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I hope your better at machining than one liners, or else all this is in vain.:thumbup:
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That is a terrible joke, sorry I just had to say it....:thumbdn:
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I've actually been looking for a tinter/ other thing capsule for a while now, but I just can't find one that I like.
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Well this was my idea I posted earlier...
Why not just go simple? How about a round screw on top container? Like a beefed up Skoal can. Maybe 3" or so in diameter and a 1/2" to 1"interior depth. Big enuf to hold stuff, but small enuf to fit in a back pocket. Water tight with an O-ring. Can laser etch a logo or sumpthin on the top. Simple but effective.
...not really a capsule, but things could be easily got to. Just throwing out an idea.
Why not just go simple? How about a round screw on top container? Like a beefed up Skoal can. Maybe 3" or so in diameter and a 1/2" to 1"interior depth. Big enuf to hold stuff, but small enuf to fit in a back pocket. Water tight with an O-ring. Can laser etch a logo or sumpthin on the top. Simple but effective.
...not really a capsule, but things could be easily got to. Just throwing out an idea.
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Thats a good idea but there is one small problem with that, a piece of round stock 3" diameter would cost a good amount, and being stainless is alot more then say aluminum.
If were going capsule I would say 1-1.5 diameter to 3-3.5 height/length.
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Ooopps... Didn't factor in the cost. OK
Just a couple random thoughts.
1/2" x 6" or shorter would be a good size to shoot for, preferrably <4".
If the outer shell was made of tubing, it may save a lot of work, possibly just needing threaded.
If the outer shell was threaded, other accessories may be able to be added over time, as the outer shell could become a handle.
I have an idea, but it will take me another 10mins to finish downloading Sketchup, then a series of weeks to learn how to use it, and then 3-4 mins to host the pic on imageshack. See you in a bit...
1/2" x 6" or shorter would be a good size to shoot for, preferrably <4".
If the outer shell was made of tubing, it may save a lot of work, possibly just needing threaded.
If the outer shell was threaded, other accessories may be able to be added over time, as the outer shell could become a handle.
I have an idea, but it will take me another 10mins to finish downloading Sketchup, then a series of weeks to learn how to use it, and then 3-4 mins to host the pic on imageshack. See you in a bit...
OK, don't laugh at my pic.
I was thinking something of a firesteel/firepiston, and if there was a rubber cap for it, the piston component could be used seperately as a tinder box. The dogtag was so that it could be a legit Beckerhead piece of swag, and if it was waterjet cut stainless or similiar, it could be sharpened for a striker or polished as a mirror. Hmmm, what would be awesome is if the dogtag had a firesteel striker notch.... Might also be neat if the firesteel could be carried on a bead chain w/ the dog tag and tinder capsule, it would just need a hole.
I don't know how tubing sizes go, but figured this might let some tubing be used fairly easily w/ a turned plug on the shell, or perhaps the tubing turned slightly for a press fit on the firesteel? Firesteel size is 3/8", shell size would be something like 11/16". So much for the 1/2" max. The whole thing could be downsized for a 1/4" steel though.
And no, I can't figure out an easy way to draw in the O-ring. Oh, and my original idea had threads, but since I have only used this program for a little over an hour, um..., this model features no threads whatsoever!
***Edit*** I think we ought to do some stout "BeckerHead" dog tags no matter what! I could do a logo, though obviously it wouldn't be in a 3D program...
I was thinking something of a firesteel/firepiston, and if there was a rubber cap for it, the piston component could be used seperately as a tinder box. The dogtag was so that it could be a legit Beckerhead piece of swag, and if it was waterjet cut stainless or similiar, it could be sharpened for a striker or polished as a mirror. Hmmm, what would be awesome is if the dogtag had a firesteel striker notch.... Might also be neat if the firesteel could be carried on a bead chain w/ the dog tag and tinder capsule, it would just need a hole.
I don't know how tubing sizes go, but figured this might let some tubing be used fairly easily w/ a turned plug on the shell, or perhaps the tubing turned slightly for a press fit on the firesteel? Firesteel size is 3/8", shell size would be something like 11/16". So much for the 1/2" max. The whole thing could be downsized for a 1/4" steel though.
And no, I can't figure out an easy way to draw in the O-ring.
Oh, and my original idea had threads, but since I have only used this program for a little over an hour, um..., this model features no threads whatsoever!***Edit*** I think we ought to do some stout "BeckerHead" dog tags no matter what! I could do a logo, though obviously it wouldn't be in a 3D program...
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you know what would be fun? for us? well, even as a challenege for Mr Lathe?
make a carrier for a space pen... (see countycomm.com for SOMETHING of the idea). lathe turned cylinder. cut in a cylinder for a space pen insert, thread, and a cap thingy so you can, well, have a pen. but it doesn't stop there!
the rear of the device could screw off to reveal a firesteel
the cap would have a reversible and bit (friction?) that could include a striker. woo.
pen. striker (smack! strike her, get it?) right. two two two in one.
hah
make a carrier for a space pen... (see countycomm.com for SOMETHING of the idea). lathe turned cylinder. cut in a cylinder for a space pen insert, thread, and a cap thingy so you can, well, have a pen. but it doesn't stop there!
the rear of the device could screw off to reveal a firesteel
the cap would have a reversible and bit (friction?) that could include a striker. woo.pen. striker (smack! strike her, get it?) right. two two two in one.
hah
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How about a firesteel that looks like a pen and shoots sparks when you click it....
and a skull on one end!
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Great thread and some great ideas.
A fire steel with a small version of a BK 2 handle would be very cool.
Someone suggested it early on. Unmistakeable originality too.
Big, beefy and simple just like the BK 2.
Attachable sleeve to the side of the sheath ? Like the leather sheaths have.
If you wanted to get fancy, have the handle be a compartment for carrying stuff. Like the the Buckmaster handle used to be ... getting off course here
and would prob. be tough to machine. But there are a lot of possibilities.
Just wanted to throw my 2 cents.
Again - cool stuff.
A fire steel with a small version of a BK 2 handle would be very cool.
Someone suggested it early on. Unmistakeable originality too.
Big, beefy and simple just like the BK 2.
Attachable sleeve to the side of the sheath ? Like the leather sheaths have.
If you wanted to get fancy, have the handle be a compartment for carrying stuff. Like the the Buckmaster handle used to be ... getting off course here
and would prob. be tough to machine. But there are a lot of possibilities.
Just wanted to throw my 2 cents.
Again - cool stuff.
My old lathe died....RIP
I'm going to be getting a new machining lathe and maybe a mill towards the first of February.
What I want to know is if you crazy beckerheads could come up with some ideas for all of us to have personal beckerhead gear, I have been talking with Moosez45 about making some firesteel capsules made out of Stainless steel/aluminum kind of like esee's fire kit, but with our own design.
We would come up with the design then I would turn our project and show pics to verify with everyone that its good to go.
Just a background for all of you to know about me.
I've been machining for 5-6 years now and have two certificates in maching (CNC Machining and Convetional Machining) I worked with almost every type of metal and love 6065 aluminum and 316 stainless.
The fire project will cost between 20-30 for each depending on our design and the metal used.
What do you all think :thumbup:
YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!! :thumbup: but make the firesteel capsules fit a 1/2" x 5" long firesteel!
and by God those firesteel holders should be black!