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Posted: 12/29/2010 11:57:31 AM EDT
View details on the 3 new AR Multitaskers in the AR15.com Store Forum. Order the New AR Multitaskers in the AR15.com Store- Multitasker TUBE Multitasker Ultralight Series 2 AR Multitasker |
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JLA I cant get the ar15.com store because the domain ar15.com is blocked by faggot afghanis here in Afghanistan. Is there any chance that you could use ak47.net to also host the store? Ak is not blocked believe it or not. can you use one of the proxies for the site to get to the store? |
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Here are the details from the link in the first post: Multitasker Tools LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of ARFCOM-branded versions of our 2nd Gen weapon-specific multitools. This time, we are releasing THREE (3) different tools: the Series2 AR Multitasker, the Ultralight, and the TUBE. First up is the smallest tool in our lineup, the Multitaskerâ TUBE. There is nothing like it on the market. The TUBE is a compact, pen-shaped tool that weighs just 2 OUNCES, and it can do the essential field maintenance tasks that most users need by itself. With the optional EXPANSION KIT, the TUBE can turn into a Pocket ToolboxTM for the AR. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum (with a hard anodized finish), the TUBE in its base configuration offers these functions: · Pin punch · Flat blade screwdriver · AR-specific carbon scraper OR dental pick · Front sight adjustment tool · Magnetic ¼” screwdriver bit holder [photos courtesy of Stickman]    In addition, like all Gen2 Multitaskers, the TUBE has a male 8-32 thread, compatible with OTISTM cleaning kits; this early preproduction model does not have the O-ring seals.  Here is the TUBE in action [photos courtesy of Stickman]:        Here are a few reviews for the TUBE: The optional Expansion Kit is a handy zipper case, made from 1000D nylon and reinforced with EVA foam. There is room inside for the TUBE, the dental pick (or carbon scraper) plus a brush or patch holder, an Otis cable, and the included tool bit strip, which contains 10 AR-specific ¼” screwdriver bits – these fit into the magnetic bit holder of the TUBE. You can also use most std ¼” bits you find at the hardware store, further increasing the utility of the TUBE.   Here’s a TUBE with Expansion Kit along with other accessories (photo courtesy of Ryo)  Next up is the Ultralight, which has compact dimensions at 4.25” x 1” x 0.75” and weighs in at 7 ounces.   The Ultralight has a unique SAK-style form factor, but is far more robust in its construction and has four (4) individually locking mechanisms.
 Other cool details include Multitasker’s unique non-slip G10 MaxGrip scales and a sturdy pocket clip with an integral lanyard loop. The chassis is constructed of 420 Stainless with a flat black oxide finish, and entirely machined using wire-EDM (Electro Discharge Machining) and CNC, so the build quality of the tool is simply fantastic. The 10 additional AR-specific tool bits are ¼” diameter and fit inside the supplied 1000D Cordura pouch. A couple of bonus features: the castle nut wrench works great as a bottle opener, and because the bit driver is a magnetic ¼” setup, you can probably make good use of the tool around the house as well  Here is a review for the Ultralight, more to follow: Last, but not least, is the flagship of the Multitasker product line – this is the new Series2 AR Multitasker. We took the pioneering ideas of the original and upgraded the build quality and expanded the feature set. The Series2 is basically the same size as the Leatherman Wave, but has longer needlenose pliers.  (photo by Chako on Multitool.org) And these are no ordinary pliers – unlike other multitools that have investment cast pliers, the pliers on our Series2 are machined from solid billets of D2 tool steel. That’s right – these are the first (and only) multitool pliers on the market that are CNC machined from billet tool steel. Not only that, but they are fitted with dual roller-bearings in the pivot for unrivaled smoothness. You have to try it to believe how smooth and drag-free these pliers are. Bare D2 steel is prone to rusting, so we treated these pliers with QPQ Tufftride – a salt bath nitriding process similar to what Glock uses on their slides.   Like the original Gen1 AR Multitasker, the handles are covered with our G10 Maxgrip scales. The G10 gives you a nice non-slip grabbing surface under any conditions, try gripping a bare metal handle multi and you will notice the difference right away [photos courtesy of J-Sews on Multitool.org].  Other features include: 440C stainless Tanto-style knife blade (2.5”) with a beefy liner lock   You’ll notice none of the other tools "lock” in place – they actually snap into place with authority thanks to a very beefy backspring, you have to exert significant force to fold them back. To put safety locks on the other tools IN THIS CHASSIS would mean more weight and complexity ($$$). Other unique AR-specific tools found on the Series2 include a 3/8” box wrench for adjusting LaRue mount tension and a spanner wrench for tightening unstaked castle nuts.  Use your thumb to hold the wrench in place while you tighten down [photo courtesy of Stickman]  The file is actually a very beefy flatblade screwdriver that is ideal for the TA51 ACOG mounts issued to the military. On the other side, you have the incredibly useful and versatile bent-tip carbon scraper found on all Multitaskers.  The dental pick unscrews to reveal the 8-32 OTIS compatible male thread  [photo courtesy of Chako on Multitool.org]  You’ll find the handy 4-prong FSP adj tool but now it is a removable bit. Like the other 2 Multitasker models, the bit holder is magnetic and uses std ¼” hex bits. 10 AR-specific bits are supplied, and they are stored in a handy 2-pc carrier that fits inside the new pouch   Another small detail that is the result of feedback gathered from users of the original Gen1 Multitasker – a small lanyard loop cut out of the frame  And because the bit holder takes std ¼” hex bits, you can customize it out with almost unlimited possibilities [photo courtesy of QUIB]  Here are some reviews on the Series2 : This one on Multitool.org is not by a "gun guy” so it focuses more on the design details and the build quality. Thanks to Bob (J-Sews) on Multitool.org for permission to use his photos: Rob Curtis from the GearScout Blog on Army Times did a detailed comparison vs. the Leatherman MUT: http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2010/11/23/tool-fight-leatherman-mut-vs-multitasker-series-2/ |
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Quoted: Interesting . . . . where are they made ? These are made in China, designed in the US. Material-wise, TUBE is 6061-T6 Aluminum, CNC machined, then anodized. Ultralight chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Series 2 AR Multitasker has pliers that are CNC machined from D2 tool steel, then treated with Tufftride (more details in the thread); the chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Knife blade is 440C Stainless, treated with Tufftride. |
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I bought a series 1 Multitasker last year. Great tool. Now it looks like I know what I'm going to do with my Christmas money this year - Series 2 FTW! This^ They would make great gifts also! BigDozer66 Yep, I think I'll be directing Mrs. Jarhead_22 here for this. |
| I bought a multitasker when they first came out, and snapped some of the tools in half while using them. I contacted Multitasker and they informed me there had been an issue with the temperance of the metal. They replaced my tool sight unseen and on the spot. The new tool has survived and held up to all the various ways I have found to abuse it. They are good people, and I recommend their tools. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Interesting . . . . where are they made ? These are made in China, designed in the US. Material-wise, TUBE is 6061-T6 Aluminum, CNC machined, then anodized. Ultralight chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Series 2 AR Multitasker has pliers that are CNC machined from D2 tool steel, then treated with Tufftride (more details in the thread); the chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Knife blade is 440C Stainless, treated with Tufftride. I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but, why the hell are they made in China? Was it impossible to find a U.S. manufacturer for these products? I would pay a higher price for one if it was Made in the USA. |
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Interesting . . . . where are they made ? These are made in China, designed in the US. Material-wise, TUBE is 6061-T6 Aluminum, CNC machined, then anodized. Ultralight chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Series 2 AR Multitasker has pliers that are CNC machined from D2 tool steel, then treated with Tufftride (more details in the thread); the chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Knife blade is 440C Stainless, treated with Tufftride. I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but, why the hell are they made in China? Was it impossible to find a U.S. manufacturer for these products? I would pay a higher price for one if it was Made in the USA. 
Call me naive, but it's still Capitalism. China or not, have you looked around yourself, still too many "Entitled" employees lurking around. Don't get me started on Unions. With that said, I placed an order yesterday. Not only have I supported this site, I'm going to receive a quality AMERICAN designed tool. ETA: It's all good bro. 
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Quoted: JLA I cant get the ar15.com store because the domain ar15.com is blocked by faggot afghanis here in Afghanistan. Is there any chance that you could use ak47.net to also host the store? Ak is not blocked believe it or not. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be able to do that any time soon. Email me and let me know what you want, and I'm sure we can figure out a way to get you taken care of- either now or when you get back home (depending on when you want it). |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Interesting . . . . where are they made ? These are made in China, designed in the US. Material-wise, TUBE is 6061-T6 Aluminum, CNC machined, then anodized. Ultralight chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Series 2 AR Multitasker has pliers that are CNC machined from D2 tool steel, then treated with Tufftride (more details in the thread); the chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Knife blade is 440C Stainless, treated with Tufftride. I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but, why the hell are they made in China? Was it impossible to find a U.S. manufacturer for these products? I would pay a higher price for one if it was Made in the USA. I had my engineer buddy who designed the bent tip carbon scraper send RFQs to several top-tier machine shops he deals with, and the only one that bothered to quote pegged machining the pliers out of D2 @ 120 DOLLARS. Just the machining the 2 plier halves, no ball bearing pivot, no Tufftride nitriding, not even the rest of the tool!. If you want THIS tool, with all its CNC parts, made in the US, it would probably cost around $400. No joke. Not only that, but the pure logistics of getting a complicated tool like this manufactured at all is a massive undertaking for a small outfit like us. It took me almost 2 yrs to find the right combination of vendors who possessed the necessary technical skills AND didn't require an order of a gazillion pieces. Of course I'd love to make stuff in the US. I have 2 other products in development, 1 of which will definitely be made in the US because it can be done affordably as it is injection molded. The other is this BEAST of an armorer's wrench. The prototype was machined out of D2 billet in China, but I am trying to find a cost effective way to make it in the US. It ain't easy.  |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Interesting . . . . where are they made ? These are made in China, designed in the US. Material-wise, TUBE is 6061-T6 Aluminum, CNC machined, then anodized. Ultralight chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Series 2 AR Multitasker has pliers that are CNC machined from D2 tool steel, then treated with Tufftride (more details in the thread); the chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Knife blade is 440C Stainless, treated with Tufftride. I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but, why the hell are they made in China? Was it impossible to find a U.S. manufacturer for these products? I would pay a higher price for one if it was Made in the USA. I had my engineer buddy who designed the bent tip carbon scraper send RFQs to several top-tier machine shops he deals with, and the only one that bothered to quote pegged machining the pliers out of D2 @ 120 DOLLARS. Just the machining the 2 plier halves, no ball bearing pivot, no Tufftride nitriding, not even the rest of the tool!. If you want THIS tool, with all its CNC parts, made in the US, it would probably cost around $400. No joke. Not only that, but the pure logistics of getting a complicated tool like this manufactured at all is a massive undertaking for a small outfit like us. It took me almost 2 yrs to find the right combination of vendors who possessed the necessary technical skills AND didn't require an order of a gazillion pieces. Of course I'd love to make stuff in the US. I have 2 other products in development, 1 of which will definitely be made in the US because it can be done affordably as it is injection molded. The other is this BEAST of an armorer's wrench. The prototype was machined out of D2 billet in China, but I am trying to find a cost effective way to make it in the US. It ain't easy. http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/119/wrench2.jpg $400! Wow. Well, at least you tried. Thanks for clearing that up for me. |
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Interesting . . . . where are they made ? These are made in China, designed in the US. Material-wise, TUBE is 6061-T6 Aluminum, CNC machined, then anodized. Ultralight chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Series 2 AR Multitasker has pliers that are CNC machined from D2 tool steel, then treated with Tufftride (more details in the thread); the chassis is 420 Stainless, EDM/CNC machined with black oxide finish + G10 scales. Knife blade is 440C Stainless, treated with Tufftride. I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but, why the hell are they made in China? Was it impossible to find a U.S. manufacturer for these products? I would pay a higher price for one if it was Made in the USA. I had my engineer buddy who designed the bent tip carbon scraper send RFQs to several top-tier machine shops he deals with, and the only one that bothered to quote pegged machining the pliers out of D2 @ 120 DOLLARS. Just the machining the 2 plier halves, no ball bearing pivot, no Tufftride nitriding, not even the rest of the tool!. If you want THIS tool, with all its CNC parts, made in the US, it would probably cost around $400. No joke. Not only that, but the pure logistics of getting a complicated tool like this manufactured at all is a massive undertaking for a small outfit like us. It took me almost 2 yrs to find the right combination of vendors who possessed the necessary technical skills AND didn't require an order of a gazillion pieces. Of course I'd love to make stuff in the US. I have 2 other products in development, 1 of which will definitely be made in the US because it can be done affordably as it is injection molded. The other is this BEAST of an armorer's wrench. The prototype was machined out of D2 billet in China, but I am trying to find a cost effective way to make it in the US. It ain't easy. http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/119/wrench2.jpg I do some contract work, making prototype parts for a small engineering firm. I've lost track of how many times I've made parts, the prototype was assembled and tested (frequently with some parts being redesigned), then the whole thing redesigned because the bids for the production parts were too high to sell to potential customers. Based on my limited experience, I have absolutely no doubts about the numbers you gave. But just try making parts for the aviation industry, and you can add a zero or two to those numbers. 
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The other is this BEAST of an armorer's wrench. The prototype was machined out of D2 billet in China, but I am trying to find a cost effective way to make it in the US. It ain't easy. http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/119/wrench2.jpg 
Um... might I suggest adding the holes and contour for a 3 prong FS wrench along an edge there somewhere... |
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JLA I cant get the ar15.com store because the domain ar15.com is blocked by faggot afghanis here in Afghanistan. Is there any chance that you could use ak47.net to also host the store? Ak is not blocked believe it or not. They are Afghans...Afghanis are a currency |
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View details on the 3 new AR Multitaskers in the AR15.com Store Forum. http://media.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=23867 Order the New AR Multitaskers in the AR15.com Store- Multitasker TUBE Multitasker Ultralight Series 2 AR Multitasker Stop posting stuff like this and making me spend my money!!!!! 
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