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Leatherman Bond Owners Club

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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #540 on: July 31, 2021, 05:09:06 AM
After some derping around with pivot tension, I've got this just where I want it. The tools don't open without some serious flinging, but one quick bonk, and it's all right there and ready to go.


There must be something better I could be doing with my time.

I know this makes the blade come out a tiny bit as well, but when you're misusing a tool like I am, your safety becomes your own responsibility.


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #541 on: July 31, 2021, 04:25:36 PM
Good job on the tension tweaking, Jothra :tu: I have done similar with mine and need to add some of the things that you have as well :dd: :like:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #542 on: August 01, 2021, 10:07:08 PM


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #543 on: August 01, 2021, 10:52:34 PM
I got a Bond awhile ago, and rather than struggle disassembling it with a couple pairs of pliers, I waited for purpose-made tools to arrive from Russia (they took awhile, but arrived early!) Now I have a Bond with some extra Rebar tools I've had in the closet for years.

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I'm actually really surprised this fits so comfortably.

The tool closes properly. There is soft, loose clumping on everything but the main blade, which makes it very easy to get everything out. The main blade opens independently from the rest. I didn't have to add any extra washers (in fact, I have some left over.)

Here is the exact order of all the internal parts in this build:

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Left side, top to bottom: awl, large screwdriver, scissors, file, saw (there are no washers in this side at all.)
Right side, top to bottom: washer, medium screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, can/bottle opener, washer, main blade, washer.

This was fun, and will make a vanishingly small satchel-carry backup multi-plier!


Edit to add: I just discovered that in this configuration, I can open every tool without using my fingernails. Neat!

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That looks fantastic, and I have bookmarked it for future reference. :salute:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #544 on: August 02, 2021, 01:59:09 AM
Awesome pic and carry, Steve :like:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #545 on: August 02, 2021, 05:40:15 AM
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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #546 on: August 05, 2021, 12:03:42 AM
I tried Jothra's mod, except with the lanyard loop in place of the file next to the saw. With an extra tool crammed into each handle, they were just too tight for my comfort level. I already carry a SAK with scissors, so the mod was redundant anyway. It's a neat mod for the Bond, just not for mine.  :dunno:
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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #547 on: August 09, 2021, 10:57:20 PM
They've finally got the pocket clip available in the UK at Leatherman.co.uk




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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #548 on: August 18, 2021, 06:32:49 PM




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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #549 on: August 18, 2021, 07:01:01 PM
Awesome pic and carry, Steve :like:

Powernoodle agrees.   :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #550 on: August 18, 2021, 07:04:57 PM
Excellent pics, P-Dog.  I may have missed it, but why does your file has a groove and mine doesn't?  Are you special or something?   :salute:  Diamond file mod?



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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #551 on: August 18, 2021, 07:07:46 PM
Excellent pics, P-Dog.  I may have missed it, but why does your file has a groove and mine doesn't?  Are you special or something?   :salute:  Diamond file mod?

PST file put into the Bond frame maybe?  :think:
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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #552 on: August 18, 2021, 07:53:47 PM
Yeah the PST file transplant makes sense.
« Last Edit: August 18, 2021, 09:39:54 PM by powernoodle »
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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #553 on: August 18, 2021, 09:09:27 PM
Excellent pics, P-Dog.  I may have missed it, but why does your file has a groove and mine doesn't?  Are you special or something?   :salute:  Diamond file mod?
PST file put into the Bond frame maybe?  :think:
From up-thread:
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The older PST II had the groove but newer ones don't  :tu: The reason being is that people used the groove more and it wore out quicker and people were sending them.in for warranty just to have the file fixed :ahhh So they lost the groove :D


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #554 on: August 19, 2021, 03:11:45 AM
Yes, it is a PST II diamond file :whistle: I did the mod as soon as I got the Bond :salute: Only a small bit of grinding and in she went :woohoo:

And yes, I am special  :angel: :rofl:

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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #555 on: August 20, 2021, 09:47:43 PM
Well add me to another leatherman group. Today I received my new leatherman bond which I also had engraved as well. Don't know if I'm going to keep this bad boy in the box or take it out and carry it.


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #556 on: August 20, 2021, 10:17:04 PM
Cool engraving  8) and congrats on getting one :tu: :like: :like:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #557 on: August 20, 2021, 11:08:14 PM
Cool engraving  8) and congrats on getting one :tu: :like: :like:

Thanks man


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #558 on: August 21, 2021, 04:37:55 AM
Cool engraving  8) and congrats on getting one :tu: :like: :like:
:iagree: like that very cool


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #559 on: August 24, 2021, 04:11:59 AM
OK, I goofed up. I was trying to implement Jothra's mod for adding the saw and scissors to the Bond when I chickened out and put everything back together the way it was...except I lost track of the order of the spacers on both handles. There are thick and thin spacers and I can't remember which goes where. Can someone who has disassembled their Bond give me the order of tools and spacers in each handle?
Something like:
Thin
Blade
Thin
Can opener
etc.

Thanks!
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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #560 on: August 24, 2021, 04:25:17 PM
I meant to look last night but did remember to bring the Bond with me today :cheers:

file side is
thick washer
file
lanyard ring
thick washer
large flat driver
thin washer
medium flat driver
thin washer
awl
thick washer

knife side is
thick washer
phillips driver
thick washer
can opener
thin washer
knife
thick washer

The file side is the side I had apart and I am pretty sure I got it back the way it was suppose to be but I might have a washer wrong :salute:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #561 on: August 24, 2021, 04:47:01 PM
I only have three thick washers. I think whoever assembled mine used multiple thin washers in place of some of the thick ones. :facepalm: At least now I know the correct geometry. Thanks!
Current SAKs: Explorer, SwissChamp, Handyman (modded), Climber, Super Tinker, Tinker, Woodsman (modded), Electrician, Pioneer, SwissTool, Executive, Ambassador, Champion Plus
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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #562 on: August 24, 2021, 05:26:26 PM
If I'm remembering correctly, my Bond's thick washers are also just doubled-up thin washers.


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #563 on: August 26, 2021, 05:50:53 PM
If I'm remembering correctly, my Bond's thick washers are also just doubled-up thin washers.
Well, that explains it!
I've managed to get the washers and tools into a configuration that seems to be working. I think it's as close to the factory configuration as I'll be able to get it without swapping out the saw again.
Current SAKs: Explorer, SwissChamp, Handyman (modded), Climber, Super Tinker, Tinker, Woodsman (modded), Electrician, Pioneer, SwissTool, Executive, Ambassador, Champion Plus
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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #564 on: September 13, 2021, 11:21:47 PM


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #565 on: September 14, 2021, 02:01:00 AM
:dd: :drool: :like:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #566 on: September 14, 2021, 02:01:33 AM


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #567 on: September 14, 2021, 05:35:02 AM
 :like: :tu:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #568 on: September 14, 2021, 12:33:10 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:


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Re: Leatherman Bond Owners Club
Reply #569 on: September 28, 2021, 08:53:02 PM
Used the Bond to "help" assemble some recent purchases by the "Dept. of Good Ideas" (D.o.G.I)
As is so often the case, the "D.o.G.I" failed to consult with the "Dept. of Works" (D.o.W)  :twak:

This led to much wailing  :poh: (colourful expletives) and gnashing of teeth  :rant:

Awl has "mostly" been resolved and, as an upside, the Bond has a brand new Pocket Clip  :tu:
They don't like it up 'em!


 

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