Leatherman Kick pocket clip de-wobble

[Doraemon]

Just thought of another idea but I will try it out to see if it works first.

Whoah, thread necro. 

Sorry what does this mean? Something like bringing back a buried thread?

Yes, but that's not a problem around here..

Thanks man. 

I always run a search to avoid starting duplicate threads. Allows me to see what has been done and how to improve. So I often find myself reading buried threads. The best thing about them is that they are already filled with inputs from members. I learnt alot from here, and I intend to share some of my ideas too, so you will see more unearthing of threads...

  We need to see this other idea (with pictures please)

Belting it with a hammer was my idea 

Yes you will I have a couple of clips and a kick on order right now. Need to see how much is the clearance first. Wasn't my intention to do this actually but it appears that this is an issue that needs to be addressed. OTOH, it seems like many people are having fun with those mods! So I thought I'd join in.

In the meantime, maybe others can try out my suggestions above and see if it works... or chip in with better ideas!

[Doraemon]

Well this is taking longer than expected. Items still in the mail, but in the meantime, I thought of other ways to fill the gap.

One is to get gasket sheets that are used in engines, some come in a sheet where you can cut out to your desired shape/size. It has varying thickness and materials, some have steel content and some are more like paper.

Another alternative is to get paper hole reinforcement stickers, these can be found in stationery stores. They are adhesive so it's easy to stick. Want it thick, just stick another one on top of the existing layer. If you can't find large ones, just get a larger paper punch to punch out the right size for the screw.

Hope this can help someone! If you use any of these methods please reply to let us know its effectiveness!

[rayraychil]

Sorry - should have said....

I found a selection of assorted orings in a branch of Maplins (don't know if you have them over there - a bit like radio shack really). Cost me £2.99 ($6) for  225 assorted rings!

Sorry for all you imperialists (?) out there but the measurements in the pictures are all in metric......

DaveK do you have any of these o rings left that I could purchase a dozen or so for use on my kick pocket clip issue as I won't use 225 and I am sure you won't have used them either.
Ray

[AHB]

The best solution imo is beating the clip gently around the side of the Kick with a small hammer..
My clip can't move as much as a milimeter.. 

[J-sews]

Good show Allan! Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ones.

[captain spaulding]

I just received my Kick Clip and when I did a direct install it was loose as could be and I was not going to leave it like that. I remembered I had some tubing that I was hoping would work for my needs. I had two different sizes and it turns out the bigger one fit perfectly. I first tried to cut a piece off with scissors but I could not get a thin enough piece so I used the Kick's blade to slice off a piece. The piece I ended up using was thinner than the one pictured.



Next up was the thread lock.




I then had to get out the trust Wave and the Torx Bit Kit to tighten the screw.




I tightened the screw and we are good to go. Well not quite. I tightened it so much that I could not get the Phillips or the Can Opener to deploy. I think I found a good median between how tight the screw is and how hard the tools are to deploy. I am going to let the lock tight dry and we are good to go. 

[captain spaulding]

[Gadget Guy]

That is cool!     Let us know how it works out for you.   

[rayraychil]

Did you use fish tank breather plastic hose and approx what was the dia in mm please as this loose pocket clip issue has been driving me nuts so I would value your advice as your mod seems to be the best out of the lot imo could not get hold of any small silcone washers.

regards
Ray

[AHB]

Did you use fish tank breather plastic hose and approx what was the dia in mm please as this loose pocket clip issue has been driving me nuts so I would value your advice as your mod seems to be the best out of the lot imo could not get hold of any small silcone washers.
regards
Ray

The clip on the BO Kick is "Pre-Beaten" by Leatherman and doing the same yourself is the best permanent solution imo.. Have you tried it?

[Sparky415]

               




               

[captain spaulding]

Did you use fish tank breather plastic hose and approx what was the dia in mm please as this loose pocket clip issue has been driving me nuts so I would value your advice as your mod seems to be the best out of the lot imo could not get hold of any small silcone washers.

regards
Ray

It is 1/4"ID X 3/8"OD  (166) I have no idea if it was for a fish tank. I bought it by the foot at my local hardware store. It has worked perfectly and I am very happy with how it is holding up. I will also add before I screwed it on I bent the actual clip to give it better retention in my pocket. Hope this could help. If you have any other questions please ask.

[Bensasupertool]

Vise Grip works great. Allen must be a finish carpenter because i would destroy the poor little LM with a hammer. Thanks to Multimat again for steering me in the right direction,and Pics posted by AHB made the light bulb flicker im my head.
I used 8" Vise Grips for better leverage. The teeth on the plier head grip well on the clip and clip only. No more play in the clip.

[AHB]

Nicely executed Bens... 

[Bensasupertool]

Oh AHB,I had a 22oz hammer and a worn cold chisele on deck to do some damage. I was wishing i had a vise to do the mod with and then it hit me. Vise grips.

[J-sews]

Nicely done sir

[Bensasupertool]

Nicely done sir

Im no Sir.

[J-sews]

Nicely done!  sir

Im no Sir.

Oop!

Fixed!

[trouthunter]

I finally broken down and got the hammer out tonight.  One gentle rap and it is now tight as can be.
 

[AHB]

I finally broken down and got the hammer out tonight.  One gentle rap and it is now tight as can be.
 

Good man.. 

[sergemaster]

Amici,
Sorry to necropost, but I have solved the Kick clip wobble issue. The fix is easy, all you need is a number 10 washer that can be found for literally nothing at Home Depot and place the washer through the screw BEFORE inserting through the clip. Add a few drops of Loctite and insert into the female pin and tighten. Allow to cure for about 24 hours and no more wobble or anything else.

Although the KICK is discontinued, I find it to be superior to the JUICE for several reasons, the CLIP being reason one, and the weight number two. As for scissors, beside doing a mod, one of the Victorinox money clip models are easily pocket able and fits the need for scissors more than adequate..

Cheers,
Serge