+Dog Town Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) I just replied to another thread with this 'tool' idea I had,figured...maybe make it it's own thread. I don't know if this has been thought of before?Anyway...I took a 'cotter pin' (spelling?) (the 'pin' that you stick in hole of a rod,etc.,then bend the two ends over,to hold said rod from sliding out.I'm sure there's a better description.)Again,anyway, I drilled a hole in the end of a 3/4 inch dowel (1 to 2 inchs long)then glued 'cotter pin'into said hole. I have found this makes the perfect nano log remover and a perfect log roller. I will try to post a picture later. O.K.,Tried to attach photos,found out I don't know how. Can anyone help me? Edited June 20, 2011 by Dog Town Quote Link to comment
+zerocool5878 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I just replied to another thread with this 'tool' idea I had,figured...maybe make it it's own thread. I don't know if this has been thought of before?Anyway...I took a 'cotter pin' (spelling?) (the 'pin' that you stick in hole of a rod,etc.,then bend the two ends over,to hold said rod from sliding out.I'm sure there's a better description.)Again,anyway, I drilled a hole in the end of a 3/4 inch dowel (1 to 2 inchs long)then glued 'cotter pin'into said hole. I have found this makes the perfect nano log remover and a perfect log roller. I will try to post a picture later. sounds like an easy DIY tool that I would defiantly make. I think you expained it well but a picture would help us know what size cotter pin to use. could you use a coin in the picture like a dime for a size comparison. Thanks Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Another option is quilling tools: http://www.quilledcreations.com/QuillingBasics-SlottedTool.asp Quote Link to comment
+Lieblweb Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Go to a hardware store and buy a small ROLLPIN. I get them at work. They have a slit down it that you slide the paper in. A cotter pin would also work. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I just keep a paper clip in the door handle of my car. Unfold an end to snap the roll out of the cache, and then fold it up tight if I need help re-rolling. Most nanos are not hidden all that far from parking so I don't bother with another new tool in my kit. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Go to a hardware store and buy a small ROLLPIN. I get them at work. They have a slit down it that you slide the paper in. A cotter pin would also work. These? Quote Link to comment
+Dog Town Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 here's a couple of pictures I took of my 'nano remover/roller'that I said 'were to come'I hope these will give you a better idea of what I'm talking about. O.K.,I have no idea how to attach a picture to this....can anyone help me. Quote Link to comment
MisterEFQ Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I usually use one of these: Actually I use my girlfriend. She knits and stuff and shes some how able to get those things in and out. Quote Link to comment
+A & J Tooling Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 My day is made. I just gave up on those nanos 'cause I couldn't get them out. Off for some easy finds... Quote Link to comment
+GeoGeeBee Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 here's a couple of pictures I took of my 'nano remover/roller'that I said 'were to come'I hope these will give you a better idea of what I'm talking about. O.K.,I have no idea how to attach a picture to this....can anyone help me. First upload the picture to a web server somewhere. That's the hard part. Then click on the "Insert Image" icon in the toolbar where you are editing your post. It's the icon that looks like a little polaroid picture of a tree, in between the chain "Link" icon and the envelope "Insert Email Address" icon. When you click the icon, a little box will appear. Type in the web address of your picture and hit "Enter," or click the "Insert Image" button. Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 A local cacher here uses a toothpick glued somehow to the log sheet... Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 A local cacher here uses a toothpick glued somehow to the log sheet... That's similar to what one of our cache owners does here. She takes part of a toothpick and attaches it to the end of the log with a piece of what looks like painter's tape (it's green). When the log is rolled, the toothpick is in the middle. Works beautifully and not too hard to do. Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 A local cacher here uses a toothpick glued somehow to the log sheet... That's similar to what one of our cache owners does here. She takes part of a toothpick and attaches it to the end of the log with a piece of what looks like painter's tape (it's green). When the log is rolled, the toothpick is in the middle. Works beautifully and not too hard to do. Took the words right out of my mouth. That's what I do with my nano. Tweezers work too. I have a pair from an old job that are very narrow and pointy, and would be perfect for the job, if I ever thought to bring them with me. Quote Link to comment
+michaelnel Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I always carry one of those little Swiss Army knives, whether caching or not. It has tweezers in it and I have always been able to remove logs using those. Quote Link to comment
+Lieblweb Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 These? Yup!!! Just find the right size thatll work for you (and the size of your hands/fingers ) Quote Link to comment
+catsnfish Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 If you fold a new nano log up at a 90 degree angle and fold that back on itself, before rolling it up, it creates a flag in the middle that allows it to be removed easier. When rerolling, roll it up as a cone instead of a short cylinder, it is easier and you can roll it tighter. Place the base of the paper cone in the nano and allow to loosen a bit and the rest of the cone will push down easily. For removing stubborn logs, I keep a 2 in long sewing pin with a ball end stuck in my ball cap. Quote Link to comment
+FshngGC Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Cut the edge from the eye of a fairly large sewing needle. Carefully put the eye into the center of the container, twist and pull. Also quite helpful in winding the log up. Put it back in and carefully remove. Quote Link to comment
+Vandyvan Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Easy enough to make yourself, but if you don't want to take the time they are also available on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgeocaching+%2B+roller&_nkw=geocaching+%2B+roller&_sacat=0&_from=R40 And of course at he Geocaching.com shop. http://shop.geocaching.com/default/gear/tools/logsheet-roller.html They can be pretty handy. Quote Link to comment
+ras_oscar Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) I made a log roller out of a 1/4" diameter dowel, a strip of duct tape and a paper clip. Cut the dowel to 1 1/2"" long. Drill a small hole 1/4" from one end. cut 2 shallow channels from the hole to the end of the dowel. Insert unfolded paper clip in the hole and fold down along the channels. Hold the paperclip ends and gnetly twist the dowel. Cut the paper clip ends off even at about 3/4". wrap the duct tape around the entire dowel. To use, insert the log end between the paperclip ends, tists and pull the roller out. Edited September 27, 2013 by ras_oscar Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) We cut off the open end of a bobby pin where it fares out. I keep one in my coin purse. Works fine. I also have a very small long needle pliers with slim points that works great removing the nano log sheet Edited September 29, 2013 by W7WT Quote Link to comment
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