And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)

Huntsman · **Reply #5700 on:** June 21, 2019, 12:42:24 AM

Thanks for the extra pics Syph - I get it now

Also did not realise that the skeleton struts were less than the full scale thickness - Must make it really light

ReamerPunch · **Reply #5701 on:** June 21, 2019, 07:38:52 AM

Would one of these microSD card usd adapters fit a SAK drawer?

Syph007 · **Reply #5702 on:** June 21, 2019, 04:02:55 PM

Quote from: ReamerPunch on June 21, 2019, 07:38:52 AM

Would one of these microSD card usd adapters fit a SAK drawer?

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Probably if its thin enough. Drawer is 0.100" deep.

Huntsman · **Reply #5703 on:** June 25, 2019, 02:42:20 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on May 07, 2019, 02:18:02 AM

I do not enjoy sitting doing nothing so I slowly made some 84mm scales with Timascus crosses today. Very awkward to use a hammer with your off hand.

Aha - I know where one went ....
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SAKCollectors/permalink/1346502892141175/

Syph007 · **Reply #5704 on:** June 25, 2019, 02:52:32 AM

Quote from: Huntsman on June 25, 2019, 02:42:20 AM

Aha - I know where one went ....
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SAKCollectors/permalink/1346502892141175/

Ding ding!

Goff has a bunch of my 84s

Syph007 · **Reply #5705 on:** June 26, 2019, 09:17:22 PM

Timascus flavored yeoman with a side of brass.

Wspeed · **Reply #5706 on:** June 26, 2019, 09:25:14 PM

Very nice

Cleanser · **Reply #5707 on:** June 27, 2019, 04:32:32 AM

Any insight into how well the anodized timascus coloring holds up?

lowtech · **Reply #5708 on:** June 27, 2019, 10:54:35 AM

Some really great looking knives,although I don´t like different scales front and back - I´d be going for the same pattern on both sides if I was to order one of your creations.
I only own some of your early works (BO´d Spartan) and must say you´ve come a long way - While fitment and quality of work was really good back then you really evolved from modder to knifemaker.
I hope I`ll be able to order a knife one day. Just need to collect some play money and make up my mind on what I want. I fear it would be very boring, like a Spartan or Tinker (small, maybe?!.
The drawer is something I completely missed in my absence. You did create some really nice variations and extra gadgets!
On the skeletoniszed 84: If it has no name yet, I´d like to suggest "Lint collector" .

Syph007 · **Reply #5709 on:** June 27, 2019, 02:23:31 PM

Quote from: Cleanser on June 27, 2019, 04:32:32 AM

Any insight into how well the anodized timascus coloring holds up?

I have one fellow who bought multiple and he says they still look perfect. I suspect the finely ribbed one is the way to go since it doesn't show fingerprints and plain smooth surface would wear faster. I have no experience with long term use but it would be easy to re anodize if it did wear. Since it's heat anodized though it is more durable than electro.

Syph007 · **Reply #5710 on:** June 27, 2019, 02:27:46 PM

Quote from: lowtech on June 27, 2019, 10:54:35 AM

Some really great looking knives,although I don´t like different scales front and back - I´d be going for the same pattern on both sides if I was to order one of your creations.
I only own some of your early works (BO´d Spartan) and must say you´ve come a long way - While fitment and quality of work was really good back then you really evolved from modder to knifemaker.
I hope I`ll be able to order a knife one day. Just need to collect some play money and make up my mind on what I want. I fear it would be very boring, like a Spartan or Tinker (small, maybe?!.
The drawer is something I completely missed in my absence. You did create some really nice variations and extra gadgets!
On the skeletoniszed 84: If it has no name yet, I´d like to suggest "Lint collector" .

Its actually opposite. More like EZ clean. Easy to get lint out with a vacuum.

Don Pablo · **Reply #5711 on:** June 27, 2019, 02:38:36 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on June 27, 2019, 02:27:46 PM

Its actually opposite. More like EZ clean. Easy to get lint out with a vacuum.

Definitely seems like an "easy come, easy go" deal, lint-wise.

Syph007 · **Reply #5712 on:** June 27, 2019, 04:09:13 PM

Quote from: Don Pablo on June 27, 2019, 02:38:36 PM

Definitely seems like an "easy come, easy go" deal, lint-wise.

Ya that's about right. It's not a big issue though like I thought it might me. The edges of every cutout are chamfered so no sharp parts to snag on anything.

lowtech · **Reply #5713 on:** June 28, 2019, 09:06:43 AM

Oh, don´t worry, I was just :pok:you. I really like the looks of the skeletonized scales.
And I guess you are right - the 2 layer 84 or 91 that usually rides in my pocket does collect lint and will only give it up when forced to with a toothpick or old toothbrush.
That should be easier with skeletonized scales.

jph_777 · **Reply #5714 on:** June 28, 2019, 08:27:48 PM

Hey Syph007, I'm a recent member and just recently read through almost all of the pages of this topic (over several days!). I just had to mention how awesome your work is, and it's great to see how you have evolved over the years. Best of luck, and keep up the good work. It's good to see you've healed well enough to begin work again.

Syph007 · **Reply #5715 on:** July 03, 2019, 04:50:40 AM

Quote from: jph_777 on June 28, 2019, 08:27:48 PM

Hey Syph007, I'm a recent member and just recently read through almost all of the pages of this topic (over several days!). I just had to mention how awesome your work is, and it's great to see how you have evolved over the years. Best of luck, and keep up the good work. It's good to see you've healed well enough to begin work again.

Hey thanks and yes it's been quite a journey since I first heard about modding saks.

Today's prototype was and 84mm drawer scale.

Max Stone · **Reply #5716 on:** July 03, 2019, 01:39:04 PM

So original and beautifully machined Syph007.

Wspeed · **Reply #5717 on:** July 03, 2019, 01:43:51 PM

Those drawers are very handy

Sakpan74Gr · **Reply #5718 on:** July 03, 2019, 09:42:09 PM

It may be a Frankestein SAK, but would a SAK with the Leatherman bit adapter and your drawer to store bits be possible?

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Mechanickal · **Reply #5719 on:** July 03, 2019, 09:48:28 PM

That would be one deep drawer

Ron Who · **Reply #5720 on:** July 07, 2019, 01:33:29 PM

Can Timascus be done in other colors than blue? I think green would look very nice.

Syph007 · **Reply #5721 on:** July 07, 2019, 02:33:31 PM

Quote from: Ron Who on July 07, 2019, 01:33:29 PM

Can Timascus be done in other colors than blue? I think green would look very nice.

Heat anodizing is more art then electro anodize. I go for purple/gold or blue shades. If you go too long it goes unicorn.

Syph007 · **Reply #5722 on:** July 09, 2019, 12:18:32 AM

Working on a Ti bail option I can use with pivot. Question for bail lovers... Does it have to swing loose (floppy bail) or would it be fine if you had to move it with some resistance.