At first glance, the first-party Leatherman bit driver extender seems more of a convenience than a necessity. However, modern Leatherman multi-tools have switched from the old multi-tool screwdriver style--several, dedicated screwdrivers--to a single large bit driver compatible with any of Leatherman's forty-plus proprietary double-ended bits. While the bit driver affords vast expandability for a Leatherman multi-tool, it does sacrifice the reach that a dedicated screwdriver would otherwise lend. With this bit driver extender, not only do you extend the reach of your driver, thus enabling you to reach recessed screws otherwise impossible to engage, but it also grants you the ability to use any standard 1/4"-drive hex bit. The bit driver extender can also be used with any Leatherman tool or knife that features a large bit driver (Charge models, Surge, Wave, e306x/e307x, k502x/k503x, h502/h503). Not only that, but the removable bit drivers available for various other Leatherman tools (Juice series, Core, Blast, Fuse, Kick (Leatherman 830045 Removable Bit Driver for Blast/Fuse/Kick), and even all three pruners models) accept the bit driver extender. Actually, any 1/4"-drive hex bit extension would accept this bit driver extender. The bit driver extender conveniently fits in one of the elastic side pockets featured on some Leatherman sheaths. Leatherman 931009 Bit Driver Extension
Quality is excellent as usual. Only reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 is that it seems to pull out of my Wave a little too easily. I'd like to see it modified so that it locks or snaps into place more securely.
If you have a leatherman (one of the more modern ones with the interchangeable drivers bits) then you need this extension bar. It enables you to get at those awkwardly placed screws and bolts. Best of all this and the bit set all fit in my leather surge sheath.
Leatherman - don't leave home without it.
Combine this with the Skeletool and you can leave the pliers closed to use the screwdriver. This can hold Leatherman and standard 1/4" hex bits which leaves you open to any bit on the market. The only reason I give this a 4 star instead of 5 is that it seems a bit loose in the Skeletool. It just does not click in like the normal bits. Other than that this is a great tool and fits perfectly in the pouch that the Leatherman 42 bits comes with giving you versatility to tackle nearly any situation.
performs as advertised and reviewed here. Would have given it 5 stars except that I've lost - and found - mine twice, because it manages to slip out of the side pocket on the leather case for the Charge. Truth is, the case is what should lose a star because of this, not the extension.
My first solution was to slip a clip off of a throw-away pen and slide it over the shank of the Extension so it grabs the side of the pocket, but I still lost it once with this. Next, I drilled a small hole through the flat part of the shank and put a springy ring from a door key through it, and threaded the lanyard for the quick-release ring that attaches to the Charge through this ring as well. So far, so good!
Great accessory, lets you use your Leathermsn in places where the tool handle wouldn't fit. In REALLY tight places, you can use this without the Leatherman as a stand-alone driver--it has a knurl on its shaft for that purpose. I have the 40-piece bit set (buy one if you don't have one already!), and this fis perfectly in the nylon case with all the bits. If there's a different bit you need, buy a standard 1/4" hex shaft bit anywhere. It will fit. This is a high-quality piece that feels great in the hand.
So, what's not to like? As others have said, the retention ring is TOO good. The Leatherman bits have a groove which the ring grabs like a pit bull on crack. The last time I used it, I did not have the strength to remove the dang bit, even with pliers. So I now have to send the two unified parts back to Leatherman.
Hopefully they have solved the problem by now. If so, I'd give it a full 5 stars. Does any of you have one that has the right balance between retention and aggression?
I work in the electronics department at a major warehouse. I have to put the base on televisions, put T.V. stands, and home theater systems together too. The bit driver extention is very useful. I don't have to look for screwdrivers because I can keep this in the sheath with my leatherman and bits. It allows for excellent torque. Very handy on screws that are set deep. I love it.
There's not much to say about this item that's not evident from it's name and picture. There's one thing to mention, though: the bits and socket on the tool are flat, rather than the standard hexagonal 1/4" bits. The driver extension will accept both the Leatherman flat bits and the 1/4" hexagonal ones.
This is a good edition for the Wave. I purchased the new Wave, in part, because of the interchangeable bits. For me, the bits were less than ideal due to the short length of the holder. The bits simply couldn't reach where I needed them too.
This bit extender changed all that. It helps reach into tight spaces. Even better, the extender supports normal drivers. I have added additional bits, a socket extender, a Gator Grip, plus a 4" adjustable crescent wrench. All of this, with the exception of the Gator Grip, fits in the included leather pouch. (I carry the Gator Grip in my back pocket.)
This tool helped to make my Wave a mini-tool kit. Admittedly, this is not my every day carry tool. I keep this in my glove box. Still, it is lot of functionality in a very small package. This extender is the key getting more from your Wave.
What they don't show you is that the attachment end will accept the standard 1/4" bits you can purchase anywhere allowing you to use security bits, sockets and anything else you may want to use with your Leatherman Charge tii. - Multi-tool - Leatherman Tool Group - Bits - Extension'
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