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Ok...so I got a bike off of CL Austin for free a while back for my gf, but found it was much easier to just buy a new one. So..this one got scrapped. Follow the hyperlinks for more pics.
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Now the reviews:
CRKT Guppie:
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This is a tiny lil tool that came in very handy. The 1/2" crescent wrench is a nice feature for a small multi. It also has a 1/4" driver and 4 bits attached. They were helpful for this project. However, due to carabiner setup, the grip is not exceptionally comfortable and pinches the palm if too much pressure is applied while removing bolts, nuts, etc. All in all, it is a great tool for under $30.
Leatherman Surge:
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This tool is an absolute beast. It weighs a ton but comes in very handy in small household projects. It was a great help in disassembling this bike. The only real downside to me is the grip. It is not forgiving on the hand at all, especially when applying the pressure required to remove rusted fasteners.
SAK Tinker:
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This tried and true tool is the one piece of my EDC that I will NEVER let out of my sight. It has proved itself time and time again and this was no exception. The blade held up well while cutting the rubber parts for ranger bands and fire starters and the screwdrivers proved themselves quite useful. I have no real downsides to mention of the Tinker.
Basically, this is what I decided to do today since I am still on medical leave from work and it's raining too hard to go take pics. I am also working out things to use the scrapped bike for in a survival situation, that was the initial intent since the bike was/is utterly useless to me. I linked the photbucket album for y'all to see initial ideas.
http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp57/dougo83/?start=0
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Enjoy guys
PeACE
Dougo
Now the reviews:
CRKT Guppie:
This is a tiny lil tool that came in very handy. The 1/2" crescent wrench is a nice feature for a small multi. It also has a 1/4" driver and 4 bits attached. They were helpful for this project. However, due to carabiner setup, the grip is not exceptionally comfortable and pinches the palm if too much pressure is applied while removing bolts, nuts, etc. All in all, it is a great tool for under $30.
Leatherman Surge:
This tool is an absolute beast. It weighs a ton but comes in very handy in small household projects. It was a great help in disassembling this bike. The only real downside to me is the grip. It is not forgiving on the hand at all, especially when applying the pressure required to remove rusted fasteners.
SAK Tinker:
This tried and true tool is the one piece of my EDC that I will NEVER let out of my sight. It has proved itself time and time again and this was no exception. The blade held up well while cutting the rubber parts for ranger bands and fire starters and the screwdrivers proved themselves quite useful. I have no real downsides to mention of the Tinker.
Basically, this is what I decided to do today since I am still on medical leave from work and it's raining too hard to go take pics. I am also working out things to use the scrapped bike for in a survival situation, that was the initial intent since the bike was/is utterly useless to me. I linked the photbucket album for y'all to see initial ideas.
http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp57/dougo83/?start=0
Enjoy guys
PeACE
Dougo
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