Hi Five,Welcome to the forums. Yes that is the correct scales... Only 91mm models have the plus scales... and the explorer is 91mm...Warm the scales a bit to avoid damage during removal... this can be done by heating with hair dryer for about a minute or two. Or you could soak them in warm water... for putting them on, I leave them in the vice for about a minute to ensure proper fit...Hopefully some members here would have spares to sell... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'm going to order some 91mm Ruby translucent Plus scales for my Explorer. Before I pull the trigger on the "Bay," does anyone in this group sell them?If not, can you confirm these are the correct scales for the Explorer? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-91mm-RUBY-PLUS-SCALES-W-TOOTHPICK-TWEEZER-FREE-SHIP/381613996622?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Dac055c1e29a14ffcb88a517df61dc98a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D391482311089 I know there are YouTube videos demonstrating how to take off the factory scales and then apply the new ones- is it that easy? Is a vice required to make sure the new ones are on properly?Also, where is the best place to order the pen that fits into the 91mm scales? Directly from Victorinox USA?
Quote from: fivesense on July 04, 2017, 05:09:23 AMI'm going to order some 91mm Ruby translucent Plus scales for my Explorer. Before I pull the trigger on the "Bay," does anyone in this group sell them?If not, can you confirm these are the correct scales for the Explorer? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-91mm-RUBY-PLUS-SCALES-W-TOOTHPICK-TWEEZER-FREE-SHIP/381613996622?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Dac055c1e29a14ffcb88a517df61dc98a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D391482311089 I know there are YouTube videos demonstrating how to take off the factory scales and then apply the new ones- is it that easy? Is a vice required to make sure the new ones are on properly?Also, where is the best place to order the pen that fits into the 91mm scales? Directly from Victorinox USA?Holly crap!! $14 + $11 shipping for a pair of 91mm scales? I think that's crazy expensive. Guys who sell new scales do exaggerate on the price they ask sometimes...Maybe i'm spoiled, but i buy mine directly at the Vic rep and importer over here for about €1 per scale (€2 a pair, front and back), at least the classic red 84 and 91mm ones. The translucent plus ones are maybe a tad more expensive, but just a tad not 5 times more...
Quote from: jaya_man on July 04, 2017, 05:26:40 AMHi Five,Welcome to the forums. Yes that is the correct scales... Only 91mm models have the plus scales... and the explorer is 91mm...Warm the scales a bit to avoid damage during removal... this can be done by heating with hair dryer for about a minute or two. Or you could soak them in warm water... for putting them on, I leave them in the vice for about a minute to ensure proper fit...Hopefully some members here would have spares to sell... Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThank you- I've got the ruby Plus coming this week. Looking forward to my first moderate mod!
Sorry for hijacking, but where can I get cheap translucent scales, living near UK?MTO store is out of them, I think.Ebay too expensive.
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on July 06, 2017, 12:52:27 PMSorry for hijacking, but where can I get cheap translucent scales, living near UK?MTO store is out of them, I think.Ebay too expensive.Cheap translucent scales, living near UK... Well, if there are any cheap ones living there, only one place comes to mind...Show contentWhy do I leave the naughty step, why?!...
Quote from: pfrsantos on July 06, 2017, 07:06:30 PMQuote from: Pablo O'Brien on July 06, 2017, 12:52:27 PMSorry for hijacking, but where can I get cheap translucent scales, living near UK?MTO store is out of them, I think.Ebay too expensive.Cheap translucent scales, living near UK... Well, if there are any cheap ones living there, only one place comes to mind...Show contentWhy do I leave the naughty step, why?!... I think I'm settling for solid darkish green scales instead. Now to figure out how many shades there are so I get the right one.
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on July 06, 2017, 07:12:38 PMQuote from: pfrsantos on July 06, 2017, 07:06:30 PMQuote from: Pablo O'Brien on July 06, 2017, 12:52:27 PMSorry for hijacking, but where can I get cheap translucent scales, living near UK?MTO store is out of them, I think.Ebay too expensive.Cheap translucent scales, living near UK... Well, if there are any cheap ones living there, only one place comes to mind...Show contentWhy do I leave the naughty step, why?!... I think I'm settling for solid darkish green scales instead. Now to figure out how many shades there are so I get the right one. Mind you don't drop it while running from badgers, bears and horses then P O'B
Quote from: MacGyver on July 06, 2017, 11:27:40 AMQuote from: fivesense on July 04, 2017, 05:09:23 AMI'm going to order some 91mm Ruby translucent Plus scales for my Explorer. Before I pull the trigger on the "Bay," does anyone in this group sell them?If not, can you confirm these are the correct scales for the Explorer? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-91mm-RUBY-PLUS-SCALES-W-TOOTHPICK-TWEEZER-FREE-SHIP/381613996622?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Dac055c1e29a14ffcb88a517df61dc98a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D391482311089 I know there are YouTube videos demonstrating how to take off the factory scales and then apply the new ones- is it that easy? Is a vice required to make sure the new ones are on properly?Also, where is the best place to order the pen that fits into the 91mm scales? Directly from Victorinox USA?Holly crap!! $14 + $11 shipping for a pair of 91mm scales? I think that's crazy expensive. Guys who sell new scales do exaggerate on the price they ask sometimes...Maybe i'm spoiled, but i buy mine directly at the Vic rep and importer over here for about €1 per scale (€2 a pair, front and back), at least the classic red 84 and 91mm ones. The translucent plus ones are maybe a tad more expensive, but just a tad not 5 times more... YOU!! Can be my supplier
Quote from: Mechanickal on July 06, 2017, 07:40:15 PMQuote from: MacGyver on July 06, 2017, 11:27:40 AMQuote from: fivesense on July 04, 2017, 05:09:23 AMI'm going to order some 91mm Ruby translucent Plus scales for my Explorer. Before I pull the trigger on the "Bay," does anyone in this group sell them?If not, can you confirm these are the correct scales for the Explorer? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-91mm-RUBY-PLUS-SCALES-W-TOOTHPICK-TWEEZER-FREE-SHIP/381613996622?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Dac055c1e29a14ffcb88a517df61dc98a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D391482311089 I know there are YouTube videos demonstrating how to take off the factory scales and then apply the new ones- is it that easy? Is a vice required to make sure the new ones are on properly?Also, where is the best place to order the pen that fits into the 91mm scales? Directly from Victorinox USA?Holly crap!! $14 + $11 shipping for a pair of 91mm scales? I think that's crazy expensive. Guys who sell new scales do exaggerate on the price they ask sometimes...Maybe i'm spoiled, but i buy mine directly at the Vic rep and importer over here for about €1 per scale (€2 a pair, front and back), at least the classic red 84 and 91mm ones. The translucent plus ones are maybe a tad more expensive, but just a tad not 5 times more... YOU!! Can be my supplier No problem mate I do have to go there eventually in a near future as i have a Super Tinker that went to Vic for repairs to pick up, and i always take the chance when ever i go there to buy scales, T&T's, micro SD's and misc parts.Tell me what you need and i'll see if i can get it next time i go there Of course i never buy large amounts as they are Vic's Rep and importer over here, so they don't sell to the general public only to stores, the only exception they make is on part's so i never push it too far when i buy there. The last time i bought 10 pairs of 91mm scales (among other stuff) and they gave me a word of notice that they can't really sell in those amount's often....
Quote from: MacGyver on July 06, 2017, 07:56:27 PMQuote from: Mechanickal on July 06, 2017, 07:40:15 PMQuote from: MacGyver on July 06, 2017, 11:27:40 AMQuote from: fivesense on July 04, 2017, 05:09:23 AMI'm going to order some 91mm Ruby translucent Plus scales for my Explorer. Before I pull the trigger on the "Bay," does anyone in this group sell them?If not, can you confirm these are the correct scales for the Explorer? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-91mm-RUBY-PLUS-SCALES-W-TOOTHPICK-TWEEZER-FREE-SHIP/381613996622?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Dac055c1e29a14ffcb88a517df61dc98a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D391482311089 I know there are YouTube videos demonstrating how to take off the factory scales and then apply the new ones- is it that easy? Is a vice required to make sure the new ones are on properly?Also, where is the best place to order the pen that fits into the 91mm scales? Directly from Victorinox USA?Holly crap!! $14 + $11 shipping for a pair of 91mm scales? I think that's crazy expensive. Guys who sell new scales do exaggerate on the price they ask sometimes...Maybe i'm spoiled, but i buy mine directly at the Vic rep and importer over here for about €1 per scale (€2 a pair, front and back), at least the classic red 84 and 91mm ones. The translucent plus ones are maybe a tad more expensive, but just a tad not 5 times more... YOU!! Can be my supplier No problem mate I do have to go there eventually in a near future as i have a Super Tinker that went to Vic for repairs to pick up, and i always take the chance when ever i go there to buy scales, T&T's, micro SD's and misc parts.Tell me what you need and i'll see if i can get it next time i go there Of course i never buy large amounts as they are Vic's Rep and importer over here, so they don't sell to the general public only to stores, the only exception they make is on part's so i never push it too far when i buy there. The last time i bought 10 pairs of 91mm scales (among other stuff) and they gave me a word of notice that they can't really sell in those amount's often.... What I need?Some scales...1 plus set if possible...Would like to check stayglow out...Not really anything specific...Just scales...Scaaaaales
Once I install my ruby translucent on my Explorer, I may consider going green translucent on my BSA Huntsman. I never intended to buy it for the BSA logo (which I do actually like) but I ordered it before I knew the Fieldmaster was the same model (and about $15 cheaper). I just like the translucent look. So, green- or blue- for the Huntsman? Or some other cool translucent I don't even know about?
Need to track some of those colors down
Quote from: Poncho65 on January 13, 2018, 03:54:10 AMNeed to track some of those colors downMaybe you can find the holy grail while you're at it!
Quote from: Thunderpants on January 13, 2018, 10:08:01 AMQuote from: Poncho65 on January 13, 2018, 03:54:10 AMNeed to track some of those colors downMaybe you can find the holy grail while you're at it!Everyone knows that it was lost/ destroyed thanks to the clumsiness of some people around 1938..
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on January 13, 2018, 03:15:37 PMQuote from: Thunderpants on January 13, 2018, 10:08:01 AMQuote from: Poncho65 on January 13, 2018, 03:54:10 AMNeed to track some of those colors downMaybe you can find the holy grail while you're at it!Everyone knows that it was lost/ destroyed thanks to the clumsiness of some people around 1938.. Just means I need some climbing gear when I go and yes except for here I have never seen some of those colors
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