Leatherman Surge Ratchet Wrench and External Bit Driver mod

[jlwatso1]

I do Performance Testing on HVAC equipment and use my Surge every day. I've still got a few modifications I would like to do, but I can't bring myself to sacrifice my new Surge I just purchased. I wanted to put another bit driver inside so there would be two not sure where I am going to come up with one. One thing I do need to do is add a set screw to the bit driver. I also need to come up with a way to cover the new additions, that or come up with a way to lock them closed a little better. I'm also toying with the idea of adding removable wire strippers/ cutters in place of the removable cutters.

[NKlamerus]

This looks familiar...

And more pics would be sweet

Do you remember what ratchet you used?

[Kampfer]

Welcome. Sweet mod there.
Beware that someone will come shortly to convince you that the swisstool is better than surge.
Be prepared.

[Syncop8r]

Welcome.

Beware that someone will come shortly to convince you that the swisstool is better than surge.

Those people need a 

[AimlessWanderer]

Interesting mod. Welcome aboard. 

I have seen a similar ratchet mod on here, and did wonder how strong the bit drivers were acting in that direction, rather than torsionally. I personally like the seperate mini ratchets, as you can grip a nut with the pliers, and the ratchet on the bolt/machine screw. I've never tried the Victorinox or Bahco ones, but I have a Topeak one I'm quite happy with.

I thought I'd mention this as it might be a viable option to your extra driver requirement

[jlwatso1]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I appreciate the word of warning, but I've carried Surge to work for over 10 years now. Leatherman has a very good warranty as far as I'm concerned. I am pretty rough on them, but they have replaced 3 that I can think of. I received an updated Surge on the last return due to them retiring the original model. I have been carrying a ratchet wrench and the bit driver separate for a couple years now and just decided to see how I like having them attached. I have been known to misplace things if you catch my drift. The ratchet is nothing special. I got it from Northern Tool The brand name is Precision Tool. It has a black handle with red trim. I mainly just use it for 5/16" and 1/4" screws. Here are a few more pics.

[zoidberg]

Welcome to the forum mate. 

I would love it if you could get some bigger and clearer pics up, I'm finding it hard to see the details.

[Syncop8r]

  Yes bigger and clearer would be nice. I normally go 800xwhatever.

[Aloha]

My poor vision cannot determine whats going on 

[NKlamerus]

I think he should just send the tool to me for photos

[jlwatso1]

I tried to post some larger pictures. After carrying the tool a few days, it is pretty apparent that A- I need a set screw for the bit driver extension and B- it would be more comfortable to hold with an enclosure for each of the new additions to slide into. I just don't think it will look as cool!