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Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
on: October 05, 2013, 12:48:45 AM
OK, overall I prefer used cheap finds, especially when speaking of SAKs.  Granted I have a Charge TTi, but I for the most part love the $4 SAK, or the flea market/ebay cheapies.  I may drool over limited editions, or short runs, but I cannot justify that type of purchase.

Since I try to collect cheap, I cannot fathom the idea of a display that costs as much as I put into this hobby in six months.

so I went to the thrift store, spent $9 on 4 items, then I spent $3 on some spray paint.

I bought 2 Display ledges one is exactly the picture below, and the other is similar.



I also bought 2 of these 30 Cassette tape holders



Next I took the back off of both cassette tape holders, and removed every other slat to double the individual storage spot height.

Then I mounted each cassette holder to a ledge, and put hooks on the bottom of one of them.
Next I spray painted them.

I should have taken pictures before filling them up, or even as I was building these, but excitement displaced my common sense.

so here is my collection, in my budget display system (2 pieces)



now the lower left one is my SAKs, and hte upper right is my other stuff, except I have my 58mm SAKs hanging from the hooks on the bottom






now the breakdown



1.  troubleshooter {removed Marlboro scales and added Black Plus scales}
2.  SwissChamp
3.  Cybertool 41
4.  Pioneer
5.  MiniChamp
6.  Classic
7.  Classic
8.  Champion {Circa 1985}
9.  Explorer {circa 1976}
10. Super Tinker
11. Climber
12. Camper
13. Hiker
14. Compact {x2, the second is behind the one seen}
15. McKinley Camo Scales
16. Standard Eco
17. Bantam
18. Recruit II
19. Salesman
20. Ambassador
21. Executive
22. Wenger Commander
23. Wenger traveler
24. Wenger Crusader




The 4.5" tools will not fit inside my display, but I can work around that.

1.  My new SwissTool
2.  Gerber MP600 with replaceable cutters
3.  Surge
4.  Wingman
5.  Wire-cutter multitool
6.  Micra with red plastic shell
7.  Micra
8.  Micra
9.  Squirt S4 (Blue)
10. Squirt ES4 (Black)
11. Squirt P4 (Blue)
12. Squirt PS4 (Blue)
13. Blast
14. Case Knife 1982
15. Kick
16. Case knife 1977
17. Juice XE6
18. Charge TTi
19. Charge AL
20. Rebar
21. SuperTool 300


Most of my tools are second hand,however, that does not bother me at all.

well, that is my Collection, and that is my cheapo display system.

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #1 on: October 05, 2013, 12:53:57 AM
Nice work mate! :hatsoff:, although I think scrawling on your wall in black marker looks a bit crap  :P


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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #2 on: October 05, 2013, 12:56:07 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on October 05, 2013, 12:53:57 AM
Nice work mate! :hatsoff:, although I think scrawling on your wall in black marker looks a bit crap  :P


 :rofl:

nice,  I had to read read the thread to figure out what you meant.  that was a good one!     :rofl:
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #3 on: October 05, 2013, 01:05:32 AM
looks great Detron  :tu:  very imaginative how you managed to make some very nice displays for your collection. 
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #4 on: October 05, 2013, 01:08:46 AM
Quote from: Aloha007 on October 05, 2013, 01:05:32 AM
looks great Detron  :tu:  very imaginative how you managed to make some very nice displays for your collection.

well, I did not want to use too muck SAK/MT money on displaying it.

thank you very much.  ;)
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #5 on: October 05, 2013, 01:34:43 AM
That looks good.
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #6 on: October 05, 2013, 01:41:04 AM
That's pretty sweet detron! Nice collection you have too :tu:  There's nothing wrong with going with used tools either, most of mine came to me in used condition as well.


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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #7 on: October 05, 2013, 01:56:37 AM
I like it. :2tu: I love the repurpose of the cassette holders.

Nice collection too. :salute:
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #8 on: October 05, 2013, 02:02:50 AM
I put a link to this over in my Budget Up cycle thread too
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46727.new.html#new

I like reuse or repurpose
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #9 on: October 05, 2013, 02:40:03 AM
 :2tu: Excellent!!!
I like the McKinley. I thought it was a Camo Spartan like mine. :D
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #10 on: October 05, 2013, 03:05:52 AM
Quote from: CanadianLMfan on October 05, 2013, 02:40:03 AM
:2tu: Excellent!!!
I like the McKinley. I thought it was a Camo Spartan like mine. :D

I got that Camo McKinley at the flea Market for $10.  I just thought I had an optional partially serrated blade for a month or so, then I found the McKinley on SAKWiki.  so that is technically my coolest piece in many ways.

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #11 on: October 05, 2013, 03:30:51 AM
Very nice.  I'd be a little concerned about displaying them all.  My wife is very patient but the display might push her over the top!  Maybe a small cabinet and "circulate" them once in a while.

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Reply #12 on: October 05, 2013, 03:50:55 AM
That's a great display method :tu:

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #13 on: October 05, 2013, 03:53:37 AM
Quote from: jcs0001 on October 05, 2013, 03:30:51 AM
Very nice.  I'd be a little concerned about displaying them all.  My wife is very patient but the display might push her over the top!  Maybe a small cabinet and "circulate" them once in a while.

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this is on the basement wall two feet from the keyboard I am sitting at now
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #14 on: October 05, 2013, 03:54:58 AM
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That's a great display method :tu:

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #15 on: October 05, 2013, 03:57:16 AM

Quote from: detron on October 05, 2013, 03:54:58 AM
Quote from: Nhoj on October 05, 2013, 03:50:55 AM
That's a great display method :tu:

thanks!
Not to mention the collection is greatly :drool: worthy!

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #16 on: October 05, 2013, 04:09:04 AM
Quote from: Nhoj on October 05, 2013, 03:57:16 AM

Quote from: detron on October 05, 2013, 03:54:58 AM
Quote from: Nhoj on October 05, 2013, 03:50:55 AM
That's a great display method :tu:

thanks!
Not to mention the collection is greatly :drool: worthy!

To me it is  :drool: worthy, until I window shop other collections on MT.O
I do love my collection and I am glad others share theirs.
Chako's drawer shots are harder to look away from than the picture below



but I am a budget collector, and I try to show restrain and only buy when the price is right.
when I look on ebay, I look at newly listed, buy it now, and look for people who have awesome prices.
after that I will look around, but I strive for the amazing price only.

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #17 on: October 05, 2013, 08:48:49 AM
I am more interested in that NIP transformers you have!!
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #18 on: October 05, 2013, 10:37:51 AM
WOW ! feckin awesome Detron, but anyone can see you have 'IT' bad !!! I think this will expand somewhat and quicker than you have any control over  :rofl:

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #19 on: October 05, 2013, 11:29:08 AM
Nice collection and a great job  :salute:

(You have me thinking about cutting stuff up around here now   >:D )
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #20 on: October 05, 2013, 01:05:53 PM
Quote from: Metropolicity on October 05, 2013, 08:48:49 AM
I am more interested in that NIP transformers you have!!

Don't forget the Star Wars figures he has too....

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #21 on: October 05, 2013, 02:09:36 PM
I agree. Lets see more photos of your other collections.  :gimme:

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #22 on: October 05, 2013, 03:51:12 PM
Transformers and other toys photos comming doon

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #23 on: October 05, 2013, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: Chako on October 05, 2013, 02:09:36 PM
I agree. Lets see more photos of your other collections.  :gimme:




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Quote from: Metropolicity on October 05, 2013, 08:48:49 AM
I am more interested in that NIP transformers you have!!

Don't forget the Star Wars figures he has too....

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Quote from: Metropolicity on October 05, 2013, 08:48:49 AM
I am more interested in that NIP transformers you have!!

pictures here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,47628.0.html
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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #24 on: October 24, 2013, 12:41:22 AM
Great display method - the best part is the miscellaneous items and carabiners hanging from the underside!

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Re: Detron's Collection and the $12.00 Display system
Reply #25 on: October 24, 2013, 06:50:39 AM
Quote from: Foos on October 24, 2013, 12:41:22 AM
Great display method - the best part is the miscellaneous items and carabiners hanging from the underside!

Thanks, and that is where I hang typical the SAKs I carry most.
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