Post by: Barry Rowland on December 31, 2018, 06:07:38 PM
Post by: ThePeacent on December 31, 2018, 06:47:52 PM
My Center Drive sees a fair amount of use by me and my family but not alot of belt time. Recently, I've been packing it along more and more. As some might recall, Music Man was one of it's biggest fans prior to his passing. Would anyone here be interested in doing a Center Drive Challenge in honor and in memory of him? I'm thinking March timeframe. There seems to be be a few new owners of this M/T and it would give them a chance to put it through it's paces. Let me know.
I don't have one, but I am happy and glad that you had the idea of honoring Music Man in that way :salute:
Have a great year Barry, and shall MM remain in our memories for the time to come :cheers:
Post by: Kev D on December 31, 2018, 06:48:26 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 31, 2018, 08:43:05 PM
My Center Drive sees a fair amount of use by me and my family but not alot of belt time. Recently, I've been packing it along more and more. As some might recall, Music Man was one of it's biggest fans prior to his passing. Would anyone here be interested in doing a Center Drive Challenge in honor and in memory of him? I'm thinking March timeframe. There seems to be be a few new owners of this M/T and it would give them a chance to put it through it's paces. Let me know.
I don't have one, but I am happy and glad that you had the idea of honoring Music Man in that way :salute:
Have a great year Barry, and shall MM remain in our memories for the time to come :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 31, 2018, 08:43:30 PM
Yep I'll join in on that one :tu:
Post by: Kev D on January 31, 2019, 12:28:21 PM
1. Barry Rowland
2. Kev D
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 31, 2019, 03:54:48 PM
Post by: Kev D on January 31, 2019, 04:17:56 PM
I've added it to the 30 day challenges thread for March :tu: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79827.0.html (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79827.0.html)
Post by: Kev D on January 31, 2019, 04:19:29 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 31, 2019, 05:16:53 PM
Post by: Douglas on February 01, 2019, 05:19:10 AM
Post by: Douglas on February 01, 2019, 05:20:37 AM
Post by: Douglas on February 01, 2019, 05:24:23 AM
2. Kev D
3. Douglas
I will have to start a couple of days late as I will still have 2 days to complete in the Tough tool challenge. Hope that's oKay.
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 01, 2019, 05:33:46 AM
Post by: Kev D on February 01, 2019, 08:33:28 AM
Post by: Kev D on February 01, 2019, 08:39:11 AM
That sounds great my friend! It might get more attention that way.
Done :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2019, 12:19:42 PM
Post by: Fuzzbucket on February 01, 2019, 12:26:17 PM
Post by: Kev D on February 01, 2019, 12:55:02 PM
Oh I found out from the 30 day challenges thread, so Kev keep up the good work and thanks for it.
Thanks :cheers:
I'm trying to carry on zoidbergs good work with the 2018 challenge thread :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 01, 2019, 01:10:58 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on February 01, 2019, 01:43:47 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on February 01, 2019, 02:35:15 PM
Post by: ezdog on February 01, 2019, 02:53:15 PM
And I also have no earthly idea at all what a Challenge is?
Though I do see them mentioned here often.
But I have carried my CD every single day since getting it so..........School me please.
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 01, 2019, 02:55:31 PM
1. Barry Rowland
2. Kev D
3. Douglas
4. Gerleatherberman
Will have to start a couple of days late, as the ToughTool challenge is during February and won't end until March 2nd.
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 01, 2019, 02:57:41 PM
I guess I am too new to have known MM?Challenges are fun. Carry a tool everyday and take photos everyday to post them. Pics with the tool in use are preferred, but beauty shots are always welcome. Give thought, opinions, and mention problems along the way. All of this for 30 days without missing a day with posting a photograph of the tool :tu:
And I also have no earthly idea at all what a Challenge is?
Though I do see them mentioned here often.
But I have carried my CD every single day since getting it so..........School me please.
Post by: ezdog on February 01, 2019, 08:49:36 PM
How can I not be down with all that?
Of course the idea of taking pics of myself working might make me look like a bigger tool than the Centerdrive but.........For MM why not!
It looks like he and I also do the same kind of work at least partly!
I guess I am too new to have known MM?Challenges are fun. Carry a tool everyday and take photos everyday to post them. Pics with the tool in use are preferred, but beauty shots are always welcome. Give thought, opinions, and mention problems along the way. All of this for 30 days without missing a day with posting a photograph of the tool :tu:
And I also have no earthly idea at all what a Challenge is?
Though I do see them mentioned here often.
But I have carried my CD every single day since getting it so..........School me please.
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 01, 2019, 08:55:33 PM
Post by: Kev D on February 02, 2019, 05:28:18 PM
Thanks for setting up the new thread Kevin! :cheers:
You're welcome :cheers:
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 03, 2019, 04:13:59 AM
Sounds a little Dangerous ,full of Mystery,Romance and Intrigue!:rofl:
How can I not be down with all that?
Of course the idea of taking pics of myself working might make me look like a bigger tool than the Centerdrive but.........For MM why not!
It looks like he and I also do the same kind of work at least partly!
The guy with a multitool is known as a tool anyway. :D. The bigger, the better. :woohoo:
Should be a fun challenge. Glad you're going to be joining us! :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 03, 2019, 05:48:32 AM
Post by: Douglas on February 24, 2019, 04:48:08 AM
First day is only 6 days from now.
Thought a little Raktacino Black might get things reved up.
(https://i.imgur.com/s84OmMth.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 05:15:04 AM
Enterprise destroyed, sir!
(https://i.imgur.com/xYSkhws.jpg)
Post by: Kev D on February 24, 2019, 01:21:46 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 24, 2019, 03:18:33 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 04:15:15 PM
I'm ready guys! This should be fun!!:cheers:
An updated list:
1. Barry Rowland
2. Kev D
3. Douglas
4. Gerleatherberman
5. ezdog
AND MusicMen in spirit.
Post by: ezdog on February 24, 2019, 04:18:21 PM
Blade needs no sharpening on mine as I don't think I have ever used the blade?
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 04:19:29 PM
I am ready as I ever am!Very good, ezdog! That'll make it all the easier to do the challenge. :)
Blade needs no sharpening on mine as I don't think I have ever used the blade?
Glad you're joining us in the MMCDMC. :cheers:
Post by: ezdog on February 24, 2019, 04:20:50 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190224/48eecd6f01c2922dd66c0fb127cdc562.jpg)I am ready as I ever am!Very good, ezdog! That'll make it all the easier to do the challenge. :)
Blade needs no sharpening on mine as I don't think I have ever used the blade?
Glad you're joining us in the MMCDMC. :cheers:
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 04:21:58 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 24, 2019, 04:25:53 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 24, 2019, 04:27:23 PM
Post by: Douglas on February 24, 2019, 08:15:26 PM
Post by: Douglas on February 24, 2019, 08:56:12 PM
Very good, ezdog! That'll make it all the easier to do the challenge. :):like:
Glad you're joining us in the MMCDMC. :cheers:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190224/48eecd6f01c2922dd66c0fb127cdc562.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Looks like your CD has the Glow of Romulan Ale, ezdog. :cheers: :cheers:
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SparseParallelAbalone-size_restricted.gif)
Post by: Poncho65 on February 24, 2019, 11:29:46 PM
Post by: ezdog on February 24, 2019, 11:41:07 PM
:like:
Looks like your CD has the Glow of Romulan Ale, ezdog. :cheers: :cheers:
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SparseParallelAbalone-size_restricted.gif)
If only I had a Nickel for every time I heard that one......
Post by: Douglas on February 24, 2019, 11:48:24 PM
You'ld have a whole nickle.
Like this...
(http://www.animated-gifs.eu/category_money/money-dollar-coins/0005.gif)
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 25, 2019, 12:33:53 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 25, 2019, 12:35:01 AM
Post by: Douglas on February 25, 2019, 12:50:03 AM
All we need now is...
(https://i.imgur.com/vWp1kffh.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on February 25, 2019, 01:14:54 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 25, 2019, 01:42:17 AM
Post by: Douglas on February 25, 2019, 02:33:46 AM
:facepalm:
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 25, 2019, 03:00:21 AM
You can have yiur reed'n an rite'n. I don't want nun o dat der rith-a-matic! It makes my head hurt.-1. Dun wond thadt eethur. :drink:
:facepalm:
Post by: Douglas on February 25, 2019, 03:15:12 AM
Weee mit'a had jus a wee snipett to muchhh, Laddeee... :drink: :drink:
Romulan Ale pacs'es a punchhh.
Mo'rerer pppleaassse.
MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmm zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..... :surrender:
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 25, 2019, 03:27:02 AM
I'm about to go make a cappuccino. :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 25, 2019, 03:05:07 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on February 25, 2019, 06:50:04 PM
Only Tools Matters
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 25, 2019, 07:24:53 PM
1. Barry Rowland
2. Kev D
3. Douglas
4. Gerleatherberman
5. ezdog
6. Antti Lammi
AND MusicMen in spirit.
Glad you're joining us, Antti! Should be a fun challenge too. :)
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 26, 2019, 02:20:43 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 28, 2019, 04:24:06 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 28, 2019, 05:15:13 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 28, 2019, 02:20:10 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 28, 2019, 02:51:49 PM
Glad you brought that up, Barry! :woohoo:
Post by: Wspeed on February 28, 2019, 03:00:45 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 28, 2019, 08:03:04 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 28, 2019, 08:07:51 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2019, 02:36:14 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 01, 2019, 03:17:54 PM
In fact I am going to try to only post Electronics based use in Homage to MM since we do similar work.
It is also tricky to get working pics without an extra hand but we each have our Cross to Bare I suppose!
Oh and ALWAYS carry a rubber band too as a force multiplier! :twak:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/c2f50bdab0260285412710803a024791.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/254482446714a052d90999799acf6583.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 03:25:55 PM
Look forward to follow this challenge
Good luck everyone :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2019, 03:59:11 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 04:00:13 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 01, 2019, 05:12:48 PM
So journey begins with CD and i used it pretty much today. Knife is big enough to survive tasks where i normally use regular knife also bitdrive is super to use but there is also pliers what i love to use cause you can get pliers out just swinging wrist bit
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/689a333ff311e7cb814e763aa9fc6c0e.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 05:13:54 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2019, 06:10:30 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 01, 2019, 07:40:13 PM
Only Tools Matters
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 01, 2019, 08:22:59 PM
Looking forward to joing y'all soon. :woohoo:
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 08:26:11 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 01, 2019, 08:32:34 PM
Doing some work at my old mill removing the main feeder cable to the water treatment plant so it can be diverted out of the mill to allow the demolition to be completed
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7807/33372068068_7339a18b4d_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7910/32307629737_eb2a8e8f0a_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7881/47249792841_cddf2c5f44_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 08:34:52 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2019, 10:25:57 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2019, 10:27:53 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 01, 2019, 10:40:18 PM
Post by: Douglas on March 02, 2019, 03:28:51 AM
:woohoo: :woohoo:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 02, 2019, 03:49:31 AM
Douglas,
We're going to be so confused. SwissChamp for 30, ToughTool for 30, then CD for 30! :ahhh
Post by: Douglas on March 02, 2019, 03:51:33 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2019, 04:02:17 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 04:06:21 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 02, 2019, 04:06:49 PM
I think I could do a 30 day cable challenge pretty easily actually?
So again MM this one is for you,you might be the only other guy here who knows what this one is?!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/7e60677502fb2b3acf4f3f54c8fc4dbc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/0d2581d236317d6914f9833cf379895e.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 02, 2019, 04:08:42 PM
Day 2: All kinds of fun! Using an idea from the Swisschamp Challenge, I used the awl to peel an orange. We got a load of wood pellets in yesterday before the snow hits, and put the main blade to work cutting a bag open. I then used the pliers for tea bag retrieval.
Nice!
I don't like Tea either but f I did it would have to be Centerdrive Tea! :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 04:09:15 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 04:11:58 PM
Do all the tools work properly what they are designed for :dunno: :tu:
Post by: ezdog on March 02, 2019, 04:19:31 PM
What is the quality like on the CentreDrive and the Q/CI love the heck out of mine!
Do all the tools work properly what they are designed for :dunno: :tu:
I have not put it down since the day that I got it and the Spirit just sits in the drawer quietly trying to understand what happened?
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 04:25:10 PM
I love the heck out of mine!I take it that you like the quality then ezdog :tu:
I have not put it down since the day that I got it and the Spirit just sits in the drawer quietly trying to understand what happened?
Post by: ezdog on March 02, 2019, 04:34:15 PM
I take it that you like the quality then ezdog :tu:
I have read that others have not been happy with the fit and finish of theirs but mine has been just fine.
I use mine every day and the utility that I get is the feature that I like the most.
They are sure no Swisstool but then the Swisstool has no Centerdrive and the driver is just in a class of its own for my uses!
I also Love the pliers and have been a little surprised based on what I have read that I didn't destroy any part of them yet but I Use them but try not to Abuse them at the same time as they do me no good unless they work.
So yes I am satisfied with the Quality all day long!
To be fair I have also never really used anything there except the Pliers and Driver so YMMV too.
I could stand the thing being somewhat more streamlined for sure but its not a big enough deal to me to leave it at home ever!
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 04:51:59 PM
I like the look of the CD I am just not sure
if the replacement cutters are up to the job
From what I have read so far on the forum :think:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2019, 04:55:26 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2019, 04:58:29 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 02, 2019, 05:04:59 PM
I will say, this tool is no lightweight, and the new leather sheath should be an improvement and aid in packing it daily. I missed the rush to purchase the new sheath, so I'm stuck with the canvas model for the time being.
Here is how I EDC mine.
I have 2 identical Skinth' and the left side one is the Spirit X based one while the right side one is the CD.
Pretty compact really and I only notice now when I do not have one of them on me!
Each has 2 lights and various bit kits while the Spirit one will also carry an ALOX Cadet and Leatherman Bit Extension in the front pockets.
The CD one is too tight for anything in the front pockets but also does not often need an extension as the Driver is already good and long!
I mainly use the Cadet for Philips screws too oddly enough but just the really tiny ones that the tiny straight blade drives amazingly well somehow?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/15fdfe3ea1e882c6fef74082da1210c2.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 05:06:38 PM
What about the tools do they all work properly :think: :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2019, 05:07:22 PM
Great pics so far all and great uses :tu: This will be a fine challenge for sure :like:
Post by: ezdog on March 02, 2019, 05:11:52 PM
I have looked at the CD since they came out :salute: The combo blade is almost a deal breaker for me though :-\ I haen't really pulled the trigger on a Signal or a MUT for very similar reasoning :ahhh Why these companies don't give a fully PE or fully SE option for MTs is beyond me :think: I know the combo blade is great for some and that they are prone to stay sharper longer when being used for a variety of task but I just never get on with them :-\
Great pics so far all and great uses :tu: This will be a fine challenge for sure :like:
Well I do not disagree but mine has no Combo Blade?
I have a Straight and another that is Serrated. :think:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/8a41273011a25a0f14d1955ff423886c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 05:13:12 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 02, 2019, 05:16:49 PM
Are there different versions of the CD then :think: :tu:There is the new Black one but the blades are the same I think.
Looks like Poncho is getting a CD now! :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 05:20:29 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 02, 2019, 06:50:23 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 02, 2019, 06:52:01 PM
A bit of gardening today. Pulling some of last year's crop of parsnips
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7863/40293995233_ed6acdf532_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 06:59:24 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 02, 2019, 08:45:05 PM
CD was helping me today to fix car, pliers and bitdrive was used . Forgetted to take action pic (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190302/f30bbebed1f23ca680cdb2fabd19fc3d.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2019, 08:49:57 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 03, 2019, 02:38:32 AM
The new CD has a combo blade and scissors
Nothing on the Gerber site about this though?
I have read about it but you would think the Mothership might update itself with a change like that?
Post by: Kev D on March 03, 2019, 03:40:01 AM
Post by: ezdog on March 03, 2019, 03:44:24 AM
Grant posted about it, it's the center drive plus https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80379.0.html (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80379.0.html)
Yeah like I said,I read about it but would might think that Gerber would post it on there site too?
Funny thing for me is that I really can't remember the last time I needed scissors on a MT at all?
I know most here are crazy for them but they are pretty much irrelevant to me?
What am I missing?
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 03, 2019, 08:32:02 AM
Yeah like I said,I read about it but would might think that Gerber would post it on there site too?
Funny thing for me is that I really can't remember the last time I needed scissors on a MT at all?
I know most here are crazy for them but they are pretty much irrelevant to me?
What am I missing?
There is mention on this new version on mainpage (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190303/fcfa47ad0943c13bec262d82d80c31a6.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: ezdog on March 03, 2019, 02:24:20 PM
There is mention on this new version on mainpage (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190303/fcfa47ad0943c13bec262d82d80c31a6.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Hah! :pok:
Post by: ezdog on March 03, 2019, 02:27:22 PM
Beer & Sparkles & No Workie?
Got to Love the Mardis?
Oh Well 1 out of 10 isn't as bad as some other years! :cheers: :think: :facepalm:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190303/909343b374c9458946c690b7dcd8abdc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190303/3a59824c62c703c1b551fd923622e67e.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Wspeed on March 03, 2019, 02:45:36 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2019, 03:41:16 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 03, 2019, 03:44:31 PM
the pliers as that is a important tool for me :cheers: :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2019, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 03, 2019, 03:53:13 PM
For my usage, cutting zip ties and wire, I haven't had the issues that the other guys have had. I'm not cutting 8 penny nails with mine, but I haven't even rotated the cutters yet.That’s good to hear BR :like:
I mainly use the cutters for zip ties and electronics wires
and sometimes Tig welding stainless steel 1.2 mm wire
I don’t know if they would be able to cut stainless wire without problems :dunno:
Post by: Douglas on March 03, 2019, 07:01:39 PM
Now to the first CD project, :popcorn:
Day 1
Opening a BIG BOX
(https://i.imgur.com/IDTKx0lh.jpg)
Putting on the feet.
(https://i.imgur.com/FouRk4nh.jpg)
Checking the new stand
(https://i.imgur.com/5Glkqnph.jpg)
All done.
(https://i.imgur.com/ik2LWWEh.jpg)
Star of the show! :salute:
:multi:(https://i.imgur.com/SGwOXXDh.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 03, 2019, 07:06:05 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 03, 2019, 07:29:44 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 03, 2019, 09:50:03 PM
Cutting my sausage rolls
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7805/46356880775_40f742b76e_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 03, 2019, 10:07:07 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 03, 2019, 10:27:00 PM
Day 3
Cutting my sausage rolls
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7805/46356880775_40f742b76e_c.jpg)
Those look pretty tasty!
And Bite Size too?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2019, 10:41:22 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 01:23:07 AM
Day 1:
Took the CD to work with me, but since today was one of the rare times I do cash register/computer work, I didn't get a chance to use the CD. Surprisingly, with my medium fit jeans, the CD rides well in my back pocket as long as the driver side is facing away from my rear.
Pocket dump. Minus the watch that I forgot to throw in.
(https://i.imgur.com/u6qILir.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2019, 01:28:50 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2019, 03:14:18 AM
There is the new Black one but the blades are the same I think.
Looks like Poncho is getting a CD now! :cheers:
Oh crud :ahhh So they just moved up the ladder on my want list :ahhh I thought they had a combo edge blade this whole time on all of them :facepalm: Guess everyone might can tell I am not much of a Gerber fanboy :whistle: :rofl:
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2019, 03:14:48 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 03:26:44 AM
Nice pic Gman! I have to try pocket carrying mine.Thank you, Barry! :cheers:
It isn't a good pocket tool, but I don't like any of the sheath options I have that it would fit in. :ahhh
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 03:27:46 AM
Guess everyone might can tell I am not much of a Gerber fanboy :whistle: :rofl:We can't all be perfect. :whistle:
Also excellent pics today gents :salute: :like:Thanks, Poncho! :cheers:
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 04, 2019, 05:33:47 AM
My CD was today mostly on belt, few times needed pliers. Also used file once to remove burr on kids toys (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/39bd1c41ef6f6753ccdab06a21ac7f21.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 08:08:51 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 08:13:30 AM
Has anyone else experienced serious magnetism with your CDs?
I was checking the cutters to see if they were affected by the slight misalignment in the jaws. Good news is the cutters are working fine. But, I noticed anything steel I was cutting was sticking to the jaws. I insert the pliers tips in the Tupperware container of clippings and was shocked to see it picked almost every piece of steel up in there. A quick treatment with a tape eraser removed the magnetism, but has anyone else noticed any magnetism?
I'm glad I caught it before a work day around steel wool. The CD would have looked like Chewbacca after a few hours.
(http://imgur.com/9Wv4UBK.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/Crk4Xee.jpg)
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 04, 2019, 11:14:22 AM
Question:
Has anyone else experienced serious magnetism with your CDs?
It's a feature. ::)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 11:23:21 AM
We'll go with that. :D
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 11:27:34 AM
Cut my fingernails with the blade, cleaned underneath with the awl and finished them with the file. A bonafide Center-Drive manicure. :ahhh
(http://i.imgur.com/MdWZiFm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Qz5gKho.jpg)
Note: I don't recommend using a knife to slice off fingernails to the faint of heart.
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2019, 12:23:26 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 04, 2019, 02:01:18 PM
Not sure what happened to this portable speaker system but checked the batteries first.
Ahh,the stink of rancid Beer in the Morning! :twak: :twak: :twak:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/daa225bd9f82563846953c3b64b34898.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/92d83425f80cb792effc1adc1cf6a50b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/58bd01733331d283b9e9f9d76d7f53b7.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2019, 02:08:18 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2019, 02:27:59 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2019, 02:33:45 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2019, 02:50:22 PM
Nice pics and uses everyone :cheers: :like:Thanks, W! :cheers:
Another Mardis Gras rental fatality?Good luck on getting it going, ezdog! :like:
Not sure what happened to this portable speaker system but checked the batteries first.
Ahh,the stink of rancid Beer in the Morning! :twak: :twak: :twak:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/daa225bd9f82563846953c3b64b34898.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/92d83425f80cb792effc1adc1cf6a50b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/58bd01733331d283b9e9f9d76d7f53b7.jpg)
Used the claw to pull nails from some trim on the floor. I also used the main blade to cut open a bag of wood pellets.Good work, Barry! :like:
I'm looking forward to giving the nail puller a go this week. :iagree:
Gman, you are the man! That one is something I never thought of!:hatsoff: & :cheers:
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 04, 2019, 05:31:11 PM
Used awl today to clean out holes so i could add wooden pin so i could try to reassamble customers old wooden pail, also used pliers to pull out what was left of old nails and noticed that pliers are indeed bit magnetised cause it collected so much iron dust to it
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/8a926891ca8c3c2792dc11cb447bbace.jpg)
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Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2019, 05:35:27 PM
That claw looks a handy tool :like:
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 04, 2019, 05:45:43 PM
Great uses BR and Antti :like: :tu:
That claw looks a handy tool :like:
That claw is handy when pulling small nails
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Post by: Kev D on March 04, 2019, 11:25:04 PM
Glamour shot today as I was too busy for an action shot. I found out where the hot spot is on the handles when squeezing the pliers hard today as I now have a sore red spot in my palm. I tried to get a pic but it doesn't show well on camera. Hurt like a bugger when I did it.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4585/38130194334_267f821d1e_c.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 04, 2019, 11:30:19 PM
Nice one ezdog did you find the problem :tu: :like:
I think the problem was the Guy that I rented too?
Beer & Logic really can not live together?
I think he just could not remember how it works and it seemed to work just fine for me!
I am putting a good full charge on it overnight though to make sure anyway.
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2019, 11:32:52 PM
I think the problem was the Guy that I rented too?Some people :facepalm:
Beer & Logic really can not live together?
I think he just could not remember how it works and it seemed to work just fine for me!
I am putting a good full charge on it overnight though to make sure anyway.
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2019, 11:33:53 PM
Day 4Nice pic Kev :like: :tu:
Glamour shot today as I was too busy for an action shot. I found out where the hot spot is on the handles when squeezing the pliers hard today as I now have a sore red spot in my palm. I tried to get a pic but it doesn't show well on camera. Hurt like a bugger when I did it.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4585/38130194334_267f821d1e_c.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 05, 2019, 05:07:00 AM
Fitting Change
(https://i.imgur.com/Y9MYtQth.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 05, 2019, 05:30:37 AM
I have to say, I like that all black CD!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 06:47:17 AM
One thing that I already like on the CD is the main blade. The lock tab makes a great thumb ramp.
Post by: Kev D on March 05, 2019, 07:57:50 AM
I'm going to scuff the BO coating today to see if that helps.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 08:40:56 AM
I'm not impressed with the pliers, they just don't grip very well when using the ends. I tried to grip and twist off a piece of plastic yesterday but it just slipped out no matter how hard I tried to squeeze.
I'm going to scuff the BO coating today to see if that helps.
Open the second bit storage in the tool-opposed handle to grip thin material. It serves to keep the handles from closing on your palm, but I've also noticed it causes gripping issues with thin material. The pliers themselves are good, with a nice tooth set. :)
Post by: ezdog on March 05, 2019, 02:42:19 PM
Enough about that
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/3f32de68d650bd801c5263c4677d1a72.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Kev D on March 05, 2019, 05:08:34 PM
Good work, guys! :like:
One thing that I already like on the CD is the main blade. The lock tab makes a great thumb ramp.
I second that. The factory edge didn't last long but after I sharpened it myself it's been great.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 05:47:47 PM
Indeed, newer Gerber edges are super sharp, because of the thin almost-burrs being lined up well enough to cut. But, with that being the case, a proper sharpening usually takes good care of it. I like that Gerber switched from their 7cr blade steel to 420HC. I'm a big fan of 420HC, well at least when it is heat treated properly. :)
Oh, did opening the bit storage thing help with the gripping for you?
Post by: Kev D on March 05, 2019, 05:50:59 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 05, 2019, 05:55:05 PM
Back at my old mill again today, putting a temporary feed to the computer room for the network switches and routers . The new fibres are 3 weeks away from completion for the new computer room, but the substation the current one is fed from gets demolished next Monday. Planning at its best :facepalm:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7868/40325948273_5211574b73_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 05, 2019, 05:57:05 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 05, 2019, 07:41:11 PM
CD helped me today to reassmble bail what i triedto assembly yesterday (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/358da88397f13414842d82ca84adc70f.jpg)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 05, 2019, 08:39:57 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 05, 2019, 08:50:58 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 05, 2019, 10:00:03 PM
Day 4
Used awl today to clean out holes so i could add wooden pin so i could try to reassamble customers old wooden pail, also used pliers to pull out what was left of old nails and noticed that pliers are indeed bit magnetised cause it collected so much iron dust to it
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190304/8a926891ca8c3c2792dc11cb447bbace.jpg)
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Wow ! That's a pretty sorry looking awl :o
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 10:03:46 PM
Opening some new CA and Accelerator today. Blade for box and plastic. Pliers cutters for nozzle.
(http://imgur.com/KmOL0HQ.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/XCZWf8d.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 05, 2019, 10:18:03 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 10:24:03 PM
Also, I have noticed the newer black CDs have different handle rivets than the older two-tone CDs. The BO versions also have beefier drive-arms(older ones have deeper cut-outs) and the serial code printed on the blade(where as the older ones had it printed on the frame underneath the drive arm).
Post by: Wspeed on March 05, 2019, 10:32:20 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2019, 01:41:04 AM
Wow ! That's a pretty sorry looking awl :o
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 06, 2019, 01:45:44 AM
Like Barry says, it is wicked sharp. It works well as a reamer and works fair as an awl.
It works well for drilling wood as well.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2019, 01:52:20 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 06, 2019, 02:09:29 AM
Day 3
These switches are often a pain to remove. The switch came out easily with the prybar, I was very pleased with it.
(https://i.imgur.com/M0CwiNIh.jpg)
Then I used the aforementioned AWL to mark the drill points for the new retrofit switch guard. The awl is VERY sharp and as G-Man said no where near as short as it looks in Anti's pick. It is short by Victorinox standards though. Due to the pliar shape I would not try using it as a center punch like I have my Swisstool and Spirit.
(https://i.imgur.com/MxzvJCbh.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 06, 2019, 02:23:52 AM
The CD awl seems more like a reamer(with the fat taper), which I do like. As an awl, like you said, it isn't going to work like a SwissTool or Surge awl, but those don't work well as reamers.
:ahhh C-O-M-P-R-O-M-I-S-E! :ahhh
Post by: Wspeed on March 06, 2019, 12:22:32 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 06, 2019, 12:59:04 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 06, 2019, 02:26:08 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 06, 2019, 02:50:42 PM
Not sure what is up with Antti's photo(that Steve commented on the awl). The awl doesn't appear that short IRL.
Like Barry says, it is wicked sharp. It works well as a reamer and works fair as an awl.
It works well for drilling wood as well.
Your right its shorter than regular cause it snapped while i was using it, i needed to reshape it and it became bit shorter
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Post by: gerleatherberman on March 06, 2019, 03:05:53 PM
If you don't mind, what were you doing when it snapped? Just so the rest of us can avoid it. :ahhh
Post by: Wspeed on March 06, 2019, 03:29:51 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2019, 03:51:20 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 06, 2019, 04:01:35 PM
Thank you for clarifying the mystery, Antti! :cheers:
If you don't mind, what were you doing when it snapped? Just so the rest of us can avoid it. :ahhh
I was doing holes on wood and it just snapped while i was twisting. maybe it was too tight and too deep while i twisted it.
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Post by: Wspeed on March 06, 2019, 04:06:18 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 06, 2019, 07:10:04 PM
I don't know why they can't come up with a better and maybe reusable screw on lid for these tubes?
It would be really handy to not have tp kill the lid to liberate the contents!?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190306/30f196d605379bd9eec683b7369a6633.jpg)
Post by: Kev D on March 06, 2019, 07:12:13 PM
A bit of work in the high voltage sub today
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7811/32357875547_1571888852_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 06, 2019, 07:15:39 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 06, 2019, 07:42:30 PM
Today got diffrent job ( bail is still in pieces) used pliers and file today when customer wanted to help doing restoration at home (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190306/543b7dae0b02d35d702e9e12f231f901.jpg)
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Post by: Wspeed on March 06, 2019, 07:48:41 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2019, 11:47:25 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2019, 01:07:53 AM
Looks like this is going great. Nice uses and pics all around! :cheers:
:iagree: :cheers: :like:
Post by: Douglas on March 07, 2019, 01:55:38 AM
Day 4
Heat Exchanger Inspection.
(https://i.imgur.com/70tDmGJh.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 07, 2019, 02:56:48 AM
Great photo, Douglas! Off to the calendar it goes. :tu:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 07, 2019, 03:00:14 AM
Da da day 4
(https://i.imgur.com/O5xs2RU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cmsk0vS.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2019, 04:03:46 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 07, 2019, 04:31:42 AM
That silvertech Explorer is sharp looking Gman!Thank you, Barry! :cheers:
I had carried it with the OG red scales since I was in my teens. The red scales had a broken place for many years while it was being used. So, as my first scale swap, I put the SilverTech on it to get a hang of it. Still the same Explorer I started off with. :)
Post by: Wspeed on March 07, 2019, 12:18:48 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2019, 12:31:28 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 07, 2019, 02:28:45 PM
The funny thing is that it is too easy to tear these screws out with power tools especially if they are already loose and you have no real feel for how they are biting into the wood either.
So regular drivers are tough to get in the pocket and also turn by hand but the CD body offset is really ideal on both of these points!
Who woulda thought?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190307/67fdf48edf1234351b1f989ec1dbe224.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190307/539a0ec05ec7ea269030ae70ced12542.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190307/08eedbf77704f263e9aec580421bf61f.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 07, 2019, 02:32:24 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2019, 02:53:55 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 07, 2019, 02:58:50 PM
especially with the blade being too short for bread cutting :tu: :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2019, 03:13:42 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 07, 2019, 03:17:26 PM
:cheers:. Thanks Wim! It really was a multitool moment! :rofl:
I bet thats what the dog was thinking too?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2019, 03:18:29 PM
Post by: SteveC on March 07, 2019, 03:27:50 PM
Day 6: Not only is this tool a great hole starter, but it makes a great scribing tool for marking cuts on steel and wood. Given that this is marketed as the tool for builders, mechanics, etc. I wonder if it's everything BUT an awl?
I was going to say it looks more like a scribe than an awl :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2019, 03:34:33 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 07, 2019, 10:49:53 PM
Today's uses were mainly cutting cable ties and using the pry bar to lift old label edges to get a good corner for the pliers to grab to remove them.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7862/47259935112_e77fe968de_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 07, 2019, 10:59:54 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2019, 11:33:58 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 08, 2019, 01:46:05 AM
Day 5:
Used the cutters on some zip ties as well in a metal rack. And then used pliers to crank down some nuts.
(http://imgur.com/UlnmoqT.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/L6Fw3Rz.jpg)
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2019, 02:02:36 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 08, 2019, 02:48:21 AM
Unfortunately my CD didn't do so well.
Day 5
The driver is ok but I don't like having to open the pliars to get to the spare bit, then close them to use the driver because the pliars are spring loaded.
(https://i.imgur.com/umHsmQqh.jpg)
Then the wire cutters proved to be even smaller than the Spirit's and are unable to cut all the way through 12AWG high temp in a single cut.
CD
(https://i.imgur.com/lFixeDhh.jpg)
Spirit
(https://i.imgur.com/NFDyaxGh.jpg)
The pliar head lenght is great but the additional width to reinforce the changable cutters is adverse to working in tight spaces.
(https://i.imgur.com/AlAFkOkh.jpg)
Lastly there is no wire stripper feature. The blade works but it may hold it's edge just a little to well.
(https://i.imgur.com/y3uTLOSh.jpg)
This picture was taken hours later because for an hour after every time I took preasure off the cut I started to blead everywhere.
These little cuts are the worst.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2019, 02:55:29 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 08, 2019, 02:56:28 AM
Tip: The little SE blade is easier & safer to strip wire with. You can also leave the SE blade open while using the pliers, since the blade faces into the handles. :)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2019, 05:08:17 AM
The Velcro on my sheath finally died. I've got a backup that I switched over to, but I'm thinking about putting a snap on my regular sheath. The fabric is in great shape. The Velcro is just shot.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 08, 2019, 05:12:57 AM
Indeed. Seems SOG and Gerber are using the same company to produce sheaths for the CD and PAD/PowerPlay. The sheaths are rock solid, but velcro is terrible. :ahhh
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 08, 2019, 07:04:33 AM
Replaced stools steps and CD helped me to replace them(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/101d1d9cb8c39ce0c2a8c7074ea13e81.jpg)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2019, 10:37:24 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 08, 2019, 12:44:17 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 08, 2019, 02:53:47 PM
Great uses GLBM Douglas and Antti :like: :tu:+1 :iagree:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 08, 2019, 02:55:45 PM
Combined with a bit kit, the Center Drive can be used for anything!:iagree: Indeedit is a highly capable tool. :)
What I want to do is replace the SE blade with a small wood saw and grind the v-notch in the nail puller sharp enough to strip wire. Now need to find a suitable saw. :ahhh
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2019, 03:14:57 PM
I can say the SE Blade is a phenomenal bread knife!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 08, 2019, 03:28:17 PM
Way to go Gman! I'd love to have a saw on mine.:like:
I can say the SE Blade is a phenomenal bread knife!
Will have to try the SE blade on some bread at some point. :drool:
Post by: Wspeed on March 08, 2019, 03:33:09 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 08, 2019, 03:47:15 PM
Always check the battery first. :multi:
And hopefully before you stand on the top of the Ladder,which is not a Step!? :twak:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/a6c99a5d567bf995c1b960874622bb72.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/1eef5750e8b85e862ffc9ff6aa131cec.jpg)
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 08, 2019, 09:57:20 PM
No much usage on CD today, used file to shorten fingernails(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190308/1abd7a54fc6496a718d722770e188a23.jpg)
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Post by: Kev D on March 08, 2019, 10:41:34 PM
Freeing a couple of locks from captivity
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/40355748363_981b8e08a4_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 08, 2019, 10:43:39 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2019, 01:22:54 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 09, 2019, 02:00:35 AM
I can't believe how good the knife is. Really didn't think I'd like the knife blade as much as I do. My only complaint is the squishiness of the handles when using the blade. A swing lock for the handles, along with a wood saw(ibstead of SE), would take the CD to the next level.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 09, 2019, 02:59:51 AM
Day 6:
Had to use mirror mounts to secure the hanger, because it was flopping too bad and made a hellacious noise closing the door.
(https://i.imgur.com/VulbTAB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sVAFuey.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 09, 2019, 04:46:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/dnLXXFFh.jpg)
Day 6
My only CD photo is a beauty shot befor we left for dinner.
(https://i.imgur.com/wwnkC6Mh.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2019, 08:25:32 AM
Douglas, those pics are gorgeous!
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 09, 2019, 10:01:06 AM
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Post by: Wspeed on March 09, 2019, 12:29:28 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2019, 03:06:34 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 09, 2019, 03:16:25 PM
That looks a nice sharp blade :D
Post by: ezdog on March 09, 2019, 08:22:43 PM
Some Moron hung the TV on the wall and cranked the hell out of the locking screws and they are almost impossible to even see much less get to! :rant:
Funny thing is that I really do not remember doing this? :dunno:
You cant tell from the pics but this is a Hex Head screw too!
Lucky thing I have a giant set of extensions with me.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190309/22457fa38df8adf6ed9fe8de704fb0d5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190309/4204a37b950dd8a573f9ba31720a543c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 09, 2019, 09:17:25 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 09, 2019, 11:33:49 PM
Cutted today some paracords and CDs SE blade worked but i still dont like it (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190309/11372d7bf09c039845a2eb7ae9085c6b.jpg)
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Post by: Wspeed on March 09, 2019, 11:47:08 PM
I am not keen on the SE blades but they do cut ropes well :D
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 04:21:49 AM
Day 7:
Used the CD to open a few packages. Here is the CD with some of the new toys.
(https://i.imgur.com/QXCMwMX.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 10, 2019, 04:35:06 AM
Exploring the Fort more indepth and a little help with quesadillas at lunch.
(https://i.imgur.com/Tv7tz1ah.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KG0BvXOh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HriSrZVh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YLs4yuHh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4gkvJcwh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FO3kLlxh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XxdVepph.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 04:44:20 AM
I sent a couple of those beautiful photos over to the calendar thread. :tu:
Post by: Douglas on March 10, 2019, 05:05:00 AM
Here's one more that I missed.
(https://i.imgur.com/phnR02Gh.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 05:37:46 AM
Thanks G-ManYes sir! :cheers:
Here's one more that I missed.
(https://i.imgur.com/phnR02Gh.jpg)
I am not sure why, but the CD BO is extremely photogenic. And your photography skills are great, Douglas! :like:
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 10, 2019, 05:52:09 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/KG0BvXOh.jpg)
Who painted this masterpiece? :like:
Post by: Douglas on March 10, 2019, 06:19:37 AM
Post by: Kev D on March 10, 2019, 10:51:29 AM
Late post for a busy Saturday. I didn't need to use the CD at all though, so just a glamour shot.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7801/46612617314_10a4598fa3_c.jpg)
Post by: Kev D on March 10, 2019, 10:54:44 AM
:nanadance:
Post by: Wspeed on March 10, 2019, 12:44:23 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 01:14:05 PM
Thanks again G-Man and RP. It's all due to this place. There are so many awesome and wonderfull tools displayed here by others :dd: :drool:, that I am just trying to be worthy. :D:cheers:
Day 9Awesome backdrop to a cool tool, Kev! :like:
Late post for a busy Saturday. I didn't need to use the CD at all though, so just a glamour shot.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7801/46612617314_10a4598fa3_c.jpg)
Excellent pics and uses again everyone :cheers: :like:Thank you, W! :cheers:
Post by: ThePeacent on March 10, 2019, 02:50:34 PM
Who painted this masterpiece? :like:
(https://i.imgur.com/rSVFPxA.mp4)
Post by: Wspeed on March 10, 2019, 02:52:36 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 10, 2019, 02:56:38 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 10, 2019, 02:58:49 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 10, 2019, 03:08:20 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/495beb241d43d77b1e4d1610a34817c0.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Wspeed on March 10, 2019, 03:09:47 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 10, 2019, 03:14:26 PM
Are you fitting the clip or are you removing it ezdog :think: :tu:
Yanking it!
Someone gave me this one and the little "Tit" that holds the clip in place is broken off. :dunno:
Nothing more useless than a spinning clip.
I don't need this tool at all but I need the clip to spin even less!
And of course having the CD Dominate it is just Icing on the Cake! :hatsoff:
Post by: Wspeed on March 10, 2019, 03:17:06 PM
Good use of the CD ezdog :like: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 10, 2019, 03:37:50 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 09:16:40 PM
Day 8:
It is a beautiful lazy day off. I planned on doing very little today and accomplished my goal with flying colors. Except for sticking the Center-Drive up in a tree and snapping a photo.
(https://i.imgur.com/b321M3F.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 10, 2019, 09:37:13 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 10, 2019, 10:04:31 PM
sharpened pencils today with blade, no other useage today cause been sick and stayed most of day in bed sleeping. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/59d3fc2ddcf0b7fa4f91ccfedbbdf0a7.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 10, 2019, 10:16:51 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 10, 2019, 10:25:07 PM
Shame the clip is no good anymore :facepalm:
Good use of the CD ezdog :like: :tu:
I will either find a clip somewhere or just consider this one as Parts for future Projects? :think:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 10:26:57 PM
Cool pic GLBM :like: :tu:Thank you much, W! :cheers:
Post by: Douglas on March 11, 2019, 12:23:39 AM
Tried clipping the top off of some graphite with the wire cutters. The tube material was too soft so it just smashed the top instead of cutting.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ePtO8Ah.jpg)
Main Blade came to the rescue.
(https://i.imgur.com/QmPBkANh.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2019, 12:32:18 AM
Cool pic GLBM :like: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2019, 12:33:03 AM
Hope you feel better soon Antti :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2019, 12:34:29 AM
Day 8
Tried clipping the top off of some graphite with the wire cutters. The tube material was too soft so it just smashed the top instead of cutting.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ePtO8Ah.jpg)
Main Blade came to the rescue.
(https://i.imgur.com/QmPBkANh.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 12:35:51 AM
Day 8Nice job Douglas :like: :tu:
Tried clipping the top off of some graphite with the wire cutters. The tube material was too soft so it just smashed the top instead of cutting.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ePtO8Ah.jpg)
Main Blade came to the rescue.
(https://i.imgur.com/QmPBkANh.jpg)
Shame that the cutters didn’t cut the top of the plastic tube :(
Post by: Douglas on March 11, 2019, 12:44:55 AM
Love the extensions EZ and some other great picks and uses guys.
Sent a couple of them over for the calendar.
Antti, get better soon.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 11, 2019, 02:01:42 AM
:iagree:Thanks, Barry! :cheers:
Haven't had much of a chance to comment lately. To much time on the road.Thank you for the submission, Douglas! :cheers:
Love the extensions EZ and some other great picks and uses guys.
Sent a couple of them over for the calendar.
Antti, get better soon.
Shame that the replaceable cutters are positioned so that they cannot cut all of the way through the thick wire you had and soft plastic. The older non-replaceable cutters on the Gerber MP600 were just absurdly strong and well aligned. If Gerber could get us an old-school MP600 pliers head in the CD, it would be awesome. :)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2019, 02:51:00 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2019, 02:54:31 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 03:03:45 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2019, 03:09:12 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 11, 2019, 05:48:37 PM
Day 9:
Package opening duties.
(https://i.imgur.com/cD5uO1Q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LRqoC5j.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 06:15:45 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 11, 2019, 07:22:15 PM
Playing catch up again, a late day 10 for yesterday. A bit more gardening on the raised beds. I need to get my green fertiliser plants dug in this week.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7920/33475504218_612c1e8fc0_c.jpg)
Post by: Kev D on March 11, 2019, 07:25:01 PM
Used it at work a lot today but way too busy for action shots. Gave the pliers a wipe over with balistol tonight seeing as I got them wet today.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7840/47298665132_400bf40387_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 07:36:40 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 11, 2019, 08:51:29 PM
Very nice GLBM will look good in your collection :like: :tu:Thank you, W! :cheers:
Day 11:like:
Used it at work a lot today but way too busy for action shots. Gave the pliers a wipe over with balistol tonight seeing as I got them wet today.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7840/47298665132_400bf40387_c.jpg)
Good to see you are looking after your tools Kev :tu: :like::iagree:
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 11, 2019, 09:25:56 PM
Todayi felt bit better and actually managed to do something but still stayed home. Used CD to slice my banana
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190311/c78c12b60ddb127467a7b19973c4166e.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 09:27:51 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 11, 2019, 09:30:45 PM
Day 11
Todayi felt bit better and actually managed to do something but still stayed home. Used CD to slice my banana
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190311/c78c12b60ddb127467a7b19973c4166e.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Good to read you are feeling a bit better! :like:
Just keep taking it easy! :)
Post by: Kev D on March 11, 2019, 09:32:13 PM
Awesome backdrop to a cool tool, Kev! :like:
Thank you :cheers:, it's the front of my tablet case
Post by: Douglas on March 12, 2019, 12:04:35 AM
Helped my Son out with his car this morning before hitting the road for home.
(https://i.imgur.com/t1hjFOth.jpg)
Good to be home.
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 12:06:34 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 12, 2019, 12:20:53 AM
Stay strong, Antti. :cheers:
Post by: ezdog on March 12, 2019, 01:36:02 AM
You don't want to know? :think:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190312/ed48e271ac4ceab41784e309eb5ddc1b.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 12, 2019, 11:50:34 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 12:37:13 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 12, 2019, 07:40:26 PM
A bit of help getting the top off my super glue at work to repair the crack in case I keep my helmet torch spare batteries in
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7827/33485317348_ba1f0b4bc2_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7863/33485321708_cf780f4f93_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7837/32419461227_17d03232d2_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 07:52:03 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 12, 2019, 08:18:42 PM
Mostly drived car today so there was no real useage of CD today except take pic of it (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190312/5bcfa89af4957eaecfe06e87bd25e426.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 08:36:02 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 12, 2019, 09:42:23 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 09:49:31 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 12, 2019, 10:18:50 PM
Day 10:
Swapped my video card out for a better one today(my uncle gave me). Went ahead and put some slot covers in the open slots as well.
(http://i.imgur.com/Xd9bTne.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/CGZGcCx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Gefm79U.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 10:24:19 PM
Post by: Douglas on March 13, 2019, 02:01:30 AM
Day 9
(https://i.imgur.com/mAhBBveh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tBaHCBdh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/e9dl9Inh.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 13, 2019, 02:07:31 AM
I had to remove the flapping plastics and light housing and guess how I did it?!
I will perform a reenactment tomorrow to demonstrate,maybe
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190313/46e097853bee51b3e4b20c899a7acd29.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 13, 2019, 02:31:44 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2019, 12:22:07 PM
Sorry to hear that someone drove in
to the back of your vehicle ezdog >:(
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2019, 02:43:32 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2019, 02:45:01 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2019, 02:47:12 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2019, 03:19:16 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 13, 2019, 06:41:13 PM
A steady day in the office again today. Propping up my coffee
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7818/33494208828_cac42a25a6_c.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2019, 11:46:47 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2019, 11:54:04 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 14, 2019, 12:11:46 AM
Needed to change air filters and CD long bit driver helped me to open those pesky screws
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190313/24f2da6e3cc6dac248168fc6207fdb9a.jpg)
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Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 12:19:53 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2019, 01:32:37 AM
Day 11:
A very special package opening. The rarest production Gerber MP600. The Trailrider with hoof-pick.
(http://i.imgur.com/zjqzo6S.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BAuCjog.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 02:04:15 AM
Day 13
Needed to change air filters and CD long bit driver helped me to open those pesky screws
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190313/24f2da6e3cc6dac248168fc6207fdb9a.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 02:05:38 AM
Looking good, guys! :like:
Day 11:
A very special package opening. The rarest production Gerber MP600. The Trailrider with hoof-pick.
(http://i.imgur.com/zjqzo6S.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BAuCjog.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2019, 02:12:09 AM
I never even heard about it! How long ago did they make it? A hoof pick.. I love it!!Thank you, Barry! :cheers:
Early 2000s I believe. Though, unfortunately, there isn't a lot of information about them. :ahhh
Post by: Douglas on March 14, 2019, 02:20:48 AM
The CD helped with Ice Machine diagnosis today.
Day 11
(https://i.imgur.com/7oXLuiOh.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 02:23:22 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2019, 02:43:48 AM
Another day of good uses and great posts. That hoof picker is prety cool G-Man. Now we just need pics of you using it. :whistle:
The CD helped with Ice Machine diagnosis today.
Day 11
(https://i.imgur.com/7oXLuiOh.jpg)
Nice photo, Douglas! :like:
Yeah, about posting photos of me using one of the rarest(likely the rarest) production Gerber MT. :dwts:
Post by: Douglas on March 14, 2019, 03:22:19 AM
Nice photo, Douglas! :like:Oh, but I can see it allready...
Yeah, about posting photos of me using one of the rarest(likely the rarest) production Gerber MT. :dwts:
(https://i.gifer.com/WvxZ.gif)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2019, 03:23:59 AM
I just almost fell out of my smurfin' chair! :rofl:
Post by: Douglas on March 14, 2019, 03:26:36 AM
:popcorn: :popcorn:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2019, 03:33:12 AM
:hatsoff:
:popcorn: :popcorn:
Is this a good time to admit I'm a no-good city-dweller and have never seen a horse up-close, let alone ridden one? :think:
Post by: Douglas on March 14, 2019, 03:49:29 AM
Should be able to find a willing
(https://media2.fdncms.com/sevendaysvt/imager/u/blog/6849621/farrier4.gif?cb=1500474406)
But if you must, I guess we can accept your shame. :dwts: :surrender:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2019, 03:56:35 AM
She could ride...I mean show me a ride....I mean teach me how to ride a horse. :facepalm:
I'll go to my corner now.
Post by: Douglas on March 14, 2019, 03:58:05 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 04:04:49 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 12:23:33 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 14, 2019, 12:58:14 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 01:11:54 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2019, 02:10:37 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 14, 2019, 02:54:28 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 03:39:58 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 03:41:53 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 03:43:52 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 05:03:29 PM
Afterwards, I used the pliers to loosen a spring clamp on my tractor's fuel line.
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 05:15:50 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2019, 05:57:00 PM
Hope ez is ok after the accident :ahhh and that atrailrider isn't to shabby either, glbm :tu:
I am going to try to keep up with this thread better but no promises :facepalm: :D
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 14, 2019, 08:01:55 PM
Repaired old Battery Charger what i salvaged at work today needed long bits to screw open and replaced new wires to it. Now its again fully functional and i have now second battery charger for free(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190314/5f2a512a83c8a773ffa60d13c8b703e6.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190314/651a7465918cc049eb0e5e2d60da7b43.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 08:23:06 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2019, 10:51:08 PM
Post by: Douglas on March 15, 2019, 12:35:07 AM
Day 12
Adjusting an interlock assembly.
(https://i.imgur.com/DxwG2o0h.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2019, 12:36:35 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 15, 2019, 12:44:48 AM
Have you heard from G-Man? Seem's he's a little late posting. Must be enjoying his
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/b9e1782059a5c50321f062f0fa86ebd4/tumblr_n3np1yhquj1sfcn7no2_r2_250.gif)
:whistle: :whistle:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2019, 01:44:07 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2019, 01:45:23 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 15, 2019, 01:53:39 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c8/a1/23/c8a123244b91ed008cce17609d7910af--happy-th-funny-but-true.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2019, 02:02:34 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 15, 2019, 02:13:22 AM
Thanks Berry.:woohoo: :rofl:
Have you heard from G-Man? Seem's he's a little late posting. Must be enjoying hisRIDINGlessons
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/b9e1782059a5c50321f062f0fa86ebd4/tumblr_n3np1yhquj1sfcn7no2_r2_250.gif)
:whistle: :whistle:
Just got done with my lessons. Still don't know how to ride a horse. :whistle:
Good work and pics today, guys! Nice to see the CD doing well so far. :like:
I utterly and conpletely forgot to take an action shot today. But, here is the CD after work.
(http://i.imgur.com/e2I6A0l.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 15, 2019, 02:32:51 AM
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57c09c73bebafb0351e0e681/57f9c2a0e3df285aab697a01/58004222e58c6267bfe8eb4d/1476412024493/BJshop.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 15, 2019, 03:06:40 AM
You've been to bussy with fancy new toe nail cleaner of yours. No more riding lessons, Back to the forge you go...
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57c09c73bebafb0351e0e681/57f9c2a0e3df285aab697a01/58004222e58c6267bfe8eb4d/1476412024493/BJshop.jpg)
*Off to the forge I go. :whistle:
I'd really like to meet a woman who doesn't mind me being dirty after work, because I don't mind her being dirty. <-- No innuendo meant this time. I really despise taking a second shower, for the day, before going out every time. And usually just because my hands and arms have dust and stain/oil/paint on them. :rant:
Post by: Douglas on March 15, 2019, 03:10:13 AM
...I really despise taking a second shower, for the day, before going out every time. And usually just because my hands and arms have dust and stain/oil/paint on them. :rant:
On this :iagree:
Oh and don't forget to add greese and or grime...
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2019, 03:28:39 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 15, 2019, 03:50:33 AM
On this :iagree:Thanks, Douglas! :cheers:
Oh and don't forget to add greese and or grime...
:cheers: and :iagree:
Vanity pics are completely acceptable GMan, and I agree with you on both counts!Thanks, Barry! :cheers:
Post by: Kev D on March 15, 2019, 12:23:52 PM
Another late one :facepalm:
Label box opening duties
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4853/32443473017_78dc3562e9_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 15, 2019, 12:41:04 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2019, 12:55:20 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 15, 2019, 04:46:29 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2019, 05:11:07 PM
I used mine to clear a feed issue on my 73 year old Remington 512 .22. The ability to change out bit heads for different sizes on the spot is part of my love for it. That, and it feels like the steel mill of multis!
Post by: Kev D on March 15, 2019, 10:52:13 PM
Taking my fan heater apart to find out what the rattling noise is that just started
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4885/47335960402_e57bbd9dca_c.jpg)
And I'd love to know which evil sod put one security screw in and five philips
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7828/32446990657_454df98bab_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 15, 2019, 11:10:52 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2019, 12:28:12 AM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 16, 2019, 12:36:33 AM
Changed batteries to my radio peltors today cause batteries died middle of day and it wasnt fun, soon as i getted home i changed new batteries to it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190315/cff6fbafdb4db02b4ba9e7f062ad2767.jpg)
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Post by: gerleatherberman on March 16, 2019, 01:38:50 AM
Day 13: used the CD to open my workroom vent up and blow out the filter. Pic is using the CD to close it back. Not sure why they used a knurled thumb screw, because it is way too tight for finger tightening. :ahhh
(http://i.imgur.com/VdP3BYT.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 16, 2019, 01:41:06 AM
Hay what's this?
(https://i.imgur.com/DxEjgyoh.jpg)
Missy and Ava admiring my CD.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 16, 2019, 01:47:23 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 16, 2019, 01:48:20 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 16, 2019, 01:51:41 AM
Wait. That's me wondering. :ahhh
Post by: Douglas on March 16, 2019, 01:55:56 AM
:popcorn: :popcorn:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2019, 02:41:27 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 16, 2019, 12:21:12 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2019, 06:39:25 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 16, 2019, 06:41:37 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 16, 2019, 10:13:56 PM
This was busy day but there wasnt much use of CD so i sliced my banana with it
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190316/ca7e774c77ce138b3bd541f0047ab04a.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 16, 2019, 11:49:55 PM
Post by: Douglas on March 17, 2019, 12:16:40 AM
Day 14
(https://i.imgur.com/AcofGBoh.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 17, 2019, 02:34:18 AM
The ole' Wagon Wheel at Work. Starting to think it will never sell.
Day 14:
(https://i.imgur.com/qe1udJe.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2019, 03:07:22 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2019, 12:24:25 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2019, 03:52:25 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2019, 04:28:51 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 17, 2019, 04:51:15 PM
Good start for the day, Barry! :tu:
Post by: Douglas on March 17, 2019, 08:36:07 PM
Day 15
(https://i.imgur.com/4gCGaoch.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/6jjlpKdh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/cWc23loh.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2019, 08:45:08 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 17, 2019, 10:13:09 PM
Used blade today to cut my friends water hose, it was so badlyworn out that new water hose head didnt fit in.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190317/778fc7b7a682d8f64e8cd6f75efc9cdb.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 17, 2019, 10:46:28 PM
Day 15:
Working on my other desktop PC. This one runs Linux, but had a bad power supply. Got it all fixed up today and am posting the photos I took from it.
(https://i.imgur.com/2pp6QSc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/girF43n.jpg)
Post by: Kev D on March 17, 2019, 11:18:32 PM
Playing catch up with my posts again. Busy weekend with family stuff
Just a glamour shot for Saturday
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/47354155122_9f4fb981a8_c.jpg)
Post by: Kev D on March 17, 2019, 11:19:58 PM
Sharpening colouring pencils
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4803/32464940767_4f4646357f_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2019, 11:23:16 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2019, 02:51:57 AM
Post by: Kev D on March 18, 2019, 11:39:28 AM
Freeing a box of Kleenex to go in my car from the plastic wrap.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/7867/33535232648_b7a7458ff9_c.jpg)
Now I look at the pic I can see it has one of those easy open bands on it. I couldn't see that at 7.30 this morning :facepalm:
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 12:32:02 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2019, 02:27:10 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2019, 02:29:32 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 03:31:47 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2019, 05:33:23 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2019, 05:41:07 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 18, 2019, 05:54:40 PM
Has anyone used the ruler on their CD yet?Not yet. :facepalm:
But, soon! :multi:
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 05:59:07 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 18, 2019, 07:37:07 PM
Used claw to remove thumbtacks from poster, also bitdrive helped me to while i installed new brake pads to my bicycle
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190318/ddca245ef937fef8fd8f342abf00041e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190318/51c6bf635cb547e57d746f917d2b0bda.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 18, 2019, 09:04:41 PM
Great uses Antti :like: :tu:Thanks
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Post by: gerleatherberman on March 19, 2019, 02:56:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/b6AlrDK.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2019, 06:24:40 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 19, 2019, 12:18:14 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2019, 09:47:49 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 19, 2019, 09:50:26 PM
Pulling staples with the pry bar to free the tool I was given today.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7823/46699492354_d9b4149839_c.jpg)
A cheap Chinese 1/4" drive ratchet. It feels surprisingly good.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7879/46699487574_a503636e5d_c.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2019, 09:51:43 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 19, 2019, 09:55:10 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2019, 09:58:01 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 19, 2019, 10:13:54 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 19, 2019, 10:54:48 PM
Used file today to reshape wooden pins, its good but kinda wish file would be big as blade also saw would be nice addition to it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/763b02b13b0da6310c69833562c6ecd5.jpg)
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Post by: gerleatherberman on March 19, 2019, 10:56:31 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 19, 2019, 10:58:00 PM
Just a shot out in the backyard.
(http://i.imgur.com/wKTRFCq.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 19, 2019, 11:30:01 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 19, 2019, 11:51:06 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2019, 01:51:01 AM
Post by: Kev D on March 20, 2019, 06:32:21 AM
Day 17:
Just a shot out in the backyard.
(http://i.imgur.com/wKTRFCq.jpg)
Great pic, definite calendar nominee https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80838.msg1900409.html#msg1900409 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80838.msg1900409.html#msg1900409)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 20, 2019, 06:59:53 AM
Great pic, definite calendar nominee https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80838.msg1900409.html#msg1900409 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80838.msg1900409.html#msg1900409)Many thanks, Kev! :salute:
Love the name "Gerbergate". :like:
Post by: Douglas on March 20, 2019, 09:29:07 AM
Day 16
Cuting boxes for shims.
(https://i.imgur.com/xwLeLtZh.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 20, 2019, 09:30:09 AM
Microwave duty
(https://i.imgur.com/UdAwpp8h.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 20, 2019, 12:30:21 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 20, 2019, 02:11:34 PM
Great uses Douglas :like: :tu:+1. :like:
Post by: SteveC on March 20, 2019, 02:14:59 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2019, 02:46:35 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2019, 04:05:02 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 20, 2019, 04:50:49 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 20, 2019, 05:16:20 PM
I like the packaging for the coffee :tu:
Post by: Kev D on March 20, 2019, 07:10:37 PM
Opening the hand wash dispenser at work to change out the empty. The cleaner failed to do it for the 3rd time and she locks the plastic tool away. A multitool file is the perfect size for it
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/47428624291_57b159fc8c_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 20, 2019, 07:37:03 PM
I think the cleaner needs to be sacked :D
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 20, 2019, 08:31:09 PM
Used blade today to open few boxes. Also cutted few hardwires today easily with cutters.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/adec738b6ff3be44ed67c2c0bea1ba82.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 20, 2019, 08:32:02 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2019, 09:35:30 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2019, 09:35:52 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 20, 2019, 09:52:01 PM
:cheers: Wim! My wife ordered it for me. It's from Black Rifle Coffee Company, which supports veteran and law enforcement programs.Thanks :cheers:
Is it a nice coffee BR :think: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2019, 10:06:44 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 20, 2019, 10:11:14 PM
Post by: Douglas on March 21, 2019, 12:40:51 AM
Switch replacement
(https://i.imgur.com/lgYyUYeh.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 21, 2019, 12:46:55 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 21, 2019, 02:53:24 AM
Day 18:
(https://i.imgur.com/kTU28wc.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 21, 2019, 08:07:56 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 21, 2019, 08:12:54 PM
"On the edge"
(http://i.imgur.com/Y3UrSFy.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 21, 2019, 08:18:11 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 21, 2019, 09:26:05 PM
Clicking the tray arm back into place on our old printer and opening a parcel
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7849/47436994451_1e14f84468_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7881/47436995861_509417472e_c.jpg)
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 21, 2019, 09:34:59 PM
Cutted few cable tie today, no other use today, hopefully tomorrow i need CD more
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/2ad7ff4081f1030093c2389e10183b62.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 21, 2019, 09:40:51 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2019, 12:43:05 AM
I tried using the awl to pry the back from an old watch of mine, but the awl was just slightly too thick. Overall I've been really happy with the toolset, though.
Post by: Douglas on March 22, 2019, 02:38:24 AM
Remove a panel.
Day 19
(https://i.imgur.com/eOCpEX8h.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 22, 2019, 12:28:37 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2019, 02:17:30 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 22, 2019, 02:29:54 PM
Post by: Douglas on March 23, 2019, 12:33:32 AM
A Trek Adventure
(https://i.imgur.com/t5qss67h.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 23, 2019, 12:44:58 AM
Post by: Kev D on March 23, 2019, 01:25:53 AM
Jaffa cake opening
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4558/38421163862_2ccb518023_c.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 23, 2019, 01:58:39 AM
:like:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 23, 2019, 02:04:23 AM
Love the Trek gear, Douglas! :drool:
Day 20:
(https://i.imgur.com/JUre2t0.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 23, 2019, 02:57:54 AM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 23, 2019, 07:54:04 AM
Needed to change lock mechanism to one of our doors, first removed handle, then taked lock mechanism out and changed new one in and put whole thing back together and it was ready (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190323/fa6db18f3ab45b70efe811aea4dd9d49.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 23, 2019, 12:26:44 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 23, 2019, 02:19:20 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 23, 2019, 02:59:41 PM
Post by: Douglas on March 24, 2019, 12:09:02 AM
Doing a little food prep.
Post by: Wspeed on March 24, 2019, 12:21:39 AM
But that can lid looks nasty :(
Post by: Douglas on March 24, 2019, 01:21:10 AM
Great use Douglas :like: :tu:Definatly NOT a Vic can opener. I will say it got better as I went around the lid and changed technique.
But that can lid looks nasty :(
Post by: Kev D on March 24, 2019, 01:21:44 AM
Busy doing yard work all day and didn't need to use the CD.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7871/32510358147_eeb75b1613_c.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 24, 2019, 01:22:44 AM
:whistle:
Post by: Douglas on March 24, 2019, 01:24:48 AM
Day 23So you decided to tease me... :twak: :twak:
Busy doing yard work all day and didn't need to use the CD.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7871/32510358147_eeb75b1613_c.jpg)
Not a nice use of your Center-Drive. :rant:
Post by: Kev D on March 24, 2019, 01:28:13 AM
Just putting the jaffa cake box to good use as a back drop, recycling :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2019, 01:38:36 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2019, 01:39:02 AM
Who me? :D
Just putting the jaffa cake box to good use as a back drop, recycling :D
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 24, 2019, 02:41:28 AM
Definatly NOT a Vic can opener. I will say it got better as I went around the lid and changed technique.The tool is a nail puller/bottle opener. Not a can opener. :rofl:
But, kudos for getting the can open with it. :like:
Kev,
Nice Jaffa Drive. :woohoo:
And good work and photos today, everyone! :multi:
Day 21:
(http://i.imgur.com/rDOIx3X.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 24, 2019, 03:42:42 AM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 24, 2019, 08:54:33 AM
Dissambled our scissor so i could sharpen those. Gotta admit that Fiskars makes darn good scissors, these scissors are 8+ years old until it needed sharpening
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190324/73b8f3a12fbe3557fb601182dea9e9d3.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2019, 06:01:05 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 24, 2019, 06:01:57 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 24, 2019, 08:01:50 PM
Did maintenance to my ecog and tank was so tight that i needed pliers to open it
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190324/cbee944039bdc4039bc2837b658d1960.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 24, 2019, 08:31:11 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 24, 2019, 08:42:38 PM
I thought that I could keep up the Challenge at first but was OBE from the start when I got rear ended in the rental van by some idiot tailgating me in rush hour traffic in Denver at 7:30 in the morning!
I was separated from my tools in the van by the bashed in rear door and was not sure that if I opened the door that I could get it to close again,and this began my Epic bad journey the day before the Blizzard!
I actually did use the CD to remove the light cluster housings and plastics from the van as they were banging against the side as I continued driving but getting pics was the last thing on my mind too.
Anyway,2 weeks and 5k miles and 2 vans later I am back home and pretty happy about it too!
I try not to advertise when I am gone. :salute:
This is me
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190324/d487b903dfe2bdc206b093e447e1bd06.jpg)
This is the guy that hit me
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190324/71de48b546b660987f931b18954ba6df.jpg)
This is after he got hit on the other side after hitting me
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190324/6c7b4fb4ed3d387de39a37b9aea9796d.jpg)
This is the guy that hit him!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190324/453095284dd15f3590ceb8d7c1b77173.jpg)
All before 8 in the morning!
Post by: Kev D on March 24, 2019, 09:14:08 PM
So that's a Ram rammed by a Ram :think:
Post by: Kev D on March 24, 2019, 09:17:25 PM
Shelf queen again today whilst I spent most of the day gardening
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7896/40492730113_83442bb7bf_c.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 24, 2019, 09:29:01 PM
Glad you were able to make it home, EZ! Sounds like a miserable situation. :ahhh
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 24, 2019, 09:30:21 PM
Organizing the tool drawer in my desk. Day off, so the CD didn't see any real use.
(https://i.imgur.com/2GYQvx8.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 24, 2019, 10:53:46 PM
Sorry to hear you had two car accidents ezdog I hope you are all good :tu:
Post by: ezdog on March 24, 2019, 11:37:45 PM
Great pics everyone :like:Only 1 accident!
Sorry to hear you had two car accidents ezdog I hope you are all good :tu:
Sorry if I confused things,did I already report this?
Like I said it has been an epic few weeks to say the least.
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Douglas on March 25, 2019, 12:24:06 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 25, 2019, 01:07:43 AM
Day 22
Undersized Driver
(https://i.imgur.com/YrH10ZEh.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 25, 2019, 01:12:03 AM
EZ it's good to know you are home safe and sound. It sounds to me as though you have been through quite the challenge even if not here with us. :salute:
Thanks it was an adventure for sure!
This is where I was going,a 7800 sq.ft. log cabin at 10,000 Ft in Montana,42 miles from Yellowstone!
So I got up there with the wrecked van full of furniture and tools but then could not get up the long frozen driveway at all.
Good Times!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/380acd9d416a7f9753facd4c3e4fcbf6.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/34d59aafd5607e172c6e53d8dd65f8ec.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/c4179d6136f0f060615a441e45387542.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/fde2fdde868e296ba06ed074aa38a48d.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/46f361f0816cea1cabc04c0495c2ce24.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 25, 2019, 01:37:00 AM
Post by: ezdog on March 25, 2019, 01:57:53 AM
At least your adventure took place in a beautiful location.True That!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/73ed9a1e60fa6849ab86db817f830a06.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/985198305f5ecb96b8188e2c8d2c6820.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/ab6f01d563fcf160b4bdfe1a7d5c9318.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/f32727e661299cea14d4366b6f1ad24b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/c5ab85cf25a02619b96c12ca9eae9d47.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2019, 02:17:04 AM
And plenty of really great pics by everyone in the challenge as well :salute: :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2019, 02:39:31 AM
EZ it's good to know you are home safe and sound. It sounds to me as though you have been through quite the challenge even if not here with us. :salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2019, 02:42:18 AM
Post by: ezdog on March 25, 2019, 02:49:16 AM
Beautiful pictures by the way! We have some Moose fans over in the Traditional Knife section :D
Thanks
One of my friends asked if that was my new dog!
Talk about doing a Triple Take too!
I was about 20 feet away and didn't really notice the beast at first?
He was clearly just waiting for the Brewery to open and snacking while he waited. :drink:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2019, 02:55:27 AM
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2019, 12:23:24 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2019, 11:16:44 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 25, 2019, 11:59:06 PM
Didn't need to use it again, office shot today.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/7911/33591071658_32d047112b_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 12:16:41 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 26, 2019, 12:49:01 AM
Day 23
(https://i.imgur.com/yms76u0h.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 03:11:56 AM
Day 23:
Picked some goodies up at Academy Sports. :woohoo:
CD made quick work of the blister packs.
(http://i.imgur.com/LuaOyB4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Xc71mhp.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2019, 03:36:15 AM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 26, 2019, 06:06:28 AM
Used cutters today to cut hardwires and zip ties. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/d1c5033ed94a4c66e01fc801c4bf4530.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 06:57:27 AM
Same to you GMan and nice shopping trip!! :tu: :tu:Thank you, Barry! :cheers:
I couldn't believe they already had the Snippet out on the racks. :ahhh
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 06:58:46 AM
Day 25Great photo, Antti! :like:
Used cutters today to cut hardwires and zip ties. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/d1c5033ed94a4c66e01fc801c4bf4530.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
If it were in landscape orientation, I'd have to submit it to the calendar. :)
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 26, 2019, 08:08:14 AM
Great photo, Antti! :like:Gotta try take landscape pic
If it were in landscape orientation, I'd have to submit it to the calendar. :)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 12:36:42 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2019, 01:09:18 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 05:50:57 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 05:53:55 PM
On another 'black and orange' experiment again. :ahhh
(http://i.imgur.com/FzoiZ9c.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rU5iDF3.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 06:24:44 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 26, 2019, 07:10:56 PM
Only minor useage of Center-Drive today, i was on meeting allmost whole day and didnt get change to use tool today at work. Only thing i did with CD was tightened few screw on my bocycle what i sold today away. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/aecaf885088c89121f868edb9596d825.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 07:11:28 PM
Nice selection of tools GLBM :like: :tu:
Thank you, Speedy! :cheers:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 07:14:49 PM
Day 26
Only minor useage of Center-Drive today, i was on meeting allmost whole day and didnt get change to use tool today at work. Only thing i did with CD was tightened few screw on my bocycle what i sold today away. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/aecaf885088c89121f868edb9596d825.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Headed over to the calendar. :tu:
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 07:22:02 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 26, 2019, 08:53:09 PM
It's about the Music..........Man!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/57fd35c037a9bcbd1009c8d2bae6f96e.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/75ac19178903fe65f896dbf951b89757.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/d576de1bf355bc2d8c88fc1b5caddc26.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 26, 2019, 09:15:54 PM
Had to replace a few jacks on my home made job site blaster radio box.
It's about the Music..........Man!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/57fd35c037a9bcbd1009c8d2bae6f96e.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/75ac19178903fe65f896dbf951b89757.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190326/d576de1bf355bc2d8c88fc1b5caddc26.jpg)
DAAAAAMMNNN. NICE SETUP! :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2019, 09:16:05 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 26, 2019, 10:15:30 PM
More label box opening
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7814/46559111035_c88b1b46e4_c.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 26, 2019, 10:29:03 PM
I :like: your radio!!
DAAAAAMMNNN. NICE SETUP! :like:
Thanks!
Yet another Hobby of mine,I am sort of Maniacal about it too!
This one will run on house power or 12 volt dc and I use it to test speakers in installs too.
I have several of these that I come up with from parts that I would otherwise just throw away usually and I get to make the box as a bonus!
Maybe I will start a thread in the Break Room for this kind of thing?
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 11:23:54 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2019, 01:10:49 AM
Thanks!
Yet another Hobby of mine,I am sort of Maniacal about it too!
This one will run on house power or 12 volt dc and I use it to test speakers in installs too.
I have several of these that I come up with from parts that I would otherwise just throw away usually and I get to make the box as a bonus!
Maybe I will start a thread in the Break Room for this kind of thing?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2019, 01:18:26 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 27, 2019, 01:33:48 AM
Day 24
Hanging out.
Post by: Wspeed on March 27, 2019, 12:14:33 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2019, 07:21:10 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 27, 2019, 07:54:15 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 27, 2019, 08:29:40 PM
Todays hero was awl, it helped me to punch hole on paintcan lid, needed to pour only little bit of paint on wood so we can easily spread it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190327/e29de5d9c4c66f8b757d93c2289101ec.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 27, 2019, 08:37:44 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 27, 2019, 09:05:53 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190327/d1d5455c809d19446167e1548e29b1ea.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Wspeed on March 27, 2019, 09:13:19 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 27, 2019, 09:14:30 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 28, 2019, 12:37:13 AM
Parcel opening duties
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/7839/47482277391_d5abba353b_c.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 28, 2019, 01:10:10 AM
Day 25
(https://i.imgur.com/gNuWUNrh.jpg)
That was so dull I just had to come up with a better picture...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZIEKukFh.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 28, 2019, 01:14:26 AM
Another day of paper work and package opening.
Day 25
(https://i.imgur.com/gNuWUNrh.jpg)
That was so dull I just had to come up with a better picture...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZIEKukFh.jpg)
You are Killing me with this Black one.....but in a good way. :drink:
Post by: Poncho65 on March 28, 2019, 01:23:37 AM
Just don't know if I will like it or not ??? :D
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 28, 2019, 01:42:09 AM
Great pics and uses today, everyone! :like:
Day 25:
(https://i.imgur.com/RWT7qxX.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 28, 2019, 12:21:57 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 28, 2019, 02:42:32 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 28, 2019, 08:04:00 PM
I actually was one hand short though to be able to get a shot of the 2 handed work?!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/081d0f63f4594c5d9a63de1e1ef8bf8b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/0d931bca3af90f067cccb95ef24e7bc4.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/6e82efd7d711a5d02743cdfcf333ac6a.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 28, 2019, 08:14:19 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 28, 2019, 09:06:27 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 28, 2019, 09:15:32 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 28, 2019, 09:30:41 PM
Old screws dropped while i was testing security chain on our gate needed to install newer screws to it
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/3efccaabcf10a057ec7e5a757c90d66f.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 28, 2019, 09:45:22 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 28, 2019, 10:50:27 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 28, 2019, 11:22:41 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 12:16:28 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 29, 2019, 02:35:27 AM
Day 26:
Snack attack.
(https://i.imgur.com/cyboG4q.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 29, 2019, 12:09:22 PM
Day 26
Post by: ezdog on March 29, 2019, 12:28:20 PM
A late post for lunch duty onFunny but my CD rarely gets that Hungry? :whistle:
Day 26
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 12:47:24 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 03:26:32 PM
Funny but my CD rarely gets that Hungry? :whistle:
Post by: Kev D on March 29, 2019, 04:22:39 PM
Playing catch up. I started moving offices yesterday after my boss retired. Changing locks on drawers
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/7878/33616493798_571202a162_c.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 04:24:24 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 29, 2019, 04:27:10 PM
It's funny how there is suddenly money to completely renovate it and new windows for him but there wasn't for the 5 people who once shared it.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 04:27:35 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 29, 2019, 04:28:25 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 04:29:12 PM
No, just a triple office shuffle because our new section manager wants the biggest office in the building for himself. I've moved into my bosses office who just retired, the last engineer in the office the new section wants has moved into my old office, and the new section manager gets the big office.
It's funny how there is suddenly money to completely renovate it and new windows for him but there wasn't for the 5 people who once shared it.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 04:29:40 PM
I've moved across the hall and 2 offices over. It's much bigger than my old one and I have my own meeting table big enough for 7 people in it as well so I won't have to compete for use of the conference room any more
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 04:31:24 PM
I think the dog likes the CD :D
Post by: Kev D on March 29, 2019, 04:44:10 PM
Last job in my office move, changing the lock barrel to the one off my old office door. I have 5 keys for mine and my boss said he only had one for his so swapped the barrels over and told the engineer moving into my old office about it so think he will do the same.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/7899/47493300161_0c9a7e07bf_c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 05:24:33 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 05:40:46 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 29, 2019, 08:41:56 PM
Tested bottle opener today and gotta admit it works
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190329/5ae85cfb89c19f8cec7833e2512abd04.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 08:45:24 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 10:32:21 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 29, 2019, 10:35:22 PM
Quick & Dirty like!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190329/836526c74bac50c8c70254c5995bb298.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190329/f285f0062f0517424f01fa0e149456b7.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2019, 10:37:10 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 11:06:08 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 12:57:12 AM
Looks like the MMCDMC is nearing an end for a few. :ahhh
Any plans on last day photos?
For me. Day 27:
(http://i.imgur.com/P1EjvTq.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 30, 2019, 01:02:52 AM
Good work and uses, guys! :like:
Looks like the MMCDMC is nearing an end for a few. :ahhh
Any plans on last day photos?
For me. Day 27:
(http://i.imgur.com/P1EjvTq.jpg)
Plans?
I just do what I do and hope that I remember to get a pic.
Post by: Douglas on March 30, 2019, 01:08:40 AM
Plans?
I just do what I do and hope that I remember to get a pic.
:tu:
:rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Douglas on March 30, 2019, 01:24:21 AM
Tons of office work todat so CD was...
DAY 27
Just hang'n out.
(https://i.imgur.com/hWBTaWgh.jpg)
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 01:27:32 AM
:tu::rofl: +1
:rofl: :rofl:
Well G-Man I'm on day 27 also.Hhhmmmm. Nice worn workplace furniture and a CD. :dd:
Tons of office work todat so CD was...
DAY 27
Just hang'n out.
(https://i.imgur.com/hWBTaWgh.jpg)
Nice pics, D!
Post by: ezdog on March 30, 2019, 01:42:57 AM
Well G-Man I'm on day 27 also.
Tons of office work todat so CD was...
DAY 27
Just hang'n out.
(https://i.imgur.com/hWBTaWgh.jpg)
Don't point that thing at me! :like:
Post by: Douglas on March 30, 2019, 01:45:08 AM
Don't point that thing at me! :like:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Douglas on March 30, 2019, 02:24:19 AM
There, is that better? :cheers:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 03:25:11 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 30, 2019, 03:33:27 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/31QMsiDh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6nRbFz7h.jpg)
I'll just point it at everyone. :cheers:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 03:47:40 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2019, 03:59:56 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 30, 2019, 04:42:02 AM
those first ones were just DRIVERING you a BIT crazy.
(https://i.imgur.com/T1Cr6yQh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fd5J4dmh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uSx4rtth.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4OAMdQkh.jpg)
Maybe these will help you hold it togather.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 05:31:25 AM
Post by: Douglas on March 30, 2019, 05:34:34 AM
WHAT MORE CAN A MAN DO?
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 05:36:52 AM
:dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:Nice pics, Douglas. :like:
WHAT MORE CAN A MAN DO?
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2019, 12:24:05 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2019, 12:36:11 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 30, 2019, 06:44:16 PM
I Kill myself but they did not think it was that funny?
This is the same speaker that got a Beer Bath at the start of this thing too! :facepalm:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/e26ebc00b1ece088d53c3348912fc434.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2019, 06:50:27 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 30, 2019, 08:25:44 PM
Removed staples from box what contained my new bike, i start to assembly it tomorrow, then bonus pic of it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/d88b89b4918a74a68879d64c8db1fd4a.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Post by: ezdog on March 30, 2019, 08:52:51 PM
Day 30
Removed staples from box what contained my new bike, i start to assembly it tomorrow, then bonus pic of it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/d88b89b4918a74a68879d64c8db1fd4a.jpg)
Only Tools Matters
Cool!
What kind of Bike?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2019, 09:25:03 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2019, 09:30:54 PM
Good luck building your bike Antti :salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2019, 09:41:04 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2019, 09:45:10 PM
I have to say watching this challenge has made me want
to get a CD one day if I can find one for a good price :salute:
Post by: Douglas on March 31, 2019, 01:01:29 AM
Now Day 28
Tightened up gate hinges.
(https://i.imgur.com/mOfr5ylh.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/R4VwRZ9h.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/k33hyBah.jpg)
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2019, 01:32:07 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 31, 2019, 03:26:31 AM
Great photos and ends to the challenge. Hope you guys can hang on while the rest of us get through the last couple of days. :)
Day 28:
(http://i.imgur.com/vi6ObeX.jpg)
Post by: Douglas on March 31, 2019, 05:26:46 AM
:like:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 31, 2019, 05:37:14 AM
Hay CAREFULL where you piont that pry bar G-Man. :pok: :pok:No worries. I am not prying into your business. :D
:like:
Post by: Kev D on March 31, 2019, 10:15:44 AM
Parcel opening duties for the final day of the challenge. New wellies for my 2yr old niece
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/7893/47504867221_f0cc800805_c.jpg)
Post by: Kev D on March 31, 2019, 10:26:15 AM
Time to give the CD a wipe over with ballistol and swap to a Surge ready for the April challenge.
I'll assign the 30 day badges to us all once everyone has finished the challenge :tu:
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 31, 2019, 10:38:03 AM
Congrats and thanks to all who took part in the challenge. This is the first time I've carried the CD for more than 1 day. It's been a good and capable tool, but I'd still take a Surge before it 99.9% of the time. I prefer the ergonomics and tool layout of the Surge over the CD.Thank you for everything, Kev! :salute:
Time to give the CD a wipe over with ballistol and swap to a Surge ready for the April challenge.
I'll assign the 30 day badges to us all once everyone has finished the challenge :tu:
See ya in the Surge thread in a couple of days. :)
Post by: Jaypeebee on March 31, 2019, 01:16:20 PM
Nice one BR :tu: :like:
I have to say watching this challenge has made me want
to get a CD one day if I can find one for a good price :salute:
Thinking the same thing myself Speedy :D
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 01:17:00 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 01:17:52 PM
Thinking the same thing myself Speedy :DI think it’s definitely worth getting one :tu:
Post by: Jaypeebee on March 31, 2019, 01:21:34 PM
I think it’s definitely worth getting one :tu:
Yeah, I've wanted one ever since they came out but they have not been readily available in this country!
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 01:31:58 PM
Yeah, I've wanted one ever since they came out but they have not been readily available in this country!I have seen the CD on eBay but I don’t like the price >:(
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 31, 2019, 02:01:44 PM
Bonus pics
So i assembled my bicycle today and heres few pics(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/aaf97ebcd3788b4d1fe6ad1b7f6b1451.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/e2276c90b439813838de34047efce56d.jpg) gonna post few more pics later today, now im gonna head and test my bicycle bit better
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 02:41:13 PM
I would say that is about a 14” frame ideal for off-roading :like: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2019, 04:21:19 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2019, 04:37:52 PM
Post by: ezdog on March 31, 2019, 05:01:01 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/e02c8fc3bd0b3eb4a43f4156d7cdb138.jpg)
Aling with tower Drive In Plate
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/843582b1bca2a50ed04625c23ea68404.jpg)
Post by: ezdog on March 31, 2019, 05:10:40 PM
I need the other hand for the camera/phone.
So I realize that my pics of this tool in action are greatly skewed by this limitation where I am not using another device to support the pic taking.
I really like the pliers on the CD as well as any other MT pliers that I have and for both the spring loading and the shape of the jaws. I tend to not use a MT as a blunt instrument but rather as a finer tool and if a blunt instrument is called for then I get one to do the job.
Likewise I do not use a MT for wiring really which is how I make a living but instead I make sure that I have the right tool for the job at hand.
The tools offered in the Vic tools are slick for sure and I wish that the CD had more of the same tools as the Vics and of course that they were as nicely finished too but it seems that the majority of my MT use is really as a Driver and there is no match in the MT universe that I have tried to the CD for that use.
I might try to find a decent way to carry my Spirit again but along with the Wera Telescopic Screwdriver too!
That would be about ideal if I can carry them both.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/b24788695f06064ca1eaaac046a3115f.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/b8d822b26d9cac9e2b3bb17daf7c64da.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/90f1e774d2416da19de8881376adc4d4.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 05:22:32 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 31, 2019, 07:19:02 PM
Thank you for everything, Kev! :salute:
See ya in the Surge thread in a couple of days. :)
:cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 07:40:35 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 31, 2019, 09:18:07 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2019, 09:22:41 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 31, 2019, 09:38:04 PM
Looking forward to the Surge challenge tomorrow :cheers: :like:
I'm ready. Handover has occurred
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7833/40543260523_7081ca61d0_c.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2019, 09:50:25 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 31, 2019, 10:21:05 PM
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 10:36:54 PM
Post by: Kev D on March 31, 2019, 11:44:43 PM
Looking forward to see you in the challenge tomorrow Kev :cheers: :like:
I've got the blinds to fix in my new office and 3 sockets to install so a few uses for it already planned. Hopefully I can find out what's wrong with one of the windows that should open and fix that to.
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 11:54:56 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 01, 2019, 01:43:09 AM
Face-Off coming soon. :sa:
(http://i.imgur.com/ehHbI6h.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 01, 2019, 01:49:06 AM
Post by: Douglas on April 01, 2019, 03:52:36 AM
Day 29
(https://i.imgur.com/dndIHruh.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 01, 2019, 04:09:29 AM
Post by: Wspeed on April 01, 2019, 12:27:32 PM
Post by: Kev D on April 01, 2019, 04:16:54 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on April 01, 2019, 06:19:31 PM
Nice bicycle Antti I like the small frame
I would say that is about a 14” frame ideal for off-roading :like: :tu:
Body is about 15” and its actually good for off-roading what i tested yesterday.
Only Tools Matters
Post by: Wspeed on April 01, 2019, 07:01:31 PM
Definitely looks a great bike for off-roading Antti :like: :tu:
Post by: Douglas on April 02, 2019, 03:09:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/5jMnM0ph.jpg)
I have to say this has probably been the toughest challenge I've done so far. Other than flipping out the pliars as a fidgett toy I never realy got the appeal of the Center Drive. It's even larger than the Surge, has fewer features, a smaller grip with the pliars and I definately found out I DO NOT like spring loaded pliars. Please don't get me wrong it did everthing I asked it to and did it well enough. It is just to big and all that size only to gain a 1/4 driver, while sacrificing scissors, chisel, wire stripper dedicated can opener, wood saw, hack saw that are all contained in a smaller package on the Spirit or equaly sized Swisstool with an added 9inch/23cm ruler and ALL outside opening tools. When compaired to the Wave/ Surge you lose dedicated can opener, hacksaw, wood saw/ saw blade exchanger wider pliar jaws larger wire cutter, wire stripper, 4 outside opening tool two of wich are OHO. It's great to see the CD did so well for every one else in the challenge and it never let me down. It just isn't for me. Now I have to decide if it would memorialize MusicMen better staying with me or moving on to some one who although they may have never encountered or known MM would still appreciate the CD's unique design and use it regularly.
Post by: Douglas on April 02, 2019, 03:14:16 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 02, 2019, 05:16:52 AM
Day 30:
Unfortunately the CD never saw any use from being with me to get our new family member. But, I did take this grainy photo.
(http://i.imgur.com/vceOEXg.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on April 02, 2019, 12:29:34 PM
Post by: Wspeed on April 02, 2019, 12:31:01 PM
And congratulations with your puppy GLBM :cheers:
Post by: Kev D on April 02, 2019, 04:15:14 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 02, 2019, 04:47:37 PM
And good end to the challenge.
A few short thoughts on the CD from my perspective:
I feel the CD is a good tool overall. I like the ruggedness, tool selection(for certain purposes), and OHO driver/knife/pliers. The bit holder has excellent reach without using any extra doo-dads to extend it(like the Surge, Wave, SwissTools, and most other Gerbers). The knife blade is a good shape/length and has decent edge retention(in the 420 class anyway). The pliers are quite good. Not a big fan of the carbide cutters, but non-abuse work use could not break them. Jaws seemed slightly misaligned, but that never caused an issue and apparently isn't a common issue with the CD. Gerber file is O.K, which I do like consistent files on tools(hate getting used to one style file and having to learn another - gerber files, since the mid 1990s have been almost identical). Awl worked very well and functioned as a reamer(which the swisstool and surge awls don't do well). The nail puller....meh...makes a cool bottle opener, but I hesitated to remove nails from hard woods, because the fulcrum is at the plastic lock tab. The SE blade is meh as well. Works as advertised, but could be sharper for sure.
The fit and finish are good for a tool made to be beaten on. The price is reasonable considering it is fully US made and has thoughtful engineering.
I agree with Douglas on the size being too big, but honestly, most guys who like that sort of tool aren't worried about the thickness. It just means you'll be less likely to have it slide out of your hand than a slippery tool. :rofl:
All in all, it covered 95% of my needs at work. And I can't really ask for more, because of the OHO-locking driver/blade/pliers(which eat up tool realty). It is the only tool to offer true(not worn in or manipulated) OHO 1/4" driver/blade/pliers. Anyone knows of another tool with that, please correct me.
Post by: Wspeed on April 02, 2019, 05:05:38 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 02, 2019, 05:17:33 PM
Nice one GLBM :cheers: :like:Thanks, W! :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 02, 2019, 05:23:40 PM
Best of luck to everyone on the Surge Challenge! I'm off to Buck 110 land!
Congratulations on your badge Douglas :cheers:
And congratulations with your puppy GLBM :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on April 02, 2019, 05:28:10 PM
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 02, 2019, 06:24:10 PM
:iagree:. Great job everyone and thanks for a great challenge! Part of the fun of doing a challenge is the chance to evaluate a tool for its strengths and weaknesses. I think we did a great job doing just that here.
Best of luck to everyone on the Surge Challenge! I'm off to Buck 110 land!
Thanks, Barry! Great participating with you as well! :cheers: