LT Mini Endcap Remake Pics

[Beaver]

I always hated the look of the endcaps on my Lava Tube. Even worse, I hated how the little nubs on the bottom cap would dig into my palm when using the mini LT. Here's what I did to remedy the problem...


1. I filed off the little nubs on the bottom of the end cap

2. Used 220 grit sand paper to even everthing out

3. Used 400 grit to take out sanding scratches

4. Used 600 grit to make it smooth

5. Used 1500 grit to polish it back to lustre


For the top cap I did the same thing, but I filed at an angle to achieve the bevelled (rounded) look. I also taped off the body with electrical tape since I didn't want to remove the top cap or scratch the body. Oddly enough, it ended up looking similiar to the provari top cap design.

It's a very simple project that took under an hour to complete. However, this is a "do at your own risk project".

 

[Hot Sauce]

That looks great!! Good job.

 

[therealcmac]

Very nice! I also sanded the nubs off of my LT, but just left it like that lol

 

[ChellyNelly]

Looks great, I might do this when I get my LT V1.5 -- I hate those stupid nubs and the stupid end caps.

 

[Beaver]

That looks great!! Good job.

Thanx!

Very nice! I also sanded the nubs off of my LT, but just left it like that lol

Thank you. It would probably take you a few minutes to polish it back to a nice finish since you're halfway there.

Looks great, I might do this when I get my LT V1.5 -- I hate those stupid nubs and the stupid end caps.

Thanks Chelly. It would be nice if they made the endcaps like the SS LT they sell at Capital Nicfit.

 

[WIvapor]

Looks great, nice job!

 

[northofamerica]

Thanx!



Thank you. It would probably take you a few minutes to polish it back to a nice finish since you're halfway there. :

Thanks Chelly. It would be nice if they made the endcaps like the SS LT they sell at Capital Nicfit.

I just noticed the nubs you are all talking about. Thanks...... now I hate them!!! LOL

 

[Cobber]

Omg that brilliant. I love it. Now I have to go to Canadian tire tomorrow.

 

[Beaver]

Looks great, nice job!

Thank you!

I just noticed the nubs you are all talking about. Thanks...... now I hate them!!! LOL

Sorry about that...lol.

Omg that brilliant. I love it. Now I have to go to Canadian tire tomorrow.

Haha...good ole' crappy tire to the rescue...thanks Cobber.

 

[Slim Batz]

Just a note: The very fine sandpaper can be had in the automotive (auto body) section in stores like Canadian Tire.

 

[fourtytwo]

If you have a Lee Valley store in your area, this is what I use. Micro-Mesh® Pen-Sanding Pads - Lee Valley Tools
You can usually find it at good woodworking stores or hobby stores.