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May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge

us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #690 on: May 20, 2022, 01:21:52 PM
Now THAT'S cool!!!   :like: :like: :like:
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #691 on: May 20, 2022, 03:23:46 PM
Day 20: Used the scissors for some manicure work... thought I'd share everyone the pictures :rofl:

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #692 on: May 20, 2022, 04:53:31 PM
Now THAT'S cool!!!   :like: :like: :like:

Thanks, Barry  :cheers:


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #693 on: May 20, 2022, 04:55:54 PM
Very cool craft.  Many backpackers use trekking poles even on up hills climbs to help with balance and stepping up, so the walking stick good be of some use.  Unfortunately, walking sticks are probably heavier than a lot of modern trekking poles and do not collapse.  But walking sticks look so much cooler

I agree, but the walking stick is actually not as heavy as it seems. I will give it a try and if I really like it, I might get a modern trekking poles. I really like a wooden, handmade stick though, so not sure if I would bring them, even though they would perform better. Some things just have to be a certain way, if it makes sense or not  :D

Here are 2 photos. Like I said, nothing fancy, but I like it  :cheers:




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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge Day 20
Reply #694 on: May 20, 2022, 06:20:57 PM
DAY 20

Today the SwissTool helped to replace a battery in a piece of equipment needed to run an operation today  :tu:

The operation was a success, in-so-far as I didn't have to do anything else.

Delegation is the key (it rolls downhill :whistle:)

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #695 on: May 20, 2022, 07:04:27 PM
It sure does!!  :rofl:
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #696 on: May 20, 2022, 07:12:36 PM
Day 20, SwissTool RT is embarrassing me again flexing it’s muscles at work.
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #697 on: May 20, 2022, 08:39:54 PM
Day 20

Spirit opened a long awaited package:
The Metallica Month of Giving 2022 T-Shirt, supporting the Chefs for Ukraine campaign  :tu:
They are still available if you want to support this cause  :cheers:
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Awesome shirt and cool that it supports a good cause.

DAY 20

Today the SwissTool helped to replace a battery in a piece of equipment needed to run an operation today  :tu:

The operation was a success, in-so-far as I didn't have to do anything else.

Delegation is the key (it rolls downhill :whistle:)
Delegation is great when you have competent reliable people

Day 20, SwissTool RT is embarrassing me again flexing it’s muscles at work.
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #698 on: May 20, 2022, 08:45:24 PM
I agree, but the walking stick is actually not as heavy as it seems. I will give it a try and if I really like it, I might get a modern trekking poles. I really like a wooden, handmade stick though, so not sure if I would bring them, even though they would perform better. Some things just have to be a certain way, if it makes sense or not  :D

Here are 2 photos. Like I said, nothing fancy, but I like it  :cheers:

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Nice work. 

I also like the aesthetics wood, especially when handmade of more modern materials. 

The reference to trekking poles use was more to highlight that the walking stick may also be beneficial on the uphill.


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #699 on: May 20, 2022, 08:51:53 PM
Day 21/31

G'Day,

An easy day for the Spirit today. It started with a watchful eye on knife sharpening. A mate gave me one of his Ozzie made Damascus knifes to sharpen after some serious abuse in the kitchen. Man this blade is hard. It is going to take a few hours to get a decent edge!!! Spirit work included lunch a muffin duties only. No real work today, maybe tomorrow...

Pete
Nice knife but shame it is being difficult to sharpen.  I hate dull knives, but some, especially “super steels” can be so difficult to sharpen.


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #700 on: May 20, 2022, 09:37:33 PM
Awesome shirt and cool that it supports a good cause.
Delegation is great when you have competent reliable people
Very Nice

Well, it's the UK Civil Service so it goes without saying.... :whistle: :rofl:
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #701 on: May 20, 2022, 10:20:17 PM
Day 20

This is getting a habit but I just not sure about this bottle opener  :think: more testing needed  :drink: :rofl:

BB8CC546-5733-4A16-8B76-DAFE4734C18C by Duncan Moore, on Flickr


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #702 on: May 20, 2022, 11:56:27 PM
 :rofl:
Well, it's the UK Civil Service so it goes without saying.... :whistle: :rofl:
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #703 on: May 20, 2022, 11:56:45 PM
 :drink: :cheers:
Day 20

This is getting a habit but I just not sure about this bottle opener  :think: more testing needed  :drink: :rofl:

BB8CC546-5733-4A16-8B76-DAFE4734C18C by Duncan Moore, on Flickr
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #704 on: May 20, 2022, 11:58:08 PM
 :iagree: Sherry.  Some of the gourmet steels are frustrating to sharpen  :facepalm:
Nice knife but shame it is being difficult to sharpen.  I hate dull knives, but some, especially “super steels” can be so difficult to sharpen.
Barry


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #705 on: May 21, 2022, 03:19:48 AM
Day 20
The Spirit helped do a little trimming of a holly bush, so I can hopefully cut it out this weekend.  It also opened a dog chew for Fisher.  But one of the best tasks it did was open a package of Magnets from Comis via Nix


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #706 on: May 21, 2022, 03:43:45 AM
Day 20

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge Day 20
Reply #707 on: May 21, 2022, 05:16:01 AM
A mate gave me one of his Ozzie made Damascus knifes to sharpen after some serious abuse in the kitchen.
I am going to order up a Lansky Turnbox of my own. Some kitchen knives will be taken to it, as my tri-hone has awlready been slopped with oil that isn't food grade.

Delegation is the key (it rolls downhill :whistle:)
And stops in the middle! :D

More great work from awl! :tu:
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #708 on: May 21, 2022, 05:44:51 AM
 :cheers: everyone!
Barry


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #709 on: May 21, 2022, 07:18:44 AM
Day 20

No real tasks, but here is a pic with all the implements opened up. So far I have used everything except the file, saw, wire cutters and the screwdriver tip on the can opener (did not take pics of using the can opener, but I did open two cans with it). It has been interesting so far - in some ways I like the size and heft of this tool and in others, I prefer the Spirit model. The flat head/bottle opener is probably the implement I prefer over the SwissTool - it is beefy and just as thick as the large screwdriver/pry tool on the SwissTool. I also prefer the awl on the Spirit over the SwissTool and the chisel/package opener tool. I like the bigger knife blade of the SwissTool and the pliers. I also like the curved handles of the Spirit a little more - it is sleeker and fits in the pocket a little better in my opinion. It is not to saw I dislike the SwissTool at all - far from it - and I would be perfectly happy if that is the only MT I had. Looking forward to using the Spirit more after this challenge and I will see if I still feel the same way in a month.

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #710 on: May 21, 2022, 10:48:42 AM
Busy week, so forgot to post again yesterday.

Anyway, not much happened really

Day 20

For some reason the power outlets in the kitchen stopped working so Spirit was taken to investigate the issue. Nothing serious - a flock of the switch brought the power back
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #711 on: May 21, 2022, 10:50:30 AM
Day 21

Mom asked to download and put some files onto a thumb drive.

Everybody gangsta, until you can’t really pull this tiny drive out of the hub

Spirit to the rescue 🛟


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #712 on: May 21, 2022, 12:36:44 PM
Day 21/31

Posing duties only, not even lunch stuff to cut. Maybe tomorrow...

Pete

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #713 on: May 21, 2022, 01:24:53 PM
Nice dive watch Pete. Bronze?

Day 21/30. A bit of bike fettling. SwissTool not called to duty here but we'll see what the rest of the day brings.

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #714 on: May 21, 2022, 05:06:43 PM
Powernoodle Day 21


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge Day 21
Reply #715 on: May 21, 2022, 05:11:21 PM
DAY 21
A slow day at work and awlso at home (Mrs Surge is out  :pok: :twak:)
So, as an homage to Spartan Saturday  :viking:, here's the Spirit with both of mine  ;)

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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #716 on: May 21, 2022, 06:33:35 PM
Day 21

Mom asked to download and put some files onto a thumb drive.

Everybody gangsta, until you can’t really pull this tiny drive out of the hub

Spirit to the rescue 🛟

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Great use of the hook!


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #717 on: May 21, 2022, 06:34:56 PM
Great use of the hook!

 :iagree: I have never used the hook  :dunno:
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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #718 on: May 21, 2022, 06:36:26 PM
Day 21

New knife day  :ahhh used the plain blade to open the package

BA922C66-11A7-4462-BA68-6A036487AD66 by Duncan Moore, on Flickr


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Re: May 2022 Swisstool Super Challenge
Reply #719 on: May 21, 2022, 06:41:20 PM
Day 21

New knife day  :ahhh used the plain blade to open the package

BA922C66-11A7-4462-BA68-6A036487AD66 by Duncan Moore, on Flickr

So...wotsit?  :dunno: :think: :pok:
They don't like it up 'em!


 

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