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Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder

Offline munkeymike

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Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder
on: November 27, 2017, 06:19:09 PM
I've prototyped a removable magnetic bit holder for the 1/4" bit slot. It is made from a piece of scrap metal, a nail, super glue, and a 3/16" x 3/16" cylindrical magnet with a hole through the center. Trace the shape from the knife, cut out a paper template, glue onto scrap metal, cut shape out (I used a jeweler's saw), sand and file rough edges, dry fit with magnet, use something to mark hole, punch and drill, cut nail and file to length, glue and assemble.

I believe this accessory greatly enhances the usability of the 1/4" bit slot at a very small cost, adds an imperceptible amount of weight and with no functional loss of other tools. I've included photos and a link to a video I shot showcasing the prototype.

If I were to do it again I'd get a shorter magnet so it's perfect flush with the 3/16" hole (maybe only 1/8" tall), a piece of steel sheet metal to magnetize the entire piece (I only had aluminum on hand), and a rivet for better endurance (I didn't want to increase the magnet height so I just glued it). At the moment though, I'm happy with it and will leave it.

Check out the video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GPD6jsmPSYLay1ClZdl6O_Z1IiEjM0Lg/view?usp=sharing
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Offline munkeymike

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Re: Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder
Reply #1 on: November 27, 2017, 06:25:20 PM
And here it is with the awl tool in action.
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Re: Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder
Reply #2 on: November 27, 2017, 09:02:52 PM
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Nicely done mate.

I pressure fitted a little round magnet in there which worked great until one day I needed the 3/16 driver...
Broke the magnet tapping it out and haven't found another that size since.

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Re: Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder
Reply #3 on: November 28, 2017, 01:34:58 AM
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Very nice.  Clever idea.   
Esse Quam Videri


us Offline King_Gorilla

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Re: Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder
Reply #4 on: November 28, 2017, 02:43:42 AM
COOL :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder
Reply #5 on: November 28, 2017, 10:24:30 AM
That is very cool.

Does it stop the 1/4" bits from falling out? That is my biggest gripe with the hole, apart from that, I think it is one of the most under rated features of the Signal.

Well done

Pete


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Re: Leatherman Signal Magnetic Bit Holder
Reply #6 on: November 28, 2017, 06:07:51 PM
That is very cool.

Does it stop the 1/4" bits from falling out? That is my biggest gripe with the hole, apart from that, I think it is one of the most under rated features of the Signal.

Well done

Pete

Yes the bits are completely secure, just like a traditional magnetic bit holder. If you watch the video I shake it quite vigorously.


 

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