3. I still carry a leatherman sideclip.
The things are warranted for 30 years. I'll get a new one when they stop replacing mine! :)
That's not a bad idea for getting some additional mileage out of that big flathead we so seldom use.
Posted at 6:56AM on Mar 11th 2008 by strider_mt2k
4. I'm a phone technician and use these punch tools every day. It's a very good idea you've got there, and I might do the same. However when I'm stuck without my punch tool, I just use any kind of credit card / debit card, whatever ...
Posted at 9:45AM on Mar 11th 2008 by DigitalMind
5. I did this a few years ago. I took calipers and transferred the measurements of the punch down tool to the leatherman screwdriver. A small grinding tool and a steady hand, and I had a good copy of the punch down tool. The old wave I used didn't lock the screwdriver into position, so it would sometimes collapse under pressure. I am planning on doing the same with one of the replaceable bits in my new leatherman.
Posted at 10:04AM on Mar 11th 2008 by cyanidin
6. leatherman charge TTi ftw
Posted at 10:19AM on Mar 11th 2008 by chupa
7. I'm trying to find one of the new Leatherman Skeletools locally but everyone is sold out!
Under 4Oz, perfect for everyday carrying.
Posted at 11:41AM on Mar 11th 2008 by Dax
8. Stunning!
Posted at 12:42PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Aaron Andrusko
9. Paladin Tools and SOG make a multitool with an integrated 66 and 110 punch tool as well as several other spiffy data/telco tools built-in. This fact will not change my mind about doing this to my Leatherman, however...
Posted at 1:37PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Jeff
10. Very cool.
You aren't a real telcom geek until you have your own punchdown tool and butt set. ;)
Posted at 10:14PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Orv
12. Can anyone tell me how wide the screwdriver used on the leatherman is. As im thinking of trying it with a gerber (just another brand of multitool, but similar quality to leatherman from what I hear, anyway I prefer it as its easier to get to the pliers).
Posted at 7:59PM on Mar 16th 2008 by Nick
13. I've been using one of the Paladin Tolls PT-540, which as jeff mentioned has the 110 and 66 tools already there. It's been a really handy tool to have. http://www.powerplaytools.com/home.php
Posted at 4:15PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Alger
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1. wow that's freaking cool. I just bought a wave and I've used it far more than I expected to. It's heavier than I can comfortably carry in my pockets, but my jeans have a mini pocket (for change?) inside one pocket and it fits the leatherman just fine.
I'm not a network techie but this mod is still a great use for that silly screwdriver/pry
Posted at 3:07AM on Mar 11th 2008 by dax