Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!

TonySal · 1384 · 35566

hu Offline Exeter

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,245
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #420 on: August 08, 2019, 10:45:41 PM
Day 8

For the second week, or at least the first day of the second week, I switched to my other, newer, white Explorer to shake things up a bit. I found good use of the magnifier, the pin and the tweezers, I needed to remove a splinter from my finger. Actually it's highly unusual for me to have splinters as I just sit at my computer typing away most of the day, I don't have the faintest idea how it got there. :think:

Also, the monthly dose of popular science arrived today. National Geographic Explorer, right?

EDIT: New page! :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:


gb Offline Wspeed

  • *
  • Just Bananas
  • *************
    • Posts: 76,225
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #421 on: August 08, 2019, 10:46:34 PM
Great use Exeter  :like: :tu:
fail to prepare prepare to fail


us Offline Barry Rowland

  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • **********
    • Posts: 30,618
  • Bon Journee!!
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #422 on: August 08, 2019, 11:20:48 PM
Like FB, I opened some mail for Day 8.  Mine contained a gift from SOS24, a genuine Yeoman!  What a beautiful knife! 
Barry


gb Offline Fast Bill

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 4,886
  • Carpe titanium
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #423 on: August 08, 2019, 11:28:45 PM
Like FB, I opened some mail for Day 8.  Mine contained a gift from SOS24, a genuine Yeoman!  What a beautiful knife!

A real Yeoman? Lucky you Barry  :cheers: They're a great combination  :like:
Per Titanium Ad Tearoom.
Apex predator of fruit cake


us Offline Barry Rowland

  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • **********
    • Posts: 30,618
  • Bon Journee!!
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #424 on: August 08, 2019, 11:34:45 PM
Yes sir, and I agree my friend!   :mail:
Barry


hu Offline Exeter

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,245
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #425 on: August 08, 2019, 11:43:04 PM
Like FB, I opened some mail for Day 8.  Mine contained a gift from SOS24, a genuine Yeoman!  What a beautiful knife!

Very nice of him, the Yeoman is a great SAK!  :salute:


us Offline Sos24

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,180
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #426 on: August 08, 2019, 11:45:05 PM
Day 8
Some mail duty

Then noticed my watch is dead, so used magnifier to see what size battery I need.


us Offline Barry Rowland

  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • **********
    • Posts: 30,618
  • Bon Journee!!
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #427 on: August 08, 2019, 11:48:06 PM
I did the same thing with my watch battery.  I then took a picture of it thru the mag glass so I didn't have to carry (and lose :facepalm:) the battery to the store.
Barry


us Offline Rapidray

  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *********
    • Posts: 24,490
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #428 on: August 09, 2019, 12:49:11 AM
Day 8

For the second week, or at least the first day of the second week, I switched to my other, newer, white Explorer to shake things up a bit. I found good use of the magnifier, the pin and the tweezers, I needed to remove a splinter from my finger. Actually it's highly unusual for me to have splinters as I just sit at my computer typing away most of the day, I don't have the faintest idea how it got there. :think:

Also, the monthly dose of popular science arrived today. National Geographic Explorer, right?

EDIT: New page! :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Nice usage and ouch!  :cheers:


us Offline Rapidray

  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *********
    • Posts: 24,490
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #429 on: August 09, 2019, 12:50:26 AM
Like FB, I opened some mail for Day 8.  Mine contained a gift from SOS24, a genuine Yeoman!  What a beautiful knife!
Oh boy, I know that feeling!  :cheers:
Very nice gift!


us Offline Rapidray

  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *********
    • Posts: 24,490
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #430 on: August 09, 2019, 12:53:50 AM
Day 8
Some mail duty
(Image removed from quote.)
Then noticed my watch is dead, so used magnifier to see what size battery I need.
(Image removed from quote.)
Nice usage! I hate getting battery watches...which is why I like the automatic self winding or solar powered watches.


us Offline cody6268

  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 6,230
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #431 on: August 09, 2019, 02:08:23 AM
Nice usage! I hate getting battery watches...which is why I like the automatic self winding or solar powered watches.

I have two old pocket watches that were my great-Granddad's. Neither work, need to get them fixed. Been looking at the Vostoks a lot. The only reason I dislike them is all the Soviet/Russian insignia, but then again, they are the military issue watch of the Russians. So, WWII era US and British Watches are what I've been really liking.


Day 8. Changed the fuel filter in the riding mower. We'd been ordering a smaller one online, then I picked up a bigger one at Lowe's. BIG MISTAKE!  Didn't last long, and was really too large for the application. It was on so tight, I had to use the Wichard (316L stainless, basically rustproof, but not good at edge retention) to cut the fuel line off the filter on one end. Used the scissors to straighten out the cut after using the rigging knife.  Usually, I would have used electrician's snips, but had decided to go without my tool bag. Hard to believe the little 91mm scissors ate 1/4 reinforced rubber fuel line for lunch.



us Offline Barry Rowland

  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • **********
    • Posts: 30,618
  • Bon Journee!!
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #432 on: August 09, 2019, 02:37:56 AM
I've got to try one of those.  I miss the old mechanical watches!
Nice usage! I hate getting battery watches...which is why I like the automatic self winding or solar powered watches.
Barry


us Offline Barry Rowland

  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • **********
    • Posts: 30,618
  • Bon Journee!!
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #433 on: August 09, 2019, 02:40:00 AM
Those scissors are what got me into carrying a SAK in the first place.  They're amazing!
I have two old pocket watches that were my great-Granddad's. Neither work, need to get them fixed. Been looking at the Vostoks a lot. The only reason I dislike them is all the Soviet/Russian insignia, but then again, they are the military issue watch of the Russians. So, WWII era US and British Watches are what I've been really liking.


Day 8. Changed the fuel filter in the riding mower. We'd been ordering a smaller one online, then I picked up a bigger one at Lowe's. BIG MISTAKE!  Didn't last long, and was really too large for the application. It was on so tight, I had to use the Wichard (316L stainless, basically rustproof, but not good at edge retention) to cut the fuel line off the filter on one end. Used the scissors to straighten out the cut after using the rigging knife.  Usually, I would have used electrician's snips, but had decided to go without my tool bag. Hard to believe the little 91mm scissors ate 1/4 reinforced rubber fuel line for lunch.

(Image removed from quote.)
Barry


us Offline Sos24

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,180
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #434 on: August 09, 2019, 02:42:27 AM
Nice usage! I hate getting battery watches...which is why I like the automatic self winding or solar powered watches.

I don’t like changing watch batteries, but this one has been around a long time.  While in the Navy, I loved the 3 time zones which not a lot of watches had.  Now I don’t wear watches enough to want to spend the money.  Less money on watches means more on toys.


us Offline Barry Rowland

  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • **********
    • Posts: 30,618
  • Bon Journee!!
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #435 on: August 09, 2019, 02:55:53 AM
I hear that! :cheers:
Barry


us Offline Rapidray

  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *********
    • Posts: 24,490
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #436 on: August 09, 2019, 02:57:46 AM
I don’t like changing watch batteries, but this one has been around a long time.  While in the Navy, I loved the 3 time zones which not a lot of watches had.  Now I don’t wear watches enough to want to spend the money.  Less money on watches means more on toys.
:rofl: and that is so true!  :tu:


spam Offline comis

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 11,394
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #437 on: August 09, 2019, 03:41:29 AM
Day 9

Explorer cuts open coffee packet to get me started...



us Online LoopCutter

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 12,689
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #438 on: August 09, 2019, 03:44:44 AM
Like FB, I opened some mail for Day 8.  Mine contained a gift from SOS24, a genuine Yeoman!  What a beautiful knife!
Congratulations, You are one lucky fella. 
I must of missed the discussion that she had an Yeoman. 

A couple years ago I had that model on my search list but did find, went with a Climber.

Good job SOS!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

A SMART man always knows what to say!
   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


spam Offline comis

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 11,394
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #439 on: August 09, 2019, 03:49:48 AM
Day 8

For the second week, or at least the first day of the second week, I switched to my other, newer, white Explorer to shake things up a bit. I found good use of the magnifier, the pin and the tweezers, I needed to remove a splinter from my finger. Actually it's highly unusual for me to have splinters as I just sit at my computer typing away most of the day, I don't have the faintest idea how it got there. :think:

Also, the monthly dose of popular science arrived today. National Geographic Explorer, right?

EDIT: New page! :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:

Nice use, also a fan of Nat Geo too, some of their photographers are really cool character.



Like FB, I opened some mail for Day 8.  Mine contained a gift from SOS24, a genuine Yeoman!  What a beautiful knife! 
A generous and awesome gift, Yeoman is also one of my favorite SAKs too. :tu:



I have two old pocket watches that were my great-Granddad's. Neither work, need to get them fixed. Been looking at the Vostoks a lot. The only reason I dislike them is all the Soviet/Russian insignia, but then again, they are the military issue watch of the Russians. So, WWII era US and British Watches are what I've been really liking.


Day 8. Changed the fuel filter in the riding mower. We'd been ordering a smaller one online, then I picked up a bigger one at Lowe's. BIG MISTAKE!  Didn't last long, and was really too large for the application. It was on so tight, I had to use the Wichard (316L stainless, basically rustproof, but not good at edge retention) to cut the fuel line off the filter on one end. Used the scissors to straighten out the cut after using the rigging knife.  Usually, I would have used electrician's snips, but had decided to go without my tool bag. Hard to believe the little 91mm scissors ate 1/4 reinforced rubber fuel line for lunch.

(Image removed from quote.)
Those 91mm scissors is really good, I constantly amazed how much abused they could take whenever I lend someone a SAK. :facepalm:


us Offline Nix

  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *********
    • Posts: 24,263
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #440 on: August 09, 2019, 03:58:46 AM
Day 08


Explorer checks out Hoyt Buck’s anvil.



us Offline zrxoa1

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 4,553
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #441 on: August 09, 2019, 04:07:45 AM
Day 8:

No use today. Been sick all day. Haven’t even touched my Explorer.

So a glamour shot...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


us Offline Mike 56

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,703
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #442 on: August 09, 2019, 06:45:42 AM
Opened the mail that’s about it for the Explorer for today.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I think Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. 

Mike


spam Offline comis

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 11,394
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #443 on: August 09, 2019, 08:59:07 AM
Day 08


Explorer checks out Hoyt Buck’s anvil.

(Image removed from quote.)

Sweet, you made the trip!  Awesome!  And why did your picture reminds me of this: >:D



spam Offline comis

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 11,394
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #444 on: August 09, 2019, 09:00:35 AM
Day 8:

No use today. Been sick all day. Haven’t even touched my Explorer.

So a glamour shot...(Image removed from quote.)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Get well soon!


Opened the mail that’s about it for the Explorer for today.

(Image removed from quote.)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Still thinking your hanger idea the other day was great, and this matching color led light is a cool lanyard!


us Offline zrxoa1

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 4,553
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #445 on: August 09, 2019, 09:46:58 AM
Thank, Comis... feeling better. Back to work tomorrow!




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


us Offline Barry Rowland

  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • **********
    • Posts: 30,618
  • Bon Journee!!
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #446 on: August 09, 2019, 10:56:47 AM
Day 9: Mag glass fun again!
Barry


gb Offline Wspeed

  • *
  • Just Bananas
  • *************
    • Posts: 76,225
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #447 on: August 09, 2019, 01:55:49 PM
Great pics and uses everyone  :like: :tu:
fail to prepare prepare to fail


us Offline Rapidray

  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *********
    • Posts: 24,490
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #448 on: August 09, 2019, 02:58:58 PM
Great post and photos! 


us Offline zrxoa1

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 4,553
Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #449 on: August 09, 2019, 03:24:56 PM
Day 9:

Early start by eating leftover pork chops from last night’s dinner...




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


 

Donations

Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $155.65
PayPal Fees: $9.15
Net Balance: $146.50
Below Goal: $153.50
Site Currency: USD
49% 
April Donations

Community Links


Powered by EzPortal