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nelly1974 · **on:** February 25, 2009, 05:08:55 PM

Hello fello multi tool fanatics.
I have gotten the itch to start modding my leatherman multis, I managed to get my hands on security torx for the lm charge and surge but have found nothing to remove the odd bolts on the kick and blast multis. Does any one have these tools to remove these and some spare lm kick parts? I would be very interested.
Thanks

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:03:36 AM

Can't help with any parts, but I believe that using 2 Kick pocket clips as wrenches will undo those knurled screws for you.

nelly1974 · **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:05:19 AM

do you know that for certain?
it would be worth it if it works.

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:07:14 AM

Quote from: nelly1974 on February 26, 2009, 12:05:19 AM

do you know that for certain?
it would be worth it if it works.

I'm assuming all the knurled screws on the blast etc are the same size so yes.

DaveK, Bob or Neil will confirm for certain though.

nelly1974 · **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:15:54 AM

thank you sir, for taking the time to respond to my question.

now if anyone can provide some parts for purchace.

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:07:17 AM

FYI: The Kick pocket clips will work on the knurled screws used for the blade pivots (which are the ones you'll be removing to do your mod work) The knurled screws used for the plier pivot are just a bit larger, and the pocket clip won't fit them.

nelly1974 · **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:17:52 AM

what can i use on those?

Leatherman123 · **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:19:34 AM

Out of curiosity, what would you mod there? LOL

nelly1974 · **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:25:34 AM

possibly my tti.
i ordered 2 clips for 20 bucks right before i was told it wouldnt be enough to remove all the parts.
this is getting pricey already.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:27:29 AM

The pocket clips are for the knurled screws, not the tamper proof "security" torx bits! LOL The two security torx bits can be used to disassemble the whole Charge TTi! You need two security torx bits by the way!

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:28:56 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on February 26, 2009, 01:27:29 AM

The pocket clips are for the knurled screws, not the tamper proof "security" torx bits! LOL The two security torx bits can be used to disassemble the whole Charge TTi! You need two security torx bits by the way!

I'm pretty sure he knew that as he has already mentioned the bits.

nelly1974 · **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:29:35 AM

i have those. got a whole set of security bits from harbor freight for 5 bucks.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:31:58 AM

Quote from: Benner on February 26, 2009, 01:28:56 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on February 26, 2009, 01:27:29 AM
The pocket clips are for the knurled screws, not the tamper proof "security" torx bits! LOL The two security torx bits can be used to disassemble the whole Charge TTi! You need two security torx bits by the way!

I'm pretty sure he knew that as he has already mentioned the bits.

Yeah, but the discussion was about the tamper proof torx bits and I asked what would you mod there; and he said my TTi!

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:40:17 AM

Agreed, I wouldn't think you would need to remove the bigger knurled screws where the plier attaches. (on your Kick or Blast) $:-\$

nelly1974 · **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:42:08 AM

Quote from: J-sews on February 26, 2009, 01:40:17 AM

Agreed, I wouldn't think you would need to remove the bigger knurled screws where the plier attaches. (on your Kick or Blast) $:-\$

your probably right.
soooooooo... about those spare parts...

Leatherman123 · **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:45:44 AM

I may be doing a mod from a Blast I got cheap on eBay.. What are you look for exactly?

nelly1974 · **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:50:54 AM

the phillips screwdriver for my tti and maybe the long flat head.

J-sews · **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:52:16 AM

Quote from: nelly1974 on February 26, 2009, 01:42:08 AM

Quote from: J-sews on February 26, 2009, 01:40:17 AM
Agreed, I wouldn't think you would need to remove the bigger knurled screws where the plier attaches. (on your Kick or Blast) $:-\$

your probably right.
soooooooo... about those spare parts...

It's frustrating trying to find spare parts for Leatherman mods. Several of us have tried.

One good option is to use SOG parts, which are readily available. Member jzmtl added a SOG file to his Leatherman Fuse recently:

Link: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,8895.0.html

Leatherman123 · **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:52:51 AM

I'll let you know..

nelly1974 · **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:03:58 AM

It's frustrating trying to find spare parts for Leatherman mods. Several of us have tried.

One good option is to use SOG parts, which are readily available. Member jzmtl added a SOG file to his Leatherman Fuse recently:

Link: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,8895.0.html

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hey thanks for the link. do you know if all the parts are interchangable?

and leatherman123
i'd apreciate that.

DaveK · **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:16:03 AM

It is possible to remove the knurled screws using pliers. I us ethe Kick pocket clips where possible, but for the other sizes I use a LM Crunch to clamp one side, and find that the grooves in the Charge plier head match pretty well to the "teeth" on the screws. You have to go really slowly as you get minimum grip, and it's very easy to damage the screws, but it can be done with some patience.

nelly1974 · **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:44:33 AM

"patience"

MAN i wish i had me some of that!

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:48:18 AM

Well you need to get some or your multi will be all scratched and dented

Another thing to remember is that the screws are held with loctite, so you need to apply a fair bit of steady pressure to break that at first. That's where I always slip if I'm going to. After that it's just a case of slow and steady.

Oh - and make sure you remember the order all the parts need to put back, I dare say you'll be surprised how many there are

nelly1974 · **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:59:02 AM

thanks dave.
i'll be sure to post pics of my destroye.... er, modded tti.

DaveK · **Reply #24 on:** February 26, 2009, 03:01:01 AM

Quote from: nelly1974 on February 26, 2009, 02:59:02 AM

thanks dave.
i'll be sure to post pics of my destroye.... er, modded tti.

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