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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Whalen Machine
Sure; you provide the material!
You could replace that with "Micarta". Knife makers have using that as an Ivory replacement for years.

Just my .02
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed.A
You could replace that with "Micarta". Knife makers have using that as an Ivory replacement for years.

Just my .02
Sure. I've worked with Micarta phenolics since my apprenticeship days; great stuff!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Heh, I knew another machinist would know exactly what I meant...nudge nudge
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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what shift **** is that? that's a sick set up. haha now i'm thinking about changing my shifter set up ! write up! hahahhah.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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The shifter cover I made a few year back was starting to show some serious wear. So it was time for an updated version.

Old


New



Old was made of chipboard covered in felt. New is an MDF plug I made.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 04:58 AM
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http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...***-cover.html

This helps with cold and hot days. It velcros on and takes all but 5 seconds to take on and off.
 
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