Cutting OPS at fuse point.....

[Machinehead2k5 32]

I've converted a COMBAT 52 cal reloaded to a tapered shaft.

[romdj 26]

On eBay there are a couple of broken ops that I see for sale, some are ie mako sticks. I doubt the seller is very knowledgeable, what kind of questions should I ask in order to know if the stick has been too much sortened or not to install tapered blade instead of having a screwed up shaft?

[adam14 182]

Anybody have luck with an eq50? I think I was one of few who really liked the way that shaft kicked. Any help would be great!

[Vet88 674]

I've done a number of EQ50's, both retail and pro stock. They are just like se16's to convert. Works really well.

[MilleniumFalcon 5]

Anybody have luck with an eq50? I think I was one of few who really liked the way that shaft kicked. Any help would be great!

yes I did EQ50, nothing special. It is the same like SE16. It's a fused stick. All you need to do is just cut 1cm above fuse line and chisel the blade tenon out.

need pics?

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

I have a pretty reliable system for those difficult fused sticks. First i find where the shaft and blade meet, and cut.

Then pilot out two holes in the tenon, these are 1/2", but anything 1/2 to 5/8 would work

Then, after a good amount of heat, but not enough to burn the shaft paint, I can get a good purchase between the shaft and blade with a needlenose pliers. Some twisting is usually enough to break the resin bond and remove the blade.

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

SE16 and old 5K

http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t441/Battalion4/IMG_0671.jpg

[adam14 182]

yes I did EQ50, nothing special. It is the same like SE16. It's a fused stick. All you need to do is just cut 1cm above fuse line and chisel the blade tenon out.

need pics?

yes please

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

I did an EQ50 the same way I did the SE16 as pictured above.

[jlp15 13]

Anybody done a FV or FC ccm pro stock?

[.am 13]

I have a couple adrenalines and xn10s that I wish to pull the blades out. I haven't had success because I didn't try very hard because I don't want to accidentally ruin the shaft. I see 3 lines after heating the bottom of the shaft. Can someone that's had success give me some extra pointers?

[Chadd 916]

The bottom line should be the connection between the blade and the shaft. Gently heat the area between that and the top line until the blade comes out. Remember to keep the heat source moving so you don't burn the shaft.

[tml67 0]

 

I have a couple adrenalines and xn10s that I wish to pull the blades out. I haven't had success because I didn't try very hard because I don't want to accidentally ruin the shaft. I see 3 lines after heating the bottom of the shaft. Can someone that's had success give me some extra pointers?

 

I've done a few XN10s in the past. It's just heat & pull. Use a knife to remove the epoxy/glue at the fuse point. Also, it'll be much easier if you put the blade on a vice and pull.

[MilleniumFalcon 5]

yes please

here you go

EQ50 with tapered blade

[farhanshak 1]

does the eq50 shaft play and feel exactly like the se16 shafts once you pull the blade out?

here you go

EQ50 with tapered blade

[Fonetiks007 1]

Hey guys, new to all of this, but I was wondering if i could salvage the blade from a Nexon10 or a S19?

Also would they fit in a Total one that has been cut at the fuse point?

Thanks in advance!

[Chadd 916]

Not with the S19, I will have to take a look at the Nexon10, but I doubt that will either.

[Fonetiks007 1]

Why not the S19? Because of the elliptical taper? I can't just crack it open and chizzle the composite off the tenon to salvage the blade?

[watchgreat 4]

Yes, the elliptical taper. Not only that but the sticks are fused above the taper not in the traditional spot near the blade. I wonder if anyone could successfully take the taper portion of one and combine it with the top part of another stick.

[MilleniumFalcon 5]

does the eq50 shaft play and feel exactly like the se16 shafts once you pull the blade out?

not exactly.

EQ50 is a bit more mid-kick. SE16 is pure low-kick stick so I'd say EQ50 is somethinlk like in between SE16 and Totalone, but a bit heavier than both.

SE16 was a great shaft, unfortunately it's not available anymore

[Fonetiks007 1]

Hey Guys,

This what I am working with. Do you think I can fit a blade (tapered or standard) at the end that is cut? I do not want to flip these. Any help would be awesome. Also I am thinking once I get good at cutting shafts and putting blades in OPS of making a youtube video of the step by step process. What do you think?

Bauer Total One

http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u543/fonetiks007/T2eC16NHJGYE9noohK6BRJ5wNS8w60_57_zpsd4c80289.jpg

Bauer One 100

http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u543/fonetiks007/KGrHqFHJEgFEnN9muSZBRJ6sdFtT60_57_zps3cfde27b.jpg

[ChrisMolnar 14]

Is it possible to take the blade out of a vapor xxx lite? I have about 10 of them with broken blades in my basement.

[watchgreat 4]

No but if you cut them correctly you can fit blades into them.

[CJ0311 0]

didnt see much on here with the warrior widow.. but would you be able to do this process with one ?

[steelnation248 101]

didnt see much on here with the warrior widow.. but would you be able to do this process with one ?

You can't with the dagger taper. I wouldn't recommend flipping it over either for the same reason.