How The Gerber Mini Centerdrive Became A Fantastic Sog Powerpint Alternative!!

[@RZO1982]

Each model gets smoother and sleeker each time.🤙🏾

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@RZO1982 Thanks! I hope so!!

[@jack.charlesc4750]

Still wonderring why no one brought back to life the Juice series

[@penitentialarts]

What I would really like is a multitool with decent pliers, scissors, a knife blade, a t-shank holder, and a bit driver, all in the slimmest and lightest package possible. Those are the only tools I really use with any frequency. Even better would be something like the newer Roxon tools, but with a better selection of frame choices that cover a range of sizes.

[@atomicsmith]

YES! MORE MINIMALIST MULTITOOLS! I want 4-5 real tools instead of “19” pretend tools. I think this is nearly a product! Your external t-shank holder is genius. Start talking to roxon about this. I would happily put in a preorder for something close to this!

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@atomicsmith Thanks!

[@bwrscott1]

Which 5 tools are you thinking should be on this multi tool? Blade, Scissors, t-shank holder, Plyers with bit driver and both style cutters for wire? Can opener with #2 flat head screw driver. But tough can do style tools. Pocket clip, too.

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@bwrscott1 I also would love to see some electrician plier head multi tools on the market!

[@atomicsmith]

@@bwrscott1 pliers, bit driver, scissors, blade are essential. I usually like a decent file/flat head/pry tool on board. For a work tool, I would say leave the bottle/can opener type tools off. I hadn’t really considered the T shank adapter, but the way he’s integrated it here, it takes up very little space and potentially adds a lot of usefulness. I agree the Leatherman style pliers could use a rethinking. Personally I don’t find any use in the “nut rounder” part.

[@simmonds6063]

I really like the powerpint. I wish there were more mods on the toolset though like maybe switch scissors and other tools for victorinox parts.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Very nice builds! BTW - I finally received the Leatherman Ratchet Driver in the mail today. I’m liking it very much! 😎👍🏻

[@hvacbudget8600]

That's great! Just got mine today as well!!

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Thanks!

[@hvacbudget8600]

Appreciate that!! Thanks!!

[@hvacbudget8600]

Appreciate that!! Thanks!!

[@chrluc]

The Juice was the best tool ever made, and I still carry one.

[@micahjohnson9184]

Awesome mods! I just picked up the Leatherman Skeletool. I can’t wait to get it, although I’ll probably keep the clip since I have a Civivi Yonder, a pen, and a wallet in my pocket.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Very cool!!

[@stefan6316]

Getting better with every attempt! Good work so far. But many of us are not that talented in modding tools! So it's not an option for us

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@stefan6316 Thanks! It's easier than it looks.

[@richardsullivan1776]

Hopefully, Leatherman re- releases something from the vault this Christmas that is affordable and available to the masses.

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@richardsullivan1776 That would be great!

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

How do you make the pliers lock to the handles? Cuz i gotta say, this is perfect timing... Edit: if you're looking into different plier heads and you decide to include the powerpint in that experiment you'll probably be my first membership... I've been looking for a minimal low profile tool, kinda a back pocket carry, to have on me in the office and for lazy days around the home when I don't wanna have a full size surge for if I might need a decent scissors or back up blade. Just an adequate blade, good scissors and tweezers and a screwdriver. Don't like the look and feel of victorinox, so that leaves very few options (the scissors is a must for me). Thought the true titanium was kinda fitting, and was gonna get one to swap in a pair of scissors, but fortunately you're one of the very few decent review channels that covered it and probably saved me a lot of irritation.

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@user-zh4vo1kw1z The washers tighten the pliers in place, then the pliers by the pivots come with a flat spot and that flat spot fits against the Gerber armbar spring.

[@andrewfett142]

👍🏼love your mods

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@andrewfett142 Thanks!!

[@T74V1N]

I received my PowerPint yesterday, would love to be able to fit the bit driver from my armbar into it, would make an excellent combo, first inspection looks like different pivot sizes unfortunately

[@ОСДОчевидноеСДивана]

You’ve got enough experience to invent and manufacture your own perfect tool, and start selling it 👍🏽

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@ОСДОчевидноеСДивана Thanks!!

[@kathleensmith370]

thanks for sharing

[@shayne87]

Still looking for a MINI. Have the Sog in my saved later cart but wanted the black not stonewash and Amazon has made paying extra for a particular color an everyday thing now 🙄. I like the bitholder in the powerpint but not having to carry a bit is more convenient

[@camps97]

Awesome builds ive been eyeing the gerbar armbar on Amazon and recently went on sale this weekend so im looking at getting to to try and build something similar, not sure on what plier head i want to use yet. I wanna stay as budget friendly as possible if i can.

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@camps97 Thanks! Hope the build goes great!

[@camps97]

@hvacbudget8600 Thanks I hope so to lol. I have the sog power pint and love it, its a great little multitool.

[@Baggytrousers27]

Frankentools are groovy tools. Actually, speaking of the roxon thingies, any idea when the companion is supposed to be released outside the US?

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@Baggytrousers27 No word yet. Hopefully soon.

[@Baggytrousers27]

A theory comes to mind. As a company that still wishes to post profits, my bet is that they're waiting for all the big sales to blow over.

[@hvacbudget8600]

@Baggytrousers27 It could be!

[@rickytaylor6516]

How was you able to get the t shank adapter in there

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@rickytaylor6516 Drilled holes and used M2 screws to secure it after using a cut down Bibury t shank.

[@ReadJohn1421]

John 14:21-23 ESV Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him." [22] Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, "Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?" [23] Jesus answered him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Hi HVAC! Sent a “THANKS” as a small token of my appreciation for helping me with my Roxon issue!! STRENGTH AND HONOR my friend be well!!👍🏿❤️💯🫡🇺🇸

[@hvacbudget8600]

That is so kind! I really appreciate that!!