Looks like a 4th generation Multi-Plier (button-head screws on plier sliding mechanism, serrated blade instead of awl, round nut tool pivot). Not sure about the plier head - can't tell if it was the new or old style introduced in the 5th generation. Was there a 4.5 generation version with an updated plier head and without the rivet plier sliding mechanism?
Found this old girl Monday. A little work with a toothbrush and dish soap, a little wire wool, and a shot of WD-40, and she looks almost like new. Very similar to the model I gifted to a friend several years ago.Any ideas as to the production date and unofficial "series x, y, z" on this?
Quote from: neillcurrie on November 12, 2014, 04:17:34 PMFound this old girl Monday. A little work with a toothbrush and dish soap, a little wire wool, and a shot of WD-40, and she looks almost like new. Very similar to the model I gifted to a friend several years ago.Any ideas as to the production date and unofficial "series x, y, z" on this?You dirty, dirty, dirty boy...
Quote from: pfrsantos on November 13, 2014, 04:06:59 PMQuote from: neillcurrie on November 12, 2014, 04:17:34 PMFound this old girl Monday. A little work with a toothbrush and dish soap, a little wire wool, and a shot of WD-40, and she looks almost like new. Very similar to the model I gifted to a friend several years ago.Any ideas as to the production date and unofficial "series x, y, z" on this?You dirty, dirty, dirty boy... I wish I knew what you are so smuttily referring to
I just bought used Mr Pinchy, 2nd generation. It probably had not seen any lubrication since early 90's.What size of hex driver should I get to unscrew it?(Image removed from quote.)
It's a weird American size, not metric.
Okay, one more question: is it normal for Mr Pinchy's wire cutters to grind on each other?Otherwise, how can I stop that?
I'm not completely certain, but I think on that model the plier head tension is adjustable with a pin spanner.
Quote from: zoidberg on May 18, 2015, 04:17:13 AMI'm not completely certain, but I think on that model the plier head tension is adjustable with a pin spanner.It is on the one in the photo, so you could pull it apart, clean and lubricate the pivot, and clean up burrs (if any) on the inside (cutting edge) of the wire cutters while you've got it apart.
Hi I am new to the posting and a few Gerber questionsIn a couple of posts reference is made to early Gerber generations (1st-4th etc)are there articles and information on the site giving details and history( differences etc) Thanks
I happen to have one with the scissors. It is an odd one though, as it seems to have been half thought out, with the nail nicks all messed up etc. It also has "First Production Run" stamped on the handles. It is the only one that I have with scissors though.Here is a group shot of all the Gerbers that I have with the old style locking mechanism. Note that a Carolina and Winchester tools are included as they both have the same locking style. Not sure if Gerber made them or just licensed it out, but I have a suspicion that Gerber made them and just stamped their customer's name on the tools. I can be wrong though.(Image removed from quote.)Here, I played with the lighting to highlight the wording. Not that great of a photograph though.(Image removed from quote.)I quickly moved to a black background due to the results from above to show the details on the back of the handles.Here we have the First Edition Run.(Image removed from quote.)And the later model (Second in the first group shot).(Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: Chako on February 07, 2010, 02:26:35 PMI happen to have one with the scissors. It is an odd one though, as it seems to have been half thought out, with the nail nicks all messed up etc. It also has "First Production Run" stamped on the handles. It is the only one that I have with scissors though.Here is a group shot of all the Gerbers that I have with the old style locking mechanism. Note that a Carolina and Winchester tools are included as they both have the same locking style. Not sure if Gerber made them or just licensed it out, but I have a suspicion that Gerber made them and just stamped their customer's name on the tools. I can be wrong though.(Image removed from quote.)Here, I played with the lighting to highlight the wording. Not that great of a photograph though.(Image removed from quote.)I quickly moved to a black background due to the results from above to show the details on the back of the handles.Here we have the First Edition Run.(Image removed from quote.)And the later model (Second in the first group shot).(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
I think I have the second one can u help me out
Hello, I just recently picked up this Multi-plier from a local thrift shop and out of curiosity was trying to figure out the history of it. So I did a little bit of research and I discovered that it was going to be a bit more difficult than first I assumed haha. After I discovered this forum I came up with my best-educated guess that it is a Version 2 but I could also be way off. Any insight on when this guy was made or the Version it's apart of would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance.
I hope I captured everything you wanted to check out. If not feel free to point out what I missed and ill post what you need. Unfortunately, it seems that two of the tools were broken when I bought it but I can't complain for what I picked it up for haha.