Surge tool arrangement

[markof]

I'm sure this has come up before  .  I think it was Bob (J-Sews) that mentioned it so hopefully he'll chime in soon (could be wrong though).

Please, if you have any info on this matter... PLEASE HELP... it is giving me a headache.

[Benner]

You do seem to be having a lot of problems with it.

[markof]

You do seem to be having a lot of problems with it.

I bought it for daily use and I want it to work as it should.
It frustrates me when I can't open one of the tools because the other one has tightened it.

[Benner]

You do seem to be having a lot of problems with it.

I bought it for daily use and I want it to work as it should.
It frustrates me when I can't open one of the tools because the other one has tightened it.

Someone will be along soon with an answer I am sure. 

[markof]

Someone will be along soon with an answer I am sure. 

I don't doubt it 

[Freudian Frog]

I have your answer! Next time buy a Swisstool...

Sorry, just playing around, I don't have any real input.

[markof]

I have your answer! Next time buy a Swisstool...

Sorry, just playing around, I don't have any real input.

I'm a big guy and I like having the biggest tools

And Surge is my type of tool 

[markof]

Damn... I think I've done it 

After few attempts with tightening and loosening the screws (by turning them 1/4 or 1/2 of a turn clockwise and counterclockwise) it didn't get any better (the clip point blade was aligned but the saw was still making problems  ) so I've moved to more drastic measures.

I opened the saw halfways (90 degrees) and wiggled it laterally because it looked to me as if the saw was stuck to the screw so I tried to use it as a lever and make some space between them.

For now it opens and closes without moving the screws.

I'll keep you posted if anything changes 


P.S. Sorry guys for chatting on the topic but I love my new Surge and I couldn't let some silly little flaw mock the tool brand Leatherman Surge

[Benner]

Hopefully that's sorted then. 

And please don't apologise, tool talk is what we do best. 

[markof]

Hopefully that's sorted then. 

And please don't apologise, tool talk is what we do best. 

Hope this topic helps someone else with a similar problem 

[duckman1975]

Mine is a much older one, and according to Ben, very rare, as the date code is 0505 in both handles!

You are right, by the way, the code is MMYY.

Def

Hey Boss, we are SURGE buddies mine is also 0505. Make a good rattle for babies when closed
WELCOME TO THE FORUM MARKOF, WELCOME TO A HAPPY MAGICAL PLACE THAT IS MULTITOOL.ORG

[Freudian Frog]

Mine is a much older one, and according to Ben, very rare, as the date code is 0505 in both handles!

You are right, by the way, the code is MMYY.

Def

Hey Boss, we are SURGE buddies mine is also 0505. Make a good rattle for babies when closed
WELCOME TO THE FORUM MARKOF, WELCOME TO A HAPPY MAGICAL PLACE THAT IS MULTITOOL.ORG

Happy? I thought we were all miserable with too many toystools to buy and not enough money. =o

[duckman1975]

can we be both

[Sea Monster]

And please don't apologise, tool talk is what we do best

Talking crap is what we do best.

Tool talk is merely a runner-up.

[markof]

Happy? I thought we were all miserable with too many toystools to buy and not enough money. =o

And when push comes to shove we will be one of the few miserable people that won't go crying to mommy for help 

Bah, I remember the times when the only tools that i had was a hammer, pliers and a set of screwdrivers 

Now I could start my own construction company using only the tools in my tool-room

[Benner]

And please don't apologise, tool talk is what we do best

Talking crap is what we do best.

Tool talk is merely a runner-up.

Very true. 

[duckman1975]

Happy? I thought we were all miserable with too many toystools to buy and not enough money. =o

And when push comes to shove we will be one of the few miserable people that won't go crying to mommy for help 

Bah, I remember the times when the only tools that i had was a hammer, pliers and a set of screwdrivers 

Now I could start my own construction company using only the tools in my tool-room

I can't imagine life without multitools.

[J-sews]

Hey markof, sorry I've been away for a couple days and wasn't able to help. It sounds like you've got your Surge figured out. It is one heck of a great tool isn't it?

[markof]

Hey markof, sorry I've been away for a couple days and wasn't able to help. It sounds like you've got your Surge figured out. It is one heck of a great tool isn't it?

I hope so. I'm just curios how much force (lateral and "longitudinal"  ) can the torx screws take (because of the wiggling)?