New case opener.

[offshore]

So I just won myself a new case opener on fleabay.

This is the full monty Bergeon job!

It got me to thinking about tool useage and costs.

For case backs I now have about 20 various tools, including some special one off openers.

My most used tool is a little "crab claw" opener, which probably does 60 -70% of all work ( and only cost a few $$)

I then have a Jaxa style, a Bergeon 5537 for Rolex, and recently got a Bergeon T bar 5338-2 which does everything. (almost)

Then along came this big screw down sledge vice opener with all fittings and I couldn't help myself.

I know these are +$500 new, and I picked this one up under $200, so I am pretty chuffed, but I then started contemplating how much work it will actually do ( vs income generated)

But I guess the frustration saved, when all the other openers fail to do the job, makes it worthwhile.

Be interested in others thoughts.

Offshore

[Guest avitt]

Congrats! That's a real tool, there.

Did you pick it up from my friend Roland (erkahund)?

[Stephane]

Oh my god, that is my dream opener type

Congrats for finding one at 200$.

I still look at getting one myself for Rolex but surely not at 500$

[trailboss]

200 bucks? Bargain!

That may even get the back off that POS DJ I got

Col.

[offshore]

  trailboss said:

200 bucks? Bargain!

That may even get the back off that POS DJ I got

Col.

Yep, I reckon so!

Better have it on board, next time you are in town!

O/S.

[trailboss]

Wanna give the Sub the splash and dip treatment too. Can't wait to see how much gunk comes out. It's had it's first year of life, time for a chk up and report for the board. Still can't kill it no matter how hard I try.

Col.