What did you use your Leatherman for today?

Tyler_ · **Reply #90 on:** July 04, 2012, 06:59:14 PM

Actually the first time I needed a bottle opener in while.

sjian · **Reply #91 on:** July 07, 2012, 05:36:21 PM

Took apart a lock on door handle to fix it.

Bensasupertool · **Reply #92 on:** July 07, 2012, 06:37:59 PM

Used the ST 300 to snug up bolts on the kitchen chairs.

gcconspiracy · **Reply #93 on:** July 08, 2012, 08:34:23 AM

Prepped a casserole almost entirely with my LM wave. Used the plain edge blade primarily, but even opened up a can or two along the way!

trouthunter · **Reply #94 on:** July 09, 2012, 02:16:55 AM

Used my Rebar to cut rope to tie down the canoe I picked up for $25 today.

David · **Reply #95 on:** July 12, 2012, 06:03:34 PM

Used the awl in the Rebar to dig out an o-ring out of a homogenizers HVA.

parnass · **Reply #96 on:** July 13, 2012, 01:03:14 AM

I brought an old high voltage power supply out to the road for garbage pickup and used the Leatherman Wave's wire cutters to snip off the power plug.

David · **Reply #97 on:** July 13, 2012, 08:35:05 AM

Used the large screwdriver on the Rebar to open a Stork control panel.

Scalyman · **Reply #98 on:** July 13, 2012, 11:30:58 AM

Used the skeletool to tighten the mirror on the work truck

Bensasupertool · **Reply #99 on:** July 13, 2012, 11:37:30 PM

Various LM tool assisted me in getting drunk.

trouthunter · **Reply #100 on:** July 14, 2012, 02:46:26 AM

My Rebar was used to take apart a harddrive for the magnets.

BCNGator00 · **Reply #101 on:** July 14, 2012, 02:58:53 AM

My wingman was used to dismantle a cheap vacuum that my laborers got pieces of carpet stuck in.

fenofedd · **Reply #102 on:** July 14, 2012, 05:11:01 PM

I used mu Blast to assemble a 3 legged BBQ set.

trouthunter · **Reply #103 on:** July 16, 2012, 12:46:55 AM

Used my Kick to open the box my Fuse came in.

gcconspiracy · **Reply #104 on:** July 16, 2012, 07:59:19 AM

Quote from: trouthunter on July 16, 2012, 12:46:55 AM

Used my Kick to open the box my Fuse came in.

Tim Leatherman's favorite use for a Leatherman... To open another Leatherman!

Clark · **Reply #105 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:33:48 PM

Charge tti to open a black Rebar.

Just want to help keep Tim happy and designing new models for me to buy.

trouthunter · **Reply #106 on:** August 19, 2012, 11:57:36 PM

Used my Rebar to repair some bench's are my wife's Day Care.

Hypnos3510 · **Reply #107 on:** August 20, 2012, 04:54:51 AM

Used my TTI to shave wood for a fire so I could make s'mores for my nieces.
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Mercury · **Reply #108 on:** August 20, 2012, 05:34:53 AM

I used my spirit to remove a clamp from the frame of my truck.

trouthunter · **Reply #109 on:** August 25, 2012, 12:20:20 AM

I used my Kick to help with fixing the topper on my truck. Strong winds last night tore it off twice. I had to to tie it down with rope and bunge cords. It is now in the dump.

trouthunter · **Reply #110 on:** October 21, 2012, 05:53:57 AM

Used my PST to open the Mailbox. Key broke in the lock

casino implosion · **Reply #111 on:** January 10, 2013, 11:56:05 PM

Used the surge flathead screwdriver as a dummy key to start a scissor lift.

Ravot · **Reply #112 on:** January 11, 2013, 08:05:20 AM

Used my p4 squirt to remove a data sim card from laptop. I just cut my nails. Easy peasy with my pocket tool.

Smaug · **Reply #113 on:** January 12, 2013, 02:15:43 AM

I used my Micra to snip open a butcher's packing paper of cod fillets. Those fillets are marinating now for the last 4 minutes (of 30) in lemon juice & salt, then, I'll coat them with olive oil and season with cayenne pepper and cumin.

I also tried (partially successful) to pick something from between my teeth with the hook tip on the nail file.

Damn, I wish Leatherman would figure out how to get toothpicks in their tools. Until that day, I can never really go without a SAK.

Smaug · **Reply #114 on:** January 13, 2013, 06:54:00 PM

I changed a couple of old light switches in my mom's house yesterday. This first one was really old; had no snap action to it at all. Bakelite enclosure and actuator. Forgive the poor lighting: the power was off for this job, so the lighting was from a small LED task light, hanging from a peg nearby.

With the cover plate taken off, here's the guts. Note the fabric/rubber insulation, and the fact that Mom painted over the screws to make sure I lack no challenge. I used the medium flat screwdriver to chisel the paint out of the groove to remove it

The wires were firmly wrapped around the screws. The needlenose on my Surge came to the rescue. Electricians generally don't use needlenose much. A lineman's pliers is their usual choice. I've done this with a scewdriver, but it is a frustrating process:

Using the #2 phillips bit driver to fix the wires under the screws of the new switch:

Phillips again, to attach/ground the switch frame to the junction box. See how the actuator is clear? I splurged for the switches with the neon bulbs inside; a nice feature in a dark room.

Flat head to attach this very pretty switch plate

I did another one too, but it was a much more recent switch and more of the same. Didn't have time to repair the dining table chair or replace the light socket on a lamp in the basement. Maybe those will be the next installment?

enki_ck · **Reply #115 on:** January 13, 2013, 07:25:59 PM

I'd be very careful working with a Leatherman around electricity, especially around old houses.

At my place (not even that old, 35 years) some of the lights aren't connected to the main switch, they are bypassed somehow.

So even when I turn the power off at the fuse box they still have power. Ask me how I know.

Always use insulated tools around electricity.

AHB · **Reply #116 on:** January 13, 2013, 08:02:46 PM

I was using my Juice S2 to rewire two new lamps. And I've spent most of my day on a ladder trying to figure out the wiring of my house..

gregozedobe · **Reply #117 on:** January 14, 2013, 12:50:22 AM

Quote from: enki_ck on January 13, 2013, 07:25:59 PM

..... So even when I turn the power off at the fuse box they still have power. Ask me how I know. Always use insulated tools around electricity.

Did you get Zapped

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DeezNittles · **Reply #118 on:** January 14, 2013, 03:14:34 AM

Used various implements on my Charge TTi to install two sets of motion detecting floodlights onto my garage... Later used the TTi to work on some lighting in the main bathroom in my house, still haven't figured that one out yet!

henryhcyap · **Reply #119 on:** January 14, 2013, 04:38:04 PM

Used my OHT to replace a ceiling fan, install the new fan blades with the Philips, trim the wires with the cutters and insert the cotter pins on the supporting bolts with the pliers.

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