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Title: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: nezza33 on August 22, 2008, 09:31:12 PM
I did.I used my Solo to open a package that held my Soldier.Hehe
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Spoonrobot on August 22, 2008, 10:44:24 PM
Yeah, but I would have preferred not to.  >:(

Right when I mounted up on my bike and was leaving class on one side of campus to head to the other side of campus for the next class my chain popped off and wedged itself between the frame and the gears. This has happened once before and it required a long punch and a hammer to get the chain freed. Being that I had neither one of this things I ended up using the pliers on my KickMod to twist, pry and eventually pull the chain free. All while a stream of very attractive college ladies strolled by on the way to their next class.

After getting it all squared away I used some of the alcohol pads I keep in my wallet to help remove the grime from my fingers. It didn't help very much though, looks like I got in a fight with an ink bottle and lost. Bright side was that I avoided a 30 minute walk so I suppose it worked out okay.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 22, 2008, 10:46:04 PM
It's always a complete sod when bike chains do that >:(
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: jock1 on August 23, 2008, 01:25:59 AM
I didn't but the weeman used my Swisschamp to to repair one of his toy cars and put new batteries in it repairs were nothing too technical but I was a proud Dad .Self reliance is not a sin ;)
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 23, 2008, 01:32:50 AM
Got a good point there Jock- perhaps the modern equivalent should be "Change the batteries in a kid's toys and get peace for an hour.  Teach him to change his own batteries and get peace for life!"  :D

Def
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Leatherman123 on August 23, 2008, 02:17:43 AM
I used my SURGE to open a package containing my BO Spirit S! I also used the scissors to cut a few price tags..
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Offroad on August 23, 2008, 02:25:33 AM
Used my Charge XTI to open a package i got in the mail, and the plier on some steel wire.
and the foil cutter on my Juice pro to open some boxes
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Anthony on August 23, 2008, 02:30:40 AM
I used my SURGE to open a package containing my BO Spirit S! I also used the scissors to cut a few price tags..

There's a BO Spirit S?
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Leatherman123 on August 23, 2008, 02:32:12 AM
Yessir, http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-SwissTool-Spirit-Oxidized/dp/B000VY6E78/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t/002-3844049-9010411
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Rodion on August 23, 2008, 03:33:29 AM
Used both of my flashlights - the 2AA one on my way to work, the microlight - on my way back. Boy, Vic sure does make them bright! Used the Camper to scare off small animals.

Did I mention there's a jackal-and-boar-infested stretch of woods between me and my workplace?
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: I'm Still Bison on August 23, 2008, 04:47:14 AM
Used both of my flashlights - the 2AA one on my way to work, the microlight - on my way back. Boy, Vic sure does make them bright! Used the Camper to scare off small animals.

Did I mention there's a jackal-and-boar-infested stretch of woods between me and my workplace?


That's a switch.Most people have to go to work before they encounter jackals.I guess your workday is a piece of cake compared to the commute.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Sea Monster on August 23, 2008, 08:21:03 AM
There's a big forest between me & work too, but the dead bodies suggest we as Man (with car) are winning the war.


I've yet to do anything useful with my tools today.

But I'm about to service my zippo, I can use my SAK to take out the screw, cut the wick, & open the damned fluid spout.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: nezza33 on August 23, 2008, 09:01:18 AM
I didn't but the weeman used my Swisschamp to to repair one of his toy cars and put new batteries in it repairs were nothing too technical but I was a proud Dad .Self reliance is not a sin ;)
You should be proud mate!I an when my step son comes up to borrow tools :)
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Sea Monster on August 23, 2008, 11:36:03 AM
Quote
You should be proud mate!I an when my step son comes up to borrow tools

I know a certain step son who gets nothing but dirty looks & foul language when he turns up to borrow tools!  >:(
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 23, 2008, 02:41:03 PM
I used my SURGE to open a package containing my BO Spirit S! I also used the scissors to cut a few price tags..

There's a BO Spirit S?

BO Spirit S (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=35)

Def
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Anthony on August 23, 2008, 03:09:14 PM
I used my SURGE to open a package containing my BO Spirit S! I also used the scissors to cut a few price tags..

There's a BO Spirit S?

BO Spirit S (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=35)

Def

I'm a dummy...I thought the S was the model with scissors :think:  I should know better as I own a BO Spirit S myself...and have owned a regular Spirit!
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: EZ822 on August 23, 2008, 04:35:24 PM
I used the needle nose on my Juice Pro to remove the cap of a broken light bulb from a lamp socket.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: appletree_man on August 23, 2008, 06:07:25 PM
Used my PST II to measure a picture frame for my girlfriend  :D
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: NeitherExtreme on August 23, 2008, 06:40:21 PM
Had a campfire/cook-out last night, so I had plenty of chances... Zippo started the fire, Juice S2 made some roasting sticks and opened some packages, Photon Freedom used throughout. I guess it pays to carry all this stuff around, at least for such occasions. :)
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Leatherman123 on August 23, 2008, 06:48:24 PM
Luke, it always pays off to carry all that stuff around!
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Swiss Man on August 24, 2008, 12:46:48 AM
Scraper blade on Spirit to remove tape residue from temp. plate on car (two years ago).

Pioneer blade to turn on box fan after son broke knob off.

Son borrowed "clipped" OH Sentinal for work because he forgot his knife at home. (he is going thru retraining this weekend).

Use SAKs so often really don't even notice it anymore.

Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Sea Monster on August 24, 2008, 03:09:53 AM
SAK to cut off window seal on car & scrape out rust.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Swiss Man on August 26, 2008, 01:02:26 AM
Son broke off the knob on the box fan, so I took a two liter cap and my Pioneer awl and drill a hole and now I have a knob again.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Tarrodemierda on August 26, 2008, 01:05:45 AM
Supertool to hold a just welded stainless steel race muffler for my honda monkey  :D,so i dont burn my fingers while i took under a runnin cold water
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: gafftapegreenia on August 26, 2008, 02:14:17 AM
I use my EDC's all the time, I couldn't keep count, or if I did, it would be a long list.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: jock1 on August 26, 2008, 03:21:21 PM
Used both of my flashlights - the 2AA one on my way to work, the microlight - on my way back. Boy, Vic sure does make them bright! Used the Camper to scare off small animals.

Did I mention there's a jackal-and-boar-infested stretch of woods between me and my workplace?
What part of the world do come from mate? are you allowed to hunt the boar?
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: NutSAK on August 26, 2008, 03:34:44 PM
Yeah, but I would have preferred not to.  >:(

Right when I mounted up on my bike and was leaving class on one side of campus to head to the other side of campus for the next class my chain popped off and wedged itself between the frame and the gears. This has happened once before and it required a long punch and a hammer to get the chain freed.

Spoon, you may want to adjust the low stop on your front deraileur a bit tighter.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Rodion on August 26, 2008, 04:48:48 PM
Used both of my flashlights - the 2AA one on my way to work, the microlight - on my way back. Boy, Vic sure does make them bright! Used the Camper to scare off small animals.

Did I mention there's a jackal-and-boar-infested stretch of woods between me and my workplace?
What part of the world do come from mate? are you allowed to hunt the boar?

Mount Carmel, Israel.

Haven't really checked hunting regulations... I suppose I could claim self-defense, as these things are bloody huge.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: jock1 on August 27, 2008, 07:19:51 PM
Used both of my flashlights - the 2AA one on my way to work, the microlight - on my way back. Boy, Vic sure does make them bright! Used the Camper to scare off small animals.

Did I mention there's a jackal-and-boar-infested stretch of woods between me and my workplace?
What part of the world do come from mate? are you allowed to hunt the boar?

Mount Carmel, Israel.

Haven't really checked hunting regulations... I suppose I could claim self-defense, as these things are bloody huge.
From what I have seen on tv that is a beautiful part of the world If you decide to hunt the boar don't mess about I have read of some horrible injuries inflicted by "dead "boars
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Swiss Man on August 29, 2008, 10:10:40 PM
Does taking it out of your pocket, admiring it while playing with the blades then sighing thinking about the quality, usefullness and good looks, count as using it? 

If so then I "use" mine quite often. :D
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Anthony on September 04, 2008, 04:02:53 AM
Used my Skeletool CX for the first time today (got it yesterday).  Maybe I'm used to my Spyderco, but the blade is kind of uncomfortable to get out, but after some graphite lube it's getting better...I'm sure it will wear in with use.

Anyways I used the screwdriver on it to remove my CD radio bracket in my car...I expected it to be awkward but I used it in the L shape and it worked great!  Also used the pliers to peel off some duct tape that held the antenna cable the the frame of the car :)
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: cgk on September 04, 2008, 05:44:05 AM
j-sews had a tip for de-sticking the Skeletool.  If you search for it you should find it.  I did it and it makes a big difference.
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: jdailey4206966 on September 07, 2008, 01:49:05 AM
Almost every day! I am always using it, and so is my boss at work, think he needs to get his own though :D
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Anthony on October 08, 2008, 04:58:31 AM
Was geared up all day at work and didn't use a damn thing until I got home and opened a can of Manwich with my Vic Soldier :D
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Splat on October 08, 2008, 06:29:02 AM
Manwich... oh man, I remember that stuff. I prefer the real deal, not the canned stuff, but it still ain't bad. Better than k-rats!  :o 

Ok, today I used my Cybertool 34's pliers to disengage a rusted nut on a lawnmower. They open up pretty good. I just was able to get the end-most teeth on her but that was enough to get her moving. Used the phillips/driver to remove a bolt from some shelving on my p/t job. We're already putting up Christmas stuff. Friggin' retail.  >:(   Used both the big and small knives to cut open some zip ties and other junk. Used the awl to punch out a frozen bolt within a piece of tubing. I was going to use the eyeglass driver but when I saw it was bigger than that I thought of the awl. It handled that just fine. I gotta tell you, I love having all these tools but without the weight of a full-dress multi. I'm lovin' my SAK.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Did you put EDC to work today?
Post by: Anthony on October 09, 2008, 01:07:37 AM
Manwich... oh man, I remember that stuff. I prefer the real deal, not the canned stuff, but it still ain't bad. Better than k-rats!  :o 

I don't even know how to make what that Manwich sauce represents :think:  Tomato sause, peppers, tabasco...what else is in it? 

Back on topic for a minute :D

Been EDCing my Powerlock the past few days..glad I did.  The compound leverage really came in handy when I was turning two long rusty bolts out of a brick wall (they once held up a sign).

Pulled and pryed some big box staples out of the staple gun with the SOG to...plier heads twisted a good quarter inch out of place and still worked like new.