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Old 12-30-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SVanderkolff
Don
I plan on taking the liner lock course once enrollment opens up. I read through the materials required section. Would it be possible to be more specific in the requirements for Ti and reamers and taps. Living where I do it will take a while to get the necessary supplies and equipment and I would prefer not to have to wait 2 to 3 weeks at the beginning of the course. Also when does enrollment open?
Thanks
Steve
Hi, Steve.

The locking liner and framelock courses are scheduled to start 2/15/06.

Go here for the scheduled start dates.

http://www.knifenetwork.com/workshop/school/index.shtml

This is posted on the "Workshop" forum.

The enrollment period starts 21 days prior to the start date, so enrollment will be open January 25th.

Here's what I'll use

1. .050 or .060" thick 6al/4v titanium sheet for liners

2. .090 to .125" thick 6al/4v Ti for the bolsters

3. One 3/16" diameter straight pivot pin with 4-40 threads

4. Three 1/8" dia. straight pivot pins with 2-56 threads (or) three 1/8" dia. dowel pins

5. 1/8" dia. straight flute chucking reamer, HSS
(Note: If you use dowel pins, you'll need a .126" dia. reamer because dowels are slightly oversize.)

6. 3/16" dia. straight chucking reamer

7. 2-56 spiral point tap with No. 49 drill HSS

8. No. 48 drill for clearance on 2-56 screw, 11/64 drill to c'bore screw head

9. No.33 drill for clearance on 4-40 screw, 7/32 drill to c'bore screw head

10. 4-40, 2-56 button head Torx screws

11. 2-56 flat head Torx screws

12. T6 and T8 Torx screw ####### ( 2 of each)

12. One 3/8"dia. 82 degree single flute countersink for metal

13. One 1/4" or 3/8" dia. 82 degree multiple flute countersink for handle materials

All these supplies with the possible exception of drills, reamers and countersinks are available from Halpern Titanium, Knifekits.com. and other suppliers.

Enco or MSC are good suppliers for drills, reamers, taps, etc. Or check your local industrial supply house.

Anything else?

Thanks for asking, Steve. This should help everyone.


ADDED: One thumb bob or thumb disk, available from the same sources.

Last edited by Don Robinson; 12-31-2005 at 07:27 AM.
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