Beatin' up on my Kick

[prime77]

I have decided to make my slightly modified Kick my test tool of sorts. I have tried different methods for removing the LM screws all with pretty bad results. I can't seem to get them off without "buggering" them up.  Also I tried a little something with the extra screw hole for the LM pocket clip with equally bad results as you can see. I never really like the idea of the plastic inserts on a multitool so I tried to see how much abuse they could withstand. I put the Kick in a coffee can full of bolts and screws and gave it to my son for some good shaking for five minutes. The handles as well as the stair tape held up pretty good.

[prime77]

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[hawkchucker]

I would be willing to bet they are locktighted on. Put a soldering iron on the center of the fastener before trying to remove it could help.

[J-sews]

I just know there has to be an easier way to get those darned screws out though. What must Leatherman use? I've combed the internet, looking for special sockets and drivers.

I've found big ones, but nothing small enough to work on a Leatherman.

[prime77]

I just know there has to be an easier way to get those darned screws out though. What must Leatherman use? I've combed the internet, looking for special sockets and drivers.

I've found big ones, but nothing small enough to work on a Leatherman.

I've spent hours searching the net for any sockets or drivers also with no results. 

[supratentorial]

...so I tried to see how much abuse they could withstand.

That reminds me of the iPod Nano stress test: http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/nano.ars/3

Have you tried running over it with your car?   

[Splat]

I don't know offhand the size of the heads on the LM's but you may find a 12-point socket in a metric size around 5 or 6 that might do the trick, eh?

[J-sews]

I don't know offhand the size of the heads on the LM's but you may find a 12-point socket in a metric size around 5 or 6 that might do the trick, eh?

Nope, it won't work because the little "teeth" on the Leatherman screw heads won't engage the socket. Only a perfectly matching socket will grab the screw tightly enough to turn it.

And as if it weren't difficult enough already, those assembly demons at Leatherman actually use (at least) three different sizes of knurled screws! (For the entire rest of the world, those sizes shown below roughly equate to 7mm, 6mm, and then 5mm diameter on the Micra.)