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[-] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 55 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

If there isn't at least some non-zero amount of tin-snips and turpentine, then the protest is a parade.

Coincidentally, Lowes is having a black friday on tin snips: https://www.lowes.com/pl/hand-tools/cutting-crimping-tools/tin-snips/on-sale/4294857583-2

[-] JusticeForPorygon@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

I wouldn't mind some tin snips and turpentine

[-] NielsBohron@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

Turpentine I can understand having for various reasons (lighting shit on fire, removing paint/ink/pepperspray), but what is the need for tin snips? cutting the zip-tie handcuffs used by riot police?

[-] Apepollo11@lemmy.world 36 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

I think they're for performing the vasectomies as alluded to in the second panel. I assumed the turps is for make-shift antiseptic.

[-] NielsBohron@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

OP just made it sound like they are needed for any type of protest or demonstration, so I assumed they had use beyond just reproductive rights marches. Plus, turpentine can be used as an antiseptic, but there are lots of less conspicuous antiseptics available.

I like your answer, too, though.

[-] i_stole_ur_taco@lemmy.ca 9 points 4 weeks ago

Know how many times you’ll find yourself out and about and suddenly needing to perform an emergency, involuntary vasectomy and then discover you left your tin snips and turpentine at home?

Only once. You only make that mistake once. Keep it in your daily carry.

[-] JennieBreeden@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 4 weeks ago

Let's say Jewelry making.... I feel like that's plausible?

[-] JennieBreeden@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 4 weeks ago

I should buy some jewelry making paraphernalia ... for reasons.

[-] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

Welders are great for jewelry making

[-] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah, I would think bolt cutters would be more useful.

[-] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago

Nah but rubber bands are effective

[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago

We did to cattle growing up.

Their nuts just fall off.

[-] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah, meanwhile I've used bolt cutters more than most people (anarchism got me doing bicycle repair and salvaging which involves them front time to time), and they work by leveraging the stiffness. They aren't actually sharp, they're just dull scissors with a fuck ton of leverage

[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah, the harder the steel the better bolt cutters work.

They suck with a real mild steel.

[-] NielsBohron@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

harder to carry and conceal, though.

[-] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 weeks ago

But they do make a good melee weapon in a pinch

[-] JayDee@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

Cutting holes in fences, as in trespassing to vandalize or cause havoc.

[-] Kalysta@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

They’re for removing male reproductive organs.

this post was submitted on 16 Dec 2024
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