sog's 1/4" Drive how much space ?

[Zed]

Im thinking about getting sogs  1/4" Drive but wondered how much room it would need on a PT, ive for the wood saw and V-cutter as extras, i want to keep the wood saw but will remove the cutter, would there be enough room and possibly the pliers want cloes  thanks for any help Guys n Gals 
 

[Millhouse]

Here's a pic of my PPP with 1/4 bit, next to the medium screwdriver/bottle opener and file.

[nuphoria]

That pic tells the story - it's around the width of two thin tools.

[Syph007]

I just took out my calipers and power lock.

1/4 inch driver is 3.90 mm, and yep looks to be about the width of 2 regular thin tools.

[Zed]

thanks guys n gals, so looks like ill have to lose 2 tools  not sure ill be doing it now as use most things on my PT other than the V-cutter, 

[nuphoria]

Well, you can lose the other drivers in theory, as you'll be using the 1/4" ones

[Zed]

Well, you can lose the other drivers in theory, as you'll be using the 1/4" ones

Chrissy i cant see you image  yeah i guess but means ill have to carry the bits etc, ill have to have a think about this one as i did do a mod  so i can use driver bits, Hmm   

[nuphoria]

Just my sig... a hiccup I must fix!

[Zed]

Just my sig... a hiccup I must fix!

    

[Lynn LeFey]

I think I should point out that on the SOG website, the 1/4" drive is specified as Component Slots 2, Component Size Small.

http://sogknives.com/store/QTR-DRV.html

Whether or not I'm happy with their components, I do feel they're pretty up-front about them.

[16VGTIDave]

And SOG's prices are good, as is their shipping. They shipped me a part (that cost $12.74US) the next day and they paid $22US for shipping, AND they included a free gift that retails for $20. I was blown away!

Dave


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[Lynn LeFey]

I had problems with a number of the tools on my Powerlock. The 1/4" socket driver was not among them. I think it gives the tool a GREAT capacity for inexpensive expansions. Instead of being stuck buying proprietary bits (cough:Leatherman:cough), you can go down to the local hardware store to get sockets. And an inexpensive 1/4" to hex socket gets you access to all hex bits, for pretty much infinite driver abilities on the cheap. I have, however, heard of some issues with folks losing the little metal clip on the socket driver. So, heads up, there.

Otherwise, yeah. I'd ditch the can opener, scissors, saw... semi-serrated blade... most any other tools in favor of the socket driver.

[Zed]

I had problems with a number of the tools on my Powerlock. The 1/4" socket driver was not among them. I think it gives the tool a GREAT capacity for inexpensive expansions. Instead of being stuck buying proprietary bits (cough:Leatherman:cough), you can go down to the local hardware store to get sockets. And an inexpensive 1/4" to hex socket gets you access to all hex bits, for pretty much infinite driver abilities on the cheap. I have, however, heard of some issues with folks losing the little metal clip on the socket driver. So, heads up, there.

Otherwise, yeah. I'd ditch the can opener, scissors, saw... semi-serrated blade... most any other tools in favor of the socket driver.

Lynn i can live without tin openers,can openers and scissors as most of my SAK's cover thought,but i need the serrated saw and the wood saw,also i have lots of 1/4 bits so covered if i do change over,but my mod means i can use standard bits, i used LM's since 98 and never had any real issues other than the odd driver twisting or braking usualy my fault but i do like the fact that you can replace and mod Sogs yourself,i used my PT alot yesterday at work and love it,its a quirky MT ,and sogs CS seems very good,also im having fun having a LM free year so far   

thanks everyone for all the advice on this but i think for now ill stick with how its set up and see how it goes through this year 

[Sparky415]

If you are anything like me you will forget to take the little socket adapter with you.... I think mine is on my bedside table at the min 

[Zed]

If you are anything like me you will forget to take the little socket adapter with you.... I think mine is on my bedside table at the min 


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I dont think ive seen this one of your tony  very cool, do you use your V-cutter , i know what you mean about the adapter, this is why now im thinking of sticking to the tools on it and use my mod, plus i used the phillips today a few times and it works a treat, 

[Gryffin]

Instead of being stuck buying proprietary bits (cough:Leatherman:cough), you can go down to the local hardware store to get sockets. And an inexpensive 1/4" to hex socket gets you access to all hex bits, for pretty much infinite driver abilities on the cheap.

Have I mentioned how much I hate those proprietary LM bit holders? 

You can use standard 1/4" bits if you get Leatherman's 1/4" extender: the male end is flattened to fit the Wave/Charge/Surge bit holder, but the female end is standard 1/4".

The LM bits aren't really proprietary, though; they're standard 1/4" bits, ground down to make them flatter. You can use them in any 1/4" drive, including the SOG one. But the flat size, together with the LM bit card, makes 'em soooo much easier to pack along with the tool. Leatherman's sheaths usually provide a pocket behind the tool just for the bit card. Can't do that with a typical 1/4" bit set like Sparky's.

Still, I really wish those tools came with "regular" flat and Phillips drivers, and with the same bit adapter & bit kit they sell for the Kick/Fuse/Blast series (also fits the Juice line, Core, Rebar, and SuperTool 300). Since the adapter has a slot in the bit card, it's not as likely to end up left on the nightstand like Sparky's.

I finally grabbed a photo of my solution:



Both live in one elastic slot in my bag. I have more bits, and the extender, but rarely need them; this combo handles just about everything.

[nuphoria]

I like that a lot

[Sparky415]

Theres some more pictures in this thread Paul 
Its my Modded Kick

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17879.msg403723.html#msg403723

Yep, I'm not very organized sometimes 

[Gryffin]

Its my Modded Kick

That's a lotta utility in a small tool, Sparky. Nice work!

[Sparky415]

@Paul
I have never used the V-cutter but it seemed like a good idea at the time 

@Griffin,
That Charge looks well used
and thanks I do love replaceable bits in a tool 
I have actually carried this one at work as a 'just in case tool' on jobs where I thought I only need cutters, tape and a pen

[Zed]

@Paul
I have never used the V-cutter but it seemed like a good idea at the time  @Griffin,
That Charge looks well used
and thanks I do love replaceable bits in a tool 
I have actually carried this one at work as a 'just in case tool' on jobs where I thought I only need cutters, tape and a pen

yeah i thought i might of used it a bit more but not used it yet,

I liked the bit driver on my wave but would never trust it with too much pressure,

[Lynn LeFey]

When i got my Wave, I was also kindly given a bit-kit that came with a Charge. I agree that the Leatherman flat form stores nicely in the back of the Wave sheath. I just don't like having to pay big bucks for replacement bits that only Leatherman makes. I'm considering the bit extender seriously. However, the truth is I probably won't use the Wave enough to need to replace the bits often or at all.

[Zed]

When i got my Wave, I was also kindly given a bit-kit that came with a Charge. I agree that the Leatherman flat form stores nicely in the back of the Wave sheath. I just don't like having to pay big bucks for replacement bits that only Leatherman makes. I'm considering the bit extender seriously. However, the truth is I probably won't use the Wave enough to need to replace the bits often or at all.

This is the reason i made my own Lynn, plus more options , 

[Gryffin]

This is the reason i made my own Lynn, plus more options , 
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Ooooh, ahhhh

I've see other folks with ground-down run-of-the-mill 1/4" extension to fit the Wave, but that flattened 1/4" socket driver is new. And a VERY good idea! I might have to fire up the belt grinder this afternoon... 

[Sparky415]

   That adds a whole lot of usefulness

[Zed]

   cheers guys, im working on something like this for the PT now