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jrp316 · **Reply #840 on:** February 09, 2013, 02:50:43 AM

I wonder if one of those lite modules can be modified to have better light output...mod the mod? I've heard of doing the same to keychain lights. The fly in the ointment with having a light on the SAK though: what do you do when you need both the light and the tool?

timcarouge · **Reply #841 on:** February 09, 2013, 06:46:12 PM

I guess you position it facing the direction with the tools you are most likely to use in the dark. It seems to me having a led light built into such a small space is better than having another big, bulky penlight outside your SAK. That said, I have considered having Syph007 add this more versatile led light to a custom SAK http://www.photonlight.com/led-flashlights/photon-freedom-micro-led-keychain-flashlight/

HankSolon · **Reply #842 on:** February 09, 2013, 08:28:58 PM

Lol, that price is ridiculous.

Such a lamp is << .50$ in manufactoring costs.

enki_ck · **Reply #843 on:** February 09, 2013, 08:51:16 PM

Quote from: HankSolon on February 09, 2013, 08:28:58 PM

Lol, that price is ridiculous.

Such a lamp is << .50$ in manufactoring costs.

Nope.

The Photon Freedom is far more than a simple fauxton keychain light (only a 5mm LED and 2 CR2016 batteries). It has an actual user interface, different modes, dimming, ...

@timcarouge

Welcome to the forum.

Syph007 · **Reply #844 on:** February 10, 2013, 04:27:37 AM

Tonight's project was a farmer with metal saw layer added.

I decided this is the best layer arrangement for putting the dual saws on a 93mm alox.

Blade
Wood saw
Metal saw

All the nail nicks are perfectly accessible, and I also prefer as many tools as possible to open on the main blade side as it makes sense if you lanyard carry.

Wootz · **Reply #845 on:** February 10, 2013, 09:47:41 AM

I love that tool setup mucho! Great mod

enki_ck · **Reply #846 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:30:57 PM

Very nice. I like the Vic metal saw. One of the better ones found on any multitool.

hiljentaa · **Reply #847 on:** February 10, 2013, 05:18:54 PM

Oooooh, I like that last one a lot, Syph. Would be a fantastic hiking/camping SAK.

Corso · **Reply #848 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:37:17 AM

Quote from: hiljentaa on February 10, 2013, 05:18:54 PM

Oooooh, I like that last one a lot, Syph. Would be a fantastic hiking/camping SAK.

That's my baby, and that's the plan. I'll be pairing it with a Leatherman S2 for outdoors/hiking duty.

jrp316 · **Reply #849 on:** February 11, 2013, 02:24:56 PM

I need to quit looking at this thread...the more I do, the more I end up jonesing for mine.

nj2656 · **Reply #850 on:** February 11, 2013, 06:13:02 PM

I told you in a PM but I will post it here as well for the benefit of all. I am very glad I have been here to see your work from the begining. I have the pleasure to own a few of your early mods in this thread. I hope you stay at it a long time...to the displeasure of my wallet and my wife. We have lost to many talented modders.

Syph007 · **Reply #851 on:** February 12, 2013, 06:30:53 AM

Shhh... top secret stuff here... I just finished up 'The Detective'.

It turned out pretty cool in the end, even with the plastic parts.

It was a huge pain getting that light module fit on though. Its so fragile I had to use some metal parts on the side to actually support it or it would crush itself on the strong metal backsprings. This way the load is taken up by the side metal parts instead of the plastic body.

Oh also it was 0.015 too wide to work with dual opener springs, so I shaved 0.008 off each side of the plastic body and then it fit just right.

Let there be light.

And some finale pics.

It was impossible to photograph, but if I have the blade extended and light on, it actually made a pretty decent tool to cut stuff in the dark with.

Cheers

nuphoria · **Reply #852 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:24:06 AM

It's a little plasticy, but still fun and as always, good work

sawman · **Reply #853 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:15:14 PM

I like it. Looks to be quite useful

Vladimir · **Reply #854 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:42:03 PM

Nice one!
Excellent work as usual.

hiljentaa · **Reply #855 on:** February 12, 2013, 06:03:00 PM

Lovely!

I will relish the day that someone modifies a Photon style light into SAK-compatible metal housing for mods.

papercut · **Reply #856 on:** February 19, 2013, 07:48:53 AM

That is a pretty mad mod, really. I just finished the S1 and S2 run of Sherlock and the sak would make a great tool for S3!

Make it so!

Syph007 · **Reply #857 on:** February 20, 2013, 04:37:04 AM

A blue cadet with scissors and a pocket clip! Knifekits sells these very small steel clips that just suit a cadet size perfect I think.

jrp316 · **Reply #858 on:** February 20, 2013, 05:17:19 AM

Love that shade of blue, sweet mod as always.

sawman · **Reply #859 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:26:17 AM

Are there also clips available for the 93mm?
Great work there, very

captain spaulding · **Reply #860 on:** February 20, 2013, 07:48:17 AM

Wow. I'm really liking that Blue Cadet with scissors and clip.

Heywood Floyd · **Reply #861 on:** February 20, 2013, 08:49:26 AM

I'm finding it impossible to see a modded Alox in this thread by Syph007 that I actually don't like.

Syph007 · **Reply #862 on:** February 20, 2013, 09:35:49 AM

Quote from: sawman on February 20, 2013, 06:26:17 AM

Are there also clips available for the 93mm?
Great work there, very

Yup Im loving these little clips and I think they'd work great on 93s too. Thats a knifekits one and they come black too.

So I see a orange ceralox with black liner, and black screws and clip next.

nuphoria · **Reply #863 on:** February 20, 2013, 09:46:50 AM

I can see that too

Knifekits do some great parts - I've had a few of their low rider To clips which are very nice.

Heywood Floyd · **Reply #864 on:** February 20, 2013, 09:58:26 AM

Please add that to my spec list :-)

Wootz · **Reply #865 on:** February 20, 2013, 10:35:43 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on February 20, 2013, 04:37:04 AM

A blue cadet with scissors and a pocket clip! Knifekits sells these very small steel clips that just suit a cadet size perfect I think.

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"EveryDayCadet"

Please tell me it's mine?

Great work, Dr.Syph!

Syph007 · **Reply #866 on:** February 20, 2013, 03:25:25 PM

Quote from: Wootz on February 20, 2013, 10:35:43 AM

"EveryDayCadet" Please tell me it's mine?

Great work, Dr.Syph!

Yep that is yours!

It's going to the post office as soon as the snow subsides here and I shovel out.

That little pocket clip worked out just perfect. I ordered another 10 in for other work as I know lots of other people are going to want them now too. Its not in the way at all to use any of the tools. That other one you had sent with it would have felt too big for sure. So all in all, I think you'll like it.

crackout · **Reply #867 on:** February 20, 2013, 03:27:54 PM

Did you use stock liners on this Cadet? These look thinner than yours.

Syph007 · **Reply #868 on:** February 20, 2013, 03:34:53 PM

Yep those are vic liners. They work ok, but I do find them on the thin side for building up multilayer mods, and it takes extra care on assembly as they sure bend easy. My modded scissor layer has alot more spring force than a normal layer too.

Wootz · **Reply #869 on:** February 20, 2013, 03:51:19 PM

O dear, you forgot to use thicker c260 brass liners..

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