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Posted: 6/26/2014 6:28:38 AM EDT
Got this in the mail yesterday. I already ordered a new scale for it to give it a better look.
Kershaw Thermite 
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Posted: 6/26/2014 6:33:41 AM EDT
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This is the style of scale, but it will be Toxic Green.
You can find his video on YouTube called pimped our thermite. 
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Posted: 6/26/2014 7:50:21 AM EDT
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I've been thinking about picking up one of the hinderer/ZT collabs like the 0562
I was thinking about the 0392 but it looks like it's going to get crazy to get one |
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Posted: 6/26/2014 10:35:59 AM EDT
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I just wish that Kershaw would regularly offer an upgraded blade model for all of their knives. I'm not s a super fan of the 18crmov whatever it is blade steel. I do'nt need m4 or Elmax or anything, I'de be perfectly fine with CMP-D2 or S30v.
I have or have had s30-v or CMP-D2 versions of all of their knives that they are offered in. My G10/S30v leek is one of my favorite small pocket knives. |
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Posted: 6/26/2014 11:42:51 AM EDT
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Hindor!!,
It looks better and more functional without scales. Is it available with US, European or Japan steel? |
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Posted: 6/26/2014 12:54:01 PM EDT
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Hindor!!, It looks better and more functional without scales. Is it available with US, European or Japan steel? I think it's china steel only. I was going to change the factory scale to something more aggressive. 
ETA: Factory scale 
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Posted: 6/26/2014 4:18:55 PM EDT
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Kershaw has collabed with Hinderer a couple times now
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Posted: 6/26/2014 7:25:15 PM EDT
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Those are absolutely beautiful knives.
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Posted: 6/26/2014 8:04:03 PM EDT
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Kershaw has collabed with Hinderer a couple times now <a href="http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/psouthern1214/media/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s400/psouthern1214/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg</a> How do you like the 566? I've been waffling on it. Mostly on reports the fit and finish is more like Kershaw and less like ZT |
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Posted: 6/26/2014 9:11:19 PM EDT
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This is the style of scale, but it will be Toxic Green. You can find his video on YouTube called pimped our thermite. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/strycnine/Screenshot_2014-06-23-11-44-30_zpstpqrpm3o.png That's funny, I just emailed that guy who made those scales two days ago for his pricing. I'm in the same boat. I hate the stock one. |
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Posted: 6/27/2014 6:47:33 AM EDT
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How do you like the 566? I've been waffling on it. Mostly on reports the fit and finish is more like Kershaw and less like ZT Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kershaw has collabed with Hinderer a couple times now <a href="http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/psouthern1214/media/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s400/psouthern1214/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg</a> How do you like the 566? I've been waffling on it. Mostly on reports the fit and finish is more like Kershaw and less like ZT I love it. The Elmax steel is incredible. Fit and finish are great and it feels like a tank. It's my first ZT though so I can't compare it to others |
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Posted: 6/27/2014 7:26:44 AM EDT
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Do you like the spanto? I hate it. It's about the worst tip I've found for precision cutting. Cool looking knives though, and I still have mine despite not liking much about it. A new scale might fix a lot of my complaints though.
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Posted: 6/27/2014 3:00:33 PM EDT
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That's funny, I just emailed that guy who made those scales two days ago for his pricing. I'm in the same boat. I hate the stock one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is the style of scale, but it will be Toxic Green. You can find his video on YouTube called pimped our thermite. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/strycnine/Screenshot_2014-06-23-11-44-30_zpstpqrpm3o.png That's funny, I just emailed that guy who made those scales two days ago for his pricing. I'm in the same boat. I hate the stock one. Price of scale is more than the knife  Can't wait to get mine
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Posted: 6/27/2014 5:58:22 PM EDT
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This is the style of scale, but it will be Toxic Green. You can find his video on YouTube called pimped our thermite. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/strycnine/Screenshot_2014-06-23-11-44-30_zpstpqrpm3o.png That's funny, I just emailed that guy who made those scales two days ago for his pricing. I'm in the same boat. I hate the stock one. Price of scale is more than the knife Can't wait to get mineYeah, no kidding. That was the first thing I said to myself |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 8:19:17 AM EDT
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How do you like the 566? I've been waffling on it. Mostly on reports the fit and finish is more like Kershaw and less like ZT Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kershaw has collabed with Hinderer a couple times now <a href="http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/psouthern1214/media/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s400/psouthern1214/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg</a> How do you like the 566? I've been waffling on it. Mostly on reports the fit and finish is more like Kershaw and less like ZT I have quite a few ZTs and the 0566 is every bit as quality of a knife as any of the others. I prefer the size of the 0566 over the 0300 and 561. 
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Posted: 6/28/2014 9:28:59 AM EDT
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I have quite a few ZTs and the 0566 is every bit as quality of a knife as any of the others. I prefer the size of the 0566 over the 0300 and 561. <a href="https://imageshack.com/i/1720130531172303j" target="_blank">http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/43/20130531172303.jpg</a> <a href="https://imageshack.com/i/fk20130612201143j" target="_blank">http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/560/20130612201143.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kershaw has collabed with Hinderer a couple times now <a href="http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/psouthern1214/media/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s400/psouthern1214/718D8AA7-82A0-4C2E-A128-63B499659FE0_zpsnqn8bmqb.jpg</a> How do you like the 566? I've been waffling on it. Mostly on reports the fit and finish is more like Kershaw and less like ZT I have quite a few ZTs and the 0566 is every bit as quality of a knife as any of the others. I prefer the size of the 0566 over the 0300 and 561. <a href="https://imageshack.com/i/1720130531172303j" target="_blank">http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/43/20130531172303.jpg</a> <a href="https://imageshack.com/i/fk20130612201143j" target="_blank">http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/560/20130612201143.jpg</a> Drool... 
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Posted: 6/28/2014 9:55:39 AM EDT
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Damn. I've been thinking about the 560 or 566
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Posted: 6/28/2014 6:57:24 PM EDT
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Well if two Arfcommers agree....
Ordered.... |
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Posted: 6/29/2014 5:31:57 AM EDT
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. |
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Posted: 6/29/2014 6:43:13 AM EDT
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered....  .............
Post up a thread when you get it.  Where from?
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Posted: 6/29/2014 7:04:54 AM EDT
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I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. I have the 0566 also and like the deep riding pocket clip. I go back and forth between that and a real hinderer XM3.5(amazingly smooth). If the hinderer had the deep pocket clip, I would be sold on it but it rides a little higher than I prefer. The 0566 is a great knife, but it is tight. I have to use the flipper as well. Recently my torx screw came loose and I have not been carrying it because I need to get a T8 torx to tighten it back down. |
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Posted: 6/29/2014 7:11:13 AM EDT
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Here is a comparison of the 0566(middle), Hinderer XM3.5(right) and a Kershaw Cryo (best $25 knife I have bought)
For the $25 the Cryo costs, it's a great knife to have when you want to cut into something and not worry about breaking it. Plus it feels really good too. 
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Posted: 6/29/2014 7:15:34 AM EDT
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I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. I don't think they are thumb studs. I think they are locking studs. I was planning to use the flipper like my 0770. |
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Posted: 6/29/2014 7:24:26 AM EDT
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... .............
Post up a thread when you get it. Where from?Wilco Gpknives |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 5:41:57 AM EDT
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I don't think they are thumb studs. I think they are locking studs. I was planning to use the flipper like my 0770. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. I don't think they are thumb studs. I think they are locking studs. I was planning to use the flipper like my 0770. This, these are the blade stops not actually thumb studs. |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 7:23:53 AM EDT
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Just found out about the 0562.
If I like the 0566 I'll end up buying it too. |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 9:06:04 AM EDT
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. I don't think they are thumb studs. I think they are locking studs. I was planning to use the flipper like my 0770. This, these are the blade stops not actually thumb studs. Just wanted to note that the 0566 can't be opened that specific way. It makes a difference to some people. I'm pretty excited about the 0562 too. I'm waiting to see if the recently released 0566BWs prices trend down like the 0566s did also. |
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Posted: 7/1/2014 10:38:13 AM EDT
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Please, tell me more about ZT's in this kershaw thread.
How hard is it to make some scales? Do they just use a grinder/hand file to rough them up? I have a CNC so the pattern wouldn't be that bad. maybe I can give it a go. |
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Posted: 7/1/2014 1:20:37 PM EDT
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Please, tell me more about ZT's in this kershaw thread.
How hard is it to make some scales? Do they just use a grinder/hand file to rough them up? I have a CNC so the pattern wouldn't be that bad. maybe I can give it a go. Most of the scales are made out of g10, they are normally cnc'd. Unless these are different than any other kershaw I've had, the scale is completely flat on the side that screws to the frame, so you can do whatever style you want on the outside as long as the frame side is left flat. |
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Posted: 7/1/2014 1:42:17 PM EDT
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Please, tell me more about ZT's in this kershaw thread.
How hard is it to make some scales? Do they just use a grinder/hand file to rough them up? I have a CNC so the pattern wouldn't be that bad. maybe I can give it a go. I believe they are CNC'd Totally valid bringing ZT into it |
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Posted: 7/1/2014 1:54:53 PM EDT
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I got one of these knives. Seems well made, but he clip sucks, if I have to jam it onto the pocket with enough force to tear skin, then the clip sucks
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Posted: 7/1/2014 8:39:09 PM EDT
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. I don't think they are thumb studs. I think they are locking studs. I was planning to use the flipper like my 0770. This, these are the blade stops not actually thumb studs. They are not blade stops, they don't contact the frame at any point open or closed. They are very hard to use, so much so that the flipper is the only way to open it. |
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Posted: 7/2/2014 6:15:30 AM EDT
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Please, tell me more about ZT's in this kershaw thread.
How hard is it to make some scales? Do they just use a grinder/hand file to rough them up? I have a CNC so the pattern wouldn't be that bad. maybe I can give it a go. Yes, I'm interested
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Posted: 7/2/2014 7:52:53 AM EDT
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Did that dude give you an ETA on the scale yet?
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Posted: 7/2/2014 8:34:22 AM EDT
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My 0566 should be here today.
I felt like chasing every postal truck I saw on my ride this morning |
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Posted: 7/2/2014 8:36:54 AM EDT
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Please, tell me more about ZT's in this kershaw thread.
How hard is it to make some scales? Do they just use a grinder/hand file to rough them up? I have a CNC so the pattern wouldn't be that bad. maybe I can give it a go. Yes, I'm interested Well then, Off to find some G-10 sheet! Kershaw thermite on the way! You sons of bitches! Keeping my wallet dry. |
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Posted: 7/2/2014 10:01:22 AM EDT
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They are not blade stops, they don't contact the frame at any point open or closed. They are very hard to use, so much so that the flipper is the only way to open it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well if two Arfcommers agree.... Ordered.... I've been using my 0566 for 4 or so months and it's still very tight. It cannot be opened using the thumb stud, has to be flipped. I don't think they are thumb studs. I think they are locking studs. I was planning to use the flipper like my 0770. This, these are the blade stops not actually thumb studs. They are not blade stops, they don't contact the frame at any point open or closed. They are very hard to use, so much so that the flipper is the only way to open it. Sorry, I completely forgot which knife we were talking about and just had some bigger knives pictured in my head. If it has a flipper on it and it's from kershaw, assume the studs are for a blade stop or for nothing at all. Every one of their knives I've ever held with a flipper on them had the studs way to close to the pivot to actually use. I have a cryo as well and the studs are just there for looks i guess? |
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Posted: 7/2/2014 1:45:34 PM EDT
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They are blade stops. I got my 0566 in and you can see where it locks against the frame.
I did a quick write up on the 0566 here: click me. Knife pix |
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Posted: 7/2/2014 5:51:45 PM EDT
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They are blade stops. I got my 0566 in and you can see where it locks against the frame. I did a quick write up on the 0566 here: click me. Knife pix Aww shit I was confused. I thought we were talking about the thermite. Disregard. (The thread is about the thermite) On a side note using thumb studs as stops is harder to do vs a pin in the liners as there are more tolerances available to stack. Shitty Chinese made knives avoid it for this reason. |
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Posted: 7/2/2014 6:15:31 PM EDT
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Aww shit I was confused. I thought we were talking about the thermite. Disregard. (The thread is about the thermite) On a side note using thumb studs as stops is harder to do vs a pin in the liners as there are more tolerances available to stack. Shitty Chinese made knives avoid it for this reason. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They are blade stops. I got my 0566 in and you can see where it locks against the frame. I did a quick write up on the 0566 here: click me. Knife pix Aww shit I was confused. I thought we were talking about the thermite. Disregard. (The thread is about the thermite) On a side note using thumb studs as stops is harder to do vs a pin in the liners as there are more tolerances available to stack. Shitty Chinese made knives avoid it for this reason. I can see where wires got crossed. This thread has gotten a little broad in a good way Very much so. You'd either get a loose lock up or beat the knife apart. |
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Posted: 7/4/2014 6:42:28 AM EDT
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Got my thermite in the mail yesterday.
Awaiting MY G-10 so I can go to work. I picked orange for the first experiments! |
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Posted: 7/4/2014 10:47:02 AM EDT
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Cool! Can't wait to see what you come up with.
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Posted: 7/4/2014 2:05:15 PM EDT
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Using the thumb studs is actually cheaper and easier than an internal or frame mounted stop pin. For any of them, they just grind the tang of the blade down until they get the desired lock up anyways.
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Posted: 7/14/2014 10:17:01 AM EDT
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First MDF prototype. : )
Also my first 2 sided machining operation. : ) 
Orange G-10 is here. Just thinking of a pattern to make. The MDF is .205 thick vs the standard .125" The orange I bought is .125. I might get some .250 to make some cool grip patterns. |
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Posted: 7/14/2014 2:26:27 PM EDT
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I somehow managed to pull an awesome maneuver and reverse the faces without paying attention.... : P
Came up with an OK pattern. 
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Posted: 7/14/2014 2:56:17 PM EDT
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I somehow managed to pull an awesome maneuver and reverse the faces without paying attention.... : P Came up with an OK pattern. http://i.imgur.com/3bQNO2pl.jpg Very cool!
That's just a small hiccup...
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Posted: 7/14/2014 4:26:07 PM EDT
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Tomorrow I will try this.
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Posted: 7/14/2014 5:03:11 PM EDT
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Drool ..
IM sent. |
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Posted: 7/14/2014 6:00:53 PM EDT
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I somehow managed to pull an awesome maneuver and reverse the faces without paying attention.... : P Came up with an OK pattern. http://i.imgur.com/3bQNO2pl.jpg What all tools and techniques are you using? |
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Posted: 7/14/2014 6:04:01 PM EDT
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Not I also am removing the pocket clip holes on that side. I wont need them. I think it looks better without.
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Posted: 7/14/2014 6:05:49 PM EDT
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I somehow managed to pull an awesome maneuver and reverse the faces without paying attention.... : P Came up with an OK pattern. http://i.imgur.com/3bQNO2pl.jpg What all tools and techniques are you using? Google sketchup, Meshcam, mach3, and a CNC machine. So far only a 1mm flat end mill. |
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