Leatherman teasing the publis with a Charge mod?

[Outback in Idaho]

  So now Leatherman is resorting to teasing us with modded tools? Seems ironic that only famous people & celebrities can get modified Leatherman tools - even when Leatherman says they don't do it. Now they are posting a sexy photo of a Charge TTi that I've always wanted - well... minus the pliers teeth. 

  So where can I get one like this modded, since I lack the dexterity and knowledge on getting them blasted washers lined up correctly? Oh, and in a non-BO version. Black Oxide is okay on some things, but I don't like it on a Charge model.


Edit: Leatherman removed the post: "We didn't noticed the modification at quick glance, we've removed the photo as that's not something our company can support." 

[Kampfer]

That is Babola's photo.

[enki_ck]

 

I have a question for you Jim. Who are these famous people & celebrities you're referring to?

This charge is a MTO mod. Done by our very own babola.

[zoidberg]

Linky for reference. LM ReCharge with a twist

[enki_ck]

He's down under though but Breezy12 from the US has also done a few for members here.

[Outback in Idaho]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

[enki_ck]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

So someone at LM thought it was an official Leatherman product and pulled it after they realized it wasn't?

[zoidberg]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

Those sports folks? 
One tool for Dave years ago is hardly teasing.
Can you link to the pulled post please so we know where it was.

[enki_ck]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

Those sports folks? 
One tool for Dave years ago is hardly teasing.
Can you link to the pulled post please so we know where it was.

There's a screen capture of it on MTOs Facebook.

[zoidberg]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

Those sports folks? 
One tool for Dave years ago is hardly teasing.
Can you link to the pulled post please so we know where it was.

There's a screen capture of it on MTOs Facebook.

You're kidding right. 

[enki_ck]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

Those sports folks? 
One tool for Dave years ago is hardly teasing.
Can you link to the pulled post please so we know where it was.

There's a screen capture of it on MTOs Facebook.

You're kidding right. 

OK, here you go.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/15283224015/10152760738644016/

LM pulled the pic off of their FB wall so no linking to that one anymore.

[zoidberg]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

Those sports folks? 
One tool for Dave years ago is hardly teasing.
Can you link to the pulled post please so we know where it was.

There's a screen capture of it on MTOs Facebook.

You're kidding right. 

OK, here you go.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/15283224015/10152760738644016/

LM pulled the pic off of their FB wall so no linking to that one anymore.

Oh I know where it is, just not going there. 

[mrynnr]

  Well, those sports folks that had tools made to support & promote them, then there's David Cantebury where Leatherman showed as video of them modding a tool for him.

  Oops, looks like the photo/post got pulled.

Those sports folks? 
One tool for Dave years ago is hardly teasing.
Can you link to the pulled post please so we know where it was.

There's a screen capture of it on MTOs Facebook.

You're kidding right. 

OK, here you go.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/15283224015/10152760738644016/

LM pulled the pic off of their FB wall so no linking to that one anymore.

i saw it on their Instagram feed too.

[Outback in Idaho]

  So... send my Charge TTi in for a warranty refit (like the original scales), buy a Rebar, and find a modder to give me a good price for a conversion?   

[Kampfer]

Talk to B12, Babola or lobster boy.

[Breezy12]

  So... send my Charge TTi in for a warranty refit (like the original scales), buy a Rebar, and find a modder to give me a good price for a conversion?   

what exactly do you want done? Rebar pliers + awl in your TTi?

what needs to be replaced in your TTi? I probably have enough spare parts that you could skip the warranty part of the procedure...

[Outback in Idaho]

  So... send my Charge TTi in for a warranty refit (like the original scales), buy a Rebar, and find a modder to give me a good price for a conversion?   

what exactly do you want done? Rebar pliers + awl in your TTi?

what needs to be replaced in your TTi? I probably have enough spare parts that you could skip the warranty part of the procedure...

• Serrated blade with the cut-hook has a lot of miles and scars on it. It had lost a fair amount of metal trying to find ways to sharpen it.
• Washer between the scissors & small screw driver is MIA.
• Used the flathead as a guide when putting the ST300 awl in, so it might have loose play - it's been in the ST300 so it won't go wondering off.
• Awl has seen a lot of wear & tear too. Though useable I'd want it replaced. Was my first tool swap attempt, and there's a dip where the threading loop is.

  For what I did, it worked. Not a clean mod by any means. Was getting ready to swap pliers for a spare Wave's pliers but kept getting side-tracked. Rebar pliers have far better wire cutters - which would really be useful. And I don't like the cap crimper on the pliers.

  Not used the scissors much, so no lust lost there. Have a Climber if I want real scissors. Climber also has the better can opener.

[JPS_]

Putting the Rebar Head in is really quite easy. I was reluctant at first, but with a butane torch, a good pair of locking pliers and two torx t10h bits it took me about 20 minutes!

[Outback in Idaho]

  Have the L bits. Guess I could try again. Don't have many distractions anymore, and a lot of time. If do it myself I can add the 90° locking notch to the large bit driver, which comes in handy at times.

  It's them blasted washers that get the best of me, they don't stay put and are easily mangled. Where does one find replacement washers, those onion skin thin buggers?

[zoidberg]

Washers. So we can follow, could you please list what you want done.

[Breezy12]

  So... send my Charge TTi in for a warranty refit (like the original scales), buy a Rebar, and find a modder to give me a good price for a conversion?   

what exactly do you want done? Rebar pliers + awl in your TTi?

what needs to be replaced in your TTi? I probably have enough spare parts that you could skip the warranty part of the procedure...

• Serrated blade with the cut-hook has a lot of miles and scars on it. It had lost a fair amount of metal trying to find ways to sharpen it.
• Washer between the scissors & small screw driver is MIA.
• Used the flathead as a guide when putting the ST300 awl in, so it might have loose play - it's been in the ST300 so it won't go wondering off.
• Awl has seen a lot of wear & tear too. Though useable I'd want it replaced. Was my first tool swap attempt, and there's a dip where the threading loop is.

  For what I did, it worked. Not a clean mod by any means. Was getting ready to swap pliers for a spare Wave's pliers but kept getting side-tracked. Rebar pliers have far better wire cutters - which would really be useful. And I don't like the cap crimper on the pliers.

  Not used the scissors much, so no lust lost there. Have a Climber if I want real scissors. Climber also has the better can opener.

I personally don't agree with sending a tool in for warranty service after you have knowingly and willingly voided the warranty, but that decision is up to you.

Regarding the points that you listed:

• the serrated blades with cutting hook are very hard to come by. (and they're not cheap, either.)
• I have some spare washers in my parts stash.
• I also have a spare flat driver.
• if you're taking the plier head from a Rebar, you could take the awl as well. only a little grinding required.

  Have the L bits. Guess I could try again. Don't have many distractions anymore, and a lot of time. If do it myself I can add the 90° locking notch to the large bit driver, which comes in handy at times.

I haven't tried this myself, but I don't think it would be too difficult. And I have a spare bit driver in case things go south quickly.

[Outback in Idaho]

  Ordered a Rebar, probably will be here in a couple of weeks since it is coming from the east coast. Yummy Electronics always seems to have the best prices on Leatherman tools. Have done business from them ages ago, and think is where I got my Charge TTi from.

  Still searching for a replacement serrated blade. Might be a while on that, also checking out eBay for used Charges. Might be a while before acquiring the parts. Not in any hurry.