Just realized the Lil native backlock's scales are just 2 slabs of plastic with holes drilled for screws so I can model them and 3d print them

[goat991]

yippie

 

[kobold]

i would def love to see the results

 

[Diemaker]

On my Native 5 some of the holes are D holes to keep the "nut" from rotating.

 

[goat991]

i would def love to see the results

A bit disappointed tbh. Seeing some blade play

 

[SharpBits]

I remember that others needed a couple of iterations before they got their prints dialed in.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Great little knife. The scales are FRN, not plastic.

 

[goat991]

On my Native 5 some of the holes are D holes to keep the "nut" from rotating.

Just noticed that a few hours ago, right now just eyeballing it to see if it fits...

 

[kreole]

It's fiber reinforced nylon, probably a bit stronger and maybe stiffer. What are you printing with?

 

[goat991]

It's fiber reinforced nylon, probably a bit stronger and maybe stiffer. What are you printing with?

For now just pla since they're coming out extremely sloppy

 

[Deino]

PLA is nowhere as strong as FRN, but should be usable for pocket knives. Cosplayers make custom "armour" pieces from them and they are tougher than people thought, depending on the setting of course.

There is also FRN filament for 3D printing, but I don't think OP is using it.

 

[kobold]

also cf-pla (with carbon fiber)

 

[goat991]

PLA is nowhere as strong as FRN, but should be usable for pocket knives. Cosplayers make custom "armour" pieces from them and they are tougher than people thought, depending on the setting of course.

There is also FRN filament for 3D printing, but I don't think OP is using it.

im thinking petg or abs would be more than enough. especially petg since it has a shock absorbing properties and "gummy" texture feel.

 

[goat991]

attempting a microjimbo scales but it's more complex near the compression lock. apart from that, seems do-able.