Quote from: Syph007 on March 09, 2016, 12:50:32 AMMaybe I could add backpack straps as back layer tools? I do love brass liners even though they add to the weight. Maybe in the future I can skeletonize them to reduce the weight.Oooooh, skeletize me a titanium and brass SAK!!! I wonder how much you could remove from such a knife and still have it be durable? With the screws and pivots it should be stiff enough to carve out a fair amount of scale. But then you'd have the law of diminishing returns kick in. The less metal means more labor (and higher cost). You kinda reach a point where the knife weighs nothing and costs a fortune!
Maybe I could add backpack straps as back layer tools? I do love brass liners even though they add to the weight. Maybe in the future I can skeletonize them to reduce the weight.
Quote from: tankerG on March 09, 2016, 05:05:37 PMQuote from: Syph007 on March 09, 2016, 12:50:32 AMMaybe I could add backpack straps as back layer tools? I do love brass liners even though they add to the weight. Maybe in the future I can skeletonize them to reduce the weight.Oooooh, skeletize me a titanium and brass SAK!!! I wonder how much you could remove from such a knife and still have it be durable? With the screws and pivots it should be stiff enough to carve out a fair amount of scale. But then you'd have the law of diminishing returns kick in. The less metal means more labor (and higher cost). You kinda reach a point where the knife weighs nothing and costs a fortune! Yes for sure on a 3 layer SAK with Ti scales and steel pivots the liners dont bear that much of the load of spring resistance. It wouldn't be cost effective to have them waterjet like that, but if I start machining them, I can just drill a bunch of holes as the final step in places you wouldn't be able to see. Could be a fun project to see if I can get a Ti/brass super tinker equal in weight or lighter than a stock one.
What does it weigh in at? Looks hefty.
Quote from: Toolslinger on March 10, 2016, 11:35:38 PMWhat does it weigh in at? Looks hefty.I think the weight is around.... to cool to matter.
Quote from: captain spaulding on March 10, 2016, 11:36:26 PMQuote from: Toolslinger on March 10, 2016, 11:35:38 PMWhat does it weigh in at? Looks hefty.I think the weight is around.... to cool to matter. If you have to ask how heavy it is, your pocket isn't big enough.
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What brand of tap are folks using for titanium? The one I used for my alox scale snapped when I was in the process of adding a pocket clip so it'll now be used as a template moving forward for titanium scales
Quote from: OHIO on March 21, 2016, 01:45:34 PMWhat brand of tap are folks using for titanium? The one I used for my alox scale snapped when I was in the process of adding a pocket clip so it'll now be used as a template moving forward for titanium scalesI just use cheap ones. I used to buy the 15 dolar ones but breaking those is much more sad then 2 dollar ones.Tapping Ti is easy if you make the right size hole. You use a much larger one than in aluminium. Basically measure the OD of the tap and then subtract 0.005 to 0.010 and that is plenty of thread in Ti. Also you have to start and backnit off alot. Once you are putting alot of torque on that tap it will snap. Tapered taps are a must too.
Quote from: Syph007 on March 21, 2016, 02:07:39 PMQuote from: OHIO on March 21, 2016, 01:45:34 PMWhat brand of tap are folks using for titanium? The one I used for my alox scale snapped when I was in the process of adding a pocket clip so it'll now be used as a template moving forward for titanium scalesI just use cheap ones. I used to buy the 15 dolar ones but breaking those is much more sad then 2 dollar ones.Tapping Ti is easy if you make the right size hole. You use a much larger one than in aluminium. Basically measure the OD of the tap and then subtract 0.005 to 0.010 and that is plenty of thread in Ti. Also you have to start and backnit off alot. Once you are putting alot of torque on that tap it will snap. Tapered taps are a must too.Yeah. I used a #51, which is what it called for. I knew I should have used a 50 or 49 but 2 late now. I haven't tried digging it out yet. I just can't believe it snapped on aluminum. Definitely won't buy that brand again.
Quote from: OHIO on March 21, 2016, 04:46:19 PMQuote from: Syph007 on March 21, 2016, 02:07:39 PMQuote from: OHIO on March 21, 2016, 01:45:34 PMWhat brand of tap are folks using for titanium? The one I used for my alox scale snapped when I was in the process of adding a pocket clip so it'll now be used as a template moving forward for titanium scalesI just use cheap ones. I used to buy the 15 dolar ones but breaking those is much more sad then 2 dollar ones.Tapping Ti is easy if you make the right size hole. You use a much larger one than in aluminium. Basically measure the OD of the tap and then subtract 0.005 to 0.010 and that is plenty of thread in Ti. Also you have to start and backnit off alot. Once you are putting alot of torque on that tap it will snap. Tapered taps are a must too.Yeah. I used a #51, which is what it called for. I knew I should have used a 50 or 49 but 2 late now. I haven't tried digging it out yet. I just can't believe it snapped on aluminum. Definitely won't buy that brand again.I was able to get the broken tap out. Yaaaaaay!
I have been building mostly standard models the last week, super tinkers and such so I havent posted all of them.This one though is pretty far from being standard. One wrench cutout is for metric, the other imperial.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Love it! What's the overall thickness of the whole setup, Bob?
Quote from: windson on March 30, 2016, 07:50:08 PMLove it! What's the overall thickness of the whole setup, Bob?That one would be 0.440" or 11.1 mm
Quote from: Syph007 on March 30, 2016, 08:44:40 PMQuote from: windson on March 30, 2016, 07:50:08 PMLove it! What's the overall thickness of the whole setup, Bob?That one would be 0.440" or 11.1 mmNice. My Compact Tinker Mod with the same tools in Cellidor measures 14.5mm. That's quite a difference. Also, I guess the Phillips in a steel pivot between Ti scales can endure MUCH more torque.
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