Leatherman Super Surge Part 7 : Adding A Package Opener
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I have always wanted a package opener from the Wingman/Rev on the Leatherman Surge. Unfortunately, it is not a direct fit. I decided to modify one to fit the T-shank adapter of the Surge. In the end, it worked out pretty well.
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If u were smart ud mass produce these an make tens of thousands . Id buy multiple even if they were 100$.
I don't what's more crazy, you doing all that work for a package opener or me watching, intently!
Lol. I hear ya.
Love the opener. Crazy to think that Leatherman doesn’t offer customer mods from the factory. Every person doesn’t need every tool. To be able to mix and match tools from different models would be a game changer. Seems like a really lucrative direction to go. Even to offer only limited mods so not to impose on other models would be fine too.
I wholeheartedly agree. Why they don’t allow mixing and matching is beyond me
That package opener is the best I have seen and, in my opinion, should be up front with the main deployment tools, possibly displacing the can opener. Today, we open more boxes and packages than we do can's of food/oil.
Great work, great video!
This really is genius Ben. There are no doubt many different tools that could utilize the blade exchanger. Leatherman really should take note here!
Been trying to think of other implements that might work with this.
@@txtoolcrib Perhaps a magnetic telescopic rod for retrieving hard to get bolt and screws, or a retrieval hook of some sort?
I was thinking that the blade exchanger could be used to accept special scraper bits. I was thinking about reprofiling an old jigsaw blade for this purpose. The bimetal steel would allow you to do a little prying without worrying about snapping.
Just got my Leatherman K4 today. 😊👍. Love it.
It is the one FREE series of tools that I like as well.
Darn it 😭 After seeing this mod, it made more motivate to save up for LM Surge.
Nice job I wish Leatherman would put that package opener on more of their tools I love it on the Wingman but wish it was on the Wave maybe I’ll do what you did thanks
Let me know how it turns out. I really like this on mine.
I would love to see you make a micro ratchet that fits into the bit driver as a ratcheting extension.🤔
I would have to find on that would be viable, most of them are way too bulky in my opinion.
Well I was going to say that I know the perfect ratchet. It's a part of my EDC Ben. Been carrying this Husky model for over 20 years in my pocket. Perhaps you can find old stock. Here is the online info I was able to track down on it. Very affordable. Glad I bought a spare. Sorry I didn't buy a few extra. They always discontinue my favorite tools.
In all of my searching. I have never found a smaller, more fine tooth ratchet made by any other manufacturer. There is a slightly more robust Gear Wrench ratchet of the same design. It is definitely bigger but should work just as well if not better. I would imagine that you can find it online still. Lowes stopped carrying the Gear Wrench micro ratchet.
Finally I own a Kobalt micro ratchet set. It's cheap and pretty much as capable as the other two but it doesn't have knurled thumb drive crowns to aid in operating the ratchet. Making it the least favorite of the 3 I own. You should also be able to find it at Lowes or online. I saw a set recently in store.
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You’re pretty good with the Dremel !
Years of metalwork experience my friend. No substitute for time.
Just use the can opener, it works well enough for me on the rare occasion I don't feel like just using my knife and proper technique.
You can always sharpen it a bit more to make it easier if ned be buy it's never been an issue with my fuse or PST.
Have you ever tried to use this package opener before?
Hey Ben that's a awesome package opener on your suge good idea 👍😍
Thank you, it ended up working well I think.
Yeah, maybe next he'll make something that opens cans and bottles
I am really enjoying watching each episode. Keep the videos coming 👍👍
Thank you.
Awesome! Looks like it works excellently. How easy is it to open/close it? Maybe you can include a quick shot of you deploying the package opener in a future video? Would love to see that.
Keep up the great work!
It works pretty good. Opens pretty easily one handed (left handed). I will definitely show it later on.
Yeah, now all you need is to keep Victorinox tweezers, pen, and toothpick in the scales. XD I am honestly sooo jealous you devoted the time to modding your favorite multi-tool.
I have been thinking of a way to add a straight pin that would actually hold well. As far as the tweezers and toothpicks, I carry them separately on my keychain (the only keychain tools I have so far).
@@txtoolcrib MeZillch had a little rubber band on his Leatherman Micra to hold his pin
i love the wingman package opener. It is an almost drop-in for the Rebar. You only have to grind the nail-catch spine of the package opener a little, and it fits like a dream. Plus the Rebar has fantastic ergonomics compared to the Wingman.
Great video, as always. Nice job with the grinding. The package opener looks great in there! :D
Thank you, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
I just ordered a leatherman super tool 300 black oxide version
Nice!
Looks pretty good!!!
Not too shabby.
I love that ideas! I would use the package opener way more often than the saw and file.
Would you consider making me one at the right price?
Would an old radial saw blade work for any future Super Surge mods?
Sorry for the late response. Yeah I’m sure it would be ideal actually.
thought you were going to drill a hole into the T-shank for the holder lock LOL
That is awesome! That worked out well. I am waiting on a set of Vampire Pliers so I can take apart a Rebar. I am going to add the package opener to a Rebar. One of the very best tools Leatherman has ever made is that package opener. Why do you think it is only on the Wingman/Rev? Many people want it but yet they say we can't have it.
The Vampliers are great! I don't know why this implement isn't on more tools. I am firm believer that this should be on multiple different models.
To take apart a Rebar or Supertool 300. If you have Two Skeletools. The teeth on those plier heads mesh perfectly with the teeth of the special fasteners. You only need to be careful of scratching the finish while loosening or tightening. I had great results tightening my Super Tool 300 this way.
I'll bet lots of people have ended up in emergency rooms after having cut themselves trying to open up those blister packs, not to mention damaging the item contained within. That package cutter tool, you modified is a great tool for (almost) totally eliminating either of those possibilities ( I did get holding hand a bit one time with the package opener, but it was nothing compared to what a sharp 3 or 4 inch blade would've done). Great job on the fine grinding and filing work, Ben. That came out excellent.
Thank you very much. I think this is one of the best implements to come out on a multi tool in recent years, though it has been a while now. I'm really surprised that it is not implemented into more multi tools on the market.
Or just be careful with your knife, (like you should be).
I love your build so far and I'm thinking of doing something like this but loaded for what I need. The idea I am having is about the thank. I really think that might be the key if you want to expand the surge. The downside would be carrying all the extra bits. Some of us are used to having alot in our sheaths already so for some it might not be so bad. What do you think about putting tshanks on more tools for ease of loading?
Nice Job -- you need to go to the patent office right now and sell the patent for the package opener to Leatherman.
Right!?!
@@txtoolcrib I think great ideas should be rewarded. I'd do it. Then again it could already be in the works on their side.... Who knows
They already have a patent for a package opener.
Great job 👍 The Super Surge keeps getting better! What about a multitool with multiple blade holders like that and having a bunch of different implements? I don't think that a knife in that holder would be solid enough to trust, what do you think?
I don't think a knife would hold up well like that either. Though I have seen it done. Seems like it would be a bit dangerous to me.
I got a question,what is the blade steel on the Leatherman surge
Just a thought,
The same as If you would have to change the saw to a file and thus have to both carry the file and spend time changing it.
Why not fabricate a file and replace the knife, given that a stand alone knife would be better. Carrying a stand alone knife in sure most people in trades would do that Anyway?
Why? I’ve always used the can / bottle opener to open packages!
super
Now you need a 154CM blade!
Yes I do!
Ok Ben, how much you want for the Super Surge?
I hadn’t even considered selling it.
A better question would be, how much are you offering?
Just kidding, I’m sure if I paid you for the time you put into it, it would be quite expensive! But the process should go a lot smoother after you make more. 😉
If I took the dremel with the barrel attachment and put it on slowest speak and inserted it for pleasure would it hurt my rearend ?asking for a friend.
Ahhh.. I have the Dremel 4000. On the setting of 5 and the rubber bit for accepting sanding drums. I am certain that inserting it into one's delicate "prison purse" would most certainly cause something akin to rug burn. You might try making a flap wheel out of charmin and buff it for your pleasure.
Hey so this is off topic but. I'm looking into the victorinox bit wrench and an edc bit ratchet. Can you tell me how the bit wrench holds up? Thank you!
I don’t have a ton of experience with their bit wrench. I will say that, with my limited experience with it, it has held up quite well.
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Thanks.
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Lol
The Surge has a serrated blade, you can't use that?
I could, I could also use the knife blade. The question is, why would I want to when there is a dedicated tool I can use that works better than either one of them?
Can i purchase a package opener from you?
I am so jealous .. I want a package opener on my surge 😢
I'm so glad to finally get this done.
Any plans on selling the t shank package opener?
How much does a man have to pay u for u to make him 1 of these??
Hey Ben, great videos! If I may ask, do you know where i could buy parts for them. I may be one of the few ppl that love the Rev, great for the casual use but I wish it had interchangeable bits. Thanks in advance and keep up the great vids
Go on Google and search for "parts for upgrade/repair leatherman multitools".
It will give a link for Loki's thread in the multi-tool forum. He sells individual Leatherman parts. I bought Wave scissors, a Rebar awl, and even wrenches to take apart tools with knurled screws (Rebar, Core, PST etc).
@@bilakos1987 Thank you for the help!
You can also check eBay. Parts for multi tools are sold on there all the time as well.
How to make me one
You need a job at Leatherman in R&D, I just don't know if they can afford you.
add a ferro rod onto it
Where? It’s not out of the question, just don’t know exactly how I could integrate it effectively.
Anyone else here squinting cause they didn’t put on safety glasses prior to the cutting and grinding?
If u were smart ud mass produce these an make tens of thousands . Id buy multiple even if they were 100$.
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It took a little bit of work, but it came out great.