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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 26, 2011 - 11:53pm PT
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To everyone who wanted one....They are ready to go:
Here is a link to Simon's site:
http://www.shop.vershke.com/ (CLICK ON VERTICAL TOYS)
Sorry for all the drill Posts...just trying to get the word out
Thanks!
Luke
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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May 27, 2011 - 12:15am PT
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Thanks Luke! I'm in first and the $ has been sent. Need to get my buddies to change my nickname to Gearwhoremaster I suppose:-) I don't climb nearly as hard off the couch with no training as when I was a pup, but I can still buys me some gear!
The way this works is everyone who said "I WANT ONE I WANT ONE" will now say...ummm, well, ahhhhhhhh..............I'm low on money....ahhhh....maybe later. They spoke up when they thought that they would not be able to get one: ie, that they would be sold out and they would miss out. Now they think you will have plenty. But it's not the case you have to say. First come first served! I'm glad to support you even though I already have a Hurricane and don't need another drill. The quality of the things I have rec'd from you have been first rate.
Thanks for doing it, you rule.
ps, we need fluted drill bits, not carbide tipped, more than anything else FYI. Furthermore, those are a disposable item, much like toilet paper. Gone and none forthcoming.
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msiddens
Trad climber
Mountain View
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May 27, 2011 - 12:33am PT
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Couchmaster- what's your preferred bits in the Hurricane?
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Greg Barnes
climber
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May 27, 2011 - 12:50am PT
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Wow Luke, the box of 50 wrenches for the ASCA just arrived, and you donated them!! That's sweet, I was expecting to pay for them! They look great!
The funny thing is that the wrenches clanging around in the box sounded like something was broken, and there is a USPS note on the outside: "Received Possibly Damaged"
Cheers to Luke for donating the wrenches!!
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2011 - 12:53am PT
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Greg,
Those were donated by someone else ( I am not sure if they want to reveal their name...if so they can here).
Very nice thing for them to do! All I did was box them and ship them.
Thanks!
Luke
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Captain...or Skully
climber
or some such
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May 27, 2011 - 12:54am PT
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Collets? for HSS? Just wondering.
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2011 - 01:12am PT
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Skully,
The DA200 25/64" collet that somes with the drill will fit a standard SDS drill bit of a 25/64" HSS drill bit (25/64" HSS drillbit is what you want for 3/8" holes)
For drilling a 1/4" hole with a HSS drill bit, you would want a 17/64" collet I think....Do not quote me on that as I do not have one on hand.
Thanks
Luke
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Acer
Big Wall climber
AZ
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May 27, 2011 - 02:10am PT
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Nicely done Luke. I think I will be in for some wrenches.
From http://www.shop.vershke.com/product.sc?productId=96&categoryId=9
"For those who need to drill holes there is no better setup. Based on John Middendorf's original design these drill holders have been meticulously manufactured by Luke Malatesta at Runout Customs.
The drill comes with 2 wrenches, and features a 25/64" collet (for SDS Bits)
• Made in USA. • Wrenches can tighten both 3/8" and 1/2" 5-piece bolts • The drill can use virtually any drill bit (with correct collet) • The handle body is made from heat treated stainless steel and features a hardened striking insert • Swaged, vinyl-tube wrapped wrist loop
Prices INCLUDE shipping within the USA. For any international orders please drop us a line.
Base price includes drill handle, collet and wrench set. Additional wrenches and grips can be ordered at the same time or separately. "
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PhotogEC
climber
In front of my computer
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May 27, 2011 - 09:26am PT
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Awesome!
I just ordered my two. My D5 hammer can't wait to make their acquaintance.
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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May 27, 2011 - 12:44pm PT
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Thanks Luke!
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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May 27, 2011 - 01:16pm PT
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Anyone know what is the correct collet size for 1/4 inchers and where it can be acquired?
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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May 28, 2011 - 01:57am PT
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Okay boys and girls... Luke has done all the heavy lifting, now it is your time to step forward and relieve him of his inventory!
Hurrican Drill
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2011 - 03:02pm PT
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First round set to ship out on Monday!
Thanks,
Luke
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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May 28, 2011 - 04:37pm PT
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Thanks to Skully and one other shopper for alerting me to my expired security certificate on the store. I was not aware of this issue and I am renewing it today. But do not worry, your order IS secure!
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squatch
Boulder climber
santa cruz, CA
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May 28, 2011 - 06:35pm PT
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Ordered up!
Thanks Luke! and Simon!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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May 28, 2011 - 06:57pm PT
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UPDATE: The SSL certificate has been reissued for the shop.vershke site... You will no longer get a message about an expired cert.
Thanks all for pointing this out!
Now... go buy Luke's drills!
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Caz
Big Wall climber
Long Beach, CA.
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May 30, 2011 - 03:15am PT
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Just ordered mine!
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Tom
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo CA
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May 30, 2011 - 03:40am PT
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Drill, Baby! Drill!
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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May 30, 2011 - 06:46pm PT
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Thanks, Luke!
Just ordered mine.
Really appreciate you pushing through all the difficulties to make us drills.
And thanks, Simon, for being the storefront for this.
Now then, which project to test it on??
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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May 30, 2011 - 06:59pm PT
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Great to see my designs back in production!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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May 30, 2011 - 09:48pm PT
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In case anyone is wondering... I am passing along the drill orders/shipping directions to Luke every two days. I presume the first shipments will go out from Luke tomorrow!
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 31, 2011 - 03:49am PT
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Everyone that has ordered a drill up until now, they are boxed, labels printed and ready to go. I am going to get these shipped out asap (tomorrow). You should be seeing them soon!
Thanks to everyone thus far!
Luke
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Caz
Big Wall climber
Long Beach, CA.
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Thanks Luke!
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Slakkey
Big Wall climber
From Back to Big Wall Baby
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Thanks Luke great job plan on placing order this week
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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These guys are planning on ordering a new Hurricane drill to make their work easier... shouldn't you?
Let's All Drill!!!
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MTucker
Ice climber
Arizona
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I want TiTanium.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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I want TiTanium.
I already said that.
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 2, 2011 - 12:01am PT
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Titanium would be sweet....Maybe after I pass some off the drills I have now we can do a limited run.
If you ordered one, it is in the mail!
Edit: I forgot to metion that if anyone wanted to pay by moneyorder, paypal, or check, drop Simon an e-mail.
Thanks!
Luke
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utahman912
Social climber
SLC, UT
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got it.... a thing of beauty... thanks Luke
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PhotogEC
climber
In front of my computer
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My two just arrived in the mail!
What a pleasure to hold one of these bad boys than something mass-produced.
Awesome job, Luke. Really great stuff.
D5 Hammer, let me introduce you to your new best friend....
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squatch
Boulder climber
santa cruz, CA
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Toby approves.
Thanks Luke!
looks great, can't wait to give it some wacks!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Actually... a second search on G for "Drill cat" came up with this...
Either way... you boys and girls NEED/WANT one of Luke's Hurricane Drills!
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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drill cat? WTF? You dudes gots the animals doing this work? Schweet!
Mine came in along with the Whack and Dangle order as well. BIG Tomahawks. Don't have any projects lined up right now though. I'm taking the power drill out tomorrow though:-)
Thanks Simon and Luke!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Yep... BIG Tomahawks!
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Luke, mine came in the mail yesterday. Gotta wear out my gratitude here one more time. It's such a beautiful piece of machining. Always admired tasty metalworking, and I've got friends who are machinists so I get to see some finely turned out stuff. So excuse me if I can't leave it alone and I gotta say one more time: You Rock!
Dunno where yet, but be expecting some out-there in-use photos to pop up.
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Got mine yesterday, thanks Luke and Simon!
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rick d
climber
ol pueblo, az
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got it!
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 5, 2011 - 10:40pm PT
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Thanks Everyone for the kind words. Round 2 just shipped out. Plan on going to the PO tomorrow.
Thanks! Let see some in Action!
Luke
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BooYah
Social climber
Ely, Nv
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Got mine in hand. Feels good there, too.
Full props to the Luke! You make GUD stuff.
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 10, 2011 - 03:52pm PT
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Thanks All!
Off to the PO!
Thanks,
Luke
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mctwisted
Social climber
superslacker city
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Jun 10, 2011 - 09:18pm PT
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luke, just ordered my 2 drills, (can't quite retire my #20 rawl holder quite yet). thanks for all the hard work!!! along with deucey's designs and minerals experianced input we will have a worthy tool for replacing those old rusty 1/4 inchers from 25-50 years ago!
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bubble boy
Big Wall climber
topanga, CA
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Jun 15, 2011 - 02:03pm PT
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Thanks Luke! Just ordered 2.
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Luke Malatesta
Big Wall climber
Moab UT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 22, 2011 - 12:59am PT
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Bump for the Holiday season!
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Oxymoron
Big Wall climber
total Disarray
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Nov 22, 2011 - 01:50am PT
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It's a damn good drill.
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