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[email protected] January 7th 09 05:59 PM

Multi-tool.
 
On Jan 7, 10:44*am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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On Jan 7, 9:56 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:





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On Jan 7, 8:47 am, Jim wrote:


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On Jan 7, 8:00 am, hk wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
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On Jan 6, 10:36 pm, Vic Smith
wrote:
On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:34:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff
10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and lowered
standards, etc
Excuse me?
Leatherman tools rule.
Isn't that a glorified Swiss Army knife?
Never met a multi-tool I liked except for a claw hammer.
A decent tool box doesn't take up much space.
If you're convinced send me that Leatherman and I'll take a look at
it
before I get rid of it.
Already posted my address.
--Vic
The guy I posted for will be using it to carry on a dirtbike.. no
room
for a toolbox, even a small one...
===========
If the Leatherman Wave is good enough for Les Stroud, it's just the
thing
for your friend.
That's the one I have...but I understand Leatherman "retired" that
model. It's a great little pocket tool. I even pack it in my
checked-in
luggage when I fly somewhere. Used to be able to keep it in my
pocket...- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


You're not allowed to have them on a commercial flight because it has
a knife, liar.


http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...tted-prohibite...


He is a liar, but not necessarily in this case. You need to apologize to
harold.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Nope, I would have, but the fat slob had to instantly start his
insults, so, no thanks. Harry's so desperate here for someone to talk
to him that he's acting like the former Tuuk


==============


OK...let me get this straight:


1) You read what he said, but did not comprehend all of it.


2) You posted a link which failed to prove your point.


3) You're not mature enough to admit you were wrong.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


No, you didn't "get this straight". Has absolutely nothing to do with
maturity. Hell, your buddy Harry has been asked several times for an
apology when proven wrong and has never done so. So, why should
anybody apologize to someone who has never done so himself, and has
done nothing but call that person vulgar childish names and insulted
that person at every occasion?
=======================

Translation:
"But mom....the other kids were throwing rocks at the window too. How come
I'm gettin' time out?"- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Oh, hell, I guess you've come back to be nothing more than a whining
child huh? Let's try again, and see if this hits your brain. First,
you'll never get a job as a translator, you just think you know what
someone else is thinking. Second, apparently your brain didn't
understand that AS I SAID TO BEGIN WITH, if Harry hadn't have
instantly turned on the asshole-a-tron, he may have gotten an apology.
Thirdly, I really don't give a crap what you think. Add to that the
fact that you come back here only to be an ass, and well, the answer
should come to you, grasshopper.

[email protected] January 7th 09 06:01 PM

Multi-tool.
 
On Jan 7, 10:38*am, "Don White" wrote:
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On Jan 7, 9:21 am, "Don White" wrote:





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On Jan 6, 10:42 pm, "Don White" wrote:


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I am posting this from a bike group I go to.. Maybe you guys can make
a good suggestion and I can pass it along..


SNIP
OT, but I figure some of the regulars in this group are the type to
carry and use multitools. I'm looking to get one that has a solid
set
of pliers that don't shimmy side to side when twisting things, with
at
least the basics for additional tools (screwdrivers, knife, etc).
It'll be for boating use as well as on the dirt bike, so I don't
really like the designs that have separate drivers for the
screwdriver
part, since I could see losing one in rough seas, and wouldn't want
to be fiddling with getting out the proper bit and inserting it into
the tool while on the cabintop of a rocking boat.


The best thing I found hope for in my research was a Kershaw
multitool, but it's been discontinued. My everyday pocket knife is a
Kershaw 1550, and it's a great, great knife. Very well built, going
strong after years of tough use and conditions, and has a lifetime
warranty behind it if it ever does flake out on me.


Any multitools I've used have done many things poorly. I'd like to
find one that does a few things well, with a special focus on the
pliers. This (along with my satisfaction with their other products)
is why i liked the looks of the Kershaw so much - the pliers were not
retractable and as such were supposedly much stiffer than your
average
multitool. They were also locking like vice grips, but that part I
can do without.


Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff 10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and lowered
standards, etc. I'm looking for advice on a good multitool I can buy
at the store in '09, not what was a great tool back in the 80's when
tools were commonly made to be used.


So, if you carry something along these lines and are happy with it,
please tell me what and why.


/SNIP


Thanks, Scotty


Back in 1997 we were closing up a small union local and preparing to
join
with a larger union.
Had some money to dispose of so I bought about 32 Schrade Tough Tools
for
the members.
I also went to a local leather artist and had little patches made with
the
union local #, it's logo and the dates it served the members.
These patches were sewn onto the leather belt pouches the tool came
with.
I presented them with custom t-shirts at a goodbye party to the 2.5
dozen
current members plus a few past execs.
Everybody loved them except for a few of the girls. Can't please
everyone.http://www.botachtactical.com/schrade1.html-Hidequoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Did Harry help you with that tall tale?
************************************************** *********


Seems to me y'all down there are a real bettin' group.
What do you wager that I can't produce a picture of two of the units with
the obvious union patch and who knows...maybe the original receipt from
Canadian Tire.
I was the treasurer and acting president at time of close-up so I should
still have the voucher/receipt here.
Hurry up...the wife has been after me to trash all my old union
documents......it has been beyond the 7 year period. (except for my last
stint with the Guild)- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


How on earth would the above prove that you provided all of that to
every member in your union?
Besides, when we were discussing your angle that you think, like
Harry, that people who don't use their real names are cowards, you
said you weren't a betting man. Which is it? Either you are, or you
aren't.

*******************************************

Well, since you asked...I wouldn't consider this a true wager.... more like
taking candy from a baby.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


I also asked how in hell would a picture of an old union patch prove
that you gave every member of your union all of the above?

John H[_8_] January 7th 09 06:01 PM

Multi-tool.
 
On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:08:00 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:46:28 -0800 (PST),
wrote:


The guy I posted for will be using it to carry on a dirtbike.. no room
for a toolbox, even a small one...


Ya but...
Those multi-tools aren't exactly small either.
When I biked (pedal) I could carry what I needed.
Forgot what your friend wanted - pliers? - but there's
not many sizes to twist on any bike.
Though I don't use them, and I don't like them, a Crescent
wrench is better for cranking nuts than any pair of pliers.
Somebody already wrote about a multi-tool pliers breaking.
I can't imagine breaking a pliers, and I've cranked on a lot of them.
And you need a slip joint in any set of pliers to get a good bite on
more than one size thing.
I'm spitting in the wind here anywhere, because the multi-tool Army is
marching, and I'm just going to get run over. (-:

--Vic


I think my friend used his Leatherman pliers as a pry bar. It's for damn
sure they didn't break under proper use.

The thing is, Leatherman just replaced the tool.

JoeSpareBedroom January 7th 09 06:03 PM

Multi-tool.
 
wrote in message
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On Jan 7, 10:44 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Jan 7, 9:56 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:





wrote in message


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On Jan 7, 8:47 am, Jim wrote:


wrote:
On Jan 7, 8:00 am, hk wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Jan 6, 10:36 pm, Vic Smith
wrote:
On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:34:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff
10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and
lowered
standards, etc
Excuse me?
Leatherman tools rule.
Isn't that a glorified Swiss Army knife?
Never met a multi-tool I liked except for a claw hammer.
A decent tool box doesn't take up much space.
If you're convinced send me that Leatherman and I'll take a look
at
it
before I get rid of it.
Already posted my address.
--Vic
The guy I posted for will be using it to carry on a dirtbike.. no
room
for a toolbox, even a small one...
===========
If the Leatherman Wave is good enough for Les Stroud, it's just
the
thing
for your friend.
That's the one I have...but I understand Leatherman "retired" that
model. It's a great little pocket tool. I even pack it in my
checked-in
luggage when I fly somewhere. Used to be able to keep it in my
pocket...- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


You're not allowed to have them on a commercial flight because it
has
a knife, liar.


http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...tted-prohibite...


He is a liar, but not necessarily in this case. You need to apologize
to
harold.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Nope, I would have, but the fat slob had to instantly start his
insults, so, no thanks. Harry's so desperate here for someone to talk
to him that he's acting like the former Tuuk


==============


OK...let me get this straight:


1) You read what he said, but did not comprehend all of it.


2) You posted a link which failed to prove your point.


3) You're not mature enough to admit you were wrong.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


No, you didn't "get this straight". Has absolutely nothing to do with
maturity. Hell, your buddy Harry has been asked several times for an
apology when proven wrong and has never done so. So, why should
anybody apologize to someone who has never done so himself, and has
done nothing but call that person vulgar childish names and insulted
that person at every occasion?
=======================

Translation:
"But mom....the other kids were throwing rocks at the window too. How come
I'm gettin' time out?"- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Oh, hell, I guess you've come back to be nothing more than a whining
child huh? Let's try again, and see if this hits your brain. First,
you'll never get a job as a translator, you just think you know what
someone else is thinking. Second, apparently your brain didn't
understand that AS I SAID TO BEGIN WITH, if Harry hadn't have
instantly turned on the asshole-a-tron, he may have gotten an apology.
Thirdly, I really don't give a crap what you think. Add to that the
fact that you come back here only to be an ass, and well, the answer
should come to you, grasshopper.


================


Two messages ago, you said you had no reason to behave better than Harry,
who you thought was badly behaved. Sounds like you've got no clue about
personal responsibility if other people's behavior determines your own.



[email protected] January 7th 09 07:13 PM

Multi-tool.
 
On Jan 7, 1:03*pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Jan 7, 10:44 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:





wrote in message


....
On Jan 7, 9:56 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:


wrote in message


....
On Jan 7, 8:47 am, Jim wrote:


wrote:
On Jan 7, 8:00 am, hk wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Jan 6, 10:36 pm, Vic Smith
wrote:
On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:34:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff
10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and
lowered
standards, etc
Excuse me?
Leatherman tools rule.
Isn't that a glorified Swiss Army knife?
Never met a multi-tool I liked except for a claw hammer.
A decent tool box doesn't take up much space.
If you're convinced send me that Leatherman and I'll take a look
at
it
before I get rid of it.
Already posted my address.
--Vic
The guy I posted for will be using it to carry on a dirtbike.. no
room
for a toolbox, even a small one...
===========
If the Leatherman Wave is good enough for Les Stroud, it's just
the
thing
for your friend.
That's the one I have...but I understand Leatherman "retired" that
model. It's a great little pocket tool. I even pack it in my
checked-in
luggage when I fly somewhere. Used to be able to keep it in my
pocket...- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


You're not allowed to have them on a commercial flight because it
has
a knife, liar.


http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...tted-prohibite...


He is a liar, but not necessarily in this case. You need to apologize
to
harold.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Nope, I would have, but the fat slob had to instantly start his
insults, so, no thanks. Harry's so desperate here for someone to talk
to him that he's acting like the former Tuuk


==============


OK...let me get this straight:


1) You read what he said, but did not comprehend all of it.


2) You posted a link which failed to prove your point.


3) You're not mature enough to admit you were wrong.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


No, you didn't "get this straight". Has absolutely nothing to do with
maturity. Hell, your buddy Harry has been asked several times for an
apology when proven wrong and has never done so. So, why should
anybody apologize to someone who has never done so himself, and has
done nothing but call that person vulgar childish names and insulted
that person at every occasion?
=======================


Translation:
"But mom....the other kids were throwing rocks at the window too. How come
I'm gettin' time out?"- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Oh, hell, I guess you've come back to be nothing more than a whining
child huh? Let's try again, and see if this hits your brain. First,
you'll never get a job as a translator, you just think you know what
someone else is thinking. Second, apparently your brain didn't
understand that AS I SAID TO BEGIN WITH, if Harry hadn't have
instantly turned on the asshole-a-tron, he may have gotten an apology.
Thirdly, I really don't give a crap what you think. Add to that the
fact that you come back here only to be an ass, and well, the answer
should come to you, grasshopper.

================

Two messages ago, you said you had no reason to behave better than Harry,
who you thought was badly behaved. Sounds like you've got no clue about
personal responsibility if other people's behavior determines your own.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


WHOOOOOOOSH..............
Whew....boy.....

Don White January 7th 09 07:26 PM

Multi-tool.
 

wrote in message
...
On Jan 7, 10:38 am, "Don White" wrote:
wrote in message

...
On Jan 7, 9:21 am, "Don White" wrote:





wrote in message


...
On Jan 6, 10:42 pm, "Don White" wrote:


wrote in message


...


I am posting this from a bike group I go to.. Maybe you guys can make
a good suggestion and I can pass it along..


SNIP
OT, but I figure some of the regulars in this group are the type to
carry and use multitools. I'm looking to get one that has a solid
set
of pliers that don't shimmy side to side when twisting things, with
at
least the basics for additional tools (screwdrivers, knife, etc).
It'll be for boating use as well as on the dirt bike, so I don't
really like the designs that have separate drivers for the
screwdriver
part, since I could see losing one in rough seas, and wouldn't want
to be fiddling with getting out the proper bit and inserting it into
the tool while on the cabintop of a rocking boat.


The best thing I found hope for in my research was a Kershaw
multitool, but it's been discontinued. My everyday pocket knife is a
Kershaw 1550, and it's a great, great knife. Very well built, going
strong after years of tough use and conditions, and has a lifetime
warranty behind it if it ever does flake out on me.


Any multitools I've used have done many things poorly. I'd like to
find one that does a few things well, with a special focus on the
pliers. This (along with my satisfaction with their other products)
is why i liked the looks of the Kershaw so much - the pliers were
not
retractable and as such were supposedly much stiffer than your
average
multitool. They were also locking like vice grips, but that part I
can do without.


Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff 10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and lowered
standards, etc. I'm looking for advice on a good multitool I can buy
at the store in '09, not what was a great tool back in the 80's when
tools were commonly made to be used.


So, if you carry something along these lines and are happy with it,
please tell me what and why.


/SNIP


Thanks, Scotty


Back in 1997 we were closing up a small union local and preparing to
join
with a larger union.
Had some money to dispose of so I bought about 32 Schrade Tough Tools
for
the members.
I also went to a local leather artist and had little patches made with
the
union local #, it's logo and the dates it served the members.
These patches were sewn onto the leather belt pouches the tool came
with.
I presented them with custom t-shirts at a goodbye party to the 2.5
dozen
current members plus a few past execs.
Everybody loved them except for a few of the girls. Can't please
everyone.http://www.botachtactical.com/schrade1.html-Hidequoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Did Harry help you with that tall tale?
************************************************** *********


Seems to me y'all down there are a real bettin' group.
What do you wager that I can't produce a picture of two of the units
with
the obvious union patch and who knows...maybe the original receipt from
Canadian Tire.
I was the treasurer and acting president at time of close-up so I should
still have the voucher/receipt here.
Hurry up...the wife has been after me to trash all my old union
documents......it has been beyond the 7 year period. (except for my last
stint with the Guild)- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


How on earth would the above prove that you provided all of that to
every member in your union?
Besides, when we were discussing your angle that you think, like
Harry, that people who don't use their real names are cowards, you
said you weren't a betting man. Which is it? Either you are, or you
aren't.

*******************************************

Well, since you asked...I wouldn't consider this a true wager.... more
like
taking candy from a baby.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


I also asked how in hell would a picture of an old union patch prove
that you gave every member of your union all of the above?

************************************************** ****

We're all honorable men Can't you take my word for it?



JoeSpareBedroom January 7th 09 07:28 PM

Multi-tool.
 
wrote in message
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On Jan 7, 1:03 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Jan 7, 10:44 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:





wrote in message


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On Jan 7, 9:56 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:


wrote in message


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On Jan 7, 8:47 am, Jim wrote:


wrote:
On Jan 7, 8:00 am, hk wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Jan 6, 10:36 pm, Vic Smith
wrote:
On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:34:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better
stuff
10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and
lowered
standards, etc
Excuse me?
Leatherman tools rule.
Isn't that a glorified Swiss Army knife?
Never met a multi-tool I liked except for a claw hammer.
A decent tool box doesn't take up much space.
If you're convinced send me that Leatherman and I'll take a
look
at
it
before I get rid of it.
Already posted my address.
--Vic
The guy I posted for will be using it to carry on a dirtbike..
no
room
for a toolbox, even a small one...
===========
If the Leatherman Wave is good enough for Les Stroud, it's just
the
thing
for your friend.
That's the one I have...but I understand Leatherman "retired"
that
model. It's a great little pocket tool. I even pack it in my
checked-in
luggage when I fly somewhere. Used to be able to keep it in my
pocket...- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


You're not allowed to have them on a commercial flight because it
has
a knife, liar.


http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...tted-prohibite...


He is a liar, but not necessarily in this case. You need to
apologize
to
harold.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Nope, I would have, but the fat slob had to instantly start his
insults, so, no thanks. Harry's so desperate here for someone to talk
to him that he's acting like the former Tuuk


==============


OK...let me get this straight:


1) You read what he said, but did not comprehend all of it.


2) You posted a link which failed to prove your point.


3) You're not mature enough to admit you were wrong.- Hide quoted
text -


- Show quoted text -


No, you didn't "get this straight". Has absolutely nothing to do with
maturity. Hell, your buddy Harry has been asked several times for an
apology when proven wrong and has never done so. So, why should
anybody apologize to someone who has never done so himself, and has
done nothing but call that person vulgar childish names and insulted
that person at every occasion?
=======================


Translation:
"But mom....the other kids were throwing rocks at the window too. How
come
I'm gettin' time out?"- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Oh, hell, I guess you've come back to be nothing more than a whining
child huh? Let's try again, and see if this hits your brain. First,
you'll never get a job as a translator, you just think you know what
someone else is thinking. Second, apparently your brain didn't
understand that AS I SAID TO BEGIN WITH, if Harry hadn't have
instantly turned on the asshole-a-tron, he may have gotten an apology.
Thirdly, I really don't give a crap what you think. Add to that the
fact that you come back here only to be an ass, and well, the answer
should come to you, grasshopper.

================

Two messages ago, you said you had no reason to behave better than Harry,
who you thought was badly behaved. Sounds like you've got no clue about
personal responsibility if other people's behavior determines your own.-
Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


WHOOOOOOOSH..............
Whew....boy.....

===============


You seem to be having a problem interpreting YOUR OWN WORDS.



John H[_8_] January 7th 09 07:49 PM

Multi-tool.
 
On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:56:04 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Jim wrote:
wrote:
On Jan 7, 8:00 am, hk wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
...

On Jan 6, 10:36 pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:34:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff 10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and lowered
standards, etc
Excuse me?
Leatherman tools rule.
Isn't that a glorified Swiss Army knife?
Never met a multi-tool I liked except for a claw hammer.
A decent tool box doesn't take up much space.
If you're convinced send me that Leatherman and I'll take a look at it
before I get rid of it.
Already posted my address.
--Vic
The guy I posted for will be using it to carry on a dirtbike.. no room
for a toolbox, even a small one...
===========
If the Leatherman Wave is good enough for Les Stroud, it's just the
thing
for your friend.
That's the one I have...but I understand Leatherman "retired" that
model. It's a great little pocket tool. I even pack it in my checked-in
luggage when I fly somewhere. Used to be able to keep it in my
pocket...- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

You're not allowed to have them on a commercial flight because it has
a knife, liar.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm


He is a liar, but not necessarily in this case. You need to apologize to
harold.


In the 80's I had a briefcase that I used for about 10 yrs, and had used
on over 1000 flights. This was when they were having problems with all
of the hijacked flights. When I purchased a new briefcase, and took
everything out, I found a pocketknife with a 3" blade in one of the side
compartments. I was surprised that it was never seen by the Xray
machines. My guess is they would find it today. Or maybe I am hoping
they would find it today.


An even better question is.Could you hijack a plane with it?" We know you
couldn't, which means about most of the security folks in the airports
could go home.

What a colossal waste of money.

John H[_8_] January 7th 09 08:57 PM

Multi-tool.
 
On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 07:22:31 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

On Jan 7, 9:50*am, wrote:
On Jan 7, 8:47*am, Jim wrote:





wrote:
On Jan 7, 8:00 am, hk wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Jan 6, 10:36 pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:34:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff 10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and lowered
standards, etc
Excuse me?
Leatherman tools rule.
Isn't that a glorified Swiss Army knife?
Never met a multi-tool I liked except for a claw hammer.
A decent tool box doesn't take up much space.
If you're convinced send me that Leatherman and I'll take a look at it
before I get rid of it.
Already posted my address.
--Vic
The guy I posted for will be using it to carry on a dirtbike.. no room
for a toolbox, even a small one...
===========
If the Leatherman Wave is good enough for Les Stroud, it's just the thing
for your friend.
That's the one I have...but I understand Leatherman "retired" that
model. It's a great little pocket tool. I even pack it in my checked-in
luggage when I fly somewhere. Used to be able to keep it in my pocket...- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


You're not allowed to have them on a commercial flight because it has
a knife, liar.


http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...tted-prohibite...

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Nope, I would have, but the fat slob had to instantly start his
insults, so, no thanks. Harry's so desperate here for someone to talk
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Either way, I invited a guy from another group to keep up with this
thread so let's all make a good impression please;)


Here is what you need for your buddy. These things hold enough tools for me
to almost field strip my bike (I don't carry a 36mm socket), they roll up
into a small pouch, and they can be bungee corded anywhere on the bike.
I've used one for years.

Then your buddy can carry some decent tools.

John H[_8_] January 7th 09 09:01 PM

Multi-tool.
 
On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:47:04 -0500, "tak" wrote:


wrote in message
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I am posting this from a bike group I go to.. Maybe you guys can make
a good suggestion and I can pass it along..

SNIP
OT, but I figure some of the regulars in this group are the type to
carry and use multitools. I'm looking to get one that has a solid
set
of pliers that don't shimmy side to side when twisting things, with
at
least the basics for additional tools (screwdrivers, knife, etc).
It'll be for boating use as well as on the dirt bike, so I don't
really like the designs that have separate drivers for the
screwdriver
part, since I could see losing one in rough seas, and wouldn't want
to be fiddling with getting out the proper bit and inserting it into
the tool while on the cabintop of a rocking boat.

The best thing I found hope for in my research was a Kershaw
multitool, but it's been discontinued. My everyday pocket knife is a
Kershaw 1550, and it's a great, great knife. Very well built, going
strong after years of tough use and conditions, and has a lifetime
warranty behind it if it ever does flake out on me.


Any multitools I've used have done many things poorly. I'd like to
find one that does a few things well, with a special focus on the
pliers. This (along with my satisfaction with their other products)
is why i liked the looks of the Kershaw so much - the pliers were not
retractable and as such were supposedly much stiffer than your
average
multitool. They were also locking like vice grips, but that part I
can do without.


Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff 10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and lowered
standards, etc. I'm looking for advice on a good multitool I can buy
at the store in '09, not what was a great tool back in the 80's when
tools were commonly made to be used.


So, if you carry something along these lines and are happy with it,
please tell me what and why.

/SNIP

Thanks, Scotty


The perfect answer to multitools and priced to sell! Also could be helpful
as a hook. ;-)

http://www.hammacher.com/publish/746...=QSearch&ls=FA


I like it. Someone was talking about shotgun chokes about a week ago. This
thing has that problem resolved.

"12/20-gauge shotgun choke tube tool"


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