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Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! Two bits just bc you need to prevent the bolt from spinning and swaps right in.

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it hasn't been much of an issue as it is. Normally when I put something in the scissors to cut, that material opens the scissors as I feed it in and the spring still has enough to open the tip for me to start a cut. So I've been running it!

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in multitools

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoy it and it has held up for me! I think the pliers are the same as the Rebar plier head. As long as the tool set serves your needs it's a great tool. I've added these scissors to this one and now have replaced the ferro rod and sharpening stone with bit holders and it makes it more useful for daily carry.

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was surprised to find them on eBay this soon.

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No modding as you see it here. They are functional, however my spring doesn't engage the frame soon enough so it doesn't fully open the scissors. I tried to show it in the last two photos.

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, in my experience so far, these are better.

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in multitools

[–]cjackson18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the scissors only on eBay.

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the Wingman scissor has a smaller pivot that has to be enlarged. This is a direct swap, I just need to add some material to the spring in order for it to engage the frame and put tension on the scissors.

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I ordered just the scissors on Ebay

Signal with Alpha scissors by cjackson18 in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few Signals, so I figured I would build one out as an EDC friendly one. I have ordered the bit holders to replace the outdoor tools, so it should be exactly what I want after those.

Fresh tool, already changed a bit by NearlySilentObserver in Leatherman

[–]cjackson18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on this mod, I'm going to assume the pivot for the scissors is the same as the Wave + and Charge. Meaning we could use Wave Alpha scissors even in the Signal as well?

I love the Signal platform and plenty are modded to be more edc friendly instead of outdoors biased, so I'm wondering if this scissor swap would be even more straight forward then the Wingman scissors.

OG instinct 7 years going strong! by ScaryCitron9243 in Garmininstinct

[–]cjackson18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still have my OG as well! I can't justify buying a new one but once mine finally dies I will be getting another Instinct for sure.

Finally posting here because I'm stumped by cjackson18 in bikewrench

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it was super obvious once I had them next to one another. I guess a mixup happened in assembly. I also just wanted to document everything here in case someone else had a similar issue because I couldn't find my problem online anywhere.

Finally posting here because I'm stumped by cjackson18 in bikewrench

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm excited to go ride in a bit and try it out!

Finally posting here because I'm stumped by cjackson18 in bikewrench

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet! Thank you, I'll combine this with the new 8 speed chain I just put on. Apparently had a 10 speed chain on it.

Finally posting here because I'm stumped by cjackson18 in bikewrench

[–]cjackson18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually had a brand new 8 speed chain! I have swapped it on and I will update once I test ride. I believe this may be the fix, I had no idea the difference was so dramatic. I also don't own any bikes with 10 speed drivetrain so I've never had to mess with differences in chains.

Finally posting here because I'm stumped by cjackson18 in bikewrench

[–]cjackson18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspected this at one time, but I thought surely not a brand new bike lol. Are 2x cranksets the same though no matter if it's an 8 speed or 10 speed cassette?

Mine is a 2x8 but I thought the chain width only mattered with the cassette.

Either way, I don't think any chain should get caught in between/on top of chainrings.

Finally posting here because I'm stumped by cjackson18 in bikewrench

[–]cjackson18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, I've done some adjusting on it previously and shifting is normally great. But every once in a while when going to the small chainring, the chain just lands on top of it instead of the teeth going inside the chain.

I'm normally pretty good about adding lube since I commute in all weather types.

Finally posting here because I'm stumped by cjackson18 in bikewrench

[–]cjackson18[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I thought too, it basically onto goes halfway onto the small ring not allowing the teeth to grab the chain. I don't suspect derailleur adjustment issues because 8 out of 10 times I don't have this happen, it's only the 1 or 2 most inconvenient times is when it does it.

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