Curl mod: how to replace the awl with a micro screwdriver

[Mangyang]

This was my first mod and I am quite happy I managed to do it. The main difficulty here is that the awl is much thicker then the micro driver. So a thick stainless washer needs to be inserted to make the mod work. The diameter of the pivot is oddly between 4,5mm and 5 mm: around 4,75 mm. But I didnt measure it properly. I went with a washer with a 5 mm hole and it works very well. Sadly the washer I bought was 4,5 so I had to drill it with a 5 mm drill bit which was quite uncomfortable to perform but I was successful. removed all the burs and put it in the tool. All the tools on the picture come from a Wave. Decided to swap all the tools except the pliers to make it more appelaing to buyers since I dont intend to keep the Curl. Just needed the awl for the Wave. That will be another story…

Ps.: later I changed the order of the three inside tools. The mid size flathead should be in the middle to prevent the pliers jamming between the tools.

[Poncho65]

Sweet looking Curl and glad to see you mod it to something that works for you

[LoopCutter]

But, 🤨.  I must ask. Why trouble yourself modding a CURL to be more WAVE like. When the CURL is to be a cost reduced WAVE style tool.  And strip parts from a WAVE

Seems to defeat the costing factor.

I like you can do it, but the two tools are to similar that it takes away the why.

[Rich_SD]

I modded my Curl because I loved the thinner form factor.  I did mine a little differently than Mangyang - I removed the scissors to make room for the micro driver, then I mounted Wingman scissors in place of the file.  I also swapped the pliers with Rebar pliers (for the removable cutters) and I swapped the blade with a 154CM blade from a Charge.  So it took a Curl, Rebar, Wingman, and Charge to make my modded Curl     I still want to replace the can opener with something more useful, but nothing I want will fit.

[LoopCutter]

Thank you Rich for your explanation and reasoning!

It yet is not fully appreciated by me as I guess I think the REBAR was accepted by me as my happy tool.

The point of taking another good tool apart  to be a donor of parts and  insert into another just escapes me.

The only mods that I found good was taking a Bo tool and swapping frames with a SS model. Because you still had two tools when completed.

Or, I must say I do like Poncho’s mod using a Charge handle.   Then assembling a pocket knife /  with a tool set enhancing  the handle for his needs.

I will admit my imagination is not as sharp as yours, Poncho’s or others.   And, for that I will  respect our members efforts to create THEIR perfect MT!🌹😉👍

[LoopCutter]

I will admit!   The ReBAR could improved in my eye if it did include the file of the WAVE or Pulse. I like the Diamond  side.  Yet, my work around  is purchasing the blade kit for the Surge ($10) and remove the saw blade,  and tuck the diamond file blade in the back of the sheath. I also did that with my Bond😉

Not really a mod, just a work around for me.

And for a laugh.  I am not a scissor guy, I bought a Charge just see what the fuss was about and I had free money from an Amazon gift card.  It was maybe 6 months later that I learned that the scissor was present during a challenge.

And. Then PA was sharing his mod of a Wingman and adding a piece of shrink tubing to the scissors and later replacing it with a  Victorinox scissors,  when I remembered that my Wingman used for Lego work did also have scissors😵‍💫 totally forgot that feature with outside handle access.

[Poncho65]

Modding is usually never about pricing it will normally always cost you more to mod a tool than to leave it stock I mod to get as close to what I want or need for convenience and/or aesthetics  

Once you start modding though, it is much like accumulating MTs once you start it is hard to stop

[Poncho65]

I also have a Rebar with a Wave file (actual grinding to fit was done by Steve on that one ) and scissors, plus it is dual colors and has a Kick pocket clip

The Sky is the limit sometimes in modding and all it requires is some inspiration or imagination

[LoopCutter]

 

I  am curious, my upbringing , I being frugal, and not wasteful  was reason for the question.

[Poncho65]

I was brought up frugal as well but I don't feel it as wasteful because I do try and use the parts in something plus I am making something that suits my needs you can't make an omelet unless you break some eggs

[Rich_SD]

I will admit!   The ReBAR could improved in my eye if it did include the file of the WAVE or Pulse. I like the Diamond  side.

You're almost there... I can already feel the dark side coursing through your veins.   

I  am curious, my upbringing , I being frugal, and not wasteful  was reason for the question.

I grew up poor, so I am normally very frugal myself... but you would never know it by my posts here.   

[Mangyang]

You guys dont like to read do you? I wrote in the original post that I wanted a Wave with an awl. I did all this to spend as little as possible. I swapped a micro driver for an awl. The other tools I swapped to make the Curl more appealing to buyers because I’ll sell the modded Curl and keep the Wave with the awl which I will mod with the given tools available to suit my needs. Aniway. Whatever I do it makes sense if it makes sense to Me. I shared all the process only to help others who might need any of that information in the future because I also learn a lot from old posta on this forum. 

[LoopCutter]

 

Yes, we or I can read! Just don’t comprehend as well!

I am told it is an oldster thing, spilling out the FIRST thought that comes of my mind.

Patiences😏

[Mangyang]

Everyrhing is okay