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Leatherman and victorinox

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Leatherman and victorinox
on: May 10, 2019, 02:03:47 PM
Hello I'm amber from the UK

I have had the victorinox climber since last year and before that I just had the classic
.I just got the leatherman surge
I'm a wheelchair user. I now carry the surge and climber every day.
Before I got the surge I used to carry a screwdriver and bits plus Allen keys to fix my wheelchair while out and about  the surge is saving me space . I have the bit kit too. The bit kit is so light . !

The climber goes in my right pocket and I have a 3 meaters of paracord wound up on it as a lanyard so I don't drop it cordage is always handy ! I find the hook on the climber  very useful

In the photo I have a spanner that came with my chair I'm looking to get something more useful to replace.

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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #1 on: May 10, 2019, 02:16:14 PM
Hi, Amber!  Welcome to :MTO:

The spanner you've shown in the photo looks like it is made specific for the wheelchair, were you planning to find something more versatile or something more robust?






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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #2 on: May 10, 2019, 02:20:07 PM
Welcome to the boards Amber.   :cheers:   :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #3 on: May 10, 2019, 02:30:01 PM
Hi Amber and welcome to  :MTO: :cheers:
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #4 on: May 10, 2019, 02:57:11 PM
Welcome.  The spanner does look specific for the chair  :think:.  A pocket wrench 2 might work  :dunno:.  Glad the Surge is working out for you.  The Climber makes a great addition  :like:
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #5 on: May 10, 2019, 03:04:23 PM
Welcome to MT.o, Amber! :cheers:

Heck of a kit there with the Surge and Climber.  :like:

I wonder if replacing the proprietary chair tool with the three sizes of dedicated-quality combination wrenches would do the trick. :think:

Another option may be an adjustable wrench, but one that would work, even if the bolt were damaged a bit?
https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-01-120-8-Inch-Wrench/dp/B00E6TAB4G
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #7 on: May 10, 2019, 04:27:26 PM
That looks a handy tool  :like: :tu:
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #8 on: May 10, 2019, 04:38:10 PM
Welcome Amber  :tu:

In response to some of the suggestions, the wheelchairs I know tend to have little space around bolt heads and such...
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #9 on: May 10, 2019, 05:14:03 PM
Socket and ratchet set(1/4" setup)? :dunno:
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #10 on: May 11, 2019, 01:13:59 AM
Could you show me a photo of the combination whrenches?  . Im looking for things I carry easy and will help with all kinds of repairs not just my chair . I have a motorbike too :) I walk with crutches short distance like 5 10 meaters
Thank you
Welcome to MT.o, Amber! :cheers:

Heck of a kit there with the Surge and Climber.  :like:

I wonder if replacing the proprietary chair tool with the three sizes of dedicated-quality combination wrenches would do the trick. :think:

Another option may be an adjustable wrench, but one that would work, even if the bolt were damaged a bit?
https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-01-120-8-Inch-Wrench/dp/B00E6TAB4G


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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #11 on: May 11, 2019, 01:14:33 AM
Thank you all for the warm welcome! :)


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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #12 on: May 11, 2019, 02:24:12 AM
Could you show me a photo of the combination whrenches?  . Im looking for things I carry easy and will help with all kinds of repairs not just my chair . I have a motorbike too :) I walk with crutches short distance like 5 10 meaters
Thank you
Sure thing, Amber.  :cheers:

Something like this set.
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Stubby-Combination-Wrench-Keeper/dp/B01EHTVZV2/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?keywords=set+tekton+wrench&qid=1557534166&s=gateway&sr=8-14

But, D_T mentioned confined spaces. I am not a mechanic by any means, but does your motor bike have a lot of recessed nuts and bolts?
Maybe a nice socket set, but with the pieces you won't need culled out?
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4-Inch-Socket-6-Point-32-Inch/dp/B00RCYX504/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?keywords=socket+set&qid=1557534097&s=gateway&sr=8-14

Not suggesting hauling everything around, but perhaps pick and choose what is needed and put together a tool bag of sorts. :)
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #13 on: May 11, 2019, 03:04:21 AM
Welcome to MTO, glad to have you here. I love my Surge too and find it incredibly useful.  Maybe something like this if the bolts are accessible. xie 23 in 1 Adjustable Multi Functional Flexible Type Wrench 7-19 mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7N4XL3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_q7H1Cb02024QD


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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #14 on: May 11, 2019, 03:11:03 AM
Thank you. I just call them normal spanners here.
Got some with my bike . I think the 1/4 sockets mentioned by someone would be easy and small to carry on my chair :) there are some things I always have with me. Insulation tape is handy to have ! Got duct tape on the bike . Also have a gas stove in the bag on my chair :) that gets used a lot . To make coffee and to heat hot water Bottels . Being in a chair not moving much I get cold.

Sure thing, Amber.  :cheers:

Something like this set.
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Stubby-Combination-Wrench-Keeper/dp/B01EHTVZV2/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?keywords=set+tekton+wrench&qid=1557534166&s=gateway&sr=8-14

But, D_T mentioned confined spaces. I am not a mechanic by any means, but does your motor bike have a lot of recessed nuts and bolts?
Maybe a nice socket set, but with the pieces you won't need culled out?
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4-Inch-Socket-6-Point-32-Inch/dp/B00RCYX504/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?keywords=socket+set&qid=1557534097&s=gateway&sr=8-14

Not suggesting hauling everything around, but perhaps pick and choose what is needed and put together a tool bag of sorts. :)


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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #15 on: May 11, 2019, 05:28:25 AM
Thank you. I just call them normal spanners here.
Got some with my bike . I think the 1/4 sockets mentioned by someone would be easy and small to carry on my chair :) there are some things I always have with me. Insulation tape is handy to have ! Got duct tape on the bike . Also have a gas stove in the bag on my chair :) that gets used a lot . To make coffee and to heat hot water Bottels . Being in a chair not moving much I get cold.
Maybe check out the LM with Coffee and SAK with Coffee threads. Coffee seems to be the second most consumed beverage by MT.o members. :D

Cool the bike came with a set! I still have a problem with remembering to call those wrench sets the U.K. name of spanners. :facepalm: :rofl:

The 1/4" socket sets are great. I've seen a few members use their LM bit extender with a 1/4" hex to 1/4" driver adapter before. I think some small socket sets include that piece.
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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #16 on: May 11, 2019, 05:45:54 AM
Hello and welcome Amber !     :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman and victorinox
Reply #17 on: May 12, 2019, 06:40:42 AM
Welcome to :MTO: Amber :cheers: Hope you can find something more to your liking to replace your spanner :tu:


 

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