Hello!

captain spaulding · **Reply #30 on:** April 21, 2015, 12:26:27 AM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 21, 2015, 12:25:09 AM

No worries guys, this isn't the first internet forum I've been on. lol Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even if they are wrong.

You will fit right in.

NKlamerus · **Reply #31 on:** April 21, 2015, 12:32:29 AM

Idk if you can answer this, but what do yall do with all the warranty send ins?

Im picturing bins upon bins of kick, fuse, PST, etc...

I would assume they save some of the nice ones for fixing older tools?

detron · **Reply #32 on:** April 21, 2015, 12:47:17 AM

welcome to warranty voiding... I mean MTO!

nice having a ~~spy~~ employed professional who can ~~tell us the truth~~ explain the nuances of the Leatherman tools

AndrewBird · **Reply #33 on:** April 21, 2015, 12:54:17 AM

I honestly don't know what exactly they do with warrantied tools. The warranty department is actually in a different building than the factory, so I never see what's going on there. Packaging and shipping is in the same building as well.

Demel · **Reply #34 on:** April 21, 2015, 12:57:14 AM

Quote from: detron on April 21, 2015, 12:47:17 AM

welcome to warranty voiding... I mean MTO!

nice having a ~~spy~~ employed professional who can ~~tell us the truth~~ explain the nuances of the Leatherman tools

you could have stayed anonymous so kudos to you sir for your bravery

sak60 · **Reply #35 on:** April 21, 2015, 01:34:27 AM

Welcome Andrew

Monrogue · **Reply #36 on:** April 21, 2015, 03:02:20 AM

Welcome Andrew

How I would love to take a tour of the Leatherman factory

Unfortunately, it's all the way across the country from me, so not likely to happen.

mr626 · **Reply #37 on:** April 21, 2015, 03:17:02 AM

Hi Andrew,

What can you tell us about:

-Re-releasing the Mini-Tool
-The next generation Wave

AndrewBird · **Reply #38 on:** April 21, 2015, 03:19:36 AM

Quote from: mr626 on April 21, 2015, 03:17:02 AM

Hi Andrew,

What can you tell us about:

-Re-releasing the Mini-Tool
-The next generation Wave

Absolutely nothing.

Sorry.

Mercury · **Reply #39 on:** April 21, 2015, 03:54:08 AM

Quote from: derekmac on April 20, 2015, 09:51:45 PM

I just want to say Andrew, I hope you don't get turned off by any comments made here. We're passionate about our tools, and through daily use, know what we want, and what we like/dislike.

Awesome sentiment and I totally agree, but you don't have to say that to anyone. As consumers we don't owe anyone an apology for any statements we make. Leatherman and their competitors only stand to benefit from reading our uncensored opinions, and being as uncensored as we are here is one of the great perks of this forum.

Andrew has joined us and as a Machinist myself I'm intrigued about the processes that LM uses. I hope Andrew can enlighten us(without compromising his job of course!) and look forward to his posts.

Welcome Andrew, and may I say I'm jealous you get to work at the shiny factory!

mr626 · **Reply #40 on:** April 21, 2015, 06:32:23 AM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 21, 2015, 03:19:36 AM

Quote from: mr626 on April 21, 2015, 03:17:02 AM
Hi Andrew,

What can you tell us about:

-Re-releasing the Mini-Tool
-The next generation Wave

Absolutely nothing.

Sorry.

Haha, no worries. Was half-joking anyway, wouldn't expect you to be able to tell us that sort of thing.

Thanks for announcing yourself though

alexTOOL · **Reply #41 on:** April 21, 2015, 08:02:00 AM

Hello Andrew, welcome!

Please suggest Tim some new allied product:

-Leatherman+Victorinox
or
-Leatherman+SOG
or
-Leatherman+Gerber

A new model in colaboration with another company would be a fress air touch, a winner, the best of two worlds!

(for example, customizable multitools and compatible spare parts for mods)

rescue4500 · **Reply #42 on:** April 21, 2015, 02:11:25 PM

welcome my friend

AndrewBird · **Reply #43 on:** April 21, 2015, 02:30:26 PM

Quote from: alexTOOL on April 21, 2015, 08:02:00 AM

Hello Andrew, welcome!

Please suggest Tim some new allied product:

-Leatherman+Victorinox
or
-Leatherman+SOG
or
-Leatherman+Gerber

A new model in colaboration with another company would be a fress air touch, a winner, the best of two worlds! (for example, customizable multitools and compatible spare parts for mods)

My idea has always been to make a modular tool with user changeable parts. Have a basic tool with empty spots that you could then customize by adding a wide selection of tools to. Add only what you want and pay for only what you want.

derekmac · **Reply #44 on:** April 21, 2015, 03:05:22 PM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 21, 2015, 02:30:26 PM

Quote from: alexTOOL on April 21, 2015, 08:02:00 AM
Hello Andrew, welcome!

Please suggest Tim some new allied product:

-Leatherman+Victorinox
or
-Leatherman+SOG
or
-Leatherman+Gerber

A new model in colaboration with another company would be a fress air touch, a winner, the best of two worlds! (for example, customizable multitools and compatible spare parts for mods)
My idea has always been to make a modular tool with user changeable parts. Have a basic tool with empty spots that you could then customize by adding a wide selection of tools to. Add only what you want and pay for only what you want.

YES!!!!

gregozedobe · **Reply #45 on:** April 21, 2015, 03:46:30 PM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 21, 2015, 02:30:26 PM

My idea has always been to make a modular tool with user changeable parts. Have a basic tool with empty spots that you could then customize by adding a wide selection of tools to. Add only what you want and pay for only what you want.

That sounds great (and I very much like the idea). However when Gerber tried it (the build your own program some years ago) it wasn't a great success - I don't know why.

enki_ck · **Reply #46 on:** April 21, 2015, 04:45:35 PM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 20, 2015, 09:44:50 PM

I'm a little confused by all the Signal hatred. I personally love the look of it and plan on getting one to replace my Skeletool. The whistle/fire starter and sharpener are all removable, so if you don't like them, then just take them off. That eliminates all the plastic.

As far as the Tread goes, let me just say wait until you have seen one in person to pass judgement. It is very cool and as long as you aren't trying to compare it to a "normal" multitool, it is very capable. Lots of cool stuff that isn't really distinguishable just from pictures.

And I meant do what we want with them in that they are our tools, not just loaners or something.

Well I like the Signal.

So not everyone is in the haters camp.

As for the Tread. Meh.

Can't imagine ever using that thing.

And welcome to MTO.

Mercury · **Reply #47 on:** April 21, 2015, 06:58:34 PM

I have to agree with Enki, I have come around to the Signal and I think it might work well, especially knowing I can remove the plastic bits. The tread, however, won't be able to justify it's cost, at least in my perspective. I can get a hell of a lot more tool for less money by buying a charge or MUT, I don't need functional jewelry. It looks cool, that's all.

AndrewBird · **Reply #48 on:** April 21, 2015, 07:43:27 PM

You have to look at the Tread like this; it's a cool looking bracelet that is also a multitool. Not a multitool that is also a bracelet. Then it makes a lot more sense.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #49 on:** April 21, 2015, 10:13:03 PM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 21, 2015, 07:43:27 PM

You have to look at the Tread like this; it's a cool looking bracelet that is also a multitool. Not a multitool that is also a bracelet. Then it makes a lot more sense.

I suppose. I do wish the price point were significantly lower. I'd definitely wear it, but not at that price.

derekmac · **Reply #50 on:** April 21, 2015, 10:56:56 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on April 21, 2015, 10:13:03 PM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 21, 2015, 07:43:27 PM
You have to look at the Tread like this; it's a cool looking bracelet that is also a multitool. Not a multitool that is also a bracelet. Then it makes a lot more sense.

I suppose. I do wish the price point were significantly lower. I'd definitely wear it, but not at that price.

Yeah, in all honesty, it should be in the $30 price range.

Demel · **Reply #51 on:** April 21, 2015, 11:19:28 PM

Quote from: AndrewBird on April 20, 2015, 06:21:42 AM

Hey, my name is Andrew and I just signed up. I work for Leatherman as a machinist where I setup, run and adjust many of their CNC's that create multiple different parts for many different tools. Lately I've been working on some new robotically loaded cells that machine jaw halves.

Anyways, just wanted to say hi! Feel free to ask me any questions about how Leatherman products are made. I certainly don't know everything and can't tell you everything, but I'll try my best. Alternatively, you can take the factory tour if you are ever in Portland. There is some very cool stuff to see.

How did you find mto?

Gareth · **Reply #52 on:** April 22, 2015, 12:37:34 AM

Very nice to have you with us Andrew. Don't feel too pressured to represent Leatherman, you're more than welcome to simply be another multitool nutter like the rest of us.

Mercury · **Reply #53 on:** April 22, 2015, 01:45:56 AM

Quote from: Gareth on April 22, 2015, 12:37:34 AM

Very nice to have you with us Andrew. Don't feel too pressured to represent Leatherman, you're more than welcome to simply be another multitool nutter like the rest of us.

And Gareth is on hell of a nutter!

AndrewBird · **Reply #54 on:** April 22, 2015, 03:24:41 AM

And I think there are definitely people like you out there that say the same thing. The same way I would never buy a Rolex when a cheaper watch serves the same purpose.

Aloha · **Reply #55 on:** April 22, 2015, 05:45:13 AM

Quote from: Gareth on April 22, 2015, 12:37:34 AM

Very nice to have you with us Andrew. Don't feel too pressured to represent Leatherman, you're more than welcome to simply be another multitool nutter like the rest of us.

Yeah plus there are enough of us LM ~~nutters~~ loyalist here anyway. Not a big jewelry person so the bracelet is out, if the price point was lower I'd get one just to have one but that's the ~~nutter~~ loyalist in me

Etherealicer · **Reply #56 on:** April 23, 2015, 11:05:08 AM

Hallihallo aus dem schönen Scheizerland

Soooo.... when do we get a Surge sized Charge

and a Squirt sized Mini

Any thoughts on Gerbers / SOG or Victorinox

Gareth · **Reply #57 on:** April 23, 2015, 11:27:13 AM

Quote from: Mercury on April 22, 2015, 01:45:56 AM

Quote from: Gareth on April 22, 2015, 12:37:34 AM
Very nice to have you with us Andrew. Don't feel too pressured to represent Leatherman, you're more than welcome to simply be another multitool nutter like the rest of us.

And Gareth is on hell of a nutter!

Gee, thanks.