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

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

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1-2-3 block:
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Drill and tap guide:
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V-block:
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Hex driver:
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Bottle opener:
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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...989#post160494

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

But what about the corkscrew?

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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Originally Posted by nova_robotics

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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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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Originally Posted by clavius

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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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.

Bill

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.

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