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DrOpPoInT1110

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I was sitting on the computer earlier browsing the interwebs for customized Hinderers and got inspired to make something for my own XM. I decided to make a scale out of some black/orange G10 I had. Since I just ordered a brown G10 scale, I figured I could use the black one I have now as a template and if it gets a little messed up, I have the new one on the way. So, I got my trusty Dremel out and all the bits and accessories and got to work. I took some pictures of the process and the end result. Let me know what you guys think. I think it turned out alright considering the only tool I used was a Dremel. No drill press, no band saw etc. It fits pretty damn well but has a few slight imperfections. I might be giving it (the scale NOT my XM :p ) away in the future so look out for that.


Basic shape cut out

XM Scale 1 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr


XM Scale 2 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr

Checking size against stock Hinderer scale

XM Scale 3 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr

Screw holes and lanyard hole drilled out

XM Scale 4 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr

Jimping added and holes countersunk

XM Scale 5 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr

Pattern added

XM Scale 6 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr

Cleaned up final scale

XM Scale 7 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr

Installed

XM Scale 8 by Adam E. Photography, on Flickr
 
Wow Man :thumbup: You done good. That is an impressive result for a "What the heck I have some G10 and a Dremmel" project.
 
Awesome job, I love seeing custom / pimped stuff.

That's an excellent scale btw, if you want to repatriate it, I recommend New Zealand!

I thought about having my Ti side of my XM anodised, thank goodness I saw sense and didn't do it, the perfection of the "unscaled" XM is best when it leaves Hinderer HQ.
 
I like it. Nice way to spend some time. Reminds me of both a tiger and Halloween. How does it feel in hand?
 
I bet if you keep at it, they will come out with fewer and fewer imperfections. That said, I would not make many. Starts to tread on things if you venture too far.

It is very eye catching.
 
Jaytaylor said:
Awesome job, I love seeing custom / pimped stuff.

That's an excellent scale btw, if you want to repatriate it, I recommend New Zealand!

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I think I may make a few more and if I do, I'll let you know.

Need2Know said:
I like it. Nice way to spend some time. Reminds me of both a tiger and Halloween. How does it feel in hand?
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Overall a bit less grippy but it feels good. The jimping is slightly sharper.

Need2Know said:
I bet if you keep at it, they will come out with fewer and fewer imperfections. That said, I would not make many. Starts to tread on things if you venture too far.

It is very eye catching.
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I don't have any intentions of competing with Hinderer. If I make any more, it'll only be a handful. They do take quite a bit of time.
 
The Eleven said:
I'll take one. Sign me up!
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As per requests by Rubi, I'm not going to be selling any. I most certainly do not want to offend or compete with Hinderer Knives. Anyway, thanks for the interest in it! May offer it in a giveaway eventually.
 
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This turned out really good!
Has a certain artistic look to it and takes away a little bit of the usual aggresive xm look. Not that this is a bad thing.
 
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