Is there an MP600 with a saw or a saw that would fit it?

[enki_ck]

I'm thinking of doing another saw test and I'd like to add a Gerber variation to the mix.


My only full sized Gerber is an MP600 I got from Pacu this summer. so I was wondering if there was any saw that could be added to it.


And I mean a real wood saw, not the Remgrit one.


If there isn't a designated MP600 one, would one from the Flik or Diesel fit? And where could I source one?


Please educate me Gerberites, my Gerber knowledge is seriously lacking.

And don't me for not using the search function. You know how hard it is to search for just the word "saw" anywhere in English due to the whole see-->saw thing.

[Taxi Dad]

not sure this'll help, nor have I actually done this mod (yet) but I think the SOG wood saw has the same diameter pivot hole and would have enough 'spare' metal to be 'dremelled' down to fit.
I had SOG and Gerber parts on a table in front of me as I type 

[Taxi Dad]

the parts from a 'Suspension' will also fit into an MP600 but they are rather short and stubby
 

[enki_ck]

SOG parts don't help in this specific case as I want to do a comparison test with a Gerber made saw but I'll keep it in mind for the future.

[Taxi Dad]

as I said I could offer you a stubby from a suspension ?

[gregozedobe]

Have you looked at the MP600 Woodsman ?  These come with a jigsaw blade holder.  Have a look at the photos on the box for this one on eBay:

141421967189

[Lichtbote]

That number opens up a gone auction for a Schrade tough grip. 

[enki_ck]

Have you looked at the MP600 Woodsman ?  These come with a jigsaw blade holder.  Have a look at the photos on the box for this one on eBay:

141421967189

That number opens up a gone auction for a Schrade tough grip. 

Yup, a Vice Grip. but it's a cool one.

I'm not sure however about using a jig saw as a representative for the Gerbers. I want to do a side by side test of a dozen or so different saws from different multitool and SAK manufacturers in different sizes so I was hoping to get at least one Gerber.

[enki_ck]

as I said I could offer you a stubby from a suspension ?

Thanks for the offer, really nice of you.

Do you feel the Suspension is representative for the Gerber saws? If I remember correctly, the Suspension gets a lot of bad press here.

[gregozedobe]

Have you looked at the MP600 Woodsman ?  These come with a jigsaw blade holder.  Have a look at the photos on the box for this one on eBay:

141421967189

That number opens up a gone auction for a Schrade tough grip. 

Yup, a Vice Grip. but it's a cool one.

Yeah, I liked it so I bought it (it's the first one I've seen with a sheeps foot blade, most have a clip point blade )

The link (for a Gerber Woodsman) that I meant to paste is:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/221500174936

[Taxi Dad]

there are lots of haters, for the suspension, I'm not sure why. 
there are defo. worse tools out there. and I've met a few people (in the 3D world) who actually EDC one 
(the tools are a tad short and the whole thing is a brick)

[enki_ck]

there are lots of haters, for the suspension, I'm not sure why. 
there are defo. worse tools out there. and I've met a few people (in the 3D world) who actually EDC one 
(the tools are a tad short and the whole thing is a brick)

As far as I can tell by this pic it's a bit fat next to being stubby. I have a feeling it would score very badly in the test. 

[Lichtbote]

To be honest, for the average user i think the Suspension is better than the MP rattlesticks (if he´s smart enough not to use it over it´s limits). Maybe it´s  not as tough for abusive actions, but definately better machined/fabricated.

[rdub934]

The saw from a Diesel will fit a 600. Somebody on here has posted pics of their 600 with several Diesel  bits in it, one of which being the saw.

As far as I know the Flik saw should work, as they use similar locking mechanisms.

[AimlessWanderer]

The saw from a Diesel will fit a 600. Somebody on here has posted pics of their 600 with several Diesel  bits in it, one of which being the saw.

As far as I know the Flik saw should work, as they use similar locking mechanisms.

Yup, nearest thing to a MP600 with saw is a Diesel. To be honest I like the Diesel anyway, so my recomendation is to get one and use it / try it out as it is. You can then build a hybrid with your MP600 if you wish to, mixing and matching your preferred features.

[enki_ck]

Hey, I'm the Personal Shopping Assistant here.

Are you trying to make me buy a whole multi even though I only need a saw?



I'll wait till Thomas is back to check if he has any Diesel saws.

[kirk13]

My old 600 had a saw from a Strata,that I got from Lowtech,if that helps

[enki_ck]

My old 600 had a saw from a Strata,that I got from Lowtech,if that helps

Thanks.

I may have a list of things for him once he gets back. Four more days.

[Toolslinger]

Here's mine. I made it from a BO Diesel and BO MP600 Bluntnose. The parts are plug and play.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg887847.html#msg887847

Of course, there's more than just the Diesel saw in that one...

[Gareth]

The Diesel's saw is pretty good IMO, better than the one in the Flik anyway.  Not. I hasten to add, that the Flik's saw is rubbish, just not quite as good as the Diesel's.

[AimlessWanderer]

Here's mine. I made it from a BO Diesel and BO MP600 Bluntnose. The parts are plug and play.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg887847.html#msg887847

Of course, there's more than just the Diesel saw in that one...

That's a good looking MP600 mod, mate  I'd probably have pilfered the Diesel's can opener as well to double as an awl/pokey thing 

[Dem]

You could always put both the remgrit (for giggles) and a third party wood saw blade in the holder for your comparison. It'll show off one of the strengths of remgrit --how good using it to cut something is for your cardiovascular health .

Dem

[ducttapetech]

The Diesel's saw is pretty good IMO, better than the one in the Flik anyway.  Not. I hasten to add, that the Flik's saw is rubbish, just not quite as good as the Diesel's.

In the Fliks defence, it is more of a drywall and plaster saw. It will saw wood, but it rips through drywall like crazy.

Nate

[Gareth]

The Diesel's saw is pretty good IMO, better than the one in the Flik anyway.  Not. I hasten to add, that the Flik's saw is rubbish, just not quite as good as the Diesel's.

In the Fliks defence, it is more of a drywall and plaster saw. It will saw wood, but it rips through drywall like crazy.

Nate

I found that as well.  Good to know it's not just me.

[rdub934]

Here's mine. I made it from a BO Diesel and BO MP600 Bluntnose. The parts are plug and play.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg887847.html#msg887847

Of course, there's more than just the Diesel saw in that one...

That's the one I was referring to further up the thread. Beautiful job on that BO MP600/Diesel hybrid!

[lowtech]

To be honest, for the average user i think the Suspension is better than the MP rattlesticks (if he´s smart enough not to use it over it´s limits). Maybe it´s  not as tough for abusive actions, but definately better machined/fabricated.

I do disagree with that statement. While the Suspension may look nicer, the quality and fit and finish on all my MP600s was better than on the EVO/Suspension etc. Gerbers I had in my hands. But for the casual user, the suspension may be the better suited tool. I use the Plier head quite often and do need it´s capability to be opened wide and be pressed hard.

back to topic: The Diesel, Starta EVo... saws will fit. I should have one or another to spare, so Enki, please PM me.

[Toolslinger]

Here's mine. I made it from a BO Diesel and BO MP600 Bluntnose. The parts are plug and play.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg887847.html#msg887847

Of course, there's more than just the Diesel saw in that one...

That's the one I was referring to further up the thread. Beautiful job on that BO MP600/Diesel hybrid!

Thanks! Thought it might be what you were referencing. Good tool. Modded an SS one as well, but used the blade exchanger instead of a regular saw.