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Smile on Saturday, Handles. Crown Corker made in England, date and Manufacturer Unknown. This has been in my Family for years and still get's used occasionally.
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKB8_S5FNqA&feature=youtu.be
(Had to upload on Youtube because Flickr decided to throw a tantrum)
With energy shields generated from enemy dreadnoughts becoming increasingly powerful, the Federation required a new starfighter that could independently push itself past defences without relying on larger support ships. Using twin projector bubbles mounted at its bow, the Shield-Breaker Multitool (SBM) is capable of generating a temporary rift in a shield’s surface long enough for it to gain accesses to enemy space. Once through, the SBM can reveal a multitude of offensive tools that would otherwise have been vaporised upon shield contact. Now, with the Federation’s fiercest weaponry at their doorstep, the Galactic Invaders don’t stand a chance!
One of the dropped story concepts for the Force Awakens was a Resistance ship that could punch a hole in Star Killer’s Shields and allow the strike craft to attack the base. Concept art shows it to be huge.. like 3 times the size of a star destroyer huge, but it got me thinking, what would a starfighter-sized equivalent look like? This idea developed further after re-watching Rogue One (again) and seeing those X-wings impact of the shield surface. What if a ship could instead slow its approach right down and literally force its way through? Consequently, it made sense to use an arrow-head shape with virtually no extremities to keep things looking shield-punching-durable (yes that’s a thing now ;). But then there was a problem, how’s a starfighter supposed to fight without any substantial weapons? The answer of course is to have a space swiss army knife multi-tool! :D
Play Features:
-Removable canopy
-Rotating wing tip defence canons
-Concealed missile ‘launchers’
-Retractable Multi-Tools (x4)
Built for the Starfighter Category in Space Jam 2018:
Lensbaby has just launched a new an improved version of the original Double Glass Optic that I have. The difference of course is that you don't have to drop in the aperture rings as you can change it on the optic like the sweet 35, 50 and edge 80 I have.
I am not one to run and buy a lens if I already have one and to me my "old original double glass" works well for me. So what if I have to drop in the aperture rings is my thinking.
Processed in Lightroom Classic. Double Glass with a macro filter.
I will thank you in advance for any comment or fave on my image as I may not always have the time to get back.
A Doll designed to build homes at great speeds so Aigara would always have a place to sleep in, Homi became a fugitive of a supercivilization for demolishing their structures to build houses for lesser species leaving unknownly living under them. She would eventually go with Lagace to help their purpose of rebuilding cities after the war.
Doll nº: 005.
Title: Doll Builder
Nickname: Homi (by Aigara), The Pocket Demolisher (by the surface inhabitants).
Color trait: Bright Yellow.
Functionality: Assitance.
Abilities: High speed construction. Strength and resistance to impacts. Multitool fingers.
Current state: Operative, helping Lagace.
More pictures here: www.flickr.com/photos/golden_arpeggio/albums/721576668501...
The Sauteuse.
My kinda "multitool" in the kitchen.
Perfect Christmas gift for ambitious homechefs/kitchen firestarters.
A forgiving pan that is capable of covering your mistakes and can actually give you an alibi in certain situations...
HMM
Another view of the multi tool pocket knife.
Processed in Lightroom Classic. Double Glass no aperture ring with a macro filter.
I will thank you in advance for any comment or fave on my image as I may not always have the time to get back.
in the 1970's no cyclist would have imagined that a multi tool will be produced to do quick repairs while on the road. here is a gadget that has over 50 functions provided in 1 compact unit. it even has tire removing levers , cool! all these for USD20.00
Found the one with the corkscrew that I bought in Switzerland, on our walk from #Helga2004….. It has no hole for a pin!
(do a Ctrl+R to refresh if you can't see the NOTES on screen)
It has WAC scratched beside the corkscrew on the side panel to the reamer…
VICTORINOX Swiss Army Knife Tinker red Medium Pocket Knife 1.4603 Red 35060 IS 90mm long…
$38.80 on eBay….
The Victorinox Tinker is one of the most popular best Swiss army knives out there. People often use it as their EDC knife and they generally like the balance between its toolset and carry ability.
It’s 3.6” long and weighs 2.2 oz. Its toolset features 12 stainless steel pieces, including a large/small stainless steel blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener with a small flat screwdriver, bottle opener with a large flat screwdriver & wire stripper, reamer, tweezers, toothpick, and a key ring.
The tools are packed into 2 layers, which gives it a slimmer appearance.
And see Classic SD Alox for the SAK now I have bought one on eBay, $49.95 smaller than I thought. 57mm long.. KRW 65,000
On its way, o4-03-23 arrived by Au Post 07-03-23 in slim envelope with a slip of a plastic case for the knife.
Now just received the #Alox 7.. 0.8150.26 27-06-23
Also shown here is my 1.3703 Climber red from Mister Minit Gungahlin 25/08/21 $69.75
This model would be nice...
www.ebay.com.au/itm/275699647039?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM...
The Swiss Army knife is a multi-tool pocketknife manufactured by Victorinox.[1] The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by American soldiers after World War II after they had trouble pronouncing the German word "Offiziersmesser", meaning "officer’s knife".[2]
The Swiss Army knife generally has a drop-point main blade plus other blades and tools such as screwdrivers, a can opener, a saw blade, a pair of scissors, and many others. These are stowed inside the handle of the knife through a pivot point mechanism. The handle is traditionally a red color, with either a Victorinox or Wenger "cross" logo or, for Swiss military issue knives, the coat of arms of Switzerland. Other colors, textures, and shapes have appeared over the years.
Originating in Ibach, Switzerland, the Swiss Army knife was first produced in 1891 when the Karl Elsener company, which later became Victorinox, won the contract to produce the Swiss Army's Modell 1890 knife from the previous German manufacturer. In 1893, the Swiss cutlery company Paul Boéchat & Cie, which later became Wenger SA, received its first contract from the Swiss military to produce model 1890 knives; the two companies split the contract for provision of the knives from 1908 until Victorinox acquired Wenger in 2005. A cultural icon of Switzerland, both the design of the knife and its versatility have worldwide recognition.[3] The term "Swiss Army knife" has acquired usage as a figure of speech indicating extreme utility applicable to more or less any scenario at hand.
from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Army_knife
Tools and components
The Victorinox Swisschamp consists of 8 layers with 33 functions and weighs 185 g.
Wenger Giant
Victorinox Swisschamp XAVT
There are various models of the Swiss Army knife with different tool combinations.
Though Victorinox does not provide custom knives, they have produced many different variations to suit individual users,[11] with the Wenger company producing even more model variations. [12]
Common Main Layer Tools:
Large blade - With 'VICTORINOX SWISS MADE' tang stamp on Victorinox blades (since 2005) to verify the knife's authenticity
Small blade
Nail file / nail cleaner
Scissors
Wood saw
Metal file / metal saw with Nail file / nail cleaner /
Magnifying lens
Phillips screwdriver
Fish scaler / hook disgorger / ruler in cm and inches
Pliers / wire cutter / wire crimper
Can opener / 3 mm slotted screwdriver
Bottle opener / 6 mm slotted screwdriver / wire stripper
Other Main Layer Tools:
LED light
USB flash drive
Hoof cleaner
Shackle opener / marlinspike
Electrician's blade / wire scraper
Pruning blade
Pharmaceutical spatula (cuticle pusher)
Cyber Tool (bit driver)
Combination tool containing cap opener / can opener / 5 mm slotted screwdriver / wire stripper
Back Layer Tools:
Corkscrew or Phillips driver
Reamer or Awl
Is this the most useless tool..?
youtu.be/MzHAgtb0JhQ?si=CtMPDfge2xChQdmS
Multipurpose hook
2mm slotted screwdriver
Chisel
Mini screwdriver (designed to fit within the corkscrew)
Keyring
Scale Tools:
Tweezers
Toothpick
Pressurized ballpoint pen (with a retractable version on smaller models, and can be used to set DIP switches)
Stainless pin
Digital clock / alarm / timer / altimeter / thermometer / barometer
Rivets and flanged bushings made from brass hold all machined steel parts and other tools, separators and the scales together. The rivets are made by cutting and pointing appropriately sized bars of solid brass.
The separators between the tools have been made from aluminium alloy since 1951. This makes the knives lighter. Previously these separating layers were made of nickel-silver.[18]
The martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the cutting blades is optimized for high toughness and corrosion resistance and has a composition of 15% chromium, 0.60% silicon, 0.52% carbon, 0.50% molybdenum, and 0.45% manganese and is designated X55CrMo14 or DIN 1.4110 according to Victorinox.[19] After a hardening process at 1040 °C and annealing at 160 °C the blades achieve an average hardness of 56 HRC. This steel hardness is suitable for practical use and easy resharpening, but less than achieved in stainless steel alloys used for blades optimized for high wear resistance. According to Victorinox the martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the other parts is X39Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4031, AISI/ASTM 420) and for the springs X20Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4021, but still within AISI/ASTM 420).[20][21]
The steel used for the wood saws, scissors and nail files has a steel hardness of HRC 53, the screwdrivers, tin openers and awls have a hardness of HRC 52, and the corkscrew and springs have a hardness of HRC 49.[20][citation needed]
The metal saws and files, in addition to the special case hardening, are also subjected to a hard chromium plating process so that iron and steel can also be filed and cut.[18][22]
Also have the Tinker Red 1.4603 Resin Scales..
Secret tools and uses.. youtu.be/AMWcziJezLQ?si=es3aBLaQjrZSOD8T
youtube.com/shorts/VUC6Atz4Du0?si=XGAQPdm9w-CvzzIv
The venerable Swiss Army Knife (SAK for short) is a jack-of-all-trades everyday carry tool that enjoys an irreplaceable status in people's loadouts, even if they do not consider themselves part of the everyday carry community, thanks to the SAK's hallmark mix of valuable features and tools in a compact size. With over a century of experience making quality tools and knives, Victorinox and Wenger (the sole two authorized makers of the Swiss Army Knife since the 1890s, and the latter acquired by Victorinox in 2005) have hundreds of SAKs for you to choose from.
Victorinox created the original SAK to meet an Army officer's knife requirement in the Swiss military. Their practicality means they've become a preferred multi-tool for decades now. They've also become instantly recognizable even to someone unfamiliar with everyday carry. They carry a SAK because MacGyver had one on TV, and then there's the fabled green SAK pulled out of a safe deposit bank vault by Jason Bourne.
With all the options available, we'll focus on what makes for a good, compact SAK for everyday carry: a competent knife, one or more screwdrivers, a can or bottle opener, and other essentials like a pair of scissors, tweezers, or even a toothpick. Armed with that knowledge, you can research further on your own and decide what your first (or next) Swiss Army Knife should be.
This post was last updated on 12/26/2023.
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife....
It's been a long haul but it's finally finished -- the MIDA Multi-Tool Scout Rifle from the video game Destiny! This has to be the most difficult thing I've ever built. There were so many funky angles and complex functions I had to incorporate, but it turned out great!
Take a look at my video of it on Youtube for a more in-depth view and don't forget to subscribe and share!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg1cayaZ9sI
Enjoy!
They only had round ones with a hole covers in icing.
Swiss Army Knife Recommendations...
youtu.be/-BJsULkEIrk?si=AX-OvS6iMjZlknQ-
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kramerdesignstudio]
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leathermanedc as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
I had this multi-tool that had rusted together so out of curiosity I pulled it apart, I took rather long time, since either it was a really good quality tool or the rust gave it resilience? One thing that made it hard to pull apart was that the hexagonal nuts keeping it together had poor quality and the hexagonal shapes became round so I had to use my trusty old Czechoslovakian tweezers to screw of the nuts, well enough about my modus operandi… this is the arrangement I made out of the pieces (or some of them)… Peace and Noise! /MushroomBrain demolisher and creator
SAK Swiss Army Knife collection.
No.6 , the large 7 LOX see below.. then there is the small LEATHERMAN Juice S2... and Mary's nice little model with one blade and scissors always in her handbag..
All kept sharp on a very fine Natural ARKANSAS sharpening stone or old shaving strap piece!
Hinges with a little WD40. see #onscreenNotes
The background is the cover of the E.Cornell photo album..
The Swiss Army knife is a multi-tool pocketknife manufactured by Victorinox.[1] The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by American soldiers after World War II after they had trouble pronouncing the German word "Offiziersmesser", meaning "officer’s knife".[2]
See a selection review here on YouTube youtu.be/ta907Bh97lU?si=1mcI-DqXqEH6L4z3
The Swiss Army knife generally has a drop-point main blade plus other blades and tools such as screwdrivers, a can opener, a saw blade, a pair of scissors, and many others. These are stowed inside the handle of the knife through a pivot point mechanism. The handle is traditionally a red color, with either a Victorinox or Wenger "cross" logo or, for Swiss military issue knives, the coat of arms of Switzerland. Other colors, textures, and shapes have appeared over the years.
Originating in Ibach, Switzerland, the Swiss Army knife was first produced in 1891 when the Karl Elsener company, which later became Victorinox, won the contract to produce the Swiss Army's Modell 1890 knife from the previous German manufacturer. In 1893, the Swiss cutlery company Paul Boéchat & Cie, which later became Wenger SA, received its first contract from the Swiss military to produce model 1890 knives; the two companies split the contract for provision of the knives from 1908 until Victorinox acquired Wenger in 2005. A cultural icon of Switzerland, both the design of the knife and its versatility have worldwide recognition.[3] The term "Swiss Army knife" has acquired usage as a figure of speech indicating extreme utility applicable to more or less any scenario at hand.
from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Army_knife
Tools and components
The Victorinox Swisschamp consists of 8 layers with 33 functions and weighs 185 g.
Wenger Giant
Victorinox Swisschamp XAVT
There are various models of the Swiss Army knife with different tool combinations.
Though Victorinox does not provide custom knives, they have produced many different variations to suit individual users,[11] with the Wenger company producing even more model variations. [12]
Common Main Layer Tools:
Large blade - With 'VICTORINOX SWISS MADE' tang stamp on Victorinox blades (since 2005) to verify the knife's authenticity
Small blade
Nail file / nail cleaner
Scissors
Wood saw
Metal file / metal saw with Nail file / nail cleaner /
Magnifying lens
Phillips screwdriver
Fish scaler / hook disgorger / ruler in cm and inches
Pliers / wire cutter / wire crimper
Can opener / 3 mm slotted screwdriver
Bottle opener / 6 mm slotted screwdriver / wire stripper
Other Main Layer Tools:
LED light
USB flash drive
Hoof cleaner
Shackle opener / marlinspike
Electrician's blade / wire scraper
Pruning blade
Pharmaceutical spatula (cuticle pusher)
Cyber Tool (bit driver)
Combination tool containing cap opener / can opener / 5 mm slotted screwdriver / wire stripper
Back Layer Tools:
Corkscrew or Phillips driver
Reamer
Multipurpose hook
2mm slotted screwdriver
Chisel
Mini screwdriver (designed to fit within the corkscrew)
Keyring
Scale Tools:
Tweezers
Toothpick
Pressurized ballpoint pen (with a retractable version on smaller models, and can be used to set DIP switches)
Stainless pin
Digital clock / alarm / timer / altimeter / thermometer / barometer
Rivets and flanged bushings made from brass hold all machined steel parts and other tools, separators and the scales together. The rivets are made by cutting and pointing appropriately sized bars of solid brass.
The separators between the tools have been made from aluminium alloy since 1951. This makes the knives lighter. Previously these separating layers were made of nickel-silver.[18]
The martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the cutting blades is optimized for high toughness and corrosion resistance and has a composition of 15% chromium, 0.60% silicon, 0.52% carbon, 0.50% molybdenum, and 0.45% manganese and is designated X55CrMo14 or DIN 1.4110 according to Victorinox.[19] After a hardening process at 1040 °C and annealing at 160 °C the blades achieve an average hardness of 56 HRC. This steel hardness is suitable for practical use and easy resharpening, but less than achieved in stainless steel alloys used for blades optimized for high wear resistance. According to Victorinox the martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the other parts is X39Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4031, AISI/ASTM 420) and for the springs X20Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4021, but still within AISI/ASTM 420).[20][21]
The steel used for the wood saws, scissors and nail files has a steel hardness of HRC 53, the screwdrivers, tin openers and awls have a hardness of HRC 52, and the corkscrew and springs have a hardness of HRC 49.[20][citation needed]
The metal saws and files, in addition to the special case hardening, are also subjected to a hard chromium plating process so that iron and steel can also be filed and cut.[18][22]
See another video on selecting SAKs
youtu.be/rvi2Wk7Rp7w?si=Oo4JOlFi3S6yMQ-u
See a demo of the SAK Hook or Handel tool..
youtu.be/gIvBSISgRRc?si=irqiT5I3jR0I0Wxt
Why Women Don't Like Multitools (or Swiss Army Knives)
youtu.be/IpBbUNBIx0s?si=a8vh3-JKL6XOX6SE
Where the SAKs travel..
Destination Wedding Gear
Bodies
D300 with MB-D10 battery grip
D80 with MB-D80 battery grip
Lenses
Tokina 12-24mm f4 zoom lens
Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8 zoom lens
Nikkor 50mm f1.8 prime lens
Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR Micro prime lens
Flashguns
SB800 Speedlight
SB600 Speedlight
Light Modifiers
43" Silver Soft Umbrella
Manfrotto 3373 lightstand
Snoot 3 inches, 5 inches
ABBC Feather Bounce Card
Demb Flash Diffuser Pro
GF Puffer
Stofen Omnibounce
Memory
20gb of CF memory (8,8,4)
16gb of SD memory (4,4,8)
SD to CF card adapter
Micro SD to SD card adapter
SD card reader
USB cable
Power
2 EL-EN3 cells with charger
24 POWEREX Imedion AA NIMH cells
12 Energizer AA Alkaline cells
POWEREX MAHA 8 bank charger
International power adaptor plug
Multi plug
Lens First Aid Kit
Lens Pen
Panther microfibre lens cloth
Large microfibre cloth
Dust Blower
Miscellaneous
Strips of Gaffer tape
Short length of paracord and cable tie
Chinese folding fan
Pen and paper cards
Release forms
Wedding Itinerary
Travel documents
Pacsafe
Pocket Flashlight
Leatherman Micra multitool/scissors
Foldable umbrella
Disposable poncho
Personal meds and first aid kit
Bag / Harness
Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW
Think Tank Modular Belt system:
Steriod Speed Belt (modified with add on security)
Lens Changer 35
Lens Changer 50
Large Lens Drop In
Speed Changer
Lightning Fast
Explored 31 July 2009 #492
What’s in my camera bag
Here is the light version of my camera bag, optimized for a full day of shooting with everything I need.
Camera bag is from @onabags It’s made in a beautiful, sturdy and nice to the touch. The model is called Bowery, and I have the black version. However, I don’t think this kind of black on the catalog anymore.
I added a small red pin, which came as extra with a @deadcameras strap. Cameras are all from @leica_camera on this shot, but I use all kind of cameras.
This mix is my all time favorite, though. There is a #LeicaM2 equipped with a Leica 50mm Summicron f/2. Also, my all time favorite camera the #LeicaQ (I’m a sucker. #LeicaQ2 is all I’m thinking about). Of course, the fixed lens is the wonderful 28mm Summilux f/1.7. Finally, my compact camera is a #LeicaMinilux with the amazing 40mm Summicron f/2 lens. Film rolls I carry can vary, but I like to experiment. There is a film roll of @ilfordphoto Delta 100 and Delta 400 (I also like HP5+). I’m trying out the reborn @kodakplus Ektachrome 100 for slides and keep close a film roll of Kodak TMax 3200
Mini tripod by @gitzoinspires is expensive, but it can hold a Leica M in any position, despite the off centered tripod hole.
The tiny notebook by @porschedesignofficial was a gift in the Berlin store when I bought my favorite leather jacket. Pen is a Space Pen, which never leaks, is tiny and looks very cool. I also bring a Sharpie to write info on film rolls. Microfiber cloth is special for cameras, but don’t remember the brand. @bangolufsen small pouch is for speakers, but I use it to store rolls of film. @zeisscameralenses lens wipes are made in photographers heaven. They just work! Finally, I also carry a WhiBal grey card, a small multitools and a shutter release cable.
GEARTALK: GOING TO INDONESIA - WHAT'S IN MY BAG.
I’ll be going to Indonesia in a couple of weeks, so it’s time for another “What’s in my bag” post.
Most of the stuff shown here is actually also part of my Every Day Carry pack (EDC). Let’s start from top left going left to right:
- Lowepro Card case with five SanDisk Extreme SDHC 16GB 45mb/s cards and a couple of “old” SanDisk Ultra 4GB cards
- Muji leather card case with my ID and a couple of cards that do not necessarily need to be inside my wallet
- Moleskin Reporterstyle Notebook
- couple of pens including a permanent marker for stickers and stuff
- small Muji netcase with extra batteries, lensshade and lenscap for my Fuji XE-1
- little small survival pack (in a sticky situation I probably would not have any idea how to use it though)
- eBay Noname flashlight (cheap but great LED flaashlight. Saving up for a Surefire or Fenix)
- Miltec Assault Pack (great value military style pack. Going to exchange it for a TAD Fast Litespeed pack in the future)
- a couple of business cards
- Jimi Wallet. Perfect slim frontpocket wallet. Protects my cards from getting bend and keeps everything organized.
- Leatherman Style CS Multitool. Nothing for the woods but in an urban environment the bottle opener, scissors and knife are essential.
- Keys
- OCZ ATV USB-Stick 4GB: This one is a great almost indestructible USB Stick. Not only does it write and read fast, but also you can actually wash it with your clothes or boil it in hot water if you like.
- Fuji XE-1 with 35mm. Check out the review at www.ISMONO.com/Blog
- iPhone wall charger
- Eneloop mobile booster. A small battery with two USB ports to fully charge an iPhone twice
- iPhone 5 cable
- headphone cable extension
- USB cable
- Firewire 800 to Firewire 400 adapter
- Firewire 400 to Firewire 800 adapter
- small screwdrivers
- Headphone splitter
- Flight headphone adapter. I hate using the inflight headphones.
- Kindle. Check out the review at www.ISMONO.com/Blog
- iPad 2 32GB. When I am working I’ll take my Macbook Pro instead. But for this trip I want to travel as light as possible.
- iPhone 5 32GB
- iPod Nano 16GB
- Urban Ears Platan headphones
Some things not on this photo:
- Nikon D7000 with 18-70mm and 35mm
- Rode VideoMic
- iPad Camera Connection Kit
- Lacie rugged Harddrive
So equipment wise that’s almost about it. This is what I will bring on my three week trip to Indonesia. I’ll probably wont use the Nikon that much. I’m on vacation and I just don’t want to bother with carrying too much of equipment.
So what’s in your bag? Especially for personal projects on vacation.
------ UPDATE ------
I got a new update of my EDC Backpack.
www.flickr.com/photos/youknowthebo/8712833807 /in/photostream
I also made a video if you're interested
Kilamanjaro Magnus Multi-Tool
Mephit Furmeet Founders Gift
Are these enough tools?
We received this as a gift for being a Founder at the Mephit Furmeet a few years back. This is a big multi-tool. Closed length is 6.4" and weight is 14.9 ounces.
www.kilimanjarogear.com/products/magnus-multi-tool?varian...
Knipex Multitool
Zenza Bronica S2, Nikkor Nippon Kogaku 75/2.8 with extension rings, Ilford Delta 100
Who says that DIY tools can't be made to look sexy :)
Strobist
Camera Left: Nikon SB28@1/8 power (DIY Striplight)
Camera Right: Nikon SB28@1/4 power (DIY Striplight)
Black background
Trigger: Cactus v4
There was a fair bit of PS CS 5.1 work involved as I wanted a more silhouette-type image.
The reflection is real, the subject was on black shiny acryllic sheet.
Finishing Mining March (in April) with the last MOC!
Eruei created this doll with the idea of building Aigara a new house for each planet she would visit, so she would have a place to sleep in everytime. However, he descarted the concept after realizing how impractical would be that idea: it would require to build a small house in less than a day, consuming a lot of resources around and leaving ultimately a lot of abandoned houses. Not only that, despise the amazing speed of building this doll has, it ended causing a lot of damage in the surroundings, which was quite a problem. But the doll was already built soo...
MOC nº: 005.
Creation order: ???.
Title: Doll Builder.
Nickname: Homi (by Aigara), The Pocket Demolisher (by the surface inhabitants).
Color trait: Bright yellow.
Functionality: Assitance.
Abilities: Able to build anything really quick and precisely. High strength and resistance to impacts. Multitool fingers.
Current state: Operative, with Lagace.
waiting for tonight's show, so here is a picture of all the stuff i carry around. not pictured: extra film, knives and multitool, sweater and/or thermal shirt.
Com-Chat:
„Sir, we only gathered 80% of all the data yet, but the readings look really convincing. However those guys formed this planetoid, they are worth every credit!“
„My bet is on Lasers!“
„Don’t be ridiculous Zev...“
A ground survey team of Unitron employees evaluating the first reproducible results of the newly established Terraforming Department at an undisclosed planetoid.
Additional Information:
Large Equipment used:
Standard Unitron Pod Transporter with 6991-Pod
Zenon-Type Unitron Small Rover
Small Zenon-Type mobile Laboratory
Zenon-Type geological Multi-Sensor-Beacon
Personal Equipment used:
Cone Zapper Multitool
x:Tron Multi-Communicator
- Every Day Carry - the things that are always with me.
the first (and perhaps only) change will be to upgrade to some load-bearing carabiners.
clockwise from top left:
- Victorinox Swiss Army Cybertool 34
Smaller than a traditional multitool, with all the traditional bells & whistles of a Swiss Army Knife. Screwdriver w/ 8 bits, everything from standard slot-head & philips to Torx; mini-pliers, a straight pin, a pen, etc. i use this more often than any other tool i own. and it's apparently the only knife i own that i'm legally allowed to carry in the City.
- Used Rubber wallet
made from discarded industrial-strength inner tubes. after 15 years of daily use it still looks brand new.
- Keys, Flash Drives
(4GB SanDisk Cruzer Micro = bootable Ubuntu Linux, 8GB LaCie ItsaKey = IT Toolkit)
- Panasonic Lumix TS1
waterproof, shockproof, wide angle, HD video, perfect for all occasions.
- Moleskine Volant notebook
smaller than the standard Moleskine, with perforated pages. great for taking notes or distributing ad hoc business cards.
- CountyComm Embassy Pen
a solid tube of aluminum, hollowed out to fit a Fisher Space Pen cartridge. knurling on the body and grip of the pen, screwtop with a springy yet sturdy clip. best.pen.ever. until i buy the stainless steel version ;)
- Casio G-Shock Cockpit Series
best timepiece i've ever owned. analog and digital, dual timezones, 4 alarms, stopwatch, timer. waterproof and shockproof. ion-plated stainless steel. or so they say.
- 4Sevens Quark AA² Tactical flashlight, R5 Edition
runs on AA batteries, waterproof, anodized aluminum, goes from .2(!) lumens to 205(!!!) lumens with a quarter-twist of the head. programmable, with 5 other output modes to choose from. perfect for anything.
- Blackberry 9650
an upgrade from my last BB (8330), and an improvement in all areas. more RAM, optical trackpad, WiFi, better camera, OS6 compatible. if they ever release it. plus it's one of the only Sprint phones that can work w/ GSM, so if & when i travel abroad i can unlock the phone & pop in a SIM card.
- 1900 Morgan Dollar
i've always carried a coin. first it was a steel penny, then a silver quarter, then a silver half-dollar, and now i've got this.
The Xerians are a race of intellegent insect-like aliens. They are best known for their demand for resources and their vast caste-based society which is ruled by Hive Monarchs.
The Builders maintain most inner systems of Hive Ships and Hive bases. Most of them are equipped with bio-electrical multitools which allow them to gather minerals or to quickly construct reinforcements.
.. #SAKedcs maybe the #SAKHuntsman beside me…. and my latest #Damast my #Pioneer X 3627 of 7000 Limited Edition.. See #SAK3627
and one of a couple of #SAKClimber models..
See the Album for more!
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kramerdesignstudio]
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leathermanedc as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
"To me, photography is an art of observation.
It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place...
I've found it has little to do with the things you see
and everything to do with the way you see them."
And the Pioneer X Alox www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/M...
YouTube review youtu.be/FJpHoepfaQI?si=THQTr_MMtub3HZOK
The ideal tool for precision cutting
Swiss made pocket knife with 9 functions and high-grade Alox scales
Includes scissors and a reamer, punch
Item number 0.8231.26
Height 15 mm
Length 93 mm
Weight 94 g
See a discussion of the awl tool.
www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Reamer
The celebrated Alox scales have reached a near cult status, thanks to their unique surface which is pleasing to both hand and eye. The appeal of Alox is in its merging of aesthetics with functionality – its attractive embossed surface make the knife both lightweight and easy to grip, and the hardened oxide layer helps to protect against damage and corrosion.
After being punched from aluminum and embossed, Alox scales go through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. It is this final layer which allows for the coloring of the scales.
Alox has a strong significance in the history of Victorinox. First introduced for the Pioneer knife in 1957, Alox was a key feature of the Soldier’s Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008. Today, we issue a Classic pocketknife with Alox scales in a different color every year. These limited edition knives are highly sought-after by design aficionados and collectors, showing the true timeless appeal of this iconic material.
A YouTube review of the Alox SAK Pioneers..
youtu.be/p4pM7ld9rS8?si=VPzWa3LOcgDVkA-4
And youtu.be/mzocdFiXE98?si=i4h38t20xWYOL9fY
I just discovered a new use for the saw blade..
It works well to comb my moustache!! Just after a little trim it sweeps out loose hair... see #emergencycomb …..
Why NOT to buy an Alox Farmer X
See youtu.be/EMitw2TW1Vc?si=Ll7Aj24kDQ7QCas2
From Google Bard…
Victorinox makes Alox knives using a process called **deep drawing**. Deep drawing is a metal forming process that uses a punch and die to create a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal.
The first step in making an Alox knife is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is then placed in a deep drawing die, which has the shape of the knife's handle. The punch is then pressed into the sheet, forcing it to conform to the shape of the die.
Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle. The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
Here are the steps in more detail:
1. **Cutting the sheet metal:** The first step is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is typically 0.8mm thick.
2. **Deep drawing the handle:** The next step is to deep draw the handle. This is done by placing the sheet metal in a deep drawing die and then pressing it into the shape of the die with a punch.
3. **Inserting the blade:** Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle.
4. **Peening the rivet:** The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
5. **Anodizing the knife:** The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
The Alox knife is a popular choice for EDC knives because it is durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant. The deep drawing process used to make Alox knives ensures that they are strong and reliable. The anodizing process also helps to protect the knives from the elements.
a.k.a. 'a place for everything'
this is the Scottevest (SeV) Quantum, a now-discontinued model that i've had for a few years. it's everything i'd hoped it would be, with a few minor exceptions. it's more water *resistant* than waterPROOF, and the fabric inside the pockets is a bit too flimsy. and the MetroCard window-pocket (#22) tends to snag on the clip of anything you might carry in your front-left pants pocket. other than that, great jacket. 28 pockets. and even as jam-packed with gear as it appears, it's still under-utilized.
if you ride the NYC subway system, you'll often hear "backpacks and other large containers are subject to random search by the police.." - this jacket is a great way to carry a backpack's worth of stuff around, without getting hassled by the man.
now that the weather's getting warmer, i don't wear this as often. it has zipper vents on the sides but those things don't help enough, especially when there's no breeze. rather than remove everything & transfer it to something else, i can roll up the jacket (minus the D5000) and carry it in the top of my messenger bag (part 3). AND, when entering the subway system, there's still room in the back pocket of the jacket to fold up the messenger bag and stuff it inside. very versatile.
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1. Sony AM/FM Walkman, spare AAA battery, BlackBerry wired headset
over the past decade, two major events have occurred in NYC: 9/11 and the Northeast Blackout of 2003. during both of those events, the most reliable method of finding out WTF was going on was AM radio. so this little guy is always with me, tuned to 1010WINS. the BB headset can plug into the BB or the walkman.
2. Passport and Moleskine
the most widely accepted form of photo ID, and a moleskine for notes, musings, and tiny paper airplanes.
3. Big Red chewing gum
i like fresh breath and cinnamon. and i despise and distrust sugar substitutes.
*UPDATE*
Aspartame?!?!? Really??? OK Big Red is officially out of the rotation. And now i need a new gum.
4. mini Bic lighter
more convenient and more reliable than the peanut lighter i've long considered buying.
5. Cables and Adapters
- USB > Mini USB cable
- Mini USB > Micro USB adapter
- 1/8" male > RCA female adapter
- 1/8" male > dual 1/8" female adapter
- 1/8" stereo coupler
- 1/8" male > RCA male cable
- 1/8" male > 2.5mm male cable
- 1/4" male > 1/8" female adapter
with these i can plug anything into anything.
the mini USB works w/ the Rikiki (#18) and the Zen (#9), the micro USB can dock and/or recharge the BB.
my favorite do-everything camera.
7. Nikon D5000 w/ 35mm f/1.8 lens
when a P&S just won't do justice to the image. kept inside a UPS 2nd Day Air Pak, which is made out of some sort of very strong, definitely waterproof polymer.
8. spare AA batteries
for the 4Sevens Quark AA2.
9. Creative Zen 16GB, Sennheiser HD212 Pro headphones
my favorite MP3/video player. holds a charge forever, and has an SD slot so i can use it as an external HD, or (more importantly) a portable SD backup device. if one of the SD cards in the cameras is full, i can pop it into the Zen and import all the pics. it also has a voice recorder, in case i want/need to record a phonecall.
and the Sennheisers, i spent an hour @ J&R's 'wall of headphones' trying on everything they had. and these had the best sound of any unit under $200. plus i love that they're totally modular, i can unplug the wires from both earpieces for transport. before these i'd burned through two consecutive pairs of Sony MDR-V700DJs due to wire crimping. and crappy hinges.
10. SanDisk 2GB MicroSD card, MicroSD > SD adapter
backup card - sometimes it's empty, sometimes it stores videos for playing on the Zen, sometimes it's full of client files. 2GB worth of whatever i need.
11. Petzl Spirit carabiner, keys, 8GB Lacie Itsakey, 4GB SanDisk Cruzer Micro
finally found the load-bearing carabiner i've been looking for. made in the USA, no hard corners on the gate to snag, no paint to fleck off, and not monstrously huge. and the flash drives are still going strong.
12. six quarters
for vending machines and/or other POS devices that don't take bills.
a.k.a. 'Fisher space pen refill carrying case'.
14. Dunlop Teckpick
an aluminum pick, really stiff with a big chunky/clangy sound. works well on a drop-tuned electric or a nylon-stringed acoustic. i wouldn't trust it near a 12-string.
15. $20 emergency cash
cab fare, meal, etc.
16. 1GB SanDisk MicroSD card
all my passwords and some personal files in an encrypted (160-bit Blowfish) .ace file. and a copy of winace.
still my favorite phone, despite RIM's plunging market share.
18. Lacie Rikiki 500GB external hard drive
a very very good drive.
this pen looks and feels better than it writes. i used to love Lamy, don't know why the M66 refills suck. i should really swap it out with something else.
20. Black Sharpie (Fine), Silver Metallic Sharpie (Fine),
assorted zip ties, rubber bands, and twist ties
the black Sharpie is for writing on anything lighter than grey (#666666). the silver Sharpie is for writing on anything darker. the rest is for ad hoc cable management.
21. Petzl Spirit carabiner, Victorinox Cybertool 34
a 2nd carabiner and the do (almost) anything Cybertool.
22. MetroCard
this is for the subway, my home away from home.
and also some safety pins, just beside the card.
23. SureFire G2 LED, w/ spare 123A batteries
backup flashlight - another important lesson learned in the '03 blackout. i was in New Jersey when the power went out, and my light @ the time (inova x5) ran out of juice on the way back to the City. so now i always have a backup light and at least one set of spare batteries. it only has one output level: VERY BRIGHT. it's essentially bombproof, and the batteries have a ten year shelf life.
24. 'first aid' kit
latex exam gloves, alcohol swabs, cotton balls, q-tips, neosporin, paper towels. nothing too serious. but when my son gets a booboo (or touches ANYthing on the subway) i'm glad to have it.
25. book
whatever i'm reading at the time.
26. mini tripod
palm-sized and generic, but juuust sturdy enough to support the D5000 if i find myself desperate for a shake-free shot.