Videos tagged with Tool Usage

This video provides five essential tips for extending the lifespan of your everyday carry (EDC) gear. Key recommendations include regular cleaning, proper storage, preventative maintenance like checking threads and sharpening blades, appropriate lubrication for tools, and using gear for its intended purpose. Following these steps can help ensure your gear lasts for years, potentially becoming heirloom items.

The reliability of a Polymer 80 (P80) firearm is heavily dependent on the builder's skill and the tools used. Using inadequate tools like a Ryobi drill and nail file can lead to a non-functional firearm. While the speaker has not directly torture-tested their P80, they have subjected it to significant use, implying a degree of personal testing. The video suggests that P80s can be reliable when built correctly, but acknowledges they may not reach the same perceived standard as established manufacturers like Sig Sauer.

This guide, presented by a firearms instructor, emphasizes the critical importance of using the correct size flathead screwdriver for firearm maintenance. It details how to identify the proper fit by checking for minimal wobble and full slot contact, preventing damage to screws on older or traditionally built firearms. Proper tool selection ensures a clean disassembly and reassembly process.

This video advocates for carrying at least one partially serrated pocket knife as part of an everyday carry (EDC) setup, arguing that while plain edge knives excel at clean cuts on fibrous materials, serrations offer superior performance on tougher, less predictable materials. The presenter highlights scenarios like cutting rope, plastic wrap, or PVC pipe where serrations provide a significant advantage, especially when a perfectly clean cut isn't necessary. The primary drawback discussed is the increased difficulty in sharpening serrated blades compared to plain edge knives.

This video asserts that firearms themselves are inert tools with no inherent purpose or intention. The speaker emphasizes that it is the individual user who determines whether a firearm is used for harm or for protection. The core message is that violence originates from humans, not from the tools they wield.

This video explores the concept of 'rotary cutting tools' and questions the ideal number of such tools to own. Based solely on the title, it appears to be a discussion or review of various cutting implements, potentially related to crafting, DIY, or hobbies. Without a transcript or further description, it's difficult to ascertain the specific types of tools or their applications, but the phrasing suggests a collector's perspective or an analysis of tool utility and necessity.

This video provides a beginner-friendly overview of the differences between fixed blade and folding knives for everyday carry (EDC). It explains the fundamental distinctions, advantages, and disadvantages of each type, touching on aspects like durability, concealability, legality, and specific use cases. The content aims to help viewers decide which type of knife might be more suitable for their personal carry needs.

This video, titled 'Do you have the right size?', focuses on the importance of using the correct size tools, specifically screwdrivers, to prevent damage to screw heads. While not directly about firearms, the principle of using the right tools for a task is universally applicable to firearm maintenance, gunsmithing, and modifications. The description hints at a broader context possibly related to EDC or practical skills.

This video demonstrates a DIY approach to bypassing a malfunctioning gun safe when the mechanical components, specifically the handle and internal bolt connection, fail. The presenter cuts an access point into the safe door to manually disengage the locking mechanism, highlighting that the issue was with older mechanical parts, not the electronic lock. The process took approximately 20 minutes for someone with no prior safecracking experience.

This guide details the safe disassembly of Ruger single-action revolvers, including popular models like the Blackhawk, Bisley, and Vaquero. It emphasizes crucial safety checks and provides a methodical, step-by-step process for internal component access, highlighting specific tool requirements and potential pitfalls during reassembly. The instruction comes from a Ruger Firearms Technician, ensuring a high level of expertise.

This guide details how to install a grommet using the Lord & Hodge Handi Grommet Kit, as demonstrated by SensiblePrepper. The kit is suitable for DIY gear repair and maintenance of outdoor and tactical equipment. The process involves cutting a hole, inserting the grommet and washer, and then flaring the grommet using a punch and hammer for a secure fit.

This video provides a practical "quick tip" from Brownells Gun Tech Caleb Savant on the proper use of a gun vise. The focus is on how to correctly position gun parts, specifically a pistol slide for tapping out sights, within the vise jaws. The key principle emphasized is placing the working area as close to the center of the jaws as possible to prevent flexing or movement of the workpiece, thereby ensuring more effective tool usage. The content highlights the importance of this technique to avoid common mistakes that can lead to problems during gunsmithing or maintenance. The core message is to "work smarter, not harder" when using a gun vise.