Waterloo Tool Liberation (1982) - Revision history

173.32.85.93: Description of the actual tool theft.

2024-11-09T18:31:27Z

Description of the actual tool theft.

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	[[File:Tool_and_cannon.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Skule Cannon on the Waterloo Tool following the 1982 theft]]		[[File:Tool_and_cannon.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Skule Cannon on the Waterloo Tool following the 1982 theft]]
	[[File:Tool_bfc.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|BFC poses with the Waterloo Tool]]		[[File:Tool_bfc.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|BFC poses with the Waterloo Tool]]
	Following the Welcome Back Stag (a Waterloo social night to kick off the winter term), the Tool was driven back in a convoy of vehicles. However, the lead Tool Bearer made an unexpected stop ~~by himself~~ before reaching their destination. It was then that University of Toronto engineering students ~~attacked him~~ and ~~stole~~ the Tool.		Following the Welcome Back Stag (a Waterloo social night to kick off the winter term), the Tool was driven back in a convoy of vehicles. However, the lead Tool Bearer made an unexpected stop for a sub sandwich before reaching their destination, leaving the Tool in a secluded parking lot, chained inside the trunk of his car, oblivious to dangers that lurked in the shadows. It was then that University of Toronto engineering students, armed with a set of four foot bolt cutters, went to work and freed the Tool from its bonds.

	The Tool was kept in secret by members of the [[Brute Force Committee]], who took numerous photos of the Tool, including one with the [[Skule Cannon]] placed on top of the Tool.		The Tool was kept in secret by members of the [[Brute Force Committee]], who took numerous photos of the Tool, including one with the [[Skule Cannon]] placed on top of the Tool.

72.136.114.26: /* 1982 Theft */Fixed a typo

2024-09-28T15:41:31Z

1982 Theft: Fixed a typo

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	Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.		Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.

	The Tool has not been stolen since.~~.. or has it?~~		The Tool has not been stolen since.

	==Media Coverage==		==Media Coverage==

142.126.199.236: Reverting Vandalism

2024-06-09T06:31:30Z

Reverting Vandalism

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	University of Toronto engineering students stole the Waterloo Tool, mascot of the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering, on January 6, 1982~~. Illegally but ok.~~		University of Toronto engineering students stole the Waterloo Tool, mascot of the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering, on January 6, 1982.


	~~Please note that U of T considers "liberation" to be defined as an act of illegal and usually violent action in an attempt to take and/or remove from possession an item from it's original proprietor~~.

	==The Tool==		==The Tool==
	"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the Ridge Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from 1968 and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.		"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the Ridge Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from 1968 and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.

	Forged in ~~ElyRia~~, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in 1968 by the Ridge Tool Company on two ~~condItions~~: that it be ~~nameD~~ “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its ~~oriGinal~~ Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly ~~dIpped~~ the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” ~~branD~~ name ~~has been kept to this day~~.		Forged in Elyria, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in 1968 by the Ridge Tool Company on two conditions: that it be named “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its original Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly dipped the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” brand name was dropped shortly thereafter.

	==1982 Theft==		==1982 Theft==
	[[File:Tool_and_cannon.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Skule Cannon on the Waterloo Tool following the 1982 theft]]		[[File:Tool_and_cannon.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Skule Cannon on the Waterloo Tool following the 1982 theft]]
	[[File:Tool_bfc.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|BFC poses with the Waterloo Tool]]		[[File:Tool_bfc.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|BFC poses with the Waterloo Tool]]
	Following the Welcome Back Stag (a Waterloo social night to kick off the winter term), the Tool was driven back in a convoy of vehicles. However, the lead Tool Bearer made an unexpected stop by himself before reaching their destination. It was then that University of Toronto engineering students attacked him~~, brutally destroyed his window and wonderful car~~ and stole the ~~most gracious~~ Tool.		Following the Welcome Back Stag (a Waterloo social night to kick off the winter term), the Tool was driven back in a convoy of vehicles. However, the lead Tool Bearer made an unexpected stop by himself before reaching their destination. It was then that University of Toronto engineering students attacked him and stole the Tool.

	The Tool was kept in secret by members of the [[Brute Force Committee]], who took numerous photos of the Tool, including one with the [[Skule Cannon]] placed on top of the Tool.		The Tool was kept in secret by members of the [[Brute Force Committee]], who took numerous photos of the Tool, including one with the [[Skule Cannon]] placed on top of the Tool.
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	Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.		Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.

	The Tool has not been stolen since~~, unlike the cannon which~~ has ~~been stolen numerous times by Waterloo, to the point that copies of~~ it ~~had to be made.~~		The Tool has not been stolen since... or has it?

	==Media Coverage==		==Media Coverage==
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	File:Tool in mc102.jpg\|Tool hostage in MC102		File:Tool in mc102.jpg\|Tool hostage in MC102
	File:Tool in john.jpg\|Tool in toilet		File:Tool in john.jpg\|Tool in toilet
	</gallery>~~- N3AC <3~~		</gallery>


	~~PS. You owe us 30$ for the hard hats~~
	[[Category:Pranks]]		[[Category:Pranks]]

129.97.174.31: /* Gallery */

2024-06-05T18:12:31Z

Gallery

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	File:Tool in john.jpg\|Tool in toilet		File:Tool in john.jpg\|Tool in toilet
	</gallery>- N3AC <3		</gallery>- N3AC <3


			PS. You owe us 30$ for the hard hats
	[[Category:Pranks]]		[[Category:Pranks]]

129.97.174.31: the single most important feature of this article

2024-06-05T18:11:04Z

the single most important feature of this article

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	File:Tool in mc102.jpg\|Tool hostage in MC102		File:Tool in mc102.jpg\|Tool hostage in MC102
	File:Tool in john.jpg\|Tool in toilet		File:Tool in john.jpg\|Tool in toilet
	</gallery>		</gallery>- N3AC <3


	[[Category:Pranks]]		[[Category:Pranks]]

129.97.174.31: /* 1982 Theft */

2024-06-05T18:08:54Z

1982 Theft

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	University of Toronto engineering students stole the Waterloo Tool, mascot of the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering, on January 6, 1982.		University of Toronto engineering students stole the Waterloo Tool, mascot of the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering, on January 6, 1982. Illegally but ok.


			Please note that U of T considers "liberation" to be defined as an act of illegal and usually violent action in an attempt to take and/or remove from possession an item from it's original proprietor.

	==The Tool==		==The Tool==
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	[[File:Tool_and_cannon.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Skule Cannon on the Waterloo Tool following the 1982 theft]]		[[File:Tool_and_cannon.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Skule Cannon on the Waterloo Tool following the 1982 theft]]
	[[File:Tool_bfc.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|BFC poses with the Waterloo Tool]]		[[File:Tool_bfc.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|BFC poses with the Waterloo Tool]]
	Following the Welcome Back Stag (a Waterloo social night to kick off the winter term), the Tool was driven back in a convoy of vehicles. However, the lead Tool Bearer made an unexpected stop by himself before reaching their destination. It was then that University of Toronto engineering students attacked him and stole the Tool.		Following the Welcome Back Stag (a Waterloo social night to kick off the winter term), the Tool was driven back in a convoy of vehicles. However, the lead Tool Bearer made an unexpected stop by himself before reaching their destination. It was then that University of Toronto engineering students attacked him, brutally destroyed his window and wonderful car and stole the most gracious Tool.

	The Tool was kept in secret by members of the [[Brute Force Committee]], who took numerous photos of the Tool, including one with the [[Skule Cannon]] placed on top of the Tool.		The Tool was kept in secret by members of the [[Brute Force Committee]], who took numerous photos of the Tool, including one with the [[Skule Cannon]] placed on top of the Tool.
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	Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.		Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.

	The Tool has not been stolen since~~... or~~ has it?		The Tool has not been stolen since, unlike the cannon which has been stolen numerous times by Waterloo, to the point that copies of it had to be made.

	==Media Coverage==		==Media Coverage==

129.97.174.31: /* The Tool */ important updates

2024-06-05T17:08:05Z

The Tool: important updates

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	"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the Ridge Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from 1968 and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.		"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the Ridge Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from 1968 and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.

	Forged in ~~Elyria~~, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in 1968 by the Ridge Tool Company on two ~~conditions~~: that it be ~~named~~ “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its ~~original~~ Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly ~~dipped~~ the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” ~~brand~~ name ~~was dropped shortly thereafter~~.		Forged in ElyRia, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in 1968 by the Ridge Tool Company on two condItions: that it be nameD “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its oriGinal Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly dIpped the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” branD name has been kept to this day.

	==1982 Theft==		==1982 Theft==

142.151.245.47: Fixed phrase "The Tool has not been stolen since." to reflect on past events

2016-04-10T09:30:05Z

Fixed phrase "The Tool has not been stolen since." to reflect on past events

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	Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.		Shortly after, the Tool was re-chromed to cover up the damage caused by the Tool liberation.

	The Tool has not been stolen since.		The Tool has not been stolen since... or has it?

	==Media Coverage==		==Media Coverage==

205.210.17.241: /* The Tool */

2013-07-08T17:15:56Z

The Tool

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	==The Tool==		==The Tool==
	"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the ~~Ridgid~~ Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from 1968 and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.		"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the Ridge Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from 1968 and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.

	Forged in Elyria, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in 1968 by the Ridge Tool Company on two conditions: that it be named “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its original Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly dipped the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” brand name was dropped shortly thereafter.		Forged in Elyria, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in 1968 by the Ridge Tool Company on two conditions: that it be named “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its original Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly dipped the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” brand name was dropped shortly thereafter.

173.248.195.81: Actual date of The Ridgid Tool. Search for mascot began in 1967, was actually acquired in 1968.

2012-07-30T13:45:51Z

Actual date of The Ridgid Tool. Search for mascot began in 1967, was actually acquired in 1968.

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	==The Tool==		==The Tool==
	"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the Ridgid Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from ~~1967~~ and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.		"The Tool", for those unacquainted, is a 60″ long triple-chromed pipe wrench made by the Ridgid Tool Company (known for its Ridgid brand of hand tools and power tools). This particular tool is a specimen that dates from 1968 and now serves as the mascot of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.

	Forged in Elyria, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in ~~1967~~ by the Ridge Tool Company on two conditions: that it be named “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its original Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly dipped the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” brand name was dropped shortly thereafter.		Forged in Elyria, Ohio, the $350 Tool was donated to the then cash-strapped UWaterloo in 1968 by the Ridge Tool Company on two conditions: that it be named “The Ridgid Tool” and that it be kept in its original Ridgid orange and black colours. Waterloo, of course, took these to heart – and promptly dipped the whole thing in a bath of chrome just hours after its reception. The “Ridgid” brand name was dropped shortly thereafter.

	==1982 Theft==		==1982 Theft==