Kampfer's PLSK (Pliersless Sidekick)

Kampfer · **Reply #90 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:24:56 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on February 11, 2015, 01:41:59 PM

So I scored some files from the mechanics and am making some progress. Got the phillips and flathead sorted where they will go on the tool but they will not close.

Guessing a good little bit of the back end area needs to be ground off?

WIll not close or will not open all the way?
Yes, the back end of nail piece needs to be grind off a bit.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #91 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:56:49 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on February 11, 2015, 08:24:56 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on February 11, 2015, 01:41:59 PM
So I scored some files from the mechanics and am making some progress. Got the phillips and flathead sorted where they will go on the tool but they will not close.

Guessing a good little bit of the back end area needs to be ground off?
WIll not close or will not open all the way?
Yes, the back end of nail piece needs to be grind off a bit.

Both actually. Just need to grind off some more from the nail piece like you said.

Made some good progress tonite and I got it to close but it is still to tight. More grinding needed.

No hurry with this since it gives me something to do while I sit around beautiful Afghanistan.

Franimal · **Reply #92 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:08:29 PM

If you can join the pieces together like i took a picture above, you can quickly get to a better fit. the 'roundness' of the plier is what you are shooting for to be able to have tools work smoothly on that side of the handle...While also having the friction/tension piece in place.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #93 on:** February 12, 2015, 05:01:51 AM

Quote from: Franimal on February 11, 2015, 09:08:29 PM

If you can join the pieces together like i took a picture above, you can quickly get to a better fit. the 'roundness' of the plier is what you are shooting for to be able to have tools work smoothly on that side of the handle...While also having the friction/tension piece in place.

Thanks new guy.

Was kinda thinking that is how it should work. Using a hand file and taking my time but will get there eventually.

Got both drivers to the point where they attach and will open and close. Still need to take more off so the tension is right and they will be in line with the handle.

Franimal · **Reply #94 on:** February 12, 2015, 03:14:49 PM

My apologies if I was missing a big chunk of background in the conversation. Am excited to get into this hobby myself and getting antsy on posting things

And certain phone apps makes it so easy to post progress pics and rapid replies!

jmoffatt · **Reply #95 on:** February 17, 2015, 02:15:32 PM

Kampfer · **Reply #96 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:19:56 PM

nice, do the drivers "click"?

jmoffatt · **Reply #97 on:** February 18, 2015, 12:17:46 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on February 17, 2015, 08:19:56 PM

nice, do the drivers "click"?

yes they do, thanks for the insperation

Kampfer · **Reply #98 on:** February 18, 2015, 12:23:18 AM

Quote from: jmoffatt on February 18, 2015, 12:17:46 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on February 17, 2015, 08:19:56 PM
nice, do the drivers "click"?

yes they do, thanks for the insperation

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Well done friend.

tommywp · **Reply #99 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:28:28 PM

Kampfer - can you walk me through the steps of making that awl? Specifically, when did you stop grinding / start filing / start with the sharpening stone? I still need to figure out the specifics but at some point I want to try making my Wingman blade in to a bigass awl to replace the MUT carbon scraper. Oh...and i'd like to do it with a Dremel as I don't have a real grinder.

Kampfer · **Reply #100 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:32:09 PM

Quote from: tommywp on March 07, 2015, 10:28:28 PM

Kampfer - can you walk me through the steps of making that awl? Specifically, when did you stop grinding / start filing / start with the sharpening stone? I still need to figure out the specifics but at some point I want to try making my Wingman blade in to a bigass awl to replace the MUT carbon scraper.

There are no rules, only your preference.
Use a marker to outline the shape of awl you like, grind it down to that shape then give it another grind at 45* angle.
Then sharpen it on a stone.
It would be best if you have an awl from another MT so you can follow.

Kampfer · **Reply #101 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:33:46 PM

Just make sure you put the 45* grind on the correct side, all awls on MT are made for right handed person.

tommywp · **Reply #102 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:46:21 PM

Thanks man. That's some impressive response time! I want to canabalize my wingman to make the big awl and then to make a one-arm wingman with the scissor as the main tool. The scissor arm is smaller, but hoping to fit the flathead, clam shell opener shaped into an awl, file shaped in to a skinny flathead, can opener, and maybe the serrated blade from a Sidekick. That would pretty much be the perfect companion for my Skeletool. Big plans..we'll see if I actually get to any of it.

Kampfer · **Reply #103 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:49:56 PM

Quote from: tommywp on March 07, 2015, 10:46:21 PM

Thanks man. That's some impressive response time! I want to canabalize my wingman to make the big awl and then to make a one-arm wingman with the scissor as the main tool. The scissor arm is smaller, but hoping to fit the flathead, clam shell opener shaped into an awl, file shaped in to a skinny flathead, can opener, and maybe the serrated blade from a Sidekick. That would pretty much be the perfect companion for my Skeletool. Big plans..we'll see if I actually get to any of it.

I like that.
I carry a mod Micra to watch Skulletool's six. It has big scissors, tiny drivers and an awl in a really small package and very little overlap with Sulletool.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55311.msg968453.html#msg968453

tommywp · **Reply #104 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:57:53 PM

Cool micra. Was thinking about trying to make an awl to sit on top of the blade on my Style CS for a similar package, but now leaning towards the one arm Wingman instead.

Kampfer · **Reply #105 on:** March 08, 2015, 01:39:13 AM

Wingman's scissors are so so, let me down a few times.

tommywp · **Reply #106 on:** March 17, 2015, 10:17:28 PM

Took a shot at making a skeletool companion tool. The awl needs a bit more sharpening and we'll see how much use this ends up getting. A fun way to kill a couple of hours for sure. The knife, flat head and phillips are in the other arm and will probably live in the shed.

SteveC · **Reply #107 on:** March 17, 2015, 10:53:12 PM

What's the little stubby ?

tommywp · **Reply #108 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:09:54 AM

Quote from: SteveC on March 17, 2015, 10:53:12 PM

What's the little stubby ?

It's a little prybar made out of the can opener. A lot of the leatherman one piece prytools seem to have the little piece that sticks out past the rest so figured I'd do it too.

SteveC · **Reply #109 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:29:29 AM

Quote from: tommywp on March 18, 2015, 12:09:54 AM

Quote from: SteveC on March 17, 2015, 10:53:12 PM
What's the little stubby ?

It's a little prybar made out of the can opener. A lot of the leatherman one piece prytools seem to have the little piece that sticks out past the rest so figured I'd do it too.

Good idea

Obi1shinobee · **Reply #110 on:** March 31, 2015, 01:45:17 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on December 23, 2014, 12:38:33 AM

Few more photos:
It is a handy little tool, carrys well in pocket with clip.
The medium flat head driver has been thinned out a bit for better fit.

Nice work Kam

Kampfer · **Reply #111 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:12:14 PM

People love the package opener on Wingman, screw that single function implement ! Mine is multi-function!

zoidberg · **Reply #112 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:13:26 PM

I thought we established that you don't use that can opener.

When did you last use that wire stripper?

Kampfer · **Reply #113 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:28:26 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on April 14, 2015, 11:13:26 PM

I thought we established that you don't use that can opener. When did you last use that wire stripper?

Wire stripper? NEVER. But stripper?

zoidberg · **Reply #114 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:50:23 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on April 14, 2015, 11:28:26 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on April 14, 2015, 11:13:26 PM
I thought we established that you don't use that can opener. When did you last use that wire stripper?

Wire stripper? NEVER. But stripper?

Bra strap cutter?

Kampfer · **Reply #115 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:51:24 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on April 14, 2015, 11:50:23 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on April 14, 2015, 11:28:26 PM
Quote from: zoidberg on April 14, 2015, 11:13:26 PM
I thought we established that you don't use that can opener. When did you last use that wire stripper?

Wire stripper? NEVER. But stripper?

Bra strap cutter?

I use my month.

zoidberg · **Reply #116 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:59:01 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on April 14, 2015, 11:51:24 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on April 14, 2015, 11:50:23 PM
Quote from: Kampfer on April 14, 2015, 11:28:26 PM
Quote from: zoidberg on April 14, 2015, 11:13:26 PM
I thought we established that you don't use that can opener. When did you last use that wire stripper?

Wire stripper? NEVER. But stripper?

Bra strap cutter?
I use my month.

You're a little heavy for me to edc and you won't fit in my pocket.

Kampfer · **Reply #117 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:18:38 PM

Some new photos

Kampfer · **Reply #118 on:** April 20, 2015, 09:20:37 PM

I don't like the look of Sidekick's clip.

SteveC · **Reply #119 on:** April 20, 2015, 10:34:46 PM

Nice sleek profile

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