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Fuse-like Rebar

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nz Offline babola

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Fuse-like Rebar
on: January 28, 2015, 09:20:43 AM
Or is that a FU-BAR?!   :facepalm:

Hope not, though.

I ended up with few parts from my planned Mini-Surge mod, so instead of putting a Mini-Surge together I decided first to give this guy a go.

Nothing that hasn't been done before, I just added a little bit of my personal twist to it, that's all.

Mods:
- Awl removed for Mini-Surge mod
- G2 Wave pliers and scissors installed
- Acid treated and stonewashed

Hope you like it, I cannot seem to be able to put it down at the moment :)










 
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #1 on: January 28, 2015, 11:16:48 AM
Cool looking mod!

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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #2 on: January 28, 2015, 12:59:59 PM
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #3 on: January 28, 2015, 02:51:07 PM
Really like the setup on that one. :tu: On this size I think the "old" pliers work better.

OK, so you've been doing the acid etching and stone washing on a few of your tools so far. How's that affected their rust-proneness. I've had most of the newer generation LM develop surface rust quite easily just from sweaty hands (nothing like Gerber but still annoying form something that should be stainless). By acidetching and stone washing them you open up more of the surface to the elements and by some logic that would result in more rust too. :think:


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #4 on: January 28, 2015, 03:05:29 PM
 I like it !       Would the scissors replace the can opener is thickness wise ? I would like to have scissors in mine but would want to keep the awl.


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #5 on: January 28, 2015, 05:33:41 PM
Very cool, could name it ReFuse as well.
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #6 on: January 28, 2015, 05:59:30 PM
Isn't it more along the lines of the Blast than the Fuse...     ReBlast


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #7 on: January 28, 2015, 06:04:54 PM
Isn't it more along the lines of the Blast than the Fuse...     ReBlast
Agree, mine was named ReBlaset.
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #8 on: January 28, 2015, 06:07:29 PM
The stonewashing is wicked. Why couldn't LM think of that  :twak: :twak: :twak:
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se Offline Mr Biriyani

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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #9 on: January 28, 2015, 06:27:47 PM
Love that acid/stonewash ! 8) Wish I had the talent to do that.
The tool set up looks good to. I would miss the awl though.


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #10 on: January 28, 2015, 06:29:53 PM
Love that acid/stonewash ! 8) Wish I had the talent to do that.
The tool set up looks good to. I would miss the awl though.

I agree I would ditch the can opener myself.


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #11 on: January 28, 2015, 06:37:19 PM
Really like the setup on that one. :tu: On this size I think the "old" pliers work better.

OK, so you've been doing the acid etching and stone washing on a few of your tools so far. How's that affected their rust-proneness. I've had most of the newer generation LM develop surface rust quite easily just from sweaty hands (nothing like Gerber but still annoying form something that should be stainless). By acidetching and stone washing them you open up more of the surface to the elements and by some logic that would result in more rust too. :think:

Thanks  :)  As for the rust, I'm not sure about that theory as I haven't noticed any yet at all and if anywhere the rust should start showing in a humid country like New Zealand. Fingers crossed  :tu:
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #12 on: January 28, 2015, 06:42:09 PM
I like it !       Would the scissors replace the can opener is thickness wise ? I would like to have scissors in mine but would want to keep the awl.

The scissors seem to be just a tad thicker than the can opener but it should work well as there's still enough extra space for that kind of swap in the can opener handle.


Very cool, could name it ReFuse as well.

That was on my mind too :)
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #13 on: January 28, 2015, 06:43:45 PM
Isn't it more along the lines of the Blast than the Fuse...     ReBlast

True   :tu:

I could call this one a Blaster  :facepalm:
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #14 on: January 28, 2015, 07:28:53 PM
I like it !       Would the scissors replace the can opener is thickness wise ? I would like to have scissors in mine but would want to keep the awl.

The scissors seem to be just a tad thicker than the can opener but it should work well as there's still enough extra space for that kind of swap in the can opener handle.

I think it's doable... there's a spacer in between the can opener and Phillips driver that could be removed to make room for the scissors. might need to replace it with a smaller spacer or extra washers to get a nice snug fit though. if you disassemble a Kick, there are a few spacers of varying thickness that can come in handy. ;)

nice work on the mod, babola! :cheers: I really like the way your acid treated/stonewashed projects are turning out. :tu:


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #15 on: January 28, 2015, 11:21:49 PM
Just ordered a pair of scissors from beavs1965 in the for sale section of the forum. I'll give this mod a shot.


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #16 on: January 30, 2015, 04:52:39 AM
Nice work babola! :tu:
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #17 on: January 30, 2015, 09:36:33 AM
Nice work babola! :tu:

Thanks matey, it managed to displace my ReCharge for quite a while now, loving the whole utilitarian, raw, "don't care if I damage it" feeling about it.  :)
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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #18 on: February 03, 2015, 12:17:05 PM
That stone washed finish looks amazing. Well done!
I would love to see Leatherman do a Rebar in stone washed titanium.


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #19 on: February 03, 2015, 06:53:20 PM
That stone washed finish looks amazing. Well done!
I would love to see Leatherman do a Rebar in stone washed titanium.


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Re: Fuse-like Rebar
Reply #20 on: February 04, 2015, 01:38:17 AM
If the terminator had an edc, i think this would be it. The tool locks look amazing!


 

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