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THE Crunch Owners Thread

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us Offline Poncho65

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2580 on: June 14, 2022, 07:08:34 AM
Vari,
what tool is the bit driver out of and which clip is that?

Looks like a Wave/Charge large bit driver and the clip is probably a Kick clip :think: if it was from a Sideclip it wouldn't be as shiny :salute:

He can confirm but that is what would fit and what it looks like to me :cheers:

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2581 on: June 14, 2022, 11:43:54 AM
Vari,
what tool is the bit driver out of and which clip is that?

cnlson the clip is from a Kick just as Poncho65 stated. :tu:

The bit driver is from a Surge Gen 2(only version I could get). The nail notch flat was ground flat, enlarged the lock slot and profiled the outer pivot area. The part where the locking pliers adjustment screw is, a notch was machined, allowing the handle to close up more. Added a counter-sunk a magnet to keep it closed since removing the phillips screwdriver which was keeping it closed before.

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I should not take the credit as I did not do the mod ( :twak: I watched). I only provided the materials and my friend in the Philippines did the work while visiting him.
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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2582 on: June 14, 2022, 03:24:20 PM
Ok, so a large bit driver from a Surge :o Glad to know that it can be made to fit :like: Thanks for the confirmation  :salute: :tu:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2583 on: June 15, 2022, 05:50:25 AM
cnlson the clip is from a Kick just as Poncho65 stated. :tu:

The bit driver is from a Surge Gen 2(only version I could get). The nail notch flat was ground flat, enlarged the lock slot and profiled the outer pivot area. The part where the locking pliers adjustment screw is, a notch was machined, allowing the handle to close up more. Added a counter-sunk a magnet to keep it closed since removing the phillips screwdriver which was keeping it closed before.

that is more work than i would want to do on my own. if it was a drop in that would be awesome. The clip is an interesting addition tho. I have a kick somewhere. I'll look at the clip on it.


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2584 on: June 15, 2022, 04:16:34 PM
Awesome work on the Crunch.  I wish it were a drop in as I'd be all over that. 

Terrific mod  :like:
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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2585 on: June 15, 2022, 05:28:28 PM
I would be hip for a Crunch Challenge some time, if we could get the critical mass needed for a badge. 


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2586 on: June 15, 2022, 05:33:14 PM
I would be hip for a Crunch Challenge some time, if we could get the critical mass needed for a badge.

There is already a Crunch Badge, 15 and 30 day Challenges available   :pok:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2587 on: June 15, 2022, 05:38:02 PM
I meant to say that I wanted a 14 day or 16 day Crunch Challenge.   :whistle:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2588 on: June 15, 2022, 05:43:09 PM
:doh:

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2589 on: June 16, 2022, 08:59:07 AM
Awesome work on the Crunch.  I wish it were a drop in as I'd be all over that. 

Terrific mod  :like:

Thanks Aloha, much appreciated.  :cheers:

I agree and wish it was a drop in mod too.

It seems the Crunch is the only Leatherman that uses a larger locking bar but a smaller pivot profile. :think:  :dunno:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2590 on: June 16, 2022, 04:15:23 PM
It being the first LM with a locking tab type system could be why :think: just theorizing here and don't know for sure :cheers:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2591 on: June 17, 2022, 07:16:38 AM
It being the first LM with a locking tab type system could be why :think: just theorizing here and don't know for sure :cheers:

That makes sense. :salute:

My friend received a Wave/Wave+ Large Bit Driver and it fits much better but you still need to enlarge the locking slot.



He says their is no need to regrind the pivot profile.





This is just for information if any one else want to try.  :popcorn:

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2592 on: June 17, 2022, 03:17:05 PM
And it is very good info :cheers: we have had a few members mod Crunches over the years but not a lot :tu:

Thanks for the pics as well :salute: :like:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2593 on: June 17, 2022, 06:02:12 PM
Thank you for that.  That seems doable with out a lot of modding.  Hmm << looks for spare Wave/Charge bit holder >>

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2594 on: July 06, 2022, 08:53:42 PM
I missed it, what $6 tool did that pocket clip come off of?

Also... why the leatherman 2.5D bitdriver? The Crunch already comes with a perfectly suitable 1/4 bit driver that takes standard bits and holders.

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2595 on: July 06, 2022, 11:20:30 PM
I will say they would rather have the convenience of not having to take the adjustment screw out when wanting to use the 1/4 inch bit driver :think: :cheers:

Plus having a LM bit kit is much more compact than a set of 1/4 inch bits :salute:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2596 on: July 07, 2022, 02:17:13 PM
I can see the convenience perhaps. But a set of bits in a plastic rail takes almost no space. Plus my motorcycles use either metric allen or security torx, the ladder of which I do not believe are available in flat LM bits. (And if they were, the cost would be exorbitant)

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2597 on: July 29, 2022, 01:05:38 AM


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2599 on: July 29, 2022, 12:40:24 PM
Nope, my older one rides in my work backpack :D


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2600 on: July 29, 2022, 02:22:09 PM
Given how long the Crunch has been around and how long you have been buying Leatherman tools, I figured you had a user somewhere.


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2601 on: July 29, 2022, 02:33:01 PM
Had the one I carry for years and years but after the scare of them possibly being discontinued last year, I ran to the Bay of E and secured another one :ahhh :facepalm: :D


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2602 on: August 18, 2022, 10:27:18 PM
You must forgive me for not going through all 87 pages on this thread, but does anyone have tips for modding tool into the crunch? i just got a wingman file im planning on replacing with the original one and i already noticed i have to not only modify the notch for locking, but also remove the original finger nick and make a notch for the stopping rod. anything else?


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2603 on: August 19, 2022, 12:06:53 AM
The Wingman, Sidekick , Rev and Bolster individual tools are not the best drop ins for most other tool :whistle:

Lots of grinding to fit :facepalm:

Some of the old school tools (PST, PST II and similar sized tools) would be a bit easier and possibly drop in mods :think:  We have had a few people do different things with the Crunch but it is one tool I have never modded personally :salute: and can't comment on it for sure  :cheers:

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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2604 on: August 19, 2022, 01:53:45 PM
Thing is, I don't think any other file would fit in the crunch. I ended up just going for it. there was some grinding but I finished it within the morning and it works perfectly! also if anyone wanting to mod a crunch reads this take note of the direction of the plates between the tools. you should insert them with the larger part inside the frame and the tools in the open position. I hope this will make more sense for someone who disassembled the tool. my next mods would probably be once I get a bit more stable and an OHT, but this was a good start.


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2605 on: August 19, 2022, 02:35:44 PM
Glad you got it modded to your liking  :woohoo:

It is always nice to have something you made the way you want :cheers: :like:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2606 on: August 19, 2022, 02:39:17 PM
Love to see pics as well :salute: :tu: :popcorn: :like:


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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2607 on: September 13, 2022, 09:38:12 PM
Now part of the club  :woohoo:
(I wanted a user, but... that one is too nice to be used  :oops:)
2013 Crunch, NIB, lacking sheath and manual



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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2608 on: September 13, 2022, 10:50:48 PM
 :like:

 :woohoo:

I'm considering buying a 2nd one.  You know - just because.  A few months ago they could not be found anywhere, including the Leatherman website.  #scary





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Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Reply #2609 on: September 13, 2022, 11:06:31 PM
Welcome to the club, m47 :woohoo: :tu:

So nice :drool: and great pics :like:

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I'm considering buying a 2nd one.  You know - just because.  A few months ago they could not be found anywhere, including the Leatherman website.  #scary

That scare is totally why I have 2 now :facepalm: :rofl: :cheers:



 

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