Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
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Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Was wondering what is t-6 handles verses g-10
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Never heard of t-6
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
I think t6 is a plastic with aluminum in its composition.
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Which is better.? And do you know why they would make handles out of T-6
Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
G10 is made from a fiberglass material plus epoxy.
I haven’t done any research as the advantage of one material over the other.
I haven’t done any research as the advantage of one material over the other.
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
I found out the following, in italics:
In the FAQ of Benchmade Site:
G10
Tensile strength: 55,000 psi
Compressive strength: 65,000 psi
These values are amazing. As a reference, these are the values for 6061 T6 and for DuPont Zytel, from www.matweb.com:
6061 T6 (Aluminium alloy)
Tensile Strength, Ultimate: 44,950 psi
Modulus of Elasticity: 69 GPa, 10,005 ksi. Average of Tension and Compression. In Aluminum alloys, the compressive modulus is typically 2% greater than the tensile modulus.
DuPont Zytel 101, GP Nylon 66, Dry As Molded
Tensile Strength, Ultimate: 11,992 psi
Compressive Yield Strength: 4,901 psi
It seems G10 is tougher than Aluminium, and many times better than Zytel.
I believe Benchmade a serious company, so I am keen to believe their data, but it is hard to understand why there is a so big difference in compressive strenght between G10 and Zytel. Zytel is made with nylon and fiberglass, G10 with epoxy and fiberglass. The compressive strenght is given by, say, fiberglass, and fiberglass is in G10 and in Zytel too.
In the FAQ of Benchmade Site:
G10
Tensile strength: 55,000 psi
Compressive strength: 65,000 psi
These values are amazing. As a reference, these are the values for 6061 T6 and for DuPont Zytel, from www.matweb.com:
6061 T6 (Aluminium alloy)
Tensile Strength, Ultimate: 44,950 psi
Modulus of Elasticity: 69 GPa, 10,005 ksi. Average of Tension and Compression. In Aluminum alloys, the compressive modulus is typically 2% greater than the tensile modulus.
DuPont Zytel 101, GP Nylon 66, Dry As Molded
Tensile Strength, Ultimate: 11,992 psi
Compressive Yield Strength: 4,901 psi
It seems G10 is tougher than Aluminium, and many times better than Zytel.
I believe Benchmade a serious company, so I am keen to believe their data, but it is hard to understand why there is a so big difference in compressive strenght between G10 and Zytel. Zytel is made with nylon and fiberglass, G10 with epoxy and fiberglass. The compressive strenght is given by, say, fiberglass, and fiberglass is in G10 and in Zytel too.
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Then the ayes have it g-10 over t-6
Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Peteymcsweety wrote:Then the ayes have it g-10 over t-6
Aye!!!
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Everyone always tells me not to work with G-10 or I will surely die. I think the cloud of micro-glass particles is real bad to breathe in and it can get through most masks.
Is the T-6 stuff similar in that respect?
Is the T-6 stuff similar in that respect?
Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
The following is from Wikipedia:
G10 (material) - Wikipedia
Wikipedia › wiki › G10_(material)Hazards.
G10 is generally safe to use, however when cutting or grinding the material, proper respirators have to be worn to avoid breathing in the glass and epoxy dust, known for contributing to respiratory disorders and increasing the risk of developing lung cancer.
Wikipedia has the following info on T6. I skimmed the article and could not find any information on the dangers of inhaling T6 dust.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/6061_aluminium_alloy
G10 (material) - Wikipedia
Wikipedia › wiki › G10_(material)Hazards.
G10 is generally safe to use, however when cutting or grinding the material, proper respirators have to be worn to avoid breathing in the glass and epoxy dust, known for contributing to respiratory disorders and increasing the risk of developing lung cancer.
Wikipedia has the following info on T6. I skimmed the article and could not find any information on the dangers of inhaling T6 dust.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/6061_aluminium_alloy
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
T-6 aluminum is used for knife frames, bodies, etc.
G10 is a handle material.
G10 is a handle material.
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Why use T-6 for scales then.??
Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Don't know. Would have to see a photo or an ad with the knife described that way.Peteymcsweety wrote:Why use T-6 for scales then.??
Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Small article on g 10 in the current "American Rifleman" NRA magazine (Aug. pg 34).
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Re: Whats the difference between T-6 and G-10 scales
Aga campolin zero the purple one has T-6 handles......