Leatherman Tools
June 24, 2009 by Tool Editor
Filed under Leatherman Tool
by Justin Hofer
Hand tools come in truly handy when you are in the business of construction, maintenance, and any other industrial activity involving machinery or instrumentations. Even at home or on the domestic front one encounter many uses of leatherman type of hand tools.
One remembers the famous red Swiss Army Knife that was a virtual tool box on its own. Many may recollect opening beer bottles, fixing the small door handles, even checking the scales on their recent catch of a large fish and many uses.
Leatherman Multitools are synonymous with Swiss Army Knives and many common built in tools manifest the several models available at most stores.
Cut, Prune, Screw & a lot more!
Leatherman Multi tools are a boon to many who depend on a portable tool box for their profession. The multipurpose knife assembly combines many tool sets that one normally finds in elaborate tool boxes. For small tool jobs it is very convenient to use such tool combos that Leatherman Handtools or Swiss Army Knife systems offer.
It is as simple to cut your fingernails and file them to a perfect shape as it is to tighten that delicate and hardly visible screw holding your spectacle handles together! Do you wish to prune those delightful roses?
The multi-tool knife will do this in a jiffy! Once I lost my key chain on a flight and had to cut through the chain holding my briefcase secured to the locker - the small metal saw simply did it within seconds!
Leatherman types of handtools are available in common models of large, medium, and small sizes for various end uses. It may be difficult not to find a tool for your specific requirements! Even key chain based tool sets are available that can accomplish some very delicate jobs.
Tool Adapters & Tool Accessories
Many adapters are available that make your Letherman tool sets more versatile and extend their usability. Accessories form an integral part of hand tools and they are designed to make your experience with these tools a truly memorable one. It goes without saying that tools blend easily with the design and shape of the add-ons and form a single multi-user entity.
A Hand Tool in Hand is a Workshop on the Move!
Leatherman hand tool designs make the handyman wonder what he would do if such aids were not available. Whenever you decide to use hand tools it is thrilling to read and share experiences that could be of benefit to other tool users. Many such instances depicting unique uses of hand tools could be quite entertaining and some even wacky!
One can visualize events such as saving my date, wife or knife, woman in need, spark plug and such anecdotes that enhance the applications of specialized hand tools built with complete flexibility and utility to keep you on the move - yet be able to rapidly repair what goes wrong!
On a lighter note it may be easier to forget your spouse at home but not that high utility pocket tool box you could never dream of parting with!
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Discover the Incredible Usefulness of the Smallest of the Leatherman Tools, the Micra and the Squirt
June 14, 2009 by Tool Editor
Filed under Leatherman Tool
Adventure racers, Appalachian Trail hikers and ultramarathon trail runners have discovered the incredible usefulness-to-weight ratio of the littlest of the Leatherman Tools, the Micra and the Squirt.
And they’re not the only ones—athletes and outdoor people of all types have come to rely on Leatherman tools to cope with all kinds of outdoor tasks both routine and emergency.
How do these Leatherman tools come in handy? Well, first, they’re very light weight, so they’re not a burden to carry. You can toss them in your backpack, clip them to your sports bottle carrier, or just put them in your pocket.
Adventure racers use the Micra Leatherman tool to:
Remove splinters with the tweezer attachment.
Repair canoes and kayaks on the go with the 4 different screwdrivers attachments.
Cut open freeze-dried camping food with the scissors attachment.
Cut rope with the Leatherman knife.
Measure coordinates on maps with the built-in Leatherman ruler.
Open beer to celebrate after finishing, using the bottle opener attachment.
Appalachian Trail hikers have even more uses for Leatherman tools. They’ve used the Squirt Leatherman tool to:
Carve beautiful faces into deadfall wood—the Zytel® Contoured Handle Grips of the Squirt Leatherman tool make holding it comfortable for hours.
Fix glasses with the special Leatherman tools eyeglass screwdriver attachement.
Fix metal frame backpacks using the Leatherman tools pliers, needle-nose pliers, and wire cutters.
Open icy-cold bottles of fresh Maine root beer with the bottle opener.
Ultramarathon trail runners who charge up steep, rocky mountain trails, grab a few hours of sleep under a space blanket, then dart nimbly downhill, use the Leatherman tools Micra to:
Keep toenails from becoming damages with the Leatherman tools nail file and trimmer.
Trim oversized race numbers to a small size with the scissors.
Fix the camper shell on their truck with the screwdrivers.
And adventure racers, Appalachian Trail hikers, and ultramarathon trail runners are by no means the only outdoor types who make use of the ultimate versatility of Leatherman tools.
Mountain bikers find the extra bits included in the Leatherman Charge Xti wonderful for fixing bikes in the outback—Leatherman tools have been used to tighten brakes, loosen cables, install night lighting, put on panniers for carrying supplies, and more.
Whitewater kayakers who brave the rough and wild waters of the Grand Canyon love the Leatherman Surge. They use the saw blades to cut branches at campsites and the screwdrivers to fix their boats.
Rafter love the Leatherman tools Surge awl with a thread loop for on-the-go raft patching and repair, and they’re great for fixing torn tents, too.
You’ll find more Leatherman tools out on rivers and lakes than you can imagine. Seasoned outdoor people have found that it doesn’t pay to go cheap on tools—imitation Leatherman tools fall apart, rust, or break quickly.
Rock climbers carry a Leatherman tools Wave and use the diamond-coated file to smooth down rough rope anchor edges. The serrated knife cuts through rope like nothing else this portable.
Hunters and fishermen are big fans of the Leatherman Charge Xti because of the immense versatility it has for fish, skinning deer, or trimming fishhooks just right. You can saw through branches and whittle an arrow for your bow-hunting pleasure all with one handy tool.
Ranchers in Texas are wild about the Leatherman tools Surge because it delivers more squeezing force with less effort so you can keep a firm grip and cut barbed wire and baling wire.
Leatherman tools are a terrific gift idea for the outdoor person on your gift list, because there’s a Leatherman for every outdoor person.
Raymond Dubé is an avid outdoorsman who relies on sturdy equipment. He is also the operator of the LeathermanPlace.com website. He counts in his arsenal of outdoor equipment a fine Leatherman Blast from Leatherman Tools.
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