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Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools

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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #30 on: November 15, 2017, 10:21:45 PM
Beautiful mods Breezy, thanks for sharing summaries and pics :2tu: (had seen one or two before)
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+1 Lot of excellent work Breezy :drool: Again this is an awesome thread DT :like: and yes that might be my diamond file in one of my Rebar's now :whistle: :D
thanks guys :cheers:

I also have a knifeless Squirt mod that I'd like to add here, but I can't find any pictures of it at the moment. :-[ I've also done a couple simpler mods with the Style CS/PS platform that are a little more user friendly. I'll try to get some pics uploaded soon and post some details to go with them. :salute:

There's also plenty of fun to be had with cerakote... but I didn't think those deserved their own post in this thread, so I'll sneak in a picture here. ;)



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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #31 on: November 16, 2017, 12:15:03 AM
Tool Name: keywave? Lol
Basis: Leatherman Wave
Aim: Fitting my personal needs more
Mods: Typical rebar pliers head and awl mod. Scissors modded to fit with the rebar pliers. Two keys added externally, one on top, one on bottom. Surge blade exchanger added. Retained the original large bit holder, small bit holder, and dedicated flat.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74521.new.html#new
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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #32 on: November 16, 2017, 06:01:09 AM
Tool Name: Leatherman Rebar / Diamond file mod
Basis: Chassis is Leatherman Rebar,  file from a LM Wave or PST II
Aim: To add a Diamond file to the Rebar
Mods: Use a Wave file and re-profile to fit Rebar later tried a PST file as proof of concept
Links:https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67481.msg1309095.html#msg1309095


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Now that is one great mod I might try to adopt too for my Rebar - I checked but the ST 300 file I have lying about is not diamond and that would be an excellent addition. Thanks Steve for the detailed pics :tu:
One Two Three questions - what did you use on the hard file material? Would a diamond cutting disk on a Dremel work? Did you add a nail nick or could you access the existing one well?

Thanks for the encouragement Ponch :tu: Am I right in guessing the Wave file above has found its way into your Rebar?

I used the regular Dremel cutoff disks, the non reinforced ones. No nail nick needed.


Great thread idea BTW   :like: :cheers: :tu:
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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #33 on: November 21, 2017, 08:00:39 AM
Thanks Steve :tu:

Tool Name: keywave? Lol
Basis: Leatherman Wave
Aim: Fitting my personal needs more
Mods: Typical rebar pliers head and awl mod. Scissors modded to fit with the rebar pliers. Two keys added externally, one on top, one on bottom. Surge blade exchanger added. Retained the original large bit holder, small bit holder, and dedicated flat.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74521.new.html#new
Just had a detailed look at the pics, very nicely done 386greene - thanks for sharing :tu:! What did you use to cut off the shield - Dremel?
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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #34 on: November 21, 2017, 11:32:12 AM
Thanks Steve :tu:

Tool Name: keywave? Lol
Basis: Leatherman Wave
Aim: Fitting my personal needs more
Mods: Typical rebar pliers head and awl mod. Scissors modded to fit with the rebar pliers. Two keys added externally, one on top, one on bottom. Surge blade exchanger added. Retained the original large bit holder, small bit holder, and dedicated flat.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74521.new.html#new
Just had a detailed look at the pics, very nicely done 386greene - thanks for sharing :tu:! What did you use to cut off the shield - Dremel?

Mainly a Dremel, but I also used my bench top belt sander (not safe at all!)


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #35 on: November 21, 2017, 10:50:35 PM
Tool Name: Rebar 2
Basis: Leatherman Rebar
Aim:  To make the Rebar better suit my day to day life
Mods:  Added scissors in, a diamond file to replace the regular file and sharpened the can opener to to a package opener
EDIT: I also added the pivot of a LM Kick so I could have a pocket clip option if I wanted
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67409.0.html Stupid Photobucket :rant:

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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #37 on: November 22, 2017, 08:01:52 AM
Here's my Rebar II  mod  thread  :tu:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,57377.msg1033900.html#msg1033900

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Thanks Steve. I detect an ever-so-slight similarity to Ponch's Rebar 2 (apart from the diamond file refinement)... Given the timeline, yours must have been the earlier (or original)? :think:
About thinning the can opener - about how much did you need to take off?
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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #38 on: November 22, 2017, 12:16:42 PM
Steve's predates mine :salute: I also had a couple other peoples Rebars to go by as well :tu: :like:


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #39 on: November 22, 2017, 02:30:08 PM
Here's my Rebar II  mod  thread  :tu:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,57377.msg1033900.html#msg1033900

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Thanks Steve. I detect an ever-so-slight similarity to Ponch's Rebar 2 (apart from the diamond file refinement)... Given the timeline, yours must have been the earlier (or original)? :think:
About thinning the can opener - about how much did you need to take off?

 I definitely wasn't the first to put scissors in the Rebar   :tu:   

    I didn't measure how much I took off but it wasn't a lot  1/32" or less.


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #40 on: November 23, 2017, 08:19:41 AM
I stuffed a ton of things into a juice..


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #41 on: November 23, 2017, 01:08:51 PM
Very nice, thanks for sharing! :tu:

Would you care to add a few details as per original post? It would be especially interesting to know where you got extraneous items from and what you had to do to them to make them fit.
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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #42 on: November 23, 2017, 03:01:37 PM
I stuffed a ton of things into a juice..

you sure got all the Juice out of the tool with those mods!   :salute:  :rofl:
My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #43 on: November 23, 2017, 03:06:18 PM
Very nice, thanks for sharing! :tu:

Would you care to add a few details as per original post? It would be especially interesting to know where you got extraneous items from and what you had to do to them to make them fit.

 :facepalm: sorry I missed the first post.. I will start again.


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #44 on: November 23, 2017, 03:07:19 PM
I stuffed a ton of things into a juice..

you sure got all the Juice out of the tool with those mods!   :salute:  :rofl:

Hey that gives me a name. I am going to call her "juicy".


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #45 on: November 23, 2017, 06:23:45 PM
Tool Name: Juicy 
Basis: Leatherman Juice CS4
Aim: Basically to squeeze in as much functional tools as possible.
Mods: Original scales and rivets were removed. Knife blade shortened to accommodate the larger flathead as a pry tool in the same tool bay. A selection of rather random tools from some micra knockoffs. Only acceptable quality tools were picked. All tools have their individual lock bar to hold them in place. Currently using screw (M3) and nuts, its a little undersized but it hasn’t cause any problems yet. Non generic tools added- Eye glass screw drivers ( both flathead and Philips ), sim card extraction tool, nail file, mini pry tool, No.1 philips screw driver, cap lifter and awl combi tool, tweezer.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73731.0.html



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Reply #46 on: November 23, 2017, 06:36:48 PM
Tool Name: Juicy 
Basis: Leatherman Juice CS4
Aim: Basically to squeeze in as much functional tools as possible.
Mods: Original scales and rivets were removed. Knife blade shorted to accommodate the larger flathead as a prytool in the same tool bay. A selection of rather random tools from some micra knockoffs. Only acceptable quality tools were picked. All tools have their individual lock bar to hold them in place. Currently using screw (M4) and nuts, its a little undersized but it hasn’t cause any problems yet. Non generic tools added- Eye glass screw drivers ( both flathead and Philips ), sim card extraction tool, nail file, mini pry tool, No.1 philips screw driver, cap lifter and awl combi tool, tweezer.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73731.0.html

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Wow... thanks Sam, much appreciated!

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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #47 on: November 23, 2017, 09:27:08 PM
Tool Name: Juicy 
Basis: Leatherman Juice CS4
Aim: Basically to squeeze in as much functional tools as possible.
Mods: Original scales and rivets were removed. Knife blade shortened to accommodate the larger flathead as a pry tool in the same tool bay. A selection of rather random tools from some micra knockoffs. Only acceptable quality tools were picked. All tools have their individual lock bar to hold them in place. Currently using screw (M3) and nuts, its a little undersized but it hasn’t cause any problems yet. Non generic tools added- Eye glass screw drivers ( both flathead and Philips ), sim card extraction tool, nail file, mini pry tool, No.1 philips screw driver, cap lifter and awl combi tool, tweezer.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73731.0.html



yeah, now that tool it's like the "Golden Ticket" from Charlie's Chocolate Factory.
Awesome!!  :o

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My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #48 on: November 24, 2017, 11:05:31 PM
Tool Name: Rebar and Supertool 300
Basis: Rebar and Supertool 300
Aim: swapping BO and SS parts out to make dual colored tools
Mods: swapped the tools, pivots, plier heads and handles around to make these tools both BO and SS
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74755.0.html

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Reply #49 on: November 24, 2017, 11:29:57 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #50 on: November 25, 2017, 02:11:07 AM
Tool Name: Juicy 
Basis: Leatherman Juice CS4
Aim: Basically to squeeze in as much functional tools as possible.
Mods: Original scales and rivets were removed. Knife blade shortened to accommodate the larger flathead as a pry tool in the same tool bay. A selection of rather random tools from some micra knockoffs. Only acceptable quality tools were picked. All tools have their individual lock bar to hold them in place. Currently using screw (M3) and nuts, its a little undersized but it hasn’t cause any problems yet. Non generic tools added- Eye glass screw drivers ( both flathead and Philips ), sim card extraction tool, nail file, mini pry tool, No.1 philips screw driver, cap lifter and awl combi tool, tweezer.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73731.0.html



yeah, now that tool it's like the "Golden Ticket" from Charlie's Chocolate Factory.
Awesome!!  :o

 :like: :like:

I have googled , but I have absolutely no idea what that means..  :D


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #51 on: November 25, 2017, 02:20:22 AM

yeah, now that tool it's like the "Golden Ticket" from Charlie's Chocolate Factory.
Awesome!!  :o

 :like: :like:

I have googled , but I have absolutely no idea what that means..  :D
Look here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BUIlKbZKha0
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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #52 on: November 25, 2017, 03:39:22 PM
Tool Name: Wave R (Ruggedised)
Basis: Leatherman Wave
Aim: Making a ruggedised version of the Wave along the lines of my Surge R.
Mods:: removed scissors and both large and small bit drivers (these went into my Rebar VX), added the Rebar's fixed Phillips and small screwdriver (trimmed down to fit) as well as an awl fashioned out of another small Rebar screwdriver (courtesy of Breezy12 :hatsoff:). The plier head rest tabs in both handles has to be removed by twisting them off and grinding away the remains.
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51510.msg1577728.html#msg1577728, https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51510.msg1589620.html#msg1589620


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #53 on: November 25, 2017, 04:13:52 PM
Sweet Wave DT :tu: :like: :like:


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Reply #54 on: November 25, 2017, 04:20:37 PM
Thanks Ponch :hatsoff:

Hmmm... a bi-colour Wave... :think: :think: :think:
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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #55 on: November 25, 2017, 05:26:03 PM
Thanks Ponch :hatsoff:

Hmmm... a bi-colour Wave... :think: :think: :think:

 :drool: :drool: :drool:


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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #56 on: November 25, 2017, 07:24:49 PM


it does indeed look beastly

that I  :like:  a lot!
My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #57 on: December 02, 2017, 10:34:03 AM
Update of
Tool Name: Wave R (Ruggedised)
Basis: Leatherman Wave
Aim: Making a ruggedised version of the Wave along the lines of my Surge R.
Mods:: removed scissors and both large and small bit drivers (these went into my Rebar VX), added the Rebar's fixed Phillips and small screwdriver (trimmed down to fit) as well as an awl fashioned out of another small Rebar screwdriver (courtesy of Breezy12 :hatsoff:). The plier head rest tabs in both handles has to be removed by twisting them off and grinding away the remains.
UPDATE: Swapped the plain and serrated edge blades for those of a Charge (better steel PE blade and SE blade with ground cutting hook).
Links: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51510.msg1577728.html#msg1577728, https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51510.msg1589620.html#msg1589620



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Re: Showcase: Mods to plier-based multitools
Reply #58 on: December 02, 2017, 12:10:22 PM
That Wave R sure is a looker, DT :dd: :like: :like:


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Reply #59 on: December 02, 2017, 12:43:42 PM
That Wave R sure is a looker, DT :dd: :like: :like:
Thanks :tu:

I also now have a spare Wave file to play around with ;) :think:

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