My first SAK mod attempt.

Benner · **on:** October 26, 2008, 06:40:36 PM

The other week, Neil (NKB) was kind enough to do a giveaway of a Bantam to the first person that said that they wanted it. Well as I practically live on here, it was no surprise that I stumbled across it first and I jumped on it as the Bantam was a SAK I wanted to get hold of.

Well a few days later the Bantam arrived and included in the package were 3 SAK's that had seen better days that Neil had included for me so I could have a go at doing some SAK modding.

It has been a bit of a quiet day today so I thought I'd give it a go. I thought I'd start with a Huntsman and see how I got on. It came without any scales so I got on straight away with trying to remove the three rings.

Using a drill and 2 different sized drill bits, I managed to remove the three rings without any damage. I then filed down the other pin and then drilled that out as well.

After removing all the burrs on the pins, I started stripping the SAK down into all it's components.

Having decided on my SAK combo, I carefully pieced the SAK back together with the tools that I wanted in there. Now it was the time for the dreaded peening $:-\$ . Having never done this before, this was the part I was most worried about. It actually wasn't as bad as I expected, however I certainly won't be winning any awards for my peening quality.

After a few adjustment taps, I was pretty happy with the snap etc on the saw, but the small blade seems a bit sloppy and has little to no snap at all. I noticed this on the original Huntsman so maybe the backspring has weakend

I added some black scales and a lanyard made by Ryan (Roadie) and after a bit of a clean up, here is the final result;

Overall I am pretty happy with the result. I will definitely be having another go at some point in the future and I think I can do a better job second time round.

Thanks for the parts Neil!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2008, 06:50:44 PM

Top job fella

Especially for your first go

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:07:41 PM

I like it a lot.

It's great fun to know that you put toghter the knife isn't it?

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:10:42 PM

Yeah I enjoyed doing it.

Didn't take too long either.

Neil · **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:14:17 PM

That was quick

Now off to the woods with you to carve wonderful figurines

Neil

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:14:59 PM

Quote from: NKB on October 26, 2008, 07:14:17 PM

That was quick

Now off to the woods with you to carve wonderful figurines

Neil

Ben always takes the bad weather God's with him to the woods

Neil · **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:16:28 PM

Good! They might leave me alone!

Neil

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:18:21 PM

Quote from: NKB on October 26, 2008, 07:16:28 PM

Good! They might leave me alone!

Neil

Yeah, but that runs contrary to the whole 'sun shines on the righteous' thing

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:19:03 PM

Quote from: Micky d on October 26, 2008, 07:14:59 PM

Quote from: NKB on October 26, 2008, 07:14:17 PM
That was quick

Now off to the woods with you to carve wonderful figurines

Neil
Ben always takes the bad weather God's with him to the woods

'Tis true, I do.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:20:06 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 26, 2008, 07:19:03 PM

Quote from: Micky d on October 26, 2008, 07:14:59 PM
Quote from: NKB on October 26, 2008, 07:14:17 PM
That was quick

Now off to the woods with you to carve wonderful figurines

Neil
Ben always takes the bad weather God's with him to the woods

'Tis true, I do.

We'll have to do it again soon mate

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:20:38 PM

Definitely.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2008, 07:21:24 PM

Cool, I'll bring the fit minions then

Roadie · **Reply #12 on:** October 26, 2008, 08:37:39 PM

Nice work Ben

Glad to see the modding monster has bitten you

DaveK · **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2008, 08:40:13 PM

Really nice job Ben -

MultiMat · **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2008, 11:57:09 PM

Nice one Ben

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2008, 12:10:40 AM

Well done Benner

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2008, 12:13:18 AM

Cheers Spork!!

Think I need to work on my peening.

I was just pleased that I didn't over do it.

Neil · **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:04:02 AM

It did the job, I wouldn't worry. Like you said, the biggest pitfall is overdoing it. You passed the test

What are you going to make next?

Neil

Benner · **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:05:03 AM

Quote from: NKB on October 27, 2008, 01:04:02 AM

It did the job, I wouldn't worry. Like you said, the biggest pitfall is overdoing it. You passed the test

What are you going to make next?

Neil

Not sure

. I'd like to make something without a blade.

Neil · **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:06:40 AM

Then you'll have to make your own scales.

I'd get checking eBay for that artistic eye

Neil

Benner · **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:08:10 AM

Quote from: NKB on October 27, 2008, 01:06:40 AM

Then you'll have to make your own scales. I'd get checking eBay for that artistic eye

Neil

I know, but hey, I'm up for trying anything once.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:08:27 AM

It looks like you may have started with too much pin stock. You really only need less than half the thickness of the bushing to start...peen until the action feels right then file off the excess.

J-sews · **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:08:41 AM

Great work Ben! You make it look so easy. I'll have to try my hand a SAK mod some day.

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:10:47 AM

Quote from: SporK on October 27, 2008, 01:08:27 AM

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6564.0;attach=10904;image

It looks like you may haves started with too much pin stock. You really only need less than half the thickness of the bushing to start...peen until the action feels right then file off the excess.

Yes that was the problem. I was unsure how much to leave on but I will know now for next time.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:18:23 AM

The pin on the right (front of the knife) is about right to start.

Peening down the edges will give you a domed head which is then filed flush.

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:20:19 AM

Yeah I had a tad more than that. I could probably do with a decent hammer as well. Mine isn't exactly the best.

Neil · **Reply #26 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:23:54 AM

Tiny little ball hammer. They only cost about three quid if you hunt around.

The good thing about getting your busings looking nice is you can use translucent scales on your mods and put smiley faces on them

Did I admit that in public

Neil

Benner · **Reply #27 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:25:42 AM

I'll have to have a look around.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #28 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:31:11 AM

I have been using Mr. Lucky...a 4oz hammer whose face I rounded and polished. Recently I purchased a smaller 2oz hammer for Alox mod work because the face us narrower.

I've tried the 2oz once and though it takes a few more strikes I like the narrower face as forces me to concentrate the blows more precisely.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #29 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:31:28 AM

I eventually really wanna do my own mod... but I don't know what mod I would do! The farmer is already perfect!

Nice one, Benner.

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.

My first SAK mod attempt.

Donations

Community Links