My MUT, with scissors

JAfromMn · **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2014, 01:56:55 AM

Bummer.

proof positive that Vic scissors are made of very hard steel

ducttapetech · **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2014, 01:22:11 PM

Those are wire cutters, not heavy metal breaks.

that's us mobile

derekmac · **Reply #32 on:** February 11, 2014, 02:35:09 PM

Yeah, you'd be hard pressed to cut those using dedicated cutters. Cutting the scissors is beyond the capability of MTs, IMHO.

Mr Biriyani · **Reply #33 on:** February 11, 2014, 04:20:42 PM

Great idea. Awesome to have separate scissors.

tommywp · **Reply #34 on:** January 23, 2015, 06:45:03 PM

Question for Derekmac or any others who have lived with this mod for a while...how has it worked out long term? Have you found that the scissors slide front-to-back when using the MUT (particularly when hammering)? Real close to pulling the trigger on a MUT and hearing that the scissors have worked out long term may be the final straw. Thanks.

dan.mandiel · **Reply #35 on:** January 23, 2015, 08:11:04 PM

I really dig the mut but i lack scissors really bad. Scissors is like the second most ofter used tool for me.

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screwloose · **Reply #36 on:** January 23, 2015, 08:21:18 PM

bwah, to be honest, i put mine in a draw and i use my victorinox again....

JAfromMn · **Reply #37 on:** January 23, 2015, 09:17:22 PM

Quote from: tommywp on January 23, 2015, 06:45:03 PM

Question for Derekmac or any others who have lived with this mod for a while...how has it worked out long term? Have you found that the scissors slide front-to-back when using the MUT (particularly when hammering)? Real close to pulling the trigger on a MUT and hearing that the scissors have worked out long term may be the final straw. Thanks.

I'd like to know too

screwloose · **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2015, 11:20:37 PM

the sisscors as assescoire work great, i made a sisscor in stead of the awl but i don't like that.
because of the flippy-thingy you can scure it in place, yes it rattles a little but it's not irritating.
the sisscor is a bit small but usable, i would like it better when mounted to something..

derekmac · **Reply #39 on:** January 26, 2015, 01:24:06 PM

Quote from: JAfromMn on January 23, 2015, 09:17:22 PM

Quote from: tommywp on January 23, 2015, 06:45:03 PM
Question for Derekmac or any others who have lived with this mod for a while...how has it worked out long term? Have you found that the scissors slide front-to-back when using the MUT (particularly when hammering)? Real close to pulling the trigger on a MUT and hearing that the scissors have worked out long term may be the final straw. Thanks.

I'd like to know too

They don't move at all, even when hammering. When you look at the pic, the pin stops it from sliding back, and the tan piece stops it from sliding forward anymore.

tommywp · **Reply #40 on:** January 26, 2015, 04:40:45 PM

Well, that settles it! Getting a MUT!!

derekmac · **Reply #41 on:** January 26, 2015, 05:01:56 PM

Quote from: tommywp on January 26, 2015, 04:40:45 PM

Well, that settles it! Getting a MUT!!

buck · **Reply #42 on:** May 26, 2015, 01:41:53 PM

Quote from: screwloose on January 31, 2014, 01:32:31 AM

Sharpen it and use it as an big awl, that's the only thing still missing!
Or, perhaps something to make changeble saws, that Ahold be great to.
I like a good metalsaw!..

I wonder why you couldn't use a Surge saw/file bit holder or maybe that's exactly what you are saying?

buck · **Reply #43 on:** May 29, 2015, 05:15:39 PM

Quote from: derekmac on October 08, 2013, 10:51:51 PM

Well I decided that I wanted to have my tweezers, so I did the tweezers mod!

I used the blade on my TTi to make the marks where the material needed to be removed.

I used the blade and the file to give me the room I needed.

And the end result. Now to figure out what to do next...

Does that plastic part just snap on/off?

I'm thinking about channeling out the other side to hold the long bit that got replaced by the scissors. Anyone try that?

derekmac · **Reply #44 on:** May 29, 2015, 05:17:30 PM

I believe there are two screws that you need to remove to take it off. It's been awhile since I've done it though, and don't have my MUT on me right now.

buck · **Reply #45 on:** May 30, 2015, 08:20:34 AM

If anyone knows where these screws are located; better yet, has pictures I'd be obliged.

I thought I'd find a detail mut take down video on youtube but no luck, just the usual self proclaimed pundit reviews.

tommywp · **Reply #46 on:** May 30, 2015, 03:11:12 PM

The other one is in the same spot on the opposite side. #8 torx.

buck · **Reply #47 on:** May 31, 2015, 11:54:11 AM

Much obliged!

buck · **Reply #48 on:** May 31, 2015, 09:19:46 PM

The scissors now takes one of the places of one of the long bits.

bit holder on bottom plastic part only accomodates the short bit which is quite useless because it already has its holder

because it sticks out you can't use the pliers as is

layout, SOG PowerAssist with bit kit helped with the torx

hogging out the back with a dremel makes the long bit fit

zoidberg · **Reply #49 on:** June 01, 2015, 12:09:14 AM

Quote from: buck on May 31, 2015, 09:19:46 PM

The scissors now takes one of the places of one of the long bits.

scattergun13 · **Reply #50 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:41:17 AM

Could J-Sews or anyone expound a bit on the dyeing process. Do you boil then add the RIT to the boiling water and if so, for how long? Sorry if this was a stupid question but I want to do this to my MUT and since this tool was gifted to me by the MTO membership, it is one of my most prized possessions and will be with me forever. Already ordered the Swiss scissors for that mod, now I just want to make sure I get the rest of the process right.
Thanks in advance.

Loyalty,

Stew...

buck · **Reply #51 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:49:57 AM

I am a shooter so I like all the gun tools but without the scissor mod I wouldn't have a mut.

Thanks to tommywp and derekmac!

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,59598.msg1093911.html#msg1093911

derekmac · **Reply #52 on:** June 01, 2015, 12:41:51 PM

I've been wanting to dye mine as well, but keep forgetting to look for dye.

tommywp · **Reply #53 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:04:08 PM

Quote from: scattergun13 on June 01, 2015, 06:41:17 AM

Could J-Sews or anyone expound a bit on the dyeing process. Do you boil then add the RIT to the boiling water and if so, for how long? Sorry if this was a stupid question but I want to do this to my MUT and since this tool was gifted to me by the MTO membership, it is one of my most prized possessions and will be with me forever. Already ordered the Swiss scissors for that mod, now I just want to make sure I get the rest of the process right.
Thanks in advance.

Loyalty,

Stew...

I followed the steps Babola described in Post #225 of http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,29302.msg1043081.html#msg1043081

Worked great!

Mike 56 · **Reply #54 on:** June 02, 2015, 05:03:11 PM

I put Swiss card Scissors, tweezers and blacked out the plastic on my MUT last night. Fun easy fun mod. I put a small amount of water in a old pan brought it to a boil added a liberal amount of dye I used powdered. After mixing the dye well I lowered the heat to low and put the parts in the dye for 20 min. Turned out great.

scattergun13 · **Reply #55 on:** June 02, 2015, 05:20:36 PM

Got it. Thanks Tommy and thanks Mike. Off to mod my MUT. Derek you are a bad influence and that is why I like you.

Stew...

derekmac · **Reply #56 on:** June 02, 2015, 05:23:13 PM

I do what I can.

buck · **Reply #57 on:** June 03, 2015, 11:38:17 AM

I wonder if anyone has dyed their plastic parts some wonky color. I'm thinking maybe red but I wouldn't want it to turn out a dark or murky red. You can't buy extras from LM or can you? Maybe if you called them and told them you had scraped them up they would mail you some.