Delica Lego Redux

[anon0918]

I still managed to break something, even with this method. :D

There's a little nubby bit of FRN in the area highlighted in red in this picture, but it was covered up with the washer from the screw, and I forced the screw holder too much and it broke that bit of FRN clean off. The knife still seems to work fine and there doesn't seem to be any danger of the sides of the knife becoming separated....

So be aware, although it looks like the screw holder should go all the way through and come into complete contact with the screw, that is apparently not the case for the pivot.

Yeeesh....

[krazichinaman]

I too love the FG. I find that the perfect knife would be a FFG FG d4wave. I'm pretty close to it...just need to send it off to get the FFG treatment and it would be perfect. I went out and bought a SE d4 FG just to swap bodies with. It made a good donor! :p
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[bladese97]

:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder: Man, that is amazing work :eek: :) I know as sure as ****, I am not smart enough to do this stuff......Sooooo Awesome :spyder: Maybe after checkin in here another 1000X's, I'll be able to do some swappin :rolleyes: Thanks for sharing pix Wouter :)

[pedropcola]

I redid my D4 using this method. Way easier to get back together, no damage. The first time I used the old method and luckily didn't do any real damage, one of the plastic pins got slightly deformed but not enough to cause any real concern. Thanks again for this improved method.

[swanseajack]

Thanks for a great tutorial.

[Booya]

Thanks Mr Blonde & others, just used this thread to build my ultimate Delica, a G10 Wave combo:



Chris

[dorfinator]

Thanks Mr Blonde & others, just used this thread to build my ultimate Delica, a G10 Wave combo:



Chris

Very nice.

[Fred Sanford]

Just wanted to bump this again and also to say thanks Wouter!

I've used this thread many times!

[Kev-Man]

As an alternate method, reassemble the knife 'sandwich style' INCLUDING the blade, washers, and blade pivot BUT EXCLUDING the lock and lock pivot barrel.

Put a little extra tension on the blade (via the pivot screw) to prevent it from flopping around, then slip the lock into position (pressure from a couple fingers should be enough) and slide the lock pivot pin into place. Secure the lock pivot pin, adjust the action to your liking, and put it in your pocket.

In other words, steps 2 & 5-7 are included in step 1. Steps 3, 4, & 8 are then performed as described.

That's it. With a little practice, it takes less time to do then to describe.

Good Info Wouter. I wish I had looked for this before the first time I took my Delica ZDP appart. Had some problems reassembling and had to analyze the situation. I came to the same conclusion Shu did. Assemble everything except the lock and lock pivot barrel then pop it in.

Kev.

[dorfinator]

Good Info Wouter. I wish I had looked for this before the first time I took my Delica ZDP appart. Had some problems reassembling and had to analyze the situation. I came to the same conclusion Shu did. Assemble everything except the lock and lock pivot barrel then pop it in.

Kev.

I use a zip tie around the handle holding the lock down after the handle is assembled without the blade. I don't fully tighten the most forward torq screw so I have some leeway on inserting the blade along with the washers.

I used a tweezer to slide the washers on either side of the blade.

[presbo]

Nicely done tutorial. :D

[Kev-Man]

I use a zip tie around the handle holding the lock down after the handle is assembled without the blade. I don't fully tighten the most forward torq screw so I have some leeway on inserting the blade along with the washers.

I used a tweezer to slide the washers on either side of the blade.

This is how I install the lock, like how Shu also mentioned. No Tweezers required.

Kev.

[Spyderbro]

Are you "just" swapping blades? There is such an easier way...I've done it half dozen times and it's a walk in the park. No need to take the knife apart so you can end up buying a new kit, lol !!
You-tube!! Title of video is..."Spyderco Delica Blade Swap"
This is done by Spydercollector. 3:44 video

[Mr Blonde]

Man, this thread just won't die!! I started it over 3 years ago!

My first post detail my method from over 3(!) years ago. Thanks to the info from fellow forumites I adapted my method that I detailed in my :D video referenced by Spyderbro.

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