I have one similar to this, but may be upgrading to something more sturdy. I have pics posted on pg 44..still working. should finish my first scale project this weekend, with any luck!
My biggest problem usually is that I want to use 1 or 2 hours at the weekend well and do as much as I can in this time. That's one reason why I like to drill the clip holes in the sides where I never want to put the clip...
I stonewashed the blade on my Cryo 2. I think it turned out pretty nice. In fact, I might just do another cycle on the clip and blade. EDIT: picture looks terrible. Sorry
It can, and does, happen all too frequently with all KAI spring assisted knives. There is a reason the KAI support 'contact us' page on their site has four check boxes to just get shipped certain common replacement items; pocket cip, handle screws, pivot bushing/screw, and tension springs. (I see there are now 6 options, the above plus pocket clip screws and safety lock...) Hmmm, I tried to include a link to the Kershaw contact page, but the site "is not on the approved" list... After this one broke I ordered all four, and good thing I did because a couple of the handle screws stripped when I pulled it apart (though I swear they were stripped before I touched them...). Then went and placed another order a few weeks later, so that I'd have a spare on hand if it happened again. Thus far it has been good, the replacement has already lasted longer than the original, but it feels like I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. A broken spring is not really a big deal though, it's only 4 screws to remove, and maybe 15 minutes - tops. It really is not anything to worry about, especially if one thinks ahead and orders a spare before anything happens. And it's not like the knife is disabled if the spring breaks, it can still be opened manually.
A drill press along with a proper set of good sharp drill bits. Even an ultra cheap benchtop model, makes life TONNES easier... These two items are pretty much a requirement in my opinion.
I don't have a drill press...yet! But I did buy the dremel drill press attachment for now....gonna use it this weekend so I will let everyone know how it goes!! Gotta get some new bits! I will add that it would be really nice to have a belt sander as well!! I am just using some sand paper....and a flat surface...just sanded my thumb down!! LOL!
Congrats on that Proxxon attachement And by the way, when I use sandpaper then I like to wear latex gloves. They protect the fingers and give extra grip so the material won't always slip under my hands. And well, they are free on job
Indeed very nice etching, did you use nail-polish? Looking very cool. What about the clip? Is this golden shine a photo effect or what have you done to it??
Yes, I thought of the gloves....after! gonna get some this weekend before I finish this one up!! Question tho...does the G10 have any tendency to crack during drilling?
I used nail polish, the gold is probably just the way the sun was hitting it I was taking these pics as the sun was going down
Boker Magnum Slicer. Garage micarta made with cotton canvas, new pillars, screws, pocket clip, vinegar acid wash on liners and clip, heat colored hardware. magnumslicer_T10s_open2 by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr magnumslicer_spine by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr boker_magnum_slicer3 by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr boker_magnumslicer_whittle by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr
Tested out the Dremel Drill press attachment tonight! I am very impressed with its stability, despite the fact that I don't have it clamped down yet. Only negative so far is that many of the drill bits I purchased don't fit the attachment I have for the dremel...I am assuming that as per usual, I am going to have to purchase "Dremel" specific bits....-1! Here is where I am so far on the scales. Clearly not perfect, but not bad for the first try! I will do some finishing work this weekend and add the backspacer and call it complete! Oh, and I drilled the pocket clip in the wrong place! May drill again, but may just leave it!
Looks like good start there, take your time and stick with it. The biggest trick is patience, if you get in a hurry you will make a mistake - the bigger the hurry the bigger the mistake.
Yeah, a good belt sander will be my next piece of equipment. Problem is that If I do get one I will want to start grinding blades again so I know I will need to spend the money to get a decent one.
Been thinking about having the same scales made for all my knives. I know I want at least part of the scale to be wood so I can burn my logo into it.
