Leatherman Ratchet

Demel · **on:** January 01, 2016, 02:06:24 PM

Wouldn't it be great I Leatherman made a ratchet that worked with their bit kits. Vic has their ratchet and bit set but LM has a very nice compact bit kit. Why not make a ratchet to go with them?

Etherealicer · **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2016, 02:25:03 PM

LM bits work fine with the Vic ratchet, just replace the Vic extender with the LM extender...

Demel · **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2016, 02:28:34 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on January 01, 2016, 02:25:03 PM

LM bits work fine with the Vic ratchet, just replace the Vic extender with the LM extender...

Can you use the bits without the extender?

Etherealicer · **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2016, 02:42:24 PM

Quote from: Demel on January 01, 2016, 02:28:34 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on January 01, 2016, 02:25:03 PM
LM bits work fine with the Vic ratchet, just replace the Vic extender with the LM extender...
Can you use the bits without the extender?

Yes, you can put the bits into the ratchet (else the LM extender wouldn't work either).

Demel · **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2016, 02:48:39 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on January 01, 2016, 02:42:24 PM

Quote from: Demel on January 01, 2016, 02:28:34 PM
Quote from: Etherealicer on January 01, 2016, 02:25:03 PM
LM bits work fine with the Vic ratchet, just replace the Vic extender with the LM extender...
Can you use the bits without the extender?
Yes, you can put the bits into the ratchet (else the LM extender wouldn't work either).

That's good to know. Thanks. I may have to invest in a Vic set now.

jlwatso1 · **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2016, 06:04:02 PM

Just mod one to fit your bit driver.

I like the reversible 1/4" ratchet, but I used one you have to flip over to reverse so it would fit inside. It is still removable but I'm keeping it in all the time.

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Can I join the club? I have a few more plans for it, but I submit my Surge HVAC Pro!

Nice one! You are in!

Thanks Had to try the blunt nose to see how I like it after you were so fond of it Zoidberg. I tried adding a ratchet a while back on the outside, but that involved hacking off some metal from the outside. Here are some more pics.

Pics on the Hacked Leatherman's Club thread.

jlwatso1 · **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2016, 06:09:53 PM

You would have to get a reversible ratchet to use the bits without the extension.

NKlamerus · **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2016, 06:27:41 PM

I'd use it. How bout a cylindrical ratchet that folds into the handle!

jlwatso1 · **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2016, 06:52:21 PM

Leatherman needs to make a ratcheting bit extender.

jlwatso1 · **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2016, 07:39:27 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on January 01, 2016, 02:25:03 PM

LM bits work fine with the Vic ratchet, just replace the Vic extender with the LM extender...

Is the Vic ratchet reversible or do you have to flip it over?

I'm wondering if it would be a better option for me too. How is it in size comparison to a 1/4" ratchet in thickness of the head and length from the tip to the reversing lever?

smiller43147 · **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2016, 01:01:10 AM

You have to flip it over. Rather small, smaller than most 1/4" ratchets.
Here it is sandwiched between the Leatherman Bit Kit.

jlwatso1 · **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2016, 01:08:32 AM

Does the bit stay in it or slide through?

Demel · **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2016, 01:22:56 AM

That picture helps alot. It's good to know we can rely on Victoriox to fill the gaps

smiller43147 · **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2016, 02:59:45 AM

Quote from: jlwatso1 on January 02, 2016, 01:08:32 AM

Does the bit stay in it or slide through?

It has pretty good retention with a split ring in the head.

jlwatso1 · **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2016, 03:07:24 AM

Ok! Thanks for the info!

temo · **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2016, 11:52:53 AM

There are some good small ratchets.

LM bits fit but have to say not very handy.

Issue is to find a case for belt carry. Vic has a good sheet for plus set that does include tool and bit set (and cork screw). From LM I have found just case for tool plus one slide from bit kit set (maybe can fit two but getting too tight). Again if you carry vic ratchet set and LM bit kits, you start to have quite plenty stuff. If LM would provide perfect case for juice and bit adapter plus some bits, I think I would use LM solution more often. Currently don't have LM bits in edc mainly because lack of good case. With tool having LM adapter LM solution is ok.

Noa Isumi · **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2016, 07:06:12 PM

I often use mine with a craftsman 42161 1/4in ratcheting box wrench, though the bits do pass trough with out the extender

jlwatso1 · **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2016, 09:14:35 PM

I usually use this reversible ratchet by Iron Ton- from Northern Tool. I like it because you can use either the Leatherman bit kit or SOG's and whatever else you want. It has pretty good retention. The Leatherman bit extender isn't held in, but it's not a big issue. It was just a little too wide to fit the inside of my SURGE.

jlwatso1 · **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2016, 09:15:26 PM

Couple more pics.

BobG · **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2016, 10:12:10 PM

I paired a Topeak ratchet with my ST300. Absolutely love it!

Bob

jlwatso1 · **Reply #20 on:** January 02, 2016, 10:38:03 PM

I've thought about getting one of those before, it has been sitting in my wish list on Amazon for a few months now... But the Vic ratchet is tempting to...

SurivStud · **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:47:03 PM

[quote author=jlwatso1

I usually use this reversible ratchet by Iron Ton- from Northern Tool. I like it because you can use either the Leatherman bit kit or SOG's and whatever else you want. It has pretty good retention. The Leatherman bit extender isn't held in, but it's not a big issue. It was just a little too wide to fit the inside of my SURGE.
[/quote]

The same ratchet as yours with another brand printed on it (popular brand in Chile, mid quality low price, I guess it's builded somewhere else) it came in another set of tools so I took it for my Surge belt sheath and carry it on the side elastic pocket.
I have really pushed hard onto this little ratchet and has never let me down.

I am looking forward to see if LM brings up its own ratchet to market. This year it could have been a good one to do it. We all were expecting new products to appear.

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jlwatso1 · **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:50:45 PM

Quote from: SurivStud on February 01, 2016, 08:47:03 PM

[quote author=jlwatso1

I usually use this reversible ratchet by Iron Ton- from Northern Tool. I like it because you can use either the Leatherman bit kit or SOG's and whatever else you want. It has pretty good retention. The Leatherman bit extender isn't held in, but it's not a big issue. It was just a little too wide to fit the inside of my SURGE.

The same ratchet as yours with another brand printed on it (popular brand in Chile, mid quality low price, I guess it's builded somewhere else) it came in another set of tools so I took it for my Surge belt sheath and carry it on the side elastic pocket.
I have really pushed hard onto this little ratchet and has never let me down.

I am looking forward to see if LM brings up its own ratchet to market. This year it could have been a good one to do it. We all were expecting new products to appear.

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[/quote]

Be careful not to lose it! I use to carry it in the elastic of a nylon LM pouch and it kept sliding out. I eventually lost one and had to buy another one.

SurivStud · **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:55:01 PM

Sorry you lost yours. I must find a better way to EDC it. Thanks for the advice

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jlwatso1 · **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:58:42 PM

Quote from: SurivStud on February 01, 2016, 08:55:01 PM

Sorry you lost yours. I must find a better way to EDC it. Thanks for the advice

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Maybe you could stitch up the bottom or around the sides where the head would not slide through.

SurivStud · **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2016, 09:09:01 PM

Quote from: jlwatso1 on February 01, 2016, 08:58:42 PM

Quote from: SurivStud on February 01, 2016, 08:55:01 PM
Sorry you lost yours. I must find a better way to EDC it. Thanks for the advice

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Maybe you could stitch up the bottom or around the sides where the head would not slide through.

It doesn't seem to trend to slide since the ratchet head is wider than the body and the ratchet still sits on the sheath leather bottom. But, the elastic could loosen its tension and cause me troubles. There is no space within the sheath. I need to figure out something.

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jlwatso1 · **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:16:48 PM

Quote from: SurivStud on February 01, 2016, 09:09:01 PM

Quote from: jlwatso1 on February 01, 2016, 08:58:42 PM
Quote from: SurivStud on February 01, 2016, 08:55:01 PM
Sorry you lost yours. I must find a better way to EDC it. Thanks for the advice

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Maybe you could stitch up the bottom or around the sides where the head would not slide through.

It doesn't seem to trend to slide since the ratchet head is wider than the body and the ratchet still sits on the sheath leather bottom. But, the elastic could loosen its tension and cause me troubles. There is no space within the sheath. I need to figure out something.

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Yah, it's fine until the elastic loosens.

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