Thanks for sharing Dominic! I'm glad the parts were well received. Someone else mentioned the twist function of the pen driver. Once you line it up and seat it, twist it 90 degrees and it will lock in place. Yours seemed like it was pretty secure, but if it should loosen over time, that twist-lock will prevent it from falling out. Also, I included some scale tools for the Charge in the pack with the thumb studs. -KVP

@donaldstrader7241

3 ай бұрын

Now if you could just do an awl for the bit holder. 🙂Loved your accessories.

@mdeamicis

2 ай бұрын

​@donaldstrader7241 post some stuff on your channel. I want to buy some of your baubles.

Anybody who starts a scissor mod business for leatherman tools is basically printing money

Small world, I just ordered some stuff from this guy a few days ago. And FYI, the website says the tweezers will fit under the saw on the Arc or P4, so you can have the ferro rod under the scissors and the tweezers under the saw. Really clever design.

@frankcostanzo8391

3 ай бұрын

You will not be disappointed. KVP's mods are fantastic. I've got a bunch and they're exactly what the doctor ordered.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Wow! Didn't know that!

Well done and very helpful. I’ve already got Kristen’s Skeletool hammer parts and thumb studs (and whistle)

Yes! He does very nice work! I bought one of his scalpel holders about six months ago for my Leatherman G10 Charge Plus. I swapped out the can opener for the scalpel holder. It works great. It makes my G10 Charge Plus so much more useful! 😎👍🏻

I have to admit that pen is very cool. Nicely thought out!

Always appreciate learning something new and interesting from Maxlvedc 👍

Another reminder to check out the PC Poodle Volty Switch. Thanks for the video.

Great find Dominic I'll definitely be picking up a couple of those attachments that go under the scissors

I'm impressed. Stoked about the little add-ons for my Leatherman Arc coming in the mail! These upgrades will make my multitool excellent! I'll be going back to Kristen Van Patten for more add-ons later and I'll recommend them to others when I have the chance!

After these addons I call my Arc Mercedes Arc 😂 I also installed studs on saw and file 😉

I have that pen set up. With a black leatherman extender, it looks pretty sexy. You can also put the extender into the pen tip for longer reach. I wouldn't use it for any serious rusted screws but honestly I wouldnt be using leatherman bits for that anyway. It is a nice way to use the bit extender if you don't really see yourself carrying it or have a spare around.

That was some awesome kit, thanks!!!

Just checked out his site definitely ordering some accessories for my Leatherman tools 👍🏼

The microbit holder is such a good idea for the surge.

Just placed an order for the ferro rod & tweezers for my Arc. Ur right, he's def shorting himself on pricing. I used to be a bit of a garage artist myself & I remember starting out, pricing was always hard to get right. When ur small time, it can take time to become confident in ur own product & learn to know ur own worth. He's def making a stellar product & could absolutely a fetch better price for it :)

That pen is very cool!

Just received the ferro rod and some tweezers. 10/10!

good vid, I like that hammer stump for the skeleton tool

I will buy the ferro rod and tweezer for my arc. Thanks dom!

I have versions ll and lll of the Signal bit holders; they're the best. And a nice little detail is that you can store/keep the whistle and sharpener in the same case the holders came in(they even come with a blank bit to serve as spacer so that you do not crush the holder when without a real bit)! Love my four sets. I also have the eyeglass bit holders and all pieces are excellent in quality and fit.

definitely going to pick up the ferro rod and tweezers for my arc, it looks like the tweezers fit under the saw and file so ill be able to use both.

Amazing what one guy with a 3d printer and a great mind can come up with... That the big tool companies either can't, or won't do.

I have always been a firm believer in modding tools and other things to fit your own needs, so I am really happy to see others take it seriously. I don't have a Leatherman anymore, I became disenfranchised by their prices and refusal to move away from the proprietary bits. But, seeing stuff like this become more and more prevalent is really good for the community that does still carry and I hope it bleeds into the spaces for the budget tools too. I love my OZT Multiforce, but it still isn't as good as I could be for me. I'd love to ditch the saw and the serrated blade, for instance, because I never use them.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Check out the surge clones, they will blow you away

Super cool

Some awesome additions there. Any good options for adding scissors to a skeletool?

Im thinking about getting a surge and this video cinches it for me because the one thing I want that the gen 2 surge doesnt have was the micro bit

The micro bit driver makes a lot of sense. I feel LM's holder is a waste of space for a limited use item.

Really ingenious to find that space inder the tools to slot in some other small tools. Really clever! I think HVAC Budget has talked some mods from this guy as well. Will definitely check it out!

I saw tx tool crib talk about the micro driver holder. I think it is a fantastic idea. The "pen" didn't seem terribly useful to me. However having a glass breaker bit that is easily accessible and a micro bit with the adapter is compelling enough for me. Usually i end up using the extension itself (with a bit attached of course) as a screwdriver for things that just need to be snug, the "pen" does make some sense.

Glad to see you're enjoying your new found additions, now try adding a laser pointer to you Arc, which can also be a temperature gauge & distance/measurement finder. That would be awesome.! Magnets will be the future in multitools. Cheers.!

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Wow! Great idea!

I ordered the same scalpel add on…it has been delayed…some issues with the casting process… ordered it on 02-29th…he has kept me informed about this issue…..he is a perfectionist!…

I have on f the ferro and and just ordered two more. The tweezers are a good idea too. I just tried it a week ago and it works well. Since I carry Uncle Bill’s Sliver Grippers on my keychain I won’t need that but still cool. Speaking of tweezers, there are a couple of German makers who make laser engraved inch and millimeter tweezers for SAKs. Those should fit the Arc too. There’s a new white LED version of the Arc Flashlight Backpack by PC Poodle as well. Waiting on it to ship.

I've added a mini hammer + full size bit driver to my skeletool and it's genius (I got that one from aliexpress but I've got other add-ons through etsy)

@patrickbledsoe2176

3 ай бұрын

Etsy is a great place for modding Leathermans

Love the video, but I don’t know what a ferro blah blah is, a pocket clip you say? How do you install it? Maybe show installed on the tool. Thumbstuds? What’s that?

Dominic, when you're using KVP's pen style holder you need to also rotate the driver a 1/4 turn to lock it in place once it's fully seated in the pen.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Oh??? Cool!

Would be nice to see them on the tool.

I have the micro bit drive in my surge.

Any suggestion to add a tweezer to Wingman?

I'm definitely getting the micro driver. It's always pissed me off that leatherman has always just taken that off the table with the surge. I've often wanted to figure out a way to modify one of the large alen bits to hold ot but lacked motivation. I'm happy to reward this genius for his problem solving skills. The extender pen is also pretty cool in that it adds a little more functionality to the extender for not much added real estate. In fact, it might make it easier to secure the extender in cases that dont secure it so well.

Kristen makes a perrrfect mods for my wave plus

I wish someone would make the bits out of super hardened steel.

I’m looking to swap the saw for the serrated blade, anyone have any advice?

Only if that ratcheting bit extender was for sale anywhere. And I'm not talking about site selling it for $200

Whats the name of the pen? Or company making? Or where I can purchase one? Please and thank you

Great video! Do you know of any pocket clips that are more sturdy for the Charge TTI? The stock TTI pocket clip is terrible.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Not that I know of

This is wild, I got my Skeletool a year or so ago and I got the hammer attachment and thumbstud attachment before (I forget the guys name, I'm assuming we all got the same stuff from the gentleman in France) he ever offered them as a package, but they've been purchases I'm pretty happy with. The hammer is...well it's there, but in my eyes, looks are all it's for, they do break reeeeeaaaaally easily, (no, I never got to hammer with it), but the thumb stud attachment after being glued in place stayed very nicely and works like a charm. I hope his gear now is a little better quality, but if not, I it's hard to complain for the price. My thumb stud was loose to say the least, but I slid my thumb down the blade trying to open it without the stud so I didn't mind gluing it to keep it there and keep my thumb from looking like a buttcrack. Stay up bro, you make A+ content, love it love it love it!!!!

Would be interesting to know how good the retention for bits is on the Signal add on. I have some similar from Shapeways and I already lost a bit.

@kristenvanpatten3854

3 ай бұрын

They are quite secure. For the sharpener replacement, the blade acts as an extra retention mechanism. In order to remove the bit, you first have to open the blade because it blocks the opening. I have never heard of anyone losing a bit with my Signal bit holders.

@tagwache88

3 ай бұрын

@@kristenvanpatten3854 Thanks for your reply! Do you ship to Germany?

@kristenvanpatten3854

3 ай бұрын

​@@tagwache88 yes I do.

How long did it take to get in mail it’s been over two weeks from vanpatten

Hey Dom, do you think those scalpel holders would fin in a rebar? My blade grounded some hidden wires and is all kinds of useless now

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

100% yes

@bravo_the_broken4003

3 ай бұрын

@@maxlvledc SWEET! THANKS 👍🙏🙌

How does the scribe work? Any good?

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Like a scribe, about the same as any

@patrickbledsoe2176

3 ай бұрын

That's a great question I'm curious also

aw bro i was so hoping that carbide scribe??? was a pen...

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Could be!

@i_hate_stupid_username_rules

3 ай бұрын

@@maxlvledcwait what

@kristenvanpatten3854

3 ай бұрын

I have a listing for a pen option in my shop.

Damn, and just like that I think my Victorinox Manager can retire lol I just needed a way to carry tweezers, any chance since I know you own one yourself, would the tweezer holder for the arc's scissors also work on the garage 005? I own both so might end up just ordering two.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

100%

I've been waiting for that ferro rod to come back in stock. Honestly, the micro bit adapter is genius. How did all of leatherman not come up with that? Got the tweezers too since I might as well while I'm there. Great add-ons, my only thing is I might have to replace my precision screwdriver now, considering I just made it redundant with that bit adapter.

@patrickbledsoe2176

3 ай бұрын

Exactly what I am thinking, but what to put there.

@kristenvanpatten3854

3 ай бұрын

They are back in stock now.

@Spolt_main

3 ай бұрын

@@kristenvanpatten3854 Ordered earlier. 😁 great stuff you do.

@Spolt_main

3 ай бұрын

@kristenvanpatten3854 Just received it! Your packaging, presentation, product, price, and quality are amazing. Thanks for the bonus item that begins with a W. That's how you get repeat customers.

Can you do a video on add ons for the Leatherman Super tool 300 please

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

I was going to do a master list one that includes a LOT of addons.

900th like!

All the little tools shown are all good gadgets for leatherman fans. However, I am always wonder why no one build a small screwdriver head (the female side) that can fit the bit extender to become a regular screwdriver and even fits the leatherman's bit to become a small screwdriver.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

I think zap wizard did btw

Where did you get the camo handles?

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

In my arc video I linked them

too bad the eyeglass bit holder isn't metal, i really need one for my Surge. But I want a metal one, like the the one that came with the Charge XTi.

Ferro rods are on back order now.

@kristenvanpatten3854

3 ай бұрын

they are back in stock as of a couple days ago.

What/how you get that finish on your Leatherman?

@maxlvledc

Ай бұрын

It's a sticker

@ambitiouslawn1678

Ай бұрын

Genius! Looks great my friend!

You guys mind if I set up my Nero chair here? 😂

Which direction does the line form?

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Lols!!

Yeah, if LM would make these, starting point would be $75

@patrickbledsoe2176

3 ай бұрын

Yea that's a very valid point.

Where did you find the Wiha double ended bits?

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Amazon

1 person waiting

Did he just say "grippy"??

you should've hyped this video up a bit more, a clickbaiting thumbnail and some caps in the title would've helped, it deserves more views.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

Funny enough, I'm glad I didn't. I think the maker is already overwhelmed with orders lol

I think people would be better off just buying something standalone to complement their multitool instead of this stuff. All these parts would cost a lot more, be more fiddly to use, easier to lose / mislay, take longer to set up and simply not be as good as a standalone tool.

Hello hello

Honestly after buying and wearing the weatherman on my side for the last 3 months in only a stock configuration…. It is a joke. It’s like wearing an anchor on your side. I get it, you are getting paid to shill this crap. But it’s not a feasible option for the everyday guy as a EDC.

@maxlvledc

3 ай бұрын

I do??? I mean I get advertising money..but in this case I received no cut