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Shawn Donovan

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Hey, I’m new to this site & knives In general. I have a very basic understanding of them. But, do you think I could swap the screws out of my Spyderco Domino for a colored set on my own? I have all the proper tools, but is it as simple as it seems? (i.e. take out a screw, put in a screw) Thanks for your time:)

Shawn
 
As long as your colored screws are properly sized I’d say it’s pretty straight forward. Use the correct tools and do it over a towel or tshirt on a table top. Some screws may be loctited in place, an inserted bit and sharp tap can break it a loose or you could touch the head of the screw with a soldering iron.
Best of luck.
 
Shawn Donovan said:
Hey, I’m new to this site & knives In general. I have a very basic understanding of them. But, do you think I could swap the screws out of my Spyderco Domino for a colored set on my own? I have all the proper tools, but is it as simple as it seems? (i.e. take out a screw, put in a screw) Thanks for your time:)

Shawn
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I don't see why you couldn't do it, as long as you are somewhat mechanically inclined.
Tips.
Use good Torx drivers. Wiha is a good brand. I have a set of the made in the USA Craftsman drivers that work well.
When you think you found the right size driver for the screw, see if the next size up fits.
If you are having trouble turning the screw, stop, don't force it.
Try heating the screw by touching the head of the screw with a soldering iron for a for 5 seconds or so. This will heat up any Loctite that might be on the treads.
Spyderco screws are notoriously soft be careful
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your project.

You might have better luck getting replies if you posted this over in here
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/maintenance-tinkering-embellishment.794/
 
Thanks Flatback. I’m having a little trouble with where exactly to post, and even how to post. But, I will take your advice posting there.
 
sure you can. bought 100 gold anodized screws inexpensively years back and put them in my favorite EDC knives. but as mentioned you must know the thread size and overall length for it to work. +1 on the WIHA tools, it's all i use anymore
 
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