I am sorry guys for sharing the packing list of this pouch so late. Here it is with links! 1. The pouch: amzn.to/48emHHD 2. Leatherman Surge: amzn.to/3RWT0Fn 3. Leatherman bit set: amzn.to/47dCAgb 4. Leatherman Bit driver extender: amzn.to/3tuTwkB 5. Compact knife CRKT CEO: amzn.to/3vhadk5 6. Olight S2-baton alternative - Olight S2R II: amzn.to/41zwkhL 7. Socket set 4 mm - 13 mm: amzn.to/3NFLhZC 8. Screw extractors: amzn.to/3TGWXPU 9. Micro bit adapter: amzn.to/3TEYLso 10. converter 1/4 inch to hex: amzn.to/479KmI5 11. Alternative jig saw blades (steel, wood, plastic): amzn.to/3H0oQee 12. Bandages (best imo): amzn.to/3toSIOh 13. 4 inch zip ties: amzn.to/41BESV4 14. Lens wipes: amzn.to/48yWV0I
Thank you! I hope you can steal one of my ideas. Make sure to subscribe, soon I will upload an update video. Last 2 months I changed some things making it even more effective.
Now, I’m not an engineer so this kit is a bit overkill for my needs but I still love how well everything plays together in here. I can tell you really thought long and hard about what you’ll actually need and kept it to the essentials. Top notch.
Thank you! It took indeed some time to think of a logical inventory of stuff that I actually use and put it into a compact pouch. This easily fits in a back pocket of any jeans. Basically, I wrote down the tools that I need during projects of the last months. The only thing that I might miss is a small lighter (for heat shrinks). What is your background? Are you also into the process of assembling an EDC pouch?
@@TheWillem I work in logistics so I don't really need to carry a ton at work - it's really just my phone, a nice pen, and my swiss army knife. These are also things I like to have on me alongside a couple of other "urban EDC" essentials when I'm off work. I do carry these extra items in a small pouch. I like watching EDC videos like yours as I'm always finding new ways to improve my kit. I strive to keep it reasonable so I only carry a handful of items I hope I don't have to use - like plasters and painkillers that are small enough for it to be silly to not have them with you. I might make a video of my kit eventually but English isn't my native tongue so I'd have to work up my courage a bit before you'll catch me speaking it in front of a camera.
i did an internship with a pharmasutical manufacturer and this kit minus the saws would probably cover a lot of what i needed.only thing to add is a bunch of re-threading tools
You are absolutely right. My supervisor would kill me if he watched this video. The thing is that these are approximations, it is not a nice, rectangular box!
Thats not correct and an absurd statement." Not a single person uses centimetres" They use centimeters in Thailand. I've been working here for 10 years on and off and everytime I come back I have to recalibrate my brain.
@@daletaylor9547 So, I'm in a mostly metric country. For the layman/person who can barely read a tape measure, centimeters are pretty common. I tend to use millimetres just because it saves using a decimal point. Inches and thou get heavy usage though since my machining tools are imperial, most imperial fasteners can be got down here and I cringe when mixing standards in a project.
@@dontnubblemebro metric is the only way to go. Have you ever come across metric inches? That's a nightmare. Yanks tried it for a while on some of the gas fields in oz way back. Still come across a well head now again that throws us for a curve.
Mechanical engineering student here, I always got a full socket and pipe case in the back of my veteran car... So got all these things and more decently handy... As long as I use my car at least... A small swiss knife on the keychain I find to be handy for smaller tasks when got no other tools...
I really apreciate you share this practical edc, as an engineer I'm tired of looking for useful edc tools and always find those paranoid guys showing their Anti-nuclearwar stuff. Great kit.
This is the most practical set of edc that would fulfill my needs that I have see in a while. I'm in construction supervision and I find when I am getting around site it is the little tools for small jobs the guys don't always have on hand. I'm stealing your idea for blade storage. Cheers
Thank you! I am glad to you will steal my idea of the blades. Stealing ideas is the main reason why I uploaded this video. This kit has saved me a lot of time as well. At the university we have a workshop (I work there), and sometimes students have very weird screw heads (triangular, square, ...) they want to remove or tension. The standard tool carriages we have at the workshop work fine, but sometimes lack specific bits. It is just awesome to have those in your edc as well. What tools do you and your guys typically need for small jobs?
@@TheWillem I'm currently doing work on a $5B extension to an oil refinery in Thailand. We are doing a bunch of structural steel erection and some civil work so the chunky tools, 41mm and up etc are always at hand so a screwdriver or a 6mm spanner aren't normally near by so a few pocket tools can get you out of a jam. I carry a knifeless rebar cause no blades on site. Leatherman bit kit with a small Wera ratchet and a couple of the small Knipex pliers. Saved a walk back to the workshop many times.
@@TheWillem Sorry to hijack this a bit, but if you are in a workshop, and i suppose the students should become engineers there, i would collect old (ikea) allen wrenches and let them make the bit they need with files. (The first time i needed a triangle bit this is exactely what i did. Takes a few minutes.) In my country there are 2 ways of becomming an engineer, one is by attending an engineering school (usually 5 years from age 14-19) or by studying at a university. Biggest difference between the two is the practical education that is missing on university. And that often shows later in working situations. So every practical experience i'd say is helpfull for future engineers. I went to such a school and even though my field was electronics (from electricity on atomic level to radar) the first year, we almost entirely spent our workshop time with metal working like filing, operating lathes, milling machines ect. (no CNC)
I did consider that as well. But the main downsides I thought of are two things: - the heavy weight of the package requires a tight belt on your waist. I found that it might be uncomfortable. - accessibility to different tools can be inconvenient. But please, let me know if you found a proper solution!
Sweet kit my dude, I feel like you could fix just about anything with it. Love your diy blade storage, when I get my surge I'm gonna have to steal that idea lol
Very nice kit. I really like the printed socket holder and the cardboard saw scabbard. But you probably only need 2 saws - the wood one in the Leatherman and the longer metallic one. You can switch out one of the others for an emory board and a small file/round file I think. I'd add a small amount of thin/strong cordage. And a magnet (numerous trouble-shooting benefits). a small amount of wire for repairs, a little heat shrink tuning and a bic lighter. Your Olight is great --- but do you need so much size and power? Switch to a smaller one. Perhaps you can add a pin vise and some micro drill bits with the regained volume? Some clips or forceps to use as a microvise? If anything, you may have too many bits -- you have a lot of bits! I would also switch your tweezers for a non-magnetic brass pair, add a small wooden pusher tool (like those used in manicure or whittle a chopstick) because its nice to have something dielectric too. And a small tube of cyanoacrylate glue. Maybe a little sugru? These are just ideas because your EDC kit has inspired me. Overall an excellent job!
A small, inexpensive pry bar can fit in your bag and be useful in real world situations. I carry one in my pocket. Good luck in your engineering career.
Thank you! I have thought about it you suggestion. But I have never needed a pry bar in the last 5+ years. The thing is that a decent pry bar has some length (creating a moment to open stuff). But that doesn't fit into this pouch (which is a personal must). If it ever happens that I need a pry bar, I will improvise and just use the built-in leatherman's flathead screwdriver.
@@TheWillem be careful with the newer wave ones, some will snap due to a small defect at the pivot and (at least locally, i'm not in the US) getting their warranty might be iffy
You are a well prepare person, real engineer. Not many people out there who work as engineer wants to do these effort like you've done for this, especially for 3D printed shock bit holder & hand made saw bit holder. I like your very consise & versatile tool set that can handle many situations.
I put together a EDC pouch but mine has 2 compartments. It's more for bicycle, Motorcycle, home repairs or for simple away from home. 1 side has guaze pads, medical tape, bandais, and hand wipes, that can be used for cleaning out cuts, or cleaning a dirty tool, to store it back in the tool side of the pouch. The tool side has, 5inch Knipex cobra, 6inch Knipex pliers wrench, Milwaukee fastback 6 in 1utility knife, 24 double sided Wiha bits, leatherman extension, leatherman ratchet extension, ACEBEAM Pokelit AA, Olight Open mini, and a Knifeless Rebar, with Bit adapter. I have a Olight IR2 Pro and a Victorinox Rambler on a locking carabiner at all times on my belt lupe. I am always getting cuts or blisters that bleed, or a callous comes off or cracks from plumbing or all the jack of all trade side jobs I do, that I always carried bandages in my wallet, but instead of just 1 bandage, I can now carry a few, plus tape, and cleaning wipes, to help decrease infections. 1 cut was really red last year and it had to be cut open and stitched last year, so now I carry this. Plus I always have tools on me, when I go to look at a property, but I normally have a tool bag and sometimes power tools on me, depending on the job. About a month ago, I was able to help someone crying outside, because a plumber turned the house water off. The bathroom facet had bad shut off valves and they were leaking. The faucet needed to be replaced as well. Her quote was ridiculously high. I ran to the store with her to get some shut off valves and replaced the valves and turned her water on. She was so happy. I just gave her my number and she gave me a hug and I continued on my bicycle ride. The tools I had in my EDC pouch helped her. That's why I carry it in my backpack that I have a water bag thing with a straw in it. I know that I didn't fix her entire issue, but she was able to wash her dishes, use her shower, wash clothes, and everything else that she was talking about that she could do. I never got a call to come do the work but she said that she was in between jobs, so, I might still get the call to make some money to replace the facet. The shutoff valves were easy and it was payment enough, to see her so happy. I fixed a few things at my Aunts house as well. I never understood why people carried EDC, until now. It all started with a Victorinox SD classic, on my Keychain, to cut shrink wrapped pallets open and taped boxes open at work. I was a over the road semi driver, and that knife was amazing. I upgraded to the Victorinox Rambler, then carried a Olight IR2 Pro. I am hooked now. 😅
I hate all the survivalist and combat BS that people put in their EDC kits. I used to carry a Leatherman Skeletool with me because all I wanted was a good solid pair of pliers, a bit driver, and a knife. It's a fantastic tool, however; I ended up having to toss it and re-buy it several times because whenever I traveled, they would make me get rid of it. Even when I drove to New York, security at the Statue of Liberty ferry tour made me toss my pocket knife. Now, what I want is a solid pair of pliers, a bit driver, and a *utility knife* so I can just toss the cheap blade if I forget. The saw blade attachment on the Surge is awesome! I also wish the Skeletool had replaceable wire cutters, though I wouldn't carry replacements. I'd just replace them as they wore out. I can't imagine many situations where I'd *need* to replace a blade right that moment. I feel like EDC is a game of diminishing returns. Knives are super useful almost daily. Usually a utility knife will do. Pliers are almost but not quite as useful as knives. A medium sized Philips-head screw driver is quite useful. A flat head is also quite nice. Tweezers? OK. Scissors? I've never run into a situation where a dinky pair of scissors was that much better than a knife. A simple first-aid kit is nice, I keep one in my car, but most of the other stuff is excessive as EDC. You really need a socket wrench with an assortment of sockets every day? You really need multiple lengths and types of saw blades every day? You really need a full set of 1/4" hex bits and another set of 4mm hex bits? You don't need to carry spare set of wire cutter blades, just replace them as needed. If you're going to go through a pair of wire cutter blades in situ, then you'll probably want a bespoke tool. I'd swap some of that out with a tube of super-glue, a bit of para-cord, a small spool of wire, and maybe a pen and note pad.
Very nice and useful kit. I would add/change some stuff... But just for personal preferences. I'm waiting for the update to get the scheme for the bit holder! Have you recorded already?
I watch these EDC videos, and it''s always stuff you can just buy. This was the first one where I saw some home made solutions. Fantastic! 2 Suggestions I would have for you is 1: get rid of those tweezers you have and get an actual set of them 2: Add in some needles. You can but them between some duct tape pieces so they don't get lost and don't poke you I REALLY liked those saw blades and the sheath you made for them
Thank you! I recently added a new homemade thing. I will upload an update soon! I got these tweezers because they are very slim. I do have a larger pair, but I because I seldom use them I don't think it's worth to add it (hard to make it fit in the pouch) That is a good suggestion! I did add 2 needles a week ago and put it into the cardboard holder hahah
After nearly a year I don't know if you'll read this but, another great patch might be: "I am descended from 5,000 generations of tool-using primates. Also, I went to college and stuff." Sean Michael Ragan' Sean is not me, by the way. But no circular slide rule? Seriously, I think the tools you have included are very well thought out. Thank you for sharing it.
I did read your comment! It took a while to sit down and answer to it ;) I love your idea of the patch! I might actually print it one day. But it can be tricky to put that much text in a compact patch. My patch is printed with an Ultimaker 3 printer. I've noticed that it can be tricky to have a decent print job when the letters are
Hi Willem, thank you so much for this video. Finally someone with sense. If there is just one thing I would add, it is the indispensable FERM SGM 1006 gas soldering gun / blow torch / McGuyver-tool. Or is it just because everyone I know calls me if "something's wrong with my radio" but I use it at least once a week to solder wires or even brazing of copper plumbing.
Good suggestion! The thing is that this kit is packed tight and I won't be able to put even a compact soldering iron in there. In most cases of soldering, you only need to connect wires together (typical thing that happens). I think it is sufficient to only keep some tin and some shrink tubes in this kit (there is some room for that). My lighter will act as a soldering iron in that case (tin has a low melting temp). For fine soldering work I prefer my TS100 iron and a workpiece holder.
Very good set! On my opinion only lighter is missing, but maybe you just have it in your pocket))) I'm always keeping a semitransparent Clipper in a similar tool kit. And of course I recently added to my kit the Leatherman ratchet extender.
I completely agree on the missing lighter (perfect for shrink tubes). I ordered a compact lighter at Aliexpress (70 mm x 35 mm x 8 mm) which would perfectly fit in the same pocket of one of the bit holders. Unfortunately it never arrived after months of waiting... But I just keep one in my pocket every day!
Can you possibly make a list with links to everything? I’m a part time house worker and mechanic and your setup seems to be the best one out of all I have seen
love the set up and how neat everything is. what are the other saw blades? like can u show them in another vid and do u carry the leatherman diamond file?
In the meantime I added other pieces to this kit. Soon I will upload a new video that covers this, including the saws that I have (trotec blades). I do have the leatherman file and original saw in there as well.
I got a Leatherman ratchet driver and stopped carrying the small ratchet. I carry a Vaughn 140mm 5 1/2 inch pry bar, a few minutes with a file sharpens the tips very well it allows you to get a bite better with the tool you can scrape with it and it makes a nice door chock to keep doors open
Even before you posted this comment I already added the leatherman ratchet driver to the kit. It is quite expensive, but it is very neat. I might consider to add a prybar as well, but I think I won't use it often. It is more of a long term idea.
@@TheWillem the Leatherman ratchet definitely seems to be expensive but as much as I've used mine already it has more than made up for the cost. The little mini pry bar is one of those things you don't realize how much you use until you actually have it with you. The small keychain pry bars and high-end titanium pry bars still do not do the same job as the little mini Vaughn I carry. It can be a scraper, a pry bar, a chock
Congratulations on your upcoming Graduation and welcome to Engineering. I am an Aeronautical & Marine Engineer. I too am finishing up my second masters in a two weeks. Really enjoyed your EDC Tool kit! Which Engineering are you reading? Warm regards from the UK. -DP
Thank you! I am specializing in construction and mechanisms. You can think about ASML machines. I typically read mikroniek. What made you decide to do a second master?
I'm a bit jealous of your 3D printed socket holder. However, I have the same basic kit only I use hex drivers for my sockets and they came with their own holder that while much different from yours, suffices enough for now
I love that bit/socket holder. About the sockets - I see you included sizes from 5mm - 12mm. There are nine sockets in total, so I'm interested in which sizes you chose, since at least one of them must be a half size. Also, have you found these sizes to cover most of your needs in the field? I have found that 13mm seems to be one of the more common sizes I have encountered, but I suppose it all depends on the field in which you work.
I bought a range of sockets including the 13 mm. I included a cross key (for < 5 mm sockets). The update video shows the changes I made to this kit to this day. I am a mechanical designer, quick prototyping happens often. But because the company is a semi-startup, tool trolleys are limited. So when a prototype needs to be assmbled, I use this kit.
The leatherman bit set contains the corresponding torx bit. In my current setup I have a printed holder for the leatherman bitdriver extender, making it a screwdriver at its own. My update video took much longer to upload. I simply had no time. However, I will upload an updated video of my current setup. I'd love to read your feedback on it.
i need a way to store/carry and keep sorted a bunch of 4mm bits. i love my fixit kit, but it takes up a tonne of needless space in the bottom of my purse. i need a near full set of security torx, plus two game bit and some triwing bits from my kit or another kit that has them and its been very hard, all the good solutions seem to be for 1/4 inch or double-ended bits
Perhaps you can think about a model that stores your bits in a more compact manner? Because this sounds like a 3D print solution. If you do this, make sure to use TPU material, like my hexagonal socket holder.
Add some safety pins, a curved needle, a magnifying glass a dental pic tool and mirror... I also carry a scalpel, hemostats and dental floss as my EDC doubles as a surgical kit...
Thank you for your suggestions! As you might have noticed I assembled this kit just for the essentials, being an almost-engineer. I don't see why (and where) I should put your suggested items in this pouch. However, I did add these items to my first aid kit in my car (even got a stitching kit with a curved needle and toothpicks). Only the magnifying glass is missing, but again I don't know for what purpose I need it. So if it happens that I need these items, I will just need to walk to my car.
Great review, I am all about weight so don't like carrying 2 or 3 of everything, the multi-tools always pack a punch in the weight department and a lot of that is unnecessary, but that is only my own EDC preferences, we are all different and have different likes and goals.
The SOG Powerlock is a better multitool for engineers. It's more versatile, can be used in more configurations and is more adaptable and customisable than the Leatherman, and it has compound leverage. It also connects to standard 1/4" hex screwdriver bits and 1/4" square drive sockets easily. It also does not rely on springs to operate as the Leatherman design does, which is a weakness in my opinion. I was an IT engineer until a few years ago and have tried many multitools over the years, including Leatherman, Gerber, SOG and others. The SOG Powerlock is definitely the best. I have no connection to SOG tools other than being a happy customer.
Cool setup. Learn to pick locks and add lockpick to your set (shim, tension wrench and couple of picks). imho dealing with locks gracefully is an essential skill for an engineer, you cant always carry a blot cuter or grinder...
I am sorry guys for sharing the packing list of this pouch so late. Here it is with links!
1. The pouch: amzn.to/48emHHD
2. Leatherman Surge: amzn.to/3RWT0Fn
3. Leatherman bit set: amzn.to/47dCAgb
4. Leatherman Bit driver extender: amzn.to/3tuTwkB
5. Compact knife CRKT CEO: amzn.to/3vhadk5
6. Olight S2-baton alternative - Olight S2R II: amzn.to/41zwkhL
7. Socket set 4 mm - 13 mm: amzn.to/3NFLhZC
8. Screw extractors: amzn.to/3TGWXPU
9. Micro bit adapter: amzn.to/3TEYLso
10. converter 1/4 inch to hex: amzn.to/479KmI5
11. Alternative jig saw blades (steel, wood, plastic): amzn.to/3H0oQee
12. Bandages (best imo): amzn.to/3toSIOh
13. 4 inch zip ties: amzn.to/41BESV4
14. Lens wipes: amzn.to/48yWV0I
This is by far the greatest kit I've ever seen, amazing utilisation of space.
Thank you! I hope you can steal one of my ideas. Make sure to subscribe, soon I will upload an update video. Last 2 months I changed some things making it even more effective.
Great video, no bullsh*t, no ego trip, down to earth and well presented. Great job.
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I love your homemade blade storage solution! I will be using this for my set up moving forward!
Legit the most common sense practical kit I’ve seen so far, no lifestraws, no firesteels, no vicegrips, just stuff people actually use
Now, I’m not an engineer so this kit is a bit overkill for my needs but I still love how well everything plays together in here. I can tell you really thought long and hard about what you’ll actually need and kept it to the essentials. Top notch.
Thank you! It took indeed some time to think of a logical inventory of stuff that I actually use and put it into a compact pouch. This easily fits in a back pocket of any jeans. Basically, I wrote down the tools that I need during projects of the last months. The only thing that I might miss is a small lighter (for heat shrinks).
What is your background? Are you also into the process of assembling an EDC pouch?
@@TheWillem I work in logistics so I don't really need to carry a ton at work - it's really just my phone, a nice pen, and my swiss army knife. These are also things I like to have on me alongside a couple of other "urban EDC" essentials when I'm off work. I do carry these extra items in a small pouch.
I like watching EDC videos like yours as I'm always finding new ways to improve my kit. I strive to keep it reasonable so I only carry a handful of items I hope I don't have to use - like plasters and painkillers that are small enough for it to be silly to not have them with you.
I might make a video of my kit eventually but English isn't my native tongue so I'd have to work up my courage a bit before you'll catch me speaking it in front of a camera.
Your English is pretty damn good
I'm a Facilities Coordinator at a Hospital and that is a very well thought out kit. Thanks for sharing 👍
I’m a biomedical engineer who works for a hospital and I have to say that’s a nice little set up you have there !
Helikopter Helikopter, Parakopter Parakopter
Is this good for both of them (gaussian blur incoming 321)
i did an internship with a pharmasutical manufacturer and this kit minus the saws would probably cover a lot of what i needed.only thing to add is a bunch of re-threading tools
A real engineer would've given the dimensions in millimeters.
You are absolutely right. My supervisor would kill me if he watched this video. The thing is that these are approximations, it is not a nice, rectangular box!
@@TheWillem Not a single person uses centimeters.
Thats not correct and an absurd statement." Not a single person uses centimetres" They use centimeters in Thailand. I've been working here for 10 years on and off and everytime I come back I have to recalibrate my brain.
@@daletaylor9547
So, I'm in a mostly metric country. For the layman/person who can barely read a tape measure, centimeters are pretty common. I tend to use millimetres just because it saves using a decimal point.
Inches and thou get heavy usage though since my machining tools are imperial, most imperial fasteners can be got down here and I cringe when mixing standards in a project.
@@dontnubblemebro metric is the only way to go. Have you ever come across metric inches? That's a nightmare. Yanks tried it for a while on some of the gas fields in oz way back. Still come across a well head now again that throws us for a curve.
Great compact EDC pack for a wide coverage of different situations! Very cool indeed.
What a tidy little kit! Thanks for sharing.
Mechanical engineering student here, I always got a full socket and pipe case in the back of my veteran car... So got all these things and more decently handy... As long as I use my car at least... A small swiss knife on the keychain I find to be handy for smaller tasks when got no other tools...
Good job on kit. Nice holders for saw blades.
You just inspired me to set up my own EDC for Engineers, I often carry too much with me, although I always need the same bits and stuff.
A very thorough job and great kit !
really love the bit holder you printed.
great setup!
i like the idea of using normal commercial saw blades into leatherman. This was very inspirational.
Love the patch and the EDC pouch is nice
Well organized. Nice kit.
I have worked in an oil refinery for almost twenty years. I have never seen an engineer carry a tool before
I really apreciate you share this practical edc, as an engineer I'm tired of looking for useful edc tools and always find those paranoid guys showing their Anti-nuclearwar stuff. Great kit.
Very helpful look inside your kit. Thanks.
This is the most practical set of edc that would fulfill my needs that I have see in a while. I'm in construction supervision and I find when I am getting around site it is the little tools for small jobs the guys don't always have on hand. I'm stealing your idea for blade storage. Cheers
Thank you! I am glad to you will steal my idea of the blades. Stealing ideas is the main reason why I uploaded this video. This kit has saved me a lot of time as well. At the university we have a workshop (I work there), and sometimes students have very weird screw heads (triangular, square, ...) they want to remove or tension. The standard tool carriages we have at the workshop work fine, but sometimes lack specific bits. It is just awesome to have those in your edc as well.
What tools do you and your guys typically need for small jobs?
@@TheWillem I'm currently doing work on a $5B extension to an oil refinery in Thailand. We are doing a bunch of structural steel erection and some civil work so the chunky tools, 41mm and up etc are always at hand so a screwdriver or a 6mm spanner aren't normally near by so a few pocket tools can get you out of a jam. I carry a knifeless rebar cause no blades on site. Leatherman bit kit with a small Wera ratchet and a couple of the small Knipex pliers. Saved a walk back to the workshop many times.
@@TheWillem Sorry to hijack this a bit, but if you are in a workshop, and i suppose the students should become engineers there, i would collect old (ikea) allen wrenches and let them make the bit they need with files. (The first time i needed a triangle bit this is exactely what i did. Takes a few minutes.)
In my country there are 2 ways of becomming an engineer, one is by attending an engineering school (usually 5 years from age 14-19) or by studying at a university. Biggest difference between the two is the practical education that is missing on university.
And that often shows later in working situations. So every practical experience i'd say is helpfull for future engineers.
I went to such a school and even though my field was electronics (from electricity on atomic level to radar) the first year, we almost entirely spent our workshop time with metal working like filing, operating lathes, milling machines ect. (no CNC)
Useful kit. The basics is that if it works well for you, then that is what it really matters.
I like it, i am an engineer myself but stay at the office most of the time
Wow!
Very nice pouch with many good tools!
Very impressive. I have been thinking of how to make my own personal Surge carry pouch but for hip carry. Great video.
I did consider that as well. But the main downsides I thought of are two things:
- the heavy weight of the package requires a tight belt on your waist. I found that it might be uncomfortable.
- accessibility to different tools can be inconvenient.
But please, let me know if you found a proper solution!
Beautifully appointed. Well done.
Didn't know the Leatherman Surge took standard Jigsaw blades. That really adds functionality.
For this reason I think it is the most versatile leatherman you can buy.
Nice set, well done.
Sweet kit my dude, I feel like you could fix just about anything with it. Love your diy blade storage, when I get my surge I'm gonna have to steal that idea lol
Thank you for sharing. I want to get an edc tool, and I would like to see how others have their set up.
Nice kit!
Very nice kit. I really like the printed socket holder and the cardboard saw scabbard. But you probably only need 2 saws - the wood one in the Leatherman and the longer metallic one. You can switch out one of the others for an emory board and a small file/round file I think. I'd add a small amount of thin/strong cordage. And a magnet (numerous trouble-shooting benefits). a small amount of wire for repairs, a little heat shrink tuning and a bic lighter. Your Olight is great --- but do you need so much size and power? Switch to a smaller one. Perhaps you can add a pin vise and some micro drill bits with the regained volume? Some clips or forceps to use as a microvise? If anything, you may have too many bits -- you have a lot of bits! I would also switch your tweezers for a non-magnetic brass pair, add a small wooden pusher tool (like those used in manicure or whittle a chopstick) because its nice to have something dielectric too. And a small tube of cyanoacrylate glue. Maybe a little sugru?
These are just ideas because your EDC kit has inspired me. Overall an excellent job!
I totally missed your comment. Great tips, thank you!
Well constructed kit!
A small, inexpensive pry bar can fit in your bag and be useful in real world situations. I carry one in my pocket. Good luck in your engineering career.
Thank you!
I have thought about it you suggestion. But I have never needed a pry bar in the last 5+ years. The thing is that a decent pry bar has some length (creating a moment to open stuff). But that doesn't fit into this pouch (which is a personal must).
If it ever happens that I need a pry bar, I will improvise and just use the built-in leatherman's flathead screwdriver.
I just use a thick blade pocket knife for a pry bar sometimes
@@TheWillem be careful with the newer wave ones, some will snap due to a small defect at the pivot and (at least locally, i'm not in the US) getting their warranty might be iffy
I went back because i realised i might have been mistaken
That's a surge :>
@@angrydragonslayer You mean the leahterman wave? Because I own the surge or are there any problems with this one as well?
You are a well prepare person, real engineer. Not many people out there who work as engineer wants to do these effort like you've done for this, especially for 3D printed shock bit holder & hand made saw bit holder. I like your very consise & versatile tool set that can handle many situations.
Thx for the video, very good items.
Nice setup! 🤘🏻
I put together a EDC pouch but mine has 2 compartments. It's more for bicycle, Motorcycle, home repairs or for simple away from home. 1 side has guaze pads, medical tape, bandais, and hand wipes, that can be used for cleaning out cuts, or cleaning a dirty tool, to store it back in the tool side of the pouch. The tool side has, 5inch Knipex cobra, 6inch Knipex pliers wrench, Milwaukee fastback 6 in 1utility knife, 24 double sided Wiha bits, leatherman extension, leatherman ratchet extension, ACEBEAM Pokelit AA, Olight Open mini, and a Knifeless Rebar, with Bit adapter. I have a Olight IR2 Pro and a Victorinox Rambler on a locking carabiner at all times on my belt lupe. I am always getting cuts or blisters that bleed, or a callous comes off or cracks from plumbing or all the jack of all trade side jobs I do, that I always carried bandages in my wallet, but instead of just 1 bandage, I can now carry a few, plus tape, and cleaning wipes, to help decrease infections. 1 cut was really red last year and it had to be cut open and stitched last year, so now I carry this. Plus I always have tools on me, when I go to look at a property, but I normally have a tool bag and sometimes power tools on me, depending on the job. About a month ago, I was able to help someone crying outside, because a plumber turned the house water off. The bathroom facet had bad shut off valves and they were leaking. The faucet needed to be replaced as well. Her quote was ridiculously high. I ran to the store with her to get some shut off valves and replaced the valves and turned her water on. She was so happy. I just gave her my number and she gave me a hug and I continued on my bicycle ride. The tools I had in my EDC pouch helped her. That's why I carry it in my backpack that I have a water bag thing with a straw in it. I know that I didn't fix her entire issue, but she was able to wash her dishes, use her shower, wash clothes, and everything else that she was talking about that she could do. I never got a call to come do the work but she said that she was in between jobs, so, I might still get the call to make some money to replace the facet. The shutoff valves were easy and it was payment enough, to see her so happy. I fixed a few things at my Aunts house as well. I never understood why people carried EDC, until now. It all started with a Victorinox SD classic, on my Keychain, to cut shrink wrapped pallets open and taped boxes open at work. I was a over the road semi driver, and that knife was amazing. I upgraded to the Victorinox Rambler, then carried a Olight IR2 Pro. I am hooked now. 😅
I hate all the survivalist and combat BS that people put in their EDC kits. I used to carry a Leatherman Skeletool with me because all I wanted was a good solid pair of pliers, a bit driver, and a knife. It's a fantastic tool, however; I ended up having to toss it and re-buy it several times because whenever I traveled, they would make me get rid of it. Even when I drove to New York, security at the Statue of Liberty ferry tour made me toss my pocket knife. Now, what I want is a solid pair of pliers, a bit driver, and a *utility knife* so I can just toss the cheap blade if I forget. The saw blade attachment on the Surge is awesome! I also wish the Skeletool had replaceable wire cutters, though I wouldn't carry replacements. I'd just replace them as they wore out. I can't imagine many situations where I'd *need* to replace a blade right that moment.
I feel like EDC is a game of diminishing returns. Knives are super useful almost daily. Usually a utility knife will do. Pliers are almost but not quite as useful as knives. A medium sized Philips-head screw driver is quite useful. A flat head is also quite nice. Tweezers? OK. Scissors? I've never run into a situation where a dinky pair of scissors was that much better than a knife. A simple first-aid kit is nice, I keep one in my car, but most of the other stuff is excessive as EDC. You really need a socket wrench with an assortment of sockets every day? You really need multiple lengths and types of saw blades every day? You really need a full set of 1/4" hex bits and another set of 4mm hex bits? You don't need to carry spare set of wire cutter blades, just replace them as needed. If you're going to go through a pair of wire cutter blades in situ, then you'll probably want a bespoke tool.
I'd swap some of that out with a tube of super-glue, a bit of para-cord, a small spool of wire, and maybe a pen and note pad.
Very nice and useful kit. I would add/change some stuff... But just for personal preferences.
I'm waiting for the update to get the scheme for the bit holder! Have you recorded already?
I watch these EDC videos, and it''s always stuff you can just buy. This was the first one where I saw some home made solutions. Fantastic!
2 Suggestions I would have for you is
1: get rid of those tweezers you have and get an actual set of them
2: Add in some needles. You can but them between some duct tape pieces so they don't get lost and don't poke you
I REALLY liked those saw blades and the sheath you made for them
Thank you! I recently added a new homemade thing. I will upload an update soon!
I got these tweezers because they are very slim. I do have a larger pair, but I because I seldom use them I don't think it's worth to add it (hard to make it fit in the pouch)
That is a good suggestion! I did add 2 needles a week ago and put it into the cardboard holder hahah
After nearly a year I don't know if you'll read this but, another great patch might be:
"I am descended from 5,000 generations of tool-using primates. Also, I went to college and stuff."
Sean Michael Ragan'
Sean is not me, by the way.
But no circular slide rule?
Seriously, I think the tools you have included are very well thought out. Thank you for sharing it.
I did read your comment! It took a while to sit down and answer to it ;)
I love your idea of the patch! I might actually print it one day. But it can be tricky to put that much text in a compact patch. My patch is printed with an Ultimaker 3 printer. I've noticed that it can be tricky to have a decent print job when the letters are
Hi Willem,
thank you so much for this video. Finally someone with sense. If there is just one thing I would add, it is the indispensable FERM SGM 1006 gas soldering gun / blow torch / McGuyver-tool. Or is it just because everyone I know calls me if "something's wrong with my radio" but I use it at least once a week to solder wires or even brazing of copper plumbing.
Good suggestion! The thing is that this kit is packed tight and I won't be able to put even a compact soldering iron in there. In most cases of soldering, you only need to connect wires together (typical thing that happens). I think it is sufficient to only keep some tin and some shrink tubes in this kit (there is some room for that). My lighter will act as a soldering iron in that case (tin has a low melting temp). For fine soldering work I prefer my TS100 iron and a workpiece holder.
Great kit. Could you share your 3D design regarding the bits? Also asking for information regarding the microbits. Thank you
Absolutely awesome 👏🏻
nice share..
Excellent, thank you. Subscribed!
Well done.
Very good set! On my opinion only lighter is missing, but maybe you just have it in your pocket))) I'm always keeping a semitransparent Clipper in a similar tool kit. And of course I recently added to my kit the Leatherman ratchet extender.
I completely agree on the missing lighter (perfect for shrink tubes). I ordered a compact lighter at Aliexpress (70 mm x 35 mm x 8 mm) which would perfectly fit in the same pocket of one of the bit holders. Unfortunately it never arrived after months of waiting... But I just keep one in my pocket every day!
Can you possibly make a list with links to everything? I’m a part time house worker and mechanic and your setup seems to be the best one out of all I have seen
I am an engineer and this is a very useful setup! I need to make one like this.
Can you put perhaps amazon or product links to the items in the video description? So it will help others looking for similar items for our EDC kits.
I Like the Engineers precise measurement.
Great vid. Can you please post the links to the items inside the pouch, including the velcro sticker? Thanks...
You need a Knipex Cobra mini to have the best edc kit. Nice video
Ah engineers. Alwas mesure things for no reason. Gotta love em
Mooi setje❤
pretty cool
love the set up and how neat everything is. what are the other saw blades? like can u show them in another vid and do u carry the leatherman diamond file?
In the meantime I added other pieces to this kit. Soon I will upload a new video that covers this, including the saws that I have (trotec blades). I do have the leatherman file and original saw in there as well.
Just calm down man. Nice video👍
I got a Leatherman ratchet driver and stopped carrying the small ratchet. I carry a Vaughn 140mm 5 1/2 inch pry bar, a few minutes with a file sharpens the tips very well it allows you to get a bite better with the tool you can scrape with it and it makes a nice door chock to keep doors open
Even before you posted this comment I already added the leatherman ratchet driver to the kit. It is quite expensive, but it is very neat. I might consider to add a prybar as well, but I think I won't use it often. It is more of a long term idea.
@@TheWillem the Leatherman ratchet definitely seems to be expensive but as much as I've used mine already it has more than made up for the cost. The little mini pry bar is one of those things you don't realize how much you use until you actually have it with you. The small keychain pry bars and high-end titanium pry bars still do not do the same job as the little mini Vaughn I carry. It can be a scraper, a pry bar, a chock
Me gusta mucho el pouch . muy completo, capaz falta algun paracord, encededor, algun alambre para emergencias, me gusta mucho, gracias por el video.
Congratulations on your upcoming Graduation and welcome to Engineering. I am an Aeronautical & Marine Engineer. I too am finishing up my second masters in a two weeks. Really enjoyed your EDC Tool kit! Which Engineering are you reading? Warm regards from the UK. -DP
Thank you! I am specializing in construction and mechanisms. You can think about ASML machines. I typically read mikroniek. What made you decide to do a second master?
I'm a bit jealous of your 3D printed socket holder. However, I have the same basic kit only I use hex drivers for my sockets and they came with their own holder that while much different from yours, suffices enough for now
Hey Willem, is de Socket holder te koop? Zo ja, dan zou ik er graag eentje van jou kopen.
@@TheDarodur Kan het maken voor u
Awesome kit the only thing i would add is a lighter
I love that bit/socket holder. About the sockets - I see you included sizes from 5mm - 12mm. There are nine sockets in total, so I'm interested in which sizes you chose, since at least one of them must be a half size. Also, have you found these sizes to cover most of your needs in the field? I have found that 13mm seems to be one of the more common sizes I have encountered, but I suppose it all depends on the field in which you work.
I bought a range of sockets including the 13 mm. I included a cross key (for < 5 mm sockets). The update video shows the changes I made to this kit to this day. I am a mechanical designer, quick prototyping happens often. But because the company is a semi-startup, tool trolleys are limited. So when a prototype needs to be assmbled, I use this kit.
Where did you get that patch?? Been scouring the internet looking for the same one!
I'm willing to put together an EDC kit like this. How much yours weights?
this is it, awesome
Nice!
Add fusible links- heat and solder type connectors- a selection of O rings- a lighter or flame and duct tape or gorilla tape
What size sockets did you put in there and if i may ask why did you choose them
Do you have the cad file for the Hex socket 3d print?Can you leave it in the description
PERRRRFECTION !!!!!!!!!!
Great kit! Which tool do you use to exchange the wire cutteres if needed?
The leatherman bit set contains the corresponding torx bit. In my current setup I have a printed holder for the leatherman bitdriver extender, making it a screwdriver at its own. My update video took much longer to upload. I simply had no time. However, I will upload an updated video of my current setup. I'd love to read your feedback on it.
Hello. Nice EDC set. Share the 3D model of the head holder.
Do you have the files / specs for the socket holder? I've been looking for something like this, but haven't had any luck.
I lost the file already, I am sorry. I measured every tool that I wanted in the holder and substracted 1 mm in diameter for a tight fit.
I'm also an engineer.
You can 0ut those tweezers in the Leatherman surge, where the pocket clip would go
I just tried this, but I have a hard time taking them out again. For conveinience I will keep them in the carboard holder.
Where can I get that Velcro patch for my tech pouch? I’m a stagehand & audio engineer and would love to have it on there.
I 'designed' the patch myself and 3D printed it in TPU on a dual extrusion 3D printer.
Need to add 100 or 125mm Cobra pliers.
The only thing I’d add are the security star bits other than that it’s le perfecto!👌🏼
Thank you for the idea! I think I will order these, but I am doubtfull it will fit the pouch since it is packed already.
@@TheWillem true true haha
Where do you buy all that?????😮
Have you ever extracted a screw with that setup ?
1. Where did you get that rachet 2. Where did you get that socket holder 3. List the blades you have
I would like to ask you about what is the watch brand you use?
I wear several watches, but this one is a Fossil. I got this one 10 years ago from my parents. Nothing fancy, but just sweet memories.
i need a way to store/carry and keep sorted a bunch of 4mm bits. i love my fixit kit, but it takes up a tonne of needless space in the bottom of my purse. i need a near full set of security torx, plus two game bit and some triwing bits from my kit or another kit that has them and its been very hard, all the good solutions seem to be for 1/4 inch or double-ended bits
Perhaps you can think about a model that stores your bits in a more compact manner? Because this sounds like a 3D print solution. If you do this, make sure to use TPU material, like my hexagonal socket holder.
Look at the HOTO 24-1 precision screwdriver
Where does the multimeter go?
Add some safety pins, a curved needle, a magnifying glass a dental pic tool and mirror... I also carry a scalpel, hemostats and dental floss as my EDC doubles as a surgical kit...
Thank you for your suggestions! As you might have noticed I assembled this kit just for the essentials, being an almost-engineer. I don't see why (and where) I should put your suggested items in this pouch. However, I did add these items to my first aid kit in my car (even got a stitching kit with a curved needle and toothpicks). Only the magnifying glass is missing, but again I don't know for what purpose I need it. So if it happens that I need these items, I will just need to walk to my car.
Great review, I am all about weight so don't like carrying 2 or 3 of everything, the multi-tools always pack a punch in the weight department and a lot of that is unnecessary, but that is only my own EDC preferences, we are all different and have different likes and goals.
Yes, this Leatherman Surge could be more than 350 gr. It's a lot of weight for a pouch
Excelen
The SOG Powerlock is a better multitool for engineers. It's more versatile, can be used in more configurations and is more adaptable and customisable than the Leatherman, and it has compound leverage. It also connects to standard 1/4" hex screwdriver bits and 1/4" square drive sockets easily. It also does not rely on springs to operate as the Leatherman design does, which is a weakness in my opinion. I was an IT engineer until a few years ago and have tried many multitools over the years, including Leatherman, Gerber, SOG and others. The SOG Powerlock is definitely the best. I have no connection to SOG tools other than being a happy customer.
Cool setup. Learn to pick locks and add lockpick to your set (shim, tension wrench and couple of picks). imho dealing with locks gracefully is an essential skill for an engineer, you cant always carry a blot cuter or grinder...
That is a good idea! But the situation in which I needed to open a lock without keys didn't happen yet. I prefer to keep it to the basics only.
@@TheWillem a man who sleeps with matchete under his pillow is a fool all nighs but one!
pick/hook, magnet
Do you have the 3d print files for the organizer by any chance?
I am afraid I lost it. But I will take the effort to look it up and I will add them to the update video, coming soon.
Thanks for sharing. What’s the brand and model for this pouch?
It is called tactical geek
@@TheWillem Thanks!
Perfect! What kind of engineer are you? Mechanical?
Thank you! I am a mechanical engineer, specialization in constructions and mechanisms (hightech).
How can I get this patch!
I‘m a Diplom Ingenieur!
What type of Leatherman is the one you use.i would like to buy one.
It's the Leatherman Surge