Someone told me that instead of tape, they used that plumber's goop to achieve a similar effect with more precise lines. I don't remember what thread it was in, but it was one of the many "dying frn" threads here on the forumsRoBoTech wrote:I have been gathering the four mid line Spyderos for a project.
Have to have White FRN to do it.
It breaks my heart to dye these rare knives (getting rare, at least) but it was a project I have been planning for a while.
I managed to get NIB pristine Ladybug, Dragonfly, and a Delica in White. I am still after the Endura, and have one in mind, but the cost is pretty far out there. $100.00 +. But I need it so, maybe next week.
I received the D'Fly and Delica today, and just couldn't wait any longer as I wasn't sure if it would work. NOT entirely to my expectations, but not bad. I will wait for the other two to do the whole set.
Show your mods!
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WalzAaronFFG
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:spyder:Current Spydies:spyder:
Blue Delica 4, Jigged Bone Delica-Orange, G10 Delica, ZDP-189 Delica 4, Tenacious, Caly3 CF, Manix 2 DLC, Para2 Digicam, Sage 3, Sage 1, G-10 Dragonfly, Etched Cricket, Salt, Ladybug ZDP-189, Ladybug White SE, Ladybug Hawkbill Salt, Mule Team 11 - M390 w/ custom kydex sheath
:spyder:En Route:spyder:
Spyderco Navaja
Blue Delica 4, Jigged Bone Delica-Orange, G10 Delica, ZDP-189 Delica 4, Tenacious, Caly3 CF, Manix 2 DLC, Para2 Digicam, Sage 3, Sage 1, G-10 Dragonfly, Etched Cricket, Salt, Ladybug ZDP-189, Ladybug White SE, Ladybug Hawkbill Salt, Mule Team 11 - M390 w/ custom kydex sheath
:spyder:En Route:spyder:
Spyderco Navaja
Mods for Chokwe
The same day I received my Chokwe, I tore it up and lightly flamed the TI scale, stonewashed the blade (and threw the black clip in, too, eh not much), and "distressed the clip.
My plans were to put a textured Royal Blue G-10. So, I had some white G-7 laying around, and decided to give it a dry run to make sure I had all the tools needed to scale this.
Sure enough, the white was off.
So I took my lesson on that and made the blue scale. RUH ROH, reversed the stupid thing. Textured side is in. I was zoning out as I have scaled 100's of fixed blades. Wonderful.
So, I had to order another set of blue.
And, while i was at it, decided to get some Blue Carbon Fiber to pimp out my Civilian. I have to research the best way to disassemble/assemble it while I am waiting.
In the meantime, I decide to dye the white as it didn't fit well, but wanted to see if it would take a dye.
At first, it didn't. So, I left it alone and went about some other business while keeping the dye and scale in a pan to stay heated.
Zoned out again and when I remembered it (45 minutes later), the water had evaporated and the scale was laying on the pan bottom with a reddish gunk on it.
I rinsed it off and I like it. So while I am waiting for the new scales, I put the gunky one on to see what else I needed to do.
Here it is and I am wondering if anyone else likes it. To be honest, I may try to replicate it after making the scale properly. I am also thinking of using flat head screws in stead of button head screws (on the G-10 side) as the scale is only 1/16" thick and button head screws stick out too much.
And I am not sure if I want to redo the clip, yet. I had stonewashed it and you can see that in the black coating up close, but not good. I may have to strip it and stonewash it, again. I sanded around the edges to simulate a "stripe" but I just don't know. Have to think about it as I have a little time yet. So some comments on that would be appreciated.
I may get another Chokwe and pimp it better and just use this one. It actually is a decent EDC!
My plans were to put a textured Royal Blue G-10. So, I had some white G-7 laying around, and decided to give it a dry run to make sure I had all the tools needed to scale this.
Sure enough, the white was off.
So I took my lesson on that and made the blue scale. RUH ROH, reversed the stupid thing. Textured side is in. I was zoning out as I have scaled 100's of fixed blades. Wonderful.
So, I had to order another set of blue.
And, while i was at it, decided to get some Blue Carbon Fiber to pimp out my Civilian. I have to research the best way to disassemble/assemble it while I am waiting.
In the meantime, I decide to dye the white as it didn't fit well, but wanted to see if it would take a dye.
At first, it didn't. So, I left it alone and went about some other business while keeping the dye and scale in a pan to stay heated.
Zoned out again and when I remembered it (45 minutes later), the water had evaporated and the scale was laying on the pan bottom with a reddish gunk on it.
I rinsed it off and I like it. So while I am waiting for the new scales, I put the gunky one on to see what else I needed to do.
Here it is and I am wondering if anyone else likes it. To be honest, I may try to replicate it after making the scale properly. I am also thinking of using flat head screws in stead of button head screws (on the G-10 side) as the scale is only 1/16" thick and button head screws stick out too much.
And I am not sure if I want to redo the clip, yet. I had stonewashed it and you can see that in the black coating up close, but not good. I may have to strip it and stonewash it, again. I sanded around the edges to simulate a "stripe" but I just don't know. Have to think about it as I have a little time yet. So some comments on that would be appreciated.
I may get another Chokwe and pimp it better and just use this one. It actually is a decent EDC!
Actually, I don't want a defined line. I like the "Bomb Pop" look.WalzAaronFFG wrote:Someone told me that instead of tape, they used that plumber's goop to achieve a similar effect with more precise lines. I don't remember what thread it was in, but it was one of the many "dying frn" threads here on the forums
I wanted to put a single star on the pivot screws, but the d'fly and ladybug is just too small for it to work right.
I can do it to the bigger knives, but then no conformity in the four knives.
I did a ladybug and have a White Endura coming, so will have all four done in a week or so.
For my own collection as I am sure no one else would spend $300.00 to do the four.
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IrishSpyder22
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New Scales for Civilian
Got my new Civilian last week. Decided to replace the Black G-10.
So I put these blue carbon fiber scales on yesterday.
I stripped the clip to it's sand blasted finish, but the screws are too short to mount it. So I have to buy some longer screws today. I need them for other projects, anyway.
So I put these blue carbon fiber scales on yesterday.
I stripped the clip to it's sand blasted finish, but the screws are too short to mount it. So I have to buy some longer screws today. I need them for other projects, anyway.
Nice - that's some different-looking carbon fiber. Looks great. Thanks for sharing.RoBoTech wrote:Got my new Civilian last week. Decided to replace the Black G-10.
So I put these blue carbon fiber scales on yesterday.
I stripped the clip to it's sand blasted finish, but the screws are too short to mount it. So I have to buy some longer screws today. I need them for other projects, anyway.
- best wishes, Jazz.
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Love it. The rustic, used look is perfect for that blade, especially given the ethnic source material:RoBoTech wrote: Here it is and I am wondering if anyone else likes it.
http://spydercollector.files.wordpress. ... iginal.jpg
Here's something you don't see, everyday
How many of these have you seen?
A pimped Breedan Rescue.
Scales changed to textured blue G-10.
Everything except the screws have been stone washed.
Distressed the clip screws and changed them from T-6 Torx to T-9 Torx bubble head
Changed all T-6 Torx scale screws to larger T-9 Torx (except the pivot screw, it was already a T-9) so only one driver is needed to take apart, and from bubble head to recessed flat head to give a flat surface on the clip side scale.
The left side "posts" were countersunk just enough to prevent any thin object (fingernail?) to be inserted under the head, and left to simulate rivets.
Action is smooth, lockup at 30%, and blade is centered.
A pimped Breedan Rescue.
Scales changed to textured blue G-10.
Everything except the screws have been stone washed.
Distressed the clip screws and changed them from T-6 Torx to T-9 Torx bubble head
Changed all T-6 Torx scale screws to larger T-9 Torx (except the pivot screw, it was already a T-9) so only one driver is needed to take apart, and from bubble head to recessed flat head to give a flat surface on the clip side scale.
The left side "posts" were countersunk just enough to prevent any thin object (fingernail?) to be inserted under the head, and left to simulate rivets.
Action is smooth, lockup at 30%, and blade is centered.
I actually changed that scale as it was a try out. and didn't fit quite right.feed_the_animals wrote:Love it. The rustic, used look is perfect for that blade, especially given the ethnic source material:
I tried to replicate the dye job, and couldn't get it done, and ended up with a different look. I still like it, though.
I put on a clip from a Police (it has the hole for a lanyard tube. Worked great with the rear scale screw), stripped it and distressed the screws.
I had also re-profiled it to a 20 degree edge. SHARP!! And holds it pretty well.
It is actually in my pocket right now, and is in my recent EDC rotation.
It was a learning experience, that's for sure. I'm excited to take another crack at it. I have a yellow Tasman Salt that I'm dying (get it? :D ) to play with.Jazz wrote:Thanks for the vid. Should help a lot of people. :cool:
- best wishes, Jazz.
It's really not hard, especially with an H1 knife or something as simple to take apart as a UKPK.
Thanks for the kind words.
