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    Swiss Army 1-2-3 block Kickstarter - photo and GIFs

    Swiss Army multifunction 1-2-3 block Kickstarter DIY Project Kits.

    Fullsize image: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/h...k_fullsize.jpg


    1-2-3 block:


    Drill and tap guide:


    V-block:


    Hex driver:


    Bottle opener:


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    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...overy_category


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    Precision Angle plate & V-block

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    I guess that it is a mandatory requirement for every multifunction tool, even a 1-2-3 block of steel to have the ubiquitous bottle opener

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    But what about the corkscrew?

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    Lost me at the bottle opener. Don't compromise a precision tool for a gimmick. That real estate could have easily been used for something useful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nova_robotics View Post
    Lost me at the bottle opener. Don't compromise a precision tool for a gimmick. That real estate could have easily been used for something useful.
    I have to agree on that point. Aside from the silly factor of that, I have a hard time recalling the last time I actually needed a bottle opener.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clavius View Post
    I have to agree on that point. Aside from the silly factor of that, I have a hard time recalling the last time I actually needed a bottle opener.
    I can't remember when the last time I needed a bottle opener to open a bottle. All I can remember now have screw-off lids. Not that I don't own a number of bottle openers. I just don't really see the need for a do-everything 1-2-3 block, either. Clever, I suppose, but not real useful in my real life.

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    And by the same token, using a precision 1-2-3 block as a hex driver handle seems to me even stranger than a bottle opener. I don't know maybe they will sell a bunch of them and if so, more power to 'em. I'm pretty sure I would not shell out 85 bucks for one myself.

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    Might be better off marketing it as a multi purpose "V" block with 1-2-3 precision
    My preferences for precision blocks is to have the alternating holes to 9/16 12 TPI the 1/2" holes yield about a 58% thread making them perfect for attaching 2 or more blocks together to form a fixture while leaving the rest of the holes to be used for doweling with drill rod if need be



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