Working Up the Spyderco Military...

[Bapple]

Awesome news, thanks Steve for the update!

 

[BOOMER52]

OK... it took longer than anticipated to machine another set of tip up Military scales. We had an historic amount of snow... broke records for February going back to 1919...! Clearing snow and frequent power outages kept me out of the shop.

Additionally the Military I was machining for was an older back spacer model that isn't quite the same as the newest model so it needed a complete workup in CAD/CAM which takes time. I now have files for both models.

Anyway... I modified the machining code for the press in threaded insert pockets and holes to correctly install them from the outside surface. The use of the mini drill press arbor to install the inserts was not a success. I experienced too much flex and abandoned the idea after destroying the first insert during the attempt. I ended up using a pair of vice grips which when applied carefully did the job.

I used coarse peel ply black G10 and all hardware was replaced with button head hex stainless with the exception of the pivot D-bolt.

The Lynch Deep Carry Ti pocket clip in the last photo is the shorty version... I did not have a long clip on hand...

Here's some pics...

 

[Colorodo]

That looks great.

 

[TIZWIN]

I respect your persistence and admire the results. Is it possible with this method to convert a RH Millie to tip-up with threaded inserts on both left AND right sides of the scales; in other words, ambidextrous?

 

[BOOMER52]

Mechanically it would be a simple addition of a few lines of code to machine the holes and pockets for the inserts in both scales. Aesthetically you would see the unused three brass inserts. Absolutely doable though.

 

[bigolegator]

Great job... I knew you would figure out a solution

 

[xtremejc]

Absolutely beautiful work. Would totally be interested in a set.

 

[TIZWIN]

Perhaps someday my right -handed grandsons will be glad that their lefty grandad was able to have this done.

Mechanically it would be a simple addition of a few lines of code to machine the holes and pockets for the inserts in both scales. Aesthetically you would see the unused three brass inserts. Absolutely doable though.

 

[Acestrom]

OK... it took longer than anticipated to machine another set of tip up Military scales. We had an historic amount of snow... broke records for February going back to 1919...! Clearing snow and frequent power outages kept me out of the shop.

Additionally the Military I was machining for was an older back spacer model that isn't quite the same as the newest model so it needed a complete workup in CAD/CAM which takes time. I now have files for both models.

Anyway... I modified the machining code for the press in threaded insert pockets and holes to correctly install them from the outside surface. The use of the mini drill press arbor to install the inserts was not a success. I experienced too much flex and abandoned the idea after destroying the first insert during the attempt. I ended up using a pair of vice grips which when applied carefully did the job.

I used coarse peel ply black G10 and all hardware was replaced with button head hex stainless with the exception of the pivot D-bolt.

The Lynch Deep Carry Ti pocket clip in the last photo is the shorty version... I did not have a long clip on hand...

Here's some pics...

Boomer52, these look fantastic. Where can I find a way to order a set?

 

[BOOMER52]

Boomer52, these look fantastic. Where can I find a way to order a set?

Unfortunately I no longer machine custom Military scales per order.

I have one threaded backing plate I reserved which I will use for the full contour scales I plan to do for a CPM S30V bladed knife and offer up as a spec sale when finished. Haven't selected the material I will us as yet. Vacillating between LVA carbon fiber or burlap Micarta and ivory G10 liners. I have the 3D modeling finished up... just need to find some time and get the CAM side code written.

 

[Acestrom]

Unfortunately I no longer machine custom Military scales per order.

I have one threaded backing plate I reserved which I will use for the full contour scales I plan to do for a CPM S30V bladed knife and offer up as a spec sale when finished. Haven't selected the material I will us as yet. Vacillating between LVA carbon fiber or burlap Micarta and ivory G10 liners. I have the 3D modeling finished up... just need to find some time and get the CAM side code written.

Interested!! Both materials sound great, and I would love to see the final product.

 

[Noddy]

Oh those black ones! They look just great, Boomer52. I have been looking for replacement Millie scales for a bit. Rare things

 

[tomsch]

Nice! Do you plan to crank these out for the forum members?

 

[BOOMER52]

Nice! Do you plan to crank these out for the forum members?

I do not. I have been unable to source a jobber machinist to economically produce the threaded pocket clip backing plates needed for the tip up config mod. I have never machined a stock tip down configuration and do not have plans to start.

 

[DylanHirst]

Hi, do you had the cad file?? I would like to print this myself, I’m all the way in South Africa and have 8 military scales I’d love to change for my collection! I might even change some Para 2s!