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thatnameisalreadychosen
Feb 11, 2006, 3:14 AM
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As i massaged my swollen & painful knuckles on the way back from Ouray i thought to myself - "i really like my new mantis tools, i wish they had some sort of knuckle guard like quarks or vipers" (yes, i know, i know - flip the wrist!)
A little boredom and extra time yielded the Frankensteins in the pictures.
Took a jigsaw to two fangs and cut the plastic to fit - i probably wont climb leash-less on them (although they are really frig-gin solid) but i wont be bashing my fingers anymore either
lemme know if you want the recipe
http://www.losangelescriminaldefense.com/photos/IMG_0382.JPG
http://www.losangelescriminaldefense.com/photos/IMG_0383.JPG
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dr_monkey
Feb 11, 2006, 3:19 AM
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I am curious as to how you dd it more than what you did. I have given thought to tring to retrofit Fangs to other tools, but I haven't actually done it. Do you think that you technique could be more widely applied? I'm curious because I'm cheep and hesitate to buy new tools if the old ones will do.
Cheers,
DRS
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brent_e
Feb 11, 2006, 3:36 AM
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Nicely done!
These tools really do swing very nicely, I agree!
did you think about filling the gap between the fang and the urethane on the tool? You might get a bit better rest on it if it wasn't there. perhaps glueing a chunk of rubber/plastic would do it.
Best
Brent
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thatnameisalreadychosen
Feb 11, 2006, 6:53 AM
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anyone got any idea on substance that can be formed around the gaps?
i was thinking something like shoe goo or some epoxy
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anykineclimb
Feb 11, 2006, 7:14 AM
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Hey! thos are pretty sweet looking! I was thinking about doing something similar with my OP Alphas.
In reply to: anyone got any idea on substance that can be formed around the gaps? i was thinking something like shoe goo or some epoxy
Although it can be a bit temperature sensitive, Bubblegum.
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pindrvr75
Feb 11, 2006, 7:45 AM
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Very nicely done....
BTW anybody know where replacement picks can be purchased for these tools.
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brent_e
Feb 11, 2006, 5:09 PM
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In reply to: anyone got any idea on substance that can be formed around the gaps? i was thinking something like shoe goo or some epoxy
epoxy won't work (doesn't stick to plastic).
shoe goo would, but I wouldn't use that.
try to find a chunk of rubber. clean it up with sandpaper and lighter fluid, get some contact cement and stick it on. shape it with a utility knife or a belt sander/grinder with 40 grit paper. this should stick, buti i'm not certain. Scuff up the fang before you apply the contact cement.
and if this doesn't work, definitely go with bubblegum. Great suggestion anykine!
Brent
(This post was edited by brent_e on Dec 12, 2006, 5:44 AM)
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brent_e
Feb 11, 2006, 5:12 PM
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In reply to: Very nicely done.... BTW anybody know where replacement picks can be purchased for these tools.
give this a try.
http://trango.com/prod.php?id=92
Brent
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hoofers_andy
Feb 11, 2006, 7:09 PM
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very nicely done!
can you buy just the pinky rest/gaurd so as to avoid cutting apart another set of tools??
i love how everyone is modifying their mantises- flippin beautiful! now i want to do it to mine....
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thatnameisalreadychosen
Feb 12, 2006, 6:56 AM
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DONT CUT APART ANOTHER SET OF TOOLS
send them to me!!
buy the "pinkey rest" at most places that sell the viper tools or:
http://www.bdel.com/gear/viper_fang.php
you will have to cut the fangs - i did it with a table jigsaw with both pieces interlocked together (like they would be when assembled
AND BY THE WAY...
if you dont have a pair of matis - check these out!:
http://trango.com/prod.php?id=114
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pindrvr75
Feb 13, 2006, 8:20 PM
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Thanks for the link Brent...I was looking to buy direct. Thanks again!
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pyramid
Feb 16, 2006, 4:11 PM
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It don't matter what you do to your tools the park is bad for your knuckles. How many times have swung an axe at the ice only to
have your pick dissappear into a hole you couldn't see, thus crushing
your knuckles. That's what over climbed ice does.
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euroford
Feb 18, 2006, 5:55 AM
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those new tools from Trango look AWSOME!!
malcom makes good stuff!
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jimdavis
Feb 18, 2006, 6:59 AM
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In reply to: those new tools from Trango look AWSOME!! malcom makes good stuff!
DOH!
They do look sweet, though.
Cheers,
Jim
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thatnameisalreadychosen
Feb 27, 2006, 7:24 PM
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just tried them out at lee vining this past weekend and they worked like a charm - im going to try to fit a tooth in the fang (the part touching the ice) to keep it from skating around - pics when its done!
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