ST 300 owners club

[Outback in Idaho]

Leatherman made a post yesterday in reply to Dunc:

Hey Duncan-
We did that to give maximum flexibility to the handles when you're really squeezing on them but not too much to th epoint where they fold on you. Mine here at my desk are the same way and they work perfectly.

[Dunc]

I want to buy a bit adapter for it . Is it just the std one that fits the Fuse/Blast etc. or is there a specfic one for the ST300.

thanks

Dunc

[Outback in Idaho]

I want to buy a bit adapter for it . Is it just the std one that fits the Fuse/Blast etc. or is there a specfic one for the ST300.

thanks

Dunc

Two options, depends on how much torque you want.

Removable Bit Driver - Silver or new Black Oxide

This one fits over the square Phillips driver. More readily available. Have not heard of anyone breaking one (yet) but is looks like cast alloy.

A personal photo showing both ends and the side view.


Have used this on just about every Leatherman tool, including the PST - which needs pushed in more. It will fit in the large bit driver using the 1/4" x 6mm bit - use the 1/4" for the RBD. Filed mine down more for convenience to fit it onto my Surge.


Photo with the 1/4" x 6mm bit adapter, Bit Extender, a 1/4" socket adapter that I carry in the RBD plastic bit card (two empty vertical slots) into my Surge. Each connection does a wiggle some. Wanted to show that the RBD can be used as a 1/4" bit adapter with other Leatherman tools that have a Large Bit Driver - was not advertised by Leatherman prior to my posting on their facebook page. 



Then there is the more heavy duty, yet the attachment isn't tight... Universal Tool Adapter (rare)

[Dunc]

Wow thanks for the detailed reply    I already have a universal bit adapter but I want one that will fit in the ST300 nylon sheath .Cheers mate I'll order one now 

[turnsouth]

Leatherman made a post yesterday in reply to Dunc:

Hey Duncan-
We did that to give maximum flexibility to the handles when you're really squeezing on them but not too much to th epoint where they fold on you. Mine here at my desk are the same way and they work perfectly.

This does make sense. One of the inherent qualities of the design of the Core, with it's layered handles, is a natural cushioning effect. Engineering an intentional flex, or "spring" into the solid metal handles of the ST300, would be a smart way to duplicate the feature.

Takes away somewhat from the "solid as a rock" feel, but adds much to the day to day usability.

[roguesw]

New ST 300 owner reportin for duty. Having owned the powerlock and crunch I find its a very substantial tool compared to the Powerlock. Re: flexy handle I quite like it as it gives me an indication if I am squezing the handles too hard.
Powerlock relagated to BOB duty with th Crunch.
The crunh was my first Leatherman and boy one feature i LOVE about the Crunch is the precision snick in the tool deployment and also the same schnick in the return.
I wish the ST 300 had this level of precision but I understand its a beefed up tool for hard work.
I love the pliers and the tool loadout. I tested the cutters cutting through a multistrand wire from an old bike lock.
Bike lock 0 : ST 300 1
Excellent tool 
 

[J-sews]

Welcome to the club roguesw!

[roguesw]

Thanks J-sews 

[captain spaulding]

Add me to the ST-300 club.  Glad to be here.

[joea]

Yep I'm in too. Had a Wave for a while but kept getting let down by that removable bit set-up. Just no depth to reach a recessed screws and a  3D driver. It has all the tools I need (i can survive without the glasses screw driver  ) Also I found with the Wave if you get it covered in dirt it's hard to get out completely but with the 300 it's Sooo much easier.
I'm not knocking the Wave it's a well made tool. But I just like a good basic, tough no nonsense tool. I just hope they keep  making them in some form or another. 

[django.cj]

I had to repair the bunkers on our paintball field this past weekend.  Unfortunately I forgot my hand saw; the ST300 filled in nicely.  It squared off a couple 2x4s nicely.

I have a picture, unfortunately my phone is not sending it over in a timely fashion.  If it shows up, I'll post it.

[joea]

Yeah the saw works like magic Has anyone ever worn the saw out? Or tried to re-sharpen it? Just wondering 

[Magic Bus]

I need to get a look at one :-D

[django.cj]

I had to repair the bunkers on our paintball field this past weekend.  Unfortunately I forgot my hand saw; the ST300 filled in nicely.  It squared off a couple 2x4s nicely.

I have a picture, unfortunately my phone is not sending it over in a timely fashion.  If it shows up, I'll post it.

Ah my phone finally cooperated!

[MultiMat]

Yeah the saw works like magic Has anyone ever worn the saw out? Or tried to re-sharpen it? Just wondering 

I have heard talk of a saw sharpening file  , it would be mighty tough to sharpen the small teeth found on the average MT's saw I would of thought  .

I think if you did wear out a saw on a Leatherman they would probably  fix it for you  .Best get a couple of MTs & share the wear around 

The wire stripper on my ST300 worked well yesterday  . I forgot to disconnect my trailer's electrical plug before unhitching it  .

[turnsouth]

The wire stripper on my ST300 worked well yesterday  . I forgot to disconnect my trailer's electrical plug before unhitching it  .

Ah, the infamous "Trailer wire durability test"

Definitely been there mate   

[MultiMat]

Yep I was distracted & grumpy when I did it , which lead to grumpy becoming VERY pissed off  . Does not help that "Australian Standards" for trailer wiring seems to be varied & not strictly adhered to  .When I did it I thought I bet I am not the only fella to have done that  . I am as confident as I can be  , that I wont do that again 

I have all functions normal but no brake lights  . I am going to go have another play with the bloody red wire shortly  .

[joea]

Might be better off getting a multi-meter out. Sounds like a home-wire job 

[MultiMat]

Might be better off getting a multi-meter out. Sounds like a home-wire job 

It's all good now ,after looking up the 'Australian Standards' on the net & not having any luck with the 'standard' wiring configuration I contacted the crowd who made the trailer & I got the 'correct' info  .

[turnsouth]

It's all good now ,after looking up the 'Australian Standards' on the net & not having any luck with the 'standard' wiring configuration I contacted the crowd who made the trailer & I got the 'correct' info  .

Here in the States, I've found that I usually run into three types on cars and pickup trucks:

• The 7 pin universal standard (this is becoming more common as most new vehicles are now being produced with the connector as standard equipment)
• Commercial truck configuration (I see this mostly on vehicles owned by truck drivers)
• Farm use (only God knows what you'll find when you work on one of these, and they're usually packed with some type of manure )

[Outback in Idaho]

Seems that I forgot to post this from last year. Better Nate than Lever!


Tim Leatherman hand-signed Super Tool 300


Closer Up view


It's never been used. Sitting here in the small Leatherman MOLLE sheath it came with.

[colinoutdoors]

Xelkos, that is very very 

[turnsouth]

Tim Leatherman hand-signed Super Tool 300

Agreed, very, very 
 

[macabee]

This is a video review I did of my ST300 in September 2010

Colinoutdoors

Informative and well laid out video.

Cheers

[colinoutdoors]

This is a video review I did of my ST300 in September 2010

Colinoutdoors

Informative and well laid out video.

Cheers

Thank you very much Macabee :-)

[turnsouth]

As I have been cosying up to the ST300, I've discovered a few observations:

• As it's been getting "broken in" I noticed that even though the handles are getting a little easier to flex side to side, and that while I've been putting some force on them as I use the drivers, they still spring back to the parallel/even position. Seems to be good resiliency in the steel, unlike an old Surge that I had, where if you put some heavy turning force on the drivers, it always ended up with a little "twist" in the handles that needed to be straightened.
• Ran some #8 wood screws into some old dry pine, without any pilot holes, and was pleasantly surprised. While the handles had that initial flex as they overlapped slightly, they stayed in that position during use, and gave a firm, controlled, solid feel.
• Did some whittling with the plane edge, and it was somewhat of a unusual experience. At the end of the cut, as the blade would leave the wood, you can definitely feel the spring in the steel in the form micro vibrations. It did only take a few minutes of use before getting accustom to it and it became unnoticeable. Wondering though, will the vibrating/shock adsorbing effect increase or decrease hand fatigue... Hmm 

[Magic Bus]

I'm in too. I'm finding the flexy handles when it's closed a bit disconcerting. No problem though as I knew in advance what they're like :-D. I just spent too much time with Vic multis ;-)

[turnsouth]

Has anyone seen the YT video of the fellow disemboweling a ST300 with a cutoff saw? He apparently received it as a warranty exchange, and was quite dissatisfied with the flex.

I'd post it, but it's just too horrid. 

[colinoutdoors]

Has anyone seen the YT video of the fellow disemboweling a ST300 with a cutoff saw? He apparently received it as a warranty exchange, and was quite dissatisfied with the flex.

I'd post it, but it's just too horrid.  (Image removed from quote.)

Hi TS, I haven't seen it, been searching just now, no joy. Any chance you can post the link?

[turnsouth]

I'm in too. I'm finding the flexy handles when it's closed a bit disconcerting. No problem though as I knew in advance what they're like :-D. I just spent too much time with Vic multis ;-)

I'm finding the more I use them, that flex is feeling more natural (or going unnoticed for the most part).
As well, I'm finding that Leatherman was spot on in their design intention, the flex does give very good tactile feedback.