Good Lord! I've done it!! Alox Rambler

Mr. Whippy · **on:** December 04, 2009, 02:39:43 AM

It had to be done. Converting a standard Cellidor Rambler to Alox. Seemed pretty straightforward...

So, the calculus of this goes something like this:

As I mentioned before, these 58 mm SAKs are quite fiddly. I found the easiest way to get the thing together was to build the knife from the single spring side first. Another hint: Get the liner or scale on the pins before getting the springs and tools aligned, they have to be held in place while sliding the liner or Alox scale into place.

So what are the end results? Here it is next to a Cellidor Rambler:

As you can see, I swapped the location of the knife and the nail file. Also note that the shield Alox scale somehow swapped ends...

$:-\$

In this shot, you can see how much thinner the Alox tool is:

The line up here from left to right is Econoline Alox Classic, Alox Classic, Alox Rambler, Cellidor Classic and finally Cellidor Rambler. The second picture shows them on end. The Alox Rambler is actually thinner than the Cellidor Classic.

A couple of close ups of the brass pinstock, peened over. Tom's brass pinstock is EXACTLY the right size, not sanding needed.

On the side with the double springs, I decided I wanted more peened head, because the springs really like to get bent out of shape.

How does it work? Exact same snap as the Cellidor Rambler

And finally, taking its rightful place.

ari6126 · **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:22:25 AM

Very nice. Where is the Alox Minichamp?

Sazabi · **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:35:06 AM

Quote from: ari6126 on December 04, 2009, 03:22:25 AM

Very nice. Where is the Alox Minichamp?

...

I know I'd never get an Alox Minichamp, but that doesn't mean I don't want to see one.

Darn you, Ari, for being an enabler. XD

Santos · **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2009, 05:17:57 AM

any reason for having the bladey things on one side and the screwdriver on the other?
are the nail nicks still acesable on the driver side?

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:56:35 PM

Quote from: Santos on December 04, 2009, 05:17:57 AM

any reason for having the bladey things on one side and the screwdriver on the other?
are the nail nicks still acesable on the driver side?

Nope. Just random. I did want the scissors opposite of the keyring, to keep it out of the way when using the scissors.

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:32:49 PM

Great work

Gareth · **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2009, 02:23:40 PM

Great job Mr W. Some very neat peening especially given the small size of the pins.

GraysonK · **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:07:45 PM

Gorgeous, Mr. Whippy! Nice work!!

nuphoria · **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:19:32 PM

I was going to ask the same question about moving tools around... makes sense

So, now you're my hero... lovely work

What can I bribe you with to get you make one for me? I know I could probably do it myself but my hands are not playing nice (it's winter), and my tools and all packed up at the moment due to having nowhere to be!

I have been after an Alox Rambler for ages - it's the perfect keychain knife IMHO

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2009, 08:01:16 PM

Hey Thanks guys!

In use today, the nail file pivot being away from the keyring means I don't have to take it off the screwgate link to use.

Really liking this one.

Nuph: If you're serious send me a PM. We may be able to work something out.

AHB · **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2009, 09:44:51 PM

Great job, Mr.W...

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2009, 09:54:05 PM

Fine work that mate

John · **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2009, 09:59:56 PM

Great work and I too like the tool arrangement

DaveK · **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2009, 10:12:55 PM

Oooh, who's a clever boy?

Fine work Mr. W

Neil · **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2009, 11:12:03 PM

Top job there sir

Now skip the alox MiniChamp. Next we want to see a nice metal scaled MiniMax

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2009, 12:41:22 AM

Well done Mr Whippy...now what are you gonna do to top that?

J-sews · **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2009, 01:51:55 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on December 04, 2009, 02:39:43 AM

In this shot, you can see how much thinner the Alox tool is:

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Wow, pretty dramatic difference isn't there?

Nice work Whipster!

Shane769 · **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2009, 05:52:19 PM

Very nice

Seems pretty well planned out too... not my forté

Zed · **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2009, 06:26:19 AM

very nice work mate,

paul

spyder343 · **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:44:36 AM

Hi there, Mr. Whippy!

Where did you find pin stock for your alox Rambler?

Thanks!

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #20 on:** February 06, 2010, 02:56:31 AM

Quote from: spyder343 on February 06, 2010, 01:44:36 AM

Hi there, Mr. Whippy!

Where did you find pin stock for your alox Rambler?

Thanks!

Rotokid's shop. Tom(Rotokid) is a great source of information

Poncho65 · **Reply #21 on:** February 06, 2010, 05:11:37 AM

Missed this 1 Mr. W

Very nice work on the Rambler now we need an Alox Vagabond

58mm alox knives could be so nice and compact wonder why they don't offer them in the larger tool layouts

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spyder343 · **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2010, 06:40:08 AM

Man, I should have known that was the Tom you mentioned earlier in this thread! Duh! I have bought many scales from him in the past. Looks like I may be consulting with him on some pin stock for 58mm's

Thanks for your response!

P.S. You really did an excellent job on your Alox Rambler. Verrrrrrry nice!