Non Multitools

[Smashie]

I got this last week. If very definitely a single use tool. One of those tools you either know what is does or you don’t.

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I give up Smashie, i can't figure out what that is. I'm guessing from the materials used, it's something to do with either shooting or boating... or telescopes?

Shooting, it's for making sure that when you install a scope that the crosshairs in the reticule are completely level with the rifle. If not you can introduce cant which messes you up when shooting at longer ranges. Plus it's anodised and shiny so I had to have it   

[Fuzzbucket]

I got this last week. If very definitely a single use tool. One of those tools you either know what is does or you don’t.

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I give up Smashie, i can't figure out what that is. I'm guessing from the materials used, it's something to do with either shooting or boating... or telescopes?

Shooting, it's for making sure that when you install a scope that the crosshairs in the reticule are completely level with the rifle. If not you can introduce cant which messes you up when shooting at longer ranges. Plus it's anodised and shiny so I had to have it 

Ha! I was in the right ballpark then (...or should i say shooting range!... fnar fnar...).

[AlephZero]

I got this last week. It's very definitely a single use tool. One of those tools you either know what is does or you don’t.

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Whatever that tool is, it looks very happy!

[Fuzzbucket]

I got this last week. It's very definitely a single use tool. One of those tools you either know what is does or you don’t.

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Whatever that tool is, it looks very happy!

Yes it does, doesn't it - jovial!

[Marc_in_NS]

While eating my breakfast this morning of prefectly cooked soft boiled eggs, i was perusing through some old catalogues i had stashed away... as one does, when, low and behold i gazed upon this rare sight - an actual image depicting the sensual, almost spiritual act of podgering!!!

Is it a bit dusty in here... sniff...

Would this count as a podger, or does it have to be a ratcheting head?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/12-in-adjustable-pry-bar-wrench/A-p8720807e


Def

I'm sorry Grant, but that won't do at all... you couldn't get a satisfactory podge out of that...

Well boys, I haven’t slept since I was introduced to the podgering tool.
I finally decided to research it a little. I just put down the Oxford English Dictionary, and guess what? It does not exist. It’s official “podgering” or any other derivatives are pretty much made up. Fake news, not real. So I can ignore any and all suggestions that podgering is a thing. LOL

In addition: the closest one comes to that verb/noun in the official English language resource is “podgy”... I can think of a couple of “tools” at work that fit that description...hahaha

[Vidar]

I guess they simply haven't done enough podgering in Oxford then?  If the terrain don't fit the map then the map is to blame.

Ok, I'm off to do some digital artificing. That sounds weirdly dodgy too... 

[Marc_in_NS]

+1 Vidar

[Fuzzbucket]

While eating my breakfast this morning of prefectly cooked soft boiled eggs, i was perusing through some old catalogues i had stashed away... as one does, when, low and behold i gazed upon this rare sight - an actual image depicting the sensual, almost spiritual act of podgering!!!

Is it a bit dusty in here... sniff...

Would this count as a podger, or does it have to be a ratcheting head?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/12-in-adjustable-pry-bar-wrench/A-p8720807e


Def

I'm sorry Grant, but that won't do at all... you couldn't get a satisfactory podge out of that...

Well boys, I haven’t slept since I was introduced to the podgering tool.
I finally decided to research it a little. I just put down the Oxford English Dictionary, and guess what? It does not exist. It’s official “podgering” or any other derivatives are pretty much made up. Fake news, not real. So I can ignore any and all suggestions that podgering is a thing. LOL

In addition: the closest one comes to that verb/noun in the official English language resource is “podgy”... I can think of a couple of “tools” at work that fit that description...hahaha

Au contraire:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podger_spanner

[Smashie]

While eating my breakfast this morning of prefectly cooked soft boiled eggs, i was perusing through some old catalogues i had stashed away... as one does, when, low and behold i gazed upon this rare sight - an actual image depicting the sensual, almost spiritual act of podgering!!!

Is it a bit dusty in here... sniff...

Would this count as a podger, or does it have to be a ratcheting head?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/12-in-adjustable-pry-bar-wrench/A-p8720807e


Def

I'm sorry Grant, but that won't do at all... you couldn't get a satisfactory podge out of that...

Well boys, I haven’t slept since I was introduced to the podgering tool.
I finally decided to research it a little. I just put down the Oxford English Dictionary, and guess what? It does not exist. It’s official “podgering” or any other derivatives are pretty much made up. Fake news, not real. So I can ignore any and all suggestions that podgering is a thing. LOL

In addition: the closest one comes to that verb/noun in the official English language resource is “podgy”... I can think of a couple of “tools” at work that fit that description...hahaha

Dictionary, you’re doing it wrong

[Kev D]

Can't beat a good podging spanner for helping to line up bolt holes. Podging spanners usually have a tapered shaft to aid in alignment, or the ones here do anyway

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=podger+spanners&tag=googhydr-21&index=diy&hvadid=196753088044&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9321177628532479549&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007454&hvtargid=kwd-297037180683&ref=pd_sl_2l1y0e7yxt_b_p28

[Fuzzbucket]

While eating my breakfast this morning of prefectly cooked soft boiled eggs, i was perusing through some old catalogues i had stashed away... as one does, when, low and behold i gazed upon this rare sight - an actual image depicting the sensual, almost spiritual act of podgering!!!

Is it a bit dusty in here... sniff...

Would this count as a podger, or does it have to be a ratcheting head?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/12-in-adjustable-pry-bar-wrench/A-p8720807e


Def

I'm sorry Grant, but that won't do at all... you couldn't get a satisfactory podge out of that...

Well boys, I haven’t slept since I was introduced to the podgering tool.
I finally decided to research it a little. I just put down the Oxford English Dictionary, and guess what? It does not exist. It’s official “podgering” or any other derivatives are pretty much made up. Fake news, not real. So I can ignore any and all suggestions that podgering is a thing. LOL

In addition: the closest one comes to that verb/noun in the official English language resource is “podgy”... I can think of a couple of “tools” at work that fit that description...hahaha

Dictionary, you’re doing it wrong

You tell him Smashy!!!



...while i give him one of my looks...

[Fuzzbucket]

Can't beat a good podging spanner for helping to line up bolt holes. Podging spanners usually have a tapered shaft to aid in alignment, or the ones here do anyway

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=podger+spanners&tag=googhydr-21&index=diy&hvadid=196753088044&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9321177628532479549&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007454&hvtargid=kwd-297037180683&ref=pd_sl_2l1y0e7yxt_b_p28

Take a look at this... from my slightly out of date Flints catalogue (well, im not spending money on a new one - they can work through the confusion...) - solid gold (cough... plate...cough) podgers - for only the best and most devoted podgeristas!!!

[ducttapetech]

Changed spark plugs in a Nissan Murano today and used a bunch of tools - including the SURGE!!!- to handle the job.

If I ever get ahold of that piss-sweating smurf who designed that transverse mounted, 3.5 liter engine and made it necessary to remove the intake manifold to get to half the plugs, his life expectancy would be on the back side of the bell curve

Remember when you could set on the fender well and work on a big block with plenty of room and not have to take apart the top half to change the plugs or adjust injectors.

[Marc_in_NS]

I am sticking to my guns...FAKE News

[ducttapetech]

Some of my tools.

[ducttapetech]

Some more pics.
Had to show my Rastall precision nut smurfer with built-in finger detection technology.

[Fuzzbucket]

I am sticking to my guns...FAKE News

[Fuzzbucket]

Some of my tools.

Good stuff!


...however, i dont see any podgers...

[ducttapetech]

Some of my tools.

Good stuff!


...however, i dont see any podgers...

[Marc_in_NS]

I am sticking to my guns...FAKE News

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[ThePeacent]

and now that this thread was dying...SAWS!!!! 
Show your saws!

[Grant Lamontagne]

Man I would love to....

In Halifax I have a nice big table saw, two reciprocating saws (corded and cordless), a circular saw (also cordless), a jig saw, several hacksaws and standard hand saws, a mitre saw.... but all I have with me is a small cheapo hacksaw.  I end up using SAK and multitool saws for everything these days.

Def

[ThePeacent]

I end up using SAK and multitool saws for everything these days.

Def

yes they are that good

[Fuzzbucket]

... Did somebody say saws!?!

My absolutely favourate saw of all time .... ever: 

[getahl]

No pics at the moment 'but have something like 4 or 5 folding branch saws of various lengths, a drywall punch saw (dunno the actual name), a sixteen inch Sven saw, a rough cut wood saw, and a hacksaw. Had a chop saw with a 6 inch clearancd, but ended up selling it because I never used it much.

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[Grant Lamontagne]

Kicking this one back up to the top.....

Last week I was in the back woods of Northern Ontario visiting with my parents, and generally having a great time.  On the way home though, the Thule cargo box on my trailer came loose, and I didn't have any wrenches to re-tighten the nuts beyond finger tight.   

With another 250ish miles to go, I stopped at Canadian Tire in the next small town and I bought this set for $20.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/certified-ratcheting-box-wrench-set-sae-metric-8-pc-0580266p.html#srp

For $20, I figured I could keep these in the back of the Jeep, and if they rust, they rust.



It's a set of 8 wrenches, each with two different sized ends, four in metric and four in SAE, for a total of sixteen different wrench sizes.  Each box end is a reversable ratchet and is on an angle so that it can be used a little more comfortably, and that is appreciated.



The blue side is metric and the red side is SAE for ease of identification, and each end is clearly marked as to what size it is.  That's actually a nice feature, and the carrier is also nice too.... sort of.



The carry handle slides up and down so that it can be tucked away when not needed, and easily snapped into place when it is.  Nice touch.  Plus, as I said, each side holds four wrenches, and the cover snaps in place with enough authority and security that there's pretty much no chance of any of the wrenches coming out, whether you want them to or not.   



The hinge for the cover is at the top, and the snap is at the bottom, but good luck getting it open without another tool (flathead screwdriver, key, knife or anything else you can pry with) handy, as it snaps in and does not let go.  I tried slamming it on the ground, I tried bending it, I tried yelling naughty words at it, but it didn't budge until I pried it open.  Security is nice, but what is the use of a backup/emergency tool that you can't access when you need it?   



I am going to have to find another way to carry them, but that's no big deal as I have already had to do that with my regular wrench set, as seen in the first post in this thread.  As you can see, the SAE sizes are:

11/16, 5/8, 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 and 1/4.

The metric sizes are:

17mm, 16mm, 14mm, 13mm, 11mm, 10mm, 8mm and 6mm.



I used them at the side of the road to secure the box for the rest of the trip, and today I went the distance and re-attached it properly, both times using these wrenches.  They feel kind of... I dunno.... flimsy?  Cheap?  Loose?  They don't feel nearly as nice and precise as my Mastercraft set (see first post ) but they certainly are capable of doing the job, and that's what I really want. It makes sense though, as I got the Mastercraft set on sale for $100, and these were only $20.  For an emergency set in the back of the Jeep or on  the trailer, I would say these are likely well worth the $20 I paid for them.  They've pretty much earned that already, as I was totaling up the cost for losing the cargo box, and I was over $1000, just in a few of the big things that are in there, and not even counting the paddles....

$200 for the cargo box itself
$100 each for two PFD's
$100 each for two carts
$100 each for two skirts
$200 in miscellaneous Otter and Pelican boxes
$50 in basic tools and spare parts
$40 in paddle leashes

The paddles on the other hand, I think there are six sets, the cheapest being about $200 each, and the three that get used the most are probably double that.   

So yeah..... lose almost $5k worth of equipment or buy $20 wrenches for a roadside repair.  Bit of a no- brainer there! 

Def

[gerleatherberman]

Those look pretty good(for the price), Grant!

[Syncop8r]

How about bundling each set of four together with a thick rubber band or two?

[Grant Lamontagne]

How about bundling each set of four together with a thick rubber band or two?

I thought of that, but I have a better plan, which I will share shortly. 

Def

[Grant Lamontagne]

As you can see in this thread I have added these wrenches to a water-proof-ish box kept in the cargo box on my trailer.



Def