Question abou t leathman modding.

P-11 shooter · **on:** December 25, 2008, 01:23:59 AM

I remember reading somewhere that there are people on here with the tools and inclination to modify Leatherman tools. I have a EDC Pulse that's been around a while. It would be really cool to replace the small screwdriver blade that broke off and replace the "seasoned" scissors and file.

1. is there anywhere to get Leatherman replacement parts? (like SOG)

2. I'm assuming the first answer is no I guess I'd have to buy a "parts tool" to take stuff off of.

3. What size bit do I need to take apart an original Wave? I'd like to loosten the screw on the one side so I can actually rotate out the large screwdriver. I'd also like to replace the 3 really thin screwdriver blades with 2 thicker ones like in my pulse. Possibly change the scissors to ones like the pulse as well.

Is any of this possible at all, or am i talking "crazy talk?"

DaveK · **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2008, 01:33:44 AM

You're right I'm afraid that you can't buy replacement parts for Leatherman tools, so a "donor" tool would be the way to go. Alternatively you could try sending a PM to Kwakster on here, he may be able to source some parts for you.

A tip that will help dismantling your Pulse. Purchase a couple of Leatherman Kick pocket clips, as they can be used as spanners to turn those knurled screws that hold it together.

To get your old Wave open, these work really well.

I'm not sure about the Wave mod(s) you're suggesting, but someone will be along who will know soon, I'm sure!

donvito · **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2008, 01:36:16 AM

What DaveK said, and you can always send em back for warranty repair. Since they probably have some sentimental value I say "retire" the old tools and buy new ones (always a great excuse for getting new toys)

P-11 shooter · **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2008, 01:42:33 AM

Quote from: donvito on December 25, 2008, 01:36:16 AM

What DaveK said, and you can always send em back for warranty repair. Since they probably have some sentimental value I say "retire" the old tools and buy new ones (always a great excuse for getting new toys)

Yeah. it definately has sentimental value. I don't really want to retire it because I finally got it "done broke in good"

I like the idea of buying more though. Come to think of it, I could probably use a ST200 to go with my Pulse

DaveK · **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2008, 01:58:29 AM

Quote from: P-11 shooter on December 25, 2008, 01:42:33 AM

Quote from: donvito on December 25, 2008, 01:36:16 AM
What DaveK said, and you can always send em back for warranty repair. Since they probably have some sentimental value I say "retire" the old tools and buy new ones (always a great excuse for getting new toys)

Yeah. it definately has sentimental value. I don't really want to retire it because I finally got it "done broke in good"

I like the idea of buying more though. Come to think of it, I could probably use a ST200 to go with my Pulse

And so it begins.....

Any minute now people will chime in with "get a Swisstool", or a Surge, or a Core, or a SOG Power Assist, etc.. Advice is great, but the problem is, you'll probably end up buying them all

donvito · **Reply #5 on:** December 25, 2008, 02:01:38 AM

Oh sweet Swiss Tool can't forget the ST get the X model I find the need for scissors all the time zzz. Personally looking at the present Leatherman line up I have to say Charge tti is a sweet choice as well, here we say when in doubt buy both and since I have had the ST-X for years I'm only missing the Charge, or am I?