Should I glue these on?

GigaHz · **on:** May 24, 2014, 06:55:14 PM

I think it looks good with these scales. I got the scales from Tim. They are going on a 84mm Master Craftsman. Once I glue them on there is no going back.

SAK Guy · **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2014, 07:18:29 PM

They are an abomination! Send them to me and I'll ~~put those heavenly, absolutely gorgeous scales on my knife which will be the centerpiece of my collection~~ dispose of them for you....

Luna Knife · **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2014, 08:10:03 PM

Start mixing the 2 and 1 epoxy now.

make sure to score the scales with a file prior to gluing to ensure adhesion.

wrap in kleenex and duct tape tightly

use clamps carefully

twiliter · **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2014, 10:35:59 PM

The wood and brass is classy, do the the scales match up to the liners, or are they not positioned yet?

GigaHz · **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2014, 10:44:37 PM

Yes they line up. I just plopped them on for the picture.

twiliter · **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2014, 10:51:54 PM

OK then I vote yes.

GigaHz · **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2014, 11:02:38 PM

We got 3 yeses. Epoxy here we come.

mrynnr · **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2014, 11:09:02 PM

Oooh!

toolguy · **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2014, 11:36:07 PM

I say glue those suckers and post another pic when done.

Are you going to apply a varnish,urethane or are the the scales in their finished state?

Curious minds want to know.

Aloha · **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:04:13 AM

Gorgeous scales hopefully the epoxy is in the curing stage now. I cant wait to see the results.

GigaHz · **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2014, 03:01:37 PM

The scales were bee waxed and oiled. I don't know where Tim got them.

derekmac · **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2014, 03:07:36 PM

That's a classy looking nice, I like it!

twiliter · **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2014, 03:13:49 PM

Nice!

And the newer file is great too.

Cauldronborn · **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:26:20 PM

I'm a bit confused, is this a custom or an original 1950's/1960's SAK?

GigaHz · **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:35:48 PM

It is a mod using modern parts.

enki_ck · **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:41:30 PM

Full blown custom.

And a great job by the looks of it.

Some tell signs:

Sharpened awl with eye from 1985.

New round phillips.

Two directional saw teeth. (Probably from a MyFirst Vic, right?)

And most importantly the metal file. New stainless steel one available only after 2005 on 91mm SAKs. Looks like GigaHz rounded the tip off to make it more fitting to the 84mm Master Craftsman.

Oh, and the brass liners.

BTW if you have more pics of the build, I'd be interested.

EDIT: Looks like GigaHz beat me to it.

GigaHz · **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:53:36 PM

It took me an hour just to make the birds eye. I got the liners from a machinist friend.

Cauldronborn · **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:52:56 PM

Thanks, I thought it was a custom but I'm still learning the finer points of SAK identification.

That's what I had in mind for a custom but I dread to think what the cost would be. There again there was an original 84mm Master Craftsman on ebay recently that went for about $250.

Caranthanus · **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2014, 01:12:50 AM

Would prefer 84 Ranger

but this is one simply the..

toolguy · **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2014, 09:44:33 PM

I know there are some extremely well engineered mods done on SAKs but from an appearance perspective,those brass spacers are the coolest.

GigaHz · **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2014, 10:49:14 PM

I have four now.

toolguy · **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2014, 12:54:14 AM

Holy cow!! I'm envious.

Where do you get those brass liners/spacers? Can they be bought commercially?

Inquiring minds want to know.

GigaHz · **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:20:44 AM

I have a machinist friend make them with a CNC router. They are not cheap, but it takes way to much time to make them by hand. I made a CT34 set all by hand and I was there for days.

toolguy · **Reply #23 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:32:07 AM

I almost hate to ask but curiosity is getting the best of me,so how much ?

You can send a PM if that's better.

Thanks.

GigaHz · **Reply #24 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:34:14 AM

Some were $5 each and some were $4 each. It depends on how big the order is.

Syph007 · **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:38:04 AM

Quote from: GigaHz on May 28, 2014, 01:20:44 AM

I have a machinist friend make them with a CNC router. They are not cheap, but it takes way to much time to make them by hand. I made a CT34 set all by hand and I was there for days.

Yup I used to make all my liners by hand but when I run out this time I will be waterjetting them. I dont have the patience to cut them out with a jewelers saw again.

I love the look of brass, it really classes up a SAK.

toolguy · **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:42:42 AM

Quote from: GigaHz on May 28, 2014, 01:34:14 AM

Some were $5 each and some were $4 each. It depends on how big the order is.

Well that's not too bad.

I think it's worth the cost !!

GigaHz · **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:47:00 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on May 28, 2014, 01:38:04 AM

Quote from: GigaHz on May 28, 2014, 01:20:44 AM
I have a machinist friend make them with a CNC router. They are not cheap, but it takes way to much time to make them by hand. I made a CT34 set all by hand and I was there for days.

Yup I used to make all my liners by hand but when I run out this time I will be waterjetting them. I dont have the patience to cut them out with a jewelers saw again.

I love the look of brass, it really classes up a SAK.

Yea doing the CT34, I went through blades right and left with that jewelry saw. Then the filing starts and your there for hours again. We need to borrow the stamping machine at Switzerland and throw some brass in there instead of the aluminium.

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