Kick Mod question

[Sparky415]

I'm looking at my Kick thinking to myself that a folding bit holder
will fit in to where the philips is....then I don't need the flat screwdrivers,
I could add a file or something? 
So will I be able to fit a bit holder in my Kick?
Has anyone done this?

[Gareth]

Oddly I was just looking at this old thread that shows some pics of a modded Kick about a quarter way down the first page.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,9511.0.html

You won't be able to fit in a file though, there isn't enough room next to the pliers head when folded.  Maybe something shorter like the scissors?  Only a guess though.

[Sparky415]

That's what I was thinking about doing 
Where can I get the Bit holder from?
(Are you going to tell me to destroy a perfectly good tool)

[prime77]

That's what I was thinking about doing 
Where can I get the Bit holder from?
(Are you going to tell me to destroy a perfectly good tool)

Just do what I did then you will have two tools that fit your needs and you will enjoy.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,4579.0.html

[Sparky415]

But I will end up with one tool without the bit holder 
Bit holders are good! I want more of them! 

And thanks for showing me it can be done 

[Spoonrobot]

A file or a saw will fit as long as you only have one long implement in each handle.

Here's another Kick mod. 

[Gareth]

A file or a saw will fit as long as you only have one long implement in each handle.

Here's another Kick mod. 

That's a superb mod.   And I happily stand corrected on the file, although it seems it only just fits, right?

[Sparky415]

Spoonie can I come and live with you please? 

[Gareth]

This thread has me staring at my Blast and Kick, they're both starting to look a little worried.

[Sparky415]

So has anyone put SOG parts in a Leatherman Kick?
I did a search but got dizzy looking for an answer 


Gareth,
Cut them up and send me the bits!   

[Spoonrobot]

jzmtl has done it successfully, instructions are in reply #8 of this thread:http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,8895.0.html

[Sparky415]

Sorry Spoonrobot I might have to go live with Jzmtl instead Mate 

Thank you very much for the link! 
(I am not great at finding stuff with the search thingy)

[Spoonrobot]

 

[Sparky415]

I'm not cheap to feed and not totally house trained so don't feel too bad 

[Spoonrobot]

Probably for the best. I wouldn't be very useful, after all these years I still don't own a Dremel tool. I've been using the Dremel brand bits chucked in a hand drill. 

[Sparky415]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DRAPER-79340-57-PIECE-MULTI-TOOL-KIT-140W-230V_W0QQitemZ130328547986QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item1e582fd292

I have one of these, its an older version must be 10 years old 
I have hardly used it (until I found you lot)
That hand drill sounds like hard work!

[Gareth]

See what you people made me do.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17896.0.html

Thanks for the inspiration chaps.

[WH867]

I did one awhile back also.

[Sparky415]

You lot change your blades like I change my socks! 
I am impressed with you all and thanks for the ideas!
So I'm now looking for a spare bit holder if anyone has one sitting around doing nothing 

[Sparky415]

My new Kick arrived today (thanks to Harvey)
Now this is all Ryan's idea if you don't like it 
A lot of places use 'MK' Key switches which are supposed to stop unauthorized people turning various things on and off
Its quite handy to have on in your pocket on a keyring 
so....

[Sparky415]

 

[Sparky415]

To be honest the new key is a bit too long so I will have to replace it with a shorter one 

  Now all I need to do is find and add is a bit driver and a gut hook

I also want to replace the screws with something a little easier to open 

[ryan1835]

:O wow that worked really well! make me some lol was it attack with a dremel?

[Neil]

Cool

If either of you gents have a couple of those spare (non-modified) please let me know what you need in return

[ryan1835]

i can probably get you a couple neil, ill see no promises though

[Sparky415]

I used the older style key and it is fouling the pliers head so I will try again with the new shorter one
Yep I used my 'Draper dremel'

I could drop a couple off at the meet for you  (only if you promise to use them for Good)  

[Gareth]

Cool mod mate, and you're right, they're pretty indispensable if you're in maintenance or electrical work. 

At one point I had loads of them spare Neil but I've no idea what happened to them.  If I can dig some up I'll bring them to the meet.

[Sparky415]

I have some spare ones now but you seem to go through stages sometimes they are everywhere and the next week they are like rocking horse sh*t 

[ryan1835]

yeah thats the thing with em you NEVER have one when you need it , i wanted to do this to a micra

[Sparky415]

That sounds doable, you have a Dremel now?