiped both blades with my sweatshirt and put back in their sheaths.

Today I’ve also discovered some rust stains on a Signal blade

Cleaned easily with Ballistol and a piece of cloth, still I find it pretty disappointing

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/809ac9261a96b7b5af89bc1e32567130.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/b8101399a329486936c6f8cf4eee39d5.jpg)

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on November 29, 2020, 04:14:47 AM
The good

Show content

We spent some amazing time in the woods gathering mushrooms yesterday. I used Work Champ and handed a LM Signal with a brand new never used before factory sharped blade to my lady
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/e5a5d51bc1d4e2fb3270be94b6fafaa6.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/260c57a5c48e3e9a7ec1196f4e53bb51.jpg)


Also used scissors to open a new pack of zesty Carpathian  herbal tea

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/6e00083d2ffc4cd088d7dd90f2471ca6.jpg)


The bad
Show content
After cutting a few shrooms the blade on a Work Champ stopped being shaving sharp - fixed really quick today, but to me shrooms are a pretty soft substance that shouldn’t affect sharpness that fast

The ugly
Show content

It was a rainy day, so i just wiped both blades with my sweatshirt and put back in their sheaths.

Today I’ve also discovered some rust stains on a Signal blade

Cleaned easily with Ballistol and a piece of cloth, still I find it pretty disappointing

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/809ac9261a96b7b5af89bc1e32567130.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/b8101399a329486936c6f8cf4eee39d5.jpg)


LMs, especially bead blast models, rust easily because of the high carbon content of the steel (which isn't a bad thing if you ask me).  I cleaned my ST300, let it air dry about an hour or two; and then when I came back, there was rust stains all over the tools, the blades especially.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: War_Wagon312 on November 30, 2020, 05:22:42 AM
 :like:
  Earlier method did not work out so well as the coping saw blade was too tall to fit in the small grooves. So... dug out the Dremel tool and put on a fiberglass cut-off wheel. Reduced the height of the coping saw blade I had on hand, then used the flat side to make more uniform.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242427031_cf7a353912_z.jpg)

  Anticipation was getting to me, and had the LED Lenser H7R.2 on the charger from earlier. Nothing more annoying than an intermittently flashing LED light when it is needed. <insert Grr emote>

  So this took a few tries, maybe 4 or 5. Used the Crunch to get on the other end and I had to tug, wiggle, and pull. While using needle nosed pliers to keep the key protector open to see what was going on.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242426961_3465686792_z.jpg)

  Then... PLOINK! Out came the key and fell onto the driveway. That was WAAAAY EASIER than I thought it would be! :woohoo:

  And here's the broken key part that broke inside. Brought it indoors cause it was still snowing outside.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49241954168_fffc5f8c53_w.jpg)


  Thus, the early morning 'broken in the door' key removal tools. :D

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49242427091_2e9e9f6502_z.jpg)

Nice!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: War_Wagon312 on November 30, 2020, 05:23:32 AM
 :rofl:
I used the Centerdrive Today to remove the intake wall plate from a Central Vac system in a huge house.
Then I grabbed a non-conductive fish tape and reamed the pipe in the wall for a few hours attempting to dislodge a blockage of some kind.
I closed the connections with the pliers to make the vac turn on with no hose attached to test the reaming?
I then took a Shop Vac to the thing and alternated between sucking with the shop vac and blowing with the central vac trying to move the blockage in either direction even a little bit!
After about 45 minutes of this I was able to grab and extract some kind of furry beast with the CD Pliers thus restoring the inlet to working!!!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/84c2a733043625f5a298f4dcca192030.jpg)

I am not a Vac technician. :dunno:
Hahah
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: War_Wagon312 on November 30, 2020, 05:24:08 AM
 :multi:
Various gardening duties for the surge.  The vic saw is better than the standard leatherman saw for cutting bamboo canes

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/910/41884522762_99f75507fa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Pc8ob)
I like it
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: War_Wagon312 on November 30, 2020, 05:25:20 AM
 :like:
Diesel & Bullrush helped to install e-track in the truck. (Along with power tools)

I like those
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Noa Isumi on December 02, 2020, 11:17:24 AM
The power went out and I got bored...so I made a bunch of cut-out minis.
These are made from foam foodservice trays my wife uses as paint pallets. Most of the cutting was done with a stanley box cutter or the minichamp's tiny scissors for some trimming. The paint is kinda kids story book because I was using junk craft paints, an old brush and toothpicks. But not bieng a mini builder I will take the pop-up book look as a win.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on December 02, 2020, 01:44:58 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on December 09, 2020, 05:10:20 AM
Haven't used my Spirit lately for anything.  :think:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on January 03, 2022, 10:12:14 PM
  Well... door freeze caught my attention recently. More so on closer inspection, and after hearing LOUD CRACKS emanating from my car!  :ahhh

  Like yesterday, went to get some grub. Door was being a pain again, but got inside using my trusty Victorinox Spirit using an awlsome method.

  But when I tried opening the back passenger door, the door lock kept closing with each lift of the handle. Jarred the door A WHOLE LOT MORE all around, finally heard this LOUD CRACK! The door opened!
  Sure enough... snow that has melted went down the back area, between the metal pieces, stopping short of the door lock. The entire area was jam-filled with ice. Did not get a photo of that though. But it gave me a hint. Got groceries in.
  Looked around on the main door. Right there, a HUGE AREA of ice on the lower front end of the door, under the hinges!

  Used the Spirit's Bottle Opener Screwdriver as an ice pick and freed up that area of accumulated ice. Water is getting inside those areas where the metal has no seals, then freezing. Something that probably plagues all vehicles. Another reason to carry a multitool. Think outside the box.
   :multi:

  PS: If you think Super Glue is tough, frozen ice is far worse. :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on January 08, 2022, 07:39:26 PM
Opened a bottle last night and stirred my coffee this morning  :)
 :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/ZEBWy9K.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1sD6O25.jpeg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on January 08, 2022, 08:51:06 PM
Opened a bottle last night...
Awlways a good use!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on January 09, 2022, 01:02:09 AM
Awlways a good use!

Indeed!  :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on January 10, 2022, 05:51:25 AM
Used the scissors on my Spirit to cut tags off Mrs. TJs new purse.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on January 10, 2022, 10:15:49 AM
  Used Spirit's philips and pliers to reposition a few solar deck lights around to gain better southern exposure. Helps when backing in the driveway at night. Ordered another solar light that had its own unque design. Will see how that goes.

  Cut the end straw on a new 40 oz. water bottle. It was just a tad too long making it difficult to use the internal straw feature. Shaved off a tad with the serrated knife blade. Works MUCH better now. :D

  And been using the Lman Pump single-piece tool to help open the car door handle. When it got to 7 below the outer door handle snapped off. Dern door was frozen to the body. Usually it is an internal lever that always breaks in the winter. Seems I am always buying these every year... if only a manufacturer would make these out of aluminum! I know, cause they make more by making them out of cheap plastic. Still annoying as all heck and more difficult to replace when it's freaking cold outside!
  So I slide the flat tapered portion between the door handle seal and the inner door grabber to gentle up the door. This one-piece tool helps in that it has more wider support for the hand. Have a clip I carry it on a key loop, so it is always handy - unless I leave it inside the car. /grr
  Was using the Spirit's Awl or Bottle Opener part to open the door initially. The tapered Pump tool seems to get in, under, and behind the door grabber backing better. :tu:

  Am always using the Spirit for various stuff around the house, or poking holes in small dinners to nuke in the microwave. Originally bought the Spirit so I could send the Spirit X in for a custom sheath. But side the Spirit's velcro sheath seems more rugged than the leather sheath I put the custom leather sheath off for a while.

  Only thing I wished the Victorinox Spirit had was a place to put small tweezers inside ... and a Fisher Space Pen cartridge compatible tool part to use when I forget to clip the Fisher Backpacker on my shirt. Them pen cartridges write oh so much better! :D
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on January 14, 2022, 12:21:57 AM
Surge screw drivers helped remove an old storm door handle, blade opened the packing for the new handle, and drivers helped install the new (horrid quality) one. Cap lifter opened a bottle afterwards, and the blade stirred my coffee a few minutes ago  :D
 :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/l1fxHGM.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bmMbAjt.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IWQLxA2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MAjsRuV.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on January 14, 2022, 12:44:56 AM
  Door handle replacement for the Suzuki. The roughest part overall was getting the rod keeper's clasp over the lock rod - in the cold. /brr
  Used the Spirit to do most everything, save snapping that stubborn clasp over the rod. Ended up using a 14mm wrench as it had the right length and was wide enough to get pressure in the right place. All the screws, removing the electrical door console, the works done by that Spirit. :D

  Oh, and having to work with a mirror makes things more challenging. Swear I need a smaller round mirror with a magnetic mount with a goose-neck for positioning. :ahhh  Have been using an old Oldsmobile clip-on mirror for this type of stuff, and for use in home repairs too.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on January 15, 2022, 03:01:59 PM

Nice work Outback  :tu:



19°F here in Kansas. Used the Eat'N Tool to pry open my iced-over truck door and stir my coffee this morning  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/LKFcMXJ.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on January 19, 2022, 10:28:57 AM
Komboloi repair is a complex task. I use my EDC Vic and LM, plus 2 EDC slacking needles and a Crunch as a 3rd hand. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220119/c098cf9759334cc58a48707bce6bd7a4.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on January 19, 2022, 02:41:02 PM
It was very hard to pass the double cord through two of the beads and, guess what? Uncle Def's Ultra Premium Tool Oil saved me!
I also removed rust from my Charge with it (I never had to do that with a Swiss item).
I finished by applying bee wax ointment to the cord, for smoothness, waterproofness and protection.
I wonder if that would be a good idea for preventing rust in Leatherman tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on January 27, 2022, 10:20:16 AM
My Rubik's Cube fell and some cube faces popped out. I put them back randomly and the Cube proved unsolvable next time I played with it. I disassembled it using Power wrench II as a gentle prying tool and corrected the mistakes. Now it's as good as new. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220127/6af08db040698f4eb30ebd9ad29a7e7f.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SteveC on January 27, 2022, 01:48:13 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SurgeUk on January 28, 2022, 05:47:44 PM
My Rubik's Cube fell and some cube faces popped out. I put them back randomly and the Cube proved unsolvable next time I played with it. I disassembled it using Power wrench II as a gentle prying tool and corrected the mistakes. Now it's as good as new. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220127/6af08db040698f4eb30ebd9ad29a7e7f.jpg)

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Excellent and unusual use  :think: :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: SurgeUk on January 28, 2022, 05:48:58 PM
Used my Surge to free some new work boots from a plastic prison  ;)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on January 29, 2022, 05:43:42 AM
My Rubik's Cube fell and some cube faces popped out. I put them back randomly and the Cube proved unsolvable next time I played with it.
:like:

I had that problem with an old Chex promo Rubik's Cube that I got used. After determining that it couldn't be solved, I also had to swap some of its segments around. I used the cap lifter on my Super Tinker to fix it, if I recall correctly.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on January 31, 2022, 04:35:03 AM
Didn't use them today. Just finished some light touching up of my most used EDC rotation.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ThisAlarm7 on January 31, 2022, 10:22:53 PM
Just used my Vic CyberTool 34 to adjust my 3D Printer bed.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Jmoita on January 31, 2022, 10:58:27 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/1G22n8w/IMG-20220131-215444.jpg)

I was cutting this tip of roll with Swisstool serrated blade, but it was so thick that only a mora could be used relatively easy.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on February 04, 2022, 09:13:06 AM
I drilled some holes.
That is the best of awls.
Of awl awls regarding hawls, if I may say so.
I miss it from my EDC. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220204/42f27f63c3ac16ced2668bc5b24840c5.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220204/20e48f2f4eae822e84a52f949af0d523.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mangyang on February 04, 2022, 06:58:03 PM
 
I drilled some holes.
That is the best of awls.
Of awl awls regarding hawls, if I may say so.
I miss it from my EDC. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220204/42f27f63c3ac16ced2668bc5b24840c5.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220204/20e48f2f4eae822e84a52f949af0d523.jpg)

 :iagree:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on February 05, 2022, 06:50:52 AM
You can awlso count me as a fan of the 93mm awl.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Kev D on February 05, 2022, 03:14:54 PM
To remove old £1 coin trolley coins from new £1 coin trolleys.  All 3 rows out of action as a result.  The car boot Surge saw some daylight for 5 minutes. Easy to rip them out of there.  Gotta love the Surge
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on February 08, 2022, 01:05:29 AM
Used my Voc Alox Classic to open boxes. With WFH the last year plus its my most used pocketknife these days since it lives on my desk.  :salute:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on February 09, 2022, 04:54:09 AM
  Spirit helped me replace license plate bulbs, and found a new tool addition to grapple those wascally connectors that like to play games. :angel:
  https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,88857.msg2317187.html#msg2317187
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 19, 2022, 04:58:51 PM
Made a "new" hearthed plug for my Elna Grasshopper

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Post by: kkokkolis on February 21, 2022, 02:01:26 PM
Fixed my office chair with 6mm Hex bit
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on February 26, 2022, 07:29:39 PM
I used the mini pry bar on my keyring to open a case of cold brew coffee cans.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on March 05, 2022, 08:21:46 AM
Used my Spirit to assemble my new telescope.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on March 05, 2022, 10:58:48 AM
Dobson? Aperture?

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Reinier on March 05, 2022, 12:37:44 PM
10" :)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 15, 2022, 04:13:53 PM
I used my Leatherman Free T4 three times yesterday:
1: Package opener to open a George Foreman Grill box.
2: Philips Head to screw in screws to hold a window ac unit in for bedroom window.
3: Large Flathead screwdriver to open up battery compartment for remote control for same said window ac unit.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: cody6268 on May 16, 2022, 12:32:54 AM
Smurfing coaxial cable popped out again. I never bothered to ask the Dish (and later, once Dish got too expensive) or Comcast techs to replace it with a sturdier crimped unit; and it's had a push-on connector for years. I probably should buy the proper tools, and crimp on a connector that will be there permanently.

Surprised the Knipex 140mm combination pliers cut the cable, but then again there's not much metal to be cut--just insulation. The Smith's Edgework Wharncliffe did the stripping. Way too heavy for an EDC, but a perfect work/toolbox folder.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vHxQsP5F/20220515-181236-HDR.jpg)


Did this yesterday, but I hadn't posted it yet.

The basis of my "super compact" toolkit is a Kershaw A-100, and I needed to hold a nut while putting the cover back on an outside light when cleaning the dead bugs out, so I clamped the pliers on there.


(https://i.postimg.cc/2SpC84xq/20220514-110105.jpg)






Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: parnass on May 18, 2022, 02:28:25 AM
I cut open bags of top soil using a Leatherman Free T4 knife blade.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on May 24, 2022, 02:24:25 PM
I thought I could use my old Suunto somehow. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220524/f04f1c41f38c7c21fdc2c33d22ed4d0d.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on May 26, 2022, 03:59:59 AM
Cut some plastic, stirred my coffee, and lifted a cap.

(https://i.imgur.com/K9EOfww.jpeg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on May 30, 2022, 07:11:21 AM
I used the blade on me Leatherman Free T4 to open up a breakfast burrito earlier today.
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: dmattaponi on June 06, 2022, 01:12:06 PM
Spent the weekend in the backyard where my wife is going a little gung-ho fixing up the deck/porch following a home renovation that took way too long and in which the slow moving contractors had kept kept it covered in building supplies for the better part of a year.  Bond multitool uses that come to mind as I type…

1) restringing weed-whacker.
2) using screwdrivers to remove architectural elements from an antique piece of wood trim that she wants to use for some sort of decorative purposes.
3) using pliers to bend the cotter pin that keeps popping out of the gas grill wheel for some reason.
4) cutting twist tie off of new push broom.
5) cutting wire stems to shorten length of some artificial flowers she is using on her porch furniture tables.

And to think, all the Bond and I wanted to do was mind our own business and enjoy the pleasant weekend weather…women! 


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on June 19, 2022, 08:17:48 PM
I fixed my sun umbrella applying new wire, and did some maintenance here and there in my summer house, using my Skeletool. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220619/0c070e0b8029be47d017f26da74f9f90.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on June 20, 2022, 11:43:29 PM
I...did some maintenance here and there in my summer house.
I wish I could have a summer house and a winter house. The winters hereabouts can be miserable!

Today I used a Classic SD to trim Beijing's fur. Her terrier lineage was becoming a little too obvious.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on June 23, 2022, 06:08:42 PM
No action shots, but the Camper's tweezers pulled a splinter from my 2 year old's finger.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on June 25, 2022, 06:04:16 AM
I used the bottle opener on my Free T4 to open a couple beers over dinner last night.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GearedForwards on June 26, 2022, 05:31:37 AM
Don't mind me, just adding this to my watched threads  :popcorn:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: m47mu74nt on July 07, 2022, 11:01:44 PM
Did not take pictures, but my handbag LM Juice was called for duty : used it to pull the needle from the fabric when hand stitching the finitions of my latest backpack mod (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,89541.msg2352691.html#msg2352691)!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on July 16, 2022, 05:34:29 PM
Bottle opener on my LM Free T4 to open a couple bottles for meals.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on July 23, 2022, 08:12:01 PM
I do this every time the wind changes. I've used dozens of tools over 23 years. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220723/8a7db7f583ea6b0cdd83b861f70aeea4.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on July 23, 2022, 10:46:22 PM
I do this every time the wind changes. I've used dozens of tools over 23 years. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220723/8a7db7f583ea6b0cdd83b861f70aeea4.jpg)

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No idea as to what am I looking at
Though happy your tool came in handy
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Chippyjosh on July 23, 2022, 11:01:02 PM
No idea as to what am I looking at
Though happy your tool came in handy

Adjusting a door closer I believe something I do a lot haha
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kkokkolis on July 24, 2022, 05:52:41 AM
Adjusting a door closer I believe something I do a lot haha
Exactly!

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: PeaceInOurTime on August 10, 2022, 11:55:02 PM
Untied a few tight knots with the flathead.

(https://i.imgur.com/hXyrH19.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nakken on August 13, 2022, 06:51:56 PM
Untied a few tight knots with the flathead.

Awesome tool you've got there! :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Mangyang on August 16, 2022, 06:42:33 AM
Yesterday I used my Surge to remove cut wood peces safely away from the curcular saw.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nakken on August 16, 2022, 06:48:48 AM
Excellent use Mangyang, stay safe :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on August 18, 2022, 10:06:37 AM
Nothing fancy today. I used the fork ,on my Vic Cheese Master, to enjoy some grilled brats for breakfast :climber:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GA1dad on August 19, 2022, 11:38:07 AM
This was not fun,,,

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Old Boy on August 20, 2022, 06:33:34 PM
Unclog a bathroom drain. I’ll spare you all the pics. I took out the screws with my Skeletool Phillips but the grate was stuck on there with the hard water and all. I tried the Spartan SAK hook to pull it up but it was too big to fit through the hole. The corkscrew kept slipping off. I didn’t think that the SAK screwdrivers could handle the torque. I didn’t really want to go downstairs and look for a pry bar or putty knife. Then I remembered my Colonial TL-29 I just started to carry around the house with me.

So I took the screwdriver and gently scraped and pried it off. My Tool of the Year!! That liner lock saved my fingers too as it slipped a few times.

Would love to carry the Skeletool more often if the screwdrivers were longer.

With the Tread being on sale I have been tempted. But it’s exactly these situations I’ve kept my wallet in my pocket.

Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on August 21, 2022, 11:26:29 PM
Well I decided since Spirit is more of a Multottool than probably a SAK - I’ll post my uses of it here

Was about to leave our current place the other day and this buddy fell on the floor right in front of me.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220821/341d9eee82c79303cabb6e147fcb414d.jpg)

Not good. Spirit Plus ratchet to the rescue 🛟

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220821/678918cd82067b5144e80890c40f9895.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on August 30, 2022, 08:54:53 PM
Those scissors won’t open quite wide, but oh man those are sharp

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220830/9d7329bd3688d7127cfdf3b790b888e1.jpg)

Has anyone tried to resharpen Spirit scissors btw? Is that even possible?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on August 31, 2022, 03:54:10 PM
Has anyone tried to resharpen Spirit scissors btw? Is that even possible?
Sharpening scissors is possible. However, if they're anything like regular SAK scissors, you'll need to use a different angle. I believe Felix Immler says 65 degrees is correct.

https://youtu.be/IIJf7G7V-8I

Glad to see you're still hanging in there! :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: DavisNikolov on September 10, 2022, 10:17:00 PM
This was not fun,,,
Yep, not fun for sure. And no matter how experienced and careful you are - no one is immured from accidents. Last summer I had one go in with the barbel for the first time in the about 15 years I've been actively fishing. It went in a finger tip and it hurt awful, having a pliers ( Wave I believe it was) allowed me to take it out and continue my adventures.

Here is what I carried today  : A Rebar, a current tester and a Case 18 Stockman.

(https://i.postimg.cc/rp4G47PQ/3-AE56-D7-A-4-CA7-4151-A156-942920-A11-D1-B.jpg)

The Rebar was used because of a reason I never would imagine might occur - my hands were wet pretty much all day (more on that later on) which led to my fingernails become unstably soft. I tried to open an energy drink can and my nails just bend without even moving the tab  :o So I took out the Rebar thinking I'd open a flat head or the can opener and "pry" it open. Guess what - I could not do that with my slimy nails either   :think: What I could access was the pliers function and it did the job too. No pictures of that, I was too shocked  :D

The case saw a ton of work today. Cleaned and sliced about 60 pounds of tomatoes for canning. All done with this knife. Lately I've learned that small blades carry tons of utility in certain tasks. In the beginning of the summer I used the spay blade on in to clean 15 pound of cherries for the freezer.

(https://i.postimg.cc/x83tzBqW/C7-EB50-C5-7-B3-E-49-CF-B659-A3912-DCE03-E1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DwM5Lryy/053-E0-C57-454-A-48-FC-BAD1-52-C124-BE5-A80.jpg)

And here comes the current tester need. After you can food you usually need to boil jars in order to vacuum the cap. My redneck engineer arse that came out with that device out of an ancient washing machine and a huge portable heater did not want to get electrocuted.   

(https://i.postimg.cc/FH8g7hDY/F75-E28-C8-1-E4-D-4-A13-A345-6-B9-E25-D5300-B.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/50c3kfCh/FACA5-D52-D0-AA-4942-9-CCB-1-C73-B346281-C.jpg)

It was a ton of work but healthy and delicious food is worth it. Next farmer's market is Wednesday so I'll probably make some more then.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 15, 2022, 06:09:57 PM
Today was the Signal; the opener took care of opening /loosening the staples, the pliers detached them from the box, and the knife took care of the box to be recycled.  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]    [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
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Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 15, 2022, 06:10:48 PM
And here it is taking a break ...
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Post by: Farmer X on September 16, 2022, 07:42:57 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on September 18, 2022, 01:17:06 PM
Yep, not fun for sure. And no matter how experienced and careful you are - no one is immured from accidents. Last summer I had one go in with the barbel for the first time in the about 15 years I've been actively fishing. It went in a finger tip and it hurt awful, having a pliers ( Wave I believe it was) allowed me to take it out and continue my adventures.

Here is what I carried today  : A Rebar, a current tester and a Case 18 Stockman.

(https://i.postimg.cc/rp4G47PQ/3-AE56-D7-A-4-CA7-4151-A156-942920-A11-D1-B.jpg)

The Rebar was used because of a reason I never would imagine might occur - my hands were wet pretty much all day (more on that later on) which led to my fingernails become unstably soft. I tried to open an energy drink can and my nails just bend without even moving the tab  :o So I took out the Rebar thinking I'd open a flat head or the can opener and "pry" it open. Guess what - I could not do that with my slimy nails either   :think: What I could access was the pliers function and it did the job too. No pictures of that, I was too shocked  :D

The case saw a ton of work today. Cleaned and sliced about 60 pounds of tomatoes for canning. All done with this knife. Lately I've learned that small blades carry tons of utility in certain tasks. In the beginning of the summer I used the spay blade on in to clean 15 pound of cherries for the freezer.

(https://i.postimg.cc/x83tzBqW/C7-EB50-C5-7-B3-E-49-CF-B659-A3912-DCE03-E1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DwM5Lryy/053-E0-C57-454-A-48-FC-BAD1-52-C124-BE5-A80.jpg)

And here comes the current tester need. After you can food you usually need to boil jars in order to vacuum the cap. My redneck engineer arse that came out with that device out of an ancient washing machine and a huge portable heater did not want to get electrocuted.   

(https://i.postimg.cc/FH8g7hDY/F75-E28-C8-1-E4-D-4-A13-A345-6-B9-E25-D5300-B.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/50c3kfCh/FACA5-D52-D0-AA-4942-9-CCB-1-C73-B346281-C.jpg)

It was a ton of work but healthy and delicious food is worth it. Next farmer's market is Wednesday so I'll probably make some more then.
A job well done indeed
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on September 18, 2022, 01:24:59 PM
Spirit came in handy yesterday. Our parking lot sign got badly covered by constantly growing wild grape, so I used the main blade to uncover the sign

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220918/ced624eec7c7c88163155c44dd57f965.jpg)

Turns out it was not really held in place by anything - so I used zip ties and trimmed the excess with wire cutters - super smooth
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220918/d5c5d4e15b691d80dab3e62a2e8f11b8.jpg)
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Post by: nakken on September 18, 2022, 02:11:18 PM
Very nice alexanderre :like:
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Post by: in_sympathy on September 21, 2022, 11:23:38 AM
Package opener day

Used it to first open the box - totally love that I never have to worry about damaging anything inside
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220921/d533d9a366c93eea3ff54f8996f2104b.jpg)


Then cut open my cherry flavored Animal Flex , cause my joints were really begging for it this time
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220921/2259760220f2acce31b8ce644bb510dd.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on September 22, 2022, 05:08:01 PM
Cut open my cherry flavored Animal Flex , cause my joints were really begging for it this time...
I can empathize. I have suffered with knee pain my entire adult life.

Glad to see you're still hanging in there!
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on September 24, 2022, 01:36:11 AM
I can empathize. I have suffered with knee pain my entire adult life.

Glad to see you're still hanging in there!
Thank you my friend

well I’m ok for the most part - it’s just that I work out quite a bit and it causes a serious amount of joint stress, so I take Flex from time to time - at least twice a year would be good, every three months even better
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on September 24, 2022, 02:30:15 AM
Used my Vic Cheese Master SAK to eat some fried diced Italian sausage along with my fried egg sandwich(on Dave’s Killer bread-“Good Seed”)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BadMechanic on September 24, 2022, 09:57:30 AM
Used my LM Brewzer to open my Mtn Dew Kickstart. Dont have finger nails, so that worked good.

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Post by: in_sympathy on September 24, 2022, 03:19:30 PM
Our kitchen water heating tap has gone bad - again - and it was time to buy a replacement - again. Sadly those Chinese cehapos only last for about a year. Anyway - was about to use two of my favorite ones for the job, but frankly speaking Spirit did cover all the bases with just its flathead screwdriver - perfect for the electrical works

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220924/b0961348ad5d50e865dc343413be0fbf.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nakken on September 24, 2022, 03:39:04 PM
Great use and great tools, alexanderre :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on September 24, 2022, 06:32:11 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on October 18, 2022, 04:35:46 PM
Spirit X had a busy day yesterday.

Fixed a squeaky door handle - took me a few minutes to figure a root of the problem, but nothing a WD40 can’t solve 🙌🏻

Thought it was the mechanism inside, but turns out the handle itself rubbed against the main plate or actually both of the handles on both sides 😆
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on October 24, 2022, 07:07:45 AM
The scissors on the Super Tinker got used to open some food packaging. Scissors and Awl on the Spirit got used at a bike ride event yesterday. The awl poked two new holes on someone's number bib and the scissors cut the zipties after they were fastened.

Also, the scraper/package opener on the Spirit is worth the price of admission alone on that thing. I've used that probably the most out of all the Spirit tools.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: BIG-TARGET on October 25, 2022, 10:24:49 PM
Snack time!!! :whistle:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on October 27, 2022, 05:26:26 PM
While we’re back to our western temporary rented apartment we bought a cheapo electrical kettle that started rattling just days after purchase.

Disassembled it with a Spirit and found a loose nut 😆

Used pliers to tighten it up and Phillips obviously
 to assemble the kettle back. Worked as expected ✅

(though Swiss Champ or Work Champ pliers would have been more convenient in this particular situation 🤔)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nakken on October 27, 2022, 05:37:25 PM
Great uses :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on October 27, 2022, 11:00:25 PM
 :iagree:
Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on October 30, 2022, 11:36:54 PM
This time around I brought my Telecaster and my new-to-me yet needing quite a few fixes Fender Champ 600 to the western part of Ukraine while it’s kinda hot in Kyiv.

I also brought a few stompboxes - one of them is my kinda mojo - EHX Holystain - a Big Muff fuzz + some cool effects.

I bought it about 15 years ago and didn’t play much lately - I quit serious music about 5 years ago and didn’t touch it since then.
To my surprise it was in a pretty awful shape - noisy pots and switches disrupted the last bits of inspiration I still manage to acquire .

So today I finally had time to go get all the necessary stuff and time to disassemble and clean it up.

Used Spirit all the way - first the cap lifter to pry away the knobs they were too stiff to be removed with the bare hands- trust me, I really tried
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/7de8a23266b34d32fe38f9681532226a.jpg)


Then I used pliers to remove the top nuts - didn’t cover the plier head with any insulation to avoid scratches since those nuts have washers.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/a9aeeb58fb94e8990b610d4871f675f7.jpg)


As I approached the foot switches I did cover the pliers with insulating tape and indeed managed to avoid scratches (for the most part ).
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/8ba35761497672addfddd24624ba36be.jpg)


And then finally I flipped the case over to unscrew the bottom cover with a phillips screwdriver.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/9026849fe5e9f7150ec54872ae93a81c.jpg)


Then it was time to remove the main board - to do so I had to unscrew the input/output jacks with the pliers first.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/920268ab64ff392a6f5fe39771e59cc8.jpg)


And there it was - accessible and ready to get its first spa in 15 years
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/8f42d1fccfddd5ae399f6a33e4f9c3bc.jpg)


I removed the metal cover of each of the two foot switches with Spirit’s flathead screws and sprayed a WD40 Contact Cleaner inside of it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/48f2bd0acfbc3f1c42ad86b0d643767f.jpg)

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Then I did the same cleaning procedure for each of the pots - gosh they were hard to turn at first but gave in a few moments after I sprayed their internals.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/58db89770818efa60b47ac434031fe59.jpg)


As a result I got a perfectly working pedal that sounds awesome and is ready to rock now whenever I am

Now I need to get back home where I have a decent Hakko soldering station and replace a malfunctioning volume pot on my Champ 600, but that’s another story .
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nakken on October 31, 2022, 02:52:26 AM
Well done alexanderre, great pictures :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on October 31, 2022, 02:58:31 AM
Well done alexanderre, great pictures :like:

Thanks 🙏🏻
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on October 31, 2022, 06:35:18 PM
My abilities to fix that stompbox would be questionable (I'm much better with things mechanical). Nicely done! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on October 31, 2022, 07:38:19 PM
My abilities to fix that stompbox would be questionable (I'm much better with things mechanical). Nicely done! :tu:
Frankly speaking that’s exactly the way I always feel about those things up until I somehow get it done I’m no professional by any means - just love fixing whatever I can
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GA1dad on November 19, 2022, 07:27:59 PM
Been toting my Tinker Small all week. Yesterday I had an impromptu e-clip to remove, and today I had to change bulbs on my truck and daughter's Jeep.


Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grand_Banana on November 20, 2022, 09:41:18 PM
This time around I brought my Telecaster and my new-to-me yet needing quite a few fixes Fender Champ 600 to the western part of Ukraine while it’s kinda hot in Kyiv.

I also brought a few stompboxes - one of them is my kinda mojo - EHX Holystain - a Big Muff fuzz + some cool effects.

I bought it about 15 years ago and didn’t play much lately - I quit serious music about 5 years ago and didn’t touch it since then.
To my surprise it was in a pretty awful shape - noisy pots and switches disrupted the last bits of inspiration I still manage to acquire .

So today I finally had time to go get all the necessary stuff and time to disassemble and clean it up.

Used Spirit all the way - first the cap lifter to pry away the knobs they were too stiff to be removed with the bare hands- trust me, I really tried
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Then I used pliers to remove the top nuts - didn’t cover the plier head with any insulation to avoid scratches since those nuts have washers.
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As I approached the foot switches I did cover the pliers with insulating tape and indeed managed to avoid scratches (for the most part ).
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And then finally I flipped the case over to unscrew the bottom cover with a phillips screwdriver.
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Then it was time to remove the main board - to do so I had to unscrew the input/output jacks with the pliers first.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/920268ab64ff392a6f5fe39771e59cc8.jpg)


And there it was - accessible and ready to get its first spa in 15 years
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/8f42d1fccfddd5ae399f6a33e4f9c3bc.jpg)


I removed the metal cover of each of the two foot switches with Spirit’s flathead screws and sprayed a WD40 Contact Cleaner inside of it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/48f2bd0acfbc3f1c42ad86b0d643767f.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/ab50158ce0701f93b4211d343d9a5864.jpg)

Then I did the same cleaning procedure for each of the pots - gosh they were hard to turn at first but gave in a few moments after I sprayed their internals.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221030/58db89770818efa60b47ac434031fe59.jpg)


As a result I got a perfectly working pedal that sounds awesome and is ready to rock now whenever I am

Now I need to get back home where I have a decent Hakko soldering station and replace a malfunctioning volume pot on my Champ 600, but that’s another story .

This is great and reminds me to service my pedals soon…
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grand_Banana on November 20, 2022, 09:45:02 PM
Best can opener on a multitool!  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on November 21, 2022, 06:04:10 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on March 20, 2023, 02:00:33 PM
It’s been a while, but yesterday instead of doing my work related tasks I wandered around searching for something cooler to get my hands on
This is how I found and fixed a bathroom door lock that for some reason started to malfunction and get jammed sometimes for no obvious reason.
After partial disassembly with a Spirit Plus ratchet I’ve found out small pieces of wood left after door handle installation that must have caused the issue. WD-40 made a short work of making it butter smooth and fully functional again

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230320/cf3323dd47c8a4d3f9c64c2b09d33c47.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on March 20, 2023, 02:03:03 PM
This is great and reminds me to service my pedals soon…
Cool, yet another guitarist among us here

I’m actually thinking of maybe building some pedals myself. The only issue is that I’m a seasoned user and looking for something really unusual and that’s hard to come by in a form of a DIY kit. And a kit is my only option since I’m no professional and would hopefully only manage to successfully assemble a kit
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grand_Banana on March 21, 2023, 04:00:50 AM
Cool, yet another guitarist among us here

I’m actually thinking of maybe building some pedals myself. The only issue is that I’m a seasoned user and looking for something really unusual and that’s hard to come by in a form of a DIY kit. And a kit is my only option since I’m no professional and would hopefully only manage to successfully assemble a kit

 :cheers: bass is my passion. It’s been several years since I’ve really played, so my pedals have been in storage. Should get them out. I’m happy with boss pedals. Had a DS-1 for almost 20 years now.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on March 22, 2023, 11:42:01 AM
Bass is even better - always wanted to get a bass and learn to play it with a bassist's mindset  :cheers:
Boss are a gold standard of course 👍
I also don't play more than 20 minutes a month, but back in a day I thought it'd become my occupation 😀
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: pfrsantos on March 24, 2023, 05:19:01 PM
:cheers: bass is my passion. It’s been several years since I’ve really played, so my pedals have been in storage. Should get them out. I’m happy with boss pedals. Had a DS-1 for almost 20 years now.
Bass is even better - always wanted to get a bass and learn to play it with a bassist's mindset  :cheers:
Boss are a gold standard of course 👍
I also don't play more than 20 minutes a month, but back in a day I thought it'd become my occupation 😀
I agree with you guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk)

 8) 8)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grand_Banana on March 25, 2023, 06:37:37 PM
I agree with you guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk)

 8) 8)

 :cheers: not expecting that video  :rofl:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: KBP on April 02, 2023, 04:36:36 AM
Hi ! I have been using my Leatherman multitools for over 20 years. I have 5 of them.  A Wave and 4 Micras. I have a small farm and my blueberries and strawberries have netting over a structure that holds up the netting and the Micra is great at cutting the zip ties I use to keep the netting and structure together. It has the best scissors of any Multitool I have used. Not a single day goes by that I don't find a use for it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: McStitchy on April 02, 2023, 01:05:09 PM
Welcome to  :MTO: KBP

Wave and Micra are great carries  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: old Lefty on April 05, 2023, 01:20:27 PM
CRKT Guppie helped to change the battery of my trusty GMT400:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230405/c3a460ab447ab8b3d2ab801b09618b0d.jpg)


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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on April 15, 2023, 05:03:23 AM
A gargantuan can of nacho cheese presented an excellent opportunity for testing some can openers.

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Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on May 27, 2023, 10:33:27 PM
I’ll post it here as well if you gents don’t mind

Busy day for my Spirit X Plus

First I used it to unpack a box of herbal tea (no photo taken), then I cut some dill with the main blade
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/221eaaff209aaa4a1274899180a1abbc.jpg)



After that I discovered that a bathroom ceiling light that I only replaced a few months ago went almost completely dead

Used a ratchet to unscrew the chassis of the light from the ceiling and Spirit’s small flathead to disconnect the wiring

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/913fe21b999d255ac34282dbf96765c8.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/3feb5357cec61b5101ff3292c99eb9ba.jpg)

Will hopefully have that light replaced under warranty tomorrow
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nakken on May 28, 2023, 09:18:55 AM
Great uses and pictures :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on May 28, 2023, 04:50:52 PM
I’ll post it here as well if you gents don’t mind

Busy day for my Spirit X Plus

First I used it to unpack a box of herbal tea (no photo taken), then I cut some dill with the main blade
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/221eaaff209aaa4a1274899180a1abbc.jpg)



After that I discovered that a bathroom ceiling light that I only replaced a few months ago went almost completely dead

Used a ratchet to unscrew the chassis of the light from the ceiling and Spirit’s small flathead to disconnect the wiring

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/913fe21b999d255ac34282dbf96765c8.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/3feb5357cec61b5101ff3292c99eb9ba.jpg)

Will hopefully have that light replaced under warranty tomorrow
One thing that crossed my mind recently is that most of the things we buy these days are disposable. Either due to an attempt to cheapen the production or for any other reason almost nothing is built to last nowadays. Unlike SAKs and Swiss Tools. That’s what I think of every time I use those pieces of engineering awesomeness
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on May 28, 2023, 09:34:12 PM
I’ll post it here as well if you gents don’t mind

Busy day for my Spirit X Plus

First I used it to unpack a box of herbal tea (no photo taken), then I cut some dill with the main blade
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/221eaaff209aaa4a1274899180a1abbc.jpg)



After that I discovered that a bathroom ceiling light that I only replaced a few months ago went almost completely dead

Used a ratchet to unscrew the chassis of the light from the ceiling and Spirit’s small flathead to disconnect the wiring

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/913fe21b999d255ac34282dbf96765c8.jpg)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230527/3feb5357cec61b5101ff3292c99eb9ba.jpg)

Will hopefully have that light replaced under warranty tomorrow
Warranty replacement and a new light installation complete (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230528/0f9df1df92e553fb3e7f0041ca46b429.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on May 29, 2023, 06:16:18 AM
One thing that crossed my mind recently is that most of the things we buy these days are disposable. Either due to an attempt to cheapen the production or for any other reason almost nothing is built to last nowadays.
:iagree: That's why I hate electronics and modern small appliances; when they break, it's cheaper to buy a new one than repair what you have. And it boggles my mind how Victorinox can continue to offer a product of such high quality at such a low price, even with inflation being what it is. Better yet, it's been my experience that they stand behind their products. They really are a notable holdout in the trend toward cheap, disposable crap.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on May 29, 2023, 09:10:24 PM
Carrying the Curl today, only thing I've used it for was to get rid of a steel protrusion off a shelf. Was straightening up gallon oil and caught it on a bottle resulting in a mess. File on the Curl handled the offending steel assailant quickly

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grand_Banana on June 04, 2023, 10:32:31 PM
Changed out wife’s cycling shoe cleats from old shoes to new.  Used the awl on the Electrician to clean out caked on dirt and 4mm bit on the Wave. 

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Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on June 14, 2023, 10:18:09 PM
Used spirit quite a few times yesterday.

We have an osmos water filtering system at home, but here we have to go and pay for getting filtered water. It’s rather cheap - less than a dollar for 38 liters (two large 19L canisters)

But carrying them using special handles is way more convenient, so I ordered a coole of those.

Used package opener to unpack them
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230614/8351a849af9b814e942aece29ca3a748.jpg)


Turns out despite those were made in Turkey - they are still of not the best quality
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230614/aecb21c3f04577e13805faff0db980af.jpg)



so I used file and an awl to trim the excess plastic on the handles that otherwise made carrying literally painful

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230614/2234874b52317faf51678850dd2f919e.jpg)

Considering the fact that we are now in the middle of the largest ecological disaster since Chornobyl because of the mfking russian c0cksuck3rs I strongly believe those may well come in handy - people from all over the country are helping out there in the south right now and there already are cases of cholera sadly
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Post by: powernoodle on June 14, 2023, 10:32:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IV5mUw8.jpg)
I drilled holes with an Explorer Plus in a soap container for air circulation.  Manly!
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on June 14, 2023, 10:33:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IV5mUw8.jpg)
I drilled holes with Explorer Plus in a soap container for air circulation.  Manly!

Really nice thing to do helps quite a lot for the soap to get dry quicker
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on June 14, 2023, 10:59:10 PM
Really nice thing to do helps quite a lot for the soap to get dry quicker

I was just following your motto:  Dream. Wish. Leave nothing undone. Repeat.   :cheers:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on June 14, 2023, 11:48:51 PM
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Grand_Banana on July 19, 2023, 06:46:52 AM
Baby gate install. This is something I typically use my Wave+ kit to do.  I was asked to set it up quickly after coming in from doing some property maintenance and had my Marlboro PST and Outdoorsman on me. Gave that a shot and did OK.

Primarily used the PST awl for pilot holes, Outdoorsman Philips, and the Alox Minichamp helped score some plastic used for hole alignment.

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Also got to use the PST ruler (bit it tricky to see the pic).

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Post by: in_sympathy on July 22, 2023, 11:58:32 PM
Mom visited us today and her glasses broke. Tried to fix them using a SpiritX, but sadly not everything can be repaired

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230722/a796cf8c50832ac9584618940f5aafbf.jpg)
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on July 23, 2023, 10:48:35 AM
Used my day old new Curl several times yesterday at the cabin. Cut down three maples with a chainsaw and trimmed the branches with an axe and the Curl's diamond file worked great for touching up the axe edge back to shaving sharp. Used also the pliers to pull a hot grill out of the electric fish smoker. Used the knife to cut some vegetables. Also used the scissors as I sewed the most minimal of the LM bit holder "envelopes" out a old car medikit fabric to carry in the jeans fifth pocket. Had so much to done so I forgot to take any pics but yeah, the Curl was a great companion yesterday!

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: GA1dad on July 23, 2023, 06:06:37 PM
I fully acknowledge that I could have used the little plastic fuse puller that GM provided me,,,, but where's the fun in that? :whistle:

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on July 25, 2023, 01:32:47 AM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on July 25, 2023, 06:26:54 PM
I was just taking a trip to our grocerie shop and our 4 year old godson was suddely there with his new bike and her mom. So they walked with me to our house and the boy was driving with the new bike all exited. I noticed that the front brake lever was pointing straight down and the bell was unusable from the position it was at. Not a single thing on the left side of the handlebar was going to be used by those short fingers. So I pulled out the Curl and bit set from my shorts and adjusted the lever and the bell so that he could use them. Made sure that the bolts were tight. Happy I had the Curl and bits with me so I could improve the safety of his riding

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: powernoodle on July 25, 2023, 07:22:14 PM
Nice usage PSG!   :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: kottskrapa on July 26, 2023, 09:51:50 AM
I was just taking a trip to our grocerie shop and our 4 year old godson was suddely there with his new bike and her mom. So they walked with me to our house and the boy was driving with the new bike all exited. I noticed that the front brake lever was pointing straight down and the bell was unusable from the position it was at. Not a single thing on the left side of the handlebar was going to be used by those short fingers. So I pulled out the Curl and bit set from my shorts and adjusted the lever and the bell so that he could use them. Made sure that the bolts were tight. Happy I had the Curl and bits with me so I could improve the safety of his riding

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For me that's exactly why you should carry a MT! Nice work
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on July 28, 2023, 08:48:52 PM
I'm on vacation and flew on a plane so no mt's for me for two weeks. Mrs TJ got a chocolate milk and I used the sharp part of my Nightize Doohickey to take the wrapper off for recycling purposes.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: damiross on August 01, 2023, 05:22:42 AM
Fixed a bathroom towel holder.  The little screw on top was lose so I tightened it with my Leatherman Wingman.  Used the small screwdriver.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: campussecurity on August 02, 2023, 04:57:10 AM
Posted in Carry thread I overcarried today. I shot myself in the foot with that one. Ended up using LM Curl and Climber on desk disassembly and reassembly. x4 My Back hurts.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Adam5 on August 03, 2023, 05:49:45 PM
Installed a Tesla charger with my modified ST 300M, Leatherman ratchet, bit kit, and OC Farmer (not pictured):

(https://i.imgur.com/Se019eE.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Adam5 on August 13, 2023, 01:13:37 AM
I used my Free P4 to assemble a pedestal fan:

(https://i.imgur.com/1hCF6Jo.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: nakken on August 13, 2023, 09:51:00 PM
The SOG PowerPint came in handy for readjusting the Docter sight on my Artemis CP2 :tu:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on August 14, 2023, 05:54:07 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 18, 2023, 09:31:50 PM
The special Spirit was used today to, in order of importance, open a beer and dispose of a hot aluminium foil BBQ container after the pork filet was done  :drink:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on August 29, 2023, 07:54:11 AM
Yesterday took the air conditioner out as the weather is not that hot anymore. I had a plywood with a hole for the air duct replacing the outer window. There was some storm in the summer that made the plywood rattle and I feared it might fall to the street so I had jammed the plywood in place with two wooden posts that I nailed to the window frame. Had to take out the plywood with posts first. Used the Curl as a hammer to knock of the posts. Pliers to remove the nails. And used the Squirt to tighten few screws in a tight spot. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230829/3323d91ad05d6debf8bb2cf91bcef7a0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230829/9c89886c7ca6cb72b83df9a30f688cb0.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on August 30, 2023, 06:06:44 AM
Must be nice to shut the air-conditioner off in September...but don't y'awl get some rather long winters?
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on August 30, 2023, 08:56:24 AM
Must be nice to shut the air-conditioner off in September...but don't y'awl get some rather long winters?
We have a mobile air conditioner unit that we use during the warmer months primarily from may to september.

We do have long winters. Sun rises late and it gets dark early. In the most northern parts of Finland the sun does not rise at all in the middle of winter. Now it's getting a bit darker here in the south and the day seems to be shortening at a pace of 5-6 minutes a day. Good time to start carrying a flashlight again. :)

I just remembered that I took photos yesterday that works for this thread. Used the Squirt flathead to open up the scissors after the dishwasher and put some paraffin oil to the pivot area. Some rust had developed but got it off just by wiping with the oil. Also used the file as a scraper to remove some stuck dirt as I've ground the tip into a chisel. The tip was a bit rough from factory so it was an easy "mod". Had a photo of that too but nobody wants to see some stuck food being scraped off :D(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230830/9750e070e86abe39b84fcc9df1fb339c.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on August 31, 2023, 04:44:22 AM
In the most northern parts of Finland the sun does not rise at all in the middle of winter.
The northern parts of Alaska and Canada are the same way.

What Squirt do you have? They're great little tools! :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on August 31, 2023, 06:08:23 AM
The northern parts of Alaska and Canada are the same way.

What Squirt do you have? They're great little tools! :tu:
It a PS4. Great for small tasks. I like the toolset and the sturdy feel. I think I bought it during a summer holiday trip from a jewelry store we visited. Changed the batteries to a watch I think. And I saw the Squirt there on a display somewhat underpriced. Didn't buy it at once when I saw it but had to go back to the store to buy it after few hours. Lucky I did! Got my brand new Micra in a same way from a flea market few years later :D

The Squirt seems to get a little more pocket time than my Micra. Both are great tools though, just for different purposes. People don't get amazed when you pull one out from your pockets in an office so that's a bonus.

Got an action pic of Squirt from yesterday also. Had a charger that had a loose led light that I had to glue back to place and the charging pins were bent slightly. The philips head works well even with the small electronics screws. At least if they are not sunk deep.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230831/7015a98de699cab321cdc3d78261d026.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on August 31, 2023, 06:11:38 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Adam5 on September 02, 2023, 03:17:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/2UiHC0x.jpg)

Cut some drywall, tightened a recessed nut, tightened a screw, filed down some plastic, and pried out a plastic part from a metal bracket  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on September 02, 2023, 03:44:11 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/2UiHC0x.jpg)

Cut some drywall, tightened a recessed nut, tightened a screw, filed down some plastic, and pried out a plastic part from a metal bracket  :tu:
It's hard to work on recessed nuts with LMs. Do you have a way to use sockets? Or did you manage to do that just with the pliers?

Seems like your LM got some real use today! Is that btw a Rebar or ST? Hard to tell from the picture as there is no way to compare the size :D

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on September 09, 2023, 07:09:54 PM
Used the Curl to put a new wick for my old zippo. Used the pliers to pull out the wick and cotton balls and awl to push them back in. Got to use the flathead also on the flint spring screw.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on September 12, 2023, 06:19:27 PM
Today Curl helped to unscrew our two tower fans for thorough cleaning so we could take these to storage as the weather is not that hot anymore.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Pilotsupergrip on September 19, 2023, 07:09:39 AM
Used today the Curl diamond file to sharpen the trauma shears of my IFAK. The blades were in a bad shape from factory. Wish I got more higher quality shears like Piranhas or even LM Raptor but after sharpening these cheap ones might do just fine. Im not expecting any emergency use for these but I like trauma shears for my IFAK more than the smaller nail scissors as these produce more cutting force and thus are more versatile. You never know. Might have to cut my pants the next time in the woods. :)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 21, 2023, 10:11:25 PM
Spirit XC; quartering guavas.  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Farmer X on September 24, 2023, 03:30:45 AM
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Damsel on December 16, 2023, 10:23:58 PM
I used my multitool to pry off the knobs on my cooker hob for cleaning because they were rather stiff. Sorry I didn't take a photo, I was in the middle of cooking and didn't have the foresight to switch it to "off" before I took off the knob. I had to scramble to find the right position before I burned my bolognese!

When did you last clean under your knob? (oo-err)

Danielle.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: David Bowen on December 17, 2023, 02:25:48 AM
Use the Arc to assemble a rocking chair. Pliers helped twist an Allen wrench I couldn't get enough torque on, and screwdriver to put the rocking portion on (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231217/18ca38e86785f74429f399a8cc274d4e.jpg)

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: old Lefty on December 23, 2023, 11:37:58 AM
Mother Nature tried to stop access to mailbox with ice and slush to the lock. Enter SwissTool:
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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on February 06, 2024, 08:16:14 PM
Tightened a loose nut with a Spirit. Also used a package opener once again - truly the most used tool for me

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Title: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on February 11, 2024, 02:37:29 PM
Wife cooked some pancakes this morning, so I opened a can of homemade raspberry jam
Love using a beefy Spirit cap lifter for that job - works best in my opinion

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on February 11, 2024, 02:57:41 PM
 (https://i.imgur.com/vlRwMD7.jpeg)
Strat fettling  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on February 11, 2024, 03:06:07 PM
Mother Nature tried to stop access to mailbox with ice and slush to the lock. Enter SwissTool:
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Love a Swisstool  :multi:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on February 11, 2024, 04:05:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vlRwMD7.jpeg)
Strat fettling  :multi:
That is a nice Strat you have there
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on February 11, 2024, 04:14:30 PM
That is a nice Strat you have there
Thanks mate  :tu:
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Murphy Slaw on February 11, 2024, 04:41:30 PM
I "MacGyvered" this Snark tuner to live on for another day.

(https://i.imgur.com/eqx5om1.jpg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on February 11, 2024, 04:46:36 PM
 
I "MacGyvered" this Snark tuner to live on for another day.

(https://i.imgur.com/eqx5om1.jpg)
Well done Murphy  :tu: and extra points for the Paratool.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Magic Bus on February 27, 2024, 10:56:31 AM
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Took the cover off an EP Booster to  have a play with the switches inside.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: customod on March 17, 2024, 01:05:07 AM
So today I took the family to visit some friends at their small cabin. We were setting up to eat lunch and they brought some extra chairs out. The hostess was about to take one for herself that looked like it was about to fall apart.

I asked about it and offered to try to fix it really quickly and she said they hadn't brought any tools along. I smiled politely and assured her that it wasn't a problem.  :climber:
Turns out it just needed a few 4mm hex screws adjusted and then tightened down properly. Here's a pic of what I had on me to use.

Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Murphy Slaw on March 17, 2024, 01:41:47 PM
Yep.

Love it.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 17, 2024, 02:11:45 PM
Changing the base plates on some new magazines.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/IMG_5834.jpeg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: old Lefty on March 17, 2024, 05:04:51 PM
Changing the base plates on some new magazines.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/IMG_5834.jpeg)
Will those give you an extra round or two?

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Anthony R on March 20, 2024, 08:22:16 PM
I used the Vic combo tool to peel some fruit  :tu:

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 21, 2024, 12:27:48 AM
Will those give you an extra round or two?

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Well sorta.

The magazine is for a slightly larger version of my pistol.

The base plate you see on the magazine fills the gap that is created. For look and to prevent over insertion which can damage the magazine or weapon.

Forgot to add the normal capacity is 15 rounds but these are 17 rounds.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: Alan K. on March 22, 2024, 01:29:11 AM
Thankfully I had both of them in my EDC bag because I needed both the center drive and the dual force to fix an emergency brake on a mobility scooter that was defaulting to locked.  I was unsuccessful and will have to bring the scooter to a professional. :facepalm:  I didn't have enough hands to take a picture of the action so here's an older pic of the pair.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 23, 2024, 06:18:16 PM
Will those give you an extra round or two?

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Here is a photo to better illustrate how it fills the gap.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/IMG_5884.jpeg)
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: old Lefty on March 23, 2024, 07:03:29 PM
Here is a photo to better illustrate how it fills the gap.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/IMG_5884.jpeg)
Ok. Thanks. Seems flush fitting solution
Looks like it also gives a bit more lenght for grip if needed
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 24, 2024, 06:05:37 AM
Ok. Thanks. Seems flush fitting solution
Looks like it also gives a bit more lenght for grip if needed

Yep.

Wraps around the bottom of the longer magazine.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: ToolJoe on March 24, 2024, 06:30:56 AM
Used the marlin spike on my Vic Skipper to open a package.
Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: in_sympathy on March 24, 2024, 12:04:34 PM
Water is plain terrible here on this district of Kyiv and I have to regularly clear an aerator on the water taps because it gets clogged. This time I used a Spirit awl instead of a SIM eject tool from my iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit just out of curiosity - even the very tip of an awl is a little thicker, so we’ll see if that helps and this time clean holes would last longer.

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Title: Re: What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 24, 2024, 04:38:56 PM
Turns out winter is indeed not over even though spring started a couple days ago here in Michigan.

Used my new razor knife to open a bag of salt.

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