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October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge

au Offline Echotech

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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #630 on: October 19, 2023, 08:53:53 AM
Ok you’ve awl convinced me, just ordered a clip :tu:


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #631 on: October 19, 2023, 01:30:59 PM
Day 18 of 60

Today used blade to open mail, no work for rest week, catched flu and fevef so mostly day gone just watching TV.
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Just out of curiosity, I don't know whether it was the angle the photo was taken, but it seems to me like you have modded the blade into a wharncliff shape?


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #632 on: October 19, 2023, 04:03:54 PM
I saw that too  :think:
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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #633 on: October 19, 2023, 05:04:06 PM
Just out of curiosity, I don't know whether it was the angle the photo was taken, but it seems to me like you have modded the blade into a wharncliff shape?
I thought the blade was shallow, yet already small.
I looked at it enlarged, suspect an angle of view, yet possible the tip was broken and the blade was reshaped from back spline to cutting edge ever so slightly.

I had to do that on a Classicrom my and it made it actually more useful until it was lost from my pocket. 😉
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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #634 on: October 19, 2023, 06:23:20 PM
Day 18

 :woohoo:

Spirit actually was useful today.  Once I pulled out the correct flat blade :facepalm:  I was able to open my key fob to replace the battery :ahhh

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Good use!



Day 18

Took advantage of SMKW's Friday The 13th machete sale (clever marketing if nothing else) and got a machete. Chisel-doohickey opened, and plyers removed the safety tip. My wife got a good laugh out of that little piece of plastic on a big (not even pointy) blade.
She does have a good point though, no pun intended.  :D


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #635 on: October 19, 2023, 06:25:52 PM
Day 18

More chisel implement action opening a box.
Day 19

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I looked up that chisel tool sharp corner thinge we have all grown to love as the unofficial box opener, turns out it was supposed to be a "cable cover longitudinal cutter"


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #636 on: October 19, 2023, 06:28:35 PM
*Day 19*



Spirit welcomes two new Rey flashlights to join the camp.  I got the LanApple in purple and a Mini pineapple in Seigaiha.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #637 on: October 19, 2023, 09:00:05 PM
By my own admission I've failed to get on board with this Challenge  :facepalm:

Oops !

But on the bright side I've been busy and just moved. I've used the wood saw on my Spirit to good effect widening the outlet for the washing machine hose. For breaking open boxes I started with my Black SC but when I saw one of the removals chaps using a 111mm to good effect swapped for my Forester and I haven't looked back  :like:

Good to see there's plenty of Spirit action even if I'm in the audience  :cheers:
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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #638 on: October 19, 2023, 09:53:46 PM
:ahhh hope you get better soon
Yesterday most of day gone in bed but today feeling bit better allready, today i haveng got fever but to be sure im gonna stay tomorrow at home too.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #639 on: October 19, 2023, 10:06:15 PM
Just out of curiosity, I don't know whether it was the angle the photo was taken, but it seems to me like you have modded the blade into a wharncliff shape?
Yea it has come wharncliff shape from wrong sharpening over time from previous owner. I admit i have also sharpened it wrong with pull throught sharpeners at work when just needed quick sharpening. Nowdays  i just use utility blade instead blade.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #640 on: October 19, 2023, 10:10:49 PM
Day 19 of 60

Today lazyday at home, used scissors to cut nails and fidget Spirit while watching movies.




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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #641 on: October 20, 2023, 01:06:21 AM
Good for you my friend!  I figured you were busy.  Time gets away from us all !
By my own admission I've failed to get on board with this Challenge  :facepalm:

Oops !

But on the bright side I've been busy and just moved. I've used the wood saw on my Spirit to good effect widening the outlet for the washing machine hose. For breaking open boxes I started with my Black SC but when I saw one of the removals chaps using a 111mm to good effect swapped for my Forester and I haven't looked back  :like:

Good to see there's plenty of Spirit action even if I'm in the audience  :cheers:
Barry


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #642 on: October 20, 2023, 01:07:39 AM
Day 19: Had to do some plumbing repairs.  The Vic saw works as well, or even better, on PVC as it does wood.
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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #643 on: October 20, 2023, 01:47:20 AM
 :iagree:   I have learned that any of my MT saws or SAK saws always performed better on PvC pipe tan my hacksaw. 


If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #644 on: October 20, 2023, 01:52:17 AM
Day 19

Raining awl day today, so my yard work has been put off😜

Run errands I had planned for this weekend.  Yet  not  practical use employed for the Spirit and it apparently was not happy as when I went to close the scissors (left open overnight, they bit me drawing blood 🙄
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If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #645 on: October 20, 2023, 01:54:02 AM
That's absolutely right LC.  I tried the saw on my old ST200 on PVC and it cut right through, no problem. 
:iagree:   I have learned that any of my MT saws or SAK saws always performed better on PvC pipe tan my hacksaw.
Barry


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #646 on: October 20, 2023, 02:26:31 AM
Prime time. Opened up some new bedding. Strange how that’s exciting when you get older.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #647 on: October 20, 2023, 02:47:58 AM
Day 19: Had to do some plumbing repairs.  The Vic saw works as well, or even better, on PVC as it does wood.

 :like:I find the metal saw/file also works really great on PVC. I’ve used the one on my Spirit a number of times for it, and it’s what I just used installing the dish washer drain connection.

I looked up that chisel tool sharp corner thinge we have all grown to love as the unofficial box opener, turns out it was supposed to be a "cable cover longitudinal cutter"

Good call. I don’t think I’ve used it for its intended purpose, I just use the wire scraper.

Made a big difference for every day carry for me.

Indeed, the clip is great. Also leave it to Vic to make a clip that also fits well in the sheath.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #648 on: October 20, 2023, 02:56:53 AM
Day 19:

Sometimes the hot pads are just too far away  :facepalm:

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And used the serrated blade to cut some rope for an event tent stakes, but didn’t get a pic while we put it up.

Tools used thus far:
Serrated blade x2
Scissors x5
Pliers x9
Saw x4
Spear point blade x6
Phillips x6
Pry bar x5
2mm flathead x2
Wire cutters x1
Package opener x5
Wire scraper x1
Wire stripper x1
Awl x3
File x2
Can opener x1


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #649 on: October 20, 2023, 02:58:41 AM
 :facepalm: I actually understand
Prime time. Opened up some new bedding. Strange how that’s exciting when you get older.
Barry


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #650 on: October 20, 2023, 02:59:14 AM
That's a regular use for me, especially in the summer!
Day 19:

Sometimes the hot pads are just too far away  :facepalm:

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And used the serrated blade to cut some rope for an event tent stakes, but didn’t get a pic while we put it up.

Tools used thus far:
Serrated blade x2
Scissors x5
Pliers x9
Saw x4
Spear point blade x6
Phillips x6
Pry bar x5
2mm flathead x2
Wire cutters x1
Package opener x5
Wire scraper x1
Wire stripper x1
Awl x3
File x2
Can opener x1
Barry


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #651 on: October 20, 2023, 03:00:02 AM
Day 19

Nothing day. I expect a busy weekend for the Spirit. I'll be traveling for a convention, and someone always winds up needed something fixed.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #652 on: October 20, 2023, 03:00:13 AM
I'm going to try that with the file!  I've used the Rebar file but never tried cutting with the Vic version. 
:like:I find the metal saw/file also works really great on PVC. I’ve used the one on my Spirit a number of times for it, and it’s what I just used installing the dish washer drain connection.

Good call. I don’t think I’ve used it for its intended purpose, I just use the wire scraper.

Indeed, the clip is great. Also leave it to Vic to make a clip that also fits well in the sheath.
Barry


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #653 on: October 20, 2023, 03:10:25 AM
I'm going to try that with the file!  I've used the Rebar file but never tried cutting with the Vic version.

I think you’ll like the file. I find it cuts cleaner and a bit easier with plastics.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #654 on: October 20, 2023, 05:00:04 AM
Day 20

I use this pill crusher for Coco’s heart medication as she won’t eat them unless mixed into her food, they’re supposed to be flavoured so she’ll eat them, but nope

After a while it gets gunked up and needs scraping out. Have tried various tools during this years challenges, so to the Spirit.

Tried the chisel, awl and large flathead, flathead won out but think 93mm awl probably still the best so far although the curved can opener on an Aussie/British army knife very close




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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #655 on: October 20, 2023, 05:32:26 AM
Day 19

Phillips driver on my MX Clip. Great tool!!!


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #656 on: October 20, 2023, 05:55:08 AM
Prime time. Opened up some new bedding. Strange how that’s exciting when you get older.
Agree. Some things age just makes you appreciate more

Day 19

Nothing day. I expect a busy weekend for the Spirit. I'll be traveling for a convention, and someone always winds up needed something fixed.
Safe travels.

Day 20

I use this pill crusher for Coco’s heart medication as she won’t eat them unless mixed into her food, they’re supposed to be flavoured so she’ll eat them, but nope

After a while it gets gunked up and needs scraping out. Have tried various tools during this years challenges, so to the Spirit.

Tried the chisel, awl and large flathead, flathead won out but think 93mm awl probably still the best so far although the curved can opener on an Aussie/British army knife very close

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Coco knows, don’t give me that nasty artificial flavored medicine.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #657 on: October 20, 2023, 05:57:55 AM
Day 19
Got my wife new insoles for one of her favorite pairs of shoes.  The old insoles didn’t want to come out, so the chisel tool helped.  The scissors then trimmed to size.


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #658 on: October 20, 2023, 06:18:30 AM

Coco knows, don’t give me that nasty artificial flavored medicine.

:rofl: :D very true Sos :tu:


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Re: October Spirits a Haunting 60 Day Challenge
Reply #659 on: October 20, 2023, 03:49:43 PM
 :like: :tu: :tu:
Day 19

Phillips driver on my MX Clip. Great tool!!!
Barry


 

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