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First TL-29/206 Mod

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Hey folks!! Been taking note of all the fine TL-29 modifications you all have been doing so I figured I'd knock one apart and give it a shot. Never did one of these before and I have to say that it turns out to be a mighty fine jack! Now I see what all the hub bub is about! I used one of the S.C.C. 206 versions, most likely a Camillus made knife. Interesting how they used a melted plastic "pins" to hold the covers to the scales, I always assumed they were glued.
I had some amber stag bone laying around I figured I'd use that for the new handles. Has a bit of a greenish tint in the valleys as you can see in the mark side close-up where I'm holding it. May try to buff it out but I think it'll disappear with pocket wear, probably been sitting around for at least a decade, so it might be a bit of verdigris or similar. Got some funky tree reflections in the bolsters, that's not dirt lol!
Here are a few shots, one of the "before" and the rest the finished knife:

Eric
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P.S. ---Just took a good look at that close-up and darned if I didn't wind up with what looks like a cover pin crack! Never noticed it until I saw that pic. Well it's going in the pocket anyway so no big deal. Gonna have to take it a little easier whacking that pin, you tend to assume that this stuff is as tough as stag since it looks like it. Doh! ::dang:: :D :D
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::woot:: That's eye catcher! Might nice. ::tu::
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Nice clean lines on that knife Eric, it’s definitely not your first rodeo even though it may be your first TL-29! :lol: ::tu:: ::tu::
I have come to the conclusion that cameras are the enemy of anyone who works on knives! Either that or I need stronger glasses.

I can’t count the number of times that I find pin cracks when I look at the pictures. I’ve gotten to the point now that I take pictures and enlarge them to look for cracks and hidden flaws. The camera is a great tool but it also causes me extra work!

The melted plastic pins that hold the original handles on was called the “post method” of handle attachment, at least at Camillus. I think that was the newest method they used. Incidentally I have never seen a handle attached with the post method ever come off under normal use. They are well attached, even when a person is intentionally trying to remove the handles.
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Nice work Eric! ::tu:: I had to look real hard to see the pin crack, then I enlarged the pic. You good work pilgrim!
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Thanks guys!!!

Dale isn't it something? It all depends on the lighting too, it's still hard for me to see just looking at it, even though I know it's there. Too many nooks and crannies!

Those handles were definitely on there. Tried drilling them out first, used a small drill since I thought they were standard small pin holes. Wound up increasing the size three times, them just gave up, got a sharp knife and cut the plastic out like I was coring an apple. That's a big hole in there! I drilled a new hole for the cover pins since I'd have probably needed a .125 pin to fill the original hole! :D :D

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Purty snazzy . ::tu::
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Very knice!!!! ::nod:: ::tu::
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Ya done good kid. I had a heck of a time finding that crack even though you told us exactly where it is. Good choice for the new covers.
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Eric! That is stunning!! I'd be proud to throw that in my pocket. Always easier to "first time" a particular knife mod when you have a "couple" knive's practice under your belt already. :mrgreen:

You certainly make it look effortless. As for the plastic covers on those, I usually just tweak the liner/scale a bit and get a small flat blade screwdriver in there. The covers will just pop off if you give the screwdriver blade a little twist.

Just beautiful!

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Very nice Eric. Almost no gaps between the boltser and the handle material. That's one of my pet peeves. And the other end looks really rounded and smooth, no "corners" on that part. If this is your first time, I'd say you are well on your way. Well done Sir. ::tu::

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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the compliments. Mike, it's my first time doing a TL-29, but definitely not the first time I've worked on a knife. Probably have a few thousand under my belt :D
Finally got a little shop up and running at the house this past few months so I'm getting the feel of everything with some practice knives.

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Great job Eric! Knife is beautiful. I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

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Came up a treat Eric... that stag really looks great. ::tu::

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Oh ya NICE JOB ::groove::
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Tom, feel free to shoot me an email any time if you have something you're looking for. ::tu::

I appreciate the compliments, definitely won't be the last, might try some kind of micarta next time, stay tuned.

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Eric that's a beautiful transformation. Love the new handles and the sleek new look. ::tu::
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Nicely done mod
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Very nice!
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