Recommendation? Becker key

[eveled]

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.

 

[The Warrior]

Great idea, thanks for posting it up.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

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

 

[Tanker 1/66]

I want to use the washer to strike a Ferro rod also.

 

[Aikiguy]

Good solution. I like it.

 

[eveled]

I tried briefly and no spark. Not sure why.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

I tried briefly and no spark. Not sure why.

Try a grade 8 washer. You might have a softer grade 5 and the Ferro rod is harder than the washer. Plus welding it took out the temper. Heat it cherry and throw it in some oil to harden it back.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

As soon as I weld mine while it's hot i will drop it in oil

 

[eveled]

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

 

[Tanker 1/66]

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

Thanks for a Great Idea. Excuse me now... I'm on the phone with Shark Tank

 

[eveled]

I've already made my millions, you can have this one. LOL!

It's barely an idea anyway. It's just a skate key.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

It's just a skate key.

Careful evel showing your age with that knowledge lol And so am I by knowing what your talking about

 

[eveled]

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!

 

[SALTY]

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.

 

[1066vik]

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'd sand the outside edge to a 90* "edge" before doing the heat and quench.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

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

 

[gmoneyluv]

This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Bladite]

nice idea. patent #bladite479321

 

[DavidCAndersen]

I like it!

 

[tanglediver]

Great, now I got 'that song' stuck in my head.