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au Offline TheDude

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Multi-lite
on: May 09, 2014, 03:15:50 PM
Bought what looks like an original Multi-lite clam pack today. It was sitting there on the bottom shelf of the display case, looking all neglected. Did I make a big mistake?
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #1 on: May 09, 2014, 03:31:52 PM
Yes, horrible mistake.  I'll take it off your hands so you won't have to look at it and feel the shame. ;)  The Multi-lite is pretty cool IMO, neat concept that just didn't take off.  There's a few of us that have them here, and some including myself carry them on occasion.

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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #2 on: May 09, 2014, 03:34:11 PM
Quote from: jerseydevil on May 09, 2014, 03:31:52 PM
Yes, horrible mistake.  I'll take it off your hands so you won't have to look at it and feel the shame. ;)  The Multi-lite is pretty cool IMO, neat concept that just didn't take off.  There's a few of us that have them here, and some including myself carry them on occasion.

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+1 for the Multi-lite

Personally, I think there are good reasons why it never took off. Bad light, lots of unused room (primarily because all the tools are arranged on the same side). Still its pretty cool.
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #3 on: May 09, 2014, 03:38:41 PM
Definitely ....... send it on to me and I promise I won't tell anyone about what you did .......... :rofl:  (oops, I see JD beat me to it )

Actually, you did good  :tu:

They are a bit hard to find these days, and collectors like them because they are a "different".

All came with the feeble amber LED, so don't think replacing the batteries will fix the dim light.

There are a few different coloured plastic top pieces (most are black/grey or green/grey), and 4 (I think) variations in tool load:

Normal blade

Saw

Corkscrew

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« Last Edit: May 09, 2014, 03:40:17 PM by gregozedobe »
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #4 on: May 09, 2014, 03:40:59 PM
To be honest I mainly bought it cause I can't remember even seeing one up close before. Its not really worth pulling it apart for parts because it wasn't even that cheap. For some reason Gerbers are very collectable aren't they.
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #5 on: May 09, 2014, 04:19:00 PM
You did not make a mistake. They are collectible.
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #6 on: May 09, 2014, 04:30:01 PM
 :worthless:

They're neat and a lot larger than I had imagined.  Good find  :tu:
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #7 on: May 09, 2014, 04:58:21 PM
Definitely worth picking up IMO.  Not the most successful design I'd say, but it is an interesting piece.
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #8 on: May 09, 2014, 05:01:59 PM
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #9 on: May 09, 2014, 05:09:52 PM
I picked up 4 of these in the same situation,cool mt but not for me as no pliers,very collectable though  :salute:
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #10 on: May 09, 2014, 05:58:47 PM
I like the multi-lite.

it very well must have been my first real multitool. I was so young when I got it I don't remember. I don't know who even gave it to me. I'm assuming my dad for a birthday but I truly can't remember.

I've had a few I keep trading them off end up missing it so I get another.

I've had two different styles

one with a saw and one with serrated blade.


its a cool little box of a Tool that's so ugly its cute.

I'm sure I will own another one day.

congrats on the great find TheDude
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #11 on: May 09, 2014, 06:14:13 PM
Thanks again team. Pic soon.
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #12 on: May 09, 2014, 06:28:52 PM
I feel completely left out...

What is a multi-lite  ???
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #13 on: May 09, 2014, 06:31:59 PM
Quote from: sawman on May 09, 2014, 06:28:52 PM
I feel completely left out...

What is a multi-lite  ???

you have been missing out on one of my favorites

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=3048.0
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Re: Multi-lite
Reply #14 on: May 09, 2014, 06:35:58 PM
Quote from: JAfromMn on May 09, 2014, 06:31:59 PM
Quote from: sawman on May 09, 2014, 06:28:52 PM
I feel completely left out...

What is a multi-lite  ???

you have been missing out on one of my favorites

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=3048.0
Oh ya, I've known of those just not by that name :)
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