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deltacbravo
 
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< on 1/21/2005 6:22 AM >
|  | | | Does anyone think it's a good idea to carry a cordless Dremel rotary tool with carbide discs for emergency metal cutting? I'm thinking about lock-in situations and times when you need an alternate exit.
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MacGyver
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<Reply # 1 on 1/21/2005 7:00 AM >
|  | | | In the interest of being brief, no.
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Shawna
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| | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 2 on 1/21/2005 7:08 AM >
| | | | I have a cordless Dremel with a spare battery for wood projects. I don't think the batteries would last longer enough to cut through most metals. Cutting through a panel here for a cable passthough used up one of my batteries and most of another.
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<Reply # 3 on 1/21/2005 10:41 AM >
| | | | I don't carry a dremel tool, but those who have explored with me know that my mig-welder/table saw combo has come in handy more than once. I built a little trailer that attaches to my tactical gear belt. I pull it along like a donkey.
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Caveman6666
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| |  | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 4 on 1/21/2005 1:45 PM >
| | | | Kinda bulky, but would prefer a die grinder.
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Servo
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<Reply # 5 on 1/21/2005 2:41 PM >
| | | | I always bring Angle Grinder Man with me. He's not much for conversation, but he can get you out of many sticky situations!
Now, assuming the original poster asked this question seriously -- I'd think a hacksaw, as someone else suggested in this thread, would be a much better thing to carry. Although I'd rather not be caught with one; I know I don't intend to use it in anything but dire emergencies, but do the authorities know that? And if you're careful, you shouldn't get locked in anyway; just get in the habit of always checking doors to make sure they won't lock behind you.
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<Reply # 6 on 1/21/2005 3:39 PM >
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Here's a shot of me an' my crew with the jaws of life. We haven't had to use them during any missions yet but they came in handy once when I locked the keys in my truck.
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Olaf
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| |  | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 7 on 1/21/2005 4:50 PM >
| | | | I would agree with the others here, a dremel isn't the best suited tool for extrication. Yeah equipment is fun to use and all that but common sense will save you a lot more trouble and keep you out of more situations than gear could. In the spirit of being prepared though some items are a good idea, a power tool isn't the frist choice I'd make. A dremel does not have a lot of power for one thing, the batteries do not last very long as another poster stated and they make a lot of noise. I agree on the bit about a handheld hacksaw or even just the blade, they can be very useful. Other items such as keys to the city, tape, a mini crowbar or pickaxe can get you out of some deep doo doo if you have no other alternative.
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| | | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 8 on 1/22/2005 2:48 AM >
| | | | Never assume doors open in both directions.
Let's say you do get locked in: what could a dremel do that a swift kick couldn't?
When I was playing Half life yesterday, I noticed Gordon Freedman carries a crowbar, so that's what I use now. Gordon is the shit.
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Louie
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<Reply # 9 on 1/22/2005 7:07 PM >
| | | | making the approach
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Hobbes
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| | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 10 on 2/4/2005 4:57 PM >
| | | | Dremel you say? 
Take a look at probably worlds most high end entry tools:
http://www.clucas-moe.com/
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MacGyver
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<Reply # 11 on 2/10/2005 11:03 PM >
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Those magnet foothold things actually look really nifty!
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Duke
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<Reply # 12 on 2/22/2005 6:35 AM >
| | | | I can't count the number of times I've been in an abandonment and wished I had a dremel. Like that time there was this molding that totally would've looked better with a good solid bevel.
Contrary to popular belief, death isn't just for dead people. I know I was surprised too! It can happen to anybody! Horses, fiddler crabs, even a potato can die! - Tick
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NY Telecom
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A ringing phone has to be answered, doesn't it?
| | | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 13 on 4/8/2005 6:46 AM >
| | | | Old tech trick I used when I had to work in basement rooms and such:
Cigarette lighters work wonders for holding doors open. NEVER assume that doors open both ways. Test it before you close it, if you're in doubt, wedge the lighter in the door and your problems are solved. I did it because when I was working I didn't want to find the right key if I got locked in, in a UE situation it's pretty critical.
Lighters!
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MacGyver
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"Someone go find me a paperclip, a D-cell battery, and a cheese grater"
| | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 14 on 4/8/2005 8:38 AM >
| | | | Posted by NY Telecom
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Lighters!
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...or any other small object. coins, pencils, bolts, rocks, etc. I don't smoke and rarely have any kind of use for a lighter, so I can't go with the same guideline. If you've got a questionable door, check your pockets for something to leave in the doorjam so it doesn't close. If you have to, briefly leave a shoe behind or something. 
Like a fiend with his dope / a drunkard his wine / a man will have lust for the lure of the mine
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Duke
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Move it or lose it
| | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 15 on 4/8/2005 9:50 AM >
| | | | I like to put something in the door frame where the bolt rests. If the bolt can't go into it, it can't engage even if the door shuts all the way.
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NoSuchPerson
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| | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 16 on 4/8/2005 11:17 AM >
| | | | If you're dealing with a door that is secured by a Mag-Lock, putting a quarter between the magnet and the strikeplate will cause the magnet to engage, but not very well...a decent push/pull on the door will open it back up again.
I used to do this all the time where I used to work, because it was a royal pain in the ass if I forgot my access card when going out for a smoke.
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Warchyld
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| | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 17 on 4/11/2005 5:50 AM >
|  | | | Posted by Duke
I like to put something in the door frame where the bolt rests. If the bolt can't go into it, it can't engage even if the door shuts all the way.
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That is a good idea. If security did a visual pass of the entrance, they wont notice anything funny... Like a shoe proping the Door open
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TheRev
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We go in like professionals, like Charles Bronson...
| | | Re: Carrying a Dremel Tool for Emergencies
<Reply # 18 on 4/11/2005 7:39 AM >
| | | | A pen at the bottom corner works well, it's pretty indiscreet and reliable, I used to do that all the time when I was a janitor so I didn't have to mess with keys going throughout the building.
I often carry a roll of tape, it's handy to have generally and you can use it to tape locks open.
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Elshar
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<Reply # 19 on 4/11/2005 8:12 PM >
| | | | Posted by TheRevI often carry a roll of tape, it's handy to have generally and you can use it to tape locks open.
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A friend of mine did this the other day on a building we were eyeing. He went in and picked/taped all the locks open, and I went back later when I had the time to check it out on my own. Practically unnoticeable if done correctly.
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