Polak, you may be my new hero! I've tried everywhere to buy a tool that will open up my Wave. Leatherman says they MAKE the tool themselves, and nothing available commercially will work.
On either of your links, could you specify which bit actually worked? It looks like a star security bit, but that won't usually work because the WAVE has a milled point in the center of the star. Did you have to do anything special to take it apart.

If I do get it apart, what do you guys think of trying the modification to the file like the PS2 mod. referenced in ETS? Think it will work?

Naro,

the bit I used was the one that came supplied with my fathers security plates for locks shipment. At WidgetSupplu link when you look at sets BCU06 and BCU13 you will see that they have a hole inside to accomodate the pin that wave has. When I get some time I will go to local Home Depot and see what they have in terms of similar items but it won't be for the next two weeks since EMT exams are really catching up with me.

Matt

Good luck on the exams. Listen closely to the instructions of the evaluator. The day I took the practical portion of my National Registry Exam was one of the most stressful days I have ever had <img src="images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />. They herded us into a large room at the fire academy during the summer, it was not air conditioned, so it was around 90+ degrees. They gave each of us a number and you had to wait for your number to be called for each of the 5 stations. Waiting in that heat, wondering how you did, since they would not tell you until the end of the day, just added to the stress. The written exams for both the National Registry and Maryland were not to bad. Pete

I can only find 6 pointed star drivers at Widget Supply. The Wave is a 5 sided star with security hole.

Polak187, take a close look at your Fathers bit set and see if you can get a manufacturer or item number. The 5-sided security torx bits are not commonly available. Many of us are looking for these. I have even tried to modify bits with no success to date.

Hmmm there are no markings on the bit at all. Except for number 6. How about using a Penta-Drive bit and predriling a hole? Or taking an Eight-Wing bit and filing down some? Check those guys out:
http://www.lara.com/reviews/screwtypes.htm


Matt

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----- Original Message -----
From: Jachyra, Matt
To: 'info@lara.com'
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 1:56 PM
Subject: penta-Drive bits
I'm looking for bits that would be able to open Leatherman Wave tool. Those are identical to your Penta-Drive bits but with a hole inside such as one that can be seen on your Torx Tr or Hex Tr. Do you have something like that? If it helps, kick plates and lock covers use similar screws to meet NYCHA standards.

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Matt,

To the best of my knowledge, the Leatherman uses TORX-PLUS tamper resistant screws. The
bits for these screws are controlled, but you can get them with a little legwork. Please see our page at

http://www.lara.com/torx-plus-tr.htm

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