Sleeve for Leatherman Surge file / saw, & more

Kampfer · **on:** February 08, 2014, 06:00:49 PM

The sleeve comes with Surge is weak and it is not cover by their warranty.
So I am going to show you how to make one that fit your need with duct tape.

The finish product is 2" wide, it will not fit into you Surge sleeve.
I carry it in my M4 magazine/iPhone pouch.

What you need to start: Duct tape, electrical tape, ruler, scissors, sharpie.

Step 1: Start with a little over 7" of duct tape

Kampfer · **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:02:44 PM

Step 2: place 2 pieces of electrical tape over the duct tape, sticky side to sticky side. place them carefully. If you mess it up, you will need to start over.

Kampfer · **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:03:42 PM

Step 3: fold the tape along its middle.

Kampfer · **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:05:15 PM

Step 4: cut the OPEN end, so the remaining part of tape is about 3.25" long.

Kampfer · **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:06:07 PM

At this point, your basic sleeve for just the file & saw blade is completed.

Kampfer · **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:07:45 PM

Step 5: Start with another piece of duct tape, about 3" long. Place a piece of electrical tape (trimmed cut to 0.5" wide) over.
sticky side to sticky side

Kampfer · **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:11:35 PM

Step 6: trim it down to have 2" of electrical tape at one end, 1" duct tape at the other.

Kampfer · **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:13:24 PM

Step 7: attach it to the sleeve we completed earlier, line up the electrical tape with the bottom of sleeve, then fold it over.

Kampfer · **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:15:57 PM

Step 8: Completed! Insert file, saw blades, long bit into the sleeve.

Use sharpie to blacken the edge if you feel it is necessary.
Use more duct tape to enforce the sleeve if you feel it is necessary.

Kampfer · **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2014, 06:24:42 PM

If you wish to carry a mini eyeglass screwdriver bit with you, you can do so by repeating step 5,6 & 7.

You might ask why would you want to carry a eyeglass screwdriver bit when the New Surge has no small bit holder.
Because you still can use the small bit without the holder!

Aloha · **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:02:56 AM

Very nice. I'll have to make one soon. Thanks Lam.k

enki_ck · **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2014, 06:01:36 PM

Thanks for the tutorial. Nice use of duct tape.

detron · **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2014, 07:56:07 PM

very nice! I love it!

ducttapetech · **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:16:26 PM

Very nice!

I approve this thread.

nader elhayek · **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2014, 07:06:32 PM

First post on this forum, absolutley amazing and innovative. Best thing is you dont need any special tools or skills- just good old duct tape!

Kampfer · **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2014, 07:29:17 PM

Thank you and welcome.

RT1969 · **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:58:07 AM

There is no substitute for duct tape!

Good and clear DIY-post. Might even be usable for other stuff. Thank you very much!

Kampfer · **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2014, 01:48:43 AM

Here are photos of finish product, it is containing the Surge file, 4 Bosch metal saw blades, a MUT long bit and a eyeglasses screw bit from Wave.

SublimetalMsG · **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:32:34 AM

I keep mine in the wallet when it goes I'm making this one

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Kampfer · **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:42:06 AM

Quote from: SublimetalMsG on February 13, 2014, 10:32:34 AM

I keep mine in the wallet when it goes I'm making this one

The one came with Surge? I suggest you enforce it with electrical tape.
I tried keep the blades in wallet but it doesn't work for me, I use a ultra light / thin wallet.

SublimetalMsG · **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2014, 11:15:42 AM

Yeah I have a dockers wallet a leather hipster type its not as thick as a regular wallet as long as you don't carry unnecessary cards. Its square like a,napkin I like though and I will do that with the tape to reinforce it.

sawman · **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2014, 04:35:17 PM

This is very useful. Thanks for posting

Toolslinger · **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2014, 01:45:24 AM

Awesome idea. Going to experiment with this to make one to carry all of my accessories.

Agonistes · **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2014, 02:11:06 AM

since my factory sleeve sits pretty neatly in the skinth i haven't experienced too much wear yet, but i'm still robbing a bit of gaffe tape from my secret roll to make something like this for when it does. it's very cool, what you have made.

Kampfer · **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2014, 01:33:33 AM

Remade. New and improved.

Toolslinger · **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2014, 01:45:23 AM

Quote from: Lam.Kampfer on March 03, 2014, 01:33:33 AM

Remade.

Looks like you made it into a fold-over style to carry extra blades? Or is it just a cover?

Kampfer · **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2014, 01:49:21 AM

I added a large flap to cover the entire sleeve, keep the t-shank at bay.
And it slides in n out easier without interfering with other items, this case, the Croc.

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