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Post by Curtis_Louis on Jul 5, 2012 15:13:23 GMT
I have an older ATrim 1420 with the flat pommel nut. I was wondering what the prefered method for removing and reinstallation is? My other Gus Trim swords are hex nuts. Attachments:
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Post by Talon on Jul 5, 2012 16:57:59 GMT
something like mole grips with leather in the jaws will help avoid chewing the nut,i have an older a trim with the same raised nut,i just filed a couple of flats on it and use a spanner for tightening or dissassembly
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Jul 5, 2012 17:18:10 GMT
Thanks Talon. Any way you could post a pic of your modification?
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Post by Talon on Jul 5, 2012 17:42:44 GMT
here you go,nothing specialIMAG0344.jpg[/attachment]IMAG0343.jpg[/attachment] locking vice grips with nylon jaws or leather padding will do the job without having to file the flats,or you could pm tom k for a replacement hex nut (something i always planned on doing but never have )
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Jul 5, 2012 20:17:38 GMT
Thanks again. As a huge fan of Gus Trim swords, the pommel on your sword has me intrigued to see the rest. Are there pics posted elswhere on the forum?
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Post by Talon on Jul 6, 2012 19:30:14 GMT
sure thing curtis and it was in my first post on the forum,i went rapidly down hill from there :lol: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1868
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 9, 2012 15:17:51 GMT
If it's a standard 6mm x 1mm metric thread, then any online fencing supply shop will sell you some inside hex (allen key) nuts for a couple dollars a piece. They're a standard fencing supply item. There's even some on ebay.
Talon that engraving is kickass. I wish I could engrave like that! Did he do it by hand? Like with a hammer and graver... Wow... Maybe I need to put down my dremel and get some hand tools...
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Jul 9, 2012 15:45:25 GMT
Thanks Brendan. I ordered a package of five.
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Post by Talon on Jul 9, 2012 18:05:56 GMT
yeah brendan,don was the number one traditional engraver on the firearm/air rifle and custom bike circuit,all done by hand,he's an old guy now,i always wanted some of his engraving work though
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 10, 2012 2:49:56 GMT
No worries Curtis. For sure Talon. I'm going to do some pommel/ guard engraving soon into brass, and I will be making myself some gravers to start practicing. I'm excited.
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