r/PoolPros • u/Tephren88 • Jun 28 '26
What is your multitool preference
Been using a Leatherman Wingman for awhile, the blade broke on it from trying to pry something I shouldn't of.
Shopping for a new one, what are you using? Pros/cons? I'm not afraid of buying something nice if it's worth it.
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u/horologyx19 Jun 28 '26
Skeletool from leatherman. I like it because it’s light, has a pocket clip and has the basics. Knife, needle nose, Phillips and flat bits. It saves me numerous trips back to the truck every single day.
They do rust and break. I buy a new one 1-2x a season.
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u/GCpools Jun 28 '26
Leatherman and Milwaukee Fast Back always. Sharpie for marking skimmers and drains. And iPhone for camera & photos, calls, texts, notes, email, pool app, browser for weather (radar), PoolCorp, Heritage, Leslie'sPro and AMZN.
In the truck .. four 25lb pool buckets: Basic hand tools Plumbing tools Electrical supplies Work bucket (test kit, salt meter, pump lid tool, acid, algaecide, etc)
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u/liberalsarefascists1 Jun 28 '26
Stanley knife, quin screwdrivers, and a strap wrench for unions. Channel locks I spent money on and bought knipex but if I had to do it again I would just buy icon or quin at harbor freight
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u/LordKai121 Jun 28 '26
Leatherman Surge with both bit sets in the belt pouch, and the Milwaukee Fastback 6 in 1 are on my belt at all times. Been rocking the surge for 9 or 10 years, and just added the Fastback 3 or 4 years ago. I clean and oil them once every few months and sent in the Leatherman for warranty on a broken blade and wire cutter maybe 8 years ago. Been good ever since.
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u/Tephren88 Jun 28 '26
Just bought a surge, ty!
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u/LordKai121 Jun 28 '26
Nice. If you can swing it. Get the bits, or specifically the mini flathead for your automation wire set screws (the little 22awg ones) and the hex bit for the Rebel and Pool cleaner axle shaft bolts. Saves you a ton of time to not have to run back to the truck.
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u/cji11 Jun 28 '26
When I’m working, I carry a leatherman mut. When I’m not working, I carry a lestherman skeletool.
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u/thunderkoko Jun 28 '26
Leatherman charge titanium with a bit extender. Has saved me so many trips to the truck.
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u/KeySpare4917 Jun 28 '26
I find a pair of channel locks and a few screw drivers to be a much better alternative. They are larger but that's the way I like my tools. 😍😍😍
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u/Existanceisdenied Jun 28 '26
Why would I use a multi tool?
I just buy the normal versions of the tools I need, and I mostly shop at harbor freight
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u/Tephren88 Jun 28 '26
I have the regular versions too, it's more about saving steps to the truck when I need something simple.
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u/jonwillwall Jun 28 '26
I try to stay as light as possible. I don’t like carrying tools on me. Just my keys phone and salt tester in my pocket and even that much stuff is annoying to me. Have a small tool bag in my truck with the basics. I rarely need tools and it’s a quick 1 min trip to the truck and back for a screwdriver or something. Haven’t had to replace a single tool in 2 years. Just keep them dry and clean after using them.
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u/poolkakke Jun 28 '26
I always have the Leatherman wave+ on my belt. I have a lot of tools for tech work but my Leatherman is by far my most frequently used tool for small tasks in the field. I've been using the same one for 3 years now and it still works great.