Thinking about my old TL-29 and trying to convince myself to buy the new Electricians

[STR]

Didn't mean to offend. I recall a post where some said the saw only worked well for cutting sheetrock which may have been the original intention. It sounded like it did not cut through wood very well. I don't have time to look up the thread but my intention was never to insult anyone.


BTW I love TL-29s maybe one of the most unique and useful traditional patters of all!

Thanks but don't worry about my feelings. I'm not offended by it or insulted. I simply wanted to see it cause I've heard nothing like that in the feedback I received really. I think if people get the wrong idea and start using it for every cut, long, short, crooked and all in between that it may well dull and disappoint particularly in wood but you know its not designed for that. Its designed to work in a pinch when you don't have the other stuff or forgot it and stuff like that which when is the case will save steps, time, money and maybe even the day a time or two. While I'm not saying it can't do the job daily each day everyday I'll say my intent was something you could work with to make money with in a pinch. Not daily as your go to for each and every job. For all I know tho, as well as GEC did these (far beyond my wildest expectations!) it may well do that gladly and ask for more. Perhaps time will tell. I don't expect everyone will like it or even want it. No matter the case they'll still be dang impressed with the knife before them and for sure if not the knife they'll be very impressed with the abilities of the master cutlers that built and designed it. Looking at these they still at times almost bring tears to my eyes they are so well done and refined.

 

[jc57]

Not being an actual electrician and living in a house with plaster walls, the saw blade on the knife initially confused me. But when I watched that vid and realized it's a drywall saw, it was a forehead slapping moment and I recognized the genius of it. I did some amateur drywall work specifically related to electrical, phone, and cable outlets at my mother-in-law's house that was damaged in a flood a few years ago. Having a tool like that handy would have been a MAJOR help when trying to do fairly fine and neat cuts around outlet boxes.

I think I made do with a regular drywall saw but it was definitely a bit unwieldy for some of the work, and of course the rougher edges are hidden behind the faceplates.

Cook knife, and very purpose-built!

 

[STR]

Not to side track but the very cool radio knife is posted up on GEC's web site! Very awesome indeed! Yet another home run by the masterful cutlers of Penn. Yeah I was surprised at how easily controlled the little saw is in the walls. I've used it extensively several times and that entire wall is cut all the way down now ready to have the piece replaced.

S

 

[Edm1]

I'm really interested in the Radio. Being a ham radio operator and one who messes around with all types of radios, I am drawn to it. When will they hit the shelves?

 

[Jack Black]

I'm really interested in the Radio. Being a ham radio operator and one who messes around with all types of radios, I am drawn to it. When will they hit the shelves?

I don't think I've heard that phrase for 20 years or more :thumbup:

 

[SAK Guy]

I'm really interested in the Radio. Being a ham radio operator and one who messes around with all types of radios, I am drawn to it. When will they hit the shelves?

+1 I'm a shortwave radio guy! It's going onto my list!

 

[Edm1]

I don't think I've heard that phrase for 20 years or more :thumbup:

And most of my radios still take vacuum tubes...valves to you . Shortwave listener too. Since most of my gear is older than me the flathead screwdriver can still be used.

 

[zippofan]

Another SW listener here, also commercial FCC licensed from back when you still had to take electronics theory and regulations tests to get it.

I wish Dad was still around, I'd be surprising him with a sheepfoot STREK in green micarta for Christmas if he was, green was his favorite color. :thumbup:

 

[george c]

Note: My computer has been kaput most of the day. Just started working again.

I guess I should have used a little brevity in my original post.

Thanks to all who have commented. Yes, I remember my TL-29 as being a really cool knife; however, I don't want another one. Actually found a company making government spec models for not much money.

But, I guess my reason for the post was to hear from people who have bought and are using them (the Electricians' knife). As I mentioned I have several Boys' knives. Also, just think the lanyard tube is great.

Thanks STR for your kind offer to "try one out." But, at this time that's not needed.

Again, thanks to all who responded.

Hope we all have a great Thanksgiving.

Regards,

George

 

[Jack Black]

And most of my radios still take vacuum tubes...valves to you . Shortwave listener too. Since most of my gear is older than me the flathead screwdriver can still be used.

Great stuff. I had a few ham radio magazines as a boy and found it very interesting, never got beyond listening to short wave though. I have a couple of old pals who still go to 'radio rallies', one of them is heavily into morse!