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Offline AJ

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Multitools
« on: July 28, 2013, 09:36:32 AM »

Who uses one and what kind?

Been a fan of Leatherman multitools for years. The Leatherman Wave is one my favorites.


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Re: Multitools
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 11:37:11 AM »
I don't really use one. I keep one in each car just in case. Always comes in handy in an emergency.  I have the original Leatherman made in the US.

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Re: Multitools
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2013, 11:49:52 PM »
Leatherman Super tool.
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Offline Larry the applia

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Re: Multitools
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2013, 06:48:29 PM »
True story so dont laugh....to hard I pick up these crates and tear them apart to build stuff with. Plus I am a pack rat. They are heavy and I have to pick them up over my head to get in back of truck. One slipped and come down wedging my head between the boards. I had my Leatherman Blast with me I always carry or feel naked. It has a very aggressive saw blade. Took it from my side and sawed thru board to free my head. :embarassed:

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Re: Multitools
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2013, 07:04:39 PM »
Is it going to be a one seater or two seater ?

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Re: Multitools
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2013, 07:50:58 PM »
Larry, that's one cool project and a heck of a story.
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Offline Larry the applia

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Re: Multitools
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2013, 09:45:55 PM »
actually my chickens took it over lol
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Re: Multitools
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2013, 10:48:49 PM »
My Grandfather made a cradle and a crib out of Maytag and Amana refrigerator pallets. I still have 2 coffee tables laminated and made from the same. The cradle and crib will be handed down to my kids.
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Re: Multitools
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2013, 04:23:51 AM »
Very nice job Larry ..just kidding about the outhouse LOL.If your a handy guy you can use just  about anything .Lots of people throw away good stuff .
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Re: Multitools
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2013, 07:46:10 AM »
Quote from: Larry the applia on August 09, 2013, 06:48:29 PM
I had my Leatherman Blast with me I always carry or feel naked.

I know the feeling. I have carried a multitool since 1988 when I started my first appliance repair job.
All the other guys I worked with had Gerber multitools so that was the brand I started out with. Then a few years later I purchased my first Leatherman and never looked back at another Gerber after that

I'm thinking about picking up a Leatherman Super-Tool 300 to try.
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Re: Multitools
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2013, 08:56:03 AM »
Swiss Army knife has always been my favorite.
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Re: Multitools
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2013, 09:49:50 AM »
Quote from: theoldstoveguy on August 10, 2013, 08:56:03 AM
Swiss Army knife has always been my favorite.


You talking about just the knife or their multitool?

http://www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Do-It-Yourself/SwissTool-RS/53935

I picked up the Leatherman Rebar at Menards this weekend.

After I started looking at the Leatherman site I remembered that I use to have one of the first Leatherman Super-Tools and the one thing I did not like about it was the size. Being 4.5 inches folded up it was a little long to carry on my belt.

The other Leathermans I have had were all just 4 inches and a bit less weight then the Leatherman Super-Tool.

After a little more research on the Leatherman site I found the Rebar. It looks like a smaller 4 inch version of the Super-Tool.

Just what I was looking for. :)












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Offline theoldstoveguy

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Re: Multitools
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2013, 05:13:38 PM »
Just the knife, never really need more.
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