sound tech tools
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Topic: sound tech tools
Posted By: teeth
Subject: sound tech tools
Date Posted: 03 December 2022 at 2:11pm
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i've sadly lost my leatherman, RIP so i'm now looking for a replacement. does anyone have a particular recommendation? i suppose it would be too much to ask for a specific sound tech / rigger multitool can also make a thread about tools you love / can recommend to others i guess :]
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Posted By: teeth
Date Posted: 03 December 2022 at 2:19pm
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headtorch, recently got a petzl bindi and i love it. super tiny and very bright. USB charging too. miniware TS80P - incredible usb C soldering iron, i can't imagine living without it recently got a wera kompact screwdriver set, and while expensive, it is absolutely great
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Posted By: TMH Music
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 12:57am
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I would not be without this in my tool kit https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-automatic-wire-stripper-8-203mm/5934k" rel="nofollow - https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-automatic-wire-stripper-8-203mm/5934k ------------- Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious |
Posted By: kevinmcdonough
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 10:01am
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I had a leatherman Wingman in the past which was great, and when that went walkies at a gig I got a Surge which has been even better. (and also have a little T4 for going away camping and hiking) Nothing wrong with gerber and other multitools, but leatherman really are a step above in quality, I wouldn't buy anything else these days. Other sound tool I couldn't do with out now is a Sound Bullet https://sonnectaudio.com/" rel="nofollow - https://sonnectaudio.com/ Designed and manufactured by a friend "Italian Dave", an Italian sound engineer who's been living and working here in Glasgow for years now, it's honestly the best sound test tool available just now for problem solving and testing while setting up a system. LOADS of different functions and uses, so much crammed into such a small package, and excellent built quality. Dave Rat had jumped on them and done a big interview and tour of the factory in Italy where they're manufactured, and they've been getting rave reviews from everyone. Some good youtube videos that go through all the features and uses etc. K
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Posted By: BigSoundNorthWest
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 10:40am
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Another Leatherman tbh. If it ain't broke (but lost) don't fix it (replace)
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Posted By: BigSoundNorthWest
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 10:40am
| Oooh them sound bullets look superb |
Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 11:25am
| I gave up owning nice leatherman type tools and just grab a couple of the cheap ones in lidl or wherever when I see them. |
Posted By: dylan-penguinmedia
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 2:52pm
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As handy as a Leatherman / Gerber is, for an emergency situation… They’re never a decent substitute for the proper tool for the job. Decent set of side cutters and some Wera Screwdrivers and you’re already many times more productive. Basic plug in tester and voltmeter an essential, decent torch so you don’t drop your phone when trying to use it as one, couple of Y split cables with Convertcon’s in the middle to get you out of jail, a handful of wago’s, a label printer, also electricians scissors are well handy! Surgical forceps for fishing things out of little gaps, quad spanner, the list goes on…
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Posted By: DJ-Dulux
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 2:52pm
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I like the look of the sound bullet... Will pick one of those up I recon. Cheers, Dupe... ------------- Dupe... |
Posted By: Earplug
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 4:19pm
Yes - the list of essential tools is long. It ends up being a decent well-stocked toolbox, but saying that, I always have a decent torch - and my trusty Swiss Army knife on board when working!  ------------- Earplugs Are For Wimps! |
dylan-penguinmedia wrote:Posted By: BigSoundNorthWest
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 4:29pm
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Surely OPs point is a pocket sized cover all replacement. We all should have a well stocked toolkit .. Leatherman all the way!
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Posted By: James Tengo
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 7:33pm
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A multi tool is, in almost all circumstances, the wrong tool for the job. The knives are never as sharp as they need to be - they go blunt and people still use them, where as a cheapo snap blade is always sharp, or a snap away from being sharp. The screwdriver bits round screws far too easily, where as a good quality screwdriver leaves no trace on a fastening. The scissors are good for trimming your nails I guess, but if anyone has used a pair of CK electricians scissors then they know how poor the multi tool offerings are in comparison. I used to wear a leatherman by default, and it took me a good long time to come to terms with the above facts.
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Posted By: dylan-penguinmedia
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 9:01pm
Was going more for the last paragraph from the OP. I’ve got a Leatherman Skeletool, probably used it 4 times in 3 years! Didn’t need a wood saw, compass, water filtration plant or grappling hook so just got the stripped down one ;)
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Posted By: fatfreddiescat
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 10:13pm
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A sharpie. I still have my 'original' leatherman after 30 yrs. Maglite, end wrapped in insulation tape is long gone.
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Posted By: woody2
Date Posted: 08 December 2022 at 11:41pm
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I've never got why some techs carry half the world and the kitchen sink around the waist- its pointless... All i would recommend is decent gloves and steelies. |
Posted By: teeth
Date Posted: 09 December 2022 at 8:27am
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nice one guys, think i'm going for a surge, my old one was a wingman. regarding extra kit - electricians scissors for sure, they are amazing
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Posted By: James Tengo
Date Posted: 09 December 2022 at 9:53am
The best thing about having one of them about is.... "Could I borrow your (x) for a mo?" Saves you from carrying loads of tools!
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