I just spent a little time dropping in some new ethernet jacks in my workshop tonight and stumbled on this handy little leatherman mod. I used the real thing, but I don’t usually keep one on me. [bluebomb] modded the giant redundant screwdriver on his wave to become a non-impact punch down tool.
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
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 6:56 am on Mar 11th, 2008 by strider_mt2k
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 9:26 am on Mar 11th, 2008 by DigitalMind
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 10:04 am on Mar 11th, 2008 by cyanidin
leatherman charge TTi ftw
Posted at 10:17 am on Mar 11th, 2008 by chupa
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 11:40 am on Mar 11th, 2008 by Dax
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 1:26 pm on Mar 11th, 2008 by Jeff
Very cool.
You aren’t a real telcom geek until you have your own punchdown tool and butt set. ;)
Posted at 7:52 pm on Mar 11th, 2008 by Orv
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 7:04 pm on Mar 16th, 2008 by Nick
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 4:13 pm on Mar 17th, 2008 by Alger
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Posted at 2:49 am on Mar 11th, 2008 by Aaron Andrusko