Any one make Alox customs? I have an idea for a new model (Farmer + file/metal saw + pruning blade/electrician's blade layer), but I don't know if anyone can build one or what the cost would be. Any ideas?
... Now the pruner/electrician layer seems like a no brainer but... I've tried it (long time ago) and am trying to remember why it didn't work It was either the kick sizes or blocking of nail nicks but I can't remember which
Can a Farmer with scissors be made?Is so does anything need to be sacrificed?
Quote from: cerbera147 on October 30, 2010, 11:32:26 AMCan a Farmer with scissors be made?Is so does anything need to be sacrificed?There's a few of those knocking around No real issues. You drill out a 91mm scissors and its backspring and fit them into the 93mm frame. Additional liner and a bit of brass required. Action on the scissors will be acceptable but don't expect it to be as snappy as the tools that are designed to fit that frame.
I'd considered that but I felt that the snap was acceptable without and I must admit, I felt better not putting the additional strain on the backspring as it was already being employed in a role it was not designed for I'm probably just paranoid Excellent picture by the way
Quote from: cerbera147 on October 30, 2010, 11:32:26 AMCan a Farmer with scissors be made?Is so does anything need to be sacrificed?Any excuse to show off my Scibeer mod. (Image removed from quote.)
Did anyone come to the conclusion if the pruner/electrician blades from the XLT can be used in the same layer on a 93mm? What if they were in the layer behind the bottle/can openers or after the saw? can you get access to the nail nicks then?