Ryo
18 July 2010, 22:05
Multitasker TUBE
I saw QUIB's review and figure to add my own on the Multitasker TUBE.
I was lucky enough to receive a pre-release of the new Multitasker TUBE with the Expansion Kit. This tool is the first of its kind that I’ve seen that fills in a gap between multi-tools and a dedicated AR-15 tool.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0849copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0475copy.jpg
First of all what is the Multitasker TUBE. It’s a portable multi-tool to be used specifically on the AR-15/M-16 weapons platform. It was designed to be a portable tool that will fit into your pocket and a supplemental tool if you own any mutli-tools. The length of the body of the tube is about 5 1/8”.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0834copy.jpg
The main body is made up of 6061-T6 aluminum, CNC machined and hard anodized. The pocket clip is specially heat treated spring steel which can be used as a flat screwdriver. The scraper tool and the A2 sight tool bit are both 420 stainless with a black oxide finish.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0848copy.jpg
The Multitasker TUBE comes in 2 options. First option is the standalone TUBE, street price of $35 (MSRP $45). The second option is to purchase it with an expansion kit as shown in this review at a street price of $50. In my opinion this is an extremely reasonable price for such a versatile tool.
Let‘s start off on taking a closer look at the TUBE. The finish on it is flawless. It screams out quality when looking at and touching it. Even the seams where the cap & body screw together, they align up perfectly.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0524copy.jpg
The cap has a push head that can be used as a starter for breaking down the AR-15/M-16. Just take the tube and push it in the stubborn takedown pin and voila, you have a starting point on gripping the takedown pins to break down your rifle.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0524copy.jpg
Taking off the cap exposes the ¼” magnetic bit holder attached with a 4 prong A2 front sight adjustment tool. The ¼” magnetic bit holder is the standard size to fit most bits and has a strong enough magnet to keep bits from falling out. The ribbing in the center of the tube allows a positive grip when screwing/unscrewing a screw. However you have to be aware that the lower cap of the tube will unscrew off while twisting counterclockwise if you are not holding the main body of the tube.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0519copy.jpg
The cap itself can serve as a flat head screwdriver as well as a take down pin punch.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0837copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0529copy.jpg
Taking off the lower side cap of the tool exposes the scrapper screwed into a 8-32 male thread. The scrapper can be hand unscrewed off to attach the dental pick or even an OTIS cleaning kit cable. Wait a minute.. a OTIS cleaning kit cable? Yes, that was an unexpected but pleasant surprise since I have an OTIS 5.56 cleaning kit sitting in my closet. The 8-32 male thread is the right length to positively hold the OTIS cable on one end. The case has extra loops that can accommodate a couple of the OTIS cable attachment accessories, but I’ll discuss about that later.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0811copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0810copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0814copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0857copy.jpg
The expansion kit consists of the Multitasker case and a set of hex driver bits. If you look at the case, it has 2 extra loop holes and pockets to hold other tools such as the OTIS cable and attachment tools. The case itself feels sturdy. The workmanship is very good, except for the velcro area which is slightly crooked. It doesn’t affect the performance of what it was intended but it’s noticeable to the naked eye. However I did receive a pre-release so I can’t say whether the production models will display the same symptoms. As stated, it doesn’t affect the form or function of the case and will do its job at holding the OTIS cable in the case.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0823copy.jpg
I believe one nice improvement to the case would be to add some method to carry the case on a belt or MOLLE attachment. In the mean time I can wear the TUBE in my pocket, or throw the whole case into my range bag.
The hex bit drivers that come with it looked like they were selected to fit most of the standard fittings used in most AR-15/M-16 accessories. The bit holder holds the bits in pretty tight, so I don’t expect to have them fall out easily.
The following bit drivers were included in the set:
Phillips Head: #1
Flat Head: 3/32, #5
Torx Head: T10, T15
Hex Head: 3/16, 9/64, 1/8, 7/64, 3/32
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0512copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0515copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0507copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0498copy.jpg
There are a few accessories I am adding to my personal kit:
1. A long hex wrench bit to remove the bolt holding the grip in place.
2. Parts from my Otis Kit such as the pull cable, brush, and patch holder.. and throw the kit back in the closet. Here’s a size comparison of the case to the Otis case.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0786copy.jpg
3. Brownell’s Needle Nose Oilers filled with lubrication like CLP, and some solvent. Apparently the case can accommodate two of them.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0838copy.jpg
Talking with the owner of Multitasker, he has taken great care of making sure that the tool met high standards of quality. I’ve had interesting conversation on how he changed minor details to improve the performance of the tool. This included changing angle and shape of the dental pick, to selecting higher quality of metals to keep the tool to be durable. Kudos.
I would definitely approve the Multitasker TUBE for purchase since it fills in a gap that no other multi-tool company has ventured, or at least from what I’ve seen. If you have a multi-tool already, this is the item for you to supplement its capabilities. At a street price of $35 ($45 MSRP) for the Tube, and street price of $50 ($60 MSRP?) the Multitasker TUBE is worth purchasing whether or not you have a multi-tool in your collection.
Where can you get it? I’m guessing Brownells would be the first place to look when it gets released.. You try to guess what makes me say that..
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0844copy.jpg
Here are other photos of the Multitasker TUBE.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0492copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0498copy.jpg
I'll add more info to this post as can find more free time to look at it.
(Sorry for the cray colors of the photos. I'm testing out a new camera.)
I saw QUIB's review and figure to add my own on the Multitasker TUBE.
I was lucky enough to receive a pre-release of the new Multitasker TUBE with the Expansion Kit. This tool is the first of its kind that I’ve seen that fills in a gap between multi-tools and a dedicated AR-15 tool.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0849copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0475copy.jpg
First of all what is the Multitasker TUBE. It’s a portable multi-tool to be used specifically on the AR-15/M-16 weapons platform. It was designed to be a portable tool that will fit into your pocket and a supplemental tool if you own any mutli-tools. The length of the body of the tube is about 5 1/8”.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0834copy.jpg
The main body is made up of 6061-T6 aluminum, CNC machined and hard anodized. The pocket clip is specially heat treated spring steel which can be used as a flat screwdriver. The scraper tool and the A2 sight tool bit are both 420 stainless with a black oxide finish.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0848copy.jpg
The Multitasker TUBE comes in 2 options. First option is the standalone TUBE, street price of $35 (MSRP $45). The second option is to purchase it with an expansion kit as shown in this review at a street price of $50. In my opinion this is an extremely reasonable price for such a versatile tool.
Let‘s start off on taking a closer look at the TUBE. The finish on it is flawless. It screams out quality when looking at and touching it. Even the seams where the cap & body screw together, they align up perfectly.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0524copy.jpg
The cap has a push head that can be used as a starter for breaking down the AR-15/M-16. Just take the tube and push it in the stubborn takedown pin and voila, you have a starting point on gripping the takedown pins to break down your rifle.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0524copy.jpg
Taking off the cap exposes the ¼” magnetic bit holder attached with a 4 prong A2 front sight adjustment tool. The ¼” magnetic bit holder is the standard size to fit most bits and has a strong enough magnet to keep bits from falling out. The ribbing in the center of the tube allows a positive grip when screwing/unscrewing a screw. However you have to be aware that the lower cap of the tube will unscrew off while twisting counterclockwise if you are not holding the main body of the tube.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0519copy.jpg
The cap itself can serve as a flat head screwdriver as well as a take down pin punch.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0837copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0529copy.jpg
Taking off the lower side cap of the tool exposes the scrapper screwed into a 8-32 male thread. The scrapper can be hand unscrewed off to attach the dental pick or even an OTIS cleaning kit cable. Wait a minute.. a OTIS cleaning kit cable? Yes, that was an unexpected but pleasant surprise since I have an OTIS 5.56 cleaning kit sitting in my closet. The 8-32 male thread is the right length to positively hold the OTIS cable on one end. The case has extra loops that can accommodate a couple of the OTIS cable attachment accessories, but I’ll discuss about that later.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0811copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0810copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0814copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0857copy.jpg
The expansion kit consists of the Multitasker case and a set of hex driver bits. If you look at the case, it has 2 extra loop holes and pockets to hold other tools such as the OTIS cable and attachment tools. The case itself feels sturdy. The workmanship is very good, except for the velcro area which is slightly crooked. It doesn’t affect the performance of what it was intended but it’s noticeable to the naked eye. However I did receive a pre-release so I can’t say whether the production models will display the same symptoms. As stated, it doesn’t affect the form or function of the case and will do its job at holding the OTIS cable in the case.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0823copy.jpg
I believe one nice improvement to the case would be to add some method to carry the case on a belt or MOLLE attachment. In the mean time I can wear the TUBE in my pocket, or throw the whole case into my range bag.
The hex bit drivers that come with it looked like they were selected to fit most of the standard fittings used in most AR-15/M-16 accessories. The bit holder holds the bits in pretty tight, so I don’t expect to have them fall out easily.
The following bit drivers were included in the set:
Phillips Head: #1
Flat Head: 3/32, #5
Torx Head: T10, T15
Hex Head: 3/16, 9/64, 1/8, 7/64, 3/32
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0512copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0515copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0507copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0498copy.jpg
There are a few accessories I am adding to my personal kit:
1. A long hex wrench bit to remove the bolt holding the grip in place.
2. Parts from my Otis Kit such as the pull cable, brush, and patch holder.. and throw the kit back in the closet. Here’s a size comparison of the case to the Otis case.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0786copy.jpg
3. Brownell’s Needle Nose Oilers filled with lubrication like CLP, and some solvent. Apparently the case can accommodate two of them.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0838copy.jpg
Talking with the owner of Multitasker, he has taken great care of making sure that the tool met high standards of quality. I’ve had interesting conversation on how he changed minor details to improve the performance of the tool. This included changing angle and shape of the dental pick, to selecting higher quality of metals to keep the tool to be durable. Kudos.
I would definitely approve the Multitasker TUBE for purchase since it fills in a gap that no other multi-tool company has ventured, or at least from what I’ve seen. If you have a multi-tool already, this is the item for you to supplement its capabilities. At a street price of $35 ($45 MSRP) for the Tube, and street price of $50 ($60 MSRP?) the Multitasker TUBE is worth purchasing whether or not you have a multi-tool in your collection.
Where can you get it? I’m guessing Brownells would be the first place to look when it gets released.. You try to guess what makes me say that..
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0844copy.jpg
Here are other photos of the Multitasker TUBE.
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0492copy.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/Ryo_Shared/Multitasker%20TUBE/IMG_0498copy.jpg
I'll add more info to this post as can find more free time to look at it.
(Sorry for the cray colors of the photos. I'm testing out a new camera.)