What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?

Freudian Frog · **Reply #480 on:** December 09, 2009, 05:55:11 AM

Quote from: Shane769 on December 08, 2009, 10:29:41 PM

Tried to take apart a coffee machine that was all jammed up, but realized half way through that I didn't have any security bits to take the rest of it apart I know eh? security bits... on a coffe machine... . From what I did get off though...

10/10 for the Surge and bit kit.

Well you know... wouldn't want your coffee or coffee machine tampered with...

seagullplayer · **Reply #481 on:** December 09, 2009, 03:35:59 PM

I am really liking my Stanley it has been a few weeks now and I find a use for it everyday at work and at home.

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

Used the file on my hatchet last weekend!

Repaired a banding machine here at work yesterday.

Holding up fine so far.

turbov21 · **Reply #482 on:** December 09, 2009, 05:22:50 PM

Technically it was last night, but still...I used my LM Sideclip and Squirt E4 to strip wires on a project of mine.

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

I'm glad I got in on that group buy.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #483 on:** December 09, 2009, 07:43:34 PM

Today was a vacation day home on the farm. With real winter coming tomorrow (lows in the teen's F (-5 to -10C) ), there were several barn projects that needed attention.

One of the automatic waterers was kicking the breaker. I needed to remove the cage and unbolt the heating unit.

Used the Charge for pliers duty, and the Atwood Funnybone for all the nuts EXCEPT one which required the Guppie. Forty minutes later, I had replaced the broken insulators and ready for the cold!

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

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

Winter? Bring it!

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

Shane769 · **Reply #484 on:** December 09, 2009, 08:22:30 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on December 09, 2009, 07:43:34 PM

Today was a vacation day home on the farm. With real winter coming tomorrow (lows in the teen's F (-5 to -10C) ), there were several barn projects that needed attention.

One of the automatic waterers was kicking the breaker. I needed to remove the cage and unbolt the heating unit.
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Used the Charge for pliers duty, and the Atwood Funnybone for all the nuts EXCEPT one which required the Guppie. Forty minutes later, I had replaced the broken insulators and ready for the cold!

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

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

Winter? Bring it!

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

Good job! Sounds like a fun day in my books

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #485 on:** December 10, 2009, 04:14:07 AM

I was at McCormick&Schmitts for dinner and the rolls were crusty, and I couldn't cut my roll with the regular dinner kn ife. So I used the serrated blade on my LM Juice XE6.

The roll didn't know what hit it!!

rp252 · **Reply #486 on:** December 10, 2009, 04:34:51 AM

Whipped out the old K502x and got the screwdriver to work today opening a sink unit to sort the plumbing. The bottle opener was just the right shape to pry a cover off, saving the knife from prying duties

. The karabiner kept the tool in easy reach whilst I wasn't using it.

In fact, the only part of it I didn't use was the knife...

Anthony · **Reply #487 on:** December 10, 2009, 04:50:30 AM

I used the pliers of my ST300 to unscrew two busted lightbulbs out of a chandelier.

cliosguy · **Reply #488 on:** December 15, 2009, 12:50:44 AM

ST300 to give service to an old cisco router

DaveK · **Reply #489 on:** December 15, 2009, 01:01:59 AM

Used my Charge and Micra to replace the 12v transformer and associated wiring on a kitchen spotlight.

And my UKPK to open the box

rp252 · **Reply #490 on:** December 15, 2009, 11:19:35 PM

Used to ST300 to put up a magnetic knife rack:
Awl to make the holes
Screwdriver to... well, do I really need to explain

Did a great job.

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

Then I used the ST300 again as a makeshift paperweight

TxSxB · **Reply #491 on:** December 18, 2009, 05:22:25 AM

I used my MP600 today to put together bottle bins (for bottle return machines) it worked well as a hammer, a prybar, an ice pick and most amazingly of all SOME PLIERS!!!!, It also opened a box that came in the mail, cleaned my nails, and opened sugar packets for my coffee.

Andy

Oh and I used the phillips driver a bit.

Mike 56 · **Reply #492 on:** December 20, 2009, 03:44:47 AM

I went to Walmart to buy two bikes to donate to a Christmas toy drive. They did not have any put togather. So i ended up putting the bikes togather with my small Tinker and my Spirit.
Mike

GraysonK · **Reply #493 on:** December 20, 2009, 05:59:13 AM

Used the backspring phillips on the Tinker to take apart the vacuum to replace a broken belt. Worked like a charm.

Sazabi · **Reply #494 on:** December 20, 2009, 06:37:25 PM

Used my Spirit X to remove the mirror from the back of a dresser so we could rearrange my parents' bedroom, then later used my Explorer Plus (or was it the Cadet or OHT?) on something else.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #495 on:** December 20, 2009, 07:29:05 PM

Well, if you can call a snowshovel a"multitool", then I was using my snowshovel to dig my car out of knee deep snow!!

GraysonK · **Reply #496 on:** December 20, 2009, 08:25:55 PM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on December 20, 2009, 07:29:05 PM

Well, if you can call a snowshovel a"multitool", then I was using my snowshovel to dig my car out of knee deep snow!!

Sure it's a multitool...You can scoop, scrape, cut roots, pound things, pry things, and dig things...could be used as weapon, that's like 7 functions right there...so +1 on the shovel. LOL!

AHB · **Reply #497 on:** December 20, 2009, 08:26:58 PM

Quote from: GraysonK on December 20, 2009, 08:25:55 PM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on December 20, 2009, 07:29:05 PM
Well, if you can call a snowshovel a"multitool", then I was using my snowshovel to dig my car out of knee deep snow!!
Sure it's a multitool...You can scoop, scrape, cut roots, pound things, pry things, and dig things...could be used as weapon, that's like 7 functions right there...so +1 on the shovel. LOL!

Does it come with a pocketclip...

turbov21 · **Reply #498 on:** December 21, 2009, 02:53:09 AM

Well, it wasn't my multitool, but I got to use my LM c301 a good bit today, opened a couple of bags and used the serrated edge to make accessing boxed cans a bit easier.

Normally I don't like serrated blades, but I'm starting to see just how useful they are.

RaptorMan · **Reply #499 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:30:52 AM

We had an early xmas today with one side of the family so the Spirit was used quite a bit. I opened boxes installed batteries those sort of things.

Swiss Man · **Reply #500 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:43:30 AM

Today was the Christmas play. "Don't let the Grinch steal your Christmas." Throughout the last couple weeks I have used the Wave quite often.

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

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

DaveK · **Reply #501 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:45:13 AM

I used a Spirit to adjust a toilet cystern and replace yet more spot-lights / transformers. I used the UKPK to strip some old insulation tape whilst remaking connections and to open some fiddly packets.

I also used the Spirit to open a bottle of beer, although it took me an age to find the bottle opener $:-\$ I got there in the end though.

yud · **Reply #502 on:** December 21, 2009, 09:30:35 PM

I uesd my Campion's magnifying glass to look at a $5 and $20 bills. Did you know that on the back of the 5 it list just hampshire not new hampshire, on the lincoln memorial

Zed · **Reply #503 on:** December 21, 2009, 10:16:25 PM

well i fixed my pc chair, took a few screws out of my computer desk i didnt need, i fixed the door on my oven, and the main thin i fixed my daughters dressing up box, thew

paul

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #504 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:27:11 PM

Victorinox Elmer, for wrapping poxy Xmas pressies

Magnus · **Reply #505 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:21:02 PM

Used my minathor today to unpack a chest of draws i had delivered, practically had to cut the whole bloody box apart to get it out. Other than that I opened a few other parcels and just cracked open a bottle of perry

DaveK · **Reply #506 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:22:19 PM

I just used the hex driver on a Crunch to swap the clip on my UKPK to the other side.

Styerman · **Reply #507 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:26:44 PM

Used my Spirit and Alox Soldier to change and repack a cartridge in a shower tap .

Chris

texasflyfisher · **Reply #508 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:22:12 AM

Used the large screwdriver tip of the Alox Soldier to pry open a can of paint to paint some interior doors. I used the awl on the Alox Soldier to gently scrape some excess paint that came in contact with a door knob.

Zack · **Reply #509 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:36:04 AM

I used my raker to open a can of homemade habanero sauce.

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