/r/multitools
r/Multitools is a friendly place for multitool enthusiasts, collectors and users to discuss the latest tools, do reviews on tools you own, give/receive advice on buying multitools, show off mods and carry methods or just post pictures of your favourites.
/r/Multitools is a friendly place for multitool enthusiasts, collectors and users to discuss the latest tools, do reviews on tools you own, give/receive advice on buying multitools, show off mods and carry methods or just post pictures of your favourites.
1) INFORMATION IS KEY: If your posting pictures please give a description, If you asking for advice please give the people you are asking as much info about your needs as you can. The more info you can give the better.
2) NO PERSONAL INFO: No identifying information, including anything hosted on platforms making that information public. Posts encouraging the harassment of any individual, group, community, or subreddit will be removed, and the submitting user may be banned.
3) DON'T BE RUDE: It's a simple rule — treat people with the respect you want to be treated. That doesn't mean you can't challenge people with questions but do it in a polite manner. People are passionate about their tools and they don't want to be told there stupid for carrying them. Follow reddiquette and you will be fine.
4) NO MEMES: There are plenty of subs for memes, try to keep them where they belong.
If your account is younger than 3 days old you will not be able to post on this sub. This rule has been put in place to reduce spam from new accounts. Please do not message the mods, Be patient and post in a few day. Thank you :)
/r/multitools
I'm still looking for something to replace my gober dime
Some time ago I came across Chris Borge's 3D Printed Card Multitool concept. I think what he's done is pretty cool. So, I wanted to share it with everyone here. He has its files available for free here:
https://www.printables.com/model/391307-model-303-wallet-multitool
Videos of his 3d Printer Multitool, based on the Victorinox Swiss Card:
Pt1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD0iNubrY_o
Pt2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4YYXg1JQfg
BOM:
7 M 1.6* glasses screws, between 4-4.5mm long, $4 AUD
Flat head pin, up to 30mm long, $3 AUD
2*4 mm lengths of spring 2mm in diameter, optional but recommended, $5 AUD
Replacement pen for victorinox swiss card, $2 AUD
Replacement tweezers for victorinox swiss card, $5 AUD
“11 in 1 wallet multitool”, $5 AUD and up
Craft blades like a #11 or similar, $2
A key, LW4, $5
OR
SD card + adaptor
Total: 28 AUD/ 18 USD
Okay here a little context I lost my letherman rev last year 2020 I thought it was just stolen but I guess it was just sitting in a draw in my desk for like a whole year regardless I'm so excited about it
I just got mine with free shipping to Singapore. Unfortunately not exactly worth it for those living in North America, expect to pay an extra US$15 for delivery.
Just bought a new leatherman, the clip is already loose and broke the small insert. It was a rev. I had a wave but it also broke and i ended up using a self tapper to hold it in place. Is there any alternatives you have found for these junk clips?
https://imgur.com/a/FEnQSzi (For some reason I can't post pics directly, would anyone know why?) My brother borrowed this guy a couple of years ago and finally returned it. I spent about an hour cleaning it up. It has definitely been put to use, but I think it cleaned up pretty good.
Since I already had an OE black oxide Bladeless, had made a natural stainless "Classic Bladeless" and a black oxide Compact Sport Bladeless, it was second nature to make then a Classic Compact Bladeless; and here it is ...
I'm 17 and I have a job on a farm and looking for a good first multi tool between 100-150 dollars that reliable
Hi, I just bought my first heavy multitool, Daicamping dl30. Previously I used smaller multitools, and the pliers were allways springloaded. Here they are not.
I wanted to ask is my multitool damaged, or is it just as it supposed to be? And if it’s not damaged, why isn’t it springloaded?
I wanted a new Leatherman surge, been a while and my charge was fine but you know what "needed" a new tool is like. A hundred and fitty was crazy more than I ever paid for the several other ones I have. but I paid it. its good a little tight but I know that will loosen up after a few thousand openings. then I find a Chinese clone. (ROCKTOL) That cost $40 and looked really good and it had the replaceable saw blades I bought the surge for plus it has a 1/4" bit driver instead of that propriety one. I am retired so "in" tools are the ones I use at home (most) and "out" tools are the ones I carry when I go "out" usually am asked to "fix" more stuff when out than in. I carry the ROCKTOL in my out bag and so far its a rock star. Pretty confident that the surge I own is the last leatherman I'll buy.
kinda makes me sad, [sigh]
Yes I didn't mean to order the black leatherman so I "buffed" it off..
I work in hospital/rehab. settings with no guns/weapons/knives policies, but needed some essential tools to adjust wheelchairs and rehab. equipment and to assist in the day to day needs. I got hooked with my Gerber Bladeless (bottom one) after I got a Knifeless Rebar and with it, "second looks" due to the awl and saw blades. After a while and although the MP has worked flawlessly, I longed for the "classic look" of the natural stainless so, my "Classic Bladeless" was created (middle one). And, what started as a just-for-fun project, the "MP400 Bladeless" was recently made (top one). Too bad the 400 never came like this (although the 450 did had a file for scissors and the 400CS had a corkscrew!) or the 600 in natural stainless.
Had some extra parts from a damaged MP600 I picked up on eBay and decided to do some tinkering with my MP600 blunt nose. I removed both blades and added scissors and a replaceable saw adapter. This is the multitool that stays in my car due to the blunt nose pliers. I’ll keep the needle nose with it just in case I ever need to switch it out. Switching the pliers heads takes less than a couple of minutes. I may remove the small flathead at a later date and replace it with an awl. I’ll also be ordering a Remgrit saw.
I already own two Leatherman multi-tools, a Skeletool that I do EDC with, but seldom use it since it doesn't have scissors on them and then a OHT in my bugout bag (So no usage on that). Made the purchase of the Surge since I really wanted to own the OG king but currently have second thought's cause its still in the original packaging from REI cardboard box and haven't used any of the items from the screenshot provided. Is it worth holding on to it since I am not using it yet or should I just return, purchase when I really see a full utility out of the multi-tool?
Please let me know. Thanks.
They all get used and abused
The Ranger Grip in tools are the old Wenger 130mm tools. And at that size I've found them great for light bushcraft stuff. the 78 is more or less perfect, really its almost the hunter (79)/fieldmaster when it comes to useful tools.
I can live without the pen blade, and when I use the hook on other tools, I can also live without it. But its missing scissors. This isn't to say the Ranger Grip line doesn't have them, the Gardener has quiet large ones. Not Victorinox's best scissors, but still pretty good for their size.
If it were to be added to the 78/79 you would as I mentioned a XL or heavy duty fieldmaster/hunter and it'd be great! I'm of a mind that if the Gardener comes back into stock that I'll pick one up and see about modding the scissors onto my 78, or maybe pick up a 178 for the scales and swap the blade too.
This has been on my mind for a little while now and I though y'all might be interested, and I'd at least be able to tell someone! That said I'd also be interested to hear if anyone else has had similar thoughts about their own tools and would be interested to hear about that too.
Roxon Elite came like this. While I love this mulltitool, this little defect bothers me a bit.
LM JUICE XE6
My gf has had this multitool since she got it from her dad in 2017. She says it was purchased probably way before but the part that allows the multitool to clip onto her keys recently came off. Neither of us can get it back on at all….
She wants to repurchase it (and or something similar) as it’s small (a little less than 3”) and weighs 1.8 oz. She does not have any budget, just wants something similar in size and hopefully the same or most of the same tools.