Rigging plates and new folding knife

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  1. Jeff Randall

    Jeff Randall ESEE Knives / Randall's Adventure & Training Staff Member

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    Working on a micro rigging plate that is smaller and stronger than most on the market. I’ve done some tests on my hydraulic break testing machine and so far it holds 40kN just fine. My machine tops out at 44kN so didn’t want to push the dynamometer past its upper limit. Goal here is more compact, less weight and still maintain all the useable features for lightweight rescue teams. Of course this is nothing new under the sun but any day in the shop making chips is a good day.

    After SHOT I plan on building a folder design using a new lock we designed (and yet to disclose). Once I get the folder made will probably do a pass-around to select folks for everyday carry testing while the patent search and application is being finished up. Never built a folder before but it doesn't look like rocket science to me...we shall see.

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    Nice! Very cool work
     
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    I want that milling machine.
     
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    Very cool! I'll be watching closely to see what you have planned with the folder.
     
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    Jeff Randall ESEE Knives / Randall's Adventure & Training Staff Member

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    That milling machine keeps me from getting into fights and internet pissing contests with people. My shop is my sanity.
     
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    Between this comment and my lack of a milling machine, I understand so much more about myself now...

    I understand very little of it all, but it's really interesting to see the progression in antics you get into around that testing machine. Good times all around. Looking forward to seeing more.
     
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    REALLY curious about the folder and new lock.
     
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    love that milling machine.

    looking forward to the final product (re the rigging plate)
     
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    Sounds like Mike needs one too ;)

    How long have you had machining equipment? These seem to be fairly new threads.
     
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    I would gladly throw my hat into that ring....ya know....if you're selecting completely random people from the internet. LOL


    Seriously though...
     
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    I'd love to see another folder design. During a work week I'm relegated to a folder and Ive found few I don't feel very limited with.
     
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    Plate looks awesome....!!

    Can't wait for a prototype folder..
     
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    Our buddy Tom does some really nice Solidworks renders.

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    I really like the looks of that Micro Plate...and yes, Tom does killer work.
     
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    I’m impressed, Jeff.
    Great work.
     
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    Very cool! Will be interesting to see what the lock on the folder is like. I'm often skeptical of novel locking mechanisms because most of the simple ones have already been invented, and the complex ones come off more as novelties. Knowing you guys, it's probably the former rather than the latter, and that makes it a fairly rare development in this industry.
     
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    Whats the micro plate do?
     
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    @Strigidae I didn’t want to be the first to ask!
    But seriosly the solid works image I couldn’t really tell it wasn’t real!
     
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    I have no idea what this thing is, but I enjoy seeing pics of works in progress from Jeff's shop.
     
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    I’m sure others spotted this also but if @Jeff Randall is doing this all by hand controls and not CNC controlled that quality of work takes some skill and patience!
     
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