DIY Pocket Pry Bar (How to Make an EDC Tool)

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James Graves

James Graves

3 жыл бұрын

Make your very own EDC pocket pry bar in just a few minutes, using some basic tools.
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Video Timeline:
0:23 - What you need
0:31 - Making a basic EDC pry bar tool
1:31 - Further refining and finishing your pry bar
Tools I used in this video:
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Bench vice: amzn.to/3yRqLfH
This video gives a detailed look at how to make a pocket pry bar tool for your everyday carry using just a cheap 10mm spanner. As you already know if you follow my channel, I rarely buy anything I can make myself, and this little homemade EDC pry bar is a great example of something that you can make at home with minimal tools and experience.
If, like me, you appreciate that personal touch that comes from a DIY EDC, then this video will show you how to add one more piece to your collection. Pocket pry bar, mini pry bar, micro pry bar; whatever you call it, these small EDC tools are incredibly handy to have on your person. The pocket tool made in this video makes for a perfect EDC keychain tool to add to your EDC keychain setup, without any drilling required. In my opinion, while simple, this is one of the best EDC pry bars around.
While this is a great pocket tool for mechanics and other tradesmen, an EDC pry bar tool is something that has a surprising amount of uses. So, I hope that you follow this guide on how to make an EDC pry bar, and don't be afraid to get creative with this and use other tools or scraps you might have lying around to further improve your everyday carry!
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@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to tag me on Instagram with your complete pry bars!
@youderp7256
@youderp7256 2 жыл бұрын
There is a joke in the US about never being able to find a 10mm when you need it. We use them often and they always get lost. You would be an American mechanic’s favorite person!
@mountainman971
@mountainman971 2 жыл бұрын
Right? I was thinking make one out of 10 mm if you work on metric a lot or 1/2 inch SAE if you work on old American cars a lot. That way you're never without. Those seem the two that are always missing and the two most often needed.
@johnmeany7004
@johnmeany7004 3 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe that such a small channel can have such good quality videos you are awesome
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy, really means a lot! I've only started learning recently, so it's amazing to hear you're enjoying the content! 😊
@fonzyfpv7044
@fonzyfpv7044 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing this guys should have lots of subscribers
@mistersmith3986
@mistersmith3986 7 ай бұрын
Dude! I just made one of these remembering this video from quite a while back. What I forgot to do, was give it a chisel grind. I grinded both sides. This thing looks so cruel, I think TSA will have me hauled away! Now that I'm watching this again, I will hit the garage again tomorrow and do it right. Thanks for the great content my Brother!!!
@mistersmith3986
@mistersmith3986 Жыл бұрын
You are a Jean knee Ous!!! I've been wanting to make a pry bar for a while now, but thought I didn't have the right steel in the garage. My pops died in August and I've inherited about 1 Billion tools. Especially wrenches.This is a phenomenal idea. I especially like the use of the box end on my key ring, which is a Nite Ize S carbinee #3 25 Lb ring. Thanx for the video My Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲
@ChickenLips412
@ChickenLips412 Жыл бұрын
Great idea. I couldn’t find a spanner, but I do have a combination box wrench that should work. Thanks.
@joshsteuterman2363
@joshsteuterman2363 2 жыл бұрын
This in now my weekend project. Thanks!!!
@r7ndom
@r7ndom Жыл бұрын
Great video and idea! Going to sift through my spare tools boxes right now to see if I can find a good fit for my need.
@davidcooper4119
@davidcooper4119 3 жыл бұрын
Great build mate 👌. You could also possible cut a small chunk out of the side of the shaft to to open cold beverages.
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you pal 👌 that's a great idea, maybe it will have to happen soon 👀
@JeffMartin2510
@JeffMartin2510 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! This pry bar will probably last decades of everyday use.
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's the plan; I'm thinking the spanner steel should be able to take a beating 💪
@jeffcanyafixiy
@jeffcanyafixiy 3 жыл бұрын
Top notch!! I had been looking around at prybars recently. Was opening a bottle of lighter fluid with my PM2 and thought "that's not real smart". Rather than just buy a prybar make your own. Thanks for the vid, this will get me rolling on it. 👍👍🔪
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Haha we've all had those moments 😅 the pry bar is definitely a cheaper (and safer) option 🤣 glad you enjoyed the video buddy, look forward to hearing how you get on with it!
@Grafficky
@Grafficky 2 жыл бұрын
best material for everything 🔥
@dimasakbar7668
@dimasakbar7668 2 жыл бұрын
Suddenly bumped into this. This is an interesting idea. I think i can make do rough version of it with my hand tool
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 2 жыл бұрын
You certainly could! Just takes a little more filing 😊
@gamingunion2870
@gamingunion2870 3 жыл бұрын
for content like That you deserve much more subscribers
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you saying that! 🙏
@cypher104
@cypher104 3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 Will have to give this a go!
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers pal! Be great to see how you get on 👌🏼
@camronbay1
@camronbay1 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea.
@ForemanMade
@ForemanMade 3 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to make one of these! You've got some good stuff in your videos man, I subbed!
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I look forward to seeing how it goes! Thank you pal, really appreciate the support 👌 welcome to the channel!
@robthompson1399
@robthompson1399 10 ай бұрын
This is a genius idea, i see the update on the bottle opener too. Maybe one alteration would be to make one from an appropriate size ring spanner, to accommodate a quarter inch double end driver bit ?
@frederikmare9002
@frederikmare9002 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great idea and video! 👍👍👍
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you liked it! 😊
@rcoutdoors8176
@rcoutdoors8176 3 жыл бұрын
I love it I've got lots of wrenches of same size that I found in my house that I moved into this is the perfect idea thankyou I have an angle grinder and cutting wheels and flap discs and polishing wheels for my dremel I'm gonna make a bunch for gifts thanks again great vid I subscribed
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man this made my day👌 I'm sure whoever you give them to will appreciate all the work you put in; nothing beats handmade 👊
@rcoutdoors8176
@rcoutdoors8176 3 жыл бұрын
I agree handmade always beats store bought
@yellowdog762jb
@yellowdog762jb 2 жыл бұрын
Good vid!
@bolsteredblades1463
@bolsteredblades1463 3 жыл бұрын
Im gonna try to make one of these
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, looking forward to seeing what you come up with 😁
@wsgeo
@wsgeo 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea👍
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@santiagoandino1953
@santiagoandino1953 Жыл бұрын
Took me 2 years to find out this amazing idea. 😮
@iamcondescending
@iamcondescending 2 жыл бұрын
if you leave it long enough it can double as a kubaton as well. Combined with martial arts training kubatons can be great self-defense tools.
@ALLDAYEVERYDAYKIM
@ALLDAYEVERYDAYKIM 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to do this
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 2 жыл бұрын
Give it a shot and let me know how it goes! 😊
@robm6335
@robm6335 3 жыл бұрын
As Smooth as Roger Moore, positively awesome video and genius idea for a pry bar, new sub here just for that, can’t wait to see what else you conjur up, thanks chap
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
That's a hell of a compliment buddy, thank you 🙏 Hope you continue to enjoy the content!
@robm6335
@robm6335 3 жыл бұрын
James, np champ - just saying what I see 😎😎
@TheFlutecart
@TheFlutecart 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta few blown wrenches. That's a good idea.
@julius.2003
@julius.2003 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@murraythebaker
@murraythebaker 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you get the recognition you deserve
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you pal, really appreciate you saying so!
@murraythebaker
@murraythebaker 3 жыл бұрын
James Graves I really like the fact you use tools most people have and everyday objects
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
@@murraythebakerGreat to hear you say that, it's a bit of a challenge but I always try to use the bare minimum when making these tutorials so people can follow along without spending a small fortune on equipment; it's nice to know it's appreciated! 😀
@rolandobustos58
@rolandobustos58 3 жыл бұрын
Very Good...
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@deepanshushahari5069
@deepanshushahari5069 2 жыл бұрын
I would love see a college style bag of leather 🙏🙏
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 2 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome idea 💡👌 been wanting to make a leather bag for a while now, hopefully I'll get round to it soon!
@Baehrman87
@Baehrman87 2 жыл бұрын
Here i am wondering what EDC stands for? ☺️
@mattkandel2449
@mattkandel2449 2 жыл бұрын
Every day carry
@shehzadcaunhye9645
@shehzadcaunhye9645 3 жыл бұрын
Cool. thnx
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
No worries, glad you liked it!
@modernnumismatist5863
@modernnumismatist5863 11 ай бұрын
What length did you use
@thisissparta8884
@thisissparta8884 Жыл бұрын
Can't believe you used a 10. Literally the one size one always needs and can never find. Jk. Great idea mate. I will be making one for sure, and will use a 10. hahahaa
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves Жыл бұрын
Haha that’s exactly why it just had to be the 10mm 😅 thanks so much, would love to see how yours turns out!
@RobinhoodarrowsRHA
@RobinhoodarrowsRHA 3 жыл бұрын
Now I know why my 10mm spanners keep disappearing! 🤣
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't me 👀
@Indy3pct.r
@Indy3pct.r 2 жыл бұрын
Spanner? What does it span?
@tinsoldier5621
@tinsoldier5621 2 жыл бұрын
I would have like to see it demonstrated
@benclark7312
@benclark7312 3 жыл бұрын
Nice high quality video did u post this on edc on Facebook
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Yes I did 😄
@benclark7312
@benclark7312 3 жыл бұрын
James Graves hahaha nice man I might have to do this to a 13 mm spanner I have way to many or a 10 it’s nice that the closed spanner can still be used on nuts.
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man go nuts with it! (no pun intended). Exactly, I use a 10mm so I can take it off my keys and use for battery resets and what not in a pinch 😉
@dlighted8861
@dlighted8861 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I wanted an e.d.c. prybar but lacked the right kind of metal. I have enough spare wrenches to open the gates of heaven.😉 And in my case that would take some doing.🤗😮🤗
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, great to hear I could help! 😅 Honestly I make so much from old tools nowadays; the steel's just sitting there, perfectly designed and heat treated for purpose 👌😀
@dlighted8861
@dlighted8861 3 жыл бұрын
My buddy lives on Busted Tool Road, (Which he got to name,)😁and owns Busted Tool Forge. A passtime of his. He made me a knife from a Heil farriers rasp. I have the exact same rasp by pure coincidence.
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man that's so cool 😅 nice dude, that's awesome! I've been stockpiling old files for some time now, they're just waiting to be turned into knives!
@jasonudall8614
@jasonudall8614 3 жыл бұрын
So. That's where all the 10 mm spanners go
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, 10mm spanners have to be bought in bulk around here 😅
@hardyanpajero69
@hardyanpajero69 3 жыл бұрын
👍😎🍺🍕🔧🔨
@TheDEXMAN11
@TheDEXMAN11 2 жыл бұрын
Noooooo not a 10mm They are the first to go missing. 🙂
@Indy3pct.r
@Indy3pct.r 2 жыл бұрын
Ur going to need that 10mm when u lose all the other 10mm’s
@danielt.3152
@danielt.3152 Жыл бұрын
And way cooler than paying $15 to Amazon for stuff from China
@JamesKGraves
@JamesKGraves Жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@mechanic3371
@mechanic3371 2 жыл бұрын
We’ll there’s my 10 mm
@imbadwrench
@imbadwrench 3 ай бұрын
I wanna make one of these from a 10mm KING DICK spanner. unfortunately I'm in OHIO and with shipping I could buy a SNAP ON instead.
@BeeHiverson
@BeeHiverson 2 жыл бұрын
why does this young man keep calling the wrench a spanner? utterly wonky mate!
@joshmajor8662
@joshmajor8662 7 ай бұрын
Just an FYI-you DO NOT want your pry bar tip rounded like that!! Flat and semi sharp is the way to go. Great idea tho 👍
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