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Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement

Offline kerozin

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Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
on: September 15, 2014, 10:24:30 AM
Hi,

My Rebar came from factory really stiff, gave it a few months to loosen up by itself but it remained almost the same.

So I took a liberty to undo crews a bit with another leatherman and a sog and while it's now much smoother to open and close I scratched screws a bit (rebar is black) and that bothers me. I normally like for tools to get all worn out with age but really hate when I damage something during repair.

Is there anything standard like torx available to replace that star screw nonsense and make tool easier to adjust?



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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 11:34:18 AM
If there us,it would make the Rebar a more attractive proposition
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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #2 on: September 15, 2014, 01:10:54 PM
Maybe if I had a better sex bolt I too would find screwing easier...  :think:


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #3 on: September 15, 2014, 01:18:50 PM
Maybe if I had a better sex bolt I too would find screwing easier...  :think:

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It's not the sex bolt that matters... it's the way you lube the nut...  :whistle:
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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #4 on: September 15, 2014, 01:37:20 PM
That didn't take long. :facepalm:


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #5 on: September 15, 2014, 01:49:37 PM
That didn't take long. :facepalm:

That's even a worse problem than not having a good size sex bolt  >:D
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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #6 on: September 15, 2014, 02:16:30 PM


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #7 on: September 15, 2014, 02:19:32 PM

My Rebar came from factory really stiff...

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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #8 on: September 15, 2014, 02:32:42 PM
To get back on topic ... :P

Recently people started adding LM Kick pocketclips to their Rebars and using modified Kick pivots and screws to do so. As for factory screws that would fit. :think: I haven't heard of any but if you find them, please let me know.



http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37642.msg794175.html#msg794175

and http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,54488.0.html


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #9 on: September 15, 2014, 02:33:14 PM
Lmao!
 I hope he stays around, I hate to think we scared him off.

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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #10 on: September 15, 2014, 02:53:15 PM
:rofl: Oh my. :D
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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #11 on: September 15, 2014, 03:09:57 PM
In order to better advise you, it would be best if you could post larger pics of the problematic sex bolt.


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #12 on: September 15, 2014, 08:32:24 PM
Mean are mediocre when it comes to multitasking...that's why I avoid watching 'those' kind of movies and posting at the same time - LOL!
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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #13 on: November 22, 2017, 09:23:27 PM
Can anyone tell the exact size for that screw? I lost my screw and would like to buy a new one, but can't figure out the exact size, in local shops we only have the M standard screws. An M4 almost fits, but only goes in an almost full circle and no more.
Is this UTS? I want to order online, but should probably know the size.

For some idiotic reason i took the tool apart when I got it. After I assembled it back, the screws kept loosening until one was lost. Should have probably added loctite...


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #14 on: November 23, 2017, 05:58:41 AM
Using the kick bolt idea may work. But add bulk on each and every side unfortunately, if there was a flusher or countersunk option that be great. We have seen people here slot the screw. Not sure if there's still photos or if photobucket smurfed that up? Basically someone added a slot on the screws that would allow a flat head driver to loosen or tighten them.

Oh, also. It's not only the size of the screw, but the thread pattern and spacing is a determining factor.

Side note I use a little tape over the screws and handle prior to prevent any unwanted scratches and unwanted damage. Here's a sample pic of that.
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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #15 on: November 23, 2017, 01:09:05 PM

Oh, also. It's not only the size of the screw, but the thread pattern and spacing is a determining factor.


Exactly, that's why I want to know the exact screw size/model. I read in some forum, that a guy replaced the screw with a 10-32 A2, so I ordered that one. When it came, it turned out too big. (Also, when i remembered what I read, I think it was for a different leatherman model).
Having no idea about US screw standards doesn't help either :(


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #16 on: November 23, 2017, 03:46:54 PM
Get a few more posts, after 5 you can private message. See if loki has what you need. He also sells tools for taking apart Leathermans.

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64314.msg1555222.html#msg1555222


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #17 on: November 23, 2017, 03:47:14 PM
And welcome to the forum   :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #18 on: November 23, 2017, 09:50:45 PM
And welcome to the forum   :cheers:

thanks for the pointer.
and a great forum you have here


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #19 on: May 12, 2019, 11:41:58 PM
Using the kick bolt idea may work. But add bulk on each and every side unfortunately, if there was a flusher or countersunk option that be great. We have seen people here slot the screw. Not sure if there's still photos or if photobucket smurfed that up? Basically someone added a slot on the screws that would allow a flat head driver to loosen or tighten them.

Oh, also. It's not only the size of the screw, but the thread pattern and spacing is a determining factor.

Side note I use a little tape over the screws and handle prior to prevent any unwanted scratches and unwanted damage. Here's a sample pic of that.
Hi, could you please advice where to get those wrenches on your photo?


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #20 on: May 12, 2019, 11:52:39 PM
Hi, could you please advice where to get those wrenches on your photo?

Welcome to the forum Airsoft   :cheers:   You'll need 5 posts before you can send a private message but here is the link to loki's wrenches

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61708.msg1145371.html#msg1145371


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #21 on: May 13, 2019, 12:26:37 PM
Welcome to :MTO: Airsoft :tu: I hope you can get some of those wrenches and also stay around and chat with us :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman Rebar sex bolt/screw replacement
Reply #22 on: May 13, 2019, 02:17:26 PM
I feel bad.  :oops:


 

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