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Jeff, you had a few posts upthread too, and I salute you also for the great mods! Waaaay back on page 21, post #420 you had some pics of a mod you did on a #73 Scout Trapper, but the pics aren't showing up anymore. Any chance you could re-post those pics?
-Keith
Here's the scout mod that Jeff did :
I just had to have this beauty when I saw it in Jeff's FS thread, very nicely done mod, makes the knife perfect for my needs.
Nice job on the grinds Jeff!
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Thanks for posting those pics, Duane - I can see why you had to have it! Great job on the mod, Jeff!
Sidenote: Duane, that Buck 112 FG you modded, shown on the first page of this thread, is the most sensuous knife I've ever seen. WOW just WOW! :thumbup:
-Keith
Sidenote: Duane, that Buck 112 FG you modded, shown on the first page of this thread, is the most sensuous knife I've ever seen. WOW just WOW! :thumbup:
-Keith
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Had this good condition, but terrible fit and finish Camillus TL-29 sitting around and decided to have a go at making a cap lifter out of the electricians blade.
My preliminary sketch:
Thought it would be best to tackle that part, or at least rough it out, before dissasembly for better fit, finish, and covers. Basically started by using a small cut-off wheel to notch a triangle out of the thing.
Then went at it with some small dremmel bits and rounded hand files. Surprisingly hard to get a functional shape. A lot of trial and error to get the dimensions right, so it would snag the cap lip, grab and hold during the upward motion.
I kept some beverages near by to keep testing the fit if you know what I mean.
Satisfied with its functionality, I disassembled, cleaned up, and selected some new scale materials. Decided to go with some red palm wood. Beautiful, but its nasty stuff for splintering and chipping out. A red G10 liner for underneath is a must.
Glued up the handle sammiches for hafting ...
Sure enough, some chip outs and worm holes discovered in the one side.
Tried to fix with some wood patch that supposedly could be died darker. But it did not turn out to be very effective. It kept chipping out too. Instead just hafted them down thinner to try and minimize the appearance. If I would have had enough wood left over I would have re-done this side. But I didn't, so I pressed on.
Ready for reassembly. Decided to forego the liner lock by chopping the tab off.
Some sanding and polishing, and into the pocket:
Very satisfied with how much more even i was able to grind down and fit the back springs in all positions. However you can see the remains of the chip out. Never did sort that out, but in the end just a little character on what will be a good user.
Should stave off my beerlow envy for now.
My preliminary sketch:
Thought it would be best to tackle that part, or at least rough it out, before dissasembly for better fit, finish, and covers. Basically started by using a small cut-off wheel to notch a triangle out of the thing.
Then went at it with some small dremmel bits and rounded hand files. Surprisingly hard to get a functional shape. A lot of trial and error to get the dimensions right, so it would snag the cap lip, grab and hold during the upward motion.
I kept some beverages near by to keep testing the fit if you know what I mean.
Satisfied with its functionality, I disassembled, cleaned up, and selected some new scale materials. Decided to go with some red palm wood. Beautiful, but its nasty stuff for splintering and chipping out. A red G10 liner for underneath is a must.
Glued up the handle sammiches for hafting ...
Sure enough, some chip outs and worm holes discovered in the one side.
Tried to fix with some wood patch that supposedly could be died darker. But it did not turn out to be very effective. It kept chipping out too. Instead just hafted them down thinner to try and minimize the appearance. If I would have had enough wood left over I would have re-done this side. But I didn't, so I pressed on.
Ready for reassembly. Decided to forego the liner lock by chopping the tab off.
Some sanding and polishing, and into the pocket:
Very satisfied with how much more even i was able to grind down and fit the back springs in all positions. However you can see the remains of the chip out. Never did sort that out, but in the end just a little character on what will be a good user.
Should stave off my beerlow envy for now.
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paulhilborn
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Nothing major mod wise on my end with these two. Just an EO notch in the Barlow and darkened the covers a few shades...
Before...
After...
Next, just a darkening of the Stag on this Vintage CASE XX 1965-1969 #5232, I detested the greenish Mark side before, now I like the warm tone of the Mark side cover much more:thumbup:
Before...
After...
Now the SKILLED labor is by Mark (Markesharp). I sent a YORK-DUTCH Barlow that Andi gifted me and Andi said in the letter that it is more than likely a project knife
The pen blade had been snapped off and Mark converted it into a fantastic Single Spear blade Barlow with awesome ebony covers---this is sooooo smooth---Mark radiused this beauty so it melts in your hand:thumbup:
Mad Skills Mark...Mad Skills:thumbup:
The Barlow had warped liners, covers that had pulled away and shrunk and mis-fit bolsters (according to Mark was he got it torn down)
Before...
Well beyond the skills I possess...I can tweak and tinker with a knife but full dis-assembly and re-assembly belongs in the hands of Mark:thumbup:
After... This beauty has a SOLID and centered blade with ZERO play, perfect walk and talk and smooth as butter in hand
So, Thank you Andi for the gifted Barlow that you had the vision of seeing re-done and Thank you Mark for your skills in a fantastic transformation:thumbup:
Before...
After...
Next, just a darkening of the Stag on this Vintage CASE XX 1965-1969 #5232, I detested the greenish Mark side before, now I like the warm tone of the Mark side cover much more:thumbup:
Before...
After...
Now the SKILLED labor is by Mark (Markesharp). I sent a YORK-DUTCH Barlow that Andi gifted me and Andi said in the letter that it is more than likely a project knife
The pen blade had been snapped off and Mark converted it into a fantastic Single Spear blade Barlow with awesome ebony covers---this is sooooo smooth---Mark radiused this beauty so it melts in your hand:thumbup:Mad Skills Mark...Mad Skills:thumbup:
The Barlow had warped liners, covers that had pulled away and shrunk and mis-fit bolsters (according to Mark was he got it torn down)
Before...
Well beyond the skills I possess...I can tweak and tinker with a knife but full dis-assembly and re-assembly belongs in the hands of Mark:thumbup:
After... This beauty has a SOLID and centered blade with ZERO play, perfect walk and talk and smooth as butter in hand
So, Thank you Andi for the gifted Barlow that you had the vision of seeing re-done and Thank you Mark for your skills in a fantastic transformation:thumbup:
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Nice work on the NF and Case Paul! :thumbup:
Did you use Potassium Permanganate on the stag?
Did you use Potassium Permanganate on the stag?
paulhilborn
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Nice work on the NF and Case Paul! :thumbup:
Did you use Potassium Permanganate on the stag?
No PP Mark, just this furniture stain Marker---used in the past and works extremely well---does not rub off at all, after it sets/cures that is:thumbup:
The Medium shade in the middle...
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That's an awesome transformation. Well done Mark. Nice one to have in the collection Paul.
paulhilborn
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Perry, Glenn and Bob, thank you guy's for the EO compliments:thumbup:
Minor feats compared to many here...
Minor feats compared to many here...
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Here's a clean palate. I'm looking for suggestions on a handle. Ideal would be leather washers but the buttcap's pin is welded on there with rust I think. Maybe a two piece wood handle with pins? I am limited with access to tools like belt grinders. It will have to be files.
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Here's a clean palate. I'm looking for suggestions on a handle. Ideal would be leather washers but the buttcap's pin is welded on there with rust I think. Maybe a two piece wood handle with pins? I am limited with access to tools like belt grinders. It will have to be files.
No ideas on this? I was thinking of wrapping it with cord also.