Weird security bit

Neill Currie

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Dec 29, 2003, 3:22:46 PM12/29/03

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Hi
Does anyone have a source for the strange 5 pointed security bit needed to
tighten/adjust/slacken the fittings on Leatherman Multitools (the Wave,
especially)??

WayLander

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Dec 29, 2003, 5:38:52 PM12/29/03

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"Neill Currie" <neil...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I asked the same exact question a while back. Some kind soul here actually
sent me a link. But it turned out that you had to be a certified seller of
the Leatherman tools to get one. I ended up using a screwdriver to slightly
bend out the backspacer. The can-opener side, right?

WayLander

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Neko2

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Jan 3, 2004, 1:19:56 AM1/3/04

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I picked up a whole crapload of security bits for like $8 at ACO or ACE
hardware ( I can't remember). It was clearly labled security bits and
they fit a standard screwdrive with removeable bits. I'll have to look
again to be sure but it couldn't hurt to bring the leatherman with you
to a couple of hardware stores and trying it out.
I wouldn't think Leatherman would make their own proprietary screws...
I'm sure they used some sort of existing bit from some other application.

just checked an dnone of those bits worked.
::shrug::
Keep us notified if you find anything...

N2

Neill Currie

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Jan 3, 2004, 11:32:04 AM1/3/04

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Leatherman's Security bits are very proprietary. I have already checked the
commercially available bits, no luck.
Neill

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alv...@xx.com

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Jan 3, 2004, 1:12:53 PM1/3/04

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> Leatherman's Security bits are very proprietary. I have already
> checked the commercially available bits, no luck.
> Neill

Use a regular screw driver after cutting a groove across the top of
the "secruity" screw with a dremel cut off wheel? :)

Alvin in AZ

Ken Grubb

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Jan 4, 2004, 12:22:32 AM1/4/04

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Neill Currie wrote:

>Leatherman's Security bits are very proprietary. I have already checked
>the commercially available bits, no luck.

I believe Leatherman uses Tamper Resistant Torx Plus bits.
http://www.textronfasteningsystems.com/products/torxplus/tp_eng_tools.html
http://www.textronfasteningsystems.com/PDFs/TP_tech/Tampresisttorxplus.pdf

There are 7 licensees in North America.
http://www.textronfasteningsystems.com/licensing/PDFS/Directory/PDA.pdf

Ken Grubb
Lower Paxton Twp, PA

Brad Sims

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Jan 4, 2004, 1:47:33 AM1/4/04

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In grave ink the dread hand of alvinj did inscribe:

> Use a regular screw driver after cutting a groove across the top of
> the "secruity" screw with a dremel cut off wheel? :)

Mheh with a dremel and a cut-off wheel everything uses a standard
screwdriver.

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Neill Currie

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Jan 4, 2004, 9:15:15 AM1/4/04

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The tamper proof one's look correct. It also says they only sell the driver
bits to Authorized Repair Personnel and OEM's though :-(
Leatherman won't sell them, I asked.
Neill

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alv...@xx.com

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Jan 4, 2004, 2:04:34 PM1/4/04

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> The tamper proof one's look correct. It also says they only sell
> the driver bits to Authorized Repair Personnel and OEM's though :-(
> Leatherman won't sell them, I asked.
> Neill

Fuck them and their "for exclusive members only" bullshit. :/

Alvin in AZ

Carl.

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Jan 4, 2004, 2:23:36 PM1/4/04

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"Neill Currie" <neil...@yahoo.com> wrote in message

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> The tamper proof one's look correct. It also says they only sell the
driver
> bits to Authorized Repair Personnel and OEM's though :-(
> Leatherman won't sell them, I asked.
> Neill

Is it something Leatherman made up, or is it an obscure but standard driver?

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Chas

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Jan 4, 2004, 2:25:04 PM1/4/04

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<alv...@XX.com> wrote

> Fuck them and their "for exclusive members only" bullshit. :/

No; it's high-security dual use technology. Those drivers are often used
with navel screws- if you loosen them inadvertently, your ass falls off.

Chas

Carl.

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Jan 4, 2004, 2:25:16 PM1/4/04

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> "Neill Currie" <neil...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:MfOdnY4aMIp...@comcast.com...
> > The tamper proof one's look correct. It also says they only sell the
> driver
> > bits to Authorized Repair Personnel and OEM's though :-(
> > Leatherman won't sell them, I asked.
> > Neill
>
> Is it something Leatherman made up, or is it an obscure but standard
driver?

Nevermind, you already answered this. Well, like Alvin said, fuck 'em.

Ken Grubb

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Jan 4, 2004, 3:15:03 PM1/4/04

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Chas wrote:

>Those drivers are often used with navel screws- if you
>loosen them inadvertently, your ass falls off.

Is that so bad? One could always bolt on a younger, smaller a**.

Carl.

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Jan 4, 2004, 3:34:40 PM1/4/04

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"Ken Grubb" <ken....@comcast.net> wrote in message

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> Chas wrote:
>
> >Those drivers are often used with navel screws- if you
> >loosen them inadvertently, your ass falls off.
>
> Is that so bad? One could always bolt on a younger, smaller a**.

I unscrewed my ass and tossed it with hopes of replacing it with a younger
one, but I got arrested every time I tried to get my hands on one. On the
sunny side, if you're going to be in prison you might as well be the only
one without an ass.

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