Welcome to the Texas Tool Crib. When I was coming of age, I had the great fortune to learn a variety of different things from members of my family. I had family members that were electricians, carpenters, welders, millwrights, plumbers, mechanics, and farmers, just to name a few. I started this channel to talk about tools and how to use them. Along the way I will show you tricks and trades I have learned in my life. We’ll throw in some DIY tasks along the way as well. My hope is to help teach others some of the many things I have learned in my life. Hopefully, you will walk away more knowledgeable than you came. Let’s go to work.
This is obviously not a 4:1 mechanical advantage the way he has it set up. The evidence its not 4:1 is the first loop of rope never moves as seen by the yellow rope pattern not moving at all. If it was a 4:1 then you would see the yellow marks on all 4 strands of rope moving. He made a 2:1 mechanical advantage
Hard to come up with the perfect mix of tools/form/function etc, but I do know that I'd LOVE there to be more models with the new package opener, and also with the nail file/cleaner (also works as small phillips). And call me crazy, but I'd love more models to NOT have a 'main' blade (something like the Electrician's little blade will suffice).
I'm an ex EMT, long before the "raptor" was invented, and I'm an RN now, almost retired. We used to use a spring loaded centre punch to break windows, and we made a duct tape "handle" on the window glass to pull it outward. That might sound like it's long and laborious as a task, but with TRAINING, it's not, and you can do it in seconds. IMO the spring loaded center punch is best. Someone needs to make a pair of scissors and combine it with a spring loaded center punch. And there are still occasional tanks without the handle thingies so you need the Oxygen Wrench. The ring cutter needs a curve to it, like a regular ring cutter tool does. And if needs to be"deeper" and beefed up a bit for some of harder metals that some rings are made of today. Put all of that in a tool today, and you've got something. And it needs to be affordable on an EMT/RN/Paramedic budget. Just my take. Meanwhile, I've got the Chinese knockoff of the old style raptor in the center console of both of my cars, along with a small roll of duct tape, and a pair of outdoor work gloves. I've never cursed a tool that was a cheaper version and yet got me out of a "situation" on the road, so there's that in the glovebox, and a cheap set of Harbor Freight tools in the trunk. There's also a basic first aid kit. EVERY car needs these things. Otherwise, you and anyone else that you might need to rescue are SOL, because if you think that you are Okie Dokie with just a bumper jack and a spare tire or inflation kit, you are just kidding yourself. Be Prepared. And SUPER FINALLY: A POCKET TOOL should be able to fit IN YOUR POCKET, and while lottle hands can fit into LARGE handles, BIG HANDS (OR ANY HANDS WEARING GLOVES!) can't fit into Small handles! I wear size 8 1/2 SURGICAL gloves, and im not the only one! And I'm left handed!
I got a surge a few years ago and within a week the detent on the plier handles was gone. Instead of snapping into place when opened it just slides open and closed with just a little constant friction. There is also play in the plier head that allows the wire cutters to not always contact each other. The scissors have quite a bit of play. And the plier head rubs a lot on the handles. My awl and bit exchanger do have some play. It has been working fine for years but those issues are present.
Regarding the stiffness of the pivot on the pliers, I share in the frustration. I've re-purchased the same models over the years, namely the Surge and Wave, and never had issues with them being so stiff when put under pressure. This has only happened with my recent purchases of both of these tools. It's pretty annoying having to twist the handles literally almost every time I put pressure on the plier head just to get them to open again.
Just a quick question boss what is the best way to store Zippo lighter for a long time without use thank you in advance for your response I appreciate you
Good morning just a curious question how long after you fill Zippo lighters can you leave them stored away without use and it still last and be good thank you for reading this God bless
Been using the exec for decades. Thought it was my little secret. Slim in the pocket and with a little imagination it's indispensable. What's with you guys doing these videos swiping your fingers across the tools. Stop it! It's not safe or good for the steel! Dang, you guys know this....
My Companion just came in. I will be adding a Cybertool layer for driving screws. It will be the same width and weight as a Ranger. The Ranger is king for outdoor adventures. The Cyber Companion for urban adventures.
I think the lanyard ring is a very overlooked feature it’s not important until you’re in a situation where you can’t get a new tool if you lose it or it’s just very easy to lose like working over water
I find that stropping keeps Victorinox blades really sharp, very rarely does it actually need sharpening, I use mine regularly and go 1 to 2 years before actual sharpening required.
My dad had a calf who got his leg tangled in fencing wire to the point where it was like a snare around his leg, I managed to get to him quickly enough to snip the wire with a Leatherman, (before he skinned his own leg and would need to be put down). Next chance he got my dad went out and bought himself a Surge 😂
