sog's 1/4" Drive how much space ?

[Zed]

Im thinking about getting sogs  1/4" Drive but wondered how much room it would need on a PT, ive for the wood saw and V-cutter as extras, i want to keep the wood saw but will remove the cutter, would there be enough room and possibly the pliers want cloes  thanks for any help Guys n Gals 
 

[Millhouse]

Here's a pic of my PPP with 1/4 bit, next to the medium screwdriver/bottle opener and file.

[nuphoria]

That pic tells the story - it's around the width of two thin tools.

[Syph007]

I just took out my calipers and power lock.

1/4 inch driver is 3.90 mm, and yep looks to be about the width of 2 regular thin tools.

[Zed]

thanks guys n gals, so looks like ill have to lose 2 tools  not sure ill be doing it now as use most things on my PT other than the V-cutter, 

[nuphoria]

Well, you can lose the other drivers in theory, as you'll be using the 1/4" ones

[Zed]

Well, you can lose the other drivers in theory, as you'll be using the 1/4" ones

Chrissy i cant see you image  yeah i guess but means ill have to carry the bits etc, ill have to have a think about this one as i did do a mod  so i can use driver bits, Hmm   

[nuphoria]

Just my sig... a hiccup I must fix!

[Zed]

Just my sig... a hiccup I must fix!

    

[Lynn LeFey]

I think I should point out that on the SOG website, the 1/4" drive is specified as Component Slots 2, Component Size Small.

http://sogknives.com/store/QTR-DRV.html

Whether or not I'm happy with their components, I do feel they're pretty up-front about them.

[16VGTIDave]

And SOG's prices are good, as is their shipping. They shipped me a part (that cost $12.74US) the next day and they paid $22US for shipping, AND they included a free gift that retails for $20. I was blown away!

Dave


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[Lynn LeFey]

I had problems with a number of the tools on my Powerlock. The 1/4" socket driver was not among them. I think it gives the tool a GREAT capacity for inexpensive expansions. Instead of being stuck buying proprietary bits (cough:Leatherman:cough), you can go down to the local hardware store to get sockets. And an inexpensive 1/4" to hex socket gets you access to all hex bits, for pretty much infinite driver abilities on the cheap. I have, however, heard of some issues with folks losing the little metal clip on the socket driver. So, heads up, there.

Otherwise, yeah. I'd ditch the can opener, scissors, saw... semi-serrated blade... most any other tools in favor of the socket driver.

[Zed]

I had problems with a number of the tools on my Powerlock. The 1/4" socket driver was not among them. I think it gives the tool a GREAT capacity for inexpensive expansions. Instead of being stuck buying proprietary bits (cough:Leatherman:cough), you can go down to the local hardware store to get sockets. And an inexpensive 1/4" to hex socket gets you access to all hex bits, for pretty much infinite driver abilities on the cheap. I have, however, heard of some issues with folks losing the little metal clip on the socket driver. So, heads up, there.

Otherwise, yeah. I'd ditch the can opener, scissors, saw... semi-serrated blade... most any other tools in favor of the socket driver.

Lynn i can live without tin openers,can openers and scissors as most of my SAK's cover thought,but i need the serrated saw and the wood saw,also i have lots of 1/4 bits so covered if i do change over,but my mod means i can use standard bits, i used LM's since 98 and never had any real issues other than the odd driver twisting or braking usualy my fault but i do like the fact that you can replace and mod Sogs yourself,i used my PT alot yesterday at work and love it,its a quirky MT ,and sogs CS seems very good,also im having fun having a LM free year so far   

thanks everyone for all the advice on this but i think for now ill stick with how its set up and see how it goes through this year 

[sparky415]

If you are anything like me you will forget to take the little socket adapter with you.... I think mine is on my bedside table at the min 

[Zed]

If you are anything like me you will forget to take the little socket adapter with you.... I think mine is on my bedside table at the min 

I dont think ive seen this one of your tony  very cool, do you use your V-cutter , i know what you mean about the adapter, this is why now im thinking of sticking to the tools on it and use my mod, plus i used the phillips today a few times and it works a treat,