PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Yes, me too. I can't even conceive making the stuff that @Dirk does.
The Retirement Thread
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Where you went wrong !!!
If wanting to know if you should put PJs on at 3 30 you need to ask @Mo1959
Of course, hers have pussy cats on them, you need some with photos of 105s all over.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Monday. Burgers for tea! Mini D's maths tutor comes on a Monday, so Mrs D doesn't have much time and we get burgers, which is just fine with me!
Spotted an oxymoron there Dave, " nice " and " blue cheese "
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
My buddy's lock failed today. He locked our bikes together and when we came out of the cafe the lock had jammed. Out came the trusty pliers........10 seconds to cut the cable on a cafe lock. I'm going to review the security measures for my bike(s) when parked at a cafe.
I've probably carried this around for 20 years. Never been used..............
I've probably carried this around for 20 years. Never been used..............
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Just be aware that lock knives are a twilight area of UK law, and cant be carried in public without "good reason" - theres no automatic right to carry one, unlike other types kf knife under 7.62mm.
I've modified my similar tool so the knife blade itself doesn't lock open by removing the blade and griding off the notch and my bench grinder.
I've modified my similar tool so the knife blade itself doesn't lock open by removing the blade and griding off the notch and my bench grinder.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
I agree - the blue is not needed though
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
WOW! I know it's unlikely but I as a pensioner cyclist could be in bother for carrying what I view as an innocent multi-tool.
I don't suppose "good reason" would include just in case. I've never used it till today. On this basis I'll die before I need it again.
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Drago
Legendary Member
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- Suburban Poshshire
Its very unlikely, and my view on the risk is probably warped for obvious reasons.
Exlaser2
Veteran
I too have one of those in my tool box in my car . It’s very useful when you’re messing around boat rigging ,fittings etc .
I’ve had it for 20 years, to be accurate I’ve had it for 19 and a half years as I broke my first one after six months. ( the jaws broke.)
I couldn’t find my receipt from b&q, so I sent it of to the manufacturers head office with a very polite letter saying I thought it should have lasted longer and perhaps it had a fault. They sent me back an equally polite letter saying they would look into it and a brand new replacement, free of charge . 😀
Proper customer service.
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Exlaser2
Veteran
Good advice, but in this case , if it’s the same as mine , is not a locking multitool.
Unlike things like a Gerber Suspension, which I also own .
A a sailor I have far to many knifes and multitools in al sorts of places, in the garage , shed, car and a locking bladed safety knife that lives permanently in my buoyancy aid for use in case of entanglement with sheets ( ropes ) after a capsize.
Statistically this is the most dangerous part of dinghy sailing .
Exlaser2
Veteran
The sad/worrying thing is here we are discussing the legalities of carrying a a blade 7cm long . While over on some cycling fb pages I go on that have a lot of American cyclists, they are busy discussing whether it’s necessary to carry concealed firearms everytime they go cycling. ☹️
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
When I worked in the states they thought I was weird besause I'd lock my P99 in a desk drawer when I finished a shift, and walked the 1/2 mile to my digs instead of taking the Suburban I was entitled to use.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good Lord!
