Removable scales hardware.

[Shotgun]

I'm thinking about putting micarta scales on my Gossman PSK but I want them to be removable. What are the screws called that are used for this kind of thing? What I'm talking about is like on the Beckers and RATs.

 

[IVANKERLEY]

I'm thinking about putting micarta scales on my Gossman PSK but I want them to be removable. What are the screws called that are used for this kind of thing? What I'm talking about is like on the Beckers and RATs.

could be torx screws, i would imagine it would be pretty simple to remove the scales, sure somebody will elaborate on the topic for ya
ive taken off torx screws and rescaled a gerber freeman, went pretty easy, my Buck alpha dorado has torx screws also.
ivan

 

[Shotgun]

I'm taliking about these http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=60_100 but only without the long, grindable heads. I want to be able to unscrew them.

 

[richard j]

how many do you need? i could probably make you something that would work. the knife in this thread has removeable scales. i can send you pictures of how i put it together if you want check it out. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585930

 

[Shotgun]

Wow that would be great. The knife in question has 4, .25 inch holes. Here's a thread with pictures of similar knives. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536546

 

[richard j]

that wouldnt be a problem. how thick are the scales going to be?

 

[sharpguytoo]

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I picked up several "sex bolts" at my local hardware store. No, I didnt ask!They had both Al and nylon versions and they were sold in various lengths a la rivits. I havent used them yet, still trying to decide what slab material to try..... maybe thick rubber strips fpr grip. easy to remove and possible fire starters. hope that helps. Maybe look for "binding screws" as well-check out Mcmastercarr for small quantities.
RB

 

[Del Raso Knives]

You could use the threaded sleeve and matching screws folder makers use as pivots. Most suppliers will have them.

Peter

 

[cjd1980]

you can get get whats called a stand off from fastenal they are a threaded alumitnum tube i use 1/4" dia 1/4 " tall ones drill a 1/4" inch hole in the tang place the stand off in the hole then use a screw from each side to sucure the scales to the tang you may need to counter sink the inside of the scale to use the stand off if your useing stack thats thiner then 1/4 " i use button head screws with an allen head chris

 

[cjd1980]

check these out http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0146022 i put them in the tang and then use a socket head screw through each side to secure the scales to them

 

[richard j]

shotgun, contact me about your scales. the next time i'm down at my friends shop i can make you up 4 buttons that you will be able to use any size screw you want.

 

[Shotgun]

shotgun
I picked up several "sex bolts" at my local hardware store. No, I didnt ask!They had both Al and nylon versions and they were sold in various lengths a la rivits. I havent used them yet, still trying to decide what slab material to try..... maybe thick rubber strips fpr grip. easy to remove and possible fire starters. hope that helps. Maybe look for "binding screws" as well-check out Mcmastercarr for small quantities.
RB

Thank you that's exactly what I was looking for.

shotgun, contact me about your scales. the next time i'm down at my friends shop i can make you up 4 buttons that you will be able to use any size screw you want.

Thanks man but I think I'm going to go this route. I just needed the name to know what I was looking for. Although now I know, I kinda wish I didn't.

 

[longbeachguy]

I'm contemplating the same thing and I was planning to use flat head torx or socket head cap screws, and threaded sleeves.

 

[Haze]

I'v always known them as "chicago bolts" you can get torx, hex and regular driver head ones in all sorts of sizes.