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For me Knipex referred to something like small Channelock pliers with a button to adjust the size of the grip. Excellent tool for electrical work. Had good grip, didn't weigh down your tool bags, and got into places other tools would not.
PhotonWrangler
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Little silicone "dot" bandages. I had a blood test the other day so I wanted to cover up the needle mark so I could wear short sleeves at worlk. I have a box of silicone dot bandages, probably a little over 1/4" in diameter each. I pasted one of those dots over the mark and it concealed it perfectly. Not only that, it remained in place after a shower the next morning and I forgot about it until tonight. I've never had a regular band-aid survive a shower completely intact.
I forget the brand - Welly Face Saver hydrocolloid spot bandages. They came in a fancy pink metal box.
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Made in USA Channellock pliers. Especially the larger sized one.
Used just that to help secure a damaged gate over at my 3rd shift job.
Decades old but that doesn't matter when a tool is built with quality in mind. Securing that gate actually isn't part of my job. But I knew no one from Mobile Security was going to do it. The main driver is a raging alcoholic who sometimes shows up suffering from the shakes. The other guy who usually takes over for him is lazy as Hell. Doesn't want to do his job properly.
Used just that to help secure a damaged gate over at my 3rd shift job.
Decades old but that doesn't matter when a tool is built with quality in mind. Securing that gate actually isn't part of my job. But I knew no one from Mobile Security was going to do it. The main driver is a raging alcoholic who sometimes shows up suffering from the shakes. The other guy who usually takes over for him is lazy as Hell. Doesn't want to do his job properly.
A little ingenuity and a lever.
Sunday I moved my son's boat from one location to another. When I tried to drop the trailer, the coupler was too tight to turn to release it.
I looked in my tool box for a large crescent wrench or channel locks, but I didn't have one large enough. I DID however have a set of open end wrenches. I hooked one into one of the holes in the side of the coupler nut and with very little effort, it came loose.
Sunday I moved my son's boat from one location to another. When I tried to drop the trailer, the coupler was too tight to turn to release it.
I looked in my tool box for a large crescent wrench or channel locks, but I didn't have one large enough. I DID however have a set of open end wrenches. I hooked one into one of the holes in the side of the coupler nut and with very little effort, it came loose.
Hydrogen peroxide for getting blood stains from clothing. Now if you're some ax murderer this is not for you. But if you nicked your self shaving or had a boo boo that ended up getting some blood on your shirt it's like a magic eraser.
A nurse told me about it and it works great. Be sure and do a test spot first, say in the arm pit area where altered coloring won't matter IF it alters the color.
A nurse told me about it and it works great. Be sure and do a test spot first, say in the arm pit area where altered coloring won't matter IF it alters the color.
So much rain in NYC right now. With more headed here soon thanks to a certain Tropical Storm. Just wanted to add, my Repel (name of the brand) Windproof compact umbrella. Managed to snag one a few months back on sale. (Unpopular color combination.) Oh yeah, definitely works exceptionally well.
Speaking of rain gear, my Ariat rebar stormshell rain jacket was handy today. Super humid air from a tropical storm passing through usually means clamy, sweaty, uncomfy rain gear. The rebar has a fishnet type liner and has exhaust points for heat to escape.
I've never gone wrong with anything that says Knipex on it. That's included a lot of my favorite tools, and they've all been good friends in battle.
That looks very handy, especially in times like those there, and I've needed something like that many times and didn't have anything that 'breathed' at all. Usually turned into a portable sauna. Never heard of 'em - 'add bookmark'. I'm dumb as a post when it comes to clothing.
zippered arm pits in breathable raingear are terrific additional vents when available.
Fenix PD35 2014 edition. 960 Lumen. Not much output by today's standard, but I am pleased as punch with it.
Bought one late 2014, then another early 2015. Then a third in 2018, on EOL sale.
The first one has been retired by now as I need more power, but it still goes strong. Almost a shame I bought so many, as they aren't in use anymore, other than as emergency lights around the house.
Second item would be Timbra work jackets and pants. I think it's only a domestic brand, but I am very happy with it. Bought two pants first, and after having used them for a few weeks...I bought 12 more in the space of a few months.
Bought one late 2014, then another early 2015. Then a third in 2018, on EOL sale.
The first one has been retired by now as I need more power, but it still goes strong. Almost a shame I bought so many, as they aren't in use anymore, other than as emergency lights around the house.
Second item would be Timbra work jackets and pants. I think it's only a domestic brand, but I am very happy with it. Bought two pants first, and after having used them for a few weeks...I bought 12 more in the space of a few months.
Jean-Luc Descarte
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I'm sure @PhotonWrangler agrees. Going by the "What did you use your flashlight for today?" thread, if there's ever a user that squeezed his PD35 for all it was worth, it was him.
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This may be the boring'est addition to this thread but::
Fine grit sand paper
Surprisingly, had some alkaline batteries leak and my attempt to clean the contacts weren't working,, had some choice words to say
grabbed some fine grit and started-o-sanding
FIXED!
This may be the boring'est addition to this thread but::
Fine grit sand paper
Surprisingly, had some alkaline batteries leak and my attempt to clean the contacts weren't working,, had some choice words to say
grabbed some fine grit and started-o-sanding
FIXED!
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
The PD3x series is a perfect blend of size, ruggedness, performance and cost. I'm not at all surprised that PaladinNO likes them also.
