You can get some pre cut strips of wood at hobby lobby pretty cheap if you don't have the stuff to rip wood to size yourself. But I prefer diamond paste, I got this cheap stuff on Amazon and it works really well.
For loading strops and final polish i use a higher quality brand of paste.
A pretty janky mod, but I used steel wool to remove the logo from the blade. The blades looks all scratched up, but doesn’t feel rough. I had planned to acid wash the blade anyways, but haven’t gotten around to it yet (or maybe ever).
I did put this deep carry clip on it. Yes, it costs more than I paid for the knife. Yes, I know that is stupid, but it’s what I wanted.
Good luck with whatever mods you pursue. This is my favorite budget knife and I hope you love it!
My hands wouldn't have been able to do it without using a set of sanding grips that each have a different radius to them. They allowed me to follow the original radius of the blade and not change its shape.
Nice username. Love my K390 Microclean Spyderco's. I was just looking at the BRS version of the Thresher the other day and my exact thought was "if it had a thumb hole ....." .
Ok so I took the thumb stud out and used different shaped Carbide burr bits to enlarge the hole until it was the size I wanted. I started with a cone shaped on both sides till it got big enough then switched to a straighter bit. I did it on my small drill press dipping it in water periodically to keep the blade cool. It creates a lot of heat due to the enormous amount of friction. The bits I used are like this
Tungsten Carbide Burr Set 1/4" Shank 10PC Double Cut Rotary Cutting Burrs Die Grinder Bits for Steel and Wood Working, Grinding, Carving, and Engraving https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097BRDSZT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_36G6FAQCHQ0GAB0ECJ53
Now what I want to get for my next thumb hole mod is a solid carbide machining bit to actually cut the entire hole in one go. Not enlarging a small thumb stud hole but actually cutting a hole. They ain't cheap though and they require a drill press. This is what I mean
Kodiak Cutting Tools KCT166681 USA Made Solid Carbide End Mill, AlTiN Coated, 4 Flute, 1/2" Diameter, 1/2" Shank, 1-1/4" Length of Cut, 3" Overall Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0070YYPP0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_Y7QGGRZWJQ27DMWZ4ZPG
I've seen several posts from guys saying they did theirs with a dremel tool using Carbide bits. The dremel carbide bits cut really well but being so much smaller it would take a while. Would still need to finish it up with some type of larger bit like a carbide burr bit so the hole would be uniform and round.
Very cool!.... Can one shipwreck anodized copper?Or does to have to be sanded clean? Thanks... thinking of shipwrecking This knife
Hey I found this I think you might really like it as a practice piece
Limited-time deal: Kershaw Cinder-Copper 1.4 In. Blade; Small Pocket Knife with Stonewash Blade, Copper Handle, Manual Open, with Thumb Stud, Bottle Opener, Liner Lock and Lanyard Hole (1025CUX) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQTGWRB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_RCXNC6TXS1WCVW47QKRG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This would patina cool as fuck
I added a Kwik Thumb Stud to my Buck knife. Would that work for you?
If they're actually titanium on the cheap you can do them one at a time by making some grabbers out of titanium wire.
Something simple Like this http://www.cookmama.com/Uploads/201503/54fd67107d77d.jpg
But for batches of screws I bought the small one of these. Can do a lot of small parts really easy.
I’m no shill for Amazon, but I really like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FJDEW8O for table use for exactly this reason. They’re sharp enough (and serrated) for steaks, but the tip is round, so it won’t tear your bread up if you want to use it for spreading.
It worked ok took like 45 min to get through with a drill press. I’m going to invest i a whole set of mill end carbide bits, but that runs like 150$ a pilot hole would have helped cut down the cut time significantly, plus the bit dulled pretty good after that.
Since it looks like your question is already answered I figured I’d post this That’s the titanium wire I use, in case you had trouble finding some.
Sure thing bud, always happy to help! I figure the more people that know how, the more info for others to get, and hopefully they create something cool they can teach me.
I got mine of Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T8Y20W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is what I use.
I just use a BenzoMatic torch too. Also, orientation of the piece as it hits the FC will dictate the "pattern direction". So if you dip the show side, starting with either the blade or clip end, the waves will kind of "go across the grain". If you dip it long ways, the waves will go the full length of the piece.
I'd suggest staying away from a Dremel unless you're reeeeeaaaalllllyyyyy careful. Power tools can take off to much at a time if you slip up.
I would suggest getting some diamond needle files from Amazon (like $8 for the set) and using those. It will take longer but less chance of a massive oops