More videos about anodizing, and titanium finishing processes? Hell Yeah! Very cool new channel for both of you right? Diggin that pen upgrade - How about a closer look at the lasered clip on the pen?👍(Top Oh not Toe Poe)
I'll be honest, I've always thought that fidget spinners were absolutely the silliest thing to come out in recent memory. Your input has sort of changed that, it is pretty awesome stuff with the personalized designs. It would be cool if you did more videos like this.
They are silly, but not everything has to be so serious, minimal, and utilitarian. If you like them, carry on! I won't be adding one to my EDC, but they have a home on my desk for sure.
Loved the video guys. It's always a different feeling carrying something you had a hand in making. Particularly when you've made it your own. Keep it up!
Being a Land Surveyor I have learned it is dependent on the region you are from. here in Texas we say toe-poe graphical map but EITHER is correct. or is it eye ther!!
Anyone else like the blue color the pen bad after getting torched better? Seriously considering getting one of these pens and seriously considering torching it to get the coloring
You should offer a monthly drawing to get custom mods done by ZF on fan's gear that you pick for your weekly showcase. Then do a video series where you take us through the steps of each "build". It would be another facet to your channel & it would get ZF more customers possibly.
Small things, like if you are trying to open a small electronic case, and it still won't come apart even after taking the screws out. They can also double as flathead screwdrivers. They can be used as scrapers as well. Some have a thinner edge on one side for cutting package tape too...
I still think you need to get yourself a TiBolt. Everytime I come across a tactile turn it just feels... off, somehow. I don't know if it's the tolerances or something, but I just don't get that same premium feel from it as a titanium pen. Finally got a dragon-scale TiNyBolt recently to replace the one I had throughout college and lost this past spring. Was a first-run TiNy. Took me a couple years and about $600 to finish getting custom parts made for it so it was one of a kind at that point. I had written miles and miles of notes and it was definitely my most used EDC. It even made it into one of your videos when I submitted my EDC photo, it was the one with the Eschaton knife. That one never failed me and I even offered people $100 as a reward if they could find it. With this new one I haven't spent as much customizing it and it's maybe 95% done. To me hours and hours to refinish and anodize it the way I want though. Only parts I'm really missing would be a mokume bolt and a meteorite cap. Rick if you're reading this I already have your low profile handle on it, if you can help me out with the other bits I'd appreciate it!
I could spend weeks there! Really liked this vid. Please turn this into a series! I see a lot of my own tools but he has modified stuff. I would have so many questions for Rick.
In the Military we said Top-O, I have heard people pronounce Topography both ways ie Top-ography and Toe-pograohy so either way is correct I guess 🤷♂️
I think it is based on where you are from in the US. I'm a surveyor in CA and we often do topographical surveys or topos for short and every surveyor and engineer I know pronounces it toe-poe-graf-i-cal and toe-poes; however, topography is pronounced top-ah-gra-fi
I've wanted a ZF Compass since day one. didn't realize it was so long ago. Master craftsman at what he does and prices reflect this. sadly I have a champagne taste and live on a beer budget.
I'm in Topology right now actually for a summer class, its said both ways like in TOP-ohological(topological) vs how "Topology" just kinda rolls off the tongue lol
Its actually "toepoe" years of dealing with geologist and surveyors and I have never heard "topoh" from a single educated person that deals with topography.
Unlike fidget spinners, I carry begleri. I would totally buy begleri beads from ZF if he made em! He does such a fantastic job!! If ya don't know about em, look up Aroundsquare's videos!!
I would never use a pen like that for an EDC. My pens always seem to grow legs & walk away. One thing I don't understand. Why have a fancy modified utility blade? I put those things through hell & replace them often. Yeah, they look cool, but I need function not form.
My $0.02 on the pronunciation: since you're pronouncing an abbreviated version of topography it should keep the vowel sounds and be pronounced "tah-poe"; if you were shortening the Greek root topos, then the long first O would be appropriate. An example of this is the mathematical term logarithm which is shortened to "log" which is pronounced like what you add to a campfire despite the Greek root being logos. Of course, I could be wrong and I'm happy to open a discussion about my complete lack of linguistic education and relatively small IQ.
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Actual map maker here, most of us pronounce topo map as Toe-poe. But not everyone that makes maps does so...call it what you like.
I say top-o, not toe-poe. And I need one of those top-o prybars!
It's Top O, you don't say Toe-Poe-graphical?!
John O' Neill exactly! Otherwise it would have to be written as “tau-po”, just like the colour taupe is written.
Welp! I say Toe-poe-graphical.
@@v1d300 What?!?! 🙃
@@jmjponeill I don't know what to say. I always read it like that
To be more specific, tuh-po-gruh-fi.
@@v1d300 that's crazy, someone on the internet is different from me! Shun them! 😂😂😂
The TOPO pattern would look great on the copper paramilitary 2. Maybe add a compass around the pivot screw.
Please do more of this! I’m a machinist and always love seeing these kind of videos!! Best vid you’ve done!!
the editing on this video is insanely good and the pen is just as amazing
Love this kind of video, seeing the process of making something or modding is fantastic. I wouldn’t mind seeing videos like this in the future
Topo Chico is purified mineral water from Mexico. They also make delicious other flavors of carbonated fruit drinks .
I haven't heard of it and I'm Mexican living in Mexico. It's available in my closest Walmart tho
More videos about anodizing, and titanium finishing processes? Hell Yeah! Very cool new channel for both of you right? Diggin that pen upgrade - How about a closer look at the lasered clip on the
pen?👍(Top Oh not Toe Poe)
I'll be honest, I've always thought that fidget spinners were absolutely the silliest thing to come out in recent memory. Your input has sort of changed that, it is pretty awesome stuff with the personalized designs. It would be cool if you did more videos like this.
They are silly, but not everything has to be so serious, minimal, and utilitarian. If you like them, carry on! I won't be adding one to my EDC, but they have a home on my desk for sure.
@@BestDamnEDC Good point! I need to get my hands on a bolt action pen as a bit of fidget tool now. Can't wait for more videos.
u are absolutely correct, the people who called it the other just didn't realize it was short for topographical
Loved the video guys. It's always a different feeling carrying something you had a hand in making. Particularly when you've made it your own. Keep it up!
Being a Land Surveyor I have learned it is dependent on the region you are from. here in Texas we say toe-poe graphical map but EITHER is correct. or is it eye ther!!
I want to see much more like this one, that was amazing. Nice personal touch on the pen
Anyone else like the blue color the pen bad after getting torched better? Seriously considering getting one of these pens and seriously considering torching it to get the coloring
I could hear the smooth action on that bolt! Just mesmerizing.
Diggin' the vibe between the EDC and maker stuff. Really cool shop. - Jim
Oh, and I'd say "Top-o" not "toe-poe"
Turned out awesome. And great video of the process..
Which size tactile turn pen should I get?? Prefer gel fine point pens
Definitely more videos like this, was sick! Editing made it that much better. :D
Rick is legit. Top tier craftsmanship.
Glad you brought up MinimodMonday. I was gonna say this is like MiniModMonday on steroids and I love it!
Great camera work in this one!
Definitively "TOP-oh" - "Toe-poe" is just silly.
Next up. I just did what to my $1000 spidget finner?!?!?!??!!!???!??😱😱😱😱
😅😂
More of this Taylor! Good work dude
Dig the casual style of this video along with the balance of “artsy shots” 👍🏼
You should offer a monthly drawing to get custom mods done by ZF on fan's gear that you pick for your weekly showcase. Then do a video series where you take us through the steps of each "build". It would be another facet to your channel & it would get ZF more customers possibly.
Love it bro. Keep these episodes coming.
P.S. Its Top-Oh...I think.
I'm all about the custom, nice job on the pen. But what would you use a 2.5 inch pry "bar" for??? I don't get it.
Small things, like if you are trying to open a small electronic case, and it still won't come apart even after taking the screws out. They can also double as flathead screwdrivers. They can be used as scrapers as well. Some have a thinner edge on one side for cutting package tape too...
I still think you need to get yourself a TiBolt. Everytime I come across a tactile turn it just feels... off, somehow. I don't know if it's the tolerances or something, but I just don't get that same premium feel from it as a titanium pen. Finally got a dragon-scale TiNyBolt recently to replace the one I had throughout college and lost this past spring. Was a first-run TiNy. Took me a couple years and about $600 to finish getting custom parts made for it so it was one of a kind at that point. I had written miles and miles of notes and it was definitely my most used EDC. It even made it into one of your videos when I submitted my EDC photo, it was the one with the Eschaton knife. That one never failed me and I even offered people $100 as a reward if they could find it. With this new one I haven't spent as much customizing it and it's maybe 95% done. To me hours and hours to refinish and anodize it the way I want though. Only parts I'm really missing would be a mokume bolt and a meteorite cap. Rick if you're reading this I already have your low profile handle on it, if you can help me out with the other bits I'd appreciate it!
Awesom mod! What acid was used to etch the clip?
Please do a batch of this pen collaboration for the peeps!
I've heard topo pronounced both ways. Maybe it's like how the abbreviation for ammunition is ammo instead of ammu
I could spend weeks there! Really liked this vid. Please turn this into a series! I see a lot of my own tools but he has modified stuff. I would have so many questions for Rick.
Zero Feud! Out in Mooresville! I stay near Fayetteville. Awesome video.
Looks a little different than a land topography map, maybe a sea surface topography?
Any chance of Will at Tactile Turn might do less expensive aluminum Bolt Action pens? With the new line they start at $99 titanium...
Top-O is my vote. I'm Oklahoman though. Many years stalking deer in the bush and we've always called them Top-O.
In the Military we said Top-O, I have heard people pronounce Topography both ways ie Top-ography and Toe-pograohy so either way is correct I guess 🤷♂️
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This was a great vid champion. More would be awesome. 👍🏻
Really cool seeing the process.
That’s awesome. Definitely do more of these.
I love to play with spinner toys. I have a few but none like them. The ones I have are 3 sided and very light and glow in the dark.
I think it is based on where you are from in the US. I'm a surveyor in CA and we often do topographical surveys or topos for short and every surveyor and engineer I know pronounces it toe-poe-graf-i-cal and toe-poes; however, topography is pronounced top-ah-gra-fi
This was the BEST DAMN EPISODE !!!!
Looks freaking sick.
Great video awesome product and even better collab
Top-O as in Topographical is correct.
U skate ???? ....Dude ....edc at the skate park ....com on lets go !!!!
You need to try Topo Chico! Goes great with whiskey.
Tea Oh Pea Oh, dope vid pen looks great and Rick and ZeroFued rock!
HELLS YEA! DO MORE OF THIS MAN!!
Better than your normal format
I've wanted a ZF Compass since day one. didn't realize it was so long ago. Master craftsman at what he does and prices reflect this. sadly I have a champagne taste and live on a beer budget.
The pen looks dope af now!
Do you know if the TT bolt action pens have their bolts loctited or do i have to loctite them myself when it comes loose?
So solid - would love to see more of this and other mods
tactile turn bolt action pen or tiscribe-bolt pen?
when you use the torch did it just turn out to those vibrant colors?
Yo that synthwave slaps! Who’s the artist?
In the surveying and mapping world, at least here in Texas, it is pronounced "Toe-Puh-graphical map"
I'm in Topology right now actually for a summer class, its said both ways like in TOP-ohological(topological) vs how "Topology" just kinda rolls off the tongue lol
You could call it the survey. Like a topographical survey and then no one will argue about the pronunciation.
I liked the torched look
We are still looking for more of this. I also need this pen.
I fidget with my kershaw launch 10 and bolt action turn tile pen 🤔😜
When are more going pry bars gonna drop?!?! I want one!
Some of the best content to date!
Will you be selling the tactile turn on carry commission?
I literally click on this video and get an ad for a flamethrower for farmers. 🤣
Nailed it! lol
Kitchen knives, for me.
Absolutely love this. Huge huge huge inspiration to me. This is what I want to do!!
More of this! I watch makers on UA-cam and a lot of people would watch these videos
i feel like i'm listening to the Stranger Things soundtrack while watching seriously cool custom work!
“Topo” for sure is how you say it...
Cool 😎 I enjoy watching craftsman work just wish I had that talent 👍🏻
What is that green bath you are putting the clip into?
Love It - Keep it coming
I pronounce it TOP-OH
Its actually "toepoe" years of dealing with geologist and surveyors and I have never heard "topoh" from a single educated person that deals with topography.
Man I'm super jealous of Rick's shop.
Unlike fidget spinners, I carry begleri. I would totally buy begleri beads from ZF if he made em! He does such a fantastic job!! If ya don't know about em, look up Aroundsquare's videos!!
I have two Aroundsquare Begleris. 😉
Lools like you dropped the Ti in the dirt! But nice dirt color it is!
you were right originally
Bagged one of the 20, can’t wait! Thanks folks!
Already shipped. ;-)
Already impressed! 👊🏻
Also received my TPT slide today.
Next up: RovyVon Aurora A7.
Now to find something nice to organize all this... 😅
Very cool gotta do more stuff like this!
Depends if you're more familiar with Spanish or English. Spanish would be toe-poe. English is taw-poe
I would never use a pen like that for an EDC. My pens always seem to grow legs & walk away. One thing I don't understand. Why have a fancy modified utility blade? I put those things through hell & replace them often. Yeah, they look cool, but I need function not form.
Freaking awesome, please do more vids like this!!!!!!!
It’s top-o and I dig the shop stuff!
Whats the opening music called ? Sounds so 80's
Great video. Put me down for the first pen you make for sale!
Very entertaining. Rick is great!
Very cool pen. I want his shop.
It’s Top-oh. This isn’t a debate.
Holy cow, I didn't know ZF was so close to me. That's cool!
Total geeked out on this video
EDC: how it's made...
Top-o. Like the map. Wouldn't ever call it a toe-po. That just sounds funny.
My $0.02 on the pronunciation: since you're pronouncing an abbreviated version of topography it should keep the vowel sounds and be pronounced "tah-poe"; if you were shortening the Greek root topos, then the long first O would be appropriate. An example of this is the mathematical term logarithm which is shortened to "log" which is pronounced like what you add to a campfire despite the Greek root being logos. Of course, I could be wrong and I'm happy to open a discussion about my complete lack of linguistic education and relatively small IQ.