Bit kit/Removable bit driver- bit holder mod

[dbeeks1]

I don't carry my Juice S2 or Wave that often, but when I do, I don't use a sheath. I needed a way to carry the bits comfortably in my pocket.

I used a Dremel tool to remove the bottom corners of the bit holders so they could be banded together face to face with o-rings. I used a #9 o-ring for the top and a #10 for the bottom. This keeps them together in my pocket and the holders cover any sharp edges on the bits.

It also allows the holders to remain separate so I could slide one into a sheath along with the tool if I wanted to. Between the driver card and one of the bit kit cards, I can carry close to the whole set of LM bits leaving out only a few that would probably never get used.

[Lynn LeFey]

How long have you been using this mod, and how's it working out for you?

[dbeeks1]

Since November last year and it works well.  I don't use the bits all that often so I don't know how the O rings would hold up to taking the cards apart multiple times a day. I have taken them apart for use a couple times a week since then and so far so good.

[Zed]

Looks good  do the rubber bands pop off

[dbeeks1]

Not unless I want them off. The bottom of the cards would be shaped perfectly for this if Leatherman would have nipped the corners off the way I did.

[Zed]

Not unless I want them off. The bottom of the cards would be shaped perfectly for this if Leatherman would have nipped the corners off the way I did.

 

[valvestem125]

Great modification, glad to see it.

[stealth007s]

Nice mod Do you have any problems with the bits coming out in your pocket? I have three bit cards I have with my Charge Ti that I put in my seat bag on my bike. The bits always fall out on mine so I had to tape them in.

[dbeeks1]

Only one of the bits fits a little loose but hasn't fallen out. I did notice that some bits fit differently in different slots on the cards. I rearranged them for the tightest fit.
I could see how bouncing around in a bike bag would be an different story though.

[stealth007s]

I'm always looking for room to improve and was curious if you found a better way to contain them

[Metropolicity]

I'm always looking for room to improve and was curious if you found a better way to contain them

I slightly heated the loose slots and then when it was soft, pushed it in so the fit would be tighter.

[stealth007s]

Never thought of that. I'll try it when I get back from Indy.


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[colt 1911]

I go with this set up.

[dbeeks1]

I slightly heated the loose slots and then when it was soft, pushed it in so the fit would be tighter.

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but just wanted to confirm that this works and say thanks for the suggestion. I dipped the bit holder in hot water (just off the boil) for a few seconds and then pushed the plastic in and held it for a few seconds to cool. Worked like a charm. 

[Metropolicity]

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but just wanted to confirm that this works and say thanks for the suggestion. I dipped the bit holder in hot water (just off the boil) for a few seconds and then pushed the plastic in and held it for a few seconds to cool. Worked like a charm. 

Great idea!


I'll have to do that to my cards!