The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Casinostocks]

Hi Nathan, what happened to this?:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-ask-jo-ninjo-thread.1557977/page-20#post-18981625

You're probably not gonna get fed this weekend. Hoping that there's gas in your car and the will to drive to Taco Bell

 

[JustinFournier]

Nathan the Machinist or @Jo the Machinist do you see any problem with heating Terotuf, Canvas or Linen micarta to 200-250 degrees Fahrenheit for 30+ minutes?

 

[WValtakis]

Also not Nathan, but I've had no issues baking mine (micarta and g-10) at kydex forming temps for about 10 minutes prior to smashing

Whatcha thinkin' about doing?

~Chip

 

[JustinFournier]

Also not Nathan, but I've had no issues baking mine (micarta and g-10) at kydex forming temps for about 10 minutes prior to smashing

Whatcha thinkin' about doing?

~Chip

Thanks Chip.

I bought a big ass pot and all the other equipment and supplies I’d need to do a polyester (synthetic) dye and dye fixative via the boiling method.

Just making sure I'm not about to ruin $300 in extra scales.

 

[WValtakis]

Thanks Chip.

I bought a big ass pot and all the other equipment and supplies I’d need to do a polyester (synthetic) dye and dye fixative via the boiling method.

Just making sure I'm not about to ruin $300 in extra scales.

I boiled my Terotuf handles to Rit dye with no I'll effects

 

[JustinFournier]

I boiled my Terotuf handles to Rit dye with no I'll effects

Which dye exactly? The synthetic or regular?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan the Machinist or @Jo the Machinist do you see any problem with heating Terotuf, Canvas or Linen micarta to 200-250 degrees Fahrenheit for 30+ minutes?

Won't cause much problem although the terotuf will swell some

 

[JustinFournier]

Won't cause much problem although the terotuf will swell some

Thank you, figure it will shrink after?

 

[WValtakis]

I used the synthetic dye. I actually forgot, but Nathan's correct...the fibers did swell some but it returned to normal once they completely dried out. The liner/terotuf joint is still perfectly flush

 

[JustinFournier]

I used the synthetic dye. I actually forgot, but Nathan's correct...the fibers did swell some but it returned to normal once they completely dried out. The liner/terotuf joint is still perfectly flush

Nice, have a pic?

 

[WValtakis]

Nice, have a pic?

In the interest of science, I have discovered that Terotuf is dyeable!

I think I'll redo it with a darker green, but it definitely took the Rit

~Chip

 

[JustinFournier]

Thank you!

Ok I’m inspired. Any bleeding or transfer of the dye? Did you use the fixative?

 

[Casinostocks]

Hi Nathan, planning on swapping handle scales on my proto-MC and my soon-to-receive production-MC. I don't recall you mentioning anything about handles being tweaked in the progression but just wanted to check first. TIA.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hi Nathan, planning on swapping handle scales on my proto-MC and my soon-to-receive production-MC. I don't recall you mentioning anything about handles being tweaked in the progression but just wanted to check first. TIA.

There were some tweaks that were done in process. The profiles will probably match the holes will definitely match. The hidden lanyard hole will probably not match.

 

[Casinostocks]

There were some tweaks that were done in process. The profiles will probably match the holes will definitely match. The hidden lanyard hole will probably not match.

Thanks Nathan, I probably won't fooque around with it then!

 

[Fonedork]

Have you ever tasted a Cadbury flake?

 

[SIx Magpies]

Do you guys want me to send some Cadburys flakes over?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Do you guys want me to send some Cadburys flakes over?

Yes?

I don't know what this is. I assume it's some form of narcotics. Let's start with one kilo.

 

[Fonedork]

I already sent them a box lol

 

[Lorien]

better be no pox in that box