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Leatherman Blast Review
Submitted by An Outdoor Idiots Team Member.
The Leatherman Blast: Screwdrivers
In addition to the small bit driver that we've just covered, the Blast also comes with a large flat head screwdriver, a medium flat head screwdriver, and a large cross head screwdriver. We will cover all three on this page.Here is the large flat head screwdriver:
(Looks rusty? Read this)
The tip is tremendously thick...
...and we couldn't find a screw that was big enough to accommodate it. This screwdriver is clearly intended for removing the screws from doors in Fort Knox or something. It is easy to imagine that such large screws might be very hard to turn. This is possibly where you could take advantage of the fact that you can put the Blast's handles into any position. For example, when arranged like this...
... it is possible to generate a lot of torque; it then just remains to operate it carefully so that you don't do your hands a mischief.
Here is the medium flat head screwdriver:
(Looks rusty? Read this)
It is quite a bit smaller and thinner than the large one. Here are the two flat head screwdrivers side by side for comparison:
Between them, and the small flat head bit covered on the previous page, you will probably find you can turn most flat head screws you come across.
Finally there is the large cross head screwdriver:
It may be just a cross head screwdriver, but there are three exciting things we can say about it:
- It is a "Phillips" type, rather than a "Pozidriv" type, for those in the know about cross head screws and screwdrivers.
- There is no mention of the size code in the instructions, but comparison with a normal screwdriver from a toolbox reveals it to be a "#2", i.e. the most common size for a Phillips screwdriver.
- If you wish to extend the capabilities of the Blast, then you can obtain a separate "bit driver" for it, which slots over the pictured large cross head screwdriver. You can then stick all manner of bits on the end, and have some kind of bit turning party.
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Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: Overview: Vital Statistics; The Metal; The Plastic; Quality of Construction
Page 3: Overview: Usage
Page 4: Rulers
Page 5: Wood/Metal File
Page 6: Small Bit Driver
Page 7: Screwdrivers
Page 8: Bottle Opener
Page 9: Wire Stripper
Page 10: Can Opener
Page 11: Needlenose Pliers
Page 12: Regular Pliers
Page 13: Wire Cutters
Page 14: Hard-Wire Cutters
Page 15: Saw
Page 16: Scissors
Page 17: Knife
Page 18: Conclusion
Page 2: Overview: Vital Statistics; The Metal; The Plastic; Quality of Construction
Page 3: Overview: Usage
Page 4: Rulers
Page 5: Wood/Metal File
Page 6: Small Bit Driver
Page 7: Screwdrivers
Page 8: Bottle Opener
Page 9: Wire Stripper
Page 10: Can Opener
Page 11: Needlenose Pliers
Page 12: Regular Pliers
Page 13: Wire Cutters
Page 14: Hard-Wire Cutters
Page 15: Saw
Page 16: Scissors
Page 17: Knife
Page 18: Conclusion
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