Sometimes, you just have to see whether something can be done. Such is the case with [ToolTechGeek]’s flat-pack metal multi-tool build. Can an entire multi-tool be made with only flat pieces of laser-cut metal and fasteners? It would seem so, yes. And quite nicely, too, as you’ll see in the video after the break.
[ToolTechGeek] started by designing all the parts in Inkscape, and then made a few 3D printed versions to check fitment before committing to laser-cut metal. Once they had the pieces cut, everything came together nicely except for a few tabs that connect some of the parts together. These just had to be filed down a bit.
So now, [ToolTechGeek] has a handy set of pliers, flat- and Phillips-head screwdrivers, a knife, and a bottle opener all in one place. Although the pliers don’t have teeth, they still do a fine job of removing nuts and the like. Be sure to check out the final product and see it get put to the test.
No use for such a thing? Maybe you’d prefer an NFC multi-tool.
why nobody create a hat or adaptor for making a ethernet cable in multitool?
normal press ethernet socket to cable
I need it!
Very cute! And I mean that in the most respectful punk rock DIY way possible.
I have learned that with multi tools and folding knives , the safe thing to do is apply or put one or two rubber bands around the whole entire knife or multi tool – so that the pointy tip of the knife won’t come out and stab me accidentally while within my pocket.
There are many multi-tools that, depending on how many tools incorporated into the unit, that can be locked in “SAFE” position. You just have to check them out at your tool store, hardware store, or where the particular model is sold.
Almost 24 years ago, I saw my coworkers comparing multi-tools. Leatherman and Gerber were the most popular ones.
I chose a Gerber. With a flip of the wrist, the pliers jaws extended out of the tool. That also unlocked the handles. To unlock a tool, there was a catch on the handle. Then you could unfold any tool out of either leg. Once opened, the blade/tool locked in place. Definitely the safest multi-tool I own.