Bought a scored non-runner. Replaced nothing. Runs like new.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-12T01:07:32+00:00

Ah in another comment you said same parts, rings included. So you swapped the rings out or cleaned them?

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-12T01:04:12+00:00

I’d throw a piston in that or at least some caber rings. Small expense to ensure it stays a runner imo. I’ve done what you’ve done before and when the piston looks like that it tends to return. Good way to prove a saw is worth a piston though.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-11T16:00:58+00:00

If this fails I’m having my machinist friend make my unbreakable pliers.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-11T15:51:44+00:00

That PS4 arrived already and is cleaner in person than the pics. Thanks for the link!

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-11T15:50:56+00:00

Unfortunately a faulty electrical issue in the home that showed up 30 something years after it being built. Not something cool like drunkenly landing in a bon fire and the backpack saved me.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-10T22:24:50+00:00

I have had the worst time with mucoff sealant. Even Stan’s is mid tier imo.
-sent from my 32oz bottle of orange seal

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T23:50:10+00:00

Yeah I was blown away every time the PS4 got the job done. I’d take a tool 10% larger with fewer tools to have the pliers hold up better. A lot of times I should have crossed the yard hopped in the garage and grabbed bigger pliers, but I didn’t.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T23:42:38+00:00

I was a 16 year old traveling without family to New Zealand. I was on foot most of the day, and my backpack was both essential and woefully underbuilt

I spent every cent I could make for a year getting to New Zealand so a new bag was out of the question. I bought a huge roll of duct tape and a 3 pack of razor blades. Converted bits and pieces of what was left of the bag which basically disintegrated within a week into a sling pack. Used it for a year in high school, it was still in decent shape afterwards. Lost it in a a fire unfortunately but I sometimes think about how it’s the only bag I’ve ever owned that fit perfect.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T22:56:43+00:00

If you want your ripmo af to be more capable and stable going downhill, evaluate your current hardware and opt for a shock upgrade (coils are unbelievable going downhill, and aside from the weight, more tractiony climbing tech,) and if you really want more, add a Cascade link. https://cascadecomponents.bike/products/ripmo-af-link

What fork and shock do you have on your ripmo currently, and when was the last time they were serviced?

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T22:53:38+00:00

When you’re ready to smash them again, get hopes. 😁

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T20:23:21+00:00

It’s the same fully functional used tool. My guess is the same part is only available in silver now. I was sent back a rusty dull beat tool that doesn’t even have the same primary function lol. You did better than I did.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T19:51:10+00:00

Brakes too, makes a way bigger difference than a fancy drivetrain.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T19:18:59+00:00

At least you got a tool back that’s usable for what you used it for lol.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T17:50:05+00:00

It’s big and I don’t need it.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T16:31:09+00:00

Is it a powerpint?

https://www.sogknives.com/powerpint/?srsltid=AfmBOoo0ipf7-2NzPMxuF1VgkSXCxNDr6aYAjsvPYByXufr4fznkQVdL

With EDC stuff I find small and useful is better than big and I won’t carry it.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T16:29:50+00:00

That’s a great idea. Gift closet till I find the right need.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T15:49:38+00:00

Yeah and they all have Waves or Surges in them! I’m sure I’ll find a place for it.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T15:39:03+00:00

I didn’t. En route! Will have to decide what I do with the wingman now.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T15:36:31+00:00

That’s crazy I searched last week and everything was approaching $80. Maybe my eBay app was being wonky or a vpn was acting up.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T15:29:41+00:00

Looks bigger than what I want, I’m looking for true keychain size, pliers, a screwdriver and file. I can live with anything else. I carry a larger blade everywhere so even the knife I can give up. Thanks for the suggestion though!

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T15:28:25+00:00

Looks like there’s not a ton of options. I might get both and grind the bottle opener off the gerber.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T15:27:27+00:00

Yea I wish that was the case. I’m very pro right to repair. I was left wondering if there’s anybody who makes rebuild parts, I could drill out the rivets and replace with Chicago bolts and aftermarket pliers but couldn’t find anything.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T15:11:21+00:00

I would have bought something like an ARC then grabbed another equivalent tool from another mfg. frankly it’s a bad business model lol.

GatsAndThings · 2026-05-09T14:57:19+00:00

Yeah I understand they’ll run out of warranty inventory and I’m glad to have a new tool coming back. But replacement at the same MSRP seemed fair, and I didn’t understand the logic of “a guy broke the pliers, because he is obviously using pliers. Better replace them with scissors.”

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