I decided to jump into scaling a Mule headfirst. The scales themselves are coming along nicely, I'm working on some slim cocobolo ones right now and I'll probably make a set of black micarta ones as well.
One thing I didn't really even consider was attachment hardware. Dumb, I know, but I was so excited to start working on the scales I didn't even think about it. Are there any easy methods I can use with materials available at my local hardware store? I'd just like to keep it as simple as possible. If it's easier I can always order something online, but I just hate to do that if it's possible to run down the street and pick it up.
Thanks!
I Need Mule Hardware Help...
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Sithus1966
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What I have used on my Mules are actually sold has folder pivots. Basically a threaded tube with 2 screws at each end.
http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_i ... o04gfjd9e2
I don't know if a hardware store would have anything like that available, but I guess you can try. Places like Home Depot and Lowes have those "specialty" bins with the odd fasteners and such you might find something that works.
Otherwise you can just go the regular route of pins and epoxy. Brass or stainless rod can be found in some hobby shops, brass tubing will work too.
http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_i ... o04gfjd9e2
I don't know if a hardware store would have anything like that available, but I guess you can try. Places like Home Depot and Lowes have those "specialty" bins with the odd fasteners and such you might find something that works.
Otherwise you can just go the regular route of pins and epoxy. Brass or stainless rod can be found in some hobby shops, brass tubing will work too.
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sharpguitarist
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hey rwb,
i haven't done scales for a mule, but i have made scales for a couple of knives that i made.
what i had available to me and used was ss tig welding rods. they can be had in different diameters.
this along with epoxy has worked for me every time.
the one drawback is that you can't remove the scales afterwards.
when choosing an epoxy, make sure you get a reputable brand that has a long working time.
this will allow for adjustment and easier clean-up.
i used a quick setting epoxy on one knife, and it set up before i was happy with the position of the scales, and made removing the excess much more of a pita.
i haven't used it yet, but the look of tubing as fasteners is very appealing to me, and would allow for attachment of a lanyard along several points along the knife handle.
hope this helps and gives you some ideas.
good luck with your project and be sure to let us see your mule when your finished.
later,
don
i haven't done scales for a mule, but i have made scales for a couple of knives that i made.
what i had available to me and used was ss tig welding rods. they can be had in different diameters.
this along with epoxy has worked for me every time.
the one drawback is that you can't remove the scales afterwards.
when choosing an epoxy, make sure you get a reputable brand that has a long working time.
this will allow for adjustment and easier clean-up.
i used a quick setting epoxy on one knife, and it set up before i was happy with the position of the scales, and made removing the excess much more of a pita.
i haven't used it yet, but the look of tubing as fasteners is very appealing to me, and would allow for attachment of a lanyard along several points along the knife handle.
hope this helps and gives you some ideas.
good luck with your project and be sure to let us see your mule when your finished.
later,
don
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, even if it is wrong.:rolleyes:
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agent clark
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Thanks to everybody for the responses, I just have to figure out what I want to use now.sharpguitarist wrote:hey rwb,
i haven't done scales for a mule, but i have made scales for a couple of knives that i made.
what i had available to me and used was ss tig welding rods. they can be had in different diameters.
this along with epoxy has worked for me every time.
the one drawback is that you can't remove the scales afterwards.
when choosing an epoxy, make sure you get a reputable brand that has a long working time.
this will allow for adjustment and easier clean-up.
i used a quick setting epoxy on one knife, and it set up before i was happy with the position of the scales, and made removing the excess much more of a pita.
i haven't used it yet, but the look of tubing as fasteners is very appealing to me, and would allow for attachment of a lanyard along several points along the knife handle.
hope this helps and gives you some ideas.
good luck with your project and be sure to let us see your mule when your finished.
later,
don
Oh, email inbound to you Don, on a totally unrelated subject.