offshore Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 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 $200, so I am pretty chuffed, but I then started contemplating how much work it will actually do ( vs income generated) But I guess the frustration saved, when all the other openers fail to do the job, makes it worthwhile. Be interested in others thoughts. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Congrats! That's a real tool, there. Did you pick it up from my friend Roland (erkahund)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Oh my god, that is my dream opener type Congrats for finding one at 200$. I still look at getting one myself for Rolex but surely not at 500$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 200 bucks? Bargain! That may even get the back off that POS DJ I got Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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