Southard scale modification.

freewheeling

freewheeling

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So I got tired of waiting for the fellow who was going to modify my G10 scale to "fix" the asymmetry by thinning and 3D sculpting, so took a shot at doing it myownself. First, I figured that a circle that inscribed the triangle cross-section of the scale was about the diameter of a small can, so I ate what was in the can and removed both ends. I then used duct tape to tape sandpaper to the inside of the can creating a concave sanding surface, and then set about sanding the scale. I started with 80 grit and finished up with 180 grit and also did a bit freehand when I was about half finished. This is the result. Apologize for the video quality but the scale has a kind of woody look like a piece of black walnut. Not much texture though, so it loses a lot of the grippiness of the rough/flat G10 that was originally there. Anyway, it works for me:

[video=youtube;zCv355SIwF8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCv355SIwF8[/video]
 
Yes, I would also like to see some quality pics. Do you notice the screws stick out a little more or is it negligible? I like that darker brown better, that is for sure.
 
Strigamort said:
Looks good, but I'd like to see pics. :thumbup:
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Well, I'm going to have to see if I can find my camera. Picture quality on this Android Ideapad is terrible. Maybe it's the software, but I don't think this thing was made for taking pictures. Even the "superfine" quality is grainy and fuzzed out. Last Ideapad I get.
 
OK, here are a couple of pictures. Sorry they're not in focus. I can't figure out how to get this Android camera to focus properly. It's probably user error. If anyone can advise me on how to focus the thing I'll post some better pictures.

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You may want to try taking a couple outside. My phone takes terrible pictures indoors but decent ones outdoors. I imagine it is due to lack of light.
 
eschwebach said:
You may want to try taking a couple outside. My phone takes terrible pictures indoors but decent ones outdoors. I imagine it is due to lack of light.
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This ^ do you feel like the screw holes need to be countersunk again? That was my one worry about doing it.
 
Ah, my old eyes can't focus on the video or see the pics! I really like the grippy G10 on the Southard as it gives me a great purchase when grabbing the knife and doesn't have the drawback of shredding my pants!
 
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