Multi tools, nice yet frustrating

lovenhim · **on:** July 07, 2010, 07:45:53 PM

Hello everyone. Multis are so nice and yet fristrating at the same time. My 22 month old daughter was given a battery operated toy car that makes sounds. Well the AA bayyeries had been left in it and you know the rest of the story. So here is dad with his trusty multi tool to take it apart and see if he can replace the battery holder in it. Guess what, my SOG Powerlock's philpis driver was too short, ok so on to the Wave with bit kit....well it was to thick to get in the tight spaces. I ended up having to use a (sigh) regular screwdriver. It was just one of those times where a multi just could not do the job. It was somewhat of a bummer because there was my wife and mother and "the multi tool guy" who had to use a kitchen screwdriver. DOH.

Oh well what matters is that her toy can be fixed if I can find another battery holder to put in it and also rechargeables so this can not happen again.

nuphoria · **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2010, 07:50:38 PM

Yeah, reach isn't exactly a strong point for most multis $:-\$

Maybe a Vic Cybertool would have fit?

Maybe you should get one anyway, just in case

AHB · **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2010, 08:01:08 PM

You didn't just cut the hole bigger with the knife..?

lovenhim · **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2010, 08:22:54 PM

I did think of cutting the molded in plastic battery holder out and then getting one from Radio Shack and hot glue the thing in. LOL But that requires sodering and I can not see well enough to do that.

John · **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2010, 08:29:53 PM

Do they do an extension bar for the leatherman bit kits?

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2010, 08:53:07 PM

Cybertool FTW!

lovenhim · **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:16:11 PM

I have the bit kit and extension for the Leatherman Wave but the shaft of the tool was too large for the recessed hole the screw was in. Sure I will take that Cybertool you are offering me. LOL

EZ822 · **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:24:35 PM

That's why I love my Core. Long drivers!!!

lovenhim · **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:36:06 PM

I tried to buy a Core NIB on clearance for $38 but so far I have not heard back from the tacticle shop, it is probably gone by now.

There was not enough room for a bulky tool like a multi tool to get in there, so unless you had 6 inches or so of reach to get to the screw your only choice was a screwdriver. LOL

Zack · **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:11:21 PM

The cybertool may or may not have worked, but thats why I can carry a little precision screwdriver set in my car. It has a T6-T10 torx, a small flat head, and tiny phillips. All the bits store in the handle and I keep on my glovebox, and one in Liam's Tactical Diaper Bag. Home Depot carries it for I think 5.49. Very handy bit of kit.

cliosguy · **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:38:12 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on July 07, 2010, 08:53:07 PM

Cybertool FTW!

true dat!

Sazabi · **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:46:15 PM

Quote from: Zack on July 07, 2010, 10:11:21 PM

The cybertool may or may not have worked, but thats why I can carry a little precision screwdriver set in my car. It has a T6-T10 torx, a small flat head, and tiny phillips. All the bits store in the handle and I keep on my glovebox, and one in Liam's Tactical Diaper Bag. Home Depot carries it for I think 5.49. Very handy bit of kit.

Hmm, that actually solves a problem I'm having at the moment; off to Home Depot before long, I guess, then. XD

Zack · **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:49:23 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on July 07, 2010, 10:46:15 PM

Quote from: Zack on July 07, 2010, 10:11:21 PM
The cybertool may or may not have worked, but thats why I can carry a little precision screwdriver set in my car. It has a T6-T10 torx, a small flat head, and tiny phillips. All the bits store in the handle and I keep on my glovebox, and one in Liam's Tactical Diaper Bag. Home Depot carries it for I think 5.49. Very handy bit of kit.

Hmm, that actually solves a problem I'm having at the moment; off to Home Depot before long, I guess, then. XD

You'll have to buy two then, forgot to mention that. They come in two flavors. Torx, and phillips/flathead. I had to mix and match to get what I needed out of them.

Sazabi · **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:54:19 PM

Quote from: Zack on July 07, 2010, 10:49:23 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on July 07, 2010, 10:46:15 PM
Quote from: Zack on July 07, 2010, 10:11:21 PM
The cybertool may or may not have worked, but thats why I can carry a little precision screwdriver set in my car. It has a T6-T10 torx, a small flat head, and tiny phillips. All the bits store in the handle and I keep on my glovebox, and one in Liam's Tactical Diaper Bag. Home Depot carries it for I think 5.49. Very handy bit of kit.

Hmm, that actually solves a problem I'm having at the moment; off to Home Depot before long, I guess, then. XD

You'll have to buy two then, forgot to mention that. They come in two flavors. Torx, and phillips/flathead. I had to mix and match to get what I needed out of them.

I'll keep my eyes open; for me, at least though, I only need one since I need to tighten a pivot screw on a knife, assuming my CT41 doesn't have the correct bit.

Zack · **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:59:08 PM

Then you'll just need the one. Shame we don't have a trade going on or I would send you one over still NIB.

lovenhim · **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:10:15 PM

hang on, what about me? I do not own a Cybertool either, heck never even seen one other than pictures. LOL

Zack · **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:19:34 PM

I wasn't sending him the cybertool just the home depot precision drivers. If you want some torx bits I can send you some.

Sazabi · **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2010, 12:23:31 AM

I grabbed the Huskey torx driver, and took it out of the packaging; of course, when I walk into Best Buy, I see some of their in-store(?) brand of screwdrivers costing $9 and $12 with longer reach and more bit options. Turns out I may yet still need another, so I may go with the Best Buy option; just depends, though.

lovenhim · **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:14:16 AM

Quote from: Zack on July 07, 2010, 11:19:34 PM

I wasn't sending him the cybertool just the home depot precision drivers. If you want some torx bits I can send you some.

Honestly I was joking about the Cybertool, but sure I will take some bits if you are offering.

Thank you for the offer.

ACHË · **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:27:39 AM

Hey I've seen you post about waiting for the Core Dealer, just in case, here's an Item ID of an eBay Core right about the same price after shipping.

Item number: 220612642742

I'd post the link but don't want to break forum rules.

*BTW I'm not the seller

*Don't buy them all guys...leave one for me when I get the $$$

Multitaskertools · **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:52:01 AM

1/4" drive bits FTW

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:25:21 PM

Quote from: Multitaskertools on July 08, 2010, 02:52:01 AM

1/4" drive bits FTW

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(OT-question to Mutitaskertools, forgive me)

When is you MT coming out on the market?

(back to our regularly scheduled thread)

Multitaskertools · **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2010, 05:17:25 AM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on July 08, 2010, 08:25:21 PM

(OT-question to Mutitaskertools, forgive me)

When is you MT coming out on the market?

(back to our regularly scheduled thread)

Gen2 AR tools just started shipping

Started preliminary development of EDC versions, hope to get Grant to sign off on an official EDC input thread soon

Zack · **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2010, 07:51:47 PM

Quote from: Multitaskertools on July 09, 2010, 05:17:25 AM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on July 08, 2010, 08:25:21 PM

(OT-question to Mutitaskertools, forgive me)

When is you MT coming out on the market?

(back to our regularly scheduled thread)

Gen2 AR tools just started shipping

Started preliminary development of EDC versions, hope to get Grant to sign off on an official EDC input thread soon

Take the Emerson thread...and make that one.