Search results

  1. B

    Locktite pros, cons, opinions

    unopened virtually no shelf life opened limited shelf life a year in most cases do a test if in question if the loctite does not start locking up in an hour it is junk
  2. B

    Portable photo tent set up

    for cheap background and surface vist you local fabric store get some fleece in the cull bin my faves are black , red and blue very east to touch up in post production with no noticeable edits.
  3. B

    Your Thoughts on Kitchen Knives, Please

    As a former food professional pro the only knives you want a fin finish on is a skinning or boning knife to allow the slip through. On other knives you want a bit of tooth to the finis so as the product you are cutting does not stick to the blade via suction. I like forged knives I use German...
  4. B

    Design a Logo- get a knife

    a quick and dirty (IE needs some digital clean up, I have no capabilities)
  5. B

    What "really" makes you take notice of a knife??

    design, quality of work, visual appeal, ergonomics, blade thickness usually closes the deal after the rest have been met
  6. B

    Design a Logo- get a knife

    I have something in mind as a logo do you want the logo to have the name too?
  7. B

    CRKT rocks

    Forgot to mention the pivot screw was woefully under length on two threads were engaging ... good thing I have plenty of m3 screw around
  8. B

    brass or bronze either will be a major improvement brass or bronze need little lube in the...

    brass or bronze either will be a major improvement brass or bronze need little lube in the presence of steel they basically are self lubing
  9. B

    CRKT rocks

    No bead blast finish on the Tuition there are a few minor not picks though inconsistent edge, nylon washers in a flipper do noting to make the knife a flipper.
  10. B

    Locktite pros, cons, opinions

    Loctite used in correct applications is just fine and applied properly you do not need tools to remove the fastener most people put way to much, it only takes a tiny drop on any fastener smaller then 2mm.One drop on larger fasteners up to 7mm. Coating all the thread defeats the purpose of the...
  11. B

    What's your production EDC today?

    This took quite a bit of work before becoming an EDC washers had to be changed out to allow for smooth fipper action. Teflon washers are not a good use in this application brass/ bronze is and I laped up a couple in an hours time to fit precisely. The edge still needs a lot of work but that is...
  12. B

    EDCs: Fixed Blades vs. Folders

    In the wonderful state I live in it mandates only folders under 3' and under may be carried on a person not engaged in sporting or work activities. ( so much for the Revolution) In my city there is a ordinance that blade edges must not exceed 2.5" so I am stuck with small blades. It is a real...
  13. B

    Hi from the northshore of Boston

    Not retired because I want to be I have a good 30-40 years before I am ready of crippled for that. currently unemployed in this economy I am afraid too much noise and confusion a hammer in for me to attend it is complications of an severe concussion the one that forced me into retirement. (...
  14. B

    Hi from the northshore of Boston

    you can call me B I am a profession bicycle mechanic to the pros, currently detached from a full time gig. I have been in and out of the industry for over 20 years now previously I have designed bikes and built wheels for years for several European pros. I have had stints in shops...
Back
Top