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DexyStorm: moving everything over to Pivot System

2025-06-28T21:40:00Z

moving everything over to Pivot System

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	~~A bushing is a small cilynder, usually made out of some form of steel. For balisongs, some form of stainless steel is the standard.~~

	~~==Bushing systems==~~

	~~Bushings for balisongs usually come in one of two types: "traditional" bushing system, or "floating" bushing system.~~

	~~===Traditional===~~

	~~The traditional bushing system is by far the most popular pivot system. So much so that people often refer to traditional bushing system, as just "bushing".<br>~~
	In a traditional bushing system, the bushing goes inside the [[blade]] and gets sandwiched by two [[washer\|washers]] on each side. It is generally agreed that the Traditional bushing system is the superior one.

	~~===Floating===~~



	~~==Sizes ==~~

	~~Bushings have 3 measurements: [[Outer_Diameter\|outer diameter]], [[Inner_Diameter\|inner diameter]], and [[Height\|height]].~~

	~~===Inner Diameter===~~
	~~Often abbreviated to ID.<br>~~
	~~The ID of most bushings will usually be the same, around 4.7mm-4.9mm (0.188in)~~

	~~===Outer Diameter===~~
	~~Often abbreviated to OD.<br>~~
	~~Unfortunately there is no standard for bushing sizes. Some balisongs may use the same bushing size, but this is not guaranteed. For example:<br>~~
	~~[[Bladerunners_Systems\|Bladerunners Systems]] uses 6.35mm-6.36mm for their [[Bladerunners_Systems_Replicant\|Replicant]]<br>~~
	~~[[Nabalis]] uses 6.985mm for their [[Nabalis_Vulp\|Vulp]]<br>~~
	~~[[Baliplus]] uses 7.052mm for their [[Baliplus_Titanium_Barebones\|Titanium Barebones]] clone.<br>~~
	~~[[Squid_Industries\|Squid Industries]] uses 6.326 for their [[Squid_Industries_Nautilus\|Nautilus]]<br>~~
	~~To see a list of which balisongs use which type of bushing, check out the [[Balisong_list\|balisong list]].<br>~~

	While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.985 vs 7.052), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.985 inside a blade that needs 7.052) but that will introduce problems. Please read [[Tune#Handles_move_up_and_down]]

	~~===Height===~~

	~~The last axis of the bushing is the height. It is the only flat part of the bushing. There is no real standard in bushing height since every [[blade]] will have a different thickness.~~

	~~==Tuning==~~

	~~For an explanation on what tuning is and how it impacts the performance of a balisong, please read the [[Tune\|tune]] article.~~

	~~===Tuning traditional bushings===~~

	In order to have a decent tune, you need to sand the [[#3.3 Height\|flat part of the bushing]] so that it is only slightly higher than the blade. If your bushing is 0.025mm (0.001in) shorter than your [[blade]], you have an undersized bushing and your balisong will most likely [[bind]]. You must also be careful to not sand your bushing at an angle because this will make your balisong bind, but only in specific handle positions. Some community members tend to call uneven bushings "lopsided". To counteract uneven bushings, makers have created tools to help mitigate this problem. [[Nabalis]] has created the [[Bushing_Buddy\|Bushing Buddy]] and [[Knife_Dogs\|Knife Dogs]] have created the [[Pivot_Lap\|Pivot Lap]].

	~~===Tuning floating bushings===~~



	~~==Conversion==~~

	~~It is possible to convert different types of bushing systems.~~

	~~===Floating -> Traditional===~~

	~~A floating bushing system can be converted to a traditional bushing system.~~
	Currently the instructions are missing on how to do this, but a [[Community_Members\|community member]] called [https://www.youtube.com/@taktyc/videos Taktyc] has created a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J08_tFzMsrM video] in which he announced that he will make a tutorial about this.

DexyStorm: fixed Outer Diameter of the bushing section

2025-06-28T21:30:44Z

fixed Outer Diameter of the bushing section

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	===Traditional===		===Traditional===

			The traditional bushing system is by far the most popular pivot system. So much so that people often refer to traditional bushing system, as just "bushing".<br>
	In a traditional bushing system, the bushing goes inside the [[blade]] and gets sandwiched by two [[washer\|washers]] on each side. It is generally agreed that the Traditional bushing system is the superior one.		In a traditional bushing system, the bushing goes inside the [[blade]] and gets sandwiched by two [[washer\|washers]] on each side. It is generally agreed that the Traditional bushing system is the superior one.

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	===Outer Diameter===		===Outer Diameter===
	Often abbreviated to OD.<br>		Often abbreviated to OD.<br>
	~~There are 4 different outer diameter~~ bushing sizes~~:<br>~~		Unfortunately there is no standard for bushing sizes. Some balisongs may use the same bushing size, but this is not guaranteed. For example:<br>
	6.~~29mm-6~~.~~3mm~~<br>		[[Bladerunners_Systems\|Bladerunners Systems]] uses 6.35mm-6.36mm for their [[Bladerunners_Systems_Replicant\|Replicant]]<br>
	6.35mm-6.36mm<br>		[[Nabalis]] uses 6.985mm for their [[Nabalis_Vulp\|Vulp]]<br>
	6.~~9mm-7.0mm~~<br>		[[Baliplus]] uses 7.052mm for their [[Baliplus_Titanium_Barebones\|Titanium Barebones]] clone.<br>
	7.~~0mm-7~~.~~1mm~~<br>		[[Squid_Industries\|Squid Industries]] uses 6.326 for their [[Squid_Industries_Nautilus\|Nautilus]]<br>
	~~(Yes there is a difference between~~ 6.~~9-7.0 and 7.0-7.1 bushings)~~<br>
	To see a list of which balisongs use which type of bushing, check out the [[Balisong_list\|balisong list]].<br>		To see a list of which balisongs use which type of bushing, check out the [[Balisong_list\|balisong list]].<br>

	While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.~~9-7.0~~ vs 7.~~0-7.1~~), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.~~9-7.0~~ inside a blade that needs 7.~~0-7.1~~) but ~~the handle~~ will ~~"click" back and forth while flipping. In other words: the handles goes "forwards and backwards", not left to right as if it had an oversized bushing~~.		While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.985 vs 7.052), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.985 inside a blade that needs 7.052) but that will introduce problems. Please read [[Tune#Handles_move_up_and_down]]

	===Height===		===Height===

DexyStorm: removed heading counter cuz i've managed to enable auto heading counting

2025-06-28T20:43:30Z

removed heading counter cuz i've managed to enable auto heading counting

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	A bushing is a small cilynder, usually made out of some form of steel. For balisongs, some form of stainless steel is the standard.		A bushing is a small cilynder, usually made out of some form of steel. For balisongs, some form of stainless steel is the standard.

	==1 Bushing systems==		==Bushing systems==

	Bushings for balisongs usually come in one of two types: "traditional" bushing system, or "floating" bushing system.		Bushings for balisongs usually come in one of two types: "traditional" bushing system, or "floating" bushing system.

	===~~1.1~~ Traditional===		===Traditional===

	In a traditional bushing system, the bushing goes inside the [[blade]] and gets sandwiched by two [[washer\|washers]] on each side. It is generally agreed that the Traditional bushing system is the superior one.		In a traditional bushing system, the bushing goes inside the [[blade]] and gets sandwiched by two [[washer\|washers]] on each side. It is generally agreed that the Traditional bushing system is the superior one.

	===~~1.2~~ Floating===		===Floating===



	==2 Sizes ==		==Sizes ==

	Bushings have 3 measurements: [[~~#2.2 Outer Diameter~~\|outer diameter]], [[~~#2.2 Outer Diameter~~\|inner diameter]], and [[~~#3.3~~ Height\|height]].		Bushings have 3 measurements: [[Outer_Diameter\|outer diameter]], [[Inner_Diameter\|inner diameter]], and [[Height\|height]].

	===~~2.1~~ Inner Diameter===		===Inner Diameter===
	Often abbreviated to ID.<br>		Often abbreviated to ID.<br>
	The ID of most bushings will usually be the same, around 4.7mm-4.9mm (0.188in)		The ID of most bushings will usually be the same, around 4.7mm-4.9mm (0.188in)

	===~~2.2~~ Outer Diameter===		===Outer Diameter===
	Often abbreviated to OD.<br>		Often abbreviated to OD.<br>
	There are 4 different outer diameter bushing sizes:<br>		There are 4 different outer diameter bushing sizes:<br>
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	While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.9-7.0 vs 7.0-7.1), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.9-7.0 inside a blade that needs 7.0-7.1) but the handle will "click" back and forth while flipping. In other words: the handles goes "forwards and backwards", not left to right as if it had an oversized bushing.		While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.9-7.0 vs 7.0-7.1), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.9-7.0 inside a blade that needs 7.0-7.1) but the handle will "click" back and forth while flipping. In other words: the handles goes "forwards and backwards", not left to right as if it had an oversized bushing.

	===~~3.3~~ Height===		===Height===

	The last axis of the bushing is the height. It is the only flat part of the bushing. There is no real standard in bushing height since every [[blade]] will have a different thickness.		The last axis of the bushing is the height. It is the only flat part of the bushing. There is no real standard in bushing height since every [[blade]] will have a different thickness.

	==4 Tuning==		==Tuning==

	For an explanation on what tuning is and how it impacts the performance of a balisong, please read the [[Tune\|tune]] article.		For an explanation on what tuning is and how it impacts the performance of a balisong, please read the [[Tune\|tune]] article.

	===~~4.1~~ Tuning traditional bushings===		===Tuning traditional bushings===

	In order to have a decent tune, you need to sand the [[#3.3 Height\|flat part of the bushing]] so that it is only slightly higher than the blade. If your bushing is 0.025mm (0.001in) shorter than your [[blade]], you have an undersized bushing and your balisong will most likely [[bind]]. You must also be careful to not sand your bushing at an angle because this will make your balisong bind, but only in specific handle positions. Some community members tend to call uneven bushings "lopsided". To counteract uneven bushings, makers have created tools to help mitigate this problem. [[Nabalis]] has created the [[Bushing_Buddy\|Bushing Buddy]] and [[Knife_Dogs\|Knife Dogs]] have created the [[Pivot_Lap\|Pivot Lap]].		In order to have a decent tune, you need to sand the [[#3.3 Height\|flat part of the bushing]] so that it is only slightly higher than the blade. If your bushing is 0.025mm (0.001in) shorter than your [[blade]], you have an undersized bushing and your balisong will most likely [[bind]]. You must also be careful to not sand your bushing at an angle because this will make your balisong bind, but only in specific handle positions. Some community members tend to call uneven bushings "lopsided". To counteract uneven bushings, makers have created tools to help mitigate this problem. [[Nabalis]] has created the [[Bushing_Buddy\|Bushing Buddy]] and [[Knife_Dogs\|Knife Dogs]] have created the [[Pivot_Lap\|Pivot Lap]].

	===~~4.2~~ Tuning floating bushings===		===Tuning floating bushings===



	==5 Conversion==		==Conversion==

	It is possible to convert different types of bushing systems.		It is possible to convert different types of bushing systems.

	==~~5.1~~ Floating -> Traditional==		===Floating -> Traditional===

	A floating bushing system can be converted to a traditional bushing system.		A floating bushing system can be converted to a traditional bushing system.
	Currently the instructions are missing on how to do this, but a [[Community_Members\|community member]] called [https://www.youtube.com/@taktyc/videos Taktyc] has created a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J08_tFzMsrM video] in which he announced that he will make a tutorial about this.		Currently the instructions are missing on how to do this, but a [[Community_Members\|community member]] called [https://www.youtube.com/@taktyc/videos Taktyc] has created a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J08_tFzMsrM video] in which he announced that he will make a tutorial about this.

DexyStorm: changed "parts list" to "balisong list" cuz the bali list will also include parts and thats probably a better name for a list like that

2025-06-21T14:25:27Z

changed "parts list" to "balisong list" cuz the bali list will also include parts and thats probably a better name for a list like that

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	7.0mm-7.1mm<br>		7.0mm-7.1mm<br>
	(Yes there is a difference between 6.9-7.0 and 7.0-7.1 bushings)<br>		(Yes there is a difference between 6.9-7.0 and 7.0-7.1 bushings)<br>
	~~For~~ a list of ~~what balisong uses what~~ bushing, check out the [[~~Parts_List~~\|~~parts~~ list]].<br>		To see a list of which balisongs use which type of bushing, check out the [[Balisong_list\|balisong list]].<br>

	While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.9-7.0 vs 7.0-7.1), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.9-7.0 inside a blade that needs 7.0-7.1) but the handle will "click" back and forth while flipping. In other words: the handles goes "forwards and backwards", not left to right as if it had an oversized bushing.		While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.9-7.0 vs 7.0-7.1), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.9-7.0 inside a blade that needs 7.0-7.1) but the handle will "click" back and forth while flipping. In other words: the handles goes "forwards and backwards", not left to right as if it had an oversized bushing.

DexyStorm: first proper edit

2025-06-20T18:12:58Z

first proper edit

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A bushing is a small cilynder, usually made out of some form of steel. For balisongs, some form of stainless steel is the standard.

==1 Bushing systems==

Bushings for balisongs usually come in one of two types: "traditional" bushing system, or "floating" bushing system.

===1.1 Traditional===

In a traditional bushing system, the bushing goes inside the [[blade]] and gets sandwiched by two [[washer|washers]] on each side. It is generally agreed that the Traditional bushing system is the superior one.

===1.2 Floating===

==2 Sizes ==

Bushings have 3 measurements: [[#2.2 Outer Diameter|outer diameter]], [[#2.2 Outer Diameter|inner diameter]], and [[#3.3 Height|height]].

===2.1 Inner Diameter===
Often abbreviated to ID. 
The ID of most bushings will usually be the same, around 4.7mm-4.9mm (0.188in)

===2.2 Outer Diameter===
Often abbreviated to OD. 
There are 4 different outer diameter bushing sizes: 
6.29mm-6.3mm 
6.35mm-6.36mm 
6.9mm-7.0mm 
7.0mm-7.1mm 
(Yes there is a difference between 6.9-7.0 and 7.0-7.1 bushings) 
For a list of what balisong uses what bushing, check out the [[Parts_List|parts list]]. 

While some of those differences may looks small (for example: 6.9-7.0 vs 7.0-7.1), they can still dictate whether a bushing might or might not fit inside the bushing hole of a [[blade]]. You can use a small bushing for a larger bushing hole (for example 6.9-7.0 inside a blade that needs 7.0-7.1) but the handle will "click" back and forth while flipping. In other words: the handles goes "forwards and backwards", not left to right as if it had an oversized bushing.

===3.3 Height===

The last axis of the bushing is the height. It is the only flat part of the bushing. There is no real standard in bushing height since every [[blade]] will have a different thickness.

==4 Tuning==

For an explanation on what tuning is and how it impacts the performance of a balisong, please read the [[Tune|tune]] article.

===4.1 Tuning traditional bushings===

In order to have a decent tune, you need to sand the [[#3.3 Height|flat part of the bushing]] so that it is only slightly higher than the blade. If your bushing is 0.025mm (0.001in) shorter than your [[blade]], you have an undersized bushing and your balisong will most likely [[bind]]. You must also be careful to not sand your bushing at an angle because this will make your balisong bind, but only in specific handle positions. Some community members tend to call uneven bushings "lopsided". To counteract uneven bushings, makers have created tools to help mitigate this problem. [[Nabalis]] has created the [[Bushing_Buddy|Bushing Buddy]] and [[Knife_Dogs|Knife Dogs]] have created the [[Pivot_Lap|Pivot Lap]].

===4.2 Tuning floating bushings===

==5 Conversion==

It is possible to convert different types of bushing systems.

==5.1 Floating -> Traditional==

A floating bushing system can be converted to a traditional bushing system.
Currently the instructions are missing on how to do this, but a [[Community_Members|community member]] called [https://www.youtube.com/@taktyc/videos Taktyc] has created a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J08_tFzMsrM video] in which he announced that he will make a tutorial about this.