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Carbon fibre scales
on: September 27, 2012, 04:57:05 AM
Got some of this coming in 2.5mm.


I'm thinking about pulling a Recruit apart and rebuilding it like a Cadet but using Carbon side plates instead of Alox. ... now that could look nice  :drool:

it would be like a.......    (wait for it)....     "Space Cadet"  :facepalm:
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #1 on: September 27, 2012, 05:00:13 AM
"space cadet"  :rofl: :rofl: go for it!  :tu:
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #2 on: September 27, 2012, 05:29:03 AM
Best of luck, here's a heads up, this is my recruit and rambler, JR
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #3 on: September 27, 2012, 09:47:56 AM
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #4 on: September 27, 2012, 11:45:38 AM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on September 27, 2012, 05:29:03 AM
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yeah, that looks the business..
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #5 on: September 27, 2012, 06:54:23 PM
Quote from: Gareth on September 27, 2012, 09:47:56 AM
Quote from: Sidhartha on September 27, 2012, 05:00:13 AM
"space cadet"  :rofl: :rofl: go for it!  :tu:

 :D :D

+3 for the Space Cadet  :tu:

Looking forward to see how this turns out  :cheers:
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #6 on: September 27, 2012, 10:23:42 PM
A carbon fiber Classic would make an awesome addition to a keychain!

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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #7 on: September 28, 2012, 12:29:06 AM
I wonder if the carbon fiber would support the force of the backsprings acting upon the pins if you build it without the outer scale liner.

This is assuming, of course, that I understood how you were describing your construction methods.
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #8 on: September 28, 2012, 07:00:10 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 28, 2012, 12:29:06 AM
I wonder if the carbon fiber would support the force of the backsprings acting upon the pins if you build it without the outer scale liner.

This is assuming, of course, that I understood how you were describing your construction methods.

...only one way to find out.  (if you build it, they will come.)

Depends on the quality of the layup. I'm assuming it will be similar to the carbon sheet they use for TRex helicopter frames. that stuff is tough as all hell, so should cope with it easy enough.
If not I could always bond in some brass bushes.
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #9 on: September 28, 2012, 08:12:06 AM
Quote from: PTRSAK on September 28, 2012, 07:00:10 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 28, 2012, 12:29:06 AM
I wonder if the carbon fiber would support the force of the backsprings acting upon the pins if you build it without the outer scale liner.

This is assuming, of course, that I understood how you were describing your construction methods.

...only one way to find out.  (if you build it, they will come.)

Depends on the quality of the layup. I'm assuming it will be similar to the carbon sheet they use for TRex helicopter frames. that stuff is tough as all hell, so should cope with it easy enough.
If not I could always bond in some brass bushes.

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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #10 on: September 29, 2012, 06:48:21 PM
Sounds like a very neat idea; maybe it could be used for the liner as well?

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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #11 on: October 01, 2012, 01:17:26 AM
Quote from: ICanFixThat on September 29, 2012, 06:48:21 PM
Sounds like a very neat idea; maybe it could be used for the liner as well?

yeah, i should have bought a sheet of 1mm as well
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #12 on: October 02, 2012, 05:29:58 PM
Keen to hear how it turns out mate  :tu: :tu:

I have a few ebay CF sheet sellers saved but have not made the leap yet. I would love to do a CF scaled SAK + still have the tweezers cut out  :think: :think:

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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #13 on: October 03, 2012, 12:09:28 AM
I was bidding on a "my first victorinox" with saw to strip out the saw and make it a Space Cadet Plus... but the damn thing ended up going for as much as I can get a brand new one for on eBay Germany.
Might still do it anyway...or I could "plus" my red alox Cadet. Decisions decisions...

Still waiting on the post for the CF sheet.
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #14 on: October 07, 2012, 02:27:28 PM
First look at the Space Cadet...   excuse the crappy pic's.   Will get some better ones done in the next few days.

Only pinned yet,  not peened the other ends.

The carbon seems to hold up to the backspring pressure well enough, all blades and tools have extra snap.

The middle liner is 0.032" Titanium in keeping with the space age materials theme. Not sure if I'll anodize that or leave it natural,  but the blue would look nice... 
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #15 on: October 07, 2012, 02:29:11 PM
Looking good mate  :tu: 8) 8)

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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #16 on: October 07, 2012, 03:14:59 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Do like the space cadet name, i think you should bite the bullet and put a hidden phillips backlayer in. You would need to put the blade and opener layers in reverse so it tucks between the outer carbon fiber (visually looks alox like/front back)

I do understand though that some prefer the smooth unbroken backline of the recruit etc. A 84mm tinker gives you all the parts you need  :whistle:
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #17 on: October 07, 2012, 06:09:17 PM
That looks very nice!  Glad to hear the CF is up to the task.  :drool:

Are there backspring tools?  Just curious why there is the 4th pin on a Cadet  :think:
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #18 on: October 08, 2012, 12:24:46 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on October 07, 2012, 06:09:17 PM
That looks very nice!  Glad to hear the CF is up to the task.  :drool:

Are there backspring tools?  Just curious why there is the 4th pin on a Cadet  :think:

 :facepalm:I used the original side liners for a drilling guide and they are the same as any other 84mm and drilled the 4th hole before I thought  :ahhh  That's one of the reasons it's not peened yet  ::)

Think I might have to make another set and use these on a Waiter or Sportsman.
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #19 on: October 22, 2012, 01:35:03 PM
Finally managed to pick up an ebay sportsman after being sniped for about 5 of them. So these scales and their damn 4th hole can go for that.
Will make another set for the space cadet.
I could make a whole series, I have 4 recruits counting the one broken down here.
Carbon, Titanium, Stainless, Brass, Wood, Leather, Bone, Horn, Stone (composite stone like benchtops), some of that Acrylic I just picked up....  :think: I'm gonna need more Recruits.

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Reply #20 on: October 23, 2012, 12:55:28 PM
Sounds like a great idea, I am looking forward to seeing them. :tu:
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #21 on: December 10, 2012, 07:49:22 AM
It needs scissors!  A carbon fiber 84/85 wenger would be pretty sweet!  Anyone stateside want tot give it a shot?
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Reply #22 on: December 10, 2012, 08:35:07 AM
Holy crap, each sheet is about $20 and you can get at least 7 pairs of scales per sheet. Wow. How much does an CNC mill cost for a 300x100mm sheet? 

It would be a nice low labor way to get an alox type of scale for 85mm wenger and 91mm Vic. Pinning would not be too crazy as it is real hard to mar a carbon fiber surface.

1mm liners would also be possible.  Wow, this might be worth an order or two if the cnc milling is not too crazy. Anyone have a guesstimate to the price!
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Reply #23 on: December 10, 2012, 08:45:25 AM
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #24 on: December 10, 2012, 10:23:57 AM
no good...  it's unidirectional layup.
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Re: Carbon fibre scales
Reply #25 on: December 10, 2012, 04:56:13 PM
You mean the 0.3 mm liners or the scales?  Your work on the carbon fiber scales is pretty xciting. Cheap, sturdy, textured, awesome. When I get back to tpe, I'll check around for a mill.

Anyone have cad drawing of 85mm wenger scales and 91 mm Vic celidor?

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