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Tool Talk => The Mod Squad => Topic started by: SteveC on July 21, 2016, 06:50:41 PM
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Diamond file for the Rebar II. proof of concept.
I've had this Wave file for a while and had been meaning to give this a go. What was holding me back was not knowing if I could drill through the file with the drill bit I had on hand. I remembered that I had a bit my brother had given me when I helped him remodel his kitchen. We burned up a bunch of my masonry bits trying to drill through the tiles on his floor to anchor the island cabinets. Anyway he found this bit for drilling through glass tiles and gave me one. I figured I would give it a try and to my surprise it cut through the file with no problem. I drilled it from both sides. I used my dremel with a cut off disk to cut and shape and notch the file. Cleaned up on my bench grinder.
drill bit like this
(https://hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/TRUCU001/ProductLarge/GDQ.jpg)
Drilled
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4539/38392233272_f686c5ffa2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21uAeoq)DSC09250_zpsg34ifcst (https://flic.kr/p/21uAeoq) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
Marked for cutting
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4336/36276170334_6da2313dc7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XgARAE)DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1 (https://flic.kr/p/XgARAE) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4386/36970039881_28c2058452_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7QH)DSC09617_zpsprpangrr (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7QH) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
Cut and profiled
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4355/36970038981_96a6207025_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7zc)DSC09620_zpsofyfxtn9 (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7zc) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
Done
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4532/24552596888_b393379285_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCtE1)DSC09262_zpsubsxdi0b (https://flic.kr/p/DpCtE1) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
Unfortunately the regular side of this file is a bit worn out but I just wanted to see if this would work and it does. It rubs a little bit on the handle when opening and closing but not too bad.
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Words are failing to describe how awesome that is...
:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
:gimme:
Very nicely done Steve. :hatsoff:
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OK now that is what the Rebar should have been :dd:
Great mod my friend :tu:
Now to find a nice Wave file to cut down to put in my rebar :think:
I am really aggravated that LM didn't put the diamond file in the Rebar now :poh: :D
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Thanks guy's :cheers:
loki might have some, I know he did a while back anyway.
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Nice one Steve. :cheers: :cheers:
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That's what Rebar needed. Kudos to you :salute: :salute:
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OK now that is what the Rebar should have been :dd:
I am really aggravated that LM didn't put the diamond file in the Rebar now :poh: :D
The diamond file just feels sooo nice and works beautifully. The diamond file is just yummy, I don't know how else to put it... :D
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Nice! Makes rebar special.
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Thanks guy's :cheers:
loki might have some, I know he did a while back anyway.
If only I had thought to ask when I made my last order :doh:
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Sweet mod Steve :tu:
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Thanks guys :cheers:
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Nice work Steve. :tu:
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OK now that is what the Rebar should have been :dd:
That's what a lot of tools should have been.
Maybe it's time for a Rebar 2.0, or maybe 3.0, since there's a knifeless rebar around.
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OK now that is what the Rebar should have been :dd:
That's what a lot of tools should have been.
Maybe it's time for a Rebar 2.0, or maybe 3.0, since there's a knifeless rebar around.
Yes that sounds like a capital idea Sir :cheers: :D
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For fun I decided to see how the PST II file would work in the Rebar. The pivot size is the same as the Rebar. It fits and would only require slight widening of the notch for the lock although it did lock as is just not well. The other would be remove a little V section at the bottom to clear the locking bar ramp when closed. Again it works as is just sticks up a bit when closed.
I think if I was to do it again I would use the PST II file as it is much less fitting involved than the Wave file.
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For fun I decided to see how the PST II file would work in the Rebar. The pivot size is the same as the Rebar. It fits and would only require slight widening of the notch for the lock although it did lock as is just not well. The other would be remove a little V section at the bottom to clear the locking bar ramp when closed. Again it works as is just sticks up a bit when closed.
I think if I was to do it again I would use the PST II file as it is much less fitting involved than the Wave file.
...and a fish hook sharpener.... :pok:
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Like any good steak, Well done sir! :hatsoff:
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Like any good steak, Well done sir! :hatsoff:
:twak: Eating steaks well done... blasphemy!
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The only way to eat a steak is well done :D
Nice work Steve!
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Like any good steak, Well done sir! :hatsoff:
:twak: Eating steaks well done... blasphemy!
Medium well is as low as I will go as well :whistle: I like well done on most things though :D
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For fun I decided to see how the PST II file would work in the Rebar. The pivot size is the same as the Rebar. It fits and would only require slight widening of the notch for the lock although it did lock as is just not well. The other would be remove a little V section at the bottom to clear the locking bar ramp when closed. Again it works as is just sticks up a bit when closed.
I think if I was to do it again I would use the PST II file as it is much less fitting involved than the Wave file.
...and a fish hook sharpener.... :pok:
Some of the latter PST II and Pulse files lacked the hook sharpener though ;)
But I agree it would be better with the groove :tu:
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Obi1 asked me if I would mod a file and can / package opener for him. So he sent me a Wave file and a can opener . My drill bit sustained a chip in one of the blades drilling this one. It's some pretty hard steel
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1.jpg.html)
Rebar file and package opener
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09619_zpsbbaracer.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09619_zpsbbaracer.jpg.html)
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Like any good steak, Well done sir! :hatsoff:
The only way to eat a steak is well done :D
Nice work Steve!
:cheers:
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Obi1 asked me if I would mod a file and can / package opener for him. So he sent me a Wave file and a can opener . My drill bit sustained a chip in one of the blades drilling this one. It's some pretty hard steel
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1.jpg.html)
Rebar file and package opener
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09619_zpsbbaracer.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09619_zpsbbaracer.jpg.html)
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :salute:
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Obi1 asked me if I would mod a file and can / package opener for him. So he sent me a Wave file and a can opener . My drill bit sustained a chip in one of the blades drilling this one. It's some pretty hard steel
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1.jpg.html)
Rebar file and package opener
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09619_zpsbbaracer.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09619_zpsbbaracer.jpg.html)
You got mad skills Steve 8) :tu:
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If you're willing Steve, I may have to commission you to mod my PST II file....
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I would be willing M although it's very simple mod. If you have a Dremel with a cut off disk it could be done in a matter of minutes.
I test fitted again today and took some pics this time.
Here is the PST II file next to the Rebar file. Marked with black sharpy is material that would need to be removed.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4585/24552593078_c50f1e0650_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCswj)DSC09622_zpsjbsejimp (https://flic.kr/p/DpCswj) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
Here is how it fits with no mods. It actually doesn't lock like I thought but it does fit as is.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4545/24552603158_011a3c4ae7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCvw7)DSC09630_zps34macmvk (https://flic.kr/p/DpCvw7) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4533/24552605218_e79fd93741_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCw8C)DSC09623_zpsnda8aipv (https://flic.kr/p/DpCw8C) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
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I would be willing M although it's very simple mod. If you have a Dremel with a cut off disk it could be done in a matter of minutes.
I test fitted again today and took some pics this time.
Here is the PST II file next to the Rebar file. Marked with black sharpy is material that would need to be removed.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4585/24552593078_c50f1e0650_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCswj)DSC09622_zpsjbsejimp (https://flic.kr/p/DpCswj) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
Here is how it fits with no mods. It actually doesn't lock like I thought but it does fit as is.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4545/24552603158_011a3c4ae7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCvw7)DSC09630_zps34macmvk (https://flic.kr/p/DpCvw7) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4533/24552605218_e79fd93741_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCw8C)DSC09623_zpsnda8aipv (https://flic.kr/p/DpCw8C) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
That file looks more fitting to the Rebar chasis and the groove is the icing on the cake :D
If only the nailnick was on the other side :-\ but shouldn't be to hard to get out still :tu:
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I would be willing M although it's very simple mod. If you have a Dremel with a cut off disk it could be done in a matter of minutes.
I test fitted again today and took some pics this time.
Here is the PST II file next to the Rebar file. Marked with black sharpy is material that would need to be removed.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4585/24552593078_c50f1e0650_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCswj)DSC09622_zpsjbsejimp (https://flic.kr/p/DpCswj) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
Here is how it fits with no mods. It actually doesn't lock like I thought but it does fit as is.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4545/24552603158_011a3c4ae7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCvw7)DSC09630_zps34macmvk (https://flic.kr/p/DpCvw7) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4533/24552605218_e79fd93741_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpCw8C)DSC09623_zpsnda8aipv (https://flic.kr/p/DpCw8C) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
That file looks more fitting to the Rebar chasis and the groove is the icing on the cake :D
If only the nailnick was on the other side :-\ but shouldn't be to hard to get out still :tu:
I do have a cheap dremel, but no experience with the cutting aspect. I may use your pics to mark mine and give it a shot. So you do have to remove some of the little notch for it to lock right?
Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk
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Yes, you will have to make the notch bigger for it to lock and also so it can open far enough to be inline with the handle. Take your time and I think you'll be fine. The best way to mark it is to lay the Rebar file on top and use it to mark with a fine tip Sharpie. You can use a drill bit to help line up the holes while you mark it.
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Yes, you will have to make the notch bigger for it to lock and also so it can open far enough to be inline with the handle. Take your time and I think you'll be fine. The best way to mark it is to lay the Rebar file on top and use it to mark with a fine tip Sharpie. You can use a drill bit to help line up the holes while you mark it.
Cool, thanks for the info Steve :salute:
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Yes, you will have to make the notch bigger for it to lock and also so it can open far enough to be inline with the handle. Take your time and I think you'll be fine. The best way to mark it is to lay the Rebar file on top and use it to mark with a fine tip Sharpie. You can use a drill bit to help line up the holes while you mark it.
Cool, thanks for the info Steve :salute:
Just remember take off to the line then check it ;) If it isn't what you want then cut some more :cheers: Just go slow because there is no rush :D
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Yes, you will have to make the notch bigger for it to lock and also so it can open far enough to be inline with the handle. Take your time and I think you'll be fine. The best way to mark it is to lay the Rebar file on top and use it to mark with a fine tip Sharpie. You can use a drill bit to help line up the holes while you mark it.
Cool, thanks for the info Steve :salute:
Just remember take off to the line then check it ;) If it isn't what you want then cut some more :cheers: Just go slow because there is no rush :D
:tu:
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I decided to use the file from my old original PST to check to see if it would lock. I didn't want to use my diamond file but they are the same profile.
Notch
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09660_zpsaixjrjem.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09660_zpsaixjrjem.jpg.html)
Lock up
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09685_zpsidh08fzv.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09685_zpsidh08fzv.jpg.html)
I made the notch just a hair wider than the Rebar file taking a bit more off the back where the rounded portion is. The file does lock up
with just a little play. It is a really hard to deploy without a nail nick. I think it would work better to swap positions with the the knife blade. You would then have the cut out in the handle for the file and the nail nick would still be on the right side for the knife blade.
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I decided to use the file from my old original PST to check to see if it would lock. I didn't want to use my diamond file but they are the same profile.
Notch
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09660_zpsaixjrjem.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09660_zpsaixjrjem.jpg.html)
Lock up
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/Files%20leatherman/DSC09685_zpsidh08fzv.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/Files%20leatherman/DSC09685_zpsidh08fzv.jpg.html)
I made the notch just a hair wider than the Rebar file taking a bit more off the back where the rounded portion is. The file does lock up
with just a little play. It is a really hard to deploy without a nail nick. I think it would work better to swap positions with the the knife blade. You would then have the cut out in the handle for the file and the nail nick would still be on the right side for the knife blade.
The more I think about it Steve the more the swapping of the file and blade make sense :salute:
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Yes, I think that is the way to go. :cheers:
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Yes, I think that is the way to go. :cheers:
Ditto
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Bump for Obi :tu:
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Bump for Obi :tu:
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :like:
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link to pics
http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/library/Files%20leatherman?sort=3&page=1
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link to pics
http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/library/Files%20leatherman?sort=3&page=1
This album is Private.
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Thanks Z it's now public. f-ing photobucket :rant:
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/36276170334_6da2313dc7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XgARAE)DSC09615_zpsyjgzuvs1 (https://flic.kr/p/XgARAE) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4355/36970038981_96a6207025_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7zc)DSC09620_zpsofyfxtn9 (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7zc) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/36276171674_b0ca6c8413_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XgARZL)DSC09619_zpsbbaracer (https://flic.kr/p/XgARZL) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4386/36970039881_28c2058452_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7QH)DSC09617_zpsprpangrr (https://flic.kr/p/YjV7QH) by SteveC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143493499@N04/), on Flickr
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Necroing this topic but did PST/PST2 file fitted to Rebar, noticed that some play was there but would deeper nothch solve that play. Im taking today my mod PST2 to apart and thinked would it fit on to Rebar.
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Now im between 2 choices, i kinda want diamond file to Rebar but also want file and saw to Gerber Center Drive (now that challenge is coming) both requires bit work to make them to work
Only Tools Matters
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The PST/PST II file fits but has to be grinded on a little to make it work properly :salute: I have one of these files in a Blast and had to grind it similar to what would fit the Rebar :tu: due to the way it is made for the PST II it slips out of the lock even after grinding but if the tool is closed that isn't a problem, plus this type of file never locked in the tools they were designed for anyways :D
I am actually the owner of the file that Steve cut to fit now and it has been great :woohoo: it fits very well, locks up nice and it really is hard to beat the diamond file :tu: :like:
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Here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,86094.0.html) is my thread about the Blast :cheers:
It has a few pics of the file being grinded as well :tu:
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is my thread about the Blast :cheers:
It has a few pics of the file being grinded as well :tu:
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic=91796.msg2461890#msg2461890 date=1706702588[/url)
i decided to install PST2 Diamond File to Gerber Center Drive along with Rebar Saw and now CD is what it was suppose to be
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic=91796.msg2461890#msg2461890%20date=1706702588 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic=91796.msg2461890#msg2461890%20date=1706702588)