Rat Tool

J-sews · **on:** June 03, 2007, 03:20:50 PM

This one-piece tool that ratslash7 made looks interesting enough to deserve it's own thread......

ratslash7 · **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2007, 07:01:31 PM

I think you need one of these:

But then I have a good reason for thinking that.

I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions on the SOG.

Dave

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2007, 07:35:09 PM

Nice looking device you have there Ratslash7! Have you decided on a name for it yet?

665ae · **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2007, 07:51:45 PM

Yeah, that's just what I need... someone ELSE trying to make money off of me

ratslash7 · **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2007, 08:01:15 PM

Quote from: J-sews on June 20, 2007, 07:35:09 PM

Nice looking device you have there Ratslash7! Have you decided on a name for it yet?

I've been calling it the Rat Tool. The name seemed to fit it's bare-boned survivor attitude. Plus it works with my alias. Thanks for the compliment.

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2007, 06:08:46 AM

So tell us more about it. From your photo it appears to mave a goldish tint...what's it made out of?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2007, 10:06:09 AM

I knew it had poped up on this forum before

scroll down a bit and there some excellent pictures of it here...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1303.30.html

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2007, 12:53:16 PM

Quote from: micky d on June 21, 2007, 10:06:09 AM

I knew it had poped up on this forum before

scroll down a bit and there some excellent pictures of it here...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1303.30.html

Ahh yes, I remember now. So did the 0-1 steel work out, or did you try some grade of stainless steel?

ratslash7 · **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2007, 04:07:27 PM

Thanks J for the plug. Here's the specifics.

This tool has 10 features:

-Pry Bar
-Knife
-Bottle Opener
-Phillips Screwdriver
-Flat Screwdriver
-Nail Puller /wire Stripper Notch
-1 1/4" Measuring Scale in 1/16" Increments
-Teardrop Type Hex Nut Driver
-1/4" Hex Bit Driver and Extra Driver Just For Leatherman Type Bits
-Twine/ Seat Belt Cutter

This tool is made of O-1 tool steel Hardened to 56-58RC and weighs around 2oz. Measurements are 3/16" X 1 1/2" X 4 1/4". The "straw " color of this tool comes from the tempering. It is not coated or treated in any way. This tool is light and capable.

This is the forerunner of what I hope will be the production model. The O-1 is working out fine although I may make the next ones out of A-2. I've been thinking about selling this one to help fund the purchase of some more steel.

Dave

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2007, 06:42:56 PM

Awesome dude!

So how did you make it? I see evidence of milling machine work, but what about some of those little cutout areas?

ratslash7 · **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2007, 06:51:48 PM

WaterJet, well, actually Abrasive Jet CNC Machine which also etched the 1 1/4" scale so it's dead nuts. There was a lot of file hone work too. Glad you like it.

Dave

J-sews · **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2007, 10:20:33 PM

Ahh yes, I suspected waterjet. Those little serrations along the inside wrench cutout would have been difficult (if not impossible) any other way.

ratslash7 · **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2007, 03:59:39 AM

Well, I could have filed them but if you have access to a waterjet...

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2007, 05:17:21 AM

Quote from: ratslash7 on June 22, 2007, 03:59:39 AM

Well, I could have filed them but if you have access to a waterjet...

...which I don't.

My birthday is coming up soon though, perhaps I should drop a subtle hint to my wife? How much do you suppose a new waterjet machine costs?

665ae · **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2007, 06:18:16 AM

Hmm... maybe if you sold your multi collection you could afford to buy two!

J-sews · **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2007, 10:50:26 PM

Quote from: 665ae on June 22, 2007, 06:18:16 AM

Hmm... maybe if you sold your multi collection you could afford to buy two!

Hardy-har-har!

It looks like the Rat Tool can do a bunch of different things. It also looks like it would fit nicely in a clenched fist...and it looks like it would leave a nasty mark on a bad guy if he were hit with one.

ratslash7 · **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2007, 06:37:39 AM

There is a self defense side to the old Rat that I didn't want to be a big selling point but once you play with one you'll almost think that it's its primary function. I still mostly use it to cut, screw or otherwise convince things to do what they may be reluctant to do... Y'know nice stuff.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2007, 02:14:21 PM

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My birthday is coming up soon though, perhaps I should drop a subtle hint to my wife? How much do you suppose a new waterjet machine costs?

Last I heard they started at about the cost of a house and went up sharply from there... I'd recommend getting the house instead so that you have some place to go when the wife kicks you out...

Def

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2007, 05:48:01 AM

I'm looking at the Rat Tool's phillips screwdriver, and wondering if it would fit properly into a Leatherman Removable Bit Driver tool?

Link = http://multitool.org/content/view/48/67/

The entire bit kit wouldn't take up much space in your pocket, and it would allow the Rat Tool to be used on a bunch of different fasteners.

Barbudo · **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2007, 06:04:04 AM

Hi all!

I like the look of that Rat Tool. What kind of sheath will it come with? Will the sheath cover the whole tool?

ratslash7 · **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2007, 06:45:09 AM

Quote from: J-sews on June 24, 2007, 05:48:01 AM

I'm looking at the Rat Tool's phillips screwdriver, and wondering if it would fit properly into a Leatherman Removable Bit Driver tool?

Link = http://multitool.org/content/view/48/67/

The entire bit kit wouldn't take up much space in your pocket, and it would allow the Rat Tool to be used on a bunch of different fasteners.

Yeah, it will probably fit the LM driver but it already has a 1/4" driver. Should be able to drive any bit at your local Ace Hardware Store.

What do I need to add?

Dave

J-sews · **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2007, 09:04:57 PM

Quote from: ratslash7 on June 24, 2007, 06:45:09 AM

What do I need to add?

Dave

I can't think of much else...maybe a slot for tweezers and a toothpick?

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