Folder Mods: scale measurements

[phillipsted]

In case anyone is interested in modding scales, here are the measurements for a few knives on my bench:

URBAN

Pivot and Clip hole: 5/32"
Pivot and Clip counterbore: 1/4"
Backspring hole: 9/64"
Backspring counterbore: 11/64"
Scale thickness: 1/8"

UKPK G-10

All three holes: 5/23"
All counterbores: 1/4"
Scale thickness: 1/8"

CAT/CHICAGO G-10

Pivot hole: 0.214" (I use a #3 drill bit)
Pivot counterbore: 0.313" (I use 5/16" counterbore)
Thong hole: 0.154" (I use a #23 or 5/32" bit)
Back spacer holes: 0.081" (I use #46 or 3/32" bit) - these holes are countersunk at 82 degrees, not counterbored
Scale thickness: 5/64"

DRAGONFLY 2 G-10

Pivot hole: 9/64"
Pivot counterbore: .204" (#6 bit)
Backspring hole: 9/64"
Backspring counterbore: 11/64"
Clip hole: 5/32"
Clip counterbore: 1/4"
Thong hole: 0.200" (#7 bit)
Scale thickness: 0.08"

 

[Barman1]

Thanks Ted!
I copied this for future reference if that's ok.