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Cheap switchblade:update
Still in progress.
I rounded off the bottom of the lever slot, because round is better .
I was wondering if it would look better with brass liners, but wanted some idea of how that might look.
I brass-plated the steel liners using the blacksmith technique of heating over a flame and rubbing with a brass brush. It’s a very thin layer, but answered the question of whether it would look cool. Very cool, in my opinion. I’m going to have to look at those Caswell plating kits. Cutting actual liners from brass would be a real chore for me.
I rounded off the bottom of the lever slot, because round is better .
I was wondering if it would look better with brass liners, but wanted some idea of how that might look.
I brass-plated the steel liners using the blacksmith technique of heating over a flame and rubbing with a brass brush. It’s a very thin layer, but answered the question of whether it would look cool. Very cool, in my opinion. I’m going to have to look at those Caswell plating kits. Cutting actual liners from brass would be a real chore for me.
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I think it looks great. Nice work.
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Very Cool. . . .
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All you need to cut brass liners is a jeweler's saw and a drill.
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Thanks for the suggestion, Bill.
I had not considered using a jeweler's saw, mainly because I did not know such a thing existed.
I found several listed on Amazon, but don't know about the quality; some reviewers liked them, others said they were crap.
Apart from the liners, I was thinking about replacing the lever with a brass one. It kinda bugs me that the shaft of the lever is
narrower than the lever slot.
I think a jewelers saw would be perfect for cutting/shaping a new lever.
I had not considered using a jeweler's saw, mainly because I did not know such a thing existed.
I found several listed on Amazon, but don't know about the quality; some reviewers liked them, others said they were crap.
Apart from the liners, I was thinking about replacing the lever with a brass one. It kinda bugs me that the shaft of the lever is
narrower than the lever slot.
I think a jewelers saw would be perfect for cutting/shaping a new lever.
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I like the color scheme. Nice work!
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Not sure I would make a brass lever. It sustains a lot of force. Can't tell without actually using it. If you buy a jeweler's saw, buy good blades-#3, 0, and 03- and buy them by the gross! There is a learning curve, and blades are fragile. The saw cuts on the down stroke.
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Small update:
Added a brass grommet to the lever slot.
Trying to give it a more finished look.
I still need to attach it, I’m guessing CA glue should work with the scales.
Added a brass grommet to the lever slot.
Trying to give it a more finished look.
I still need to attach it, I’m guessing CA glue should work with the scales.
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The CA glue should be fine.
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I second that.
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Nice! That brass grommet looks really good.
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Nice work !!!