Leatherman 5 star security bit

colubrid · **on:** November 05, 2006, 06:27:40 PM

I just received my LM sideclip. Boy I love this tool!

The only problem I have with it is the clip is loose and that the pliers are on are loose as well.

Where can I get a 5 star security bit to tighten it?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2006, 06:56:44 PM

Someone I know is trying to make these bits available to us... I'll let you know as soon as I know anything...

Def

colubrid · **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2006, 08:13:15 PM

Thanks Def. I knew I could count on you. O0

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2006, 08:33:04 PM

Well I promise nothing, but we are trying...

Def

colubrid · **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:31:31 AM

Okay.

Any idea what to use in case this falls through. I don't want to send this in to LM.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:34:03 AM

I think the guy that may be getting them has a set of his own. You may be able to contact him and see if he can do it for you.

Def

665ae · **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:46:31 AM

http://www.wihatools.com/716_IPR_serie.htm

colubrid · **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2006, 04:22:47 AM

Anyone tried getting them from that website 665AE postred above:

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IPR - 5 Point Security Torx Plus Bits Are Available for Order To OEM's and their Authorized Service Technicians. You must submit Written Verification Of Application Requirement to Purchase this product.

665ae · **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2006, 05:07:32 AM

Here's another one...

http://www.monstronix.com/kla4064601k-p-196401.html

665ae · **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2006, 06:19:49 AM

Does anyone know the Torx size of the LM screws?

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:56:36 AM

I don't.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2006, 12:13:05 PM

I keep sticking bits in until one fits....

Dunno nuthin about sizes.

Def

colubrid · **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2006, 04:51:41 AM

Quote from: Defender on November 06, 2006, 01:34:03 AM

I think the guy that may be getting them has a set of his own. You may be able to contact him and see if he can do it for you.

Def

ANy further developments?

If not. Can you ask him if he will tighten mine for me?

Thanks!~

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2006, 12:59:22 PM

I've sent him a message and I'll let you know what happens.

Def

665ae · **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2006, 09:47:45 PM

Hehe... did you happen to ask in your message what size the bits are?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2006, 09:56:59 PM

No, but I'll definately ask next time I am talking to him...

Def

colubrid · **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2006, 11:16:29 PM

thanks Def!

Tom Munch · **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2007, 09:00:58 PM

Did we ever get these 5-point torx security bits. I need one. I think the size is 8 or 10.

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2007, 03:06:41 AM

You need a size TS10 for Leatherman tools Tom. I've scoured the internet, but the 5-star tamper proof torx design is licensed by Textron, and they keep a pretty tight lid on it.

That being said, there is one seller on eBay selling sets of bits and a ratchet for $19.99

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-Point-Star-TORX-Tools-Mercedes-BMW-VW-Audi_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43998QQitemZ180093343832QQrdZ1

Of course, you need two TS10 bits to work on a Leatherman, which means double the price!

If you can wait a while longer though, I may yet have a way of obtaining individual hex bits, rather than an expensive entire two sets. I'll keep you posted.

~Bob

J-sews · **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2007, 03:27:34 AM

Update:
Sorry, nothing new to report on obtaining individual bits. Still in the works, but I've been distracted a little. $:-\$
Hang in there.
~Bob

Tsquare · **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2007, 03:34:09 AM

I went to one of my local auto parts store(not the big name chain stores) that sells s&k tools and had him order just the size ten 5 point tamperproof bit. Since a large part of there business is to jobbers no questions asked. I also managed to get one from the s&k tool truck but he had to special order it so it took several weeks.

J-sews · **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2007, 03:42:30 AM

Quote from: Tsquare on March 17, 2007, 03:34:09 AM

I went to one of my local auto parts store(not the big name chain stores) that sells s&k tools and had him order just the size ten 5 point tamperproof bit. Since a large part of there business is to jobbers no questions asked. I also managed to get one from the s&k tool truck but he had to special order it so it took several weeks.

REALLY!? Do you think you could get some more?

colubrid · **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2007, 05:14:42 AM

PLEASE hook me up as well. I still need my sideclip tightened.

Tom Munch · **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2007, 05:59:34 AM

Ditto for me, or maybe we could mail around one so we could each use it.

J-sews · **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2007, 06:51:41 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 17, 2007, 05:59:34 AM

Ditto for me, or maybe we could mail around one so we could each use it.

Don't forget, you need to have two.

supratentorial · **Reply #25 on:** March 17, 2007, 07:03:45 PM

This company has one review (and it's a negative review) on www.resellerratings.com but they have the bit...

http://chadstoolbox.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3840

Tom Munch · **Reply #26 on:** March 17, 2007, 07:34:02 PM

That's where I just ordered my Knipex tools. I haven't received them yet, but I have no reason to doubt their goodwill. They're just a stone's throw from where I live in Colorado (in Wyoming).

Tom Munch · **Reply #27 on:** March 17, 2007, 07:48:06 PM

I just ordered two from Chad's. I'll let everyone know when I get them.

lonediver · **Reply #28 on:** March 17, 2007, 10:46:08 PM

Anyone who would like them , I have two sets of 5 point security torx bits listed on the miscelaneous sale column .

J-sews · **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2007, 01:19:24 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 17, 2007, 07:48:06 PM

I just ordered two from Chad's. I'll let everyone know when I get them.

I just ordered a couple for me, plus some extras. (from Chad's) On the previous page that showed all the available sizes of 5-star bits, there was some mention made of "authorized users only." However, the order I placed went through with no hang-ups.

Now we'll see if the bits actually do show up at my door.

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