Modified Production Knives (traditional only)

derrman79 said:
Ok, got a new project!
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Well I finally got a chance to work on it. Here's what I came up with.
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i think the bocote turned out nice. I was really nervous about splitting it.
 
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That looks great! Awesome TL-29 mod!
 
Looks great derrman79! I've done a few of those 29s, most given away, I will see if I can find 1 or 2 and post them. Again nice job.
 
Well while I am here, here is a GEC42 Indian paintbrush. Wasn't real fond of the color so I did a dye job, and grooved the bolsters. I find it much more appealing now. A untouched twin for reference.
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NativeCraft said:
Looks nice, Robert. Can you explain how you grooved the bolsters, please?
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Didn't know if you were just curious or needed advice, so I hope it is ok for a short explanation here, could not PM you.
I just used a small diameter round file. I put a couple layers of painters tape outside the area to cut, to protect from slip ups.
Went slow and methodical for obvious reasons...you can't put metal back once it's gone. Had knife in a padded pan a vise, and
must of taken out 100 times to examine up close. Also made sure location of groove was not over the pivot area. Once I felt the grooves
were uniform and to my liking, I took the tape off and finished with sanding. Sanding was done in progression of grit. 600-800-1000-1200-1500-2000
then polishing paste on a microfiber rag. Tips I would give 1. Plan it out before you start 2. Go slow, an hour or two is not worth ruining a knife. 3. Practice on something inexpensive.
Hope this helps,
Robert
 
A couple of my first 29 mods from a couple years back. Others done since have been adopted, and I failed to take pics before they left.
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Since we're showing some TL-29 mods, I thought I'd show off one that I recently received from Dan (Tilly Knives). Dan did an excellent job with this old Imperial re covering it with cocobolo, an easy open notch. I like that he left the liner lock that is typically used for the screwdriver blade. This one has great walk and talk, an easy pull of about a 5 and a wonderful feel in the hand. It feels much like one of my GEC 77 patterns.
A job well done Dan. :thumbup::cool:



 
RCMAZ said:
A couple of my first 29 mods from a couple years back. Others done since have been adopted, and I failed to take pics before they left.
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very nice! reminds me of a bigger gec 14!
 
Bob, that looks fantastic with the Easy Open notch, and I love the idea of leaving the liner lock in. When I finally modify my TL-29, I'll have to keep that big hunk of brass in there.

Love seeing all of the TL-29s on this page. Well done, everyone!
 
Wurrwulf said:
Bob, that looks fantastic with the Easy Open notch, and I love the idea of leaving the liner lock in. When I finally modify my TL-29, I'll have to keep that big hunk of brass in there.

Love seeing all of the TL-29s on this page. Well done, everyone!
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definitely buying some, luckily tl-29s are so cheap even mint. gotta do it tho
 
Yes, the tl-29 is an easy and plentiful platform for practice. I've rehandled 2 so far, starting with forgiving micarta first, then bocote second. They are getting easier for sure. I just got 2 more mint Camillus from the bay that are promised to some coworkers.
The major problem I'm having is disassembly. I've bent up 3 good 3/32 punches tiring to get them apart. Do any of you experienced slipjoint mechanics have any pointers? I was thinking of chucking up a new punch in the drill press and pressing them out, but not too confident of success.
Your pictures aren't showing up for me in tapatalk, RCMAZ. I'd really like to see them.
 
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derrman79 said:
Yes, the tl-29 is an easy and plentiful platform for practice. I've rehandled 2 so far, starting with forgiving micarta first, then bocote second. They are getting easier for sure. I just got 2 more mint Camillus from the bay that are promised to some coworkers.
The major problem I'm having is disassembly. I've bent up 3 good 3/32 punches tiring to get them apart. Do any of you experienced slipjoint mechanics have any pointers? I was thinking of chucking up a new punch in the drill press and pressing them out, but not too confident of success.
Your pictures aren't showing up for me in tapatalk, RCMAZ. I'd really like to see them.
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take a thin knife, like an old kitchen knife. As long as the edge is thin, you can baton through the pins with a mallet. Split the knife right in half. Then you can knock the pins out from the inside.
 
glennbad said:
take a thin knife, like an old kitchen knife. As long as the edge is thin, you can baton through the pins with a mallet. Split the knife right in half. Then you can knock the pins out from the inside.
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Sounds much better! Probably take less time to straighten liners, too.
 
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