My dad gave me a leatherman wave in 2005 I have used it everyday and carried it everyday. 12 years as a paramedic and occasional firefighter. Countless times ears landscaping(the trade my dad taught me) as a diver/ aquaculture technician and as a carpenter building barns and toolsheds. My dad died suddenly in April very suddenly and the tool he gave me was on my hip for the wake and the funeral. A few months ago the problem you made this video about started happening and I was beyond terrified to mail the tool my dad gave me years and years ago that I cherished as a link to him from Rhode Island to Washington state. Tonight I found your video and I was able to retension the tool myself. I don’t need to send it and it’ll stay right here with me safe as I use it working , camping, hunting, fishing and trapping. I’m crying as I type this but I need to thank you for this video. From the bottom of my heart thank you i know this sounds dramatic but it means more than I can express. Thank you
My dad never gave me a Leatherman, but it doesn't matter, the favorite I have was discontinued, and I cannot send it back for repair, as they would send me a different model as a replacement! It has the perfect set of tools that I love! If you ever break a tool on the one your Dad gave you and want to repair it, consider buying one just like it on Ebay and replacing the broken piece from the donor. If you can use a Leatherman, you can repair it, and nobody can replace the one your Father gave to you!!!
Thank you for sharing this story. Great news to hear that you were able to fix your Leatherman. There are some things that are priceless, and the memory of your Father will always be with you through that Leatherman. I recommend buying a replacement when you have some extra money and store your fathers somewhere safe. Take care.
I’ve got no problems with my Wave+, but I’m trying to learn as much as I can about maintaining it and servicing it, so I appreciate this video. It’s always good to learn a useful tip.
Hey thanks man! Paid almost $90 for my leatherman to be disappointed to find out it did not work properly. You just made my day, it works perfectly now. Your awesome!
Thank you so much for this. I’m in Malaysia and it would have been impossible for me to claim the warranty on this to get it fixed. Thanks to you my wave is once again perfect. After this craziness is over and you ever find yourself in Malaysia, hit me up and I’m buying dinner! Thank you so much and stay safe.
Thanks! I squeezed mine too hard trying to crimp wire connector. Heard a pop, and one side went really floppy. Watched this video.. Took a punch and gave it a healthy tap and it's as good as new again. Thanks so much for this tip!
@@jhgindia same thing mines also cracked. Doing the punch still seems to make it usable. I'm gonna get some security bits and try to JB weld the crack.
Thank you! Not long after receiving the leatherman surge as a present I stopped using it for this exact reason. Your fix resolved the issue in five minutes :) very happy.
Thanks for the tip!! My Wave has the same problem. I’ve only had for year and it started to do that. I thought I needed to adjust the torx screws but glad I didn’t now.
I have the opposite problem on my Rebar. Once the handles are opened all the way, like they need to be to use the pliers, it's very difficult to get them closed again. It seems to be rubbing in the exact area where yours is too loose. Is there a way increase that space, maybe get a thin flat tool and pry it out a little?
Thank you for this!!! My Wave+ has had this problem for several months, I thought it was because I tried to cut too heavy of a wire. Because I don't have a good bench vice to set it in, I used a center punch set loosely for hot wheels post removal to punch in that part, the good thing, is if I have to do it again in the future, I already have a point to put the punch on lol
Hey- thanks for the video...very useful. I have a Leatherman that doesn't have a name. My pliers won't open without using a pair of pliers. Any ideas on a fix?
Hi, A word of caution if you are thinking of trying the adjustment to your tool, I done as instructed , the first side worked well but in doing the second side the frame broke, maybe I don't know my own strength but joking aside be careful not to strike too hard. There is a happy ending to this story, I sent my Wave to leatherman & got a new Wave + as a replacement, still cost me £7.30 to send special delivery. Good luck!
I had same pronlem, so i sent it in for repair... it took them 15 days to email me a confirmation that they received it, Im still waiting for my tool after 3 years of carrying it, i feel naked without it. poor warranty experience so far in my case.
Hi, one question to all wave owners. I got a new Wave one week ago and it already has the problem that is shown in this video. Is it normal? show I return it? or will I have the same problem again? Thanks in advance for any good advices. And thanks for this video!
I would do what is shown, unless you do not own a bench vice, a center punch works nicely (set loosely) if you do not own a bench vice, I just used one on my wave+ tonight after watching this vid lol
hey I bought a surge black oxide and when I open the pliers and if i press the handles further the pliers get stuck and one of the handle moves further inside giving the pliers a slant look, Is this a defect or is this normal? please help
I would rather just take advantage of the 25 year warranty. I do have multiple Leatherman's so I can part with one for a little while til they either fix it or replace it.
You have a full toolbox in your pants. Thats way too much stuff for me to carry. I need 1 tool and space for my phone in my other pocket and a pocket for my wallet.
Or you can just send it so service. it has 25 years warranty so why the heck you just need to messing around yourself if the professionals could fix it properly
My dad gave me a leatherman wave in 2005 I have used it everyday and carried it everyday. 12 years as a paramedic and occasional firefighter. Countless times ears landscaping(the trade my dad taught me) as a diver/ aquaculture technician and as a carpenter building barns and toolsheds. My dad died suddenly in April very suddenly and the tool he gave me was on my hip for the wake and the funeral. A few months ago the problem you made this video about started happening and I was beyond terrified to mail the tool my dad gave me years and years ago that I cherished as a link to him from Rhode Island to Washington state. Tonight I found your video and I was able to retension the tool myself. I don’t need to send it and it’ll stay right here with me safe as I use it working , camping, hunting, fishing and trapping. I’m crying as I type this but I need to thank you for this video. From the bottom of my heart thank you i know this sounds dramatic but it means more than I can express. Thank you
My dad never gave me a Leatherman, but it doesn't matter, the favorite I have was discontinued, and I cannot send it back for repair, as they would send me a different model as a replacement! It has the perfect set of tools that I love! If you ever break a tool on the one your Dad gave you and want to repair it, consider buying one just like it on Ebay and replacing the broken piece from the donor. If you can use a Leatherman, you can repair it, and nobody can replace the one your Father gave to you!!!
BTW, I wish I could give your comment a heart, for you and your Dad.
Thank you for sharing this story. Great news to hear that you were able to fix your Leatherman. There are some things that are priceless, and the memory of your Father will always be with you through that Leatherman. I recommend buying a replacement when you have some extra money and store your fathers somewhere safe. Take care.
I’ve got no problems with my Wave+, but I’m trying to learn as much as I can about maintaining it and servicing it, so I appreciate this video. It’s always good to learn a useful tip.
Hey thanks man!
Paid almost $90 for my leatherman to be disappointed to find out it did not work properly.
You just made my day, it works perfectly now. Your awesome!
Thank you so much for this. I’m in Malaysia and it would have been impossible for me to claim the warranty on this to get it fixed. Thanks to you my wave is once again perfect. After this craziness is over and you ever find yourself in Malaysia, hit me up and I’m buying dinner! Thank you so much and stay safe.
I have the super tool 300, just started flopping on me a week ago, thanks for the advice, it works like a champ again
This had been driving me nuts for a few months now; thought I'd have to send it in but this fixed it in seconds. Thank you!
Thanks! I squeezed mine too hard trying to crimp wire connector. Heard a pop, and one side went really floppy. Watched this video.. Took a punch and gave it a healthy tap and it's as good as new again. Thanks so much for this tip!
Same here,
I did tap but didn't get the result
That pop, when closely inspected was crack on handle near the saw liner
@@jhgindia same thing mines also cracked. Doing the punch still seems to make it usable. I'm gonna get some security bits and try to JB weld the crack.
Thank you! Not long after receiving the leatherman surge as a present I stopped using it for this exact reason. Your fix resolved the issue in five minutes :) very happy.
This helped me fix a $100 tool. Thank you for making my day.
This video just saved the day!! Thanks for posting. My brand new Leatherman charge had this problem. Not any more. Cheers
Thank you for this service to mankind, sir
Thanks a million my wave works like a charm now! It stopped flopping on me for good.
Thanks for the tip!! My Wave has the same problem. I’ve only had for year and it started to do that. I thought I needed to adjust the torx screws but glad I didn’t now.
Thanks for the tip. Had my Wave for close to 15 years. I used a small 8oz ball peen hammer to close up the gap between the frame and hinge.
my charge tti has same problem I just buy it for a week. It make me extremely uncomfortable. Thank you for solution.
Worked like a champ. I used a large punch with painters tape on the end as well as the teeth of the vice. No markings whatsoever.
Thank you I squeezed down hard on a bolt and the plyers started sticking .It's nice to have everything with this knife flawless again.
Thanks man !!!fixed mine now thanks to you !! I’d tried so many things ....and it was so simple ...good to know !!!
I have the opposite problem on my Rebar. Once the handles are opened all the way, like they need to be to use the pliers, it's very difficult to get them closed again. It seems to be rubbing in the exact area where yours is too loose. Is there a way increase that space, maybe get a thin flat tool and pry it out a little?
Thanks! You just helped me fixin' my Charge Tti.
Thank you for this!!! My Wave+ has had this problem for several months, I thought it was because I tried to cut too heavy of a wire. Because I don't have a good bench vice to set it in, I used a center punch set loosely for hot wheels post removal to punch in that part, the good thing, is if I have to do it again in the future, I already have a point to put the punch on lol
I dropped my Wave+ on the wooden floor. When it’s closed, it sort of “bends” a bit. Is that normal? Are there ways of tightening it again?
Thank you for your informations. I have fixed the same problem with your help.
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Hey- thanks for the video...very useful. I have a Leatherman that doesn't have a name. My pliers won't open without using a pair of pliers. Any ideas on a fix?
Very nice video, thanks for sharing your skills.
how can I fix my leather man? The screwdriver is REALLY hard to rotate/pull out.. like breaking my nails.
i have the same problem i just got it today and its lose! what should i do
Hi,
A word of caution if you are thinking of trying the adjustment to your tool, I done as instructed , the first side worked well but in doing the second side the frame broke, maybe I don't know my own strength but joking aside be careful not to strike too hard.
There is a happy ending to this story, I sent my Wave to leatherman & got a new Wave + as a replacement, still cost me £7.30 to send special delivery.
Good luck!
Thanks for the fix.. legit fix..
I had same pronlem, so i sent it in for repair... it took them 15 days to email me a confirmation that they received it, Im still waiting for my tool after 3 years of carrying it, i feel naked without it. poor warranty experience so far in my case.
You are a legend. Thank you!
I had a problem that my wave won't shut close, so it's in an awkward position when i storing them (no locking)
Isnt this a defect and covered by leathermans 25 year warranty?
Hi, one question to all wave owners. I got a new Wave one week ago and it already has the problem that is shown in this video. Is it normal? show I return it? or will I have the same problem again? Thanks in advance for any good advices. And thanks for this video!
update: I just did it. and it worked.
I would do what is shown, unless you do not own a bench vice, a center punch works nicely (set loosely) if you do not own a bench vice, I just used one on my wave+ tonight after watching this vid lol
Wow it works like a charm man! Thanks alot!
hey I bought a surge black oxide and when I open the pliers and if i press the handles further the pliers get stuck and one of the handle moves further inside giving the pliers a slant look, Is this a defect or is this normal? please help
Send it back
Worked perfectly. I used a pin punch and a light ball peen hammer.
The blade you have is kinda drawing-cut type which I think the Crunch blade can also do it well.
Perfect set of tools, gonna get me a Crunch one day. Seems like you like the Charge more than the wave?
I would rather just take advantage of the 25 year warranty. I do have multiple Leatherman's so I can part with one for a little while til they either fix it or replace it.
Worked like a charm. Thanks
Really helpful video.
I will try this, thanks!
Thanks great video
Cracked the metal trying this...
Thanks for this great lesson!
I have the same problem with my charge tti. Thanks!
Had this problem today thanks
When i open my wingman the handle wont lock
Huge help thank you
Thanks for the vids
What to do if that same part your tapping,in mines its actually broken,on both sides.
Leatherman has a 25 year warranty. Fill out the form on their website.
jcook007fix didn't buy it from their website or store.
Steven Joseph it dosn't matter
Martin Brabenec Got it welded, works great now.
Steven Joseph I am glad to hear that!
5:40 In Europe, no one looses a Charge TTI, they cost the equivalent of 300 dollars in average. Way more in some countries..
Thanks it fixed my wave
Thanks you. I might give that a go.
You know the knives i put them up now i cant put them back in
You have a full toolbox in your pants. Thats way too much stuff for me to carry. I need 1 tool and space for my phone in my other pocket and a pocket for my wallet.
Ty!!
Or you can just send it so service. it has 25 years warranty so why the heck you just need to messing around yourself if the professionals could fix it properly
tq
lol. "a half of 1/1000"
This made it worse
my charge tti has same problem I just buy it for a week. It make me extremely uncomfortable. Thank you for solution.