On 13/07/2012 2:00 AM, oldtools-request@r... wrote:
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> Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:00:47 -0400
> From: Ed Bell<neanderman@f...>
> Subject: Re: [OldTools] Leg vise parallel guide adjuster - Two Tools
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> On 7/10/2012 12:36 PM,Sgt42RHR@a...  wrote:
>> >Galoots Assembled,
>> >   
>> >I observe in the demonstration video the use of the parallel guide adjuster
>> >   to show how the improved leg vise can be used to crush an aluminum
>> >beverage  can.  What is he thinking?!!  How can any self-respecting Galoot 
develop
>> >a tool for two uses when the opportunity to possess two tools presents
>> >itself.  Sheesh!
>> >
> That reminds me of a story of my dad.  A few years after I had left
> home, I went for a visit.  Dad was always making some sort of gadget or
> another, mostly tool related, so when I noticed a new 'attachment' on
> his dr*ll pr*ss, I just had to ask, 'What is that for?', fully expecting
> it had some esoteric drilling purpose. Instead, he picked up a beer can,
> put it on the table, pulled the spindle handle down and very neatly
> crushed the can.
>
> I can still see the grin on his face.
>
> Ed
Oh Dear, The two tools for aluminium can crushing are on the end of your 
arms. Use thumbs and 2 fingers in line pointing toward each other, top 
and bottom of the can, squeeze to give a collapsible line, then simply 
twist, squeeze what remains of the height. Now that is an old tool.. 
been around as long as human beans.. Sorry galoots, where's the 
spittoon, duck & run.. or do you like it? Try it anyhow.

Robert (in winter at 60-80deg & lovin it in Queensland, Australia)

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