Comments on: Leatherman punch-down tool

By: Alger

Alger — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:13:54 +0000

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

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:04:22 +0000

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).

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:18:34 +0000

Perfect! I will be hacking up the ol’ multitool this weekend. Great instructable!

By: Orv

Orv — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:52:02 +0000

Very cool.

You aren't a real telcom geek until you have your own punchdown tool and butt set. ;)

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:26:33 +0000

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…

By: Dax

Dax — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:40:26 +0000

I’m trying to find one of the new Leatherman Skeletools locally but everyone is sold out!

Under 4Oz, perfect for everyday carrying.

By: chupa

chupa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:17:36 +0000

leatherman charge TTi ftw

By: cyanidin

cyanidin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:04:21 +0000

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.

By: DigitalMind

DigitalMind — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:26:24 +0000

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 …

By: strider_mt2k

strider_mt2k — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:56:12 +0000

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.

By: dax

dax — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:07:05 +0000

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

By: ex-parrot

ex-parrot — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:02:38 +0000

putty knives and very thin screwdrivers also do this acceptably.

By: Aaron Andrusko

Aaron Andrusko — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:49:29 +0000

Stunning!