Recommendation? Becker key

eveled

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With all the threads out there about using the Becker handle as a survival kit. I was surprised to not find any helpful hints on how to keep an Allen key with you. Here is my solution. Simple, but works very well. I was surprised to find I could loosen tight screws by hand with this. If more torque is needed a cheater can go in the hole. I cut a slot in a heavy washer then welded the key in place.IMG_20180615_145428.jpg
 
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With all the threads out there about using the Becker handle as a survival kit. I was surprised to not find any helpful hints on how to keep an Allen key with you. Here is my solution. Simple, but works very well. I was surprised to find I could loosen tight screws by hand with this. If more torque is needed a cheater can go it the hole. I cut a slot in a heavy washer then welded the key in place.View attachment 925553 View attachment 925554
I'm going to make that Happen:thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
It was just a qwickie to see if it would work. Next one will be better, I'll harden it and see. Dual purpose is always better. Thanks
 
I've already made my millions, you can have this one. LOL!

It's barely an idea anyway. It's just a skate key.
 
Lol! I'm not that old. My mom had a skate key on a shoe lace. It fascinated me as a kid.

When she told me it was a skate key. I thought it was like a car key. I thought she had roller skates with engines. At the time I thought that was pretty cool!
 
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eveled, that's a very good idea.

One could also take a "L" shaped Allen key, heat one end the bend it to a loop - but it likely would not be as handy as the washer with a ferro rod.

Then again, a ferro rod is not as handy as a disposable lighter ... or three.
 
eveled, that's a very good idea.

One could also take a "L" shaped Allen key, heat one end the bend it to a loop - but it likely would not be as handy as the washer with a ferro rod.

Then again, a ferro rod is not as handy as a disposable lighter ... or three.
LoL What I actually use is a torch striker. I put the tinder in the cup and strike it like I'm lighting my Victor or B tank torch. Just drill a couple holes in the cup for a lil oxygen
 
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