Tuesday Tool Thread

[aosty]

I'm sorry I let this thread fizzle out!

I just got some new doodads to streamline the riding kit...

[m_sasso]

What are the two encircled tools, seems like a lot of the tools you carry can be found in one multi tool?

[aosty]

Originally Posted by m_sasso

What are the two encircled tools, seems like a lot of the tools you carry can be found in one multi tool?

Multitools suck!! Okay, some are ok but I prefer the usability of individual tools and the bit driver allows customizing... i.e., 8/10mm hex and T20/25/27/30 torx bits.

The purple thing is a Dynaplug Racer tubeless tire plug tool.
http://www.dynaplug.com/racer.html

The thingy that looks like a .45 ACP cartridge is a Topeak Nano 5nm inline torque limiting pod.
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/pro...no-torqbox-5nm

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by aosty

Multitools suck!! Okay, some are ok but I prefer the usability of individual tools and the bit driver allows customizing... i.e., 8/10mm hex and T20/25/27/30 torx bits.

The purple thing is a Dynaplug Racer tubeless tire plug tool.
http://www.dynaplug.com/racer.html

The thingy that looks like a .45 ACP cartridge is a Topeak Nano 5nm inline torque limiting pod.
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/pro...no-torqbox-5nm

You actually carry all that stuff? Unsupported, mega-mile touring?

[aosty]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

You actually carry all that stuff? Unsupported, mega-mile touring?

Yea, I actually carry (and use) all that most of the time. I guess you don't ride offroad much? Or maybe it's difficult to determine the size and scale in the photos? The longest item is about 4" long. The whole package is more compact than a mtb tube and comfortably fits in a jersey-pocket-friendly snack-size ziplock baggie.

Most bike multitools with chain tools are 150-200g. The tool items in the first photo total 255g... a bit more for much more functionality. The spares pile is an additional 80g... total 335g.

- tire plug tool 3.75" / 20g - I have a tire slashing habit
- Leatherman 2"-ish / 55g - lightest/smallest with pliers, scissors, knife
- Topeak torque thing 1.5" / 26g

My bikepacking kit adds more items... gloves, lube, rag, cable, brake pads, Kevlar thread, straps, and sometimes a spare tire.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by aosty

Yea, I actually carry (and use) all that most of the time. I guess you don't ride offroad much? Or maybe it's difficult to determine the size and scale in the photos? The longest item is about 4" long. The whole package is more compact than a mtb tube and comfortably fits in a jersey-pocket-friendly snack-size ziplock baggie.

Most bike multitools with chain tools are 150-200g. The tool items in the first photo total 255g... a bit more for much more functionality. The spares pile is an additional 80g... total 335g.

- tire plug tool 3.75" / 20g - I have a tire slashing habit
- Leatherman 2"-ish / 55g - lightest/smallest with pliers, scissors, knife
- Topeak torque thing 1.5" / 26g

My bikepacking kit adds more items... gloves, lube, rag, cable, brake pads, Kevlar thread, straps, and sometimes a spare tire.

Correct..if ya need it, no problema..just must be a pretty rough and tumble ride, to break that much.

[aosty]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Correct..if ya need it, no problema..just must be a pretty rough and tumble ride, to break that much.

[R3awak3n]

not gonna lie, I have carried less than that on unsupported mega mile tours lol

[ColonelJLloyd]

• Belt and suspenders
• Better to have and not need then to need and not have
• Calling the sag wagon could put you in the doghouse
• Hero/good Samaritan potential is increased
• Riding with weights in your bag makes you a stronger rider
• He was a boy scout and old habits die hard
• Bike ride could turn into "he went out for milk and never came back"

[aosty]

Funny guys!

[Gsinill]

Found this 5" Wilton bullet vise on CL after searching for one quite some time:

[rePhil]

^^^^^^^^^^^^

That's a nice find.Did you buy it like that or refinish it? I know mine will be passed down many years after I am through with it.

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by rePhil

^^^^^^^^^^^^

That's a nice find.Did you buy it like that or refinish it? I know mine will be passed down many years after I am through with it.

That's how I bought it.
PO was an older gentleman that fixed it up for himself but apparently he's moving into a smaller house and this one is too big for him.

[Plum Hill]

American made, too.

[AngryScientist]

nice score.

a solid bench vise is an indispensable piece of shop kit. that's a solid one!