Little Boy and Fat Man

JAfromMn · **Reply #870 on:** June 27, 2014, 03:42:32 AM

If I had to kick out a twenty every time I should have gotten /missed a pic of be a very poor man.

I wish I could get more in action shots.

hopefully the new phone I'm getting "galaxy 5 active" will live up to all the stuff I've heard about its camera. It stakes a bunch of shots at once so I can pick the best one. That Is just what I need it to do

I bet I've posted maybe a quarter or less of the pics I've taken for this topic.

its hard to work with one hand and get a good pic with the other.

edit

I just reread my post lol

I was complaining about taking a pic with one hand a working with the other.

my first real review "the out topic" I did mostly with one hand. That was hard. Lol I had to ask my co worker to take pics.

JAfromMn · **Reply #871 on:** June 27, 2014, 07:43:29 PM

I've cut down a half a dozen small trees and cut part if a plastic barrel in half and I want to say that the extra length on the fat man tools compared to the rebar makes a big difference.

the fatter handles also helped but the extra length makes the biggest difference.

JAfromMn · **Reply #872 on:** June 28, 2014, 01:59:34 AM

After I got the trees cut and the plastic barrel put in around a metal barrel we put around the water ports the homes hook up to I got to put the fat man to use trying to keep the tractor running.

he tightened up the wires going into the starter loosened and tightened some file fitting to bleed air out of the fuel system, and removed a few nuts to change our the air cleaner. Its still not running right . I'm thinking someone put something in the fuel while we were on break or something.

that was the last day of work during this review.

Fat Man has done everything I needed and never let me down .

I would recommend a st300 to anyone who needs a good tool for serious work.

Il try do a some up of both tool with some comparison pics Monday

this has been a good review.

Monrogue · **Reply #873 on:** June 28, 2014, 02:49:18 AM

Indeed it has Joel. I've enjoyed it very much

JAfromMn · **Reply #874 on:** June 28, 2014, 06:55:57 AM

I enjoyed making it.

it not over yet..

I'm going to mail off the rebar Wednesday.

Il keep you all posted on how the warranty work goes.

JAfromMn · **Reply #875 on:** June 28, 2014, 07:01:52 AM

Sorry for the poor spelling today.

this phone is acting up and possibly a hint of operator error.

I should reread my posts better.

sawman · **Reply #876 on:** June 28, 2014, 04:28:22 PM

Are you going to mark the BO Rebar as sentimental so you get the same one back or does it matter?

JAfromMn · **Reply #877 on:** June 28, 2014, 09:30:59 PM

Quote from: sawman on June 28, 2014, 04:28:22 PM

Are you going to mark the BO Rebar as sentimental so you get the same one back or does it matter?

I'm still undecided.

if I was going to retire it I would just keep it the way it is

I plan on using it so I don't know. It would be cool to keep using little boy but a new replacement would also be nice.

I don't know .

what would you do Steve?

kirk13 · **Reply #878 on:** June 28, 2014, 10:27:48 PM

I know the question wasn't directed at me,but I'd want him repaired! It adds character,strengthens your bond with him...hell,not to do it would be like sending to the vets to be put down!

Sorry,it's been a long day,and I'm a bit

emotion..

..al

JAfromMn · **Reply #879 on:** June 28, 2014, 10:37:37 PM

Quote from: kirk13 on June 28, 2014, 10:27:48 PM

I know the question wasn't directed at me,but I'd want him repaired! It adds character,strengthens your bond with him...hell,not to do it would be like sending to the vets to be put down!

Sorry,it's been a long day,and I'm a bit emotion.. ..al

I feel the same way.

I just know I'm always happy to get a new tool

I'm pretty sure I won't replace it.

its a first time for me. I always ask for a replacement.

sawman · **Reply #880 on:** June 29, 2014, 08:57:44 PM

It's entirely up to you but I tend to get sentimental about my MT's and SAK's and would probably request a repair. That may mean it takes longer to get back but might be worth it...

JAfromMn · **Reply #881 on:** June 30, 2014, 03:47:34 AM

I'm going to get it fixed.

JAfromMn · **Reply #882 on:** June 30, 2014, 04:25:49 AM

Here's some comparison pics of fat man a little boy.

there two different tools in a lot of ways

size being the biggest difference

the extra length of fat mans blades,saw,file was appreciate during use
that little bit of extra length made some jobs much easier with the Fat Man

the fat man has a better selection of longer drivers
that feel stronger to me also

little boys lack of a large flat head was why he ended up broken before this review ended.

the Phillips is longer but I never noticed that it was any better than little boys.

the awls on the two tool are close to the same length but fat mans awl has a Chanel cut into it that helps it make a cleaner hole by clearing debris while its cutting and not forcing it up though the outside of the hole its cutting

the only tool that is exactly the same in both tools is the can opener . I never did open a can but I did use the stripper on both. It works great with both tools

I didn't take pics of the useless lanyard ring.

I thought this was a good time to take pics of all the tools after I have used them

I'm impressed with their coating. These two tools still look good after 6 months and a lot of use.

I'd buy em again.

both are well worth what they cost and more.

Monrogue · **Reply #883 on:** June 30, 2014, 04:39:10 AM

Nice comparison pics Joel

You almost have me wanting a ST300, if it wasn't for that fact that I probably couldn't handle carrying it. The original Supertool and Charge TTi are about my limit I think, with both weighing in at 8.8oz. That's plenty heavy for rear pocket carry, or any pocket really for me.

enki_ck · **Reply #884 on:** June 30, 2014, 03:12:14 PM

Six months later ... Fat Man survived with flying colors

and Little Boy (after going awol durring the winter

) got injured in the end stretch. $:-\$

Thanks for this thread, JA, for all the pictures, thoughts, comments and interesting uses of the powerful duo.

JAfromMn · **Reply #885 on:** June 30, 2014, 06:33:40 PM

The Fat Man came to work with me again today.

I doubt Il use him but he's handy just being around.

I'm shoveling dirt making lots. Not as fun as it sounds

fat man has been a great tool so far and I'm sure he's not close to done working yet .

I have no plans of selling or trading him. He might get some rest while I try a different tools but he will be my go to multitool I take to work for the foreseeable future.

JAfromMn · **Reply #886 on:** July 01, 2014, 04:44:38 AM

Wrap up

the st300 has totally proved to be a excellent tool for me and my work

the rebar on the other hand was great for all my off work tasks but lacks the larger tools I need in a work tool.

I'm sure you'll see alot of them both on the forum

it was a good 6 months.

Monrogue · **Reply #887 on:** July 01, 2014, 04:56:19 AM

Indeed it was Joel

Crow · **Reply #888 on:** July 01, 2014, 06:09:15 AM

Thank you for doing this. This has been very good reading. Looking forward to see more these long term tests of yours.

sawman · **Reply #889 on:** July 01, 2014, 03:31:27 PM

It's been awesome Joel

powernoodle · **Reply #890 on:** July 01, 2014, 04:27:36 PM

Its sort of sad to see this one end, but that just means that we can look forward to the next one.

bmot · **Reply #891 on:** July 01, 2014, 06:10:13 PM

So... When are you going to review the Crunch?

JAfromMn · **Reply #892 on:** July 01, 2014, 06:43:06 PM

Quote from: bmot on July 01, 2014, 06:10:13 PM

So... When are you going to review the Crunch?

probably next year.

CanadianLMfan · **Reply #893 on:** July 03, 2014, 03:31:11 PM

This was a nice thread with great photos. Thanks!

RT1969 · **Reply #894 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:47:13 AM

It took me some time to answer, but

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us!

JAfromMn · **Reply #895 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:17:19 PM

I'm glad I can share.

Also thanks for bumping this topic and reminding me I still have to mail that Rebar to leatherman.

JAfromMn · **Reply #896 on:** September 17, 2014, 08:29:42 PM

Quote from: JAfromMn on July 21, 2014, 07:17:19 PM

I'm glad I can share.

Also thanks for bumping this topic and reminding me I still have to mail that Rebar to leatherman.

I'm finally going to send him off to leatherman today.

I'll keep you posted on when I get him back.

Edit

Mailed

Donpipi · **Reply #897 on:** September 18, 2014, 07:56:08 AM

Great long term test, I also use my ST300 as a favorit go to Tool.

JAfromMn · **Reply #898 on:** October 01, 2014, 01:22:45 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on September 17, 2014, 08:29:42 PM

Quote from: JAfromMn on July 21, 2014, 07:17:19 PM
I'm glad I can share.

Also thanks for bumping this topic and reminding me I still have to mail that Rebar to leatherman.

I'm finally going to send him off to leatherman today.

I'll keep you posted on when I get him back.

Edit

Mailed

I got rebar back today and he's good as new.

Very happy with leatherman's costumer service

Monrogue · **Reply #899 on:** October 01, 2014, 04:45:56 AM

Sweet, glad to hear it man

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