Mule Handles and a request, Sal
Mule Handles and a request, Sal
Sal,
I'll echo others comments on the board over the last few days and ask, no BEG that the handle mounting holes move up to 3/16... Or, at least, start the laser cut in the center of the cut-out, rather than outside. That kerf on the outside of the hole makes machining a real mother!
I used 18-8 stainless 3/16 OD spacers and threaded them for #4-40 screws. Opened the .164" holes to .188 with a carbide bit, but had to futs with the holes with the dremel to get them round enough for the spacers to go in....
I'll echo others comments on the board over the last few days and ask, no BEG that the handle mounting holes move up to 3/16... Or, at least, start the laser cut in the center of the cut-out, rather than outside. That kerf on the outside of the hole makes machining a real mother!
I used 18-8 stainless 3/16 OD spacers and threaded them for #4-40 screws. Opened the .164" holes to .188 with a carbide bit, but had to futs with the holes with the dremel to get them round enough for the spacers to go in....
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I'm not sure what size will be best for the hole sizes but I am sure they should be a 'standard' size for finding hardware.sal wrote:Nice job.
No problem changing hole sizes to 3/16. Let's see how many also want the change.
sal
If I may ask, why were the hole sizes for the MT01P decided upon?
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sal wrote:Nice job.
No problem changing hole sizes to 3/16. Let's see how many also want the change.
sal
Hey Sal,sal wrote:We thought that would be a standard size, easy to find. :o
sal
first of all thank you for the mule team project & I am behind you all the way no matter what I have completed my collector club agreement for the entire mule series & I sent it back to Karen I am in for the long run whatever steel is used I am in :)
I have some questions about the Mule knife you had handles put on - your mule with the black G-10( I think ), the one you sent to Scott Gere for the sheath fitting, can you please describe in detail that knives handles to us.
When I mean describe I mean can you tell us simply about the process, the parts & all pieces you used on your knife especially the screws?
Like what handle material was used how thick that material was ( the fastener length is determined by handle thickness right? ) which /what fasteners you used to hold those handles on which holes the fasteners went thru & used maybe some close - up photos of that knife especially the handles & when you describe the handle hardware please do it in layman's terms so we can go out & find the same handle hardware ourselves, many of us are unable to do this & the ones that can seem a little baffled by this as well.
I am not a knife maker or a handle maker but I would like to try & I would like to have a set of handles I can reuse on future mules.
Before you start talking about changing the hole sizes etc could you please just share with us what you did to your mule because it seems like if you did it maybe it can be repeated but you have the info?
Can I buy the same kind of screws you used on your knife anywhere can I find them locally or will I have to order them from a knife supplier on the internet is what I am wondering & you can clear that up.
These photos are the knife I am talking about.
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Thank you in advance for your time & understanding I appreciate it.
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Wow, potterma, those scales are BEAUTIFUL. Is that red/black G-10?
Also, I haven't yet bought a Mule, but would be very inclined to do so if the holes were made to a more standard size (3/16 sounds good).
Also, I haven't yet bought a Mule, but would be very inclined to do so if the holes were made to a more standard size (3/16 sounds good).
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Thanks for all the comments... Yes, that is red/black G10 :)
Sal, thanks for being understanding on the hole size.... :)
As for the 0.164" being a common size, the only thing I've been able to find off the shelf is a #8-32 screw (0.164" is the nominal major diameter of the thread). I didn't go that way with this one because I wanted a balanced look with the hardware from side to side. I could have used a #8 screw with a Pem nut on the back side, or maybe find #8 binder posts and shorten them a bit.
Couldn't find anything for pins that would be a nice fit. Mosaic pins would look nice :)
Sal, thanks for being understanding on the hole size.... :)
As for the 0.164" being a common size, the only thing I've been able to find off the shelf is a #8-32 screw (0.164" is the nominal major diameter of the thread). I didn't go that way with this one because I wanted a balanced look with the hardware from side to side. I could have used a #8 screw with a Pem nut on the back side, or maybe find #8 binder posts and shorten them a bit.
Couldn't find anything for pins that would be a nice fit. Mosaic pins would look nice :)
Potterma,
First off, Nice scales those look great. As you know, I am a big fan of the Anso style texture (I dont kno if he was the first to use it, he is just the one I know that uses it alot). Thats a great looking knife.
Secondly, I am with that I would love a 3/16 size hole.
First off, Nice scales those look great. As you know, I am a big fan of the Anso style texture (I dont kno if he was the first to use it, he is just the one I know that uses it alot). Thats a great looking knife.
Secondly, I am with that I would love a 3/16 size hole.
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