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Gerber Tools / Re: MP challenge next month? (And maybe something more specific)

« Last post by Juan el Boricua on Today at 05:32:34 PM »

Day 4


Apparently, this will be "the most" I'll be doing today; the coffee grinder needed maintenance so, the blunt Pro Scout came out .
 

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The scissors helped with the "maintenance sticker":

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Leatherman Tools / Re: * Supertool Saturday *

« Last post by LoopCutter on Today at 05:31:11 PM »

   that is great picture. 

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Leatherman Tools / Re: * Supertool Saturday *

« Last post by Vadim on Today at 05:17:15 PM »

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General Tool Discussion / Re: What tool did you carry today?

« Last post by customod on Today at 05:14:13 PM »

Today going strong with Explorer(Image removed from quote.)

Only Tools Matters

An explorer is missing from my collection but I've been considering one.

Went with a slightly modified MP600 today.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Spartan Saturday!

« Last post by IMR4198 on Today at 05:10:16 PM »

    See through blue.  Love that stuff, Barry.  I was dreading taking my weedwacker down the driveway to cut this morning.  Just when it looked dim, the rain started and bailed me out. 
     I have an ugly species of mint that grows in my yard.  I can mow one day and this stuff pops up to twice the level of the grass in just a couple of days.  Also hawkweed with its bright yellow flowers.  Looks like dandelion but taller.
     One day, researchers may find the ugly mint (purple dead nettle) is a valuable medicine and then I will sell all of mine and go buy an island somewhere.  It would be my luck for the unsightly things to die out from ugly mint blight before I could unload them.
      I liked your Barry on the mower photos.  Best wishes.  G 

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024

« Last post by Antti Lammi on Today at 05:05:47 PM »

Day 04 of 30

Used scissors today to trim my beard

Only Tools Matters

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by Explorer on Today at 04:42:43 PM »

 yes it's so many options it took me a good two weeks of research and hemming and hawing to decide what configuration to order. 

it all really boils down to what kind of emitters you like "warm" or "cool" but there are a ton of choices with varying tints and brightnesses. and then there's duel channel for the best of both worlds

the nichia 519a are popular for the warmer tints and the osram W2 emitters are popular for a cooler bright throwy beam.

as far as use case some of his lights could be used as practical tools but many of them are "hot rod lights" meaning they pump out a ton of lumens but will get hot quickly and not sustain the output for very long. kind of making them more of a toy than a tool. there's also some mixed opinions about how durable they are. but i've never owned a hanklight so i'll be sure to report back about how they perform etc.

this as the video that made me realize that i needed a DT8 and a DT8K in my life     

https://youtu.be/zSHO2Nfiyso?si=anyYoXOsF-CZlvES

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Leatherman Tools / Re: * Supertool Saturday *

« Last post by LoopCutter on Today at 04:37:09 PM »

ST Saturday 

In the Micra challenge.  And, the little fella, just had to puff up and show he was just as big as  the ST and was in charge today 🙄

Napoleon syndrome !

 

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I tried to let it go, as today will involve lots of drive time, the sitting and more drive time.  Oldest grandson graduation ceremony tonight from college.

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Leatherman Tools / Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge

« Last post by LoopCutter on Today at 04:33:36 PM »

Day 4

No need for the ST300 today, the Micra is demonstrating that it measures up…😜

 

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Will be ready, oldest grandson graduating from college this evening,  so travel and sitting😎

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The Break Room / Re: May the Fourth Be With You

« Last post by BPRoberts on Today at 04:24:07 PM »

If you've never checked them out, the radio dramas are pretty awesome.

Also available in MP3 for car listening convenience: https://archive.org/details/08Episode08DeathStarsTransit