Paper Clip Free Zone?

[OrthodoxAtheist]

H'okay, this is pretty trivial, but I feel fancy using one of these. I may not have a Provari, but at least I look like a veteran when changing cartomizers. It seems the preferred method to remove those annoying white plugs from the top of your cartomizer... these:



...is to use a bent paperclip. Well, I offer you a flawless solution I've thoroughly tested for weeks now, with no bad results. It is...



^ one of those things. The hook is invariably the perfect size to put through the hole, angle slightly and pull out. I found one in my apartment drawer and realized it fits perfectly. If you have one, try it. (It is a 'privacy door emergency key'). If you don't... go find one at a hardware store for about a dollar. Its like having a Ferrari keyring.

I know. Trivial. You still read it.

 

[carpedebass]

Why oh why did I read this?!?!?!

Iffy sent me a nice dental pick to use...now I feel like a dentist when I perform the seal mod on my Fluxomizers.

 

[Olef]

Dental pick. It is truly the professional clearo / fluxo tool

 

[carpedebass]

Dental pick. It is truly the professional clearo / fluxo tool

I was browsing at a local big box sporting good's store the other day and found "gun cleaning picks." Basically just dental picks painted black. Almost grabbed 'em because they're SO much cooler than dental picks.

Seriously though...the dental picks work great!!

 

[Dougiestyle]

I have a mini screwdriver tool in my Leatherman that works great. It's always on my side, so I'm never at a loss for a mouthpiece puller!

 

[Spazmelda]

I use a small cable knitting needle. I had it laying around, and it works very well.

 

[carpedebass]

I use a small cable knitting needle. I had it laying around, and it works very well.

Yes, well...I'm afraid a knitting needle is FAR too un-manly for ME to use!

 

[Spazmelda]

Yes, a dental pick is much more masculine.

 

[carpedebass]

Yes, a dental pick is much more masculine.

Indeed! But a GUN pick...now that's extra sooper dooper man card bonus points!!

 

[pnc81498]

My chewed down pen cap hasn't let me down yet. Well last night it was a high heal from my daughters barbie doll I was in a pinch

 

[Spazmelda]

My chewed down pen cap hasn't let me down yet. Well last night it was a high heal from my daughters barbie doll I was in a pinch

Now that's manly!

 

[cubist]

i use one of these:

They are plentiful around the office & they will fit in your pocket. I keep a spare one in my little juice/ carto case (zip-up earbud case)

 

[keyzygirl]

I have multi colored paperclips.I like them and match the color to the PV I'm using.Its like an accessory to me.It needs to match.

 

[carpedebass]

I have multi colored paperclips.I like them and match the color to the PV I'm using.Its like an accessory to me.It needs to match.

You're such a girl! Not that that's bad or anything...

 

[carpedebass]

Now that's manly!

Actually, according to the MCARB (Man Card Association Rule Book) it is perfectly acceptable to use a feminine item if so doing accomplishes a task in which said item is being used as a tool, whether makeshift or otherwise. Just wanted to throw the official ruling out there.

 

[hairball]

My chewed down pen cap hasn't let me down yet. Well last night it was a high heal from my daughters barbie doll I was in a pinch

If the shoe fits, use it (or is that wear it?)........

 

[Trilly]

I use whatever I have to hand, at work it can be paperclips, staple remover, pointy letter knife but my fav has to be a mechanical pencil. out of work I find either a nail file or ear-ring stem to work just as well.
Saying that, since switching to using drip tips instead of the rubber bung type things a lot of my 'tools' have become a little redundant