3d printed scales with patterns/textures
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Re: 3d printed scales with patterns/textures
Just uploaded a design I did awhile ago. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5560027
I got to handle a Spyderco Junction and loved the thin handle. So I'm thinking of making them all thinner, what do you guys think?
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Options are good and a thinner but still contoured version is a good option!
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I was on the fence for a long time, but after getting one, I wondered why the **** I waited so long to get one. Just get a quality model and you won't regret it.
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Was thinking a small and thin keychain light could be integrated so you can see what you are cutting at night or as an emergency back up light. Just have the on off button puke through the scale. Obviously the light would be shining down the bladeJosh Crutchley wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:30 amJust uploaded a design I did awhile ago. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5560027
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I got to handle a Spyderco Junction and loved the thin handle. So I'm thinking of making them all thinner, what do you guys think?
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Re: 3d printed scales with patterns/textures
Josh Crutchley wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:30 amI got to handle a Spyderco Junction and loved the thin handle. So I'm thinking of making them all thinner, what do you guys think?
I'd vote thinner. I have one of the thicker printed scales and it did seem pretty thick. Some people like a thick handle; I prefer thin.
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This is about as thin as I could go. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5566074
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Thanks for sharing the files. I made one in micarta with a cnc router. I think it came out really well. I think the pattern looks more interesting than simple crosshatching.
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Dear thunderscreech:
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Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
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Those CNC micarta scales look great!thunderscreech wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:46 amThanks for sharing the files. I made one in micarta with a cnc router. I think it came out really well. I think the pattern looks more interesting than simple crosshatching.
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I think the scales,look really great ! Hope to see more in the future .Welcome to the Forum . MG2thunderscreech wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:46 amThanks for sharing the files. I made one in micarta with a cnc router. I think it came out really well. I think the pattern looks more interesting than simple crosshatching.
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Hi, sorry to bug you, but could you point me to where the hexagonal pattern files are? I can't seem to find them. Thanks!uumikew wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:06 amPXL_20210730_020919572.jpgI finally printed a set of these yesterday. I am really pleased with the outcome. I replaced the captured nut with thru bolt/nut combo. the hex pattern in the bolts looks pretty good. thanks for the work of designing these and then letting me have them at no cost! they are worth a lot more than that! :)
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They're over here. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=89676&start=40
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Josh Crutchley wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:11 pmThey're over here. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=89676&start=40
Oh, another thread! Thanks!
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Do you happen to have the 577 file with a standard nut and bolt combo?Josh Crutchley wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:11 pmThey're over here. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=89676&start=40
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Maybe this is a stupid question, but would it be possible to add in a little slot to accept a Swiss Army Knife toothpick? I'm wondering because they make fire steels that fit the toothpick hole.
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Might be able to do it. Would probably need to be attached to a color matched piece of the scale so the surfaces match up.